PROJECT:
Half Moon Bay Movies
We started working in this home when the client needed a new amp to replace a blown unit. Since then Rapallo have updated a lot of componentry and helped them to develop their “Half Moon Bay Movies” home theatre room downstairs.
This project in the theatre room started with the addition of a new projector, updated amplifier, atmos speakers and a pair of front heights. We opened up the walls and added new cabling and positioned the speakers based on the ideal seated position based on the screen. Our plastering partner then plastered and painted the cable holes and the room was closed up and finished off.
A few months later we then built and installed a custom cabinet that worked with the room and the gear it was to store. It was requested that the cabling was hidden and it needed to be on castors. Our team did a great job in covering off these items for the client.
Lastly, during August 2023 the room was carpeted (as it had wooden floors), so we came on site and removed all the gear. The electrical team came onsite and installed a power point for the cinema seating, and then we re-installed all the gear and re-calibrated the room.
While there we also updated the splitter and added a new HDMI extender to get the SKYTV content up to the master bedroom.
Our team are really happy with the outcome, with potentially some acoustic treatment next on the list to balance the room and to remove the echo in some points.
Project Components – Half Moon Bay Movies
- Sony VPL-XW5000ES 4K HDR SXRD™ Laser Projector
- Denon AVC-X8500HA 13.2-Channel AV Receiver – Movie Room
- Denon AVC-X3800H 8K 9.4 Channel AV Receiver – Upstairs TV room
- Paradigm Home Theatre In-wall / In-Ceiling speakers – Atmos speakers
- Blustream SP18 8-Way 4K Splitter – Provides sky content to multiple rooms
- Cabling
- Painting
- Electrical
- Setup and Calibration
The Half Moon Bay Movies project consisted of the following Rapallo AV Design & Build services:
- Onsite Consultation – to ensure the setup matches the clients brief and the environment its being used
- Product Selection & Advice
- Project Management
- Installation & setup
- Testing and training
- Post Installation Support
This project was managed by Tokorua Lambert. For a similar project or if you have another project you’d like us to look at, then give Tokorua a call on 09 2744515 or via email tokorua@rapalloav.co.nz
PROJECT:
Harrisville Home Theatre
The Harrisville Home Theatre Project started like most. A quick visit to Rapallo with the statement “I am building a new house and I want…. “. So we helped the client through the initial steps of the project all the way through to room completion.
We came onsite to scope the work and went thru the clients needs. There were some challenges to due to door placements and some architectural constraints but we came up with solutuns and then presented them back. Post this we have a few conversations on the specs and styles with final approval then given. The project consisted of a home theatre space with configured around a 140″ screen and in the 7.1.2 format for the sound.
Our teams came onsite to do the initial pre-wire after the roof was on and while the framing was still exposed. Post painting and gibstopping, we installed all the speakers (included custom painted grilles) and then finally once all the dust was settle in the build, we did the final install, setup and calibration. Next on the list of two-do’s, once the client has finished the build & landscaping, is the room acoustics for the theatre room.
Project Components – Harrisville Home Theatre
- Epson TW-9400 Projector
- Indigo Fixed Frame Acoustic Transparent Screen
- Denon Amplifiers – X3800 and DRA-800
- Paradigm Home Theatre In-wall / In-Ceiling speakers
- Klipsch Subwoofer
- Cabling
- Electrical
The Harrisville Home Theatre project consisted of the following Rapallo AV Design & Build services:
- Onsite Consultation – to ensure the setup matches the clients brief and the environment its being used
- Product Selection & Advice
- Project Management
- Installation & setup
- Testing and training
- Post Installation Support
This project was managed by Tokorua Lambert. For a similar project or if you have another project you’d like us to look at, then give Tokorua a call on 09 2744515 or via email tokorua@rapalloav.co.nz
PROJECT:
Hidden Home Theatre Room
Our client had just purchased a new home and wanted to build a hidden home theatre room in the garage area. We supported our client in the build with some ideas and then supplied the product for the finished room.
We went onsite when they purchased the home and did an initial consultation based on the room he wanted to build. Our team then provided a hardware spec and completed the pre-wire / speaker placement.
When the room was completed, we came onsite and did the installation, the calibration and installed a rack for the AV gear.
It all came together nicely based on the clients budget and requirements.
Project Setup – Hidden Home Theatre Room
- Screen – 133″ Acoustic Transparent Fixed Frame Screen
- Projector – Sony VPL-XW5000ES 4K HDR SXRD™ Laser Projector
- Speakers – Paradigm Range for front and surrounds
- Amplifier – AV Receiver – Denon AVC-X6700H 11.2-Channel AV Receiver
The Hidden Home Theatre Room project consisted of the following Rapallo AV Design & Build services:
- Onsite Consultation – to ensure the setup matches the clients brief and the environment its being used
- Product Selection & Advice
- Project Management
- Installation & setup
- Testing and training
- Post Installation Support
This project was managed by Tokorua Lambert. For a similar project or if you have another project you’d like us to look at, then give Tokorua a call on 09 2744515 or via email tokorua@rapalloav.co.nz
PROJECT:
Office Presentation Space
Our client does high-end office fit outs, and for a recent project they needed a small easy to use Office Presentation Space.
We came onsite before the project kicked-off and did a pre-build walk thru of the requirements. Our team then scoped the project and provided an itemised estimate for the project manager.
Once approved, and when they were ready, we did the pre-wire work. On completion of the building work, we then did the final fit-off and tested the platform. Works a treat. The projector is connected to the screen, so when it is on, the screen drops (or raises). We added a Blustream HDMI wall plate to then allow them to connect a source and use it with the Optoma UHZ-50 projector.
Project Setup – Office Presentation Space
- Screen – 120″ Indigo 16:9 Tab-Tension Screen
- Projector – Optoma UHZ-50
- HDMI Wall Panel – Blustream HEX11WP-TX x HDMI HDBaseT™ Wall Plate Transmitter
The Office Presentation Space project consisted of the following Rapallo AV Design & Build services:
- Onsite Consultation – to ensure the setup matches the clients brief and the environment its being used
- Product Selection & Advice
- Project Management
- Installation & setup
- Testing and training
- Post Installation Support
PROJECT:
A Bar With A Theatre
During a home renovation, our Auckland based client decided they wanted to add a simple home theatre space in an unused area, a Bar With A Theatre.
We came onsite to do a site measure and discuss options. Our team then spec’d the room and provided an itemised estimate based on the clients desired budget. Once approved, all the gear was ordered into the client installation bay at Rapallo and the pre-wire commenced.
Once the room was completed, we then cam onsite and did the final fit-off and setup. The projector and sound was calibrated and we then trained the client on operating the system. Finally a few weeks later, after some use, we went back and did a final full calibration.
Now in the completed space, the client had a fantastic area to watch movies, play games and watch sports. All aligned to the bar area to enable entertaining and entertainment. A fantastic outcome.
Project Setup – A Bar With a Theatre
- AV Receiver – Denon AVC-X6700H 11.2-Channel AV Receiver
- Screen – 150″ Indigo 16:9 acoustic fixed frame screen 4k ready
- Projector – Sony VPL-XW5000ES 4K HDR SXRD™ Laser Projector
- Front Channel – Paradigm Millenia LP 2 LCR On-Wall Speaker
- Subwoofers – REL Acoustics Tzero MKIII Subwoofer
The A Bar With A Theatre project consisted of the following Rapallo AV Design & Build services:
- Onsite Consultation – to ensure the setup matches the clients brief and the environment its being used
- Product Selection & Advice
- Project Management
- Installation & setup
- Testing and training
- Post Installation Support
This project was managed by Tokorua Lambert. For a similar project or if you have another project you’d like us to look at, then give Tokorua a call on 09 2744515 or via email tokorua@rapalloav.co.nz
PROJECT:
MultiRoom Movies & Music
We were approached by the client, a large property developer in the Waikato in early 2020. He was building his own home and wanted multiple areas of sound, and two areas for visual content. This is a MultiRoom Movies & Music project that we love.
Our team worked with the client at Rapallo and remotely to produce a spec for the project and to assist with the pre-wire and placement as the project took shape. Once the spec was agreed, we order all the product into Rapallo’s installation store and setup a bay. This ensured when the project was ready for fit-off / completion all products were on hand and ready to go.
Fast forward to December 2022 and the project was installed, calibrated (by Rapallo) and commissioned. It sounds and looks incredible with many zones, plus the AV rack the client has design & made is something else.
Project Setup – MultiRoom Movies & Music
- Media Room – 5.1.2 platform using Klipsch, SVS, Denon & Blustream products based around a TV for the visual content
- Sound – 8 zones of sound using two Denon HEOS Drive HS2 Multi-Zone Audio Streaming Amplifiers. This is spread all over the home, with sound in the bedroom, outside deck, cabana area, garage, internal dining room and other spaces where the client wanted control over the sound when entertaining.
- TV Room – 2.0 platform using Klipsch & Denon products based around a TV
The MultiRoom Movies & Music project consisted of the following Rapallo AV Design & Build services:
- Onsite Consultation – to ensure the setup matches the clients brief and the environment its being used
- Product Selection & Advice
- Project Management
- Installation & setup
- Testing and training
- Post Installation Support
PROJECT:
The Milky Way
After a large flood in their existing cinema room, our client contacted us for product and assistance in re-building the room and enhancing the platform.
Our team looked over the room and ran through the options, discussed brand and differing platforms with the client. In the end it was decided to use a Sony XW5000 projector, Anthem AV Receiver and Power Amplifier and a range of Paradigm speakers, four SVS subwoofers all matched to a Indigo fixed frame acoustic transparent screen for an incredible image. On top of this, they wanted a Karaoke system, so that was also included and installed behind the screen with a pair of microphones and PA speakers for some lung-thrilling singing.
We also worked with the client on the acoustics in the room, using a mixture of Primacoustic and Vicoustic panels and bass traps which are lit up with back-lighting.
The client is a developer, so the majority of the building & electrical work was carried out by them. Our team did the final fit-off and the last piece, the calibration will be done post 100hrs use to really make the room a total cinema experience.
Have to say, its looking like a great space to watch movies. The lighting is soft and easy and the seats just tick off the final element. Roll up movie night!
The project consisted of the following Rapallo AV Design & Build services:
- Onsite Consultation – to ensure the setup matches the clients brief and the environment its being used
- Project Management
- Installation & setup
- Testing and training
- Post Installation Support
PROJECT:
The Aqua Theatre
Rapallo were contacted by our client who had moved from Auckland to Cambridge. They had just purchased a new home that had a media room, but with no hardware to make it work. So we jumped to action.
We scheduled a day onsite to do the pre-wire work. Usually in an existing home this consists of lots of holes to get the speaker / HDMI cables around the room. In this case we hit the jackpot and got all the cables run with only one hole required. At the same time the guys onsite installed the projector and set that up for the screen.
There was then a small delay in proceedings while we waited on the board for the cabinet. We constructed the AV cabinet to match the kitchen cabinets in a matt black with four doors and shelves. This was installed and then the Paradigm front array was installed above and on the wall. The acoustic weave 110″ screen was wall mounted and all the speakers installed in the pre-cut cavities. Lastly the amplifier was hooked up, installed in the cabinet with a new Blu-Ray player and the Apple TV. We setup the SVS PB1000Pro subwoofer and the IR senders.
All that was left to do then was to clean up, then setup the speakers and do a room calibration. We showed the client thru the system and explained how to use it. When we left they were happily watching Top Gun.
A great outcome and now a fantastic room for movies and sport.
The project consisted of the following Rapallo AV Design & Build services:
- Onsite Consultation – to ensure the setup matches the clients brief and the environment its being used
- Project Management
- Rapallo preferred suppliers
- Cabinet Design and Build
- Installation & setup
- Testing and training
- Post Installation Support
PROJECT:
The Klipsch Home Theatre Room
Rapallo were contacted by the owner of this home who wanted a home theatre that was based around the Klipsch range of products and they all had to be grilles off. Let the copper colour show.
The brief for the room was for an amazing sound, Klipsch products all around and immersive sound while also still being able to be used as a lounge. We came on site and looked at the room which had some strange angles and a bit of a challenge for the front array and decided on a 7.1.4 platform. The client wanted a big screen TV but also wanted a very strong front channel using in-wall speakers. Due to the main support beams being in the way we couldn’t sink any speakers in the wall. So to fix this we built a custom cabinet to house the speakers that could be mounted below the TV as an uber-passive-soundbar.
After our pre-wire (and a lot of holes to run the cables) the client painted the room with a nautical theme and then we came onsite to do the final fit-off. The last piece of the puzzle was a small cabinet to house the Denon AVR and tidy the cables. A bit of time was spent on the calibration with the roof angles for the atmos, but the ultimate end was an amazing room that makes the client want to watch movies and content all the time.
A fabulous outcome.
The project consisted of the following Rapallo AV Design & Build services:
- Onsite Consultation – to ensure the setup matches the clients brief and the environment its being used
- Project Management
- Rapallo preferred suppliers
- Installation & setup
- Testing and training
- Post Installation Support
PROJECT:
Entertainment Room & Library
Rapallo were contacted by the property developer to fit our his library with a good media / movie room in this new build.
We went onsite at the pre-build phase and consulted on the locations of the speakers and provided a wiring plan and room setup. Post painting we then went onsite and fitted off the speakers, then when the owner moved in we setup the screen and AVR / Projector, the sources and calibrated the room. Sounds pretty simple.
Rapallo provided a suite of products for this project:
- Denon – Denon AVC-X3700H 9.2ch 8K AV Amplifier with 3D Audio, HEOS Built-in and Voice Control to control the sound and images from the Apple TV / DVD / Casting content.
- Sony – Their amazing VPL-VW590ES 4K Home Theatre Projector for unparalled imagery.
- Indigo – a custome made 135″ fixed frame acoustic transparent 16:9 screen.
- Paradigm – a range of speakers for in-wall (the front LCRs) and in-ceiling speakers for a great sound.
- REL – a pair of REL T/7x subwoofers that are low profile but off a wall trembling bass.
The project consisted of the following Rapallo AV Design & Build services:
- Onsite Consultation – to ensure the setup matches the clients brief and the environment its being used
- Project Management
- Rapallo preferred suppliers
- Installation Plans
- Installation & setup – installation of the products / testing and training
