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- Small Home Theater Packages
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (11/14/2008)
- Movie 80 CX and Movie 120 MX small home theater packages add new high-gloss black or silver finishes to the Movie family. Each of the systems combines four small satellite speakers with a matching horizontal center-channel speaker and powerful active subwoofer for full 5.1-channel surround sound reproduction. Movie 120 MX satellite speakers come in a more conventional vertical arrangement rather than a coaxial one. 612-706-9250.
- The Kaleidescape System
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (11/14/2008)
- The Kaleidescape system simplifies the way users collect, manage, and enjoy movies and music, the manufacturer says. Once the user's personal entertainment collection is stored on the system's servers, no DVDs or CDs are needed. The system uses high-speed networking to deliver movies and music throughout a home. The 1080p player and mini player (in a more compact package) deliver high-definition video. 650-625-6100.
- Lifestyle Built-INvisible Home Entertainment Systems
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (11/14/2008)
- Lifestyle Built-INvisible home entertainment systems provide homeowners with a simple audio solution that seamlessly integrates into a living space, the manufacturer says. Installed during new construction, the speaker wiring, amplifiers, and large components can be completely hidden in walls, ceilings, or floors, eliminating clutter. Homeowners can select from several systems to fit their needs, including a home theater and music system for a main room. 508-879-7330.
- Sonically Matched Two-, Three-, and Four-Way Speakers
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (11/14/2008)
- The manufacturer offers 26 versions of sonically matched two-, three-, and four-way speakers with subwoofers for freestanding, in-wall, on-wall, side-wall, in-ceiling, and corner-mount applications, including the ID1 four-way tower speaker with separable subwoofer (pictured). The speakers are hand-tuned to exact specifications and use S4X technology for improved music sound and crisp and clear speech even in the midst of music and special effects. 866-663-9770.
- Multimedia Wall Plate
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (11/14/2008)
- The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) two-port coupler, Component Video/Digital Audio (CVDA) strap, and cable access strap (pictured) simplify high-definition flat-panel video display and home theater installations by providing clean solutions to video installations, replacing the cluttered, unfinished look of multiple or large connectors and hanging cables, the manufacturer says. The cable access strap features a pair of brushes to hide an opening in the wall, allowing multiple cables to be brought through. 800-321-2343.
- Whole-House Entertainment Rack Systems
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (11/14/2008)
- Pre-integrated, pre-racked, and pre-wired, the NHS-A30C and NHS-70C rack systems deliver whole-house, high-definition entertainment and control over movies, music, lighting, temperature, and security systems. The NHS-70C system (pictured) incorporates 7.1-channel surround sound, high-definition home theater for the living room, plus distribution of six zones of HD video. It adds a 400-disc DVD/CD changer with a disc management system and a 160GB music server. 877-619-7669.
- Family Rooms Turn into Media Meccas as Technology Takes Over
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (11/12/2008)
- When builder Paul Lichter invites potential clients to visit projects, showing off home theater features has become as important to the tour as kitchens and master baths.
- Climate Control Zoning System
- (10/16/2008)
- The Climate Control Zoning System uses wireless technology to bring radiant control to each room in a home. Users can see temperatures and room setting and set schedules from one location. 800.321.4739.
- Study Estimates Average Life of Home Components
- Daily Herald; Arlington Heights, Ill. (7/18/2008)
- How long will your roof last? Knowing the life expectancy of your homes building components canhelp you determine how to deal with the inevitable.The National Association of Home Builders together with Bank ofAmerica Home Equity recently created a "Life Expectancy of HomeComponents" study that outlines the longevity of housing components.What follows are some of the reports findings and tips for prolongingall your homes parts.
- Heat-Recovery Ventilator
- Journal of Light Construction (6/1/2008)
- Heat-recovery ventilators are great for improving indoor air quality in tight homes. Energy wonks appreciate Stirling Technology's UltimateAir RecoupAerator's outstanding efficiency (95 percent). The unit features an ECM motor with permanently lubricated bearings, an insulated cabinet, and a five-year warranty. Options include a HEPA filter, a dehumidistat, CO2 controllers, and several timers. List prices start at $1,900. 800/535-3448
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