THE ANTIQUATED HOME AUTOMATION WARS...

Lutron,Crestron,Savant..What on earth is going on????


http://www.cepro.com/article/crestron_sues_big_savant_dealer/

http://www.cepro.com/article/crestron_vs_cyber_sound_lawsuits_settled/

http://www.cepro.com/article/home_automation_vendors_crestron_and_savant_settle_multiple_lawsuits/

http://cepro.com/article/lutron_sues_crestron_three_dealers_for_patent_infringement_on_lighting_cont

http://www.johnsciacca.com/apps/blog/show/7482912-sell-our-product-or-else-

http://www.remotecentral.com/cgi-bin/mboard/rc-custom/thread.cgi?35461

http://www.remotecentral.com/cgi-bin/mboard/rc-custom/thread.cgi?19567

http://www.ecinews.eu/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=353:savant-sues-crestron-for-alleged-antitrust-violations&catid=22&Itemid=300698



Essentially for the last 6 years there have been numerous allegations,Lawsuits,Dealers apparently threatened ..and such...

Certainly,from insiders within the industry we are told that customers confidence in these brands is at an all time low..

Really?  ..Who cares..Bitwise and IPAD is the way to go..as iv`e mentioned before, no longer are locked down project (almost impossible to transfer and mind bogglingly complicated) "solutions" to situations the customers cares not for anyway necessary.

I think it`s great times for Home Automation..truly simple solutions for one`s everyday needs on an IPAD...

THE BEST INTERIOR DESIGN FOR THE TRULT DISCERNING!

Hello Folks,

There are TRUE Interior designers in the Algaqrve and there are glorified decorators that sell/place over priced furniture.

I call these folks...Inferior Designers..invariably, complete snobbery replaces any true ability coupled with a mentality that cares little for true synergy.

Rather, they exist to extract as much money as possible from the client whilst using other professionals to gain their glory..of course completely ignoring these folks contributions in testimonials.


In fact,let me tell you how traditionally some Inferior Designers have worked with Technology companies for example...the Inferior Designer has asked the technology company for an equipment list..they have then either extracted kick backs or inflated the final price of that technology to the client...the client hasn`t got the best bang for buck,rather the technology company that "plays the game"..-

Invariably these are more desperate companies who care not a jot- as anything is better than nothing....They are mediocrities as well..that exist to do the Inferior Designers bidding...This is the ONLY way they can survive because they are not competent enough to compete fairly with real professional A.V. companies like Projectiondreams..The use of such companies,has resulted in poor spaces where the technological proficiency has been neglected in favour of aesthetic..Indeed such Inferior Designers further spoil the space because of their imbalanced approach and lack of knowledge on Acoustics and Light...

I have seen numerous examples of this from mediocrities whereby the Technology company is expected to "defer" to the Interior Designer in a space they know little about.. 

Projectiondreams will not work with such people,we defer to no one..we will not "throw" equipment into a lesser designed space than we can achieve on our own..

I believe in specialization,I believe in collaboration..I don`t believe in an unequal approach where design and technology is desired...Projectiondreams have forgotten more about Cinema and Entertainment room design than all these mediocrities put together..Emanuel Gomes for example is a rarity,a TRUE Interior Designer that adds to the party,who understands that not one component should over shadow another..who believes in equality and whose views are never biased..and someone that on a whole house project would leave the Cinema or Entertainment space in it`s entirety to Projectiondreams  because he knows in those areas WE can create better than any Interior Designer..

http://www.emanuelgomes.co.uk/

Having said this,we would collaborate on fabrics and materials to ensure the look of the Cinema for example was in keeping with the rest of the house..democracy of design and total synergy to produce the best for the customer..

Projectiondreams have no hesitation in working with Emanuel -(or other quality Interior Designers) on whole house projects because he approaches whole house design like Projectiondreams approach a Cinema or Entertainment space..he puts everything into it..he wants to do great work only..and I strongly recommend.."".. 

At Projectiondreams we shall only work with the best-we shall not prostitute ourselves to mediocrities just for the sake of the dollar...we should ALL want these mediocrities and their "corrupt" ways of working gone..ASAP...by the quality of work Projectiondreams accomplish with TRUE Interior Design professionals I hope to assist this process of departure..

Nevertheless,any discerning customer who requires a recommendation towards a TRUE professional in the field of Interior design-feel free to ask me.. 


Vincent Myers M.D.

R.I.P AMX,KNX,CONTROL 4,CRESTRON..*****.VILLA OWNER REQUIRING HOME AUTOMATION.?....READ THIS...

Hello Folks,

It`s official,over priced Home Automation systems are dead in the water compared to Bitwise..!


Projectiondreams were asked to fit a total Home Automation solution for a large private villa. The brief was NO wires,NO broken plaster or disruptive building works.

The time frame was 4 weeks...

The result...?

Read this...

http://www.leviton.com/OA_HTML/SectionDisplay.jsp?section=67982&minisite=10251

Projectiondreams Bitwise specialist..Alistair Bourne,has 6 years experience of writing custom programs..some of the things that we can do ..How about your coat of arms on the front page?..A custom Image maybe..all simple for Projectiondreams..and because we don`t have to pay external programming costs etc..because it`s all in house..it`s cost effective..designed for the IPAD age ..

Bitwise is one of the range of Automation products from Leviton-a huge U.S. company that majors in complete home solutions.

LEVITON TOTAL HOME

Leviton were responsible for the HAI Controlller-the largest selling Home Automation product in U.S. history...

Future living has truly become simple..

Whether Private owner,Developer or builder,

Contact Alistair on . 917 563665  to discuss how we can take the complexity out of your Home Automation scenario and replace it with simplicity!

Best Regards,

Vincent Myers M.D.

FANTASTIC REVIEWS FOR THE YAMAHA RX-A3040

https://www.avforums.com/review/yamaha-rx-a3040-av-receiver-review.10820

http://www.whathifi.com/yamaha/rx-a3040/review

http://www.audioholics.com/av-receiver-reviews/yamaha-aventage-rx-a3040-rx-a2040

FANTASTIC REVIEWS FOR THE KLIPSCH RF7 MARK 2`S

Top-of-the-line Reference Series II floor-standing speaker

Experience all the power and emotion behind your favorite movies, concert discs, and music CDs with the Klipsch® RF-7 II. It's the flagship speaker of the Reference Series II line, and it uses patented Klipsch technology to deliver rich, dynamic sound with sparkling highs and thrilling, full-bodied bass. Add a pair to the RC-64 II center channel speaker to create a seamless, powerful front soundstage for your home theater that'll put you in the middle of your movie every single time. And this speaker looks as good as it sounds: it comes in a stunning, furniture-grade wood grain veneer.

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Horn technology for "front row" sound

All Reference Series II speakers feature a redesigned version of Klipsch's famous horn-loaded tweeter. Because high-frequency sounds are more directional than bass frequencies, it's especially important to target them right toward your ears. Klipsch places their titanium tweeter inside a flared opening, known as a "horn," which disperses the highs evenly across your listening area in a 90°-wide, 60°-high pattern. With their Series II speakers, Klipsch has redesigned the shape and slope of their famous horn enclosure, so your movie soundtracks and music will sound more "open," with improved dynamics and efficiency. All in all, you can count on powerful, "front row" sound that's crystal-clear at all volume levels.

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High-tech driver design

The RF-7 II uses two light-yet-rigid Cerametallic woofers with a folded edge to produce smooth mids and tight bass. The specially treated aluminum in the cones help to dampen unwanted vibrations and reduce distortion, while integrated dustcaps add stability. The RF-7 II also has dual five-way binding posts, giving you the option to bi-amp or bi-wire this speaker for the best possible performance.

Check out the rest of our Klipsch lineup, and build a complete Reference Series II home theater or stereo speaker system. And don't forget to add a Klipsch subwoofer for even greater bass impact.

http://www.klipsch.com/pressreleases/yamaha-corporation-and-klipsch-audio-technologies-forge-product-development-and-sales-alliance



http://www.soundvisionreview.com/hi-fi-home-theater/speakers/klipsch-rf-7-ii-review/

http://www.audioreview.com/cat/speakers/floorstanding-speakers/klipsch/rf-7-ii/prd_454206_1594crx.aspx

http://www.audioholics.com/tower-speaker-reviews/klipsch-rf-7-ii-fl

THE BEST DIGITAL SPEAKERS IN THE WORLD RANKINGS

A panel of industry Audio video professionals and enthusiasts have rated the best digital speakers out there!


1. MERIDIAN

"The DSP8000 DSP Loudspeakers These powered speakers from the UK are considered by many to be the best DSP speakers ever made.".... • Sonically you can't do better than Meridian's DSP8000s - just different. Reasonably, you can compare the DSP8000s with the likes of B&Ws 802d, Wilson Sasha WP and MartinLogan CLX loudspeakers when paired only with the best of electronics. 
• The Meridian DSP8000 loudspeakers can convert music from standard definition to 24 bit resolutions, which makes traditional CD material from a media server or a Compact Disc sound more like an HD source such as DVD-Audio. " Jerry Del Colliano

Home Theater Review.

THE HOLY GRAIL OF IPTV FEATURES..FOR THE ULTIMATE BOX!

IPTV ULTIMATE UPDATE.....

Dear Folks,

We now have a new feature on the box called SERVICE STATUS at the main menu-you may have to reboot your box to get it..but what it does when you go into it is allow you to run a speedtest from the box to the server and it tells you the REALITY of what speed you are getting to the device..this is incredibly useful in assessing your ISPs service and IF you have a poor internet then within the box there are help screens and the ability to open a SERVICE TICKET...This will then allow our service provider to optimise your settings-it cannot cure a poor amount of bandwidth you may be getting from your ISP but it will certainly allow us to make thing`s a little better or indeed have evidence for a case agains`t a poor ISP service..

We are the ONLY company in Portugal with this feature on our IPTV box`s..we think such a thing is critical and we have listened to our customers feedback for such a feature.

In this new era of streaming there are three very important questions one should ask before purchasing ANY streaming device...for example..

(1) Where are your servers located? 

(2) Do you have the ability to alter buffer speed in the event of reduced ISP bandwidth? ..and 

(3) Can we see the box on demo..?...



THE most important thing to remember is when you do a speedtest..its useless to do a speedtest to Lisbon if your service is coming from Germany..or the U.K...For example in www.speedtest,net in SETTINGS you can set your preferred server..a useful rule of thumb is that the bandwidth you will get from the U.,K. for example will normally be about 35% of what you get from Portugal...so IF your are getting 12Mbps from a speedtest to Lisbon you are getting 4Mbps from London..

 Another VERY important thing to consider with IPTV is WHEREVER you have bought that box you can switch your provision to another company should you require-it is your right IF you are not happy with the service..for example we are getting a lot of switchovers from the Sao Bras area at the moment-where people were not happy with the service they were getting..we have also just picked up a customer that was told no subscription was necessary-bought 80 odd box`s for a fixed charge..and you can guess what happened..ALL the box`s have now gone off and the "seller" has vanished..

ONLY ON THE ULTIMATE!