Considerations

To get the most from a high performance audio or video system, here are some scenarios you’ll want to consider:

"We’re planning for construction of a dedicated media room and we want to make certain it’s done correctly.”
Good thinking. Most contractors, architects and interior designers know little to nothing about building a room optimized for the enjoyment of music and movies. For example, a difference of just inches in room dimensions can be critically important for best sound reproduction.

Another area often neglected is proper ventilation. People attempt to “soundproof” a room and end up suffering from stale air and temperature extremes.

Definitive Audio can join in at any stage of the planning and installation process, but there is an advantage–when you are doing new construction or a remodel–to getting us involved early on. The configuration of your room(s) can significantly influence your choice of electronic components.

It’s always best to do things right, right from the beginning. You save time, money and maximum value and enjoyment from your investment. That’s why contacting Definitive today can make such a difference.

“My wife and I would like to watch television in our bedroom, without disturbing the kids.”
This is a very common concern. So is wanting to crank up your home theater system without bothering others in the house (or even the neighbors). This is where the techniques of effective sound isolation become important.

Here again, it’s best to call on an expert. This can be a very tricky area, and many people have been known to invest a great deal of time and money without satisfactory results. You want to minimize sound transmission without having to turn your home into a recording studio. You want isolation without having to sacrifice access to fresh air and stable temperature control.

The solutions are just a phone call away. Definitive Audio offers specialized materials and knowledge of proper installation techniques to effectively give you the privacy you desire.

“I love the way my systems sounds, but I hate how it looks.”
You are not alone. Perhaps the biggest reservation people have about adding high performance audio and video to their home is how it may have a negative impact on their décor. While ardent hobbyists may find beauty in big speakers and stacks of components (and we love these folks as well), many more would love to have the benefits of great gear, without necessarily having to look at it all the time.

Popular options to address this issue include nearly invisible flushmounted speakers and centrally-located (and mostly hidden away) audio/video system, accessed by remote control. However, inherent limitations (size, for one) often prevent flushmount (also called in-wall) speakers from achieving the same degree of performance as high quality free-standing models.

Another popular solution is to hide the speakers behind décor-friendly fabric. With the aid of our experts and using the most advanced methods, we can literally make your sound system disappear from view, replaced by what appears to be a handsome wall. (See examples.)

Many people also prefer to have their televisions screens hidden from view when not in use. No Northwest dealer is has more experience with discrete television installations than Definitive Audio. Motorized and manual mounting systems can conceal screens in the wall, ceiling–even as part of a dresser or bed, until you’re ready to enjoy it.

“I own great gear, but I’m uncertain that it’s set up to deliver maximum performance.”
Every room has a sound “character” that can affect the goal of accurate audio reproduction. Fortunately, how the room absorbs, reflects or diffuses sound, how the speakers are placed and how your seating is arranged-can all be optimized for best sound.

In fact, acoustical “tweaks” can make the difference between sound reproduction that's pretty good and sound that's fabulous. That’s why Definitive Audio offers a comprehensive array of acoustical treatment products and design services.

Call Definitive Audio, and a specialists can come to your home, discuss your individual needs and environment, and make specific recommendations. We can also use powerful computer analysis tools to precisely measure your room’s acoustics and suggest techniques and treatments that can ensure you’re getting all the performance you paid for.

 

 

 

 

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