Home Theatre

The brand new, top of the range Marantz integrated AV receiver is in a class of its own. Capable of some of the most advanced processing available in the residential home theatre market along with some serious grunt in amplification but with a warmth and musicality to the sound that is special for Marantz.

Previously the kind of EQ, bass control and room management technologies that the Cinema 40 has, were only present in units over the $15K mark and that was $15K for a preamp. Cinema 40 has capacity for 4 subwoofers and the suite of processing to go with it, that means your subwoofers won't cancel each other out. Yes this is often the problem with simply adding more subwoofers. Once you hit 2, subwoofers on opposing ends of the room generally create inverted sine waves that will cancel the effect of the existing subwoofers.

Interestingly, this unit also comes with the option to upgrade to Dirac Live, opening up another level of EQing possibilities previously unheard of at this pricepoint.

 "Home cinema Hi Fi" on the Marantz cinema 40  

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The new Bild i from Loewe is an evolution of what has already been some hugely successful german made Television models. The new i offers upgraded software to better integrate modern smarts into the Television like Netflix, Youtube and Amazon Prime. It also boasts the new SL7 chassis for an even sleeker, streamlined aesthetic. All the i range of Loewe Televisions have the latest in OLED panel technology.

There is an invisible (tucked behind the screen) soundbar that has been improved upon from earlier models. But distinctively pleasing with the new i range is the ability to add on the Klang bar i Soundbar simply by clicking it into place underneath the TV for a neat and easy upgrade to the sound on the Television.

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This hot hatch of mid range video projectors is very bright and powerful. It has been getting outstanding reviews from the critics for its forceful bright image and versatility.

The 9400 has a couple of outstanding characteristics in the Australian market ... it has a full three year warranty that uniquely includes the globe, and replacement globes are only $110 trade ...

Larger than its Sony competitors and not quite as smooth an image, but excellent for a theatre situation with some residual light, good adjustability and set up options.

Comes in White and Black. Please call for availability of colour options.

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The new range of Loewe Televisions includes some handy features like improved accessibility to streaming apps, better picture quality and integration of soundbars.

Most modern TVs on todays market pay little if any attention to the speakers on a Television. Putting in small tin-can sounding components that face backwards towards the wall making dialogue pretty much incomprehensible.

Loewe has always been one to put in the effort and the capital into good quality sound and that's a particular reason why their TVs stand out from the crowd. 

The Bild is series now integrates this soundbar neatly into the frame of the Bild i Television. 

If you own your own standalone sound system and don't require a dedicated soundbar, the Bild i would be more appropriate. 

The Bild is is perfect for those who want great sound in a slim single unit package.

The Bild is comes in 48", 55" and 65" versions.

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For the month of October, Krix are celebrating their 50th anniversary and are offering some package deals. 50% off subwoofers when you purchase one of their 5-speaker packages.

The IW-50s are a fantastic in-wall option. Stealthy and the ultimate allrounder speaker that thrive equally in Home Theatre and Stereo applications.

This package offers a fantastic way to get Krix surround sound into your home!

Pricing on this package is for:

IW-50 (x3) White grill

IC-52 (x2) White grill

Seimix 1 mk 6 Black Woodgrain

For other colour combinations, please contact us

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With the craze of OLED sweeping the world, often the high quality LEDs are overlooked. 

Sony has consistently been making exceptional LED Televisions for years and their picture often surpasses OLED screens. LEDs can go brighter than OLEDs and for many people who have their TV in an open plan living space, this will serve them better.

This unit is Sony's new state-of-the-art LED and it delivers high brightness supreme constrast as well as detail and depth in the picture. 

Come and see it in the flesh at Carlton Audio Visual. We have a 65" on display.

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The 7 Channel larger, multi-channel power amplifier in Elektra's range is a brilliant upgrade for a dedicated home theatre. It provides a warmth in tonality and control that's not found in the larger 'big brand' units.

Made and designed in Melbourne by Arthur Rappos, the care and thought that goes into each unit is demonstrated by the sound quality of the finished product.

For those in-the-know, you've got to listen to an Elektra if you're in the market for multi-channel power amplification.

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For the best in home theatre, going separates is a no brainer. This allows for you to pimp out your system with big power amplifiers. Delivering sonic improvement by simply taking sensitive pre-amplifier circuitry away from the large (and inevitably noisy) power transformers of the power amps. The big chassis allows for the full feature set to be packed inside without compromising circuitry layout and performance.

A superior product for those who want superior home theatre.

Marantz AV7706 page here

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Lamp free projectors have only in the last couple of years come down in price below the $10K mark. And now there are offerings like this little beauty for below $5K!

Using LED technology, this unit is bright and fun. Not to be confused with its 1080p sibling this projector is full 4K UHR.

...And yes, we think lamps and globes are quickly being relegated to the realms of archeology. 

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For the month of October, Krix are celebrating their 50th anniversary and are offering some package deals. 50% off subwoofers when you purchase one of their 5-speaker packages.

^{IC-52 are the angled baffled version of the IC-50. A sealed and large resonating box means the sound is full yet detailed and controlled.} 

This package offers a fantastic way to get Krix surround sound into your home!

Pricing on this package is for:

IC-52 (x5) White grills

Seismix 1 Mk 6 Black Woodgrain

For pricing on the other colour combinations, please contact us.

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With this new range of Televisions, Loewe is bringing their OLED screens into a more affordable price bracket. With the 48" coming in at $3999, we're anticipating that the new i series will be their most popular models yet. 

Loewe were the first manufacturers of Televisions in 1923 and have continued their legacy of producing quality products for nearly 100 years. Like a Porsche, Mercedes or BMW this German brand of Television is built with a higher set of expectations in mind. Loewe's do without the gimics and fads. They create TVs that outlast their Asian competitors in terms of picture quality for multiple generations. And their build quality is second to none.

We've had many interior designers who buy Loewe for their own homes come to us for Televisions. The elegance and reputation of a Loewe is something else.

The quality on the finish of these TVs is second to none as one has come to expect with Loewe. Details like all the wiring funelled through a centralised metal pole (no plastic here) and a table stand that you're able to pivot for optimising your viewing angle are taken care of unlike in most Asian TV models.

These new Loewes also come with Native built-in apps and the remote control even has a dedicated set of buttons for quick access to Netflix and Youtube.

Speakers are located on the back of the panels for these models. There is an option to buy this Television with a Soundbar that clips onto the front of the TV as well - the Bild i s 48.

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A more powerful big brother to the MM7055/MM7025 (150W RMS) and also runs more channels of amplification. This is the unit that regularly forms the basis of the most kick-ass systems. This will deliver a true cinema audio experience in your home but it'll also deliver exceptional music with a warmth and depth of tone. Learn More

Magnetar UDP900 4K Ultra HD Universal Blu-ray Disc Player–DAC ... this is the physical and qualiative successor to the legendary Oppo UDP 205. In fact ir is said to be made within the old Oppo factory. This newely distribured version will be available from October onwards and will include a region free modication at this very competitive new price point. Learn More

Another exciting new offering from Denon as the replacement of the AVC-X4700.  Actually it dosn''t really look that exciting, in fact it looks exactly the same as the other Denon'amplifiers from the last thirty three years that we have been selling them. The good thing ... the really good thing about this do everything amp, is that it carries that cusp of technologies that will carry a potential owner for another ten or fifteen years of ownership . Without having to replace an amp every fifteen years because it has outdated HDMI switching, or a urine weak power supply that breaks down at every voltage surge. This is an amp that will go the distance.

This unit is crafted in the Japanese factory of Denon, their premium factory in Shirakawa. The AVC-X4700H did not have this luxury and the move over to Japan prompted a complete redesign of the unit's internal structure. They now use a Monolithic Amp Layout as opposed to a vertical layout. Solid heat sinks and a more discreet amplifier module design for much superior clarity and definition are instantly recognisable in this new design. See the attached images of the internal amp module output stages of the 4700 opposed to that of the 4800.

This unit will also come with the option to have 4 subwoofers each independently controllable, as with the AVC-X3800H. And the optional addition of Dirac live as well. 

"Audio Science Review" on the AVC4800

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The brand new AV receiver from Marantz. With 9.4 channels, yes that's right, 4 Subwoofer channels! 

To pair the 4 channels of subwoofer preouts there's a serious amount of extra processing going on to cope with the possibility of 4 subwoofers each individually matched to a separate speaker. There exists also the opportunity to have each sub output the same mono signal. Very cool!

It also boasts an upgrade to the Dirac calibration system as well as the usual Marantz Audyssey dynamic EQ system ready to go. 

A beefy amp that packs a lot into its chassis. A premium amplifier for home theatre enthusiasts.

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Another in the new Aventage flagship line of Surround Receivers from Yamaha. This one is just one below the almighty RX-A8A which is their top of the range. And it boasts the same power 2 chanels driven as the RX-A8A at 150W. As opposed to the RX-A8A, it has 9 chanels and not the full 11.

A hefty amp to get your blood pressure up and experience the real thrill of Home Cinema.

Check out all its specs at Yamaha's official website

 

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The ever popular 5 Channel version of Elektra's power amps is perfect for a dedicated home cinema or someone who wants to up the ante of their system.

A warmth and control accompany all of Elektra's designs. They're meticulously put together by Arthur Rappos here in Melbourne and he's been in the business of building electronics for decades so he knows what he's doing.

A testament to how a little care and passion translates into better quality sound.

 

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The 4 Channel version of Elektra's acclaimed multi-channel power amps are ready to take your living room to the next level. Elektra is made and designed in Melbourne by Arthur Rappos who's been making quality electronics for decades. Money isn't spent on glitzy marketing campaigns for these units; the cash is put into quality componentry that equates to better sound. Learn More

There is always a need for a full blooded high performance loudspeaker that will play at a level appropriate to hold a decent party in a good sized home at the same time as being capable of mellifluous reproduction of classical music at low levels late at night ....

The Krix Harmonix is that full performance envelope design. A very serious full range and blooded floorstanding transducer that treads softly while carrying a big stick.

Manufacturers site for the Harmonix

 

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