05.27.2008 — A sanctuary should be insulated from the sounds of the outside world.

Sometimes, however, the outside world needs protection from the booming sounds coming out of the sanctuary.

Hence, sound isolation was among the major priorities for Pompton Plains, N.J.-based Home Systems in this award-winning home theater integration.

"The homeowners wanted a reference quality theater, where they could retreat to relax and enjoy full-length motion pictures," explains vice president Ron Roslasky.

"This was to be a special place, where they could get the full dynamic and visual impact of movies and wouldn't be disturbed by outside distractions."

So, the challenge was on to meet the homeowners' requirements: uncompromised sound and video, simplicity of operation, dependability, state-of-the-art access to an extensive DVD collection and air-tight sound isolation.

Home Systems rose to the occasion, earning Mark of Excellence honors from the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) in the Best Home Theater/Media Room category.

Click here for a breakdown of the award-winning theater integration.