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The brand new Acoustic Energy Coriniums are now on demonstration at Carlton Audio Visual

Acoustic Energy was founded in 1987 and its ethos has always been about bringing high-end sound to an affordable level. The Corinium, however, is taking this further. This time Acoustic Energy has developed its own high-end loudspeaker.

Acoustic Energy has always been clear on what its sound is. For each new speaker design, Acoustic Energy have their team listening and referencing their old speakers to match the sound and then go in with acute measuring devices to verify what they're hearing.

The goal was to continue the hallmark Acoustic Energy sound yet add another two levels of performance on their current reference speakers. 

This meant an excruciating years long process to find the perfect driver materials that would exactly match their criteria. 

The bass drivers are Carbon like the 500 series but don't let this fool you, they have been redesigned behind those cones so that they are faster and less coloured than their little brothers.

The tweeter has been completely redesigned. Now using a Tetoron driver which holds its shape under extreme excursion but also has the signature Acoustic Energy warmth and engagement.

The last interesting piece of this design I'll mention, although there are many that you can read about here, is the front baffle design. It is made of two materials: mdf housing the bass and mid drivers and an aluminium front baffle which holds the tweeter isolating the tweeter from any unwanted infractions from the mid and bass.

All in all, the Coriniums are a beautiful and thoughtfully made set of speakers. Still not extravagantly expensive...although this is all relative of course. 

 Stereonet on the Acoustic Energy Corinium November 2023 

 "AV Forums" on the Acoustic Energy Corinium April 2024 

(Pricing varies with colour/finish choice)

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Quickly becoming Carlton Audio Visual's go-to in-ceiling speaker when the client is after a beefy, big and involving sound that doesn't compromise on detail. These are a clever design that hide completely in the ceiling.

We have these set up in our Control4 demo space and you'll often catch Rab in there playing Cher loudly at 8am. Come in and try them for yourself...and help us to stop the Cher...Please!

There is a left and a right mounted unit of these. Priced per unit but you will need the pair.

White grills available to blend in with your ceilings

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The ViewSonic X100 LED 4K projector is setting a benchmark at its price point. There are some very cool features to this Projector that are normally found in units at least double its price. Foremost, is the LED technology. No lamp replacements needed and superior colour and brightness levels are evident at first glance.

Wide lens shift is a fantastic addition to this unit and another feature generally found in much more expensive models. In a model at htis price range we'd normally find digital keystoning instead. It achieves the same end of positioning the picture perfectly on your screen but will deteriorate the resolution of the image at the same time. Whereas Lens shift will not. 

Other nifty features are the dedicated control app that puts all of the projector's features at your finger tips (apple and android devices), in-built Alexa so you can control the unit completely hands free and motorised lens cover, that automatically opens when you power on the projector. 

This is a feature packed projector optimised for sensational Home Cinema. 

Come check it out at our Home Theatre demonstatrion rooms in Carlton!

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We see this projector as the perfect unit for an avid gamer. Of course, it's a fabulous looking Home Theatre Projector as well and will double up nicely playing films. But it really stands out from the crowd when it comes to gaming.

This is because it has 240Hz refresh rate which is double the current industry standard of 120Hz and most TVs will still only do 60Hz. This means everything gaming is fluid and more precise. Split second changes are caught with this incredible refresh rate.

It also has a USB-C input - very uncommon on Home Theatre machines - designed specifically to plug the Nintendo Swithch straight into the back of it. On that, we would suggest plugging your gaming hardware into the back of this unit and bypassing any AV receiver that might be in the system in order to get the most out of the ultra fast inputs and refresh rates.

Of course, you can take an audio out to the amp to get your audiophile sound.

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This replaces the much loved Reference 75 ... now with the Ghost Meter display and the minimal signal path circuitry that characterises thius new range.. It's a beautiful thing.

The Audio Research Reference 80S stereo amplifier continues Audio Research’s latest design effort in creating a vacuum-tube amplifier that not only redefines ultimate music reproduction, but does it in an incredibly beautiful package. Learn More

The natural evolution of today’s Sonus faber, is enclosed in this new creation. Minima Amator II is the restatement of a fundamental product first introduced in 1992 when the company was establishing key principles that would go on to guide future productions: accurate design and high-quality materials, combined to obtain a sound reproduction as natural as possible.

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The brand new passive soundbar by Krix is here. Combining the highest quality sound with the neat look of a Soundbar.

Specialty Krix designed tweeters complete with Wave Guide for extra control and performance. Coupled with paper cone bass drivers, this unit gives you the very best of Krix Home Theatre sound quality.

This is a passive Soundbar that doesn't have an amplifier on board. Krix have deliberately chosen this design because of the sound advantages in a passive design. The amplifiers on board traditional Soundbars are greatly compromised because they need to fit into these small Soundbar chassis. They are generally D-class amps with a thin uninspiring sound.

Keeping the amp separate is the answer to a no-compromise Soundbar.

Available in three standard sizes to fit under 75", 85" & 100" TV screens but also customisable to be made in any size ($5495 for custom size).

 

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When you want your surround system to translate those explosions a little more literally, yet still keep your vocal track lovely and clean, Krix have you covered. The semi-commercial SX range is all about bringing the "theater" into "home theater". These are 95dB efficient, horn loaded beasties that have utterly devastating dynamic range and slam. Amazingly exciting, and potentially dangerous; they are the audio equivalent of a big bag of cocaine (apparently). Learn More

We have a set of these new Legend Acoustic speakers on our shelves. Designed and manufactured in Australia by Rod Crawford, former head speaker designer for Linn Acoustics. Like all of Rod speakers, they emphasise clarity and purity of musical reproduction. There's no colouration allowed in the signal path here...in fact colouration is a bad word to say in Rod's presence.

The flat frequency response graph of these Tripos is something that other, larger speaker manufacturers can only admire.

Legend acoustics is the epitome of boutique australian loudspeaker design.

Read more about the Tripos here.

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This is quite simply, the best projector we've ever had in the store by a long margin. Essentially it's Sony's $90K projector put in to the slimmer more home/mounting friendly chassis.

This particular unit has been released from a failed building development and the stock needs to be moved on.

The picture quality with this projector is transformative. The detail brings out a depth of field that is unrivaled. Images sparkle with an intensity because the colour gamut is so large. 

Laser light source will provide circa 20,000 hours of viewing (that equates to around 10 years IF you're playing the projector 6 hours every day).

Come in and experience David Attenborough's Earth in our dedicated Home Theatre Room.

 

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Krix although it's very well known in cinema circles overseas is surprisingly underappreciated in its home Australian market. In 40 years, what started as a band of brothers making stereo speakers in an Adelaide garage has turned into one of the biggest players for speakers in the international commercial cinema market. And they're still made in Adelaide...although their garage has expanded considerably.

Krix do eyewatering High-End commercial theatre fitouts in places like the Middle East and China in a range of gear that is not really seen in commercial theatres in Australia. They've kitted out all of the Village Gold class theatres and many of the larger cinema chains and independent theatres choose Krix for the same reason our clients choose Krix...great value and fantastic sound.

Krix has adapted the 'speakers behind the screen' approach found in commercial theatres for the home with their MX series. Three speakers; Left, right and centre and two subwoofers either side of the centre make up the array. With the larger MX20 and MX30 systems, you really do need to build them in behind a screen. The beauty of the little MX5 system is that it can feasibly sit around a screen on the floor avoiding a costly rebuild of your whole wall and a new Acoutically Transparent Screen.

And even though it's little, boy does the MX5 deliver. Big dynamics, big room pressurisation and high impact. All with that warmth and depth of sound that never has you reaching to turn the volume down.

We find pairing a Krix system with a Marantz Receiver/amplifier gives the best results. We have the MX5 set up alongside the MX30 in our home theatre demo room. Come by for a demo!

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This is one of the most effective and versatile stand alone component streaming devices that has effectively killed the Radio Tuner in the Hi Fi scene. Actually Australian designed and also a Bluetooth Receiver and DAC. Very useful.

The HEOS Link HS2 is part of the HEOS wireless multi-room sound system that enables you to enjoy your favorite music anywhere and everywhere around your home. By utilizing your existing wireless home network and the HEOS app on your iOS or Android device, you can explore, browse, and play music from your own music library, from online streaming music services, and from thousands of internet radio stations.

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This little unit is specifically designed for Audio Visual applications rather than 2 channel stereo of the other Isotek products. Great for Televisions and projectors. Touted to give your units a longer lifespan by protecting them from sudden electrical surges but also improving them visually!

A handy product for the AV enthusiast.

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This is the most common whole home processor that we use in Australia. It is also a powerful processor that adapts brilliantly to commercial uses such as restaurants. 

WIth more options available than the CORE1, we can build a whole home automation system from this unit whereas the CORE1 is only effective for a single room.

As with the CORE1, we can do a lot of checking on the system remotely saving you time and money in personal visits.

Control4 interfaces are effortlessly customisable. Would you like to have your TV turn on to a certain chanel when you turn on the TV regardless of what the kids have done the night before? Would you like to be able to lock or allow access to the house even when you're on holidays? All of this and more is possible with Control4 and these sorts of processors.

Call us and talk to us about what you'd like from a smart home system. Or come in and see us. We can also arrange home visits to walk through things in situ.

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A really special Turntable designed alongside Metallica themselves this will become a real talking point in anyone's living room.

Only a limited amount of these have been made and relatively few have come to Australia. 

The last one left at Carlton Audio Visual. It hasn't had any play and has been sitting in a display window on Lygon st.

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The X2 is Pro-Ject's new Turntable and like others in the Pro-Ject range it boasts great quality sound and some handy features. A super Acoustically Dampening, High Mass Acryllic Platter, push button speed changes 33 1/3 to 45 to even 78 (with a belt and cartridge change) and Carbon/Aluminium Tonearm with adjustable VTE & Azimuth. Talk to us about what cartridge will be suit your needs and your system. We don't charge cartridge fitting costs and will happily set up the Turntable with your choice of cartridge. Learn More

This is a very well priced handy Turntable with a lot of features.

There's a button to change speed from 33 to 45rpm instead of having to lift up the platter. Very handy if you switch between 33s and 45s a lot.

There's a built-in switchable phono stage to easily pair it to any amplifier or active speaker.

As well as having a lovely glass, acoustically dampening, platter, a good quality fitted cartridge and a solid motor and bearings. All of this made in Europe!

 

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An improved version of the Primary E Phono with a couple of very smart upgrades for only $60 more than the Primary E Phono, you're actually getting better value with this deck.

Upgraded bearings on this turntable means it actually has the same bearing as Pro-Ject's award winning and ever popular Debut Carbon! It's been paired out of the box with a quality ABS Polymer platter BUT the improved bearing means you can put on a Debut steel platter or even an Acrylic one for a serious upgrade.

It boasts a much better tonearm than the Primary E as well. Made out of Aluminium, it is sturdier and has less internal vibrations making it a quieter arm for your listening pleasure.

The belt is now underneath the platter meaning no more accidental slips of the belt from the platter and speed is controlled with a touch of a button rather than a manual change of the belt from pulley to pulley.

This version comes replete with a built-in phono stage for easy connectivity.

The perfect starter turntable that is great value but more than your basic Deck.

Comes in Black, White and Walnut.

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The Pro-Ject E1 BT is a handy version of the E1 with Bluetooth transmitter capable of transmitting the turntable signal to Bluetooth speakers, headphones or amplifers.

Be aware though that in turning your turntable signal into a Bluetooth one, you are makng it digital. The beauty of the analogue signal from start to finish which is what makes Vinyl stand out from other music mediums is lost.

The best way to do vinyl is therefore still with cables. But if Bluetooth is absolutely necessary, this is a good option.

Available in Black, White and Walnut

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