The 2010 CEA TechHome Mark of Excellence Awards Honor DSI Entertainment Systems for Hidden Audio Video Custom Installation Projects.

Los Angeles, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/14/2010 -- DSI Entertainment Systems, an Electronic Systems Contractor specializing in audio video design and integration, home theatre systems, media rooms, and home control systems has been awarded the following four awards by the Consumer Electronics Association's (CEA) TechHome division: 'TechHome Audio Video Integrator of the Year' (see May 4, 2010 Press Release), 'Ultimate Home of the Year' – Platinum, 'Multi-Room Audio Video Project of the Year' – Gold, and 'Innovation Award' – Gold. DSI was recognized for these awards for outstanding leadership in architectural audio video design and installation.

DSI was recognized for a Santa Barbara, California installation that was the award recipient for both the Ultimate Home of the Year and Multi-Room Audio Video Project of the Year. Some highlights of this installation include: A Crestron home automation system offering intuitive touchscreen control of multiple media rooms, whole house music, a Vantage lighting system, a Kaleidescape movie and music media server, an AppleTV, five DirecTV DVRs, HVAC, security integration, CCTV, fountains, and the pool & spa. This 'smart home' control is accessible both from indoor and outdoor flush-mount color touch panels and handheld touchscreen remote controls. High-performance speakers are cleverly hidden throughout the home; some hidden behind metal grilles and others painted to match the home's mahogany paneling. Almost all of the home's audio/video components are hidden in a remote equipment room, allowing ease of servicing and removing heat and noise generating components out of the living spaces.

The Innovation Award was received by DSI for a Beverly Hills condo installation. The Home Theater / Media Room features a 97" diagonal projection screen which descends from an architectural recess in the ceiling, fully concealing its presence when not in use. Sonance Architectural Series speakers are flush-mounted in the ceiling and architecturally aligned with the ceiling's lighting fixtures to create an eye-pleasing symmetry. The video projector is concealed in a closet behind the Media Room with the projector's lens aperture hidden behind a picture frame. In the Master Bedroom, DSI designed a motorized slide-out TV lift that was able to fit within the wall cavity and open through a self-closing flap. The bedroom features invisible speakers by Sound Advance, further concealing the existence of this high-performance surround sound system. Much coordination with the architect, interior designer, and cabinet maker was necessary to accomplish such a beautifully integrated design. This residence was also controlled with a Crestron home automation system, allowing intuitive control of audio video sources, whole house music, climate, and Crestron's own lighting control system.

Says Eric Thies, CEO of DSI Entertainment Systems, "Although they are humble, I feel that we have the best technical team in the country. It's great to see everybody's passion and hard work get recognized by CEA TechHome in such a big way.  We are truly grateful for the acknowledgement."
 
About the CEA:
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the $165 billion U.S.consumer electronics industry. More than 2,000 companies enjoy the benefits of CEA membership, including legislative advocacy, market research, technical training and education, industry promotion, standards development and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA also sponsors and manages the International Consumer Electronics Show – where Entertainment, Technology and Business Converge. All profits from CES are reinvested into CEA's industry services. Find CEA online at http://www(dot)CE(dot)org.

About DSI Entertainment Systems
DSI Entertainment Systems, headquartered in Los Angeles, California is a leading Electronic Systems Contractor, recognized for many award-winning custom home theatre installations, media rooms, home control systems, lighting control systems, and custom audio video solutions. This recognition includes CEA's 'TechHome Integrator of the Year' and 'Ultimate Home of the Year', Electronic House's 'Best Home of the Year' and 'Best Media Room', Creston's 'Best Integrated Home System', 'Most Creative User Interface', and 'Most Extreme Makeover', Robb Report magazine's 'Ultimate Screening Room', CE Pro's Top 100 Integrators and numerous CEDIA Electronic Lifestyles® Designer Awards. DSI Entertainment Systems recently expanded products and services to include gaming rooms and simulators, automated wine cellar management and advanced network design. The movers and shakers of the entertainment and business worlds look to DSI Entertainment Systems when integrating technology into their home or business. For the past 16 years, DSI has been delivering the best in screening rooms, audio/video systems, and control systems to their demanding, yet fiercely loyal, clientele. For up to date industry information, subscribe to their audio video and technology blog at blog(dot)dsientertainment(dot)com.

For more information about DSI Entertainment Systems and the services they offer, contact Josh Christian at 818.391.3061 or e-mail josh(dot)dsientertainment(dot)com. Write to 653 N. Robertson Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90069. Visit http://www(dot)dsientertainment(dot)com.

Contact :
Josh Christian
DSI Entertainment Systems
653 N. Robertson Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90069
(866) 692-8489
josh@dsientertainment.com
http://www.dsientertainment.com

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DSI Entertainment Systems is a 3rd time Recipient of Crestron’s Integration Awards

Los Angeles, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/11/2009 -- DSI Entertainment Systems, a leading electronic systems contractor specializing in home theater systems, media rooms, and home automation, won Crestron's "Best Integrated Home System" Award for 2009, a prestigious award from the leading manufacturer in the home automation, systems integration, and controls industry. The winning home is a contemporary Malibu beachfront residence owned by the well-known philanthropist Wallis Annenberg. The Crestron Integration Awards recognize the best home automation installations in the world. DSI Entertainment Systems won Crestron's "Most Creative Graphic User Interface (GUI)" in 2008 and "Most Extreme Makeover" award in 2006.

DSI Entertainment Systems was recognized for innovative design and installation for combining a media room home theatre system, a lighting control system, whole house audio, central video distribution system, climate control, security, and pool/spa controls into user-friendly Crestron home automation controls. The homeowners and their guests now have intuitive control all of the home's subsystems, adding convenience, safety, and energy savings. Easy control is offered from both sleek in-wall touchscreens and handheld "roving" remote controls. DSI Entertainment Systems is no stranger to accolades from their home automation - systems integration installations; as they have won three awards for "Best Integrated Home" from CEDIA's Electronic Lifestyles Designer Awards in the past few years.

Says Eric Thies, CEO of DSI Entertainment Systems, "Everybody in the company is committed to delivering world-class systems but this Malibu Colony project was a labor of love for all of the staff that worked on it.  They have a tremendous amount of personal pride in their work and I am thrilled that their hard work was recognized by Crestron with this prestigious award."

For more information about DSI Entertainment Systems, this award, or for information about unique applications of audio video technology for home and business, contact Josh Christian at 818.391.3061 or e-mail josh@dsientertainment.com. Write to 653 N. Robertson Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90069. Visit www.dsientertainment.com.

Besides ultimate convenience, another benefit of a home automation system lies in the ability to save energy. A favorite "Green" feature DSI Entertainment Systems regularly programs into their clients' homes is a 'Goodnight' button that shuts off all audio/video systems, sets back the thermostats to an energy-saving mode, shuts off all lights, and arms the security system. A 'Vacation' setting can likewise put all of the home's thermostats in an idle state to further conserve energy, and even have the home's lighting control randomly cycle some of the interior lights to give any would-be intruders that the home is occupied.

Crestron Integration Awards are judged based on meeting client objectives, quality of work, level of integration, ease of use and creativity. Award winners represent the very best our industry has to offer in custom design and installation.

ABOUT DSI ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS
DSI Entertainment Systems is a leading Electronic Systems Contractor known for award-winning installations of home theater systems, media rooms, home automation - systems integration, and lighting control systems. They are a recipient of numerous awards, including the Consumer Electronics Associations' TechHome Mark of Excellence "Platinum Innovation Award", Electronic House's "Best Home of the Year" Award, Creston's "Best Integrated Home System", "Most Creative User Interface", and "Most Extreme Makeover" Awards, Robb Report magazine's "Ultimate Screening Room" Awards, CE Pro's Top 100 and numerous CEDIA Electronic Lifestyles® Designer Awards.

Contact :
Josh Christian
DSI Entertainment Systems
Los Angeles, CA
818.391.3061
josh@dsientertainment.com
http://www.dsientertainment.com

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