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Home theatres vs.media room

The term ‘media room’ has evolved in recent years, combining a variety of technological elements to become more of a multi-use space.

What may have once been a media room, for gaming, computers, and watching television, has – in many instances – now become more of a home theatre, outfi tted with a large fl at-screen television, surround sound and cosy seating. Families congregate to watch movies, friends visit to see the big game, and there’s even room for partying.

HERE ARE SOME ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS:

1. Flexible, comfortable seating. Select furniture pieces that can be moved depending on the numbers using the space. Try small and intimate side by side, in rows facing the big screen, or comfortable sofas. 2. Ample screen size: Size matters. The screen should be large enough so everyone in the room can back up and view it from a good angle.

3. Sound-absorbent aesthetics: Flu y sofas, drapery and carpeting help quiet refl ections from the sound system. 4. For a clean, streamlined look, hide the media gear behind walls. 5. Cutting-edge technology: The ability to stream movies, music and more from “the cloud” (Internet) has changed the way media rooms are confi gured. Surround sound systems add to the experience.

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Prepared in all things

Italian Hi Fi manufacturers Sonus faber are well renowned for being the artisans of sound in the audio equipment world. Metropol’s gadget guy Ian Knott takes their latest wireless speaker, the super-stylish Omnia, for a test drive.

Aspeaker is going to be seen at all times, something the designers at Sonus faber know only too well, and the Omnia is a speaker you’ll not only be proud to have front and center, but will make a point of showing o .

With the almost boat hull shape of the Omnia, you can almost imagine it riding the waves of the sound it creates with seven internal speakers delivering 490 watts of power. The unit’s cleverly designed curves giving it licence to distribute pure sound in all directions.

The smooth, interactive woodgrain top invites you to touch it, and you can, to control sound and other settings. A similarly shaped remote control is supplied, but most of your interaction will be through your favoured streaming device.

The Omnia comes plug-n-play ready to stream Spotify and Tidal, and will stream over Apple AirPlay or Bluetooth. For Android users, it has an in-built Chromecast to control via the Google Home app.

If you want to make movie night even more special, then use the Omnia as a soundbar via the HDMI port or Bluetooth. There is even a phono port to plug in your turntable. With deep and immersive sound that needs to be heard to be believed, and seamless interaction with all your streaming devices, the Omnia lives up to its name which, in Latin, means ‘prepared in all things.’ Be prepared to be thoroughly impressed.

Home entertainment that looks as good as it sounds.

Complement your home’s decor while fi lling your space with incredible sound. Superior home entertainment systems and equipment designed to fi t your lifestyle. For expert advice, visit the team at Soundline.

329 Madras St, Christchurch 03 379 5695 | soundline.co.nz Music Systems | Home Theatre | Home Automation

Adding comfort

Do you love your home on the road, but want to make it that bit more comfortable and warm, especially for cold nights and early mornings?

Carpetbinders specialise in edging motorhomes and caravans. This customised work takes experience to get right, due to the complex lines and number of curves, and all the strange angles and tight corners.

O ering a full wraparound service for loose-lay fi tted and edge mats for your motorhome or caravan, their expert team can work with even the smallest and most challenging spaces.

Their expertise includes sourcing highquality carpets, making a personalised template to fi t your space, and edging them with narrow tape binding, all within 48 hours. The team needs your motorhome for around 90 minutes to create the template, and the rest of the time in that 48-hour ‘window’ the motorhome is yours. To make things easier, their Sockburn site provides easy access that is ideal for manoeuvring large motorhomes and caravans onsite.

Be sure to get your home on the road sorted before the busy season, to ensure maximum comfort on all future trips to come.

Carpetbinders are a family-owned business based in Christchurch. They have a combined knowledge of over 120 years of carpet and edging experience and knowledge within the team. They o er a range of di erent edging fi nishes to choose from, from woollen overlocking, narrow tape binding, slimline 7.5, and the designer 12.5 wide tape edging.

Specialists in edging large size carpets, they make large carpet rugs up to 4m x 8m in size. Also o ering a wrap-around service, they will cut to your measurements, straighten carpet, and take time to match edging from the available edging fi nishes, to complete a professional fi nish.

Operating out of a professional workroom that is purpose designed solely for carpet edging, Carpetbinders are proud to o er their expertise and friendly service to all of their customers.

There is a secure dry shed for customers who can’t come during trading hours and plenty of free parking right at the door. Customers are notifi ed with a simple text or call to let them know when the job is ready.

Located at Unit 14 37 Washbourne Rd, Sockburn, Christchurch.

www.carpetbinders.nz

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1. Set of 4 Robert Gordon Mugs, giftboxed, available at Any Excuse, 3/4 Eastfi eld Drive, Lincoln, 2. Circus Girl Print by Tom Bartley, available at Art & Frame, 130A Riccarton Road, 3. Solid Aluminium Heartless Man, available at Interior Warehouse, 136 Moorhouse Ave, 4. Lockable Post Boxes ranging in colours and sizes, available at Housekeepers Design, www. housekeepersdesign.nz, 5. Pre-order your Christmas Panettone by Ortigia Silica, exclusively available at Lala Lifestyle, 98 Victoria Street, 6-7. Le Creuset new colour Cayenne, available at Total Food Equipment, 218 Moorhouse Ave, 8. The Royal Menagerie Collection by Catherine Martin by Mokum, now available at www.jamesdunloptextiles.com, 9. New Sebastion Single Seat in Purple, available at Interior Warehouse, 136 Moorhouse Ave.