Dedicating oneself to a single music genre is just fine, but to truly take advantage of your custom home theater you should consider exposing yourself to a wide variety of styles. A home automation system lets you fully appreciate your varied tastes with the best sound possible. If you take pride in being an eclectic music lover, here are seven classic albums that your collection should not be without:

AC/DC – Back in Black (1980)

No music collection would be complete without what has remained as one of the most successful rock albums of all time. Classic cuts such as “You Shook Me All Night Long” and the title track have made the Aussie rockers’ no-frills hard rock style recognized the world over.

Brian Eno – Ambient 1: Music for Airports (1978)

This classic album by ambient music pioneer Brian Eno was inspired by the stressful atmosphere of a German airport. A home automation system can let you lose yourself in the album’s soothing melodies and can enhance the album’s subtle tones to make it a new listening experience every time.

The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967)

Abbey Road may be The Beatles’ best-selling album to date, but their 1967 release remains a timeless classic for many reasons. Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band introduced the idea of a concept album, and allowed The Beatles to experiment beyond the norms of their standard pop-rock fare.

Bob Marley – Legend (1984)

We tried to resist including a greatest hits compilation, but we gave in when at the thought of Legend playing on your home audio. San Diego residents can get a definitive listen at the life and love of Bob Marley’s music when enjoyed on relaxing, sunny afternoons.

Metallica – Metallica (1991)

No album takes advantage of your home automation system’s sonic capabilities like Metallica’s smash-hit self-titled, otherwise known as The Black Album. Your custom home theater will bring out the thundering drums and the crunching guitars of “Enter Sandman” like you’ve never heard before!

Adele – 21 (2011)

It’s no wonder that this English singer-songwriter has become the star she is today. Her powerful voice and lyrics have propelled her to chart-topping heights. But don’t let the numbers convince you—her music brings volume to deeply personal feelings that only a home automation system can properly bring to life.

Stevie Wonder – Talking Book (1972)

The good vibes of Stevie Wonder’s 1972 release has stood the test of time not only among the soul and funk genres but in all of music. Fill your house with positive energy as “You Are the Sunshine of My Life” plays through your home automation system speakers.

No matter your music tastes, one thing is clear: any album, regardless of genre, should be given the credit it’s due and should be heard through the best quality sound system possible. Give Southwest Audio Visual a call today and create the custom home theater you’ve always dreamed of!