San Diego home stereo addition - Martin Logan ESL-X towers with Martin Logan powered subwoofer

Have you ever gone into Fry’s or Best Buy and walked through the home stereo section and felt an overwhelming flood of sheer panic and a multitude of questions rush in and pummel your brain? Maybe the experience was not that extreme but it can be a little daunting walking up and down all those rows of home stereo equipment.  You may have questions like “What are the differences between this model and that model – they look exactly the same?  Which audio/video receiver, or AVR, is going to be best for me in my home?  Does this home stereo come with speakers or do I need to buy those separately? What the heck is a 7.1 or 5.1.4 surround sound system?  Will this receiver allow me to have music throughout my entire house?" These are all very common questions and these are all questions that we can intelligently and clearly answer for you.

Don’t feel bad if you are one of the people that I described above.  There are many different products that fall into the ‘home stereo system’ category.  On top of that, there are even sub-categories that fall into that main category.  You have audio/video receivers, multi-zone AVRs, multi-zone amps, home-theater-in-a-box (HTIB), and even Wi-Fi Music systems such as Sonos.  If you don’t do this stuff everyday like we do it can be a lot to take in and figure out.  Fortunately, that's where we come in.

We know exactly the right questions to ask to ensure you get just the right audio/video equipment for your home.  Not only do we have the knowledge to get a personalized home stereo system designed for you, but we have the top-of-the line name brands you know and love such as Yamaha, Sony, Parasound, Sonos, Origin Acoustics, Monitor Audio, Definitive Technology and so many more.  We can design a system for you (no matter how small or large), get the quality name brand equipment, cleanly and professionally install the system and teach you how to use the system with your eyes closed (if you so desired).

Save yourself or someone you know from wandering aimlessly up and down the aisles of some speaker showroom, wishing you could get the personal and completely undivided attention you deserve.  Question no further about home stereo systems.  Visit our website (www.airetheaterdesigns.com) and give us a call.  We are here to help you. We are San Diego's home stereo and audio specialists! UPDATE: Here's some new videos we've produced about some of today's best stereo systems! See below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B--DN9kqJcs

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San Diego's home theater experts proudly serve all of San Diego County especially the communities and cities of Central San Diego County which includes Del Cerro, Allied Gardens, Talmadge, Kensington, Hillcrest, Mission Valley, Fashion Valley, La Mesa, Lake Murray, Friars, North Park, Balboa Park, Clairemont, Kearny Mesa, Mission Bay, Mission Beach, Pacific Beach, Ocean Beach, Imperial Beach, Pt Loma and Downtown San Diego. We also gladly serve those in North San Diego County which includes Carlsbad, San Marcos, Vista, Elfin Forest, Oceanside, Olivenhain, Escondido, Encinitas, Cardiff by the Sea, Solana Beach, Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe, 4S Ranch, Santaluz, La Jolla, Poway and Rancho Bernardo. We aren't forgetting about our East County friends in El Cajon, Blossom Valley, Lakeside and Alpine. Need help in Murrieta, Temecula or Wildomar? We're there too.

In ceiling speakers - Some options in our home theater store

Looking for a clean, hidden way to provide great sound for music and movies in your home? In-ceiling speakers may be the option for you. These speakers provide a stealth look and can give you very good sound. However, there are a few considerations when choosing in-ceiling speakers for your surround sound system or whole-house audio project.

1)  Quality of sound: Dollar-for-dollar, you will always get better sound out of conventional box speakers than using some form of hidden in-ceiling or in-wall speaker. If you don't have the floor/cabinet space for box speakers, in-ceiling models can be a good compromise. NOTE: Speakers make the biggest difference for the buck when it comes to sound quality. If you enjoy music and want the excitement of the theater in your room, we recommend going with the best speaker that your budget allows for.

2) Sound transfer: Are you installing in-ceiling speakers on the ground floor of a two-story home? If so, know that sound will transfer from the speakers up into the living area above. This element is can be frustrating if you aren't aware of this prior to the installation. Fortunately, most of our BETTER in-ceiling speakers have enclosures that dampen this sound transfer between floors. Our install professionals will make this determination before your install takes place.

3) Installation: There are a number of construction aspects to consider when installing in-ceiling speakers. There are also acoustic considerations that can determine which speaker is best for your home. Discussing your needs with an audio professional definitely pays dividends and ensures that you will be happy with your audio/video and speaker installation.

Interested in in-ceiling speakers, San Diego? Give us a call. Brands? We carry some of the best brands available of in-ceiling and in-wall speakers such as Episode Signature, Definitive Technology, Monitor Audio and Martin Logan. Let San Diego's in-ceiling and audio installation company enhance your life through music and movies.

San Diego's home theater experts proudly serve all of San Diego County especially the communities and cities of Central San Diego County which includes Del Cerro, Allied Gardens, Talmadge, Kensington, Hillcrest, Mission Valley, Fashion Valley, La Mesa, Lake Murray, Friars, North Park, Balboa Park, Clairemont, Kearny Mesa, Mission Bay, Mission Beach, Pacific Beach, Ocean Beach, Imperial Beach, Pt Loma and Downtown San Diego. We also gladly serve those in North San Diego County which includes Carlsbad, San Marcos, Vista, Elfin Forest, Oceanside, Olivenhain, Escondido, Encinitas, Cardiff by the Sea, Solana Beach, Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe, 4S Ranch, Santaluz, La Jolla, Poway and Rancho Bernardo. We aren't forgetting about our East County friends in El Cajon, Blossom Valley, Lakeside and Alpine. Need help in Murrieta, Temecula or Wildomar? We're there too.

FREE FREE FREE!!!!!! One of our favorite speaker lines, Martin Logan, is doing some great stuff for the big game. For a limited time, get FREE subwoofers with the purchase of selected speaker pairs. See below for details.

One of the greatest movie lines ever was uttered by Conan the Barbarian. When asked "What is best in life?" He responds "To crush your enemies, to see them driven before you and to hear the lamentations of their women." He obviously forgot the 4th greatest thing which is FREE SPEAKERS FROM DEFINITIVE TECHNOLOGY! Until stock remains you can now get FREE center channel speakers with select purchases. Some examples are:

BP9060-ST - Buy pair at $1099 each speaker and get a FREE $699 CS9060 center channel!

BP9040-ST- Buy pair at $899 each speaker and get a FREE $499 CS9040 center channel!

BP9020-ST - Buy pair at  $649 each speaker and get a FREE $499 CS9020 center channel!

We don't know why they are doing this but let's capitalize on their lunacy! Call us up and make an appointment to listen to Def Tech...we think you'll be sold just like we were. Enjoy movies and music in sonic perfection with some help from your friends at Aire Theater Designs, your San Diego Definitive Technology experts.

San Diego Home Theater Installers Aire Theater Designs proudly serves all of San Diego County which includes Del Cerro, Allied Gardens, Talmadge, Kensington, Hillcrest, Mission Valley, Fashion Valley, El Cajon, Blossom Valley, La Mesa, Lake Murray, Friars, North Park, Balboa Park, Clairemont, Kearny Mesa, Mission Bay, Mission Beach, Pacific Beach, Ocean Beach, Imperial Beach, Pt Loma and Downtown San Diego. We also gladly serve those in North San Diego County which includes Carlsbad, San Marcos, Vista, Elfin Forest, Oceanside, Escondido, Encinitas, Cardiff by the Sea, Solana Beach, Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe, 4S Ranch, Santaluz, La Jolla, Poway, and Rancho Bernardo. Need help in Murrieta, Wildomar, Temecula, Fallbrook or Bonsall...we're there too.

Martin Logan, Monitor Audio, Velodyne and Definitive Technology speakers ready for your ear!

Do you know what makes a good speaker store? First...you need to sell speakers. That nonsense aside, the salespeople at a speaker store need to know their trade cold. This entails not just knowing the pieces and parts of the speaker component but becoming familiar with the future home of the speakers...your house. Before we sell anything, we ask many questions that determine what speaker will be right for you. What's the size of your room? Vaulted ceilings? Do you have wood floors or carpet? What type of electronics will be powering the speakers? Who will be listening to them? What will you be listening to more...movies or music? What kind of sound levels...moderate or level 11? This information is crucial to determining what speaker will ultimately be best for you.

Did you know that most speaker stores sound horrible? The combination of drop ceilings, LOTS of hanging wires from speakers and the presence of other speakers in the room make for a very poor acoustic environment. In most cases, speakers will sound much better in your home than in the speaker showroom. This is why the above conversation is so important in determining what will be the best sounding speaker for your home.

So how do you make a good decision with all of the confusion we have now brought to light? Easy! Call us up and schedule a visit in your home. After some discussion and an inspection of your place, we can recommend what will be best for your home and ears. Come visit San Diego's home of the best speakers and knowledge in town at Aire Theater Designs.

San Diego's speaker store Aire Theater Designs proudly serves all of San Diego County which includes Del Cerro, Allied Gardens, Talmadge, Kensington, Hillcrest, Mission Valley, Fashion Valley, El Cajon, Blossom Valley, La Mesa, Lake Murray, Friars, North Park, Balboa Park, Clairemont, Kearny Mesa, Mission Bay, Mission Beach, Pacific Beach, Ocean Beach, Imperial Beach, Pt Loma and Downtown San Diego. We also gladly serve those in North San Diego County which includes Carlsbad, San Marcos, Vista, Elfin Forest, Oceanside, Escondido, Encinitas, Cardiff by the Sea, Solana Beach, Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe, 4S Ranch, Santaluz, La Jolla, Poway, and Rancho Bernardo. Need help in Murrieta, Wildomar, Temecula, Fallbrook or Bonsall...we're there too.

Sonos PLAY5 stereo demo - San Diego

Our Sonos rep stopped by the office today to see if we had experienced the Sonos PLAY5 speakers. We have heard them previously but we were intrigued by his stereo demo offer so we took a break to listen. In a nutshell, this entails using 2 of Sonos' reference speakers in stereo (just one pair of speakers). After listening to multiple tracks through these speakers, we were blown away by the bass, accuracy and imaging from this set-up.

This configuration could be a GREAT way to get a good sounding stereo set-up without spending a ton of money. For example, a quality stereo list of gear reads as follows:

BETTER 2 CHANNEL STEREO SYSTEM:

• Monitor Audio Gold series bookshelf speakers: $2195.00
• Parasound pre-pro combo of amplifier/pre-amplifier: $2099.98
• Sonos CONNECT music streamer: $349.99
• Wires and accessories: $125.00

The above stereo system is fantastic but it also costs almost $4800.00. The pair of Sonos PLAY5 speakers only costs $999.98 and provides FANTASTIC sound! Interested in hearing more? Call San Diego's Sonos PLAY5 leading dealer and let us happily get you on the right path to good sound.

P.S. 07/07/2021 - Sonos has a new model called the Sonos FIVE instead of the PLAY5. Wondering about the FIVE vs PLAY5? The sound is virtually similar to the old one but the FIVE features updated technology and more processing power. These features mean very little to the average human so if you want GREAT sound out of a portable speaker, this is a fantastic choice! 

San Diego Home Theater Installers Aire Theater Designs proudly serves all of San Diego County which includes Del Cerro, Allied Gardens, Talmadge, Kensington, Hillcrest, Mission Valley, Fashion Valley, El Cajon, Blossom Valley, La Mesa, Lake Murray, Friars, North Park, Balboa Park, Clairemont, Kearny Mesa, Mission Bay, Mission Beach, Pacific Beach, Ocean Beach, Imperial Beach, Pt Loma and Downtown San Diego. We also gladly serve those in North San Diego County which includes Carlsbad, San Marcos, Vista, Elfin Forest, Oceanside, Escondido, Encinitas, Cardiff by the Sea, Solana Beach, Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe, 4S Ranch, Santaluz, La Jolla, Poway, and Rancho Bernardo. Need help in Murrieta, Wildomar, Temecula, Fallbrook or Bonsall...we're there too.

FREE FREE FREE!!!!!! One of our favorite speaker lines, Martin Logan, is doing some great stuff for the big game. For a limited time, get FREE speakers with the purchase of selected speaker pairs. See below for details.

As we discussed in our last article, we love Black Friday because we have the day off and are lounging around with family. We don't work or shop on Black Friday and you shouldn't either! Here's another one of our "Shop Black Friday early" specials. Sonos is running a sale where you save $50.00 if you buy a bundle pack of two PLAY1 units. We are accepting pre-orders and this sale begins on 11/15/2015. Ask any member of our sales staff for details. Below is a recap of one of our earlier articles about using two Sonosii as opposed to 1.

"Today I installed two Sonos Play1’s in a 10’x10’ kitchen.  It sounded good as usual. With the Sonos phone app I was then able to change the two speakers to stereo and WOW...it really changed the sound by separating the music and really filled the room. I demoed some jazz and the horns and the drums seemed to come from opposite ends of the Kitchen! It sounded REALLY fantastic.

The client then asked if I could put one of the speakers in another room. With the app I was able to easily remove the mode for one room (two speakers simultaneously playing in stereo) and change it to a mode that is best if you want music in two separate rooms. What a cool feature!  Sonos: Easy to move, control volume and pause with app, group all or some rooms and get all the music streaming you can imagine. Sonos: Easily add more speakers like the Playbar, the Sonos SUB for BIG BASS or 3 different sizes of speakers in a good/better/best set-up. Yep, I’m a fan and will have Two Please (in Stereo)."

Check out our Houzz page for some more specifics on the Sonos products.

http://www.houzz.com/photos/16885292/After-ATDSonos-surround-sound-and-a-VERY-clean-look-contemporary-home-theater-san-diego

 Love music? We do too! Call San Diego's leading Sonos dealer and experience how Sonos can enhance your life through music and movies.

San Diego Home Theater Installers Aire Theater Designs proudly serves all of San Diego County which includes Del Cerro, Allied Gardens, Talmadge, Kensington, Hillcrest, Mission Valley, Fashion Valley, El Cajon, Blossom Valley, La Mesa, Lake Murray, Friars, North Park, Balboa Park, Clairemont, Kearny Mesa, Mission Bay, Mission Beach, Pacific Beach, Ocean Beach, Imperial Beach, Pt Loma and Downtown San Diego. We also gladly serve those in North San Diego County which includes Carlsbad, San Marcos, Vista, Elfin Forest, Oceanside, Escondido, Encinitas, Cardiff by the Sea, Solana Beach, Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe, 4S Ranch, Santaluz, La Jolla, Poway, and Rancho Bernardo. Need help in Murrieta, Wildomar, Temecula, Fallbrook or Bonsall...we're there too.

If you've done business with us before, you may know that we don't believe in Black Friday. To elaborate, we believe Black Friday should be spent with family and gorging on leftovers...not standing in line for hours. For this reason, we start announcing Black Friday specials as soon as we can. Here's our first sale from one of our favorite audio companies. Martin Logan has just announced some offers that provide you with FREE subwoofers and big savings. See below:

Buy a pair of ESL tower speakers or Motion 20/Motion 40s and get a FREE Dynamo500 subwoofer- Save $495!  

Buy a pair of THEOS tower speakers or Motion 60s and get a FREE Dynamo700 subwoofer- Save $695!

If you haven't heard Martin Logan, give us a call and make an appointment for a listen. You provide the ears and we'll provide the wine and acoustic alchemy. Enjoy movies and music in sonic perfection with some help from your friends at Aire Theater Designs, your San Diego Martin Logan and audio experts.

San Diego Home Theater Installers Aire Theater Designs proudly serves all of San Diego County which includes Del Cerro, Allied Gardens, Talmadge, Kensington, Hillcrest, Mission Valley, Fashion Valley, El Cajon, Blossom Valley, La Mesa, Lake Murray, Friars, North Park, Balboa Park, Clairemont, Kearny Mesa, Mission Bay, Mission Beach, Pacific Beach, Ocean Beach, Imperial Beach, Pt Loma and Downtown San Diego. We also gladly serve those in North San Diego County which includes Carlsbad, San Marcos, Vista, Elfin Forest, Oceanside, Escondido, Encinitas, Cardiff by the Sea, Solana Beach, Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe, 4S Ranch, Santaluz, La Jolla, Poway, and Rancho Bernardo. Need help in Murrieta, Wildomar, Temecula, Fallbrook or Bonsall...we're there too.

We have decided to title the here and now as "AUDIO OCTOBER". This is because a few of our favorite speaker companies, Definitive Technology and Martin Logan, have decided to offer some very attractive specials. In addition to the previous blog articles (See links: http://www.airetheaterdesigns.com/blog/item/150-definitive-technology-sales-speaker-sales-in-in-san-diego), Martin Logan has just announced some offers that provide you with FREE subwoofers and big savings. See below:

Buy a pair of ESL tower speakers or Motion 20/Motion 40s and get a FREE Dynamo500 subwoofer- Save $495!  

Buy a MOTIONVISION premium soundbar and save $300!

Buy a pair of THEOS tower speakers or Motion 60s and get a FREE Dynamo700 subwoofer- Save $695!

If you haven't heard Martin Logan, give us a call and make an appointment for a listen. You provide the ears and we'll provide the wine and acoustic alchemy. Enjoy movies and music in sonic perfection with some help from your friends at Aire Theater Designs, your San Diego Martin Logan and audio experts.

San Diego Home Theater Installers Aire Theater Designs proudly serves all of San Diego County which includes Del Cerro, Allied Gardens, Talmadge, Kensington, Hillcrest, Mission Valley, Fashion Valley, El Cajon, Blossom Valley, La Mesa, Lake Murray, Friars, North Park, Balboa Park, Clairemont, Kearny Mesa, Mission Bay, Mission Beach, Pacific Beach, Ocean Beach, Imperial Beach, Pt Loma and Downtown San Diego. We also gladly serve those in North San Diego County which includes Carlsbad, San Marcos, Vista, Elfin Forest, Oceanside, Escondido, Encinitas, Cardiff by the Sea, Solana Beach, Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe, 4S Ranch, Santaluz, La Jolla, Poway, and Rancho Bernardo. Need help in Murrieta, Wildomar, Temecula, Fallbrook or Bonsall...we're there too.