Inspired Electronics, Inc. Home Theater, Distributed Audio, and Commercial A/V - Home Theater Installation and Design - Chicago and Suburbs
Client Quotes
Keith was very professional and responsive. Installation was flawless, and the results are superb.
- Randy Perryman, Palatine, IL
Chicago home theater installation | Plasma | LCD
Viewing Angle
Sometimes where you put your TV isn't always the best location for all occasions. Sure, you've picked out the perfect place on the wall for that new TV, and it works well when you're sitting down right in front, but what happens when you host a party, or want to see the TV from somewhere else?
Where Does Your Music Come From?
Music is a huge part of our lives, and these days we all have more choices of where that music comes from than ever! Where does your music come from and how do you enjoy it?
AM Radio, FM Radio, XM/Sirius Radio, HD Radio, Internet Radio, Pandora Radio, Rhapsody, iTunes/iPods, CDs, YouTube, Cell Phones... and that's not even a complete list, but it's a good place to start. Now consider how you enjoy that music... In your car, in or throughout your home, through personal music players/iPods, outdoors, on your computer, through your TV?
TruAudio Speakers, amplifiers, racks, and other gear
Do you know about TruAudio? They're one of our favorite speaker companies, and they also offer multi-zone amplifiers, volume controls, racks, and other gear we use every day.
We usually spec TruAudio speakers into any job we do, and I have a bunch of TruAudio gear throughout my own home. In fact, my home theater has a full 7.1 surround-sound package using the in-ceiling speakers shown here (click the photo for a larger view), and a nice little 8" 100 Watt subwoofer - perfect for my basement, and the sound is fantastic!
Thoughts on Home Automation
Keith and I were talking the other day about the plethora of slate / tablet devices, smart phones, and other cool portable gizmos. As you know, Motorola's Xoom pad is now out, Apple's iPad (and iPad 2) are readily available, Verizon and AT&T both have the iPhone, and a whole host of Android devices are generally available.
One of the things we considered was, can we use these devices to control your home automation system?
The answer was a definite "yes!" But we had a few caveats, too.
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DirecTV iPad App
Did you know that DirecTV now has an iPad app? It connects to and controls all network-connected DIRECTV HD or HD-DVR receivers. The app, available as a free download through the iPad® App Store, puts your favorite shows, movies and sports just a tap away.
Here's what you can do:
- Create your own iPad® Home screen – get instant access to your favorite channels and sports. You control what’s on your screen by choosing exactly what you want to see.
- Browse and search – simply tap to see movies, sports, or a complete 14-day guide without interrupting the show you’re currently watching on TV.
- Control your DVR – access your DVR playlist, and schedule recordings on your DVR from anywhere, not just in your home.
- Control your TV – play, pause, rewind, fast-forward, scroll through channels, and more.
For a demonstration of the app’s many features, click here to watch a video of Mike White demonstrating the app on CNBC.
If you have an iPad®, be sure to download the app today and experience it for yourself.
For even more information, visit directv.com/ipad.
If you're interested in having DirecTV installed in your home or business, call your local installation experts!
847.471.4420
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