Audio Video Specialists

Audio Video Design, Home Theater(Theatre), Home Automation

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North Haledon, New Jersey

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 "THE  AVS HISTORY STORY"


   AVS was founded by its President, Frederic B. Squires in 1994. He approached the dawning of the serious home entertainment/high-tech home systems era with a unique vision that would set the company apart from the customary retail-turned-home theater vendor. By steering the company on a decisively non-retail, professional design path AVS aimed at working with a client's architects, designers and builders at the earliest possible stages of a project whenever possible. Ultimately the greatness of an AVS installation is a direct reflection of the trust and understanding developed with our clients, and other professionals involved in the project.
Shortly thereafter, Stefan Squires (Freds son), joined the firm to help fulfill that mission by heading up its Engineering Department, bringing an important background in management, construction and professional audio/video systems to the firm. In this way AVS could serve as an important resource of expertise in hardware and low voltage wiring, working with architects and builders as a team to resolve problems inevitably encountered in the custom installation process. Thus, the hallmark of an AVS installation is the precision integration of high tech electronic systems discreetly, yet distinctively ,.... into the living or working environment.
While audio/video systems had been the primary focus of the business, 1999 was pivotal in the direction of the company. Fred saw that it was to his clients' benefit to develop greater expertise about the integration of other electronic technologies into the home, such as lighting systems, advanced structured wiring, video cameras, telephones and "brains" that could monitor and control all these systems (the "integrated house" concept). In keeping with this expanded capability, the company has continued to grow with the addittion of highly trained personnel in all aspects of the Audio Video Smarthome industry.

Home Theatre

 Imagine, ..... relaxing in the comfort of your own home while enjoying the impact and theatrical experience found at the movies. How is this done ?

Creating an impressive home theater of your own doesn't have to be costly. It requires only a few basic components: a video display, surround sound receiver, a DVD Player and five to seven matched speakers. Prices for these components vary greatly from place to place, but at Audio Video Specialists, our goal is to create the finest home theater system possible while staying within your budget.
Less expensive systems can enrich your listening and viewing experience dramatically. More expensive dedicated theater systems can make you think you've wandered into a brand new state-of-the-art movie theater.

You can use your new audio video entertainment system to catch the morning news and weather and enjoy music throughout the afternoon and evening. Then, at night, take in a movie like you've never seen.

Dedicated Theatre

 Nothing cures your desire for Home Theater like a special private area called:                                                                                                                
 
" The Dedicated Theater "

It's not just the electronics. It's the large screen, multiple rows of seating, and the correct lighting, that all play a part in pulling off a realistic Dedicated Theater Room.
Let Audio Video Specialists design a room that the entire family is comfortable in. From a standard package with seating and accessories, to a full-blown, full-featured  ' Themed Theater '

There are many key factors that affect the size and layout needed for a Dedicated Theater Room.

Some questions to ask yourself:
How many people would you like to accommodate?
Would you like multiple rows of seats?
What size screen are you interested in?
Are you interested in fabric curtain treatments and lighting accents?           
Do you want an area for a snack bar/lobby?

Our Project managers will meet with your architect and designers to acheive the exact look you are seeking.

Our Design Engineers will then create a room to your specifications using our state of the art CAD systems.

When you are satisfied with the design, we will take you on a virtual tour of your new Dedicated Theater even before it is built!

Multiroom

  One of the most popular home technology product lines these days is multi-room audio/video. In the last few years the product offerings have exploded creating new and exciting ways to listen to or watch your favorite media. Because Audio Video Specialists is  at the forefront of this technolgy we are able to design a complete system for your specific needs.
 
Basic System
      A basic system would involve wiring to speakers in multiple locations and controlling them from the source (amplifier). All volume and source control occurs at the source so all zones play the same music at the same volume. This is not a great solution for obvious reasons.

Basic System Plus
      The next level would be to add local volume control to this basic system. This is the minimum configuration that gives local control and it works for many simple applications and is relatively inexpensive ... but you are still limited to one source of music in all of the rooms ... and you can't change anything but the volume without a walk to the source unless you.....
    add an IR (InfraRed) receiver and to the volume control and you have rudimentary control of the source. This will allow you to use a remote control to switch sources etc. and basically control the source equipment from your location, however, all rooms must still listen to the same source 

Multi Zone/Multi Source
   These systems offer much more flexibility. They have a separate amplifier for each zone and a keypad or a touchscreen in each room that allows control of not only the volume etc. but also the sources. Now you can have different music/video playing in different rooms.
Of course, ..... the choices don't end here. There are many ways to achieve Multi Zone/ Multi Source control and the costs rise as the flexibility of the system and user interfaces improve. Multi Room audio/video can come in many forms and these days there are many options available.

There are also heating and air conditioning controls (HVAC) that will easily intergrate into our multiroom controllers. In this way, you may easily view or adjust the temperature in any room in the house from a room that has a touchscreen controller.
 
 How would you like to answer your front door from any telephone in the house? See who is at the door before opening it? Talk to one or all members of your household with the press of a button? Wake the kids up for school or tell them dinner is ready without leaving the room you're in?

For those working at home and keeping an eye on small children, home systems allow you to listen to and even watch a child's room or play area through the computer or television. If however, after a hectic day, you're in need of some quiet time, you can make use of the do-not-disturb function.  

Smart Home

Smart Home is the term commonly used to define a residence that uses a home controller to integrate the residence's various home automation systems.
Audio Video Specialists is proud to be reconized as a leader in this new and exciting field.

The most popular Home Controllers are those that are connected to a Windows based PC during programming only, and are then left to perform the home control duties on a stand-alone basis. Integrating the home systems allows them to communicate with one another through the home controller, thereby enabling single button and voice control of the various home systems simultaneously, in preprogrammed scenarios or operating modes. Many of the features of the typical Smarthome are systems that can be added on as the project evoles ie:  Multiroom Audio/Video, lighting, HVAC and security etc.


For example, a scenario such as I'm Home could be triggered by pressing one button on a Keychain Remote from your vehicle as you approach the driveway. The Home Controller receives the Keychain Remote command triggering a scenario, preprogrammed and stored in the home controller. The celestial clock in the controller knows that it is 8 pm and past sunset in your geographical location, therefore, starting the scenario by sequentially turning on the lighting in the driveway, garage entry, walkway, hallway, and kitchen. It then disarms the security system, opens the garage door, unlocks the interior garage entry door, adjusts the thermostat(s) to a preset home position, and turns on the whole-house audio system. The home control processor is essentially the Hub of the home systems network. The Home Control Processor is programmed to customer specific requirements to initiate sequential automatic operation of the home systems, in response to "one button" commands from a system controller, based on the situation and or time.

Illimination

Outdoor lighting  presents many options to create a beautiful showcase that will highlight your residence while insuring protection of your property and its valuable contents.
Indoor lighting may surprise you when you see their controls offer endless fascinating qualities.

Touch one button on your remote or touchscreen labeled "movie time" and your entertainment system turns on, the shades close, the lights dim, and the movie starts playing. Set the ambiance for "entertain" or "goodnight" and the lights and electronic equipment respond accordingly.

These are just a few of the customizable options available with Audio Video Specialists Lighting Control Systems. Whether you want your path to the kitchen lit at night, a "security" setting in case you hear a bump in the night or your lights to turn on and off at various times while you're traveling, lighting control could be for you.

Older house? No problem. Many systems are available that can be retro fitted into existing homes.

Computer Networking

Until recently, home networks were primarily the realm of technophiles - most families either didn't need or couldn't afford more than one computer. But now, in addition to using computers for e-mail, people use them for schoolwork, shopping, instant messaging, downloading music, videos and playing games. Some individuals even perform work from home requiring a secure stable connection to work effectively.

For many families, just one computer is no longer enough to go around. In a household with multiple computers, a home network often becomes a necessity rather than a technical toy.

Setting up a network is a great way to get more use out of your computers and peripherals, and to have more fun with them. With a network, you can:
Share a single or multiple Internet connection among multiple computers.
Share files among computers.
Use a printer connected to a different computer or a printer not connected to a computer at all. 
Play recorded TV, videos, and digital music stored on your computer on your Xbox 360. 

A network was traditionally set up as wired only. This meant that one was tethered to a computer. Within the past several years, the wireless networking market has exploded. Now, instead of being tethered to a desktop, one can work on a portable laptop computer anywhere within the "Wireless Network" system. Whether it's in the basement, bedroom or even in the backyard, one can still be connected to the same network computer system as if they were connected via wires and enjoy the same benefits that were explained above.

The networking staff at Audio Video Specialists are highly trained and thoroughly experienced. They have the expertise for setting up and maintaining your home or business computer network.

Security Systems

Until recently, home networks were primarily the realm of technophiles - most families either didn't need or couldn't afford more than one computer. But now, in addition to using computers for e-mail, people use them for schoolwork, shopping, instant messaging, downloading music, videos and playing games. Some individuals even perform work from home requiring a secure stable connection to work effectively.

For many families, just one computer is no longer enough to go around. In a household with multiple computers, a home network often becomes a necessity rather than a technical toy.

Setting up a network is a great way to get more use out of your computers and peripherals, and to have more fun with them. With a network, you can:
Share a single or multiple Internet connection among multiple computers.
Share files among computers.
Use a printer connected to a different computer or a printer not connected to a computer at all. 
Play recorded TV, videos, and digital music stored on your computer on your Xbox 360. 

A network was traditionally set up as wired only. This meant that one was tethered to a computer. Within the past several years, the wireless networking market has exploded. Now, instead of being tethered to a desktop, one can work on a portable laptop computer anywhere within the "Wireless Network" system. Whether it's in the basement, bedroom or even in the backyard, one can still be connected to the same network computer system as if they were connected via wires and enjoy the same benefits that were explained above.

The networking staff at Audio Video Specialists are highly trained and thoroughly experienced. They have the expertise for setting up and maintaining your home or business computer network.


                                                              AVS     


                                                             "Turning Visions


                                                                    Into Reality"