How to Choose the Best In-Wall Speakers…and Where to Put Them
Maybe you own a small Bay Area loft (not much space, but a beautiful view!). Or maybe you’re a homeowner who wants to avoid the cluttered look that characterizes homes stocked with way too much AV equipment. In either case, an in-wall or in-ceiling speaker solution might be for you. This article will introduce you to the basics. Continue reading
Move Over Full HD! New JVC Projectors First To Display 2D HD Content with 4K Precision
JVC wowed prosumers and experts alike at the 2012 International CES Convention Las Vegas in January by rolling out the very first home theater projectors to manage 2D HD content with complete 4K precision capabilities. Continue reading
Samsung’s Voice/Gesture Controlled Televisions Hit Marketplace
The so-called Smart Interaction Technology is similar to Microsoft’s Kinect with the added plus that you can manipulate the television itself (although you don’t get the game control). Using specialized gesture and voice recognition software, which is embedded into the bezel near the top of the screen, the system allows users to control volume, channels, menu controls, and more. Continue reading
Disruptive Innovation 101: Apple Poised to do it Again in 2012 with Apple TV
The legacy of Steve Jobs lives on, big time… at least if the wonks and techies at Forbes are reading the tea leaves correctly.
The Apple Television set is on track to disrupt the consumer TV market in the third or fourth quarter of 2012. The geniuses at Cupertino are revving up their supply chain to roll out the set. Continue reading
Turkey Days and TVs – November 2011
Karbon Home Theater wanted to welcome in falling leaves and turkey days with some great fall deals. Including a summer outdoor speaker inventory close out and an amazing 55″ Samsung Smart TV. We also wanted to share with you some news from Sonos regarding their great apps for your iPhone, iPad, and Android devices. Continue reading
News: Wi-Fi Deepening It’s Roots and Shooting For The Sky
Up to HD Video, down to Bluetooth and ZigBee, Wi-Fi standards have been working at it for some time but now it seems Wi-Fi and Atheros with their embedded chips are moving in the right direction. According to the following article, " a move that is sure to be emulated by its rivals."
Read this article on Rethink-Wireless by Caroline Gabriel - Atheros Pushes Wi-Fi into ZigBee's Kingdom
Thanks for reading hope you enjoy! - Karbon Home Theater
NuVo – iTunes Update – Now available on the iTunes store is the NuVo App 2.1
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NuVo – iTunes Update  Now available on the iTunes store is the NuVo App 2.1, which includes a formatted display designed for iPad along with several upgrades such as a dedicated search field, enhancements for iPhone4 retina display, Stay-Connected integration for no interruption when you have multi-tasking enabled on your device plus faster access to common features. This is a free upgrade for existing users. ($99 new users)
When you download the upgrade for an Apple device, you will automatically be prompted to update your Music Port. You do need to accept the Music Port update to take advantage of the new App features.Accepting this update will clear your music library and require you to re-sync. The Music Port (MPS4) version 3.0.9012.0 and MPS4 version 3.0.9021.0 include functionalithy the new Nuvo App along with a completely redesigned, new, more robust Sync Tool for PC that makes the process of copying your music to the Music Port’s hard drive seemless. Once the download of the Music Port update is complete, open your Sync Tool on your desktop and accept the prompt to resync your library. This will resync your content and you’ll be good to go. |
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Get the latest XM Update from Sonos Free
Get the latest XM Update from Sonos Free
Update Instructions for current XM subscribers:
- Go to http://home.xmradio.com
- Sign in using your account username and password
- Follow the instructions to update XM Radio Online username and password information
- Go to the Music Menu on Sonos, touch More Music and choose Sirius
- Enter your updated username and password
For new customers, try SiriusXM on Sonos for free:
- Go to the Music Menu, touch More Music and choose the SiriusXM Trial
- After the 30-day trial, new users can subscribe to SiriusXM Premium Internet Radio for $12.95/month
Either way, with SiriusXM on Sonos radio-lovers can:
- Tune in to over 120 channels of commercial-free music, plus sports, talk, news, and entertainment in every room.
- Enjoy exclusive programming, original formats, legendary DJs, and celebrity hosts like Howard Stern, Oprah and more.
- Experience premium sound with near CD quality streaming (128K) all over the house.
- Set up their system without wires or antennas.
To learn more about SiriusXM, visit http://www.sonos.com/music/partners/sirius
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The Consumers Have Spoken! Vizio is the Number One TV in America
The Consumers Have Spoken! Vizio is the Number One TV in America
Well, that’s that. The winner of the most popular LCD HDTV for 2010 is Vizio. According to a February press release, Vizio snagged a whopping 28% of market share in the fourth quarter of 2010 – the highest any industry brand has racked up in seven years. Vizio TVs are also popping up all over “top five” and “top ten” lists. Among the top five best sellers in 2010, for instance, Vizio nailed down three spots, including a huge win for a 42-inch big screen model.
Competitors like Sony and Panasonic are apparently undaunted, however. These big players will no doubt take on the market leader in 2011 on a variety of fronts, including: wireless routers, cables, head phones, Blu-ray players, sound bars, and other key accessories. Vizio, for its part, does not plan to stand still and let its competitors detract from its momentum. According to a statement from the Chief Sales Officer, Randy Waynick: “In 2010 Vizio plans to extend our “entertainment freedom for all” brand vision to Theater 3D, HDTVs, tablets, and smartphones.”
All this fiery competition should mean better options and lower prices for consumers. Continue reading
The First Royal Wedding of the Multimedia Age
Royal Wedding in 3D, You May Want to Upgrade Before April 29th
Sometimes technological innovations mesh rather nicely with what may arguably be antiquated fascinations. Take for instance 3D television and Britain’s royal family. Whether lovable or loathsome, Prince William is getting married. And his upcoming nuptials to commoner Kate Middleton at Westminster Abbey will likely squash previous recordholders as the most viewed event in the broadcast history. Consider the comment made recently by Vue Entertainment’s chief executive Tim Richards: “Royal weddings like this only happen every 30 to 50 years.” Yes Tim, we all realize the historic significance. He further adds, “It’s a major event and will have huge demand globally.” The keyword here is ‘globally.’ In 1997 the funeral of Princess Diana was watched by an estimated 2.5 billion people worldwide, making it the most-viewed TV event ever. However macabre, compare that with her wedding to Prince Charles back in 1981 when viewership was less than half—a paltry 1 billion. Prince William’s wedding will be filmed in HD, with broadcasters using it to promote HD to those who haven’t yet upgraded to HDTV sets/receivers. Buckingham Palace officials have already met with some broadcasters to discuss arrangements for the upcoming nuptials. Enter BSkyB, Ruper Murdoch’s satellite television provider, which has
for over a year shown Premier League soccer in 3D and other programs as well on its own 3D channel. If as a means of generating standout coverage the signal for the royal wedding is broadcast in 3D, and you’re a fan of the British royals but aren’t as yet outfitted for 3D, you may want to look into upgrading on or before April 29.
