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Dec 03 2022

LEA Pro Amp Installation: Pewaukee, WI

LEA Professional Amp Installation System Rehab

LEA 4420, LEA 2420
Yamaha RXA-2080
Polk Tower Speakers
Polk Dipole
Panamax
Vanco
4420 4-Channel IQ Amplifiers
2420 2-Channel IQ Amplifier
14-2 HD Speaker Cabling
48G Optical HDMI Cable
MusicCast
Roku

About four years ago, BC Neville Tech was lucky to be brought into this project. The client had a high-end Sunfire Subwoofer, which was not outputting sound. We attempted to service the subwoofer, but it did not prove cost-effective. So the client opted to replace the Subwoofer and add a second.

BC Neville Tech’s experienced system design staff worked with the client to identify the ideal subwoofers for his system. At this time, the client also decided to upgrade his old Denon Theater receiver with a new Yamaha RXA2080 smart receiver with MusicCast. The client’s major improvements were smart control through Yamaha’s MusicCast smart control app, current generation HDMI, arc capability, and added wattage/amplification.

These upgrades were completed, and the client was extremely happy with the system’s enhanced functionality and controllability. Approximately six months later, the client reached out and said he wanted more power. The power he was seeking for his Polk tower package would be equivalent to a live music space. The only way to achieve the client’s request was to add separate power amps.

Working with BC Neville Tech’s experienced system design team, all separate amplifier options were considered. The final two considerations were Macintosh Amplifiers or LEA Amplifiers. After careful consideration, the client liked the wattage and control features the LEA amplifiers offered.

We went with three separate amps: two 4420 4-Channel IQ Amplifiers and one 2420 2-Channel IQ Amplifier. Before the new amplifiers went in, the client requested that the cabling and equipment (including the new amplifiers) be moved to the basement.

At this time, all speakers and subwoofers were required to use 14-2 HD speaker cabling, and a new 48G Optical HDMI cable was pulled. Using the preamps of the Yamaha RXA-2080 with the power of the LEA separate amplifiers was exactly what the client was looking for.

BC Neville Tech delivered concert-quality volume and clarity at a private home on Pewaukee Lake. If you are looking for high-level audio/visual design and integration at its best, please reach out to BC Neville Tech’s design team. We would be pleased to develop a system your family will truly love!

Contact Bryan for a free consultation!

Mar 24 2021

TV Installation Above Fireplace: Sussex

BC Neville Tech was selected for this above fireplace TV installation project due to our unique experience in integrating technology solutions in truly custom environments. The client wanted to mount a 75″ Samsung QLED above their gas fireplace with a cultured stone veneer.

Even though the stone veneer is manufactured using a strong adhesive and can hold quite a bit of weight, we had to be aware of, and take into consideration the integrity of the structure.

Ideally, both for the homeowner and BC Neville Tech the builder would have completed basic Power and Low Voltage cabling to accommodate a wall-mounted flat screen. Unfortunately, in this case, as in many, no wiring was done pre-construction.

Thankfully, BC Neville Tech is one of the only local technology and low voltage integrators with experience to remove stone and mason work to allow for the required cabling for the client’s new smart TV mounted on a Peerless articulating arm. The client also chose to go with a mounted soundbar.

Once the stone is removed and the cabling is run, the TV wall mount is attached to the wall. The TV is installed, plugged in, and we make sure all of the cords are out of sight. Zip ties are a handy tool to keep electrical or low voltage cables are organized and tucked into place behind the TV.

Finally, the client has a Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and Sony Blu-ray player which we ran a 30 ft Vanco HDMI cable and CAT6 network cable. The result, is a clean, very contemporary installation, as you can see from the project photos. We look forward to helping this client in the future with their new basement media room.

Thanks, Michael & Shannon!

Do you have an audiovisual project in the works? Give us a call, or fill out our contact form, to set up a free consultation (262) 844-1535‬.

Aug 20 2020

Home Theater Above Natural Fireplace, Pewaukee, WI

Project outline: convert Samsung Frame and Bose surrounds system install.

We were hired by this Pewaukee family to supply electronics and installation services for this challenging project and the end result was great!

They wanted their TV mounted above the fireplace for an aesthetically pleasing look in their living room, and to free up wall space for bookcases, furniture, and wall art but didn’t want any cables showing. Setting it on the mantle was out of the question. For safety reasons, they wanted to attach the TV to an articulating arm.

This home has a natural fireplace so access behind the fieldstone was not possible. Our installation and design staff was able to draw from over 25 years in rural architecture, building, and custom AV installation experience to disassemble the mantle and seamlessly route TV (high-speed optical HDMI), Network (Cat 6), and speaker cabling.

Our team also made sure to incorporate other factors into the design such as the distance of the TV form the fireplace, measuring heat output, and best TV selection for a fireplace mount.

We then used a Peerless Articulating Mount to hang the 65″ Samsung Frame TV. The client was very happy with the truly custom and professional result of the installation. The Samsung Frame TV and Bose surround speaker cabling is run to the Yamaha Aventage 788 surround sound receiver and source equipment located remotely in the basement resulting in a clean, sleek installation which you can see in the photos below.

Please contact Bryan Neville if you have a project like this in your home: 262-844-1535 or bryan@bcnevilletech.com

We can find a solution to the most challenging installation projects. We’re happy to guide you through the process of the complete design, electronics sales, and professional installation.

Whether you have existing equipment and need it professionally installed, or you have no idea where to even begin with your home theater project, our dedicated staff is here to help!

Jun 25 2019

New Construction Prewire: Whitefish Bay, WI

We’re honored to be working with John Kannenberg Homes on this beautiful contemporary new construction prewire project in Whitefish Bay, WI. We recently completed all the low-voltage cabling and conduit for this roughly 6000 square-foot new construction residential home.

The home has eight TV locations, one HD projector location, three 7.1 surround Sound Theaters, and two 5.1 Surround Sound home theaters. All speakers are recessed and will be flush with the ceilings and walls. All of the televisions will be wall-mounted to keep the contemporary feel of the home. Additionally, we prewired for surveillance cameras around the perimeter of the house. Lastly, we wired for five additional zones of audio throughout the home.

This family will be able to stream multiple devices at the same time, allowing each person in the family to watch or listen to his or her desired videos and music selections. We’ll also install a Multiple-Access point Luxul Home network system giving them an additional access point on the opposite side of the home to ensure complete WiFi coverage throughout the entire house.

We worked with the developer to design a low-voltage plan to accommodate smart home features at the time of design and have implemented all of the cabling as noted. On a big project like this, we start by meeting with our clients, so we have a good understanding of their audiovisual and entertainment needs.

We then meet with the builder to synthesize cabling, wiring, and equipment installation into the design of the home. From there, everything is timed out with the contractors as the house is finished. We’ll go back to this home several times in coming months to add lighting and equipment as the building progresses.

BC Neville Tech offers services from design to implementation and is happy to guide you through the entire process. Please contact Bryan at ‭(262) 844-1535‬ or bryan@bcnevilletech.com for a free consultation.

Be sure to check back for updated photos as we continue to work on this project to completion.

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Jun 18 2019

Existing Home Surround Sound Theater, Cabling, Finish Installation: New Berlin, WI

We were happy to work with this New Berlin, WI family to provide an upgraded home entertainment system in their existing home. We started by providing new cabling for their televise and surround sound system. As you can see in the photo below, the cables concealed inside the walls giving their home theater system a clean look—you can’t see any of the wiring.

We installed a 65-inch LG 4K TV on Peerless Articulating Mount Bracket with a 5.1 Surround Sound Home Audio System for a theater experience in the comfort of their own family room.

The client was extremely happy with both the functionality of the system as well as the clean lines.

As you look through our website and browse our blog articles highlighting completed projects, you’ll see that we work with each client individually to provide custom work. In this particular New Berlin home we installed updated cabling as well as a TV and surround sound system that the customer already owned.

We also install outdoor audio visual systems for outdoor living spaces as you’ll see in this Hartland, WI home. We also enjoy working with builders to install home entertainment systems as the home is being built as you can see in this Whitefish Bay home.

BC Neville Tech specializes in finishing systems in existing homes, updating cabling as needed for current technologies, and working with contractors on new construction residential homes. We install everything from TVs to tp projectors to surveillance systems in new and existing residential homes and commercial properties.

We use the most innovative equipment and design the entire system down the very last detail making the process as easy as possible for you. Please contact Bryan at (262) 844-1535‬ or bryan@bcnevilletech.com for a free on-site consultation.