Category Archives: Ask The Pro
Believe it or not – Spring is just around the corner!
The Definitive All-Weather Speaker Sale is now on until May 30th at Wired 1 Consulting! The best-sounding outdoor speakers feature the same vapour deposited ceramic on aluminum silk surround tweeter used by our reference floor standing Bipolar Super Towers, plus … Continue reading
IF it looks too good to be true…
As many years as I have been in the electronics business there have unfortunately been a bunch of scam artist out there who prey on the uniformed public. During my career there have even been brick and mortar outlets that, even though … Continue reading
Windows Users Update NOW!
Yesterday (02-10-2015) Microsoft released a doozy of an update for all Windows computers! This update addressed over 50 security vulnerabilities in the operating system, some known and some just discovered. So it’s a huge update! Some clients are reporting that … Continue reading
Diversify your Home Theater
A custom home theater is a fantastic addition to your home for watching movies or the big sporting event and it can also be the focal point of any get together. This family has a fitness studio adjacent to their theater room. … Continue reading
OK, so what can I do with this new “SMART” TV?
A SMART TV connects you with the internet and can give you access to on-line services like Netflix and YouTube. Some sets can also allow you to connect to a media server (a home PC or separate, remotely or local … Continue reading
Looks like Ultra High Definition TV is ready! – Finally!
The most significant announcements at last week’s CES show in Las Vegas was the formation of the Ultra High Definition consortium. The major manufacturers and developers have finally decided on the format requirements of the new UHD (Ultra High Definition, also … Continue reading
Get Your Sources Up To Speed!
Got a new TV for Christmas? A lot of my clients did! Now you’ve got a great new television with all the latest inputs and technology and maybe your new TV is a “SMART” set, meaning you can connect it to … Continue reading
Remote Control clutter got you down? Here’s the “FIX”!
The latest Harmony Ultimate Home control is a winner! Not only will it consolidate every remote control in your entertainment system it will now control home “SMART” devices like lighting, thermostat control and many other home automation devices. It’s rechargeable … Continue reading
Another Happy Client!
A longstanding client of mine contacted me recently complaining about a few things. The remote control for their satellite receiver was starting to fail and the sound wasn’t always in-sync with the images on the screen (I call it the … Continue reading
Commercial Complications!
At Wired 1 Consulting we also do commercial audio and video systems. Sometimes there is a lot more to the job than meets the eye! On this project we were contracted to install in-wall volume controls, ceiling speakers and new … Continue reading