Do You Love Listening to Music? Here’s Why You Need a Bowers & Wilkins High-End Stereo System.

High-quality sound is a must for those who enjoy listening to pure unadulterated music. Earbuds, TV speakers, and soundbars simply won’t do. In fact, even a whole-home sound system may not satisfy your desire for phenomenal sound. What you need are high-end stereo systems in your Phoenix, AZ, home. Some of the top brands on the market include Paradigm Prestige, McIntosh, and also the Michi stereo amplifiers from Rotel. 

In this blog, we’ll highlight the new 800 D4 speakers from Bowers & Wilkins. The company’s 800 Diamond Series delivers incredible sound quality that takes music-listening to the highest level of audio ecstasy. Keep reading to discover some of the features and benefits of Bower & Wilkins’ speakers. 

Awaken Your Outdoor Spaces with a Robust and Impressive Speaker System

There’s nothing more enjoyable than spending time outside when the weather is wonderful. Whether you’re wading in your pool, soaking in the hot tub, or enjoying special times with friends or family, your outdoor areas become an extension of your indoor living spaces. But what makes it even more enjoyable is outdoor audio. 

Outdoor speakers from James Loudspeaker, Sonance, Bowers & Wilkins, and Paradigm turn your backyard into the entertainment hub of your home in Paradise Valley, AZ. By installing a premium outdoor sound system, Audio Video Excellence helps you enhance your entertainment experience. Keep reading to see the advantages of having an outdoor audio system. 

Learn How Lighting and Shades Combine Stylish Appeal with Seamless Control

When some people think of “high tech” smart products, flashy electronics may come to mind – ones that don’t really blend in well with their design motif. It was certainly the case with bulky TVs and large stereo systems of a bygone era. However, today’s smart technologies, if they are really smart, combine both form and function. That is, they look appealing and operate seamlessly. 

This is certainly true when you have a Control4 system in your Scottsdale, AZ, home. Integrate Lutron lighting and window treatments, as well as motorized shades from Screen Innovations, and you enjoy a smart home design that is beautifully lit and elegantly modern. Discover more by reading our blog article. 

Want a Better Way to Listen to Music and Other Media in Your Home? Try Multi-Room Audio!

What makes your day? Listening to your favorite music, hearing a new podcast, watching a movie or TV episode, or catching up on the latest news? In a world with so many entertainment options, people are always looking for more ways to enjoy them in their homes. Whereas some homeowners are content with a 4K TV in their living rooms or a high-end audio system in their dedicated listening areas, you might want something more expansive.

A whole-home audio system changes the way you listen to music and other media. From room to room, you make your entire Carefree, AZ, home a soundstage and one you can control with the tap of an icon on your smartphone or smart home tablet. Keep reading to discover the three top reasons for installing a multi-room sound system.

Watch Movies, TV Programs, and Sports Anywhere on Your Outdoor TVs

Watching movies, TV shows, and live sports in your home theater is one of your favorite pastimes. After all, who wouldn’t enjoy home entertainment in a stunning private cinema? And yet, there are times when you want a change of venue. An indoor entertainment space with all its benefits might not be the perfect setting for a special moment or planned event.

Instead of staying indoors, take the fun outside! An outdoor TV from SunBriteTV changes how you enjoy media. Whether you want to watch a football game in full sun or see the premiere of the latest movie on your enclosed patio, SunBriteTV has the perfect solutions for your outdoor viewing pleasure. Read our blog to learn how outdoor TVs are big crowd-pleasers for any occasion at your home in Scottsdale, AZ.

An Immersive Sound System Turns Your Space into a Thrilling Home Entertainment Experience  

You’ve got a grand 200” screen with a fantastic display and custom, comfortable, and stylish theater seats. Also, your entire home theater space is well appointed with custom décor, smart lighting, and attractive acoustic paneling. And yet, something is missing. The sweet spot that so many homeowners in Paradise Valley, AZ, pay little attention to in their home theater design is the sound system.

Make movie magic happen in your private cinema by upgrading to a sound system that includes Bowers & Wilkins speakers, a McIntosh multi-channel home theater surround sound system, or Anthem Room Correction (ARC®) technology. Read more to see what you’re missing!

From Morning to Evening, Smart Home Automation Improves Your Lifestyle 

Is your home a smart home? You may have smart TVs or a few smart light bulbs, but there’s so much more you can be enjoying. Comprehensive smart home automation lets you have complete and seamless access to every connected technology in your home. Once you take the plunge and install a smart home system like Control4, you’ll experience home automation at its finest! In fact, you’ll transform your day-to-day life in ways you never thought possible.

In this blog article, we’ll let you take a “test drive” into smart home control by showing you what each day could look like in your home in Scottsdale, AZ. Keep reading to discover the practical and luxurious benefits of living in a smart home.

Audio Video Excellence Features One of the Only Control4-Certified Showrooms in Scottsdale, AZ

You’ve heard a lot of talk about smart homes. In fact, you probably have a few smart technologies on your property. Whether they include lighting controls, motorized shades, or audio-video systems, they add more luxury to your life. Still, there’s much more to smart home automation than a few technologies. As a Control4 dealer, Audio Video Excellence wants to inform and excite you about all that the industry has to offer.

Get a firsthand look at our Control4-certified showroom in Scottsdale, AZ. You’ll see how smart technology helps you experience all the benefits of living in a smart home. From home theaters and media rooms to seamless automation, you’ll be able to test-drive everything. Keep reading to see what’s waiting for you at our showroom.

Here are Some of the Latest Home Entertainment Technologies That Improve Your Private Cinema

Smart technologies are always improving. What seemed “smart” a few years ago has been replaced by even smarter tech. For instance, last century, it was revolutionary to use a remote to control your TV. Now, we can operate a myriad of systems via a touchpad or voice command. In addition, in the early 2000s, HD TVs were thought to be the most advanced displays to have in a home. Today, we have ultra-high-definition 4K projectors – and even 8K!

As you consider your current home theater design, ask yourself this question: are there technologies you need to upgrade? Chances are you’re likely using older tech. Keep reading to learn how to improve your home entertainment experience in Phoenix, AZ, with the latest technologies.

Experience High-End Audio That Changes the Way You Listen to Music 

Do you enjoy high-end audio in your home theater or media room? Well, buckle your seatbelts, because Paradigm just released their new Founder Series. This is no ordinary loudspeaker. Instead, it delivers incredible sound quality with the highest level of accuracy and power imaginable. Paradigm offers six models that can serve multi-channel configurations or in a high-end, two-channel system in your Scottsdale, AZ, home. 

Everything about the Founder Series is new and improved – from the mounting hardware and cabinet structure to the technology that powers it. Keep reading to discover the features that make this new high-end speaker series so special.  

How to Enjoy Whole-Home Music That Is Perfect in Every Room 

What happens when you combine premium speakers with Anthem’s MDX-16 distributed AV system? An amazing sound experience that can’t be matched! If you’re searching for a way to enjoy multi-room music in your Scottsdale, AZ, home – but not just ordinary audio – incredible audio that immerses you in high-end sound, then Anthem is the ideal choice.  

In this blog article, we’ll discuss how Anthem’s new MDX-16 system turns every room into one that delivers “music studio” audio, because it includes ground-breaking Anthem Room Correction (ARC) technology. Keep reading to discover more about the MDX-16.  

How a Home Automation Company Can Transform Your Living Experience

Live a life of luxury in a Control4 smart home. As a leader in the design and development of home automation technologies, Control4 knows how to help you achieve the luxurious lifestyle you want. Imagine controlling all the connected devices and systems in your home by touching a button or using your voice.

You’ll enjoy complete control of your lights, home entertainment system, surveillance cameras, whole-home audio, and much more. Audio Video Excellence is a home automation company serving Scottsdale, AZ, and the surrounding areas. We put smart home control at your fingertips!

Keep reading to discover the top features we know you'll love in your Control4 smart home.

4 Premium AV Brands That Deliver the Best Speakers for Home Cinema

When you think of designing your home theater system, the first thing that probably comes to mind is the display. And why shouldn't it be? After all, it’s front and center in your private cinema. Whatever you’re watching—an action film, a romantic comedy, a drama, or a Marvel movie—your eyes will be fixated on the captivating display. But just as important as visuals are the speakers. Without quality audio, even the most stunning picture can fall flat, especially in high-end homes like yours in Paradise Valley, AZ.

Not all speakers are created equal, especially when it comes to creating that truly immersive, cinematic soundstage at home. Whether you're starting fresh or upgrading an existing setup, finding the best speakers for home cinema comes down to matching performance, layout, and acoustic needs to your unique space. 

Without the best speakers for home cinema, you might as well be watching TV on your phone or tablet. In this blog, we’ll dive into the features and benefits of four premium AV brands, so you can decide which ones you want in your home theater. Keep reading!

BRING THESE FAVORITES TO LIFE IN YOUR ENTERTAINMENT AREAS 

Though it doesn’t officially make our list, this number-one custom home theater trend needs no introduction by now: its high demand. Our team at Audio Video Excellence has stayed busy installing home theaters and media rooms all over the Paradise Valley, AZ, area since the pandemic started. A combination of factors – from shortening theater-to-home release to more impressive AV tech that homeowners can’t wait to try – has urged many homeowners to invest in a new entertainment space.  

Maybe you’re still watching your TV from your living room. While that’s perfectly fine, we believe you’re missing out on immersive home entertainment. Read on to see which trends are driving the home theater industry, making 2021 the perfect year to try one in your own residence.  

How an Outdoor Entertainment System Makes Home Life More Enjoyable  

Looking out your windows, do you see untapped potential in your backyard? You may have a lovely lawn, a pristine pool, and a posh patio, but you’re still not getting the most out of your property. Fortunately, you don’t need to let all that space go to waste. One of the most effective ways to breathe new life into your outdoor areas is by installing a robust outdoor entertainment system.  

Instead of admiring everything from the windows, immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and sensations of a luxurious backyard with a state-of-the-art AV system. Keep reading to learn how Audio Video Excellence can create a relaxing and entertaining outdoor space in your Phoenix, AZ, home.  

How These Home Automation Technologies Make Your Home Even Smarter

If you’re like most homeowners, you probably have some kind of smart technology in your home. Whether it’s a smart remote, smart lightbulb, or smart TV, it brings a level of enjoyment and convenience that you experience each day. Instead of manually controlling a device or an electronic system in your home, you simply push a button or tap an icon, and it responds to your command.

But why stop there? You may not know it, but almost any electronic technology can be made “smart,” so you can enjoy seamless control of it. Home automation companies, such as Audio Video Excellence, specialize in transforming ordinary houses into smart homes. Keep reading to discover some of the technologies you can add to your home in Carefree, AZ.

Discover How a Multi-Room Sound System Creates the Perfect Listening Environment

Wireless earbuds were all the rage a few years ago. In fact, they still are popular. They allow a user to “plug in” and enjoy their favorite songs wherever they go. Perhaps you’re not into earbuds but prefer a standalone home sound system with high-fidelity speakers from JL Audio or Bowers & Wilkins. Both options are excellent ways to hear the songs you love. But there is an even better way: a whole-house audio system.

Multi-room audio fills your home with music, allowing you to go anywhere while enjoying the same consistent, high-end sound. No need to put something in your ears or feel confined to one room. Whole-home audio lets you take the music everywhere in your Scottsdale, AZ, home. Keep reading to discover the three main reasons why you need a multi-room audio system.

Uncompromising Sound Quality That Elevates Your Music-Listening Experience

Many people like listening to music on-the-go. They put in their earbuds, select their favorite playlist, and go about their day. The music plays in the background – ever-present, but not really front-and-center. You may do the same thing. Whether you’re driving in the car, exercising, or even doing mundane tasks, the sound of music keeps you going.

But what about those times when you want to hear every nuance of a song and lose yourself in it? While earbuds and car stereos can deliver excellent sound quality, they cannot compete with high-end audio from manufacturers like McIntosh, Bowers & Wilkins, Sonus faber, and Anthem. You’ll hear all the highs, lows, and everything in between – the way music is meant to be heard! Keep reading to learn why you need a high-end audio and speaker system at your home in Paradise Valley, AZ.

Start the New Year with the Newest Technology in Your Home Theater

The New Year is the perfect time to start thinking about home renovations. The kitchen and bathrooms will always be the first thought for many homeowners. Why not have more fun by upgrading your home with the latest smart technology? This includes the equipment in your media rooms and home theater.

Custom home theaters are a great investment for the whole family. We love helping our clients throughout Scottsdale, AZ, create immersive entertainment spaces. Part of our job is advising them on the latest and greatest from our AV partners.

Let’s dive in and uncover the latest equipment you’ll want in your Scottsdale, AZ, custom home theater. Kick off the New Year with first-class entertainment.