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Creating a High-End Home Theater in Your Calgary Home

May 1, 2025/in Alberta, Calgary, Calgary Alberta, Featured, Home Automation, Home Theatre, Home Theatre, Interesting News & Technology, Light Control, Speakers

By K&W Audio –

Creating your high-end home theater is about more than just assembling top-tier audio-visual equipment; it’s about curating an immersive, luxurious environment that transforms every movie night into an unforgettable cinematic experience. While premium projectors, 4K displays, and surround sound systems form the technical foundation, the true magic lies in how all these elements are integrated to evoke the feeling of stepping into a private cinema—one that may even surpass the ambiance and performance of your local commercial theater.

At the heart of this process is a thoughtful blend of design, acoustics, and technology—an art and science perfected over decades by the experts at K&W Audio. With a deep understanding of both aesthetics and performance, they approach each project with the goal of tailoring every detail to the homeowner’s unique vision and the space’s specific acoustical needs. From strategically placed sound treatments and custom lighting to luxury seating and intuitive control systems, every component plays a critical role in delivering a seamless, high-fidelity entertainment experience.

In this blog, we’ll explore the essential components and design principles that define a truly great-sounding, visually stunning, and unmistakably opulent home theater.

🎬 The Vision: Crafting Your Personal Cinema

A luxury home theater is far more than just a room with a big screen and powerful speakers—it’s a meticulously crafted sanctuary that blends cutting-edge technology, refined interior design, and personalized comfort to create a truly immersive entertainment experience. At its core, a high-end home theater represents the convergence of performance and sophistication, where every decision—from the layout and lighting to the materials and media systems—is guided by a commitment to excellence and attention to detail.

The foundation of any luxury home theater begins with state-of-the-art audio-visual technology. This includes ultra-high-definition projectors with displays capable of delivering crystal-clear images, paired with expertly calibrated Dolby Atmos or DTS:X surround sound systems that envelop viewers in rich, lifelike audio. But technology is only part of the equation. What elevates the experience to a luxurious level is the way these tools are seamlessly integrated into a thoughtfully designed space—one that considers room acoustics, viewing angles, ambient lighting, and the subtle art of visual and auditory harmony.

Equally important is the atmosphere of comfort and exclusivity that defines a luxury theater. From tiered rows of plush leather seating with built-in recliners and cup holders to custom cabinetry, acoustic wall treatments, and fiber-optic ceiling lighting that mimics a night sky—every aspect is tailored to enhance relaxation and indulgence. Add in smart home automation systems that allow for one-touch control of lighting, sound, and screen settings, and the space becomes not just a room, but a destination.

Ultimately, a luxury home theater is an expression of the homeowner’s lifestyle and tastes. It’s a place designed for connection—whether it’s hosting family movie nights, watching the big game with friends, or enjoying an intimate film screening solo. It’s where technology meets artistry to deliver a cinematic experience that rivals, and often surpasses, anything found in commercial theaters—all from the comfort and privacy of your own home.

🖼️ Visual Excellence: The Heart of the Theater

Ultra-High-Definition Display

At the core of any premium home theater is a state-of-the-art display system—arguably the most visually commanding component in the room. While large-format OLED televisions have earned acclaim for their rich contrast ratios, vivid color accuracy, and ultra-thin profiles, it’s projection-based systems that truly define the essence of a high-end cinematic experience. A well-calibrated 4K or 8K projector, paired with a high-gain, acoustically transparent screen, recreates the scale and grandeur of a commercial theater right within the comfort of your home. These projectors deliver exceptional brightness, clarity, and depth, especially when installed in a light-controlled, purpose-built room designed to optimize picture quality.

Beyond the hardware itself, the quality of the content source is equally vital. For discerning cinephiles seeking uncompromised visual fidelity, content delivery platforms like Kaleidescape represent the gold standard. Unlike traditional streaming services that compress video and audio data, Kaleidescape offers a library of uncompressed, full-resolution 4K HDR films with lossless audio—delivering images with breathtaking sharpness, color depth, and motion clarity that maximize the capabilities of high-end displays. Combined with seamless integration into control systems and curated content collections, Kaleidescape enhances not only what you watch, but how you experience it.

When properly designed, a premium display system doesn’t just show a movie—it draws you into its world. Whether you’re watching a sweeping cinematic epic or a nuanced drama, every frame is rendered with cinematic precision, making the visual component not just functional, but utterly transformative.

🔊 Immersive Audio: Surround Sound Redefined

Dolby Atmos and Beyond

To replicate the enveloping soundscape of a commercial cinema, a meticulously designed and professionally calibrated audio system is absolutely essential. Sound plays an equally important role as visuals in delivering a truly immersive experience, and in a luxury home theater, the audio must do more than just accompany the picture—it must transport the listener into the heart of the action. Achieving this level of auditory immersion requires much more than a basic surround sound setup. It demands advanced configurations, premium components, expert speaker placement, and room-specific acoustic treatment.

Modern high-end theaters frequently rely on Dolby Atmos or DTS:X audio technologies, which go beyond traditional surround sound by incorporating overhead or height channels. This allows for a truly three-dimensional sound field, where audio elements can move fluidly and accurately around the room—not just from left to right or front to back, but from above, below, and every point in between. A well-designed Dolby Atmos system envelops the viewer in sound, making effects like a helicopter flying overhead, raindrops falling from the sky, or a voice whispering from behind feel uncannily real.

Typical configurations in luxury installations include setups like 7.1.4, 9.2.6, or even more advanced custom layouts, with multiple subwoofers and layers of spatial sound channels. These multi-channel systems deliver pinpoint accuracy, ensuring every sound—from the faintest rustle of leaves to the thunderous roar of an explosion—is delivered with crystal clarity and precise directional placement. Subwoofers are equally critical, delivering deep, resonant bass that adds visceral impact to action sequences and musical scores alike. Dual or quad subwoofer setups help balance low-frequency performance throughout the room, eliminating dead zones or overpowering booms.

Equally important is the integration of high-quality amplification, audio processing, and acoustical treatment. Premium AV receivers or dedicated processors with room correction technology (like Dirac Live or Anthem Room Correction) ensure that the sound is tailored precisely to the unique shape and materials of the room. Acoustic panels, bass traps, and diffusers help control reflections, standing waves, and echo, resulting in pristine, balanced audio across all frequencies.

In a high-end home theater, audio is not an afterthought—it is a cornerstone. When executed correctly, it turns passive viewing into a dynamic, emotionally engaging experience that rivals or even surpasses what commercial cinemas can offer. Whether it’s the soaring notes of a symphonic soundtrack or the subtle nuance of a character’s breath, every sound is rendered with lifelike realism, drawing you deeper into the story.

🛋️ Seating: Comfort Meets Functionality

Ergonomic and Luxurious

Comfortable seating is paramount for prolonged viewing sessions. High-end theaters often feature motorized recliners with ergonomic support, upholstered in premium materials like leather or velvet. Additional amenities such as built-in cup holders, USB charging ports, and ambient lighting enhance the viewing experience, combining luxury with practicality

💡 Lighting: Setting the Mood

Layered and Controllable Illumination

Effective lighting design enhances both the functionality and ambiance of a home theater. Incorporating layered lighting—such as recessed ceiling lights, wall sconces, and LED floor lighting—allows for customizable illumination levels. Smart lighting systems enable users to adjust brightness and color temperature, creating the perfect atmosphere for any genre or mood .

🧱 Acoustics: Engineering the Sound Environment

Soundproofing and Acoustic Treatments

Achieving optimal sound quality requires careful attention to room acoustics. Implementing soundproofing measures, such as insulated walls and acoustic panels, minimizes external noise interference. Additionally, strategically placed diffusers and absorbers help manage sound reflections within the room, ensuring clarity and balance across all frequencies

🎛️ Automation: Seamless Control at Your Fingertips

Integrated Smart Systems

Modern home theaters benefit immensely from automation. Integrating control systems allows users to manage audio, video, lighting, and climate settings from a single interface, whether it’s a dedicated touch panel or a smartphone app. This seamless control enhances user convenience and contributes to a clutter-free environment .

🧃 Amenities: Elevating the Experience

Concessions and Comforts

To replicate the full cinema experience, consider adding amenities such as a snack bar or beverage station. Features like a popcorn machine, mini-fridge stocked with refreshments, or even a wine cooler can add a touch of indulgence, making your home theater the ultimate entertainment destination.

🏗️ Design Aesthetics: Personalizing Your Space

Thematic and Cohesive Decor

The visual design of your home theater should reflect your personal taste while maintaining a cohesive theme. Whether you prefer the classic elegance of Art Deco, the sleek lines of modern minimalism, or a theme inspired by your favorite film franchise, thoughtful decor choices enhance immersion and make the space uniquely yours .

🛠️ Professional Installation: Ensuring Excellence

Expertise and Precision

While DIY projects can be rewarding, the complexity of a high-end home theater often necessitates professional expertise. Experienced installers can ensure that all components—from wiring and calibration to acoustic treatments—are executed flawlessly, maximizing performance and longevity .

🏁 Final Thoughts

Designing a luxury home theater is an investment in quality, comfort, and entertainment. By focusing on state-of-the-art technology, ergonomic design, and personalized aesthetics, you can create a cinematic haven that offers an unparalleled viewing experience right in the comfort of your home.

For more insights and personalized recommendations on building your dream home theater, feel free to reach out or explore our other resources.

The Ultimate HiFi System: Finding the Perfect Sound for Your Space in Calgary

March 12, 2025/in Calgary, Featured, Home Automation, Home Theatre, Interesting News & Technology, Speakers

By Geoff Woods, K&W Sales Consultant –

Is There an Ultimate HiFi System? Sound, Size, and Investment

Acknowledging, first of all, that HiFi is a very subjective hobby, the most obvious answer to the above question would be “No, there is not ONE Ultimate HiFi System.” Moving on.

. . . Oh. . . You want a more detailed answer?. . . OK, here goes.

In this subjective world of HiFi, I would say that there definitely CAN be an ultimate system for each person in a given environment. The real key is understanding the expectations of the listener, the demands of the music, and the limitations of the room. So let’s tackle those in reverse order, starting with the limitations of the room.

Personal story: I lived in Vancouver for 8 years in my 20’s. Over the span of those 8 years, I had 11—count ’em, 11—addresses. When you’re a single guy living in Vancouver in the 90’s, you’re never NOT looking for a better deal on rent. Throw some roommates and the occasional romantic entanglement into the mix and I got to be very good at moving.

I don’t particularly recommend the nomadic lifestyle, but I can certainly offer some advice to those without deep roots: Rule 1, keep all the boxes for your hifi gear. Rule 2, when hunting for a place, the first priority is finding a good space to set up the stereo, and Rule 3, when moving day comes, the stereo is always the last thing packed at the old place and the first thing unpacked at the new.

Speaker Placement Matters

Speaker placement in relation to the room and the primary listening position is key. If you really want to aspire to an “ultimate” HiFi experience, you need to make sure that you are sitting equidistant from your left and right speakers and that neither of those speakers is overly close to a wall.

Most of the sound comes off the front face of the speaker, but a significant amount radiates from the sides and back. This brings us to room acoustics.

Understanding Room Acoustics

When you’re listening to a stereo system, only 20-30% of the sound you hear comes directly from the speakers. The rest reflects off surfaces in the room. Hard surfaces like glass and walls reflect more sound than soft surfaces like carpets and bookshelves.

If your room has too many hard surfaces, sound can become unfocused.
If your space has a lot of soft surfaces, sound may become too dampened.
For optimal sound quality, invest in acoustic treatments, rugs, drapes, or canvas painting art to improve reflections.

Room Size and Speaker Selection

Last but not least to consider in regards to the room, is the volume of air. More space sucks more bass. A small pair of bookshelf speakers in a huge space is going to sound thin and bright. You might like the look of bookshelf speakers on a slim, elegant stand, but if you’re not moving enough air, you won’t get any kind of satisfying oomph.

Conversely, if your hifi space is too small to be called a bedroom and is closer in dimensions to a walk in closet, then a giant pair of tower speakers is going to overwhelm the space sonically, to say nothing of visually, so when you’re shopping for a stereo, if the salesman doesn’t ask you about your room before he starts telling you what to buy, just walk away.

The Listener’s Expectations: What Do You Want From Your HiFi System?

Now let’s talk about the demands of the music. How loud is too loud? Some people want to be “blown away” by their HiFi system, while others prefer subtlety. Your music genre impacts your speaker choice.

If you love classical music or jazz, accurate sound reproduction at low to moderate volumes is key.
If you listen to rock, metal, or deep house, you’ll need a system that handles power and bass efficiently.

The truth is, not everyone needs (or wants) to be “blown away.” I remember one time I was trying to impress a young man with some gear back in the 90’s and nothing I was showing him was good enough. He finally said to me, “I want a system that goes so loud that I can’t breathe!” I told him I couldn’t help him. Different people want different things, and it’s not my place to judge, but I’m sure that young man is now in his late 40’s, and is probably deaf as a post.

Now, you may want a system that you can really crank up from time to time, and that’s perfectly fine, or you may want to listen to a soft string quartet with all the sonic delicacy of a butterfly landing on a leaf, and maybe you want to be able to do both, but power is expensive and fidelity is expensive, and if you want both, be prepared to invest heavily.

Pro tip: You can easily download a reasonably accurate SPL meter app for your smart phone and it’s worthwhile to know that prolonged listening at levels louder than 95dB will cause damage to your ears. Optimal listening (when the human ear’s frequency response is most even) is typically between 75 and 85 dB.

Matching Your HiFi System to Your Music Tastes

It’s important to note that all music is not created equal. If all you ever listen to is female vocals and string quartets, you probably don’t need 600 watt monoblocks and 15 inch subs, but if your tastes lean toward heavy metal or deep house, then a 15 watt tube amp and a pair of micro sats isn’t going to cut the mustard either.

Now, don’t get me wrong, an accurate speaker is an accurate speaker—the speaker doesn’t know what type of music it’s playing, it’s just trying to reproduce the signal that it’s getting, so in that regard, sometimes when people say “this is a good jazz speaker,” what they really mean is that it plays better at a low to moderate volume, whereas a “good rock & roll speaker” just refers to something that can move more air, or take a bit more punishment. When you reach a certain price point, a good speaker is a good speaker regardless of what it’s asked to do.

Price vs. Performance: Finding the Right Balance

Sometimes you’ll get hit with something that you don’t expect and it takes a while to process. I’ve heard systems that, based on their price tag, should have left me breathless, but yet, failed to impress me at all, and other times, I’ve heard bargain budget gear that has knocked me for a loop because it outperformed my expectations. That being said, you can’t really expect to get a world class, mind blowing hifi system for $1000, but you also don’t have to spend $200k to get there (but it’s quite a bit easier to get there if that’s your budget).

Another funny story: One time, shortly after I started at K&W, I had an elderly woman who came in to the shop and all she had ever owned was a $600 Bose Wave Radio, but she loved music and wanted a really good hifi system and was willing to spend up to $10,000. I played her a pair of Martin Logan electrostatic speakers connected to an Arcam amplifier and CD player (Yes, that’s right. A cd player. This was almost 20 years ago, after all.)

I put on one of her favourite artists, Diana Krall and when I hit play the room was filled with rich mellifluous jazz and Diana’s voice came through as clear as you could ever imagine. After only a minute of playing the song the woman was shaking her head saying, “No, no, I don’t like that at all.” I was a bit confused because I was in the room too, and to me it sounded absolutely fantastic, so I asked her what it was about the sound that put her off? Her reply–and I swear I’m not making this up–she said, “It sounds like she’s right here in the room with me and that makes me uncomfortable.”

Final Thoughts: Creating Your Ultimate HiFi Experience in Calgary

Whether you’re wanting something that will feel like a punch in the stomach with every thump of the kick-drum, or something that casts out a sonic image that extends far beyond the walls of your listening room and transports you to Carnegie Hall or Abbey Road Studio, it’s what you want that really matters. At this level (meaning the K&W Audio level) we’re really arguing over fine wine.

At K&W Audio, we take the time to understand:

Your room setup
Your listening preferences
Your budget

What you want is what you want, so when the nice sales guy in the shop asks you what you want to hear, don’t be shy. Don’t tell him you want to hear classical music because your friend told you that’s the best way to compare audio systems but you don’t ever listen to classical music when you’re at home alone. If you want to hear 10000 Days by Tool or Hotel California for the 10000th time, he’s not going to judge you. The more we know about your Calgary home’s acoustics and your HiFi goals, the closer we can get you to the Ultimate HiFi Experience.

Ready to build your ultimate HiFi system? Contact our friendly and knowledgeable team at K&W Audio today. Whether you’re fine-tuning your current setup or starting fresh, we’ll help you find the perfect sound for your space. Visit us in Calgary or call us now.

High Performance Networks – Critical Smart Home Systems

January 15, 2025/in Automation & Integration, Calgary, Home Automation, Home Theatre, Smart Home, Speakers

Pakedge, a Connected Home for a Connected Life

With so many devices being used simultaneously and heavily taxing your home network, how can you ensure optimal performance every day?

Network stability and strength is critical and you shouldn’t settle for sub-par wireless performance. Pakedge wireless networks and superior routers
work together to provide you with high-speeds, reliability, and consistent peak performance.

The Central System of Your Connected Home

Just as the Internet is the electronic pulse that brings a connected home to life, the network is the central nervous system that carries critical information to all of your connected devices. In today’s continuously-connected world, more and more devices are coming online, most notably in our homes—and it’s more imperative than ever to have a robust, high-performing home network that you can rely on. Always.

Whether you have a few devices online or your home is brimming with automation, Pakedge delivers a sophisticated network—and the highest-quality products—all designed for the unique demands of your connected home.

Dependable & Packed with Performance

Pakedge designs networks especially for your connected home, ensuring everything from Netflix to Napster and Xbox to iPads works at all times. Your network prioritizes traffic to deliver a seamless, reliable, and consistently dependable experience. You can stream movies or music while emailing or searching the internet without interruption, and your cameras, intercoms, and other online devices perform just as they should.

Simple to Scale

A Pakedge network is a platform that evolves with you. As your technology demands change, some homes and solutions require more sophisticated configurations. With the simple addition of a component or two, your home network can be easily updated to manage new devices and adapt to changing network needs.

Routers

Your router connects to your ISP and acts as the brain of your network, directing data to the right device. To get the most out of your network, you need a router that can handle high bandwidth, low latency multimedia traffic.

Switches

Switches bring out the true performance of your connected devices to give flexibility for wired connections and even power your devices. Pakedge designs switches to process AV network traffic flows at incredibly high speeds and eliminate lag, jitter, and buffering in streaming audio and video traffic.

Wireless

The Pakedge wireless controller scans your local environment to adapt and optimize your wireless performance while access points provide coverage throughout the home and enterprise-level wireless communication between all devices within a network.

The Connected Home

Award-winning Pakedge networks are engineered specifically to improve multimedia streaming. From one-room entertainment to homes with automation, Pakedge provides an always-on foundation for your connected lifestyle.

The Advanced Connected Home

For homes integrated with an ample amount of streaming devices— from audio/video to intercom, cameras, and more—Pakedge enables traffic segmentation to ensure steady A/V streaming so you never miss a beat. For advanced homes that need a little more attention, Pakedge systems allow your integrator to monitor your uptime and remotely fix any issues should they arise.

Ready to add Some “Smarts” to Your Home?

A powerful, configurable and manageable network plays a critical role in today’s smart home. If you want to make your home smarter with the best home automation available today, choose Control4 and Pakedge. And even better, we’re even part of the same family, so our commitment to our customers is unwavering. Combining an industry-leading suite of advanced networking solutions with a unified smart home system that offers personalized control over the entire home, Control4 and Pakedge are enhancing the daily lives of homeowners around the globe. Our highly trained system designers and installers help build the smart home of your dreams.

Elite Home Theatre Seating in Calgary, Alberta

Check Out the Latest in Audio/Visual Tech at K&W Audio!

July 30, 2024/in Amplifiers, Calgary Alberta, Events, Headphones, Home Theatre, Interesting News & Technology, Speakers, Turntables

Sonos Unveils New Ace Headphones

It was only a matter of time and Sonos has now unveiled their new Ace headphones!

Arriving early next month, they support Bluetooth 5.4 and make it easy to redirect TV audio from a compatible Sonos soundbar for a private home theater experience featuring spatial audio with Dolby Atmos and Dolby dynamic head-tracking. They provide up to 30 hours of battery life along with a 3-minute quick-charge mode for 3 hours of listening. The right earcup has buttons for adjusting volume, controlling playback, answering calls, and switching between noise cancellation and Aware modes, and the left earcup has buttons for power and pairing a device. Bass and treble controls and turning head-tracking on/off are adjusted from the Sonos app.

Marantz Releases M1 HEOS Stereo Amplifier

Marantz has just released their MODEL M1 HEOS wireless streaming stereo amplifier! Made in Shirakawa, Japan, it has a compact form factor, 100 watts per channel, AirPlay2 and Bluetooth; an HDMI eARC input, stereo RCA inputs, an optical input, and a subwoofer output.

Learn more

B&W 700 Speakers Now Offer Two Luxurious Finishes

Bowers & Wilkins’ stellar 700 Series gets the Signature treatment. What’s your favourite finish? With the 700 Series, studio sound comes home. 700 Series Signature builds on that extraordinary pedigree, with optimised technologies and unique, luxurious finishes to deliver performance and elegance that’s a level above the best.

The 702 S3 Signature loudspeaker comes in two luxurious finishes. Which one will you choose?
You can also check out B&W’s 800 Speaker Series.

LMG Press Release Regarding Evolution of MQA

An interesting press release from Lenbrook regarding the evolution of MQA:

JUNE 5, 2024, TORONTO, ONTARIO CANADA – Lenbrook Media Group (LMG), specialists in high resolution audio, has announced a suite of products from the newly formed MQA Labs that bring audio processing enhancements across the music supply chain. AIRIA by MQA Labs™ (also known by its technical name, SCL6) delivers high resolution audio while seamlessly scaling from full lossless to very lossy rates. FOQUS by MQA Labs™ represents an innovative approach for analogue to digital conversion. QRONO by MQA Labs™ brings a variety of audio processing enhancements within playback devices. These technologies are expected to debut in a variety of licensee products before the end of calendar 2025.

McIntosh Unveils MB25 Bluetooth Transceiver

McIntosh has just unveiled a new compact aptX HD-enabled Bluetooth transceiver (transmitter/receiver) as an update to their MB20, called the MB25.

As with the previous model, the MB25 Bluetooth Transceiver also has a switch that enables it to function as a receiver or transmitter. In receiver mode, it enables an existing audio system to receive audio from a phone or transmitter wirelessly over Bluetooth, while as a transmitter it can stream audio from a CD player, turntable, or other audio source to Bluetooth-enabled speakers or headphones.

Upgrades include an illuminated front panel in McIntosh’s black glass with a button for selecting the input when the device is used as a transmitter and indicators showing the audio signal type (aptX, aptX HD, etc.) as well as the sampling rate (32 kHz to 192 kHz). Power Control jacks are also provided for integrating the MB25 into a McIntosh audio system, allowing it to turn on and off with the other components.

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New Swanky Elite Home Theatre Seating Arrives!

Our Calgary audio/visual shop has received our new swanky Elite Home Theater Seating chair with all of the trimmings!

With ultra-soft rose red silk leather, quilted cushions, and black piping.

With ultra-soft rose red silk leather, quilted cushions, and black piping. This exquisite piece is a testament to the luxury and comfort we bring to our custom home theater designs in Calgary. At K&W Audio, we understand that a private home theatre is more than just a room—it’s an experience. That’s why we meticulously craft each element, from the seating to the audio-visual components, to create a truly immersive environment.

Our expert team seamlessly integrates top-of-the-line home theater projectors, cutting-edge stereo systems, and state-of-the-art multi-room audio setups to elevate your entertainment space. But we don’t stop there. We believe in creating a cohesive smart home experience, which is why our home automation projects often include sophisticated lighting control installations. These systems allow you to set the perfect ambiance for movie nights or casual viewing with just a touch.

Curious about how it all comes together?

We invite you to visit our private home theatre demo rooms, where you can experience firsthand the magic of a K&W Audio-designed space.

Let us transform your home into a cinematic paradise that reflects your unique style and fulfills your home theatre dreams.

Marantz’s New State-of-the-Art M4 Amplifier

Crafted in Shirakawa, Japan, Marantz’s new state-of-the-art M4 8-channel, 4-zone distribution amplifier is very comprehensive. It provides your stereo system with 100 watts/channel (8 ohms) of warm, lush sound to enjoy music listening throughout the house!

It has four built-in HEOS modules for independent music streaming in four zones, along with four stereo RCA inputs and dual optical inputs for external audio sources, as well as four stereo RCA pre-amp outputs. There are even four USB-A connections for external hard drives and memory sticks. 🙂

MartinLogan “Echoes of Excellence” Tour A Great Success!

MartinLogan’s ‘Echoes of Excellence Tour’ made its only stop in Alberta at K&W during Stampede week here in Calgary on July 11^th.

Thanks to MartinLogan reps and for all those who came by to experience this exclusive sound experience!

The Latest HiFi Magic with a Retro Twist

An attractive retro inspired room with a beast of a McIntosh system in their New York House of Sound. Discover the XRT2.1K full-range system on the fifth floor of the House of Sound. Renowned for its spacious sound reproduction and remarkably deep sound stage.

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Pro-Ject Audio Systems Releases Brush It Premium

Pro-Ject has released a grounded carbon record brush with their Brush it Premium.

Perfect for any vinyl loving audiophile!
This metal brush with grounding cable and conductive carbon fibres guarantees optimal playing conditions.

The finest dust particles are removed and electrostatic charging is reduced. With Brush it Premium, you can quickly and easily clean the record before each play and enjoy the music without any noise. The included grounding cable keeps the vinyl record static free.

Drop By for a Visit!

Explore the latest in audio and visual technology at K&W Audio, featuring the new Sonos Ace headphones, Marantz M1 HEOS stereo amplifier, luxurious B&W 700 Series speakers, and more. Our audio visual store in Calgary offers a curated selection of high-end products, including the latest equipment from the MartinLogan and Elite Home Theatre Seating.

Enhance your home entertainment experience with our expert team and top-of-the-line offerings. Visit us today and discover the perfect setup for your needs!

Come Celebrate MartinLogan “Echoes of Excellence” Tour – July 11, 2024

July 8, 2024/in Events, Interesting News & Technology, Speakers

ECHOES OF EXCELLENCE

“Over 40 Years of Revealing Truth in Sound”

Experience MartinLogan like never before,
exclusively at K&W Audio in Calgary

The Only Tour Date in Alberta!

One Day Only!

July 11, 2024

10AM to 6PM

MartinLogan’s ‘Echoes of Excellence Tour’ is making a Stampede Stop at our shop on Thursday, July 11th and we invite you all down for tasty food and drinks and great sound!

Join K&W Audio’s friendly staff and MartinLogan reps for a day of casual listening throughout the store.

Experience MartinLogan speakers showcased in every sound room and home theater in our audio/video shop. Refreshments will be available.

What is Truth in Sound?

Truth in Sound is the guiding philosophy of MartinLogan. Our mission is to use this unique and astonishing technology to render the most complex musical passages as faithfully to the original source as possible. If breathtaking, lifelike audio accuracy is important to you, you owe it to yourself to hear MartinLogan.
(Source: MartinLogan official website)

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