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Unfortunately a lot of new home buyers have let companies that never “asked the right questions” of their client when they designed a theater system for their home. If the right questions were asked they would have discovered that this home owner is extremely style conscious, loves MMA and action movies and listens to mostly rock and Hip-Hop music. Designing the “right” system for the client makes all the difference as to whether the client truly “enjoys” their new entertainment system.

I was originally contacted by this client to “clean up” wiring and properly calibrate the system. During this process I asked the client why he had decided on the equipment for his system. He said that he just went with what the installing company had suggested. Having actually talked with the client, I asked if he enjoyed the current system. His answer was “telling”! Although the original equipment was of good quality, it was totally unsuitable for the room size and the client’s tastes in movies and music. I made a number of suggestions as to what could be done to get a system that he really “enjoys.

A couple of years went by and the client contacted me again to say “Let’s fix this”! I replaced the main speakers with Paradigm Monitor series in white to match a new white cabinet below a new 70″ Sony TV, updated his 8″, totally inadequate subwoofer, to a 15″ Paradigm Defiance subwoofer, replaced the underpowered audio receiver with a new higher power unit and configured his room so that he now has rear channel speakers, so now, surround sound actually works! When completed I asked the client what he thought of the new system. The response was what makes me continue to design outstanding entertainment systems for clients! “OMG”!!

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The last couple of years have been an extremely trying time for all of us. A major catastrophic fire in China, just before the Covid 19 pandemic hit, destroyed the major source of reasonably priced (read inexpensive) electronic semi-conductors and microchips, affecting virtually all manufacturers, and sent them scrambling to find alternative suppliers. Freight charges also skyrocketed due to fuel pricing and isolation restrictions, not to mention, some “goofball” turning his ship into a “roadblock” in the Suez canal. All of Wired 1‘s suppliers have advised us that prices are going up, in some cases, up to a 25% increase at retail, and some as early as August 1st/21! Please contact us for relevant pricing when preparing your latest electronic project.(506)470-7510

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Being the tech savvy gadget guru that I am, I like to make sure that all my electronic devices are up to date with the latest firmware and software. I recently upgraded my cell phone to the new (at the time) LG V60 ThinQ. A great device, but I had to wait for the update from my service provider to the latest Android operating system, Android 11. After getting the update I noticed that my phone wasn’t getting pictures or videos via text (MMS) when my phone was connected to Wi-Fi. All my other phones seemed to have no problem, but this phone used to get MMS before the update to Android 11. My first call was to Bell (my service provider for both cellular and home internet). In speaking with tech support for cellular he suggested that I turn off Wi-Fi and see if I could get MMS on cellular data. Sure enough the pictures downloaded on cellular data. The support person said that it must be a problem with my Wi-Fi router and I needed to contact my internet service provider. A call to Bell Aliant customer service representative (CSR) revealed that my router, the latest unit available, needed a firmware update. She said my service would be interrupted while the firmware was installed, but it should solve my MMS cell phone problems… surprise, no change! So, another call to Aliant, this time I was told that this was the way things were going to work from now on with MMS and that I should “Google” it, there was absolutely NOTHING Bell could do regarding this change and that if I wanted to see an MMS I had to turn off my Wi-Fi and use my cellular data! This guy was a capital “M” Moron! I finally, in frustration made a call to LG’s tech support. I was told that yes, this was and is a known issue, not only affecting LG phones but also phones from other manufacturers after the update to Android 11, and that Google is aware of the issue and are working on a fix for the issue and that there should be a software sent over the network to resolve this problem… but she didn’t know when! Moral of this story: most service reps know nothing beyond what their corporate bible tells them and a lot of the time that bible is wrong! TALK TO AN EXPERT!!

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We recently had a client that bought a really nice new white audio cabinet designed to house the electronics to sit below a large TV and asked if I had any recommendations for his sound system and he wanted it to ROCK! I told him that I had just what the doctor ordered! A pair of Paradigm Monitor series towers in acrylic white with a matching Monitor series center channel speaker. To shake things up a Paradigm Defiance X15 subwoofer was added to the mix. Due to Covid 19 conditions it took a while to get the products but it was well worth the wait!

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There are many applications where you just want 2 speaker, stereo sound, but from most manufacturers to get today’s great features you have to buy a surround sound amplifier or receiver… but I ONLY want stereo! With the DENON DRA-800H you get built in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth connectivity, 2 RCA subwoofer outputs, quality, 5-way speaker binding posts, HEOS built in for all your streaming audio needs (Spotify, iTunes, Tidal etc.), a free app for either Android or Apple Smart devices that gives you full control from your phone or tablet, AND it’s Amazon Alexa and Google voice compliant! Yes, you can talk to your stereo! https://ca.denon.com/en-ca/shop/receivers/dra800h_d?varId=883795004817

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After a considerable delay, the long awaited new Receivers, Processors and Amplifiers have started to ship! And, oh my, they are gorgeous! Three new receivers, 2 processors and 3 new power amplifiers join the stunning cosmetics of the already highly reviewed STR line of pre-amp, stereo amplifier and integrated amplifier from this astounding Canadian company. Check out the new lineup www.anthemav.com

They are already oversold on a number of the models, but more are on the way! Get your orders in now and experience the peak of home entertainment!

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Well, What a year it has been! I trust that you and your family have made it through 2020 safely! Covid 19 has created many difficulties and inventory shortages throughout the world and as an electronics specialist we are dealing constantly with various degrees of lockdowns and international shortages of inventory. We have been very busy setting up client’s homes for the best isolation experience, everything from home theaters to big screen TVs and at the same time exercising a safe and socially distant experience for all. Internet streaming services are the distraction of the day and streaming audio and podcasts are a great way to while the hours away. Binge watching is the new normal! Stay Safe! To all a very merry holiday season!

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The award winning Paradigm Prestige series is on sale until December 31 2020. Why not give your family the gift of great sound this holiday season? Internationally renowned Canadian Craftsmanship – That’s right, designed, spec’d and manufactured right here in CANADA! Until the end of the year you get 15% off! From the bookshelf 15B’s to the amazing 95F’s the quality is immediately evident – or build an awesome surround package! https://www.paradigm.com/en/overview/series/prestige-series

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