The Official Smarthome Blog – All Things Home Automation

You’re not limited to distributing cable or satellite with the 2×8 Splitter/Amplifier. This 2-in/8-out amplified splitter/combiner features a modulator input to add your own channels as well as an IR passive RF design that allows you to control your video devices from any room in the home. You can even back-feed a modulator if you can’t run a separate modulator coax. The amplifier is HDTV and DTV approved and is compatible with ATSC broadcasts.

• 2-in, 8-out amplified splitter/combiner allows flexible distribution of cable, satellite, and other video signals throughout home
• Amplifier injects 8dB of power onto cable line
• Modulator input allows adding of own channels (notch filter required & sold separately)
• Price: $135.99

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For the ultimate in-wall speaker appearance and performance, SpeakerCraft has developed the No Edge Audio technology (NEAT!) line of products. These front left, center, or right (LCR) channel in-wall speakers offer a clean flangeless appearance while still offering the best audiophile-quality sound from anywhere in the room! The NEAT! LCR Three in-wall speaker system frees up floor and shelf space by allowing you to offer true flush mount in-wall design for use as both a left or right speaker when installed vertically or as a dedicated center channel when installed horizontally. The unique design offers the cleanest and most professional in-wall installation possible. A 3/4″ aluminum dome tweeter pivots so you can focus direct high frequencies audio precisely at the sweet spot in your home theater; and there is a front mounted +/- 3dB tweeter attenuation setting for even more control. The tweeters are offset by the two 4 1/2″ aluminum cone woofers with phase plugs that send out resonating low frequencies. Aesthetically, the grill material will cover the baffle and drivers and leave no additional edge between the speaker and the wall surface. And at 90 watts of power this NEAT! LCR Three speaker delivers striking openness, transparency and clarity with vocals and instrumentals alike, as close to a live performance as you can get.

Important Note: For proper installation, it will also be necessary to install the NEAT! LCR installation bracket, sold separately.

Also New & Available: SpeakerCraft NEAT! LCR Five Front Channel In-Wall Speaker

• No Edge Audio Technology (NEAT!) for a clean flangeless appearance
• Two 4 1/2″ aluminum cone woofers with phase plugs
• Pivoting 3/4″ aluminum dome tweeter
• Powerful 90 watt output capacity
• Timbre-matched to all Three series speakers
• Front-mounted treble equalization switch
• Price: $399.00

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If you already have or plan to install SpeakerCraft TIME Mini 5.1 or 5.3 In-Ceiling Motorized Speakers for your surround sound system; you will need this TIME Mini Amplifier/Controller to operate them. The amplifier/controller is a dedicated unit that handles up to eight loudspeakers of a stereo, 5.1, 6.1, or 7.1 home theater systems. Connections for power and control are made with standard CAT-5 cable and RJ45 termination. The speakers themselves are powered by any amplification via standard speaker wire and then connects to the amplifier/controller via cat. 5 cable and RJ45 termination. This rack-mountable piece of equipment also double’s as 150 watt subwoofer amplifier and comes with a handheld IR remote control. By using this amplifier/controller in conjunction with the TIME mini speakers, you will be the envy of all your friends making your speaker system descend and retract from your ceiling on command.

• Theater In Motion Experience (TIME) controller for use with up to eight TIME Mini speakers
• Descends and retracts TIME Mini in-ceiling speakers
• Built-in 150 Watt subwoofer amplifier for use with the Cinema Sub 8, not included
• Can be activated via IR, audio sense, & voltage trigger
• Compact, palm sized slim remote control
• Price: $749.00

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If you have a SpeakerCraft MZC-66 6-Zone, 6-Source Controller/Amplifier or SpeakerCraft MZC-88 8-Zone, 8-Source Controller/Amplifier/Receiver, each sold separately, set up in your home to deliver independently controlled whole-house audio to every room in your home, you can access your components easily through this portable keypad that provides a wide variety of information on a high-resolution color display. With all the same features as the wall-mounted SpeakerCraft MODE Keypad, you can view metadata such as song, artist, and playlist information as well program simple tasks or macros on your SpeakerCraft whole house audio system. The portable MODE Free Controller uses backlit buttons and virtual buttons along with a scroll wheel to make accessing your desired component or specific song easy and intuitive. This keypad is particularly handy if you have a connected iPod on your system or if you’ve stored your entire audio collection on the SpeakerCraft MODE Jukebox One or Four.

• Music On Demand Experience (MODE) Wireless Controller
• View song, artist, and playlist information on a high-resolution portable LCD keypad
• Configurable keypad buttons can perform programmable tasks or macros to set up system with a single tap
• Can operate for up to 4 days on a single charge
• SpeakerCraft MZC whole-house audio system required and sold separately
• Price: $699.00

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Blu-ray technology is here. Get the most from its advanced audio performance with this Sony home theater system, with advanced video & audio circuitry to process these Hi-Def signals. This system is the cornerstone of your home theater; just add the matching Blu-ray DVD Player and a TV capable of displaying 1920 x 1080 resolution. This system includes a 5.1 channel A/V receiver boasting 1000 watts of power, getting the most advanced audio performance offered by Blu-ray discs. There’s even a sleep timer so the system will shut itself off if you happen to drift off to sleep while watching that riveting program.

• Slim Receiver Design to Match Blu-ray Disc Player (sold separately)
• Accepts 1080p signal and Linear PCM via HDMI
• A/V Receiver with HDMI Active Intelligence (3 In/1 Out)
• 5.1 Channel Home Theater System
• 1000W RMS Rating
• Digital Cinema Auto Calibration
• Price: $399.99

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