2020 Entertainment TrendsThere is an increase in popularity for retro-looking products. As turntables and record sales continue to grow, Klipsch have invested in their Heritage range of products. Many of them have kept the ‘old school’ appeal that they had created back in the 1970s. While aesthetically untouched, music fans will appreciate the innovations inside the box that takes advantage of some of the newer technologies that have been developed since the products initial launch. Klipsch have also introduced a whole range of new products like wireless audio distribution solutions, powered bookshelf speakers, headphones and passive soundbars which all take their styling cues from the Heritage range of products and are up to date with the latest trends in consumer audio demands.2020 Security TrendsIntegration will be the buzzword when it comes to security. Homeowners are looking to unify their multiple devices and services.

Control4 allows “stand alone” systems like alarms, CCTV cameras, smart lighting and audio-visual systems to be integrated to each other.

A main benefit of an integrated system is that the homeowner only needs one app to control these systems instead of each system needing a separate app. A control system like Control4 allows the homeowner to interact with their system using multiple types of interfaces like apps on smart phones and tablets, remote controls, keypads and touchscreens as well as voice commands. In addition to this, with an integrated solution like Control4 these separate systems can be orchestrated to work together in the event of a trigger. For example, wouldn’t it be great if when your alarm system went off, your lights could come on and the camera for that zone is shown on touchscreens and TV’s to immediately show the homeowner what triggered the alarm. Seeing as though more than 90% of alarm triggers are false alarms (normally the neighbour’s cat which jumped over the wall) you could active the garden irrigation system in the triggered zone and play dog barking sounds through the garden speakers, to chase the animal away… with Control4 this is a living reality… 2020 Eco Trends

Denon AV Receivers ECO mode on a Denon AV Receiver limits the amount of power drawn by the AVR when it’s not being used to its fullest potential. An Audio/Video Receiver is the central routing and processing component in a home theatre. When you start to increase the volume of a movie, the Denon AVR will unlock the extra power and processing so that the experience is immersive.

With Control4 Smart Home homeowners can achieve an eco-friendlier environment in their homes, by turning off lighting, HVAC and AV systems in rooms that are not in use. In the event of a power outage and the home is running on a generator or batteries with an inverter, then the Control4 system could allow only critical services to be used while running on a limited power source. In the event of running on a generator or inverter it is also possible to limit how devices are used to further lengthen this power source. Lighting can be limited to a predefined maximum and HVAC systems can be limited on their hot and cold setpoints, to use less energy.

A smart home could also prevent an irrigation system from activating if the ground moisture level is high enough to conserve water too.Available exclusively through the Homemation distribution network.   Homemation is a specialist supplier of premium branded audiovisual, home automation and home theatre products. The brands in their stable offer some of the most advanced and sought-after home automation, AV and sound technology in the world. Homemation has the exclusive distribution, in Africa, of global leading brands such as Control4, Definitive Technology, Denon, Heos, Klipsch, Monitor Audio, Polk Audio, Steinway Lyngdorf, Stewart Filmscreen, SVS, Lutron and Roksan.

Call Homemation on 011-781 8887 for your nearest stockist, or visit www.homemation.co.za or www.control4.co.za ; Facebook

The ideal gift this Father’s Day – a turntable! Homemation, the exclusive distributor of Denon in South Africa, recommends the Denon DP-400 turntable as the ultimate Father’s Day gift.

This year give the man in your life a gift that he will revel in and enjoy for years to come. For the vinyl enthusiast this turntable is a coveted and inspired gift.

Whether it’s the golden oldies or modern sounds he loves the Denon turntable is an impressive piece of technology for all vinyl-faithfuls. The turntable produces precision sound! Equipped with a phono equalizer and speed auto sensor the Denon DP-400 plays back vinyls in pristine quality.

It boasts an attractive, sophisticated design aesthetic, made from aluminium, its sleek lines make it a special feature in any home entertainment area. It is built for high performance yet is compact and easy to set up.

Best of all the turntable fits seamlessly into an existing hi-fi system! Special features: Unique curved horizontal tracking angled tonearm design with auto lift-up and playback stop. Built-in phono equalizer with on/off toggle.

Engineered with a more than 100-year Denon legacy in audio excellence. Exclusive, removable dust cover with base that doubles as a display stand for vinyl record covers. Multi-speed selector (33-1/3 rpm, 45 rpm, 78 rpm).

Weighted, belt-driven platter with auto speed sensor maintains accurate speed for precise sound reproduction. Includes high-quality MM cartridge and supports both MM and MC cartridges. Reduces harmonic distortion. Connect the DP-400 to any amplifier or system with analogue or phono inputs. Automatically returns to seated position when playback ends. Plays the widest array of vinyl records.

Strong, weighted base and durable construction. Advanced flexibility that matches personal audio preferences. Reduces external vibrations and improves audio performance.

Enjoy precise sound out-of-the-box within minutes. You can trust that this high-quality and durable turntable will deliver the ultimate audio experience, and that it will make an excellent Father’s Day gift. Happy Father’s Day, cool Dads! Homemation is a specialist supplier of premium branded audiovisual, home automation and home theatre products.

The brands in their stable offer some of the most advanced and sought-after AV and technology in the world. Homemation has the exclusive distribution, in Africa, of global leading brands such as Control4, Definitive Technology, Denon, Heos, Klipsch, Monitor Audio, Polk Audio, Steinway Lyngdorf and Stewart Filmscreen.

Call Homemation on 011-781 8887 for your nearest stockist, or visit www.homemation.co.za or www.control4.co.za ; Facebook ; Twitter and Instagram

Homemation: Home Automation Experience Centre  October 2018, Kramerville Johannesburg, Homemation, the AV, home automation and theatre specialists, recently revealed their state-of-the-art Experience Centre.   Guests were welcomed into the awe-inspiring, spacious Scandi-style showroom, offered drinks and enjoyed snacks from the live sushi chef. They were able to walk through the ‘home of the future’ viewing invisible speakers, drop down screens, automated blinds and even a robot vacuum cleaner. The spaces were alive with the sound of people talking excitedly about high-tech offerings and tempting DJ’ing coming from outside.

The ‘home’ is completely automated, which means that using voice, or the touch of a button, lights are turned off, on or dimmed, the blinds can be adjusted, stove switched on, fireplace lit and music of choice streamed through a variety of speakers – even ones that are completely hidden in the ceiling.   Walking into the lounge, the invisible Stewart Filmscreen screen and JVC projector emerge from the ceiling for an even more immersive experience.   The bedroom features an LED strip light behind the bed that is motion activated when you get up to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night.   The room that fascinated most, was the THX “CANNES” cinema room where guests could experience a thrilling car chase that had the hairs on the back of their necks stand upright!

After the tours, the house warming bourgeoned into a real party… live sushi, premium gin and whisky bars and the ultimate DJ’s Small Paul, Roger Goode and international acclaimed Timo ODV!   Founders and Joint CEOs, Nicholas Gliksman and Daniel Mclean, welcomed everyone and their pride of seeing their dream become a reality was evident as they shared the vision behind the first Home Automation Experience Centre in the country. It is a world-class experience, comparable to the US and UK markets. The scale is exciting – a mini-house fitted out with tech, home automation, home cinemas and AV. It is 500m2 and has a kitchen, dining room, living room, TV room, bedroom and even a patio equipped with outdoor speakers.

Homemation showcases their premium brands – Steinway, Stewart Filmscreen, Monitor Audio, Klipsch, Polk, Denon, Rotel and Triad to name a few, across their four movie and music rooms (and if you’re in Joburg, pop me an email for a private viewing).   “What is great is that it is relatable to your own home and we can demonstrate real-life scenarios with cutting edge technology”, enthuses Nic. “It is the home of the future here and now, nimble and evolving to change, with voice-controlled lighting and appliances. It demonstrates the Internet of Things seamless integration and in true Homemation fashion, the audio and visuals are seamless, practically invisible and still deliver performance.”, shares Dan.

Homemation is a specialist supplier of premium branded audiovisual, home automation and home theatre products. The brands in their stable offer some of the most advanced and sought-after AV and technology in the world. Homemation has the exclusive distribution, in Africa, of global leading brands such as Control4, Definitive Technology, Denon, Heos, Klipsch, Monitor Audio, Polk Audio, Steinway Lyngdorf and Stewart Filmscreen.

Call Homemation on 011-781 8887 for your nearest stockist, or visit www.homemation.co.za or www.control4.co.za ; Facebook ; Twitter and Instagram.

Eindhoven, 2017, Denon®, a leading manufacturer of premium home and personal audio products, announces that select Denon A/V receivers are now able to receive a free-of-charge DTS Virtual:X firmware update to provide consumers with rich, immersive sound in their homes without the need for height or rear speakers.

DTS Virtual:X technology supports any input source from stereo to a 7.1.4 layout (11.1 channels) and plays back an immersive experience over speaker layouts from 2.0 stereo up to 5.1 and even 7.1.  

The DTS Virtual:X firmware update is now available in exclusive Denon A/V receivers, including the Denon AVR-X1400H, Denon AVR-X2400H and Denon AVR-X3400H.

The update will expand to AVR-X4400H and AVR-X6400H in spring 2018. The firmware update offer proves the company’s constant mission to offer brand new technologies to existing products, adding value for their trusted customers.