April 20, 2012
2012 brings Dorset based Dawsons a lot to be proud of. The celebration of 85 years of service has coincided with the most recent CEDIA awards, held on the 20th April 2012 at Hampton Court Palace, where they were yet again recognised as the leading audio visual marine specialist, winning the coveted title of “Best Marine Installation” once again.
Dawsons took the honours in this category for;
“A technically flawless installation which integrates seamlessly with the yacht’s stunning interior design” CEDIA
The installation aboard the Sunseeker Predator 130 M/Y Never Say Never used a fully managed wireless network covering all of the yacht’s internal and external areas and fuses Bang & Olufsen with Kaleidescape, Crestron and Future Automation Picture Lift, all operated simply through an iPad based control panel.
As well as offering audio visual control, the iPads effortlessly integrate lighting, blinds and the yacht’s engine management systems via five Crestron processors. The sleek and user-friendly iPad interface was custom designed by Dawsons highly skilled installation team.
Each cabin features its own iPod dock and Kaleidescape Blu-Ray player. On the flybridge, the owner can listen to music or enjoy HD movies and satellite TV, with full surround sound, on two outdoor monitors. The system is ‘invisible’ within the interior design by Ken Freivokh, with a BeoVision 4-50 plasma screen being concealed behind an automated picture lift in the master stateroom and BeoLab speakers hidden behind louvres and flush fitted into headlining to complete the invisible installation.
The entire installation provides exemplary picture and sound quality with superior ease of use for both the owner and his guests. With a project build achieved within just six months, it’s clear to see why Dawsons was chosen for their latest in a long line of prestigious awards over the years including; 2008 Winner, 2009, 2011 Highly Commended & Finalist, 2012 Winner.
March 13, 2012
Dawsons are proud to announce the launch of our new on-line shop. We will be selling all of our usual dock and speaker solutions, but will also be including some very special offers, end of lines and ex-demo stock. Take a look around and see what you think... you might see something you'd like!
February 20, 2012
Dawsons has found out that it has been shortlisted in two categories for this years CEDIA awards. The categories that we are in the running for are:
'Best Marine' with MY Never Say Never: http://www.dawsonsgroup.com/installations/marine/installation.php?id=62
and
'Best Home Cinema between £40-£100k' with Meridian Cinema: http://www.dawsonsgroup.com/installations/residential/installation.php?id=68
We'll keep you posted in April when the awards are announced!
February 10, 2012
We now have on display the lastest 65" Professional Cinema Display from Panasonic. We are one of only a few dealers in the South that have been autorised to sell them.
The Panasonic TH-65VX300 65-inch Full HD 3D Professional Cinema Display is a studio-quality plasma designed for high-end home theatres, post-production and more. It features 3D functions found on Panasonics large-format 3D models (85", 103" & 152"): an ultra high-speed drive and a 30-bit image processing engine for studio monitor colour reproduction.
February 01, 2012
The BeoLit 12 is the latest offering from Bang and Olufsen. Pop on down to our showroom to listen to the awsome sound quality that this portable solution packs. Bring along your iPod and just see how easily you can stream your music through this fantastic little sound system.
January 21, 2012
Dawsons have submitted their entries for this years CEDIA awards. In total, eight applications were submitted and we're hopeful that we will make the short lists with most of them. We'll keep informed on their progress.
December 01, 2011
The LaunchPort System
LaunchPort is a revolutionary a way to mount and charge your iPad, virtually anywhere. The LaunchPort system consists of a PowerShuttle and any number of Stations. A PowerShuttle is a sleeve-style case that fits onto your iPad. A Station is the mount and charging unit that interacts with a PowerShuttle. A system requires a PowerShuttle and a Station.
LaunchPort uses induction which means as soon as a PowerShuttle mounted to a Station, charging begins immediately- without a 30-pin cable or conductive elements. Magnets are used to mount and affix your iPad in its PowerShuttle to a Station. The tabletop BaseStation only uses some of the magnets in the LaunchPort system, making it easier to grab and go. The WallStation uses all magnets in the system for secure and safe mounting. The magnets are located on the PowerShuttle case which means you can also mount it to any metallic surface like a refrigerator or work bench.
LaunchPort changes how you can use your iPad in your home.
Pop into the showroom and see it for yourself!
November 23, 2011
It’s easy to get started with a Linn system because it works with the products you already use every day. You’ll get better sound from your existing audio sources and you’ll be able to control your Linn using the mobile devices you already own. From storage to control, from movies to games, Linn make sure your systems will work with what you’ve already got. And what you’ll have next year.
If you would like to see the benefits of a Linn system, come and see it for yourselves. We have Linn's Majik DSM and Isobarik Floor standing loud speakers in our demonstration room ready for you to listen to.
The Linn Majik DSM allows you to browse your music library, create playlists and adjust volume using your preferred desktop or mobile device, with control apps available for Windows, Mac, iPad, iPod, iPhone and Android. Connect your Blu-ray / DVD player or games console and get better soundtracks and special effects. Stream any audio from your computer and your favourite online music services will come to life.
Linn's Majik Isobarik floor-standing loudspeakers have an impressive dynamic range and deep bass extension. Majik Isobarik uses twin bass drivers, hidden within the cabinet base and working in tandem to generate greater levels of bass, with less distortion and increased levels of control and clarity. Available in a range of beautifully crafted real wood finishes, with high gloss and custom colour options, the classic understated styling of Majik Isobarik will enhance any living space.
November 10, 2011
The HDMI/digital difference debate rumbles wearily on.
A recent review on Channel 4's 'The Gadget Show' claimed that expensive cables are a waste of money and that a £6 cable will give you the same viewing experience. However, what their test did not show was that simple things like interference from other electrical goods (amplifiers, Feeview & Sky decoders etc.) and the distance the signal needs to travel can both effect the signal quality.
We asked 'The Chord Company' - manufacturers of high quality AV cables - to comment on this debate and this was their response:
“The Chord Company has a simple philosophy. If you can’t make something better, don’t make it. So when we first started looking at HDMI cables the aim was simple - Can we improve on the performance of a standard HDMI cable?
We’d been doing a lot of work in relation to high frequency interference and its effect on accurate signal transfer. This didn’t just apply to analogue cables but had proved critical in producing high performance digital cables. We knew that conductor material was crucial and that silver plated conductors, combined with a low density insulation, performed extremely well. We also knew that the gauge of the conductor was critical and that heavier gauge conductors produced a better performance. Finally, we knew that effective high frequency shielding was absolutely vital to maintaining an accurate signal. So we took all these components and applied them to our HDMI cable designs. The results were both easy to see and easy to hear as well.
Chord HDMI cables play a vital role in any decent home cinema system. The Chord Active HDMI took the design a step further and features a very high frequency interference filter. The filter was designed to improve picture quality and worked extremely well but what really surprised us was the improvement the filter made to sound quality. A Chord Active HDMI, fitted between a player and receiver, can dramatically improve the audio performance of the system. There is nothing magical about the design of the Chord HDMI. We simply took technology that we knew improved the performance of both digital and analogue cable and applied it to HDMI cables.
Whatever is said about HDMI cables, we believe that you should reserve judgement until you have tried a Chord HDMI cable. The difference is clear! “
Nigel Finn (Director and cable design guru)
November 04, 2011
Our new demo room is starting to take shape. We have just installed Meridian's latest DSP3300 along with two pairs of DSP3200's (Piano finish Black and White). The new DSW Subwoofer has just arrived in stock today and will be on display in the next few days.
November 03, 2011
This November JVC will be introducing the world’s first HD upconverting home theatre projectors that display 2D HD content with full 4K precision. They feature JVC’s new e-shift technology capable of projecting images four times that of full HD. The upconverting technology is available in two of three new 3D-ready projectors that boast a wide range of advancements, including higher native contrast than previous models.
The new projectors are the DLA-X90R, DLA-X70R and DLA-X30. JVC’s 4K e-shift technology is featured in the top two models, while all three new projectors offer other advancements that JVC promise will boost picture quality, improve 3D performance and enhance functionality.
July 14, 2011
From the kitchen to the driveway – no matter where you are within your home’s wireless range, you can be in full control with your iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch. It connects seamlessly to your Master Link Gateway to control not only your Bang & Olufsen televisions and music system, but also your entire home automation system – lighting, windows and doors, curtains and much more. BeoLink puts all this power right in your pocket.
May 23, 2011
This morning Dawsons became the first dealer on the South coast to take delivery of Bang and Olufsen's Beovision 4-85. This giant, full HD screen with 3D capabilities will be on display in our showroom later this week.
The BeoVision 4 85-inch plasma TV is the latest member of Bang & Olufsen’s home cinema family and the first Full HD screen with 3D. It incorporates state-of-the-art performance within audio, video, magical moving mechanics and intelligent home integration, all completely controlled by the Beo6 remote control.
With the launch of the BeoVision 4 85-inch TV, Bang & Olufsen keeps their promise: to provide the best picture experience of any plasma screen. Not only does the BeoVision 4-85 plasma panel qualify as ‘Full HD’, which means razor sharp details, rich, lifelike colours and smooth movement of objects on the screen; it is also Bang & Olufsen’s first TV concept that includes 3D technology using active shutter glasses. In addition, with the help of Automatic Colour Management to counter the effects of age, it delivers exceptional picture quality, ensuring the same high level of performance year after year.
April 09, 2011
After being short listed for six coveted Cedia awards this year, we were extremely pleased to be presented the award for 'Best Media Room Under £15,000'.
We also received a 'Highly Commended' recognition in the category for 'Best Marine Install' for our 40m Yacht Upgrade.
Other Dawsons projects were finalists in; Best Home Cinema Under £40k, Best Home Cinema Under £100k and twice in the category for Best Marine Installation.
April 01, 2011
Dawsons are proud to announce that they will be demonstrating the very latest AV equipment at the very first SANDBANKS BOAT SHOW.
This two day show is being held at Salterns Marina between 10am and 5pm on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th May with free admission. The 5 Gold Anchor marina will have over 50 boats on show and will feature some of the best known boating brands.
We look forward to seeing you there!
March 01, 2011
Dawsons are pleased to annonce the introduction of LINN to our custom suppliers range.
Linn music and home cinema systems are handbuilt and precision engineered in Scotland and can be found throughout the world in luxury homes, royal residences, and on-board the world’s finest superyachts.
February 19, 2011
dawsons have been shortlisted for six coveted Cedia awards in a multiple of categories including Best Home Cinema, Best Marine Installation and Best Media Room.
The results are announced on 8th of April 2011.
February 18, 2011
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January 29, 2011
Meridian Audio have just released their latest additions to their stunning range of audio products. The elegant new DSP3200 loudspeakers offer phenomenal clarity and depth from a compact speaker.
Primarily a book shelf speaker the DSP3200 also offers flexible placement options including stand mounts and wall mounting.
Couple the DSP3200's with the new Media Core 200 which incorporates an inbuilt hard drive to store your music collection on. Connect the Media Core 200 to the internet and browse through 100's of internet radio stations from around the world.
This system can be seamlessly be controlled from an iPhone or iPad app!
For more information on this system click here
January 25, 2011
Visit our installations section to see some of the latest systems we have fitted!
January 20, 2011
If we said there was a 5.1 home cinema system with an 80" screen in this room would you believe us???
Click here for more information!
January 03, 2011
Bang & Olufsen of Bournemouth are pleased to announce the launch of the new BeoSound 8 iPod/iPad docking station! Come and experience the BeoSound 8 in our store in Westbourne, Dorset.
For more details click here
January 01, 2011
View the video below for more information on the Meridian Sooloos.
January 01, 2011
The BeoVision 4 103-inch plasma television incorporates state-of-the-art performance within audio and video, magical moving mechanics and intelligent home integration; all completely controlled with the Beo5 remote control.
With the launch of the BeoVision 4 103-inch television, Bang & Olufsen takes a quantum leap towards the ultimate flat screen television. Not only is BeoVision 4 103-inch one of the biggest televisions on the market, it is also the only giant television to come with a stand that can lift the screen at the touch of a button and also turn and tilt it to the optimal viewing position
The size of the carefully crafted 103” screen with its high-grade aluminium frame is impressive, but it becomes even more impressive when the screen starts to move in a powerful, sturdy fashion. The movements of the screen and speaker are accelerated and decelerated in the process to underline the muscular progress, and the initial lift of the screen is timed with the start up time of the BeoSystem 3 picture and surround sound engine, which is about eighteen seconds. The hallmark electronic curtains are then pulled aside while the BeoLab 10 centre loudspeaker is moving forward into position.
BeoVision 4-103 is by nature mainly suited for home cinema viewing owing to its exceptional picture quality and its significant size. However, this television incorporates a range of picture improvement technologies, such as automatic picture control and an anti-reflection coated contrast screen, which also enhances the viewing experience during daytime viewing.
November 06, 2010
Dawsons are pleased to offer a series of Projection Cinema packages from under £10,000! The packages offer varying levels of systems, all completely upgradeable as you choose to add more components or sources!
For more information click here or visit the dawsons recommends section of our website!
We are able to offer interest free finance on all packages*
*Subject to status, terms and conditions apply.
November 06, 2010
We have recently sold our flagship demonstration suite so this room is currently out of action. Watch this space in the new year for information on this rooms new look and specification.
Also visit our case studies section soon to see the completed installation!
October 09, 2010
Kaleidescape have recently launched the first user interface designed specifically for young children. Using a Kaleidescape Server and the new Childrens remote control a child can access all of thier movies and choose which one they want to play with out the help of an adult.
Here at dawsons we have recieved the first remote control to arrive in the UK and have put it through its paces! Charlie, Kevin's son has even said given his approval on the new interface and remote quoting "Wow Daddy this is easy!"
When the childs interface is activated the server will only allow your children to access movies that you have selected as acceptable for their age.
Contact us for more details
October 01, 2010
From the 1st October 2010 until 31st December 2010 we are pleased to announce the Meridian Loudsper trade up scheme. This incredible opportunity will allow existing Meridian owners to upgrade to the very latest DSP Active Loudspeakers.
Meridian will offer a minimum value trade-up price for existing Meridian loudspeakers against the purchase of higher performance, latest specification models, such as the DSP5200, DSP7200 or flagship DSP8000 models.
The following loudspeakers qualify for this trade-up promotion:
DSP Digital Active: DSP6000, DSP7000, DSP5500, DSP5000, DSP3100, DSP33
Digital Active: D6000, D600, D10, D2500, D1500
Active: M3100, M33, M60, M100, M30, M20, M10, M3, M2, M1, M2500, M1500
Passive: A500, A3, A2, A1
Please contact us for more information. 01202 764965
June 25, 2010
dawsons, the Daily Echo and RBS recently joined forces to hold an exclusive hospitality event for the England & Slovenia match. Even though England won to book their place in the next round the star player certainly was the AV system provided by dawsons!
Boasting a massive 160" Acoustically perforated screen and a full High Definition VX22 Projector you could almost have been in South Africa! To match the incredible picture the system was paired with a full surround sound speaker package including subwoofer from Procella which was powered by Sherbourn - a Vuvuzela has never sounded so good!
We received some fantastic comments about the system -
"I have never seen a screen so big and so clear"
"The sound was awesome - we really could have been there"
"I wish England's performance was as convincing as the system!"
"Imagine having this at home you would never want to go out again"
Contact us for more information about this system!
June 10, 2010
The new generation, M-Class Kaleidescape server system is now available from Dawsons. The award winning system now supports Blu-Ray technology, with discs copied and stored onto the server and accessed in exactly the same way as standard DVDs. An improved user interface gives an even clearer display and content can be played back instantly by either an M500 or M300 player - creating the world’s first multi zone movie server for Blu Ray.
Contact us for more details
May 01, 2010
Dawsons are please to announce that we will now be able to supply Procella Audio loudspeakers.
Used in a variety of commercial Cinemas and Studio applications as well as residential cinemas. Designed by engineers from DTS Studios you will always hear the sound track exactly how the Director intended.
See our products section for more information or click here.
April 28, 2010
New to the Bang & Olufsen range is the BeoLab 11. A new subwoofer concept from Bang & Olufsen incorporating fantastic acoustic performance and beautiful design. The BeoLab 11 boasts a 200w ICE Power amplifier providing the speaker a surprising presence from a very compact design.
Typically Bang & Olufsen the BeoLab 11 is available in a choice of finishes including a lacquered black or white, anodised silver, blue, red or golden aluminium. The subwoofer can either be floor mounted or, for an additional cost, be supplied with a wall bracket.
Click here for more information or email bournemouth@bang-olufsen.co.uk to book a demonstration.
December 22, 2009
The new year brings yet another new brand to dawsons.....
From January we will be stocking Rotel amplifiers, processors and receivers! We feel that Rotel provide a solid base to any stereo or multi channel system. The products can easily be rack mounted into any new or existing installation and will provide reliable and high quality audio performance.
Rotel produce a choice of multi channel amplifiers and receivers which on selected models incorporate the market leading Faroudja video processing which will upscale sources to a full 1080p picture. Coupled with 7.1 audio processing with Dolby® TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and dts-HD™ Master Audio, dts HD Hi-Resolution Rotel set the standard in any Home Cinema application.
December 09, 2009
October 28, 2009
Since winning the contract with Sunseeker to provide entertainment systems on their luxury yachts we have seen our Marine business continue to develop. We have won and been short listed for a selection of industry awards in 2008 and 2009 for the installations we have carried out. Dawsons strive to meet and exceed Sunseeker's expectations with every yacht installation.
Visit Dawsons Marine
October 28, 2009
Bang & Olufsen are pleased to announce the launch of the new BeoVision 10-40 television. This is the latest iconic design to be added to their video portfolio featuring a 40” edge lit LCD screen making this the thinnest television Bang & Olufsen have produced to date.
Visit our showroom to learn more!
October 27, 2009
In order to ensure our showrooms keep pace with the very latest technology we update our demonstration facilities regularly. Consequently we have recently invested in our showroom and have opened three new demonstration lounges, including our ‘discrete installation’ facility.
These room host a wide range of audiovisual options and allow us to display iPod solutions, Runco Projectors, Kaleidescape Mini system, Mirror Media screen and Amina lou dspeakers and many others.
Take a tour of the lounges here
January 01, 2009
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