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Smart Entertainment Solutions for Your Calgary Home

February 5, 2025/in PDF - Newsletters, PDF Downloads

Elevate Your Entertainment with Smart Home Technology

A Smart Home creates the ultimate audio/video experience—in one room or every room, no matter the size of your home. Experience the latest 4K movies, stream high-resolution music, enjoy your favorite sporting events, or create an unbeatable home theater experience.

You can read the full Smart Entertainment Solutions in PDF format.

Seamless and Intuitive Control

Technology disappears, allowing you to interact effortlessly with your favorite movies and music through an easy-to-use, intuitive Control4 interface. Whether it’s a hand-held remote, tabletop touchscreen, the phone in your pocket, or voice control, managing your entertainment has never been easier.

Limitless Entertainment with a Single Remote

A Smarter Way to Enjoy Your Media

Whether you’re updating a family room or a dedicated home theater, Home Automation offers the ideal entry point to your smart home. With a single remote, you can control your entire entertainment system and even extend control to your whole home.

Access Your Content with Ease

All of your content is at your fingertips—from Blu-ray movies to satellite TV—all in stunning 8K high-definition video and surround sound. Watch video from multiple sources, including media players, hard drives, and portable devices, or browse through them all simultaneously.

Control4 Compatibility with Leading Brands

A Control4 Home Automation system operates consumer electronic devices from the world’s top brands. Your smart home OS seamlessly communicates with and controls virtually all of your favorite devices from a single remote. When you’re ready for more control, add a thermostat, smart lock, or lighting to your family room or home theater.

Video in Every Room, Clean and Clutter-Free

Enjoy 8K High-Definition in Any Room

Experience beautiful 8K high-definition video in every room without the clutter of cables, bulky components, or multiple remotes. With multi-room video, everyone can enjoy the same movie or watch their own content in any room.

Stream Seamlessly Across Your Home

Share your entire movie library and stream video and satellite channels throughout your home without additional video sources in each room. The sleek design of Control4 interfaces, from remotes to wall or tabletop touchscreens, blends seamlessly with any decor.

Multiply Your Entertainment Options

Centralized Video Distribution

With Control4, distribute 10 HDMI sources (including satellite/cable boxes, streaming media, media players, and gaming devices) to 10 video display locations with full 8K HD clarity, all from a centralized, out-of-sight location.

Built-In Music Services with Every System

Access Millions of Songs and Playlists

Enjoy access to millions of songs, playlists, podcasts, and radio stations through popular streaming services such as Spotify, Deezer, Napster, Pandora, TIDAL, and TuneIn. Every Control4 system includes these services, with the ability to add dozens more for a fully customized experience.

Stream Your Personal Music Collection

For even greater audio streaming flexibility, ShairBridge allows you to access your personal music library using any iOS device. Even guests can stream their own music throughout your home with ease.

Greater Accessibility for Your Acoustics

Control Your Music Anywhere

Fire up your playlist on the patio straight from your smartphone. Enjoy always-on convenience from a touchscreen in the kitchen, or start, stop, and skip music with a simple wall-mounted keypad. Control4 Home Automation and K&W Audio are revolutionizing the way you access and experience music in your home.

To learn more, read the full Smart Entertainment Solutions in PDF format.

Ready for Your Smart Entertainment Solution?

At K&W Audio, we provide more than just cutting-edge home automation and smart entertainment solutions—we offer a complete luxury audio and video experience. Whether you’re looking for a custom home theater, high-fidelity stereo systems, whole-home audio, or smart lighting control, our team of expert consultants is here to design and install a system that fits your lifestyle.

Visit our Calgary showroom to experience the latest hi-fi audio, home automation, and smart home integration firsthand. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will guide you through our premium brands and help you find the perfect setup for your home.

Elevate Your Home Entertainment Experience

Stop by our showroom or contact us today to schedule a consultation. Let K&W Audio bring the future of smart home entertainment to you!

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)

Paradigm 4F Speakers

June 4, 2015/in Interesting News & Technology

Paradigm unveiled their Concept 4F loudspeaker recently at Munich High End 2015. What was revealed is a genuinely ambitious and exciting project (one conducted with partner electronics brand Anthem).

Sporting a 25mm beryllium tweeter, a 178mm beryllium midrange driver and two front and two rear-driving 216mm woofers in a vibration-reduction layout, it may be a “Concept” today, but it shows what 33 years of R&D can deliver… and we hear rumblings of them going to production are very strong!

Disrupting the Paradigm

Paradigm is a company driven by innovation, a precedent established by co-founder Scott Bagby back in 1982. This passion never ebbs. But, there comes a time in every innovator’s life when the urge to disrupt the status quo becomes overwhelming. Where do we go from here? How can innovation change people’s opinion of what’s possible?

Unlike anything that has come before, the Concept 4F loudspeaker taps into a desire to go beyond the expected, in their words, to celebrate the technological abilities of Paradigm engineering, untamed. Like the original Paradigm loudspeakers, Concept 4F is Bagby’s personal will, manifest.

It is claimed to combine their over 33 years of groundbreaking audio innovations into one astounding loudspeaker concept. It is Crafted in Canada to their own strict standards, with every aspect of engineering and manufacturing under their control. From breathtaking design to no-holds-barred performance, it does embody the Paradigm ethos of power and art.

Glimpsing the Possibilities

This bold new concept, unveiled at Munich High End 2015, offers an exciting glimpse into the future of Paradigm engineering. The Paradigm & Anthem engineering teams have been working with a vision for more than five years now. This journey of research, experiment, design, and development has culminated in a loudspeaker that is the amalgamation of superior acoustic components with bleeding-edge technological innovation, and it is their most ambitious speaker design ever. The latest news on the Concept 4F states that it is a true full-range hybrid loudspeaker, the perfect balance of powered woofers with a passive upper register array. It features TruExtent® Beryllium 1″ tweeters and TruExtent® Beryllium 7″ midrange drivers with perforated phase-aligning lenses, and four Ultra-High-Excursion Differential Drive 8.5″ woofers in a vibration-cancelling configuration (two front-firing, two rear-firing). Each woofer pair is powered by a separate DSP-controlled 700 W RMS amplifier for a total of 1400 W RMS (2,800 W Dynamic Peak), and combined with exclusive technology like Anthem Room Correction (ARC™) capability. And then some.

The result is a unique sonic platform that would certainly live in the luxury performance loudspeaker market, and looks to be ushering in an audacious new no holds barred era for Paradigm.

Achieving Unlimited Performance

Completely designed, engineered, and Crafted in Canada, Concept 4F is touted to “reveal utter transparency and realism; audio performance limited not by media, but only by imagination”. It seems to have a new level of exceptional craftsmanship (even for Paradigm, with meticulous attention to detail) that makes a bold, really beautiful statement. The Concept 4F’s design direction explores the loudspeaker concepts around designing a combination passive, hybrid, and fully-active speaker platform. I bit of a holy grail for many in absolute speaker design. Looking at this concept, it seems that what they’ve made possible is really exciting, and we look forward to hearing more of it… in person. When that time comes, we’ll let you know so you can hear them too!

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