Big or small, elaborate or basic, a home theater is a collection of many moving parts. When you’re involved in a new construction project, there are even more pieces to fit into the puzzle. The room dimensions and ceiling height, the structural composition of the space, HVAC, lighting and other mechanical and electrical requirements, space allocations for equipment, and the list goes on. Sure, as the AV integrator you may not be directly involved in the physical construction of a home theater, but your input is crucial to the overall objective of the project. You might not be building risers and prosceniums, but by all means, building and maintaining a strong, solid relationship with the builder is imperative, especially on luxury projects. read more >>

Instead of being idle, integrators should outreach to clients with assuring messages, look for opportunities to help them, and brush up internal policies. read more >>

Home systems integrator Jason Voorhees recommends design firm Slayman Cinema to all his elite home theater clients. read more >>

A tech-focused home theater designer ensures that the AV equipment and the room interior work in harmony for a top-notch entertainment experience. read more >>

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45-seat private home cinema redefines residential luxury ATLANTA, GA – 8/31/2012 – Cantara of Los Angeles, CA, recently completed a massive 45-seat private cinema of such magnitude and quality that it raises the bar for private cinemas worldwide. The video system features a record-sett read more >>

Each year CEDIA recognizes the best of the best in the residential electronic systems industry. 2012 was a year of innovation, creativity, and technological advancement. Manufacturers, residential electronic systems contractors, and CEDIA volunteers were recognized for their achievements and contri read more >>