Harmony Blog

HarmonyAVL+media Hires New Lead Technician with 24 Years of Audio/Visual Experience

In June, the team at HarmonyAVL+media, with their showroom located at 936 Tunnel Road in East Asheville, welcomes Daniel Majorie as their newest team member. Daniel and his family are relocating from his long-time home of New Orleans, and his wife will be starting a job at Mission Hospital.

projector comparison

JVC RS1000 4K Projector Vs Epson LS500 UHD Laser Short Throw Projector

We had the opportunity to do a video image shootout between two very different projectors in our showroom recently.  While both perform at a very high level, there are many differences that highlight each and their unique attributes.

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Design Without Great Sound Falls Flat

Recently, we did an on-site visit to a hotel that is having all kinds of issues with their sound quality. A team of designers painstakingly picked every knickknack, placed specific books in strategic places, and created a beautiful atmosphere…but they did not give any consideration to the acoustics.

Best of WNC

Best of WNC: Business That Best Represents the Spirit of Asheville

We’re throwing our name in the hat for Mountain Xpress’s Best of WNC “Business That Best Represents the Spirit of Asheville.” We know this is a special category, and after serving the greater WNC area for more than 22 years and completing hundreds of unique projects, we’re ready to carry this torch!

Nonprofit Spotlight: Preserving a Picturesque America

In May 2021, garbed in his trademark floppy hat and 1800s period attire, Fairview artist Scott (“Doc”) Varn, founder of Preserving a Picturesque America (PAPA), set out on a historic journey along the French Broad River basin.

Top 5 Add-Ons to AV Projects

Many times when a new client reaches out to us, they have a specific dream in mind. Maybe it’s a new home theater, an easy-to-use, multi-zone house- or commercial-wide audio systems, or want to switch over to lighting automation. 

Aural Wave Sound Chambers

We are now offering for health and wellness destinations as well as folks who are looking for a new way to self-care: Aural Wave Sound Chambers. These chambers–only a handful exist in the world–are designed to create a sensory experience that provides a new way to relax and recharge through an aural massage.

Pre-Wire

At The Very Least, Invest in Pre-Wiring When You Build Your New Home

Building a new house can be exciting, fulfilling, and a dream come true. However, it can also be daunting to throw down that kind of money, and sometimes corners are cut to save a few bucks here and there. But the truth is, we have had plenty of folks come back to us and say, “Gosh, I really wish I would have invested in a better AV and lighting system, or at least in pre-wire.” 

Two New Asheville Restaurant Projects: Acoustic Treatments

We have been getting a lot of inquiries from commercial clients recently who need help making their restaurants and bars more welcoming and warm, with sound properly disseminated throughout to create an overall more appealing atmosphere.

Subwoofers Are the Bay Leaf of Your Audio System

Many people mistakenly think a subwoofer just provides “more boom.” Their mind jumps to a dance club with the bass thumping, when in reality, a subwoofer is like a bay leaf that you put into your favorite soup.

I Want a Media Room in My New Home in Asheville. What Should I Do Next?

Whether it’s used for a movie night, a sporting event, or even Zoom meetings and remote classes, the media room is a valuable entertainment and information hub the whole family can enjoy. 

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When Designing Your New Home, Think About The Daily Moments

Where can you cut a few corners in order to have entertainment spaces you can enjoy with your family and friends on a daily basis in your home design planning?

Relationships Are Everything

Being in business for 22 years, we’ve learned that relationships are everything, and as Harmony embarks on its next chapter under new ownership (long-time employee Tommy Calloway has taken the reigns as President/CEO while Founders Scott and Sam Varn step back and focus on their nonprofit, Preserving a Picturesque America, we wanted to reflect on some of the long-standing clients we’ve helped again and again with all their AV needs.

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