Send us a text What happens when passionate home cinema specialists decide to join forces? The Home Cinema Alliance represents a revolutionary approach to an age-old problem: how small, specialised businesses can effectively market themselves while maintaining laser focus on their craft. Founded around 2018 by industry veterans with decades of combined experience, the HCA has evolved into a powerful collective that pools marketing resources, shares technical expertise, and connects homeowner...
Send us a text What happens when military-grade precision meets home automation? Andy from Moss Tech reveals his remarkable journey from Royal Air Force electronic engineer working on Tornado and Jaguar aircraft to pioneering smart home solutions across the UK. Andy's transition began modestly—a one-man electrical business started while still serving in the RAF, sometimes accepting payment in runner beans from grateful elderly clients. This side hustle, built on the foundation of military pu...
Send us a text Have you ever wondered what happens when you place 22 identical speakers around a dining room in Versailles? For Trinov Audio founder Arnaud Laborie, this experiment revealed how dramatically speaker placement affects sound reproduction, sparking a revolution in 3D audio processing that continues to this day. David Meyerowitz takes us through Trinnov's fascinating journey from its early experiments to its current position as an audio processing innovator. The company's philoso...
Send us a text The age-old question for home entertainment enthusiasts: should you create a dedicated cinema room or a versatile media room? Stuart Burgess and Simon Gregory dive deep into this fascinating topic, unpacking the crucial differences that will help you make the right choice for your home and lifestyle. "No other purpose, no compromises" becomes the defining mantra of dedicated cinema spaces – purpose-built environments where every element from acoustics to lighting is optimised ...
Send us a text From stadium tours with Grammy-winning producers to crafting the perfect acoustic environments for home cinemas, Darren of Cinema Luxe shares how his unique journey through music and interior design created the foundation for a specialist business that's redefining home entertainment spaces. At Cinema Luxe, the philosophy is refreshingly straightforward: create extraordinary environments where audio-visual technology can truly shine without competing with integrators. "We don'...
Send us a text The home cinema is no longer just a place to watch movies but has evolved into a multi-purpose sanctuary that can become your favourite room in the house. We explore how these spaces provide escape and relaxation while serving as family gathering spots. • Home cinemas are evolving into tranquil multi-purpose spaces beyond just movie watching • These rooms provide acoustic isolation that creates a sense of escape from everyday life • Garden audio systems are becoming increasing...
Send us a text What happens when audio technology experts design entertainment spaces specifically for families? This revealing conversation with Jamie and Mel of CAVD Distribution pulls back the curtain on a world most consumers never see – where custom-designed home entertainment systems create magical family experiences far beyond what mass-market products can deliver. Celebrating their 11th year in business, CAVD Distribution has established itself as a carefully curated distributor repr...
Send us a text Stuart Lillis takes us behind the curtain of Limitless Automation, sharing how his 25-year journey in home entertainment has shaped his approach to creating extraordinary cinema spaces. From his humble beginnings as a "spotty teenager emptying vans" during the era when plasma TVs were replacing CRTs, to founding his own successful company, Stuart's story reflects the evolution of our entire industry. "My passion has always been working in people's homes," Stuart reveals, expla...
Send us a text Stuart and Simon discuss the merits of streaming services versus physical media and high-end digital platforms, such as Kaleidescape, offering insights into the significant quality differences and how to achieve the best viewing experience based on your setup. • Streaming services offer convenience but deliver only about 1/3 of the video quality (16Mbps vs 48-58Mbps) and 1/7 of the audio quality compared to physical media or Kaleidescape • Physical media continues to deliver s...
Send us a text This is the first episode in a special series of podcasts which go behind the scenes in the Cinema and Home Technology Industry. We've already shot quite a few, so be sure to like and subscribe so you don't miss out. In this episode, we sit down with Dan from Hidden Home Tech to gain his inside view on our industry, including some of his history in technology and where he thinks his brand is headed in the future. We also discuss his likes and dislikes, and if money were ...
Send us a text A true home cinema cannot be ‘bought in a box’ but is built bespoke for you by an expert, matching your needs and delivering performance beyond expectations. Stuart and Simon discuss the confusion which has existed for decades around the phrase "Home Cinema" and, as industry veterans working in the Home Cinema Industry for over 45 years combined, how you build a true Home Cinema. Plus, what projects we have been working on and Tech News from inside the industry from LG an...