At AV Design Consultants, we’re proud to bring customized home theater installations to our clients in Rogers, AR, and beyond. Our team of highly-trained technicians and designers knows what it takes to design, calibrate, and support stunning audio and video experiences in our clients’ homes.
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Before we go into the nuts and bolts about room acoustics, first, we have to explain why it matters so much. Yea, room acoustics give you better sound, but what does that mean?
With a well-thought-out speaker setup and good acoustics, you'll be able to immerse yourself more into the content. So, if you're watching an intense film, the sound will have you feeling like you're a part of the experience. If you don't have good acoustics that balances the direct to reflected sound, you'll miss out on hearing clear and well-articulated sound in the way the creators intended you to hear it.
Reflections are the first things your professional custom integrators will consider. Minimizing reflections is essential because they can cause sound waves to bounce off surfaces and create an echo. If the reflection separates from the sound signal by a single second, that's enough to cause a reverberation or an echo.
And because sound covers a large spectrum, from the tinkling of glass to the rumble of an explosion with human voices in the middle, finding all the reflections is a tough job — especially if you're dealing with a smaller room. But a professional installer knows how to keep the room dimensions and reflections into account and strategically use acoustic paneling to minimize the reflections.
Sound absorption is another crucial element of room acoustics. Absorption and diffusive materials regulate how much sound penetrates through the walls and ceilings and help control the noise.
It's been a weird year for live music.
We know it's been a tough year for music fans, and all the music fans here at AV Design Consultants can certainly relate. After all, it’s why we do this for a living. While some places have experimented with different concert experiences -- or even drive-through concerts -- there still hasn't been a replacement for going out and listening and enjoying live music around town.
So, to help spread some much-needed musical merriment, we've gone through and searched for concert streams that you can enjoy right from the comfort of your home. That's right -- all you need to do is turn your hi-fi speakers and entertainment center on and you'll be able to sit back and enjoy a front-row seat to concerts from around the world. We've got a little something for everybody here, so take a second to enjoy the silver lining of 2020: Great music delivered right to your home.
One essential advantage of voice control is convenience. You can voice-manage any feature of your home automation system with only one accessory when using voice control.
Imagine arriving home in the dark after just returning from the grocery store with your hands full. But with voice commands, you can easily switch on the lights without having to juggle what you have in your hands!. And if you have a smart fridge, you can verbally create a note if you run out of milk and set up a notification reminder.
Voice control can especially help those who are elderly or disabled and have limited mobility as they can easily control any system that is hooked up to the home automation controller via their voice.
Another benefit of voice control is how much it’ll improve your home’s security system and effectiveness. A voice control system can integrate with your surveillance cameras, alarm system, smart locks, and motion sensors, allowing you to keep a close eye on what's occurring on and around your property and effortlessly adjust what you need.
When your home is voice-connected, you can have excellent control over the little things like your energy use. Being able to manage your home's lights and temperature with your voice is not only handy, but it can also conserve energy and save household expenses. This will also make it simple for you to stay informed about the general climate in your house and make adjustments.
