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We Walk Through The CAVD Showroom And Explain What Makes A Home Cinema Feel Finished
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailSign up for our weekly newsletter - https://linkly.link/2gPF0You can tell a lot about an AV company by what they choose to demo and wh...
CAVD Explains Why Great AV Systems Start With People
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailSign up for our weekly newsletter - https://linkly.link/2gPF0A home cinema can be the most exciting room in the house, or the most fru...
When Installers Become Publishers - A new chapter for InsideCI
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailA home cinema business announcement turns into a full tour of what’s changing across UK AV. I’m sharing the news that I’m joinin...
Inside Meridian HQ And The Engineering Behind DSP Loudspeakers
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailA lot of home cinema builds fail for one boring reason: they start with a shopping list instead of a design. From Meridian HQ in Hunti...
Lutron's Circadian Lighting, UniFi Networks, And High-End Install Realities
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailSony is partnering with TCL for Bravia manufacturing. Panasonic is handing European TV production to Skyworth. Barco is moving to acqu...
Tech Talk News - AudioControl Hyperion Series Brings Pro-Grade Processing To Custom Home Theaters
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailAudioControl just drew a bold new map for high-end home theater, and we walk through what it means for anyone building serious cinema ...
Inside Monitor Audio's Stunning New Experience Centre
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textA great home cinema is not a shopping list. It’s a chain of decisions, from the room and the wiring plan to calibration and long-term sup...
The Steinway Lyngdorf Philosophy That Separates Good From Great
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textEver wondered why some systems make you forget specs and just feel? We sit with Steinway Lyngdorf UK’s Charlie and Simon to unpack the cr...
Most Replayed Moment: What Makes A Home Cinema
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textWhat turns a room with a big screen into a place where stories breathe and families gather? We take a clear-eyed look at what “home cinem...
Tech Talk News - Inside Panasonic’s Strategic TV Reboot With Skyworth
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textA global TV shake-up rarely feels this clear: Panasonic is partnering with Shenzhen Skyworth Display Technology to gain manufacturing scale...
Tech Talk News - Optoma’s New Laser Flagship Projector
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textBright rooms, big screens, and bold colour—our latest Tech Talk breaks down Optoma’s UHZ78LV, a triple‑laser projector aimed at peopl...
LIVE @ ISE 2026 - Inside Lithe Audio’s New Auracast and PoE Speakers
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textCeiling audio that installs faster, covers more space, and welcomes everyone—this conversation with Amit at ISE 2026 puts a spotlight on ...
LIVE @ ISE 2026 - Unleashing Immersive Sound Experiences with L-Acoustics
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textWhat if your home cinema could shift from quiet, pin‑drop dialogue to a dance‑floor moment where vocals float overhead and drums punch ...
LIVE @ ISE 2026 - Inside Sony’s Bravia BZ Key Series And Crystal LED Breakthroughs
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textCrowded floor, brighter screens, and a surprising focus on simplicity—that’s what stood out as we walked the Sony stand with Adam Dover...
LIVE @ ISE 2026 - How Plaster-In And Wood-Panel Speakers Transform A Room
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textWhat if the best-sounding speakers are the ones you never see? We head to the Amina stand with Matt to explore the Sapphire range of invisi...
LIVE @ ISE 2026 - Trinnov Altitude CI Debuts In Europe
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textWant a cleaner, smarter path to reference home cinema? We sit down with David to unpack the European debut of the Altitude CI and why a lic...
LIVE @ ISE 2026 - Sonos Amp Multi - So Many Speakers, So Little Rack Space
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textBig systems don’t have to mean big headaches. From the floor at ISE 2026, we sit down with Stephen Rhead to reveal how AMP Multi rethinks...
LIVE @ ISE 2026 - How Niko And Motiv Turn Lighting, Climate, And EVs Into One Simple System
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textA switch brand that shaped generations just showed how the smart home finally grows up. We sat down at ISE to unpack how Niko’s centur...
LIVE @ ISE 2026 - How Procella Redesigned The P8 And Unified Screen And Sound For Real Rooms
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textA twentieth anniversary should feel like forward motion, not a museum tour. We brought that energy to the floor with a reborn P8, a new ...
LIVE @ ISE 2026 - Inside Stealth Acoustics: Invisible Speakers, Marine‑Ready Stingrays, And Outdoor LED Theaters
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textSound that disappears, design that shines. We sit down with Jamie at the Stealth Acoustics stand to explore how invisible speakers, mari...
Tech Talk News: Stereo Power, Minimalist Form - Lyngdorf Audio launches new stereo soundbar
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textGreat sound doesn’t need to clutter your space. From the floor of ISE 2026 in Barcelona, we explore how a new passive stereo “soundb...
Tech Talk News: Ascendo’s 8 Pro Wedge Solves the LED Wall Audio Problem
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textLED video walls look like the future of private cinema, but they create a thorny audio problem: no space behind the image for a true cen...
Tech Talk News: Inside Artcoustic’s Spitfire Q: Line-Array Power For Private Cinemas
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textSome product launches nudge the market; this one aims to reset expectations. Artcoustic’s Spitfire Q series delivers the scale and con...
Tech Talk News - How Sony Plans To Light Up Bright Spaces With Smarter Bravia Screens
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textBig, bright, and built for real-world spaces—our latest Tech Talk breaks down Sony’s new Bravia BZP professional display lineup laun...
Tech Talk News - Sonos Amp Multi: The Ultimate Solution for Integrators
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textBig homes, open layouts, and picky acoustics ask a lot from audio systems. We dig into Sonos Amp Multi, a pro-grade multi-channel stream...
Sonos Amp Multi Unboxed - EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textA black box that cuts rack clutter, runs cooler, and scales from a cosy master suite to a sprawling estate? We sat down with Stephen to ...
How A Kitchen Partnership Turned Into The Ultimate Home Tech Experience
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textStart with a kitchen. Add music that follows you from the garden to the hallway. Tap a single button and watch the room shift from cooki...
Tech Talk News - The Projector That Says “Goodbye, Cable Spaghetti”
17 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textBig-screen magic without the big, bulky TV—our Tech Talk News update spotlights Epson’s Life Studio Grand EHLS 970, a real 4K ultra ...
Tech Talk News - Procella Immersio Debuts At ISE 2026
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textSound and screen finally meet as equals. We dive into Procella Audio’s 20th anniversary showcase at ISE 2026, where Immersio reframes ...
Inside Barco: Building Cinemas That Wow
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textStep into Barco’s headquarters in Kortrijk with us and see what separates a truly cinematic image from a bright picture on a big wall....
From Lutron Scenes To UniFi Dreams: A Festive Deep Dive Into Smart Homes And Home Cinema
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textForget the spec sheets—this festive session digs into what actually works in real homes. We start with a full Lutron RA3 commissioning...
Why We Still Love Projectors Even As Giant TVs Take Over
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe day starts with a bruise and ends with a Barco HDR jaw-drop. We catch up after two months apart, swap stories from a London to Brigh...
Co-Locating Two Industries Will Open New Doors For Integrators And Contractors
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textBig shifts rarely happen by accident; they come from bold bets that connect the dots others ignore. We sit down with All Things Media CE...
What's New at Sonos - How they Reshaped Home Audio And Why Pro Installers Still Matter
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWant TV sound that actually moves you and a music system your family can use without thinking? We sat down with Stephen Reed, Sonos’ U...
From DTS Roots To Procella 2.0: Building Cinemas That Perform
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWant a home cinema that feels visceral, vivid, and effortless at the same time? We spent two days inside Procella’s Netherlands facili...
How a 1935 radio repair shop became a modern AV powerhouse—and why service still wins
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textA 1935 radio repair shop doesn’t become a modern AV powerhouse by accident. Stuart Tickle, fourth-generation MD of AWE, sits down with...
What Happens When Cinema Specialists Join Forces?
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat happens when passionate home cinema specialists decide to join forces? The Home Cinema Alliance represents a revolutionary approach...
From RAF to Electrician to Integrator to Distributor - The rise of Moss Tech
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat happens when military-grade precision meets home automation? Andy from Moss Tech reveals his remarkable journey from Royal Air Forc...
Trinnov Interview - New Alitude Ci - Stunning new Paris HQ details revealed
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHave you ever wondered what happens when you place 22 identical speakers around a dining room in Versailles? For Trinov Audio founder Ar...
Cinema Room vs Media Room: Which One is Right for You?
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe age-old question for home entertainment enthusiasts: should you create a dedicated cinema room or a versatile media room? Stuart Bur...
The Art of Cinema Design with Darren of Cinema Luxe
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textFrom stadium tours with Grammy-winning producers to crafting the perfect acoustic environments for home cinemas, Darren of Cinema Luxe s...
Home Cinema: Your New Favourite Room
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe home cinema is no longer just a place to watch movies but has evolved into a multi-purpose sanctuary that can become your favourite ...
Creating Family Entertainment Spaces: A Deep Dive with CAVD Distribution
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat happens when audio technology experts design entertainment spaces specifically for families? This revealing conversation with Jamie...
The Journey from Automation to Dedicated Home Theaters
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textStuart Lillis takes us behind the curtain of Limitless Automation, sharing how his 25-year journey in home entertainment has shaped his ...
The Streaming vs Physical Media vs Kaleidescape Showdown
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textStuart and Simon discuss the merits of streaming services versus physical media and high-end digital platforms, such as Kaleidescape, of...
Inside the industry - An exclusive behind-the-scenes talk with Hidden Home Tech
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis is the first episode in a special series of podcasts which go behind the scenes in the Cinema and Home Technology Industry. We&apos...
What is a Home Cinema, and why doesn’t it come in just one box?
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textA true home cinema cannot be ‘bought in a box’ but is built bespoke for you by an expert, matching your needs and delivering perform...