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Audio 7 awarded Installation Of The Month

We love doing what we do, but as with anything it’s great when your efforts get some official recognition. So, we were thrilled when we got an email through from Artcoustic congratulating us on winning their international award. Systems from every country where Artcoustic is present are entered with the only criteria being that Artcoustic speakers have to be present somewhere in the setup.

Dedicated Cinema Room
This was a system that we installed earlier this year to a home in Essex. A dedicated cinema room recreating the thrill of visiting a multiplex cinema, tiered cinema seating, curtains drawing back to reveal the screen, lights dimming, you name it – the client had it, right down to a popcorn machine.

CEDIA Awards
Audio 7 are also entered into several categories for the CEDIA Awards including Best Home Cinema under £40,000, Best Home Cinema £40,000 - £100,000 and the prestigious Best Home Cinema over £100,000 the prize every installer wants to add to their trophy cabinet. The results are announced in April and you can be sure we will let you know how we got on.

To see a full case study with images click on Audio 7 Case Study

Artcoustic, the world leader in modern and contemporary wall mounted high-end speaker systems, recently launched the SUPERSTAR iPod® Music Centre. This all in one high-end stereo amplified speaker system creates flawless sound reproduction and features endless design options.

Expanding the Artcoustic award winning speaker range, the SUPERSTAR incorporates state-of-the-art technology while maintaining Artcoustic’s signature clean, elegant lines. The SUPERSTAR is the embodiment of Artcoustic’s wealth of experience and know-how in speaker design and is beautifully implemented in this all in one unit. Artcoustic uses the same technologies developed for their high end speaker range applying them exclusively to an iPod® compatible system delivering detail and atmosphere that standard docking stations miss. With the sleek and elegant SUPERSTAR your music will sound amazing every time you play it, hearing every detail as the recording artist intended, combined with the ease of use of your iPod®, this system performs like no other iPod® dock. This new system establishes a new benchmark in design, technology integration and performance.

Design – Form flows with Function

Artcoustic understand that speakers should be as good looking as the interior design and furniture in a project. Speakers are often unattractive and functional but the SUPERSTAR, with its unique interchangeable screen system ensures that it will complement any interior. This gives you the freedom to choose the look of the front of the speaker, to personalise your SUPERSTAR then change it whenever you like! The SUPERSTAR is extremely powerful and dynamic, whilst maintaining clarity and accuracy, integrating beautifully both in terms of performance and the interior design of the room.

Kaleidescape join with Audio 7 to deliver movie and music storrage to homes throughout London and the South East

Audio 7 are pleased to announce that they have just become dealers covering the South East for Kaleidescape, the American based music and movie server system. With digital streaming becoming the hot topic we thought it was about time we had a robust product that could store and organise DVD’s as well as music. Kaleidescape are the leading authority on doing just that and so it made perfect sense that we join forces and become Kaleidescape dealers and installers.

The Kaleidescape System redefines home entertainment by transforming the way movies and music are enjoyed throughout the home. The Kaleidescape System combines a compelling user interface, outstanding industrial design, and services that set new standards in the consumer electronics industry.

Kaleidescape have been around for quite some time now (formed in 2001) and currently are recognised as the only legal movie server/storage device available (copyright issues make all other offerings less that legal), their popularity stemming from their commitment to build quality, and system robustness. It’s a simple concept executed close to perfection. Your DVD’s and music are all ripped and stored on a hard drive then served up on demand to your screen so you can browse them, sort them by various criteria and play them. But the great thing is, you don’t have to watch all those trailers and warnings before the film, you simply press play and the movie starts.

The interface that appears on your screen is incredibly intuitive. Cover art is displayed or you can browse through a list. Sorting by Title, Genre, Actor, Director, even playing time is easily achieved allowing you to find the movie or music you want to play, and once watching your favourite film you won’t be disappointed with the quality. The movie player is capable of 1080p resolution and BluRay capability is planned to be launched soon.

Their products start with the entry level Kaleidescape Mini System, an all in one box that takes care of up to 75 DVD’s or 825 CD’s and is expandable top 225 DVD’s or 2500 CD’s by adding more storage and offers additional zones so that music can be listened to in two other rooms while a movie is being viewed in the main room. Additional zones can be added by adding more Mini Systems. It’s a cracking product and one we couldn’t wait to get our hands on.

To see for yourself how great the Mini System is, for a limited time we are offering a two day home demonstration throughout June so you can get to grips with how easy this system is. Availability is on a first come first served basis and available to our local area only. Please call our office to discuss booking – 01306 621144

For more information on Kaleidescape visit their website www.kaleidescape.com