The Fatal Error of Placing TV above Fireplaces Modern homes love a dramatic feature wall. Too often, that “feature” becomes a fireplace with a TV or projection screen crammed above it. On Instagram and Architectural magazines it looks neat; in pra... 25 Sep 2025 0 273
How Lighting Design Affects Acoustic Perception and Vice Versa Introduction When designing a luxury home cinema, lighting and acoustics are often treated as separate disciplines—one for the eyes, one for the ears. But science tells us they are deeply interconnect... 25 Sep 2025 0 88
Soundproof vs. Sound Good: Why Modern Homes Need Both Isolation and Acoustic Treatment Modern architecture loves open floor plans, statement windows and raw concrete. While visually stunning, these elements raise two distinct—but often confused—sound challenges: Sound Isolation (“sound-... 1 Aug 2025 0 469
Be First to Hear & See: Our Immersive Cinema Suite at StereoNET Hi-Fi Show 2025 When the doors open at StereoNET Hi-Fi & Home Entertainment Show (Pullman Hotel, Albert Park — 29-31 August 2025 ), BMC Audio Visual and National AV Solutions will unveil a purpose-built cinema room t... 1 Aug 2025 0 447
Glass, Concrete, Echo: The Acoustic Cost of Minimalist Design Minimalist architecture loves unbroken sheets of glass, polished concrete floors and lofty, open interiors. Photographs look stunning; daily life often sounds terrible . Conversations blur, dining roo... 1 Aug 2025 0 484
Beyond Movies: Transforming Your Home Theatre into a Multi‑Sensory Calm Room Why a Cinema Makes a Brilliant Sensory Space A dedicated theatre already gives you what a sensory room craves: controllable light, sound isolation, comfy seating and one central interface. With a few ... 23 Jul 2025 0 494
Return on Investment: Do Buyers in Melbourne’s Eastern Suburb Value a Cinema Room More Than a Swimming Pool? In the prestige property market of Melbourne’s inner east, the details make the difference. A marble kitchen bench is expected. So is zoned heating, ducted air, and an oversized garage. But when it co... 13 Jul 2025 0 788
BMC Audio Visual: Melbourne’s JBL Synthesis-Certified Dealer When a private theatre disappears into elegant architecture yet still delivers chest-thumping explosions and pin-sharp dialogue, odds are there’s serious engineering hiding behind the velvet. That cal... 7 Jul 2025 0 469
madVR Envy Core Explained: Why a Video Processor Belongs in Every Modern Home-Cinema Rack 1. What Is a Video Processor, Anyway? Your disc player, streaming box, or Kaleidescape movie player sends a video signal; your TV or projector shows it. In between, dozens of things can go wrong: HDR ... 24 Jun 2025 0 543
The Hidden Cost of Convenience: Why Streaming Services Short-Change Your Eyes and Ears From Netflix and Disney+ to Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV+, video-on-demand platforms have revolutionised how we watch. No discs, no queues, instant access—what’s not to love? Yet beneath that conve... 20 May 2025 0 507
Kaleidescape vs. Blu-ray: Which Delivers the Better Movie-Night Experience? You’ve just invested in a great TV or projector and want movies that truly show what it can do. Until recently, the gold standard was the humble Blu-ray Disc —but premium collectors now rave about Kal... 20 May 2025 0 1592
Kaleidescape Strato E Launched: Entry-Level Price, 4K Reference-Level Picture Kaleidescape has just unveiled the Strato E , a compact 4 K movie player aimed at homeowners, yacht owners and boutique venues who want the company’s famed bit-perfect video and lossless sound without... 20 May 2025 0 683