KAR CONSTRUCTION / Solutions / KAR Sound

KAR Sound

KAR Sound: you hear the sound, not the speakers

sound, room acoustics, built-in speakers, cinema room

Built-in speakers in ceilings and walls, room acoustics and a cinema room with proper sound. We plan the sound for the room — size, materials, listener and screen position — before finishing, not after.

Status: the cinema and cabling schemes are proven on a real project; KAR Sound is our sound direction within the works, equipment is selected for the budget and the client's choice.

01 · Who it is for

KAR Sound: who it is for

  • Villa owners who want a cinema room or a living room with home theatre.
  • Clients who want sound without visible speakers — in ceilings, walls and niches.
  • Restaurants, bars, lounges: even sound across the room without boom or echo.
  • Designers and architects: building speakers and the screen into the interior.

02 · What the system consists of

Speakers

In-ceiling and in-wall, front speakers for the cinema, subwoofer

Receiver and amplifiers

AV receiver for the cinema or amplifiers for high-end speakers

Screen and picture

Projector and screen or a TV; size and distance calculated for the room

Acoustic finishes

Absorption and diffusion panels, soundproofing — within the finishing design

AV rack

Sources, HDMI matrix if needed, UPS, ventilation

Cables

Speaker cable 2×2.5 / 2×4 mm², HDMI, Cat6, conduits for future replacement

03 · How it works

How it works

  1. 01
    Room acoustics

    Size, finishes and furniture change the sound. We define listener, screen and speaker positions and where absorption and diffusion are needed; echo is fixed by finishes, not by volume.

  2. 02
    Built-in speakers

    In-ceiling and in-wall speakers behind the finish; back boxes and frames go in before drywall. Weatherproof models for wet and outdoor areas.

  3. 03
    Cinema room

    5.1 / 7.1 / Atmos layouts: front behind or beside the screen, surrounds and ceiling, subwoofer. Projector or TV, screen, blackout and a quiet rack.

  4. 04
    Rack and cables

    Receiver or amplifiers, sources, HDMI and network meet in the AV rack; every cable is labelled. Cinema lighting and curtains run as one scene with KAR Light and Smart Home.

screenLCRSLSRsublistening seatAV rack
5.1 cinema scheme: front L/C/R at the screen, surrounds SL/SR, subwoofer; cables to the AV rack

04 · Three levels

Basic / Mid / Premium

KAR SoundBasic
  • Living-room home theatre: TV and 3.1 / 5.1
  • In-ceiling speakers
  • Cables and back boxes ready to expand
KAR SoundMid
  • Dedicated 5.1 / 7.1 room
  • Projector and screen
  • Basic acoustic treatment
  • «Film» scene: lights, curtains, sound
KAR SoundPremium
  • Atmos cinema with acoustic calculation
  • Room soundproofing by design
  • High-end speakers and calibration
  • Backup power for the rack

The content of each level is confirmed after a site visit; the price is in the estimate, not on the site.

05 · What the work includes

  • Site visit and acoustic review of the room
  • Plan of speakers, screen and seats
  • Cabling scheme, back boxes and frames before finishing
  • Equipment options through KAR Supply
  • Installation, set-up and calibration
  • As-built scheme and instructions

What is not included

  • Streaming and video subscriptions
  • Structural soundproofing without a finishing design — a separate estimate
  • Cinema furniture and décor

06 · Stages of work

Stages of work

  1. 01

    Request and plans

    The room, its size, what you want: film, music or both.

  2. 02

    Acoustic review

    Speaker, screen and seat positions; finishes.

  3. 03

    Scheme and rough-in

    Cables, frames, boxes — before drywall.

  4. 04

    Options and purchasing

    Three levels, comparison through KAR Supply.

  5. 05

    Installation and calibration

    Speakers, rack, screen, sound set-up.

  6. 06

    Testing and handover

    Test films and music, training, documents.

07 · Timing

  • What affects timingScope and number of zones, the finishing stage on site, supplier availability and how fast decisions are made.
  • When we name the timingAfter a site visit and calculation: it is fixed in the estimate and work plan, stage by stage. We do not promise fixed timing in advance.
  • What must be done on timeCables and boxes go in before walls and ceilings are closed. Equipment can be chosen and installed later.

08 · What we need from you

  • Floor plans or photos of the rooms; the electrical and finishing design if available
  • Access to the site for a visit and measurements
  • A decision on the level (basic, mid, premium) after the calculation
  • One contact person who approves decisions and changes
  • The finishing schedule, so cables go in before walls are closed

09 · Related products in the shop

KAR SUPPLY · SHOP

Equipment from these sections can be requested in the KAR SUPPLY · SHOP: price, lead time and delivery are in the invoice before payment.

10 · FAQ

FAQ

This page describes a solution and is not a public offer. The content and calculation are defined after a site visit.

Can a living room sound good without a separate room?

Yes: built-in speakers, the right screen position and some acoustic treatment make a clear difference.

Do I need soundproofing?

For a cinema next to bedrooms, often yes. It is a building job and is calculated with the finishing.

Projector or TV?

It depends on blackout, room size and use. We go through it at the site visit.

Can speakers go into a finished room?

Yes, but it is neater and cheaper before drywall: back boxes and cables.

Are KAR Sound and Multiroom the same?

No. KAR Sound is sound quality and the cinema; Multiroom is music by zones across the house. We often do both.

Brand names

Trademarks mentioned belong to their owners; KAR has no partnerships with manufacturers.

Request

Request: KAR Sound

We reply within one business day. Price and timing after a site visit and calculation.