After much anticipation, the inaugural Oceanic Awards are here. 2024 has been a big year and this is our way of recognising exceptional performance in a range of different areas, from projects to people to products to platinum... Strap yourselves in:
Project Awards
Our first section recognises exceptional projects which our dealers have been involved in, delivering amazing results to their clients to enjoy for years to come.
Home Cinema Of The Year - Under $100k
Awarded to Universal Home Theatre
This large room features 14 Manhattan seating, acoustics & fabric wall system. The client's brief was 'black & red' and the use of custom seating certainly achieved this. With an Origin Acoustics 7.2.4 THTR speaker system this room certainly delivers on performance.
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Home Cinema Of The Year - Over $100k
Awarded to Ryelec
Cronulla Cinema Project
This room features a full 7.2.4 Origin Marquee speaker system, Manhattan seating, acoustics and fabric wall system, as well as a Screen Excellence 150" 2.35:1 screen. Timber panelling which matched the rest of the home was used with a dark finish to tie in the visual detailing.
Manhattan Project Of The Year
Awarded to CHT Solutions
This room just goes to show that an all black colour scheme can really set the mood. Featuring New Yorker Pro seating custom configured with stainless cup holders for just a little pop, as well as Manhattan acoustics and fabric wall system.
Pro Audio Project Of The Year
Awarded to Ryelec
Anytime Fitness Cromer
This gym was kitted out with one of the best audio systems we've ever seen. Featuring Origin Pro pendants and ceiling speakers as well as the all new Origin Pro amplifiers to power the project with DSP perfect sound.
Stealth Project Of The Year - Over $100k
Awarded to Home Control & Audio
This fantastic home was kitted out with Stealth LRX-83's to most rooms and a few SLR8g's in smaller spaces. An exceptional result was achieved for this young family's new home.
Outdoor Audio Project Of The Year
Awarded to Universal Home Theatre
This home received the royal treatment with a combination of Ambisonic and Origin outdoor speakers and subwoofers. The manicured gardens, tennis court and swimming pool area all feature zoned audio with outdoor wifi boosters to ensure easy streaming.
Showroom Of The Year
Awarded to Tall Tech
A special mention goes out to the team at Tall Tech for their recent showroom renovation which features a host of great products from Oceanic including a range of Origin ceiling and outdoor speakers, AudioControl amplifiers,
People Awards
This next section recognises the special efforts of dealers who have gone the extra mile to represent brands with the upmost of care and dedication. On behalf of our suppliers, thank you for your great support!
Origin Acoustics Brand Ambassadors
Daniel King - Intelligent Home
Gary Patterson - Sydney City Audio Visual
John Mouawad - Collab Tech Systems
Manhattan Brand Ambassadors
Jason Elbayeh - Blutek
Francois El-kazzi - Home Entertainment Solutions
AudioControl Brand Ambassadors
Frank & Vince Di Bartolo - Pacific HiFi
Product Awards
This category recognises excellence in product design and manufacture. A big shout out to our awesome suppliers for making the best products in the world. There were so many good products to choose from but these stood out above the rest.
Product Of The Year
Awarded to Ambisonic 10" Bollards
Few products do 'fun' as well as Ambisonic and the 10" bollard speakers are a case in point. Featuring 10" a 10" subwoofer, 6" driver and a conical ribbon tweeter. A few of these in your outdoor space and you can energise the area like little else, all while being completely unobtrusive visually!
Best New Product
Awarded to Stealth LinearRadiance 430
Stealth's 8th generation speakers, LinearRadiance have started rolling out and what can we say but wow. Stealth was already at the forefront of invisible audio and the LRAD-430 is a game changing step up. Featuring a 3-way design with dual 8" drivers, included backbox and new facia, these are still made in house in the USA.
Platinum Awards
Finally we want to congratulate the following dealers with special recognition for the outstanding contribution they have made to supporting and promoting our brands and products. Your support is greatly appreciated by the Oceanic team!
Platinum Dealers 2024
Awarded to CHT Solutions
Awarded to Intelligent Home
Awarded to Universal Home Theatre
Thank you to everyone involved and for the awesome projects and results delivered in 2024. We are looking forward to a huge 2025 and will be making a yearly awards a regular part of our calendar. We will be reaching out for nominations in due course.