Technology
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Acoustic treatments
Acoustic designs fall into two areas – soundproofing and room acoustics – and unfortunately clients usually confuse the two. What acoustic treatments add to a room is ... -
Understanding the audio requirements of your room
The room is the biggest influence on any AV installation. You need to understand the space before worrying about what fills it. -
Electronic furniture
A new range of ‘electronic furniture’ is blurring the line between comfort and functionality by making your coffee table a DVD player. -
Acoustic treatments from Auralex
A US acoustic treatment specialist has turned its product-base into art. -
Lighting control for your smart apartment
From an aesthetic and lifestyle perspective, lighting control allows the homeowner to present their residence in the best possible light, to create a feeling to suit ... -
Make walls interesting with Trufig
Aimed at the design-driven home, Trufig custom installation kits provide consistent colour, texture and industrial design to common wall fixtures such as light switches, electrical outlets ... -
5.1 or 7.1 surround sound systems?
Surround sound is an effective way to enrich the overall quality of sound reproduction of your audio source. It uses a range of techniques to achieve ... -
IP set-top boxes to generate more than $3 billion in market value by 2014
In line with the global phenomenon of switching over from analogue to digital TV services, set-top boxes now have a more crucial role in the home ... -
What is an AV receiver?
An audio-video receiver lies at the heart of a home theatre system. It acts similarly to an amplifier, where it streamlines the audio and video inputs ... -
DIY home automation… Leave it to the professionals
DIY projects may offer self-satisfaction, but are you saving much? The problems created by an amateur can cost plenty in the long run.