LOS ANGELES, April 8, 2011 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- DSI Entertainment Systems, a custom audio video installation firm specializing in custom home theater, media rooms, and home automation systems has been awarded the following four awards by the Consumer Electronics Association's (CEA) TechHome division: 'Ultimate Home of the Year' in both the Platinum and Gold categories, 'Best Home Theater / Media Room' - Platinum, and 'Retrofit Project of the Year' - Platinum. This is the 3rd year in a row DSI was recognized for outstanding audio/video design and installation, and the 2nd year in a row winning 'Ultimate Home of the Year'.
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DSI was recognized for a Beverly Park (Beverly Hills), CA installation that was awarded both the 'Ultimate Home of the Year' and 'Retrofit Project of the Year' at the Platinum level. Highlights of this installation include: a Media Room home cinema featuring a 103" Runco plasma TV, a Crestron home automation system integrating security, climate, whole house music, a Lutron HomeWorks lighting system, fountains, several audio/video systems, and the pool & spa. Architecture by Landry Design Group and construction by Fort Hill Construction.
The winner for Ultimate Home of the Year at the Gold level is a Malibu, CA beachfront home featuring AMX home automation, a whole house music system, cleverly disguised Sonance architectural speakers, a Media Room with recessed 103" plasma TV, a Lutron HomeWorks whole house lighting system, and a Master Suite that features a large flat screen TV that hides flat under the bed yet rises at the foot of the bed from a special motorized TV lift. Architecture and interior design by Thomas Callaway Associates. Construction by Scott Halley and Associates.
The award winner for 'Best Home Theater / Media Room' is located in the Hidden Hills area of Los Angeles, CA and displays many state-of-the-art features. This custom home cinema features a large Stewart Filmscreen 'Director's Choice' 4-way auto-masking screen that automatically resizes to match the aspect ratio (shape) of the picture; from older analog formats through to the widest of blockbuster movies. Utilizing three independent Crestron touch panels and a Crestron video processor, the homeowner is able to watch up to four video sources simultaneously and the motorized screen again resizes to accommodate the aspect ratio. The home theater also doubles as a gaming room with dual gaming capability (side-by-side video gaming screens). The exceptional sound is from a JBL Synthesis THX home cinema sound system (acoustic design by Anthony Grimani of PMI Ltd.) which includes a custom acoustically-treated motorized door that covers a 12' wide exterior sliding glass door. The custom-designed Fortress Seating home theater seats feature D-BOX motion actuation that move the theater seats in reaction to the onscreen action. The theater features a lobby with snack counter including a flat screen monitor displaying the same image as the theater. Interior design by Porta Bella.
Videos of these award-winning installations may be seen on DSI Entertainment Systems' website.
Says Roy Glasner, President of DSI Entertainment Systems, "We are very fortunate to have such a talented and dedicated team at DSI; our expertise and desire for perfection afford us these honors. The requirements and demands of our projects force us to push the envelope every moment we are on the jobsite; I am thankful to all of those involved that make it happen."
About the CEA:
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association promoting the growth in the $186 billion U.S. consumer electronics industry. More than 2,000 companies enjoy the benefits of CEA membership, including legislative advocacy, market research, technical training and education, industry promotion, standards development and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA also owns and produces the International CES - The Global Stage for Innovation. All profits from CES are reinvested into CEA's industry services. Find CEA online at www.CE.org.
About DSI Entertainment Systems:
DSI Entertainment Systems, a CE Pro Top 100 company, is a leading audio video integration firm specializing in the design and installation of custom home cinema systems, media rooms, home automation / smarthome control, lighting control systems, motorized shades & drapes, and advanced audio video IT networks. DSI Entertainment Systems has won the most awards of any custom audio video integration firm in North America. Awards include the CEA's 'TechHome Integrator of the Year', Lutron's 'Best Total Light Control' project, Crestron's 'Best Integrated Home System' and 'Best Home Theater', and dozens more. Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, DSI has offices in Santa Barbara and Newport Beach yet performs installations throughout the nation. For up to date industry information, subscribe to DSI Entertainment Systems' audio video & technology blog at blog.dsientertainment.com
For more information about DSI Entertainment Systems and the custom installation services they offer, contact Josh Christian at 818.391.3061 or email josh@dsientertainment.com. You may subscribe to DSI's Press Release blog via email or RSS feed at blog.dsientertainment.com/press-releases. Write to 653 N. Robertson Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90069. Visit www.dsientertainment.com
Media Contact: Josh Christian DSI Entertainment Systems, 818-391-3061, josh@dsientertainment.com
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