Monthly Archives: October 2013

The Ongoing Evolution of Television

If you have been keeping an eye on what’s going on in the electronics industry you have probably noticed a lot of talk about 4K or Ultra High Definition (UHD). 4K is the next generation of television/video and cinema production. … Continue reading

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They were great speakers…

Yes, the definitive word here is “were”! Time is hard on speakers. Even if you have treated them with tender loving care after about 10 years it’s usually time for a new set. Even if physically the speaker looks OK … Continue reading

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Another new living room theatre!

Let’s face it, sometimes you don’t want to be in the basement to enjoy your favourite movies or that Sunday afternoon football game. All those big speaker boxes can really ruin your dĂ©cor. Not when the speakers are in the … Continue reading

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This is a great looking theatre!

We finally finished the panel installations for this clients theatre and living room. Looks great and sounds tremendous! All control is via a Harmony Ultimate remote control that allows you to download a free app for your IPhone/IPad or Android … Continue reading

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How to make your home theatre sound better!

Here’s a great webcast that explains a lot about how room conditions can adversely affect the performance of your home theatre or stereo system. http://twit.tv/show/home-theater-geeks/177 You can spend a lot of money on speakers and electronics for your system, but … Continue reading

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Theatre Construction 101

As you can see in the pics we now have all the speakers installed on this project with the TV’s (an 80″ 3D Sharp Aquos in the Theatre and a 60″ upstairs in the living room) being wall mounted in … Continue reading

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Another Dynamite System from Wired 1 Consulting!

This is going to be an awesome system! Going in Monday. The 80″ and 60″ flat panel TV’s are already at the client’s home waiting for us. Using SpeakerCraft in-ceiling speakers (in containment housings!) for the rear 4 speakers in … Continue reading

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What the heck are these?!

These are one of the most important devices in an in ceiling speaker system. These are speaker containment boxes for new and renovated ceiling speaker installations. They are installed in your ceilings between the joists BEFORE the dry wall is applied. … Continue reading

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