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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some of the frequently asked
questions about home entertainment systems, home theaters and more
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Can I install a home entertainment system
myself?
- What can I do if my wife doesn't want the
clutter of a TV stand and all the electronics? Can you hide everything
but the TV?
- Can you even hide the TV?
- How much wire will I have to run for a 12 by
18' room with a TV, DVD player and a surround system?
- Can I use a $20 universal remote to run my
home entertainment system?
- I bought an expensive High Definition TV
(HDTV) but the picture doesn't look as good as it did in the store.
What's going on?
- Do I need to spend thousands of dollars on
my speakers?
- Can I install a flat screen TV over my
fireplace?
- Does it matter where I install my plasma TV
or LCD TV?
- What is the best way to display my system?
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I like to watch the news in the morning
while I'm getting ready. How can you help me?
- Can I buy my own TV and have you install it?
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I'm building a new home. When should I
plan for the entertainment system and/or whole-house system?
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Can you install outdoor speakers and
televisions so we can enjoy the nice weather on the deck or by the pool?
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Can I convert an existing room into a home
theater?
- Can I build a new room for a first-class
home theater?
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Yes, the simplest installations involve setting a TV on a stand and
hooking up the component cables following the instructions. The types of
installations we do usually involve mounting a television on a wall or
ceiling, running wires through existing walls to hide them, installing
speakers, putting together the electronic components that make it all work,
programming remote controls and much more.
- Yes, you can hide everything.
With a radio-frequency universal remote control you can control all of the
equipment hidden out of site in a cabinet, a closet or even the basement.
- Yes, we can hide your television and more. See
examples of televisions
hidden behind mirrors, paintings or cabinets.
- A room of this size will require a
minimum of 250 feet of three different types of wire.
- Yes, you can use an inexpensive universal
remote if you don't mind having all of the electronic components in sight
of the remote (within 25'). A radio-frequency universal remote will work
through walls with a range of up to about 100' and can be programmed to have
many more functions. These modern remotes make it very easy to operate a
home entertainment or home theater system.
- Here are some of the common
causes for not getting a good HDTV picture. If the HDTV is connected
to the incorrect source, the TV or satellite box is not HDTV compliant, you
haven't subscribed to an HD service, the connections are bad or the wrong
wiring is used, you will may not get a good high definition picture.
- No, most people do not
need to spend thousands or tens of thousands of dollars for speakers.
Good quality speakers (not the cheap stuff but not gold plated either) that
are well placed will give you clear theater-like sound. Speakers always
sound different in the showroom but the difference between price ranges may
not show up in the typical installation. Speakers in a home will sound
different even room to room. That's why we are happy to help you choose
speakers and systems that match your budget and your home. If you really
want the high-end, we can help you too.
- Yes, it is usually possible to
mount a TV above a fireplace but the mounting considerations are considerable
for working fireplaces.
- When choosing a television and
the location it is wise to consider viewing comfort and picture quality along
with the normal lighting in the room. Some types of televisions perform
better in different conditions. The optimum viewing location (height,
angle and distance) depends on many factors.
- If you want to show your system
off, get a stand or rack that will display the components and hide all the
wiring. Most people that we talk with want to hide everything because it
takes up space and interferes with the decor. We can help you either
way.
- We can install a
television in your bathroom, your bedroom and your kitchen not to mention
anyplace else in the house you want one. We use mounting systems that
can flip up, flip down and swivel so we can give you television anywhere.
- Yes, you can buy your
televisions or any or part of your entertainment system anywhere you want.
We can install any brand. We can also help you select the right
components for your needs. At the same time, why pay retail? We
can often get everything you want at a discount. Give us a call.
- The best time
to talk with us about installation in a house you are having built is
during the design phase. The second best time is during the framing of
your new home. It makes it much easier to run the hundreds or thousands
of feet of wire before the drywall or other wall coverings are in place.
If your home is already built, we can still do a great job for you.
- Yes, we can install
weatherproof televisions, speakers and remote controls outside.
- Yes, we
can transform almost any room into a home theater.
- Yes, this is more involved but
you can be as creative as you want to be and build the theater of your dreams.
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