Custom Home Cinema Design
Bespoke cinema spaces with 3D design, acoustic treatment, and premium AV gear – handcrafted by The Audio Experts.
🎯 Meet the Designers
Mark “Majic” Callenberg – Home cinema design specialist and SketchUp pro with over 12 years of experience creating custom AV environments.
Steve Varga – 15+ years of Hi-Fi expertise, known for crafting immersive audio systems that deliver true cinema sound at home.
Together, they bring passion, precision, and world-class tech to every build – from compact media rooms to full-blown dedicated cinemas.
🎥 Experience Before You Build
Visit our Melbourne showroom and explore three fully featured home cinema demo rooms. Hear the impact of acoustic treatment. See the glow of star ceilings. Sit back and picture it in your home.
🛠 How Our Cinema Design Service Works
- Consultation: Understanding your space, style, and vision.
- 3D Cinema Design: Detailed SketchUp models visualise everything before installation.
- Gear Selection: KEF, Hegel, AudioQuest, Trinnov – only the best brands make the cut.
- Acoustics & Lighting: From panel layouts to fibre-optic star ceilings.
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Installation: Clean, professional, precise execution.
📘 Optional Design Book
Every client receives a full 3D cinema design and detailed AV quotation. A personalised Design Book can also be provided, featuring:
- High-quality SketchUp renders of your cinema layout
- Detailed AV system quote, including installation
- Acoustic treatment and lighting plans
- Timeline and project roadmap
The Design Book is optional, but every client is shown a full 3D design and receives a complete cinema quotation and project plan.

Why Choose The Audio Experts?
With over 25 years of combined experience, TAE is Melbourne’s ultimate authority in custom home theatre and premium AV design. Every project is treated as a bespoke masterpiece — no generic soundbars, no cookie-cutter setups. Only expertly engineered solutions that combine style, function, and jaw-dropping performance.
We are obsessed with bringing the very best in home entertainment to the Bayside area. Every room we touch is crafted for maximum impact — immersive audio that hits you in the chest, visuals so crisp you feel part of the action, and automation that makes technology disappear so you just enjoy the experience. From intimate media rooms to sprawling multi-room luxury cinemas, TAE transforms spaces into personal entertainment palaces.
Homeowners, architects, and builders trust TAE because we deliver flawless execution, meticulous attention to detail, and a level of service only true Audio Experts can provide. When you choose The Audio Experts, you’re not just installing a home cinema — you’re elevating your lifestyle, commanding every frame of sound and vision, and doing it all with passion, precision, and an obsession for excellence.
🏗 Architects & Builders
The Audio Experts specialise in partnering with architects and builders to seamlessly integrate luxury cinemas and premium AV solutions into high-end homes. Based in the Bayside region, we focus on bespoke projects where quality, attention to detail, and precision are non-negotiable. From single custom residences to multi-storey developments, TAE ensures that every AV system complements the design, architecture, and lifestyle of the homeowner.
Builders benefit from working with TAE because we remove the stress of AV integration: we plan, coordinate, and manage every step — from initial consultation to final installation. Architects gain a trusted partner who understands design intent and ensures technology enhances, rather than compromises, the aesthetics of the home. Every project is treated with a meticulous approach, guaranteeing world-class sound, immersive cinema experiences, and elegant integration that elevates your builds.
Our local Bayside focus means we know the area, the style, and the client expectations. By developing strong, ongoing relationships with select builders, TAE becomes a reliable extension of your team, ready to support multiple projects per year with consistency, quality, and efficiency. With one of the strongest AV contractor networks in Australia, covering plasterers, painters, cabinet builders, and electricians, every build is coordinated, on time, and executed without compromise.
With TAE as your AV partner, every home is transformed into a seamless blend of luxury, technology, and entertainment. Clients experience cutting-edge cinema and automation, while your projects retain their elegance, prestige, and uncompromising quality.

🎛 Audio Visual Project Management
TAE provides full AV project management for clients, builders, and architects alike. From coordinating contractors to scheduling and installation, the experienced team ensures every cinema, media room, or AV system is delivered flawlessly. Their network includes top plasterers, painters, cabinet builders, and installers – a complete turnkey solution.
🙋 Frequently Asked Questions
What should I expect from a TAE custom cinema project?
Expect a seamless, luxury experience from consultation to installation. Detailed 3D designs, personalised AV selections, acoustic planning, lighting concepts, and a full project roadmap ensure clarity and peace of mind.
What should I bring to the consultation?
Bring floor plans, photos, concept ideas, or a storyboard if you’re feeling creative! The more detail shared, the more precise the design.
What should my budget be?
Budgets vary depending on room size, acoustic treatment, and AV specification. Detailed quotes are provided so you know exactly what to expect.
How long does the cinema design and installation take?
Typical projects take 2–3 weeks for design, with installation schedules depending on complexity and approvals. Expedited timelines are available for urgent projects.
Can you work with my builder, architect, or interior designer?
Yes! TAE collaborates closely with professionals to ensure AV systems integrate seamlessly with your home’s design and construction schedule.
Do you supply and install everything?
Absolutely. Design, supply, installation, and calibration — TAE provides a complete, turnkey AV solution under one roof.
Can you retrofit into an existing room?
Definitely. TAE can advise on acoustics, wiring, and layout to transform existing spaces with minimal construction.
