Take a Look at Our Lighting Design & Smart Technology Installation

Want to discover all that’s possible in an automated home? Have a look inside Marlin Manor, the luxury smart home installation we recently completed here in South Florida. The homeowners of Marlin Manor, as we call it, had a specific vision for their home’s integrated technology. They were looking for a minimalistic aesthetic, and so much of our equipment and installation choices were guided by a minimal approach.

And the results? You’ll find a home automation system that controls every room from a single keypad, dramatically reducing wall clutter across the house. Using a Control4 home automation system, we were able to magically bring this house to life, letting the homeowner intuitively control everything from lighting to security devices—and even motorized clothing hangers!

We were so pleased with the outcome of this project that we submitted it to the 2021 CEDIA awards. Read on to discover all we included in this Lighthouse Point, FL-area home—and how the awards went!

See How First Priority Audio Helped This Homeowner Bring Stunning AV to the Theater and Living Room

It’s projects like these that make us think, ‘Wow, we have the coolest job.’

The First Priority Audio team recently had the pleasure of working on a new home build in the Lighthouse Point, FL-area. We partnered with the custom home builder to design and install unique AV solutions across a new home theater, living room, and even pool house entertainment system.

Whether you’re interested in a home theater installation for your own home or are simply curious, take a peek inside our project below. We share all the equipment brands used and our methods of creating a seamless, eye-catching media experience.

First Priority Audio, Then and Now

How the years have flown by! It’s our 20^th anniversary as an AV company in Pompano Beach, FL, and my, how much has changed in the past two decades. When we first started in the AV industry, there was no Control4, no voice control—people didn’t even own smartphones! Now, we can control our entire house with a tap on our touchscreens.

The AV and smart home industry move fast, but at this incredible milestone, we’d like to take a look back at our journey as integrators. Today we’re a staff of 27 people with nine service vehicles and an impressive portfolio of projects. But here’s how First Priority Audio began.  

Weighing the Pros and Cons of Projector Screens and TV Displays

Home theaters come in all shapes and sizes, but a screen is at the forefront of them all. Some folks use a projector and movie screen setup, while others opt for a large TV or even microLED panels. But which method is best?

Screen choice is ultimately up to personal preference, but each approach has advantages and disadvantages. Read on to see the pros and cons of each home movie theater display and find the best choice for your Fort Lauderdale, FL system.

Find the Best Surround-Sound Setup for Your Personal Home Cinema

When most people hear ‘home theater,’ they first think of an immense wall-sized screen. Visuals are undoubtedly important, but the display is only half of the equation! For a truly cinematic experience, you need a high-fidelity surround sound system that brings realistic audio to every movie scene.

With the right speaker system, you’ll be able to appreciate why ‘Sound Mixing’ and ‘Sound Editing’ are categories for the Academy Awards. Whether you’re in the midst of a city-wide chase or depths of the jungle, you’ll hear every tiny detail alongside rumbling bass notes.

To get the most out of your Palm Beach, FL home theater setup, you won’t want to settle for internal TV speakers, a soundbar, or old computer speakers. Read on to see what the best solutions are for surround sound in a modern home theater.