High-End Audio + Hidden = Great Sound Without the Mess
Experience Detailed Music in Every Room with Hidden Technology
Music has a powerful effect on humans. Studies show it can increase levels of dopamine and serotonin, feel-good hormones that regulate our emotions, moods, and well-being. The result is increased happiness and reduced stress and irritability. Music helps us finish that last mile, inspires us to continue a task, and increases the time families spend together.
Why, then, do people rarely give it the priority it deserves in their home environment?
For some, the answer is clutter. While prominent speakers may be beautiful to audiophiles, they can negatively impact a home’s design and aesthetics. And so, you continue carrying around a Bluetooth speaker or listening to your favorite tunes via earbuds.
There is a better way. It’s called hidden technology, and it’s transforming how families listen to and enjoy music.
Let’s explore the possibilities.
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Experiencing Great Sound
To enjoy exceptional audio that captures your attention and makes you listen, you need high-fidelity speakers and high-resolution music sources. The weakest link principle states that an audio system is only as good as its weakest component. If you have high-res music coming out of low-quality speakers or compressed audio coming out of hi-fi speakers, neither one will capture the rich nuances and subtle sounds of a great audio experience.
High-Fidelity Speakers
As more homeowners embraced whole-home audio systems, more audio manufacturers dedicated their R&D to architectural speakers. Today, speakers can be tucked into ceilings and painted the same color as their surroundings. Some can be hidden in walls, making them completely invisible. Breathtaking music seems to float through your home, filling each space with rich, detailed sound from an unseen source.
Then there are those audio manufacturers that have designed speakers to look like works of art, from modern sculptures to limited-edition artwork painted on a speaker’s canvas. At Hippo’s, some of our partners in the architectural speaker category include Bang & Olufsen, Sonance, and Bowers & Wilkins.
For those clients who wish to extend their audio system into their outdoor areas, landscape and bollard speakers blend in seamlessly, looking like landscape lights or works of art.
High-Resolution Music
So, where does the audio source come from? A whole-home audio system delivers stunning music throughout your home and into your outdoor areas. These systems integrate with numerous streaming services, several of which offer high-resolution audio, including Amazon Music, Apple Music, Qobuz, and Tidal.
They also integrate with other audio sources, such as your vinyl collection and turntable. Many people prefer the inherent imperfections and warmth of a well-mastered vinyl record.
Managing Your Music
From a touchscreen, you can select the room or your entire home and the audio source, and enjoy music in one or every room, as well as the best entertainment in your backyard. With a home automation system, you can schedule music to play at specific times of the day, like when you wake up, and create scenes that transform your home environment for different occasions. Whether entertaining, relaxing, or dining, the ideal music is playing.
Zoning enables different audio to play simultaneously in various areas of the property. One person may be listening to a podcast in the den while another is relaxing with their favorite recording artist in their bedroom. When integrated with TV systems, you experience a 3D surround sound effect that encompasses the viewer.
At Hippo’s, our audio-video experts can help select the ideal audio system for your home, install it, and program it to create unparalleled ease and enjoyment. To learn more about hidden technology and high-end audio, contact Hippo’s.
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