PROJECT:
Iconic Home & Integrated Theatre
Rapallo were contacted by the client in late 2019 to build a small home theatre in a formal lounge space in a recently renovated room.
Initially it was spec’d to be a in-ceiling and in-celling projector lift, but once the roof spaces were removed and the area investigated the space wasn’t going to work. Working with the client we revised the spec and added a shelf mounted projector and a on-ceiling screen. The brief for the speakers where they have had to deliver great sound for movies and music, but they had to blend with the library style of the shelving / books.
As the room was already constructed, we ran chase’s thru the walls to get cabling for the speakers / HDMI and power to the right places. We then repainted the walls and ceilings back to the original spec.
For sound we used the ELAC range, with bookshelf speakers for the from L+R channels, and a matching centre that was mounted above the fireplace. SVS ran the subwoofer and the projector was a white Epson 8400 to blend it with the room on the custom shelf we built to mount it. Running the room was then a Yamaha AVR with the BluRay player and Google ChromeCast.
The project was a challenge as it was interrupted by COVID lockdown No.1. So as it wasn’t finished we quickly DIY’d a system for the client for the lockdown duration, and it was then completed once we were back at level 2.
The project consisted of the following Rapallo AV Design & Build services:
- Onsite AV Consultation – to ensure the setup matches the clients brief and the environment its being used
- Speaker Optimisation and Positioning
- System design and aesthetic matching
- Project Management
- Rapallo preferred suppliers
- Installation & setup – installation of the products / testing and training.
- Post installation Support
PROJECT:
The Discreet Home Cinema
The client spent some time with us in late 2020 and we assisted with the technical aspects of the project.
The brief was to provide an upgrade from a TV based system to a new platform that would give them a large viewing area, but when not used was not intrusive in the room. We spec’d an Indigo Motorized Screen, Denon 550BT, Cambridge Audio Minx Speakers and a Epson TW9400 to provide the imagery.
All this had to mounted somewhere, and somewhere that was partially hidden. So to provide a platform for the AV gear in the lounge, the client wanted a shelf to be built over an existing window space. The shelf needed to be strong to take 55kg of gear, and it needed to fit with the room. We designed and built the shelf and it was installed in March 2021.
It looks fantastic and goes with the room style.
The project consisted of the following Rapallo AV Design & Build services:
- Onsite AV Consultation – to ensure the setup matches the clients brief and the environment its being used
- Speaker Optimisation and Positioning
- Project Management
- Rapallo preferred supplier management
- Installation & setup – installation of the products / testing and training.
- Post installation Support
PROJECT:
Karaoke & Movies @ The Wine Cave
Rapallo were contacted by The Wine Cave to add a screen and projector to enhance their function room.
Based on their budget we specified a Epson TW7100 mounted on a 3m long Vogels ceiling mount. For projection we used a fully motorised screen with a custom made (and installed) mounting bracket across the rear entry door. The system was then linked to their existing Karaoke system to allow for movies and songs, with a good front sound stage.
The final result is streamlined and minimal, and it has allowed The Wine Cave to expand their function room services and the options for use for clients for future bookings.
The project consisted of the following Rapallo AV Design & Build services:
- Onsite AV Consultation – to ensure the setup matches the clients brief and the environment its being used
- Project Management
- Location Specific Custom Build & Installation
- Rapallo preferred suppliers
- Installation & setup – installation of the products / testing and training.
- Post installation Support
PROJECT:
The Lounge With The Theatre
Rapallo were contacted by our client in Bayswater Auckland as they wanted to update their lounge to include a integrated 5.1 home theatre platform.
We engaged our builders / electrical partners to create a setup that provides minimal impact on the lines and the style of the lounge.
Starting from the front of the room we created a custom pelmet to hide the motorised screen. The screen is sized to fit over the size of the window and the drop finishes just below the lower edge of the window. To provide the front channel, we have two Klipsh DS-160W in-walls either side of the screen, and one Klipsch DS-250W integrated into the seating area. The seating area we custom built based on the clients brief, to provide some seated informal space.
At the rear of the room we built a cabinet space which hides the Yamaha AVR / SkyTV and Epson TW9400 projector. it was built to be part of the room decor and to hide all the gear when it isn’t being used.
The room is now multi-use and allows some amazing imagery for movies, sport and content.
The project consisted of the following Rapallo AV Design & Build services:
- Onsite AV Consultation – to ensure the setup matches the clients brief and the environment its being used
- Building / Electrical design and build
- Speaker Optimization and Positioning
- Project Management
- Rapallo preferred suppliers
- Installation & setup – installation of the products / testing and training.
- Post installation Support