Staying competitive in the audio sector of custom-install increasingly includes staying ahead of the curve on room optimisation. As customers invest more in premium audio and audio-visual spaces, their expectations for acoustic performance rise in parallel. While high-quality speakers, well-engineered amplification and a properly designed installation remain fundamental, the room itself often has the final say in how a system actually sounds. That’s why the arrival of the option to install Dirac Live ART (Active Room Treatment) on selected Marantz processors and AVRs and Denon AVRs is such a significant development for professional installers.
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AWE is proud to share that Vis AV, based in Kent, has received the prestigious URC ‘Most Unique Installation’ Award for 2025 – marking the first time this honour has gone to a company outside North America. The award recognises an exceptional project at London’s Royal Academy of Arts, where URC Total Control was central to the immersive digital experience.
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For some years, Ketan Patel, Director and Founder of KBB Custom Interiors, had long envisioned opening a showroom to demonstrate the high-end products, including home cinemas, TVs, audio systems, lighting control and home automation tools, offered through his well-established construction business. That ambition is now a reality, after a series of fortuitous events and a good amount of hard work, with the launch of the impressive new Retto Interiors showroom in Rochester, Kent.
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In today’s-built environments, lighting goes beyond illumination – it’s a powerful tool for enhancing human performance and wellbeing. RAY Lighting don’t just make lights, they craft experiences that support human health, productivity and emotional balance. Their mission is to bring the science of light into everyday spaces, transforming how people feel, work, and live indoors.
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AWE is pleased to announce the arrival of the Optoma UHZ58LV Bright 4K UHD Dual Laser Projector – the latest addition to Optoma’s acclaimed home entertainment portfolio. Designed for AV installers, home cinema integrators, and retailers, the UHZ58LV delivers advanced projection performance and flexible installation at an outstanding retail price of £1,999.99 (inc VAT).
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