Karjat Maharashtra Bowers & Wilkins 802 D4 McIntosh Reference HiFi + Indoor Pool Cinema
Karjat, Maharashtra
The Client’s Vision
This Karjat Maharashtra weekend retreat a client’s cherished second home demanded two distinct entertainment identities: a pure high-fidelity living room system revealing crystal-clear detail in streamed Jazz and Blues where every Miles Davis trumpet breath, Ella Fitzgerald vibrato, and upright bass pluck crystallized holographically across open space, paired with a supportive indoor pool projection delivering relaxed sports watching amid water reflections without compromising the living room’s audiophile refinement. The client sought uncompromised musical realism for classic streaming sessions filling the weekend retreat naturally alongside casual projection surviving humidity elegantly.
Sound Innovators crafted this Karjat luxury HiFi masterpiece through Bowers & Wilkins 802 D4 flagship towers powered by McIntosh MA95000 300W/channel integrated amplification, dual REL G1 MKII subwoofers breathing analog foundation, Arcam ST60 32-bit ESS Sabre DAC streamer unlocking hi-res precision all isolated by Solidsteel HF Elite rack and Isotek V5 Aquarius 65dB RFI power conditioning. The indoor pool cinema featured an Optoma UHZ50 4K laser painting a 150-inch Elite motorized screen through a B&W AM-1 architectural array powered by an Onkyo network receiver. Completed November 2022 in just 1 month at Rs. 83 lakh total investment (Rs. 74 lakh HiFi + Rs. 9 lakh pool), this Karjat second home proves reference stereo coexists seamlessly with casual cinema.
Design Challenge
The Design Challenge
The biggest challenge was to create two completely different entertainment experiences under one roof without either compromising the other. The living room had to achieve true audiophile reference quality for Jazz and Blues streaming a system revealing micro-dynamics, spatial imaging, and tonal authenticity that a serious music lover demands without any visual or acoustic intrusion from the pool area. The indoor pool cinema had to survive Karjat’s significant humidity and monsoon conditions with laser projection that maintained color accuracy and a speaker system immune to moisture, while still delivering an enjoyable casual movie-watching experience. Both systems needed to coexist harmoniously: sharing the retreat’s ambience without sonic bleed, power conflicts, or aesthetic disruption, all installed and calibrated within a single month to suit the client’s schedule.
Living Room HiFi
Living Room HiFi : Bowers & Wilkins 802 D4 McIntosh Pure Stereo Reference
The Karjat living room demanded pure high-fidelity stereo streaming Jazz and Blues flawlessly saxophone harmonics suspended mid-air, Norah Jones piano decaying naturally into high ceilings, double-bass walking lines pressurizing space rhythmically without boom. Sound Innovators engineered a B&W 802 D4 + McIntosh MA95000 + dual REL G1 MKII reference chain eliminating digital glare while preserving analog warmth, the Arcam/Sabre streaming combination unlocking MQA/Tidal detail through a Solidsteel/Isotek foundation transforming this Maharashtra weekend retreat into a Jazz and Blues sanctuary.
Speaker System
The Speaker System : Bowers & Wilkins 802 D4 Flagship Towers
Bowers & Wilkins 802 D4 Floorstanders
These flagship floorstanders anchor the Karjat living room with diamond-dome tweeters that surgically etch Coltrane saxophone harmonics across the open-plan living space, Continuum cone midranges breathing Diana Krall chest resonance palpably, and ten-inch Aerofoil woofers pressurizing the room with upright bass authority where “Come Away With Me” piano notes materialize precisely between towers. Reverse-wrap carbon fiber cabinetry eliminates resonance, preserving Jazz micro-dynamics through the 12-foot ceiling height.
Analog Foundation
Analog Foundation : REL Acoustics G1 MKII Subwoofers
REL Acoustics G1 MKII Subwoofers × 2
Dual REL G1 MKII subwoofers breathe organic foundation with twin twelve-inch carbon-fiber drivers extending to 16Hz seamlessly. Double-bass walking lines lock rhythmically supporting the 802 D4 towers without overpowering vocals, high-level Neutrik connection preserves stereo imaging, while 900W Class D amplification grips transients matching McIntosh purity across Karjat weekend sessions.
Electronics
Electronics : McIntosh Reference Amplification
McIntosh MA95000 Integrated Amplifier
The McIntosh MA95000 delivers 300W per channel into the 802 D4 towers through Unity Coupled Circuitry, with its iconic sapphire blue VU meters dancing during Jazz crescendos. A 95dB signal-to-noise ratio reveals brushed snare texture, while the balanced DA2 digital module feeds the Arcam streamer directly, bypassing the analog section and preserving Blues streaming transparency flawlessly.
Arcam ST60 Network Streamer
The Arcam ST60 unlocks Tidal MQA and Qobuz 24/192 through its 32-bit ESS9038K2M Sabre DAC. Roon Ready integration curates Jazz and Blues playlists seamlessly across the Karjat retreat, AirPlay 2 and UPnP deliver streaming convenience without sonic sacrifice, and direct digital output to the McIntosh eliminates jitter, preserving Miles Davis trumpet bite intact.
System Foundation
System Foundation : Vibration & Power Integrity
Solidsteel HF Elite Series Rack
The Solidsteel HF Elite Series rack vibration-isolates the 250kg+ system, surviving floor resonance that would otherwise introduce microphonics into the turntable-level signal chain. Its heavy-duty construction and adjustable isolation feet make it the ideal foundation for a reference-grade system in a weekend retreat environment.
Isotek V5 Aquarius Power Conditioner
The Isotek V5 Aquarius delivers 65dB RFI/EMI reduction, ensuring the McIntosh receives a surgical AC waveform free from grid noise. This is particularly important in a Maharashtra weekend retreat location where power quality can be inconsistent, and where the B&W diamond tweeters must reveal absolute black backgrounds where Billie Holiday vocals decay into silence.
Living Room HiFi · Full Specification
Living Room HiFi Specifications at a Glance
| Configuration | Pure High-Fidelity Stereo Reference |
| Speakers | Bowers & Wilkins 802 D4 Floorstanders United Kingdom |
| Subwoofers | REL Acoustics G1 MKII × 2 United Kingdom |
| Integrated Amplifier | McIntosh MA95000 300W/ch USA |
| Network Streamer | Arcam ST60 32-bit ESS Sabre DAC United Kingdom |
| Audio Rack | Solidsteel HF Elite Series Italy |
| Power Conditioner | Isotek V5 Aquarius 65dB RFI United Kingdom |
| Equipment Cost | Rs. 74 Lakh |
Indoor Pool Cinema
Indoor Pool Cinema : Optoma UHZ50 Casual Humidity-Resistant Viewing
The indoor pool demanded a supportive cinema experience surviving Karjat’s humidity 4K projection painting a 150-inch screen above water reflections, architectural speakers delivering weather-tolerant surround that blended naturally with the living room’s sophistication. Sound Innovators engineered an Optoma UHZ50 laser projector combined with an Elite motorized screen and a B&W AM-1 in-ceiling array powered by a compact Onkyo network receiver, creating casual weekend movies that complement the HiFi reference system perfectly without compromise.
Projection System
Projection System : Optoma UHZ50 4K Laser
Optoma UHZ50 4K DLP Laser Projector
The Optoma UHZ50 4K DLP laser projector survives poolside humidity with 3,000 lumens punching through water reflections, vertical lens shift optimizing the water-level throw without keystone distortion. PureMotion processing eliminates judder during action sequences, and the 30,000-hour laser light source maintains color accuracy across monsoon weekends a critical requirement for a pool environment in Maharashtra.
Elite Screens 150-inch 16:9 Motorized Retractable Screen
The Elite Screens 150-inch 16:9 motorized retractable screen deploys silently above the pool surface, with a tensioned assembly resisting humidity-induced waves. Its acoustically transparent micro-perforation allows B&W AM-1 speaker positioning behind the screen without phase disruption, maintaining soundtrack coherence from the centre channel.
Audio System
Audio System : B&W AM-1 Onkyo Network Surround
Bowers & Wilkins AM-1 In-Ceiling Architectural Speakers
Bowers & Wilkins AM-1 in-ceiling architectural speakers deliver casual 5.1 surround with IP44-rated drivers that survive poolside moisture. Their architectural format maintains visual cleanliness around the pool area while delivering the sonic quality consistent with the B&W brand signature that anchors the living room system.
Onkyo Network AV Receiver
The Onkyo network AV receiver powers the B&W AM-1 array with AirPlay and Spotify streaming, matching the living room Arcam convenience subtly without visual intrusion. Its network streaming capability means the pool cinema can be controlled from the same iPhone used for the living room HiFi, providing a unified and simple control experience throughout the retreat.
Indoor Pool Cinema · Full Specification
Indoor Pool Cinema Specifications at a Glance
| Configuration | Casual Humidity-Resistant Cinema |
| Projector | Optoma UHZ50 4K Laser Taiwan |
| Screen | Elite Screens 150″ 16:9 Motorized Retractable USA |
| Speakers | Bowers & Wilkins AM-1 In-Ceiling Architectural United Kingdom |
| AV Receiver | Onkyo Network AV Receiver Japan |
| Equipment Cost | Rs. 9 Lakh |
Installation & Calibration
Installation & Calibration Excellence
Sound Innovators completed the Karjat dual-system installation in 1 month. The 802 D4 towers were spike-coupled precisely, matching McIntosh 300W bias points for optimal load stability. Dual REL G1 MKII high-level connections were phase-aligned to eliminate 40Hz nulls that would otherwise undermine the low-end cohesion between towers and subwoofers. The Arcam ST60 Dirac-optimized network path was configured to feed the MA95000 digital input directly, and the Isotek Aquarius waveform was surgically cleaned of grid interference. The UHZ50 pool projection lens-shift was calibrated to overcome water reflections, delivering a pure HiFi Jazz sanctuary paired with casual poolside cinema the benchmark for a Maharashtra luxury weekend retreat.
Overall Project · Full Specification
Project Specifications at a Glance
| Project Location | Karjat, Maharashtra |
| Project Type | Karjat Second Home HiFi + Pool Cinema |
| Property Type | Luxury Weekend Retreat |
| Completion | November 2022 |
| Total Investment | ₹83 Lakh |
| Timeline | 1 Month |
| Main Highlight | B&W 802 D4 + McIntosh MA95000 HiFi + Indoor Pool Cinema |
| Living Room HiFi | B&W 802 D4 + McIntosh MA95000 + Dual REL G1 MKII |
| Pool Cinema | Optoma UHZ50 + B&W AM-1 + Onkyo Network |
| Streaming Source | Arcam ST60 32-bit ESS Sabre DAC / Roon Ready |
| System Foundation | Solidsteel HF Elite Rack + Isotek V5 Aquarius Power Conditioning |
| Key Brands | Bowers & Wilkins, McIntosh, REL Acoustics, Arcam, Solidsteel, Isotek, Optoma, Elite Screens, Onkyo |
Planning a Similar Project?
Planning a Karjat weekend retreat HiFi with Bowers & Wilkins 802 D4 and McIntosh reference amplification, an indoor pool cinema surviving humidity, or Jazz and Blues streaming for Lonavala, Alibag, Pune, or any Maharashtra second home? Sound Innovators delivers this Rs. 83 lakh entertainment duality pure stereo living rooms revealing every note paired with casual projection systems blending seamlessly. This project demonstrates how reference HiFi and relaxed cinema can coexist under one roof, each excelling in its own domain without compromise. Contact us for Maharashtra luxury weekend home AV design.
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