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                          How to take your home theater installation to the next&nbsp;level
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                        iconic.systems helps you design the ultimate movie-watching&nbsp;experience
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                     Envision your ideal home theater. At its most basic level, a <avb-link class="dsg-block-X-link" data-href="https://www.iconic.systems/residential-solutions/home-theater-media-rooms">home theater installation</avb-link> may mean buying a new TV and speakers. But a lot more than that goes into recreating a real theater experience in your West University Place, TX home. Other things you should consider are the ways you'll access your favorite movies, the right location for your theater, and the best speaker layout. Follow the tips below to enjoy your favorite movies in a space designed from top to bottom for the ultimate convenience and audio and video&nbsp;quality.
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                           Find the Best Location for Your&nbsp;Theater
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                   Every installation should begin by scoping out your property. Technicians with decades of experience in the AV industry can locate the room in your home that offers the best acoustic and lighting conditions for your theater or turn a less than ideal space into the perfect spot. Have no rooms that can be entirely isolated from external light? We can install blackout shades that reduce or eliminate exterior lighting. Lighting control can control the existing fixtures for that perfect “movie time” scene. Even bad sounding areas can be tamed by eliminating audio problems using drapes, acoustic treatments, or other techniques to help perfect the&nbsp;sound.
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                           Upgrade to the Big-Screen&nbsp;Experience
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                    A room for two or stadium seating for many? In our initial consultation, we take your space into consideration. While many customers have a large room to work with for a private theater, that is often not the case. Many people are surprised at how you can get a better than movie theater experience in a smaller room. In fact, both store locations for iconic.systems have theaters that are built out in smaller spaces to demonstrate this concept. We regularly transform unused bedrooms or dens into a private&nbsp;theater.
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                    Whether the room is large or small, a projection experience is typically the way to get an immersive home movie experience. Don’t be intimidated by so many screen options. Let the experts help you figure out the size, screen material, and format that best suits your space and your movie watching style. With breakthrough technologies available today, some people have even brought the big screen movie experience into well-lit living areas or even outdoors. Whatever the size, the style, or the location; large screen is the way to go and the combination of 4K projectors and sources gives the quality and resolution needed to maximize the big&nbsp;picture.
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                          Get Access to Thousands of&nbsp;Movies
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                  Many clients will focus on their fancy new projector and speakers and not think of a way to access their favorite movies. Expand your traditional entertainment system composed of Blu-rays, cable, and streaming services with a Kaleidescape media server. It lets you upload your current movie collection and download movies from their extensive 4K movie catalog. You can then browse by artists, genre, or movie title. Once you chose a movie, similar movies will surround it in your main menu, creating the perfect setup for an all-day marathon. Without a doubt it is the easiest solution for collecting and managing a large movie&nbsp;library.
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                  Don’t have a massive movie library but still want a streamlined entertainment experience? That is where Tivo steps in. The latest Tivo boxes can not only replace most cable boxes, they consolidate all of the major streaming options. Cable television, recordings, Netflix, Amazon Video, Vudu, Hulu, HBO, and even Pandora are all in one place. No longer do you need to switch from cable to smart TV or a separate media box, Tivo puts it all at your fingertips and gives a ton of storage and with 4K capability. Still not enough options? Stream television shows and recordings to other rooms with up to six separate tuners built in. And while on the go, remotely watch, manage, and download recordings to a smart&nbsp;device.
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                         Invest in Immersive Surround&nbsp;Sound
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                  Want to enjoy your favorite movies like you do in commercial theaters? Then you also need to upgrade to a Dolby Atmos surround sound system. This setup requires speakers that produce sound in front, to the sides, behind and ABOVE the viewer. The experts at iconic.systems have gone through extensive training to create the perfect speaker setup and acoustic design for your room using a variety of speaker types and placement. We also connect you with the top brands in the industry including Wilson Audio, Martin Logan, Anthem, and Arcam to bring you powerful, natural, immersive&nbsp;sound.
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                  Don’t settle for a cookie-cutter home theater solution from a big box store. Iconic.systems helps you find the perfect screen, speaker configuration, and control options to create the ultimate movie-watching experience in your home. Why not use a concierge type service for a customized experience with a private theater? <avb-link class="dsg-block-26-link" data-href="https://www.iconic.systems/contacts">Call us or contact us online</avb-link> to set up a consultation.
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How to take your home theater installation to the next level

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                        Invest in a control solution that will be reliable for years to&nbsp;come
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                     With smart products flooding the market in recent years, DIY smart home systems have skyrocketed in popularity. But these DIY systems come at a price: unreliability. Do you absolutely love your cable service? Most people don’t. So why rely on them to also provide your home automation system, never being able to have the same technician come out&nbsp;twice?
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                     Rather than getting stuck with a pile of smart devices that barely work on their best days and are a hindrance the rest of the time, why not upgrade to a professional solution? With a professional installation, you can get <avb-link class="dsg-block-26-link" data-href="https://www.iconic.systems/residential-solutions/home-automation">smart home control</avb-link> that is easy to use, built to last for the long run, and doesn’t have to break the&nbsp;bank.
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                     We have starter packages that get home automation and audio up and running for a very small investment. Because they are scalable, other rooms or devices can be added on later. How can iconic.systems enhance your smart home performance? Find out how the right devices, foundation, and support can make all the difference in your West University Place or Houston, TX&nbsp;home.
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                           Make Sure All Devices Are&nbsp;Compatible
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                   Nothing will hurt your smart home performance more than incompatible devices causing frustration and additional expense. Designing a system where all your technology speaks the same language is one of the biggest priorities during a professional installation. The experts at iconic.systems can advise you on the best lighting, climate, security, and entertainment products. One example would be a Vantage lighting system notifying you if your QMotion shade batteries are running low. With proper design and the necessary programming, we make sure they communicate efficiently through a central home automation&nbsp;system.
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                           Consolidate Control Under One&nbsp;System
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                    That seamless communication between all your different devices is what differentiates a DIY approach from professional home automation. Most of the DIY packages don’t even have an audio component built in. With the latter, you can manage all your technology from a keypad, touchpad, tablet or smartphone. All your smart home control needs are in one place instead of having to switch constantly between keypads, remotes or mobile apps; and it's also easier to maintain it over&nbsp;time.
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                         Create a Networking Backbone for Your&nbsp;Home
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                  Once we’ve made sure that all your technology speaks the same language, we need to facilitate communication. With so many smart devices connecting to your home network, it’s time to give it a bit of a boost. Whether you have a home control system or not, almost everyone can benefit from a better wireless since most solutions are out of date within three or four&nbsp;years.
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                  Upgrading your Wi-fi and home network not only provides for better communication with your automation, it also gives you faster downloads and quicker response from all of your mobile devices. The average home can have as many as 20 devices all trying to access the network at the same time. We work with you to enhance your router bandwidth, better manage your traffic, create a seamless roaming in the home, establish secure remote access, and create an overall stronger foundation for your smart&nbsp;home.
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                         Invest in a System with Strong&nbsp;Support
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                  While issues with home automation systems are rare, even the smallest downtime can be frustrating. To keep your home running smoothly, iconic.systems offers remote monitoring options. This is a proactive approach to monitoring the smart devices and recognizing problems before they stop working. Whether you’re just installing the technology or looking for an upgrade, you can add one of our remote monitoring and management plans to virtually any system. Below we highlight some of our&nbsp;services:
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						  <strong>ISP Manager Plan:</strong> We keep your networking backbone healthy by tracking your uptime, speed, and performance. We work directly with your provider to resolve issues as soon as they&nbsp;occur.
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						  <strong>Standard Care Plan:</strong> With remote access to your home, we can monitor all the core devices linked to your network. We receive immediate alerts as soon as something goes wrong so we can fix it quickly. This plan includes remote reboots and 15 minutes of free remote diagnostics and repair to reduce&nbsp;downtime.
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						  <strong>Preferred Plus Plan:</strong> In addition to the reboot and diagnostics features from the Standard Care Plan, we monitor all the devices on your network (including AV and control equipment) and offer priority on-site service when&nbsp;needed.

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                  Your smart home control installation isn’t complete as soon as all your equipment is plugged in. The technicians at iconic.systems are committed to creating long-lasting relationships with our clients through ongoing training, consulting, and support. To learn more about how we can improve your smart home performance, fill out our <avb-link class="dsg-block-26-link" data-href="https://www.iconic.systems/contacts">online contact&nbsp;form</avb-link>.
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How to optimize your smart home performance

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                        Create a more beautiful, comfortable environment for&nbsp;tenants
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                     <avb-link class="dsg-block-26-link dsg-tools-color-primary" data-href="https://www.iconic.systems/residential-solutions/lighting-control">Lighting control sytems</avb-link>make your properties more marketable by giving your customers unparalleled convenience and control over their lighting, allowing them to alter the look, feel, and mood of a room quickly and&nbsp;easily.
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                     Lighting control systems are easier than ever to install with <avb-link class="dsg-block-26-link" data-href="https://www.iconic.systems/contacts">the help of our team of consultants and designers</avb-link>. Here are 2 reasons why a lighting control system can make your properties more&nbsp;marketable.
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                           The convenience of a lighting control system attracts customers and makes properties feel high-tech (and therefore high-end)
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                   One of the biggest selling points for many modern customers is the right technology. Older technologies are not necessarily turn-offs, but a modern lighting control system allows you to put on a show for customers that delights and impresses. Aside from improving the overall lifestyle of your tenants, this feature makes your property feel more luxurious (and therefore more&nbsp;interesting).
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                   We can install a new lighting control system in your properties quickly and easily, increasing the marketability of your properties to renters or buyers. They’ll have complete control of the lights on their property through dedicated touchpads or on-wall keypads and will be able to remotely control their lights with a simple-to-use smartphone&nbsp;app.
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                           The right lighting control system makes a property feel more elegant and&nbsp;sleek
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                    Instead of having 5 or 6 light switches lined up along the wall in the living room, you can have one elegant keypad that controls the lighting system for the entire room, creating a more elegant, sleeker look for each room of the&nbsp;property.
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                    Our clients in Memorial, TX value the simplicity we’ve given their properties by installing lighting control systems that reduce clutter on their walls. We’ve installed lighting control systems featuring premier brands such as DMF, USAI, Tech Lighting (Element), and LF&nbsp;Illumination.
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                   Traditional light switches offer only two options for the lighting in your properties—on or off—while keypads can have many buttons and control climate, audio, and lighting. Keypads give your customers convenience and control, taking up less space on the wall and giving a sleek modern feel to the&nbsp;property.
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                         Let’s find a light control system that will wow your&nbsp;customers
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                   Let’s talk about how we can find you the perfect lighting control system to make your properties stand out. Reach out to one of our lighting experts by filling out our <avb-link class="dsg-block-26-link" data-href="https://www.iconic.systems/contacts">contact form</avb-link>, giving us a call or using the chat box&nbsp;below.
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2 reasons lighting control systems make your properties stand out

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                        Your family can have a blast spending time outside together with the right&nbsp;equipment
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                     Summer will be here before you know it, and once the kids finish their schoolwork, they’ll be itching to spend less time cooped up indoors. Even though summers reach blistering temps here in West University Place, TX, your backyard can still offer plenty of enjoyment for you and the family if you set up the right <avb-link class="dsg-block-26-link dsg-tools-color-primary" data-href="https://www.iconic.systems/residential-solutions/outdoor-entertainment">outdoor sound system</avb-link>.
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                     In fact, we’re willing to bet you won’t even notice the heat once you’re enveloped in the cool, cool audio streaming through the back patio, pool or yard (or all 3). Keep reading to learn how to get started with your outdoor speaker setup&nbsp;today.   
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                           Choose the right speaker&nbsp;system
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                   A <avb-link class="dsg-block-26-link dsg-tools-color-primary" data-href="https://www.iconic.systems/residential-solutions/home-audio">high-quality speaker system</avb-link> is the centerpiece of your outdoor audio setup, so choose carefully. We recommend you look into the Sonance Landscape Series. Sonance is a leading manufacturer of high-quality speaker systems and sound technology&nbsp;solutions.
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                   The Sonance Landscape Series speakers are designed to provide crystal clear, high-quality sound in any outdoor space. The series includes small satellite speakers with large, powerful drivers that will transmit your music evenly across the patio, pool area or backyard. In-ground subwoofers are conveniently out of sight, but never out of earshot. The entire system can withstand all extreme weather conditions and is incredibly flexible and scalable for any sized outdoor area. Sonance speakers blend in seamlessly with the natural landscape and foliage surrounding your listening space and can be staked to the ground or mounted to tree limbs to suit your desired&nbsp;aesthetic.    
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                    We bet everyone in your family has a different playlist. For dad, maybe it’s a classic rock station on Pandora he jams out to while firing up the grill. For mom, perhaps it’s the smooth jazz playlist on Spotify she enjoys while relaxing by the pool with a book. And for the kids, maybe it’s their favorite movie soundtracks they like to dance to while running around the backyard. When it comes time to set up your outdoor audio system, you want to make sure everyone’s playlist and favorite music services are geared up and easily accessible. So how do you achieve&nbsp;that?
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                   The final touch to your outdoor sound system is one-touch control with the Savant app. With <avb-link class="dsg-block-26-link dsg-tools-color-primary" data-href="https://www.iconic.systems/residential-solutions/home-automation">Savant home automation</avb-link>, you can control your entire outdoor music system from your smartphone. Seamlessly integrate all your favorite streaming services and change up the playlist with the touch of a&nbsp;button.
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                   And Savant home automation can handle so much more than a single sound system. With whole-home automation, Savant effortlessly connects outdoor audio and video, indoor audio and video, lighting control, motorized shades and security &mdash; all in one&nbsp;app. 
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                   Let iconic.systems help you choose and install an outdoor sound system for your West University Place, TX, home that will make you want to stay outside all summer long (even on the hottest of days). Call us at <avb-link class="dsg-block-26-link dsg-tools-color-primary" data-href="tel:713-933-0606">713-933-0606</avb-link>, fill out our <avb-link class="dsg-block-26-link" data-href="https://www.iconic.systems/contacts">online consultation&nbsp;form</avb-link> or chat with a representative right away using the live chat service located at the bottom of your screen.

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                     In previous blogs, we've focused on the many steps we take to optimize performance during our <avb-link class="dsg-block-26-link dsg-tools-color-primary" data-href="https://www.iconic.systems/residential-solutions/home-theater-media-rooms">home theater installations</avb-link>. From equipment to lighting, we do everything possible to get the best audio and video quality in your Memorial, TX home. That doesn’t mean we don’t take aesthetics into account as well. We can work with your interior designer to extend your stylistic vision to your entertainment spaces. Below we highlight a few home theater design tips that will help you create an environment that appeals to&nbsp;you. 
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                   Speakers are often the biggest stylistic element in home theater installations. Since a truly immersive surround sound system requires from 5 to as many as 11 speakers throughout the room, it’s easy for them to overwhelm your décor. One solution is to go with architectural models that hide within your walls and ceilings. You can create a completely concealed speaker system using these products or mix them with traditional speakers to have the best of both worlds.  Another solution is to make your speakers a stylistic statement. <avb-link class="dsg-block-26-link dsg-tools-color-primary" data-href="https://www.iconic.systems/our-brands">High-end audio manufacturers</avb-link> like Wilson Audio, Martin Logan, and B&amp;W offer innovative designs that could easily be a showpiece in your theater and give the best sound&nbsp;possible. 
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                   Many of our clients like the idea of improving the room acoustics but don’t like the idea of boring acoustic panels attached to the wall.  From custom designs to specialty manufacturers, we can offer a wide range of acoustic treatments that will make everything sound better, but blend into the room aesthetics.  Laser cut wooden baffles with dampening material behind them look more like art and less like acoustic panels.  There are even under carpet products that are very effective but totally invisible.  We utilize many of these solutions in our showrooms and most people never even notice them as part of the&nbsp;décor. 
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                   Sconces are a common addition to our home theater installations. They help to recreate the feel of a commercial theater and provide lighting that won't affect your screen since it's directed elsewhere for ambiance. Because we incorporate <avb-link class="dsg-block-26-link dsg-tools-color-primary" data-href="https://www.iconic.systems/residential-solutions/home-automation">smart control</avb-link> in our theaters, it's easy for you to dim these fixtures to the ideal intensity when you sit down to watch a movie.  Hitting a “watch movie” button on a remote not only fires up the A/V components needed, it also adjusts the lights and closes the shades to give an immersive feel to the&nbsp;experience. 
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				  Depending on the theme for your theater you’re going to want to add some décor once it’s all set up. From a sleek iPort sleeve for an iPad with a coordinating table top mount, sometimes it is the small details that stand out.  Relocating thermostats out of site and using hidden sensors to adjust the temperature can also clean up the look.  LED lighting under steps or behind a screen add life to the room when the movie starts.  Like with most projects, proper planning and design can turn the ordinary into the&nbsp;extraordinary.  
                  
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                   Do you have any other stylistic concerns when it comes to our home theater installations? We can help you with your inquiry and advise you on the best solution for your space. Just give us a call at <avb-link class="dsg-block-26-link dsg-tools-color-primary" data-href="tel:713-933-0606">713-933-0606</avb-link> or fill out <avb-link class="dsg-block-26-link" data-href="https://www.iconic.systems/contacts">our online contact&nbsp;form</avb-link>.
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What are 3 revolutionary home technology systems are gaining popularity lately?

<p>What 3 revolutionary home technology systems are gaining popularity lately?</p>
<h2>Home Microgrid</h2>
<p>First of all, what is a microgrid? This is a system of components that can provide its own energy/power for a home. This could be a battery for storing energy, solar panels for harvesting energy, a generator for converting natural gas to energy, or a combination of all of them. While we don&rsquo;t install generators or solar panels, we can design systems to integrate them, store power for off-grid use, and manage loads in the home to make power more efficient in the home. You may be surprised to know that one of the main players in this space is Savant. A sister company, Racepoint Energy, was founded by the same people who started Savant many years ago. Recently the two companies were merged under the Savant name, around the same time that Savant acquired GE Lighting. So now you have the background of off-grid power management developed by Racepoint, lighting technology from GE Lighting, and the simplicity and elegance of Savant control all under one brand.</p>
<p>Savant makes very innovative products, called companion breaker modules, that can turn off loads and circuits but can even be used as dimmers for lighting. This is an extremely efficient way to do lighting control but also to give you load level control for when the home goes off the grid or has power loss. The companion breaker modules can turn off non-essential loads either on a schedule or during a power loss event, which will give batteries a longer run time. Even though Savant actually manufacturers these companion breaker modules for some of the biggest names in the electrical world, they partnered with companies who are already the leaders in the inverter, battery, and transfer switch space. Names like Schneider Electric, Generac, Fortress Batteries, and Sol-Ark may ring a bell. These are the brands and products that would be packaged together to create a microgrid in a home. And in typical Savant fashion, managing all of this is extremely easy for homeowners through the Savant Pro App.</p>
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<h2>Centralized Lighting Control&nbsp;</h2>
<p>This is a method of controlling light fixtures and other lighting loads without wiring up banks of light switches in the wall. This is done for a variety of reasons. As lighting in the home continues to evolve, this method allows more loads to be in a room to provide the layers of light that you see in so many well-designed homes. Instead of having 6 light switches (or dimmers) in a kitchen to control all of the various lights (undercabinet, island pendant, general lighting, task lighting, cove lighting, in cabinet lighting), you simply have one keypad with multiple buttons. Let&rsquo;s face it; no one wants to set each light individually anyway, so a single button on the keypad can do all the work for you and set each load to the level that makes it easy to cook or shows off the kitchen. There are many manufacturers that make products to do centralized lighting control in a home. We handle two of the top three brands in our company. This technology has been around for decades in commercial buildings and in high-end homes. But now, with products, like the Savant companion breakers mentioned above, the price of entry into this type of system has gotten more affordable &ndash; and versatile. You don&rsquo;t even have to do the whole house this way in order to take advantage of the benefits. We often find that doing one level with the living spaces in a centralized method and doing the bedroom level in a more traditional way (using wireless dimmers) can be a really efficient way to get the best of both worlds while still keeping control of all of the lighting in the home. Another side, but still really nice, the benefit is that there are many more options in keypad styles with centralized lighting control systems. Brushed metals, glass, and custom color matching are just some of the options you could get with this type of system that would not be available in retrofit products.</p>
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<h2>Hidden Technology</h2>
<p>We do a higher percentage of luxury condos than most integrators in this market. Why does that matter? Well, for one, space in a condo is at a premium. This has led us to become experts in hidden, concealed, and in wall technology. We can do the whole audio with a subwoofer, surround receiver, television, Zoom server, cable box / Apple TV, and power conditioning behind a TV in a frame. We can do whole home control, distributed audio, and network in a rack that hangs on a wall BEHIND clothes in a closet. Our condo clients are thrilled to know that we can get rid of the floor rack for equipment that takes up precious closet space. Some of our most popular architectural speakers are the same size and shape as the light fixtures, so they nearly disappear. Of course, we have actual invisible speakers too. Even simple items like an outlet in a kitchen backsplash can be concealed with Trufig. While it won&rsquo;t totally disappear (you need to use it, right?), it will blend in. Art lifts and motorization have also come a long way in hiding televisions. It is art when it is not used and a TV when you need it. Even the TV frame concept mentioned above is a way to conceal technology in a way that it is present at the TV location, but with it being hidden from view. We use these in lots of places like living rooms and bedrooms where you wouldn&rsquo;t want to see the ugly side view of the TV in most cases. Although many of the concealed technology items require planning during the construction phases, the TV frames (and sometimes art lifts) are examples of items that can be added as a retrofit.</p>
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Our customers in River Oaks, TX, know that iconic. systems designs dedicated listening rooms and home theaters that please even the pickiest of audiophiles—learn more.

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<h2>Create the Ultimate Environment for Listening to Your Favorite Recordings</h2>
<p>There are plenty of reasons why your home should have a dedicated listening room. Music has been medically proven to reduce stress, increase creativity, and help us sleep better. It simply helps us live a better life. So why wouldn&rsquo;t you want to get your hands on the best audio quality available?</p>
<p>If you need to escape the daily grind and relax by listening to your favorite music, or meditation sounds, having a separate room to immerse yourself requires the right sound design.</p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"><a href="https://www.iconic.systems/about-us" target="_blank"><span style="color: #000000;">Dedicated listening rooms</span></a></span>&nbsp;designed by the iconic. systems team in River Oaks, TX, can be accessed by the digital device of your choice and offer you the same listening experiences you have at a recording studio or concert hall.</p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"><a href="https://www.iconic.systems/blog/bring-immersive-sound-to-your-home-theater" target="_blank"><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>SEE ALSO: Bring Immersive Sound to Your Home Theater</strong></span></a></span></p>
<h3><strong>1.&nbsp;</strong>The Must-Have Components of a Dedicated Listening Room</h3>
<p><strong></strong>People who appreciate music appreciate audio quality. There&rsquo;s not a note or a track of music they want to miss out on while listening to their favorite band or piece of music. How can you ensure you get this top-notch quality every time? It starts with having the right components in place.</p>
<p>At the center of your listening room is a two-channel audio system. Start off with a pair of high-end loudspeakers&mdash;like the&nbsp;<span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #000000;">Bowers &amp; Wilkins 800 series Diamond</span></span>&nbsp;or Wilson Audio. Both have long-standing histories as being best in class, while originating from music backgrounds.&nbsp; Then you want to focus on getting a quality signal to them through the right electronics. &nbsp;Good speakers sound great on almost anything, but for the best performance, we recommend separate pre-amplifiers and amplifiers from companies like&nbsp;Dan D&rsquo;Agostino, McIntosh, Devialet, or NAD.</p>
<p>Finally, work your way back through high-quality wiring to your source component. Even the best electronics can&rsquo;t work magic if you start off with a bad signal. For the best sound, a turntable can be the go-to option.&nbsp; Still considered one of the best sounding options, you maintain the tactile feel of selecting the music and listening through it the way it was meant to be.&nbsp; However, digital has now surpassed, or at least equaled, vinyl performance. High-quality streaming from Tidal or Qobuz are at least CD quality and often better for music subscriptions.&nbsp; Purchased high resolution is available from many sources and components from Aurender, NAD, and others can handle either purchased or streamed high-resolution formats in all their glory.</p>
<p>Outside of the equipment, one important aspect of your listening room is the room itself. &nbsp;While we have intentionally set up rooms in our store locations to show that small rooms can give good results, not every room is ideal.&nbsp; Various acoustic treatments can help overcome problematic room issues.&nbsp; That is why it&rsquo;s so important to work with a professional who can help you prepare the space to make it the ultimate sonic environment.</p>
<h3><strong>2. Your Music Deserves The Right Audio Design</strong></h3>
<p>Have you ever been to a concert and couldn&rsquo;t hear the vocals, or have you ever been to the movie theater and the music soundtrack was so loud it was actually distracting? Or worse the audio was just plain bad?</p>
<p>These two things usually occur because of poor design, poor equipment, and a lack of expertise. Just as sound engineers test the sound level of every microphone and musical instrument, the audio specialists at&nbsp;<span style="color: #000000;"><a href="https://www.iconic.systems/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #000000;">iconic.systems</span></a></span>&nbsp;perform many similar calibrations.</p>
<p>The audio professionals on our staff are able to choose the right audio electronics and position speakers for optimal sound quality. &nbsp;Once you decide on speakers, our installation team can stage them correctly, which is a requirement from companies like Wilson Audio because it is so important.&nbsp; &nbsp;We&rsquo;ll even calibrate your speakers to meet the particular dimensions of the room to ensure everyone enjoys your&nbsp;<span style="color: #000000;"><a href="https://www.iconic.systems/catalog/pro-audio" target="_blank"><span style="color: #000000;">high-end audio system</span></a></span>&nbsp;to its fullest.&nbsp; Then any additional recommendations on acoustical treatments and any other upgrades to other equipment can be made.&nbsp;</p>
<h3><strong>Let Us Design a Dedicated Listening Room to Your Exact Specifications</strong></h3>
<p>Since more people are now spending more time at home, it&rsquo;s the perfect time to reconnect with your music collection. Let&rsquo;s talk about how we can design a dedicated listening room in your home.</p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"><a href="https://www.iconic.systems/contacts" target="_blank"><span style="color: #000000;">Contact us today</span></a></span></p>

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