One of the most rewarding home improvement projects is creating an entertainment room for both your family and your guests.
While in the past this was seen as something only the rich and famous can afford, now anybody with little extra space and time can install one.
Some people may be able to add a brand new entertainment room to their home, while others may need to go with a remodeling route to transform an existing space. Read more
So, you got a home theater system? Awesome! Listening to music, playing video games or watching movies on a home theater system can be both magical and exciting. The most important thing when it comes to having a quality home theater is not only spending huge sums on buying it; properly setting it up is just as important. We will provide a step-by-step guide on how to best set up a home theater receiver.
How long will this take?
Actually, it doesn’t require long hours to set up a home theater receiver. To set it up perfectly, you’ll need about an hour in most cases.
What you need to get started
Before we go further, here is a list of what you’ll require
· Speakers
· Speaker wire
· A string or tape to measuring wire runs
· Wire cutters
· Speaker connectors
· HDMI and A/V cables
Take note of the parts you will connect to the receiver (such as cable/satellite boxes, gaming consoles, Blu-ray players and Wii). Don’t stress yourself much on where to place your speakers, because receivers come with automatic speaker calibration, making it easier to get the perfect sound even if the speaker is not perfectly placed. Read more
The latest lines of the Logitech Harmony universal remotes have been much cheaper when compared to its earlier models.
2010 models like the Harmony 300 and Harmony 600 were sold for $50 and $80 respectively, while the Harmony 650 we’re trying to review here was sold for $100.
Apart from the color schemes which are totally different, the Harmony 650 (its gray colored, but also comes with black buttons), has a similar chassis and button layout like the latest model Harmony 700 (which is black) and its older model – the Harmony 600 which has a silver color with white buttons. Read more
The New Apple Mac Pro is a fantastic tower computer. The unique design makes you stop and stare for a while, it’s lighter then a standard desktop computer, but certainly much more powerful.
It comes with either a quad or a 6 core CPU and its configurable up to 64GB of memory. The basic configuration will run you 2.999$ while the highest configuration is just a little shy of 10.000$ yes that’s 10K, for that much money you could probably setup a small office with 5 Dell Computers and a server, but hey this is the latest and greatest from Apple.
We had our first installation today, our client had a beautiful 4K television and the Mac Pro looked absolutely stunning. Can’t wait to get one for the office but until then check out the pictures from today and some of the latest reviews below. Read more
Data Wire Solutions is the perfect choice for all your wiring needs. We are experts when it comes to network installation services in Westchester, New York.
Over the years, countless frustrated customers got their satisfaction from this company. Majority of house owners do not know how to set up wirings for cable systems or appliances. Sometimes, calling a friend to help you with wiring needs can be a hassle to both you and your friend. Most of the times, you screw up and in return, you get even more frustrated. You don’t need to go far to look for someone who could help you with your home theater installation.
If you just bought a new set of home theater system, fret not. Data Wire Solutions is the expert on home theater wiring and setup. We also offer a wide range of other services such as CCTV installation, Network cabling services and network installation. Read more
That terrible bird nest behind your TV might just become a home to real birds soon if you don’t do something about it. The first and most important step to take would be getting the right cables. A big part of the reason why your cables are all tangled and coiled up behind your TV is the fact that you use wrong cables. Don’t just spring for any cable on sale, the right cables usually produce the right results and would be far easier to manage. Read more
TOP 3 HOME THEATER PROJECTORS
Looking to save some space? You might want to try using a home theatre projector instead of a regular television set. A lot of people enjoy using their walls as a giant television screen and you just might find your very own home mini cinema a great idea.
The great news is there are a lot of home theatre projectors that combine quality, affordability and usability. For the purpose of this article, we are going to look at the top 3 quality projectors available for use. Read more
A lot of people ask the question; “which AV cable do I buy?” “Are expensive AV cables so priced because they are better than cheaper ones?” The fact remains that most pricey AV cables do not make a noticeable effect in audio quality. It is commonplace to find highly marketed branded products more expensive than their relativity quieter counterparts. As a result of marketing efforts, most household-name brands enjoy popularity and make sales no matter how expensive they are. There are still lot of people who believe that a very popular brand is better than one not so popular, but the facts belie this school of thought. Read more
There are many different pieces that make up a home theater, and each will bring something to the table. You’re going to want to plan out what qualities you’re looking for in your theater setup, and decide which brands you want to purchase from there. Blu-ray players, gaming systems and stereo receivers are some of the common components that are used in modern home theaters. Blu-ray players are a must if you’re into high definition video, and they are best paired with a nice sound system. Read more
