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Home Decoration
In the space of just a few years, audio, video and
home entertainment systems have advanced to such an extent that
they are opening up new worlds for some of us and rapidly becoming
unrecognisable to others. DVD, MiniDisc, Digital Television, wide
screen viewing, plasma screens, flat screens, surround sound systems,
A/V control systems, they are all products of an on-going revolution.
Developments are taking place at an ever-increasing rate, so there
are more goodies out there to spoil yourself with than ever before.
In order to get the most from all this new gadgetry, it is important
to find reliable professionals who can inform you in a clear and
concise way and help you choose the system that is best for your
home, your requirements-and your budget.
New technologies have taken audio-visual equipment
through the roof in terms of quality, range, possibilities and price,
so if you have the money, you can create an entire entertainment
centre of your own. From sleek and sexy television screens that
hang on the living room wall to entire home cinema systems, the
21st century is coming to your home, and in few places outside the
USA are they as popular as here on the Costa del Sol. The local
television, satellite and hi-fi specialists work only with the best
international suppliers and have built up a high degree of professionalism
and expertise in the field.
What do you need?
For a proper home cinema system-that is, a TV system that also provides
surround sound effects for the viewer-you can start at as little
as 2,500 euros for an entry level system that you would put in a
living room or bedroom, and go all the way to several hundred thousand
euros for top-of-the-range equipment that is fitted in made-to-design
home cinema rooms, complete with sound-proofing. Although the quality
and effects therefore vary enormously, most home cinema systems
are made up of a combination of audio and visual equipment, such
as a television (wide screen, plasma screen or projector with sheet
screen), a DVD player (possibly in conjunction with a CD player),
an audio decoder, a 5-in-1 speaker system (front left & right,
front centre, rear left & right and sub-woofer), an amplifier
and a radio tuner.
What do you get?
Nowadays, audio and video equipment are integrated to produce a
complete sound-and-vision experience that seems to envelope one.
Together with hugely improved resolution and sound quality, this
makes the movie experience that much more realistic and impressive-like
being in a cinema. Anyone who doubts the awesome sound of a really
good installation and the powerful effect it has on you, should
visit a showroom for a demonstration, but the main lesson to be
learned from this is to stick with quality, even at the expense
of specifications. Before you set out to buy any equipment, there
are 2 things that you have to bear in mind: 1) How much money have
you got to spend on the entire system, and 2) Given your budget,
which is the best option for you.
As a rule, there are three levels to choose from:
- Entry Level: A (relatively) low cost system of
this kind is often referred to as 'Cinema in a Box' and would
normally comprise of a DVD and Dolby digital receiver in one with
5 speakers plus a sub-woofer. The 5 speakers are required as follows:
centre for voice, front left and right for stereo, rear left and
right for surround-sound effects and a sub-woofer for the base
rumble. A system like this would be accompanied by a good flat
screen or wide screen television which, like the audio equipment,
would belong to main brands such as Sony or Philips.
- Sexy Sound: The next level will take you into
the realm of Bose, Denon, Linn, Nakamuchi and Bang & Olufsen.
The more specialised equipment would include a separate amplifier,
Dolby digital decoder and speaker system that upgrades capability
and quality. Sleek and sexy, these chrome beauties add to the
attractiveness of any room, so it is not surprising to find that
they are often coupled with plasma screens, mounted on the wall.
A budget of between €15,000 and €45,000 will buy you
not only excellence of sound and vision, but also designer gadgets
that are a delight to behold.
- The Big League: This category outgrows the 'normal'
applications of a television or audio system; its state-of-the-art
equipment replicates the complete sound and vision experience
of a cinema within your own home. It does have to be accommodated
in a dedicated room, with proper acoustics, sound insulation and
wiring, so special attention has to be paid to the carpets, the
walls, the plugs etc. The companies who supply this kind of equipment
will provide a complete service that starts with consultation
and ends with a fully-integrated-and customised-home cinema system.
Price? Let's say it starts cautiously at €50,000 and after
that, the sky is the limit…
Audio and video have really come far together,
but the integration of technologies doesn't stop here. As a
new generation of software
is at the basis of this entire technological revolution, a single
A/V touch panel, linked to a central home computer, will allow
you
to operate and preset your home's security system, closed circuit
cameras, sprinklers, intercom TV and radio channels, outdoor
lighting
and even the coffee maker or oven. The 21st century is here and
it has brought us the Home Entertainment System.
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 DHS Vision
Specialists in televisions, satellite services and all aspects of home entertainment systems.
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Digital Future Audio Visual
Audio Visual Systems. Agents for Sony, Philips, Pioneer. BBC and ITV Satellite Systems. Marbella based. |
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N A Home Decor
Furnishing Packages with Appeal! Affordability, Durability
and "WOW" factor, without Compromising on the Quality! |
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