Home Audio
Our stable of world-class brands and products capture the thunder and nuance of cinema and music. When we couple our line of products with our design & installation experience - we deliver the full home entertainment experience.
Audio
We offer an extensive line of audio solutions for residential and commercial applications.
We feature products - from high performance stereo system, home theater, streaming audio to commercial background music - we speak audio!
Video
We offer a range of video products: televisions, projectors and digital signage.
We have the latest in home theater projectors, 4K televisions, hidden video capabilities and outdoor solutions for entertaining on the patio.
Automation
We offer the ability to control your home and business from your Smartphone.
Let us show you just how easy it is for you and your family to be in full control from anywhere, anytime - and in many ways - simplify your lives.
FAQ - Residential Frequently Asked Questions
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I want to get better sound with my TV. What are my options?
There are several options... ranging from a single-speaker sound bar to on-wall or in-wall and in-ceiling speaker options to full multi-speaker surround sound systems. We also feature invisible speakers which are mounted directly in the drywall - making for a completely stealth installation. Any one of these options can turn your room into a great listening space. Give us a call if you want to learn more.
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How do I know which speakers to choose and where to place them?
There are many choices when it comes to home audio or home theater speakers, and you'll want to be sure that your speakers work well together and with your receiver. Consider purchasing speakers that are voice-matched, which means the speakers produce similar tonal quality and share the same harmonic characteristics. For placement of speakers, we offer in-home walk throughs to assess what are your best options. Our staff are have decades of experience in placing speakers in the most advantageous location for the best performance.
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How is Dolby Atmos different than Dolby Digital or DTS?
Dolby Atmos is the first home theater system that is based not on channels, but on audio objects. What is an audio object? Any sound heard in a movie scene — a jet fighter taking off, a gun shot, raindrops on the roof — are audio objects. Filmmakers using Dolby Atmos can decide exactly where those sounds should be placed and precisely where they move as the scene develops.
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How do I play music from my computer on my home audio system? Home audio systems provide more than just great sound for your favorite movies, TV shows, and video games. They can also play music from many of today's popular sources. Here's a quick breakdown of the kinds of musical extras you can attach to some home theater receivers and systems. Satellite radio is one of the fastest growing forms of listening entertainment out there — you can add it to a compatible system by purchasing a tuner, antenna, and a subscription to the service of your choice. iPod® integration has also become more common. Add a compatible dock and you'll be able to listen to your iPod's music through your audio system. You can access music from your PC using a network-enabled receiver, an Xbox 360 or PS3, or by adding a wireless music player, which connects to your receiver's A/V inputs.
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What Smart Home solutions are available on a budget?
Multi-room music is now easily achievable in any home, brands such as Sonos and Denon have systems which start from under $300, sound terrific and open up many options to expand the system as interest and budget allows. Intelligent heating control using smart thermostats from the likes of Nest and Honeywell are reducing household energy bills by learning your habits and only heating spaces when required.
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How easy is Smart Home lighting to retrofit into my home?
A professionally installed lighting system from Lutron or Control4 offers whole house lighting control and management that combines scene setting, energy saving and security features. Some of these offer wireless control systems. These can be easily installed by Kent AVA. Smart Home controls can also provide other features you will require like intelligent zoned heating control, multi-room music and television, blind automation and security features such as CCTV and smart door locks.
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Can you make older homes - Smart Homes?
Yes! There are more existing homes than new homes. Kent AVA has solutions for existing homes to bring your house into the 21st century: Entertainment, Lighting, Security, Motorized window coverings and more. By implementing a multi-feature system you have energy savings, future expandability and single app whole house control.The Smartphone has made the Smart Home - possible.
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What's 4K video - and UltraHD - and do I need it?
Right now, the terms 4K and Ultra HD are essentially used interchangeably. 4K is one type of UHD defined by a 2160 pixel resolution (the minimum threshold for UHD), and it's quickly becoming the first widespread UHD standard. Ultra high definition (UHD) is a standard that exceeds high definition (HD). The Consumer Electronics Association defines UHD displays as having a 16:9 ratio (the same as HD) and a minimum pixel count of 3840 by 2160. HD maxes out at 1080p, which is 1920 by 1080 pixels.