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Product Review: SVS 3000 In-Wall Subwoofer

The SVS 3000 In-Wall Subwoofer is amazing, and once you’ve heard it, you can’t go backwards. It feels like the never-ending battle between form and function flares up in places where great sound has the most to gain. I humbly submit the plight of the subwoofer. Long reviled by significant others and designers alike, the subwoofer

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Should I pre-wire my smart home?

Whether building a new home from scratch or remodeling your old house, here’s how pre-wiring your home for speakers and networking is a smart move that can save you time, money, and hassle in the long run.   What is pre-wiring? Pre-wiring is the process of running speaker wires, networking cables, Cat6 Ethernet cables, and other

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Product Review: Bluesound Node X Music Streamer Packs a Punch

For those looking to add a little oomph to their old stereo rigs without having to get rid of otherwise perfectly good gear, Bluesound created its latest music streamer, the Node X, to mark 10 years of its multiroom high resolution audio streaming platform. The little box packs a punch, with an ESS Sabre HiFi DAC and

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How Does a Smart Home Work?

Smart home automation is no longer something you’ll only see in sci-fi movies set in a far-off future. While we still quite haven’t figured out how to install KITT from Knight Rider into your refrigerator – you can just have about every aspect of your home linked up to your network. You’ve no doubt seen ads

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How Much Do Business AV Systems Cost?

Training sessions, company meetings, product launches: a quality AV system is essential for all these and more. How do you know when you’ve installed a quality system? No one mentions it. But if your system is plagued with out-of-focus images and poor sound quality people will let you know! The same goes for connectivity issues. Whether

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Product Review: Sonos Move 2 Improves on Its Predecessor

Henry Clifford reviews the Sonos Move 2 Sonos sent me their latest portable speaker, Move 2, to try out. The original Move debuted in 2019. Four years is a long time in the tech world. According to Moore’s Law, the new Move 2’s performance should be at least double that of its predecessor. The Move already

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How Do I Register My Security Alarm System in Virginia?

Security alarm systems are an important part of home and business safety, but they can also be a source of frustration if they are not registered with the appropriate authorities. In Virginia, security alarm systems can be registered with the local police department. This helps to ensure that the police, fire, and emergency can respond quickly

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Livewire Operations Manager Chats With Henrico CTE Now Podcast

Marianne McGhee and Mike Roberts chat with Josh McDonough We’re excited to announce that our Operations Manager, Josh McDonough, recently sat down for an insightful chat on the Henrico CTE Now podcast. The podcast episode delves into the world of cutting-edge technology solutions and how Livewire is partnering with Henrico CTE to empower the next generation

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