Kim Wilson

Custom Installation How-ToHome Movie Theaters
The Future of Retail?
Kim Wilson  |  Jun 01, 2011
You feel like you are walking into someone's home but this is actually a systems integrator's Experience Center. These recreations of a modern living room, dining room, bar and dedicated theater demonstrate to customers all the technologies that are possible from automated integration that is controlled by an Apple iPad to cabinets with lifts that hide your TV when not in use.
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Trekkie Theater
Kim Wilson  |  May 11, 2011
Years in the consumer electronics industry, this homeowner was able to design, build and install this incredibly detailed theater with all the latest bells and whistles. If this is the future capability of DIY theaters than his Star Trek inspired theme is certainly appropriate.
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Hidden Solutions from Revel
Kim Wilson  |  May 05, 2011
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AV Furniture Roundup
Kim Wilson  |  Apr 25, 2011
Buying furniture for your AV components and HDTV can seem like a daunting task with all the choices available and like any type of furniture there are all types of styles, designs and sizes. Here are six of our picks for AV furniture that fit a variety of styles and budgets.
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Wide Open Spaces
Kim Wilson  |  Apr 18, 2011
Coming up with a unique, never seen, theater design takes some creative genius, such as this one-off theater that is both eye-catching and surreal. The theater walls are custom printed fabric panels from photographed images of the Jersey Shore, creating the effect that the theater is in the middle of the beach.
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Streaming Device Reviews
Apple TV 2
Kim Wilson  |  Apr 14, 2011

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Price: $99

At A Glance: Rent iTunes movies and TV shows • Stream Netflix content • View pictures galleries on Flickr and MobileMe • Extends Apple ecosystem with AirPlay

Getting content from our computers to the home’s main entertainment hub is like the Holy Grail. Some manufacturers have achieved it for a high price; others have achieved it poorly for a reasonable price. In the Apple ecosystem, Apple TV has allowed simple, inexpensive iTunes integration for years. The original model required you to sync with your computer but, the latest Apple TV (ATV2)—which is less than half the size of its predecessor—only streams content. You can easily stream whatever you have on your computer in the way of movies (created or ripped), photos and music to your A/V system over a wired or wireless network.

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Audio Video News
Onkyo's Latest Networking AV Receiver
Kim Wilson  |  Apr 05, 2011
The cost of entry for all the bells and whistles of a networked AV Receiver is certainly affordable with the new Onkyo HT-RC370.
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Non-invasive TV Wall Mount
Kim Wilson  |  Mar 31, 2011
A unique mounting system that adds some extra dimension and style to your living room theater.
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Personalized Theaters
Kim Wilson  |  Mar 23, 2011
This master craftsman incorporates unique woodworking designs with the homeowner's personal tastes and decor preference for extraordinary one-of-a kind home theaters.
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High-End Flat Panel Speakers
Kim Wilson  |  Mar 15, 2011
Once you add grilles no one will suspect that you have attached high-end loudspeakers to your flat panel TV, until you turn on the sound. There is no reason to have large speakers cluttering the front of your room, when you can integrates these state-of- the-art speakers that create your entire LCR (left, center, right) array with only two speakers that are just as thin as your TV.
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