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Beyond Equipment: How an audiophile Mastered Acoustics Through Expert-Led DIY Innovation

by Nyal Mellor October 29, 2024

“Hiring Acoustic Frontiers was easily the best money I spent during my music appreciation journey.” — Allen A.

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Elevating Home Theater Design: The Crucial Role of Partnering with a Designer from the Start

by Nyal Mellor May 29, 2024

Learn why consulting with a professional when integrating a dedicated media space into architectural plans is crucial to avoiding costly mistakes and ensuring a truly immersive and unparalleled home entertainment experience.

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Investing in Excellence: The Value of Working with Professionals for Your Home Theater

by Nyal Mellor March 30, 2024

Clint, an avid DIYer, planned on building his own home theater to cut costs until he realized the complexity of the task. "One piece of advice I came across most often was to hire a professional. I was hesitant, but I just found myself going in circles and didn't want to invest in something I'd later regret."

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Another AVS HTotM! Reimagining Home Theaters in Small Spaces

by Nyal Mellor January 19, 2024

Discover how Acoustic Frontiers transformed a small space into a high-performance home theater and another AVS Forum Home Theater of The Month. Unique challenges and innovative solutions deliver an immersive audio-video experience.

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AVS Forum Home Theater Projects....23+ with 7 Home Theater of the Month Awards

by Nyal Mellor November 29, 2023

Here's the list of all the AVS Forum home theater projects we have helped design (in no particular order. Last update 8/5/24.

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Stuck In the Middle: Soundproofing a Condo

by Nyal Mellor October 28, 2023

"I’m totally blown away by the project's outcome and can’t believe I can enjoy the room at concert levels without disturbing my neighbors!" Charlie H

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Transforming an Unfinished Basement into a High Performance Multi-Media Room

by Nyal Mellor July 13, 2023

Core home theater design package with addition of sound isolation, lighting and hush box design.

"The final results are phenomenal with detail and dynamics that are stunning" Andrew B.

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California Dreamin' - Another AVS Home Theater of The Month!

by Nyal Mellor June 15, 2023

Home theater design: audio/video layout, subwoofer placement optimization, baffle wall and riser; acoustic treatment.

"It's just a better experience overall (than a commercial theater)" Travis C.

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South Carolina Walk Out Basement Home Theater

by Nyal Mellor February 12, 2023

Home theater in walk out basement. Scope of work: core home theater design package, sound isolation, HVAC, riser, hush box and baffle wall design.

"The end result is nothing short of spectacular." David W.

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Home Theater Excellence in Ohio Custom Home

by Nyal Mellor February 12, 2023

Home theater in custom home. Scope: core home theater design package w' sound isolation, equipment & acoustic treatment.

"Our room turned out way better than we ever expected. Everyone is amazed at the sound and picture quality!” Todd B.

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Houston Home Theater Remodel - Builder Grade to High Performance

by Nyal Mellor February 12, 2023

Transformation of a builder grade home theater. Scope: core home theater design package, equipment, acoustic treatment and audio calibration.

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Home Theater Attic Conversion in North Carolina

by Nyal Mellor February 12, 2023

Conversion of an attic into a dedicated home theater. Scope: complete home theater design package, equipment & acoustic treatment.

"I definitely recommend Acoustic Frontiers to anyone looking for a top of the line home theater.” Dan M.

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