Custom Sound Each ViewPoint wall-mounted loudspeaker is built to order and the aluminum enclosure is trimmed and painted to match individual wall-mounted, flat-panel video displays. The unit distributes sound evenly throughout the room, the maker says. Thiel. 859.254.9427. www.thielaudio.com.
Plasma Performance The PD4220V 42-inch wide-screen plasma monitor features a built-in scaler specifically designed for video reproduction, as well as a 160-degree viewing angle. The high-resolution PD4220V is compatible with a variety of digital and analog video sources, including HDTV, DTV, and PC. Marantz America. 630.741.0300. www.marantz.com.
Courtesy Ginni Designs Pop-Up Performance Hide-Away-Home-Theater II automated entertainment armoires and credenzas allow media components to be hidden away. A touch of a button raises the display and speakers for viewing and retracts them for storage. Available in a variety of wood finishes, the GDI-42FPL credenza shown houses a 42-inch plasma and speakers. Ginni Designs. 925.922.1650. www.ginnidesigns.com.
Winning Combination Courtesy Onkyo The LS-V955 home theater system is designed to add DVD video and multi-channel surround sound to any television. The system consists of a one-piece surround receiver integrated with a progressive-scan DVD player and speakers. Onkyo. 800.229. 1687. www.onkyousa.com.
Courtesy Pass &Seymour/Legrand Package Deal The Active Adult structured wiring package includes a variety of devices that provide safety and convenience. Hallway lights, a 911 locator that blinks porch lights for emergency vehicles, security cameras, surge protection, motion-activated switches, and computer networking are all part of the package. Pass & Seymour/Legrand. 800.223.4185.www.passandseymour.com.