Home Internet Tips and Tricks
With so many of us cooped up at home, it’s no surprise that internet connections are beginning to slow and experience disruptions. Every connected device, from a TV streaming Netflix to your computer running a conference call, impacts your home network’s overall performance. If your connected experience is less than ideal, here are some helpful […]
Reviewing the Russound V-KP-1 Amplified Keypad
There seems to be a wave crashing over the custom installation industry over the past six months. Thousands of homes out there have old-school volume knobs with in-ceiling speakers and no upgrade path leveraging all this ancient clutter. Homeowners now have options thanks to companies like Snap One and Russound. This new upgrade category promises […]
Your Small Questions Answered
We’re able to do a lot of things at Livewire. Just glance around our website and you can see impressive media rooms, theaters, and large-scale AV projects we’ve worked on. But, while we love it when we can flex all of our muscles, the majority of our work consists of single-room flat-panel TV-with-soundbar and universal […]
Product Review: KLH Model Five
Floorstanding Speakers That Evoke the Mad Men Era The KLH Model Five have finally started shipping, and I was lucky enough to get a shot at listening to the long-awaited reboot of the iconic floor-standing speaker a few months ago. My anticipation had been building for almost two years since they announced the resurrection of the […]
Should I Install a Control System?
We’ve come a long way since the birth of the smart home control system. Once so expensive they were reserved for a select few, we now live in a world chock full of choices! With so many shiny objects available, it can be an intimidating process to tackle on your own. Livewire caters to these […]
Big Things in Small Packages: Definitive Technology Studio 3D Mini Soundbar and Subwoofer
The Definitive Technology Studio 3D Mini soundbar and 8-inch wireless subwoofer were recently sent my way to check out. The sleek new system sports Dolby Atmos, AirPlay 2, and a host of other shiny features all for under $900. Would it sound any good? I was about to find out. Definitive Technology Studio 3D Mini […]
What Can Control4 Do?
So you’re interested in smart home automation. You want to control your home theater, lights, locks, and doorbells from your phone or with just your voice. And you should be! Smart home tech is becoming both more affordable and available. But the beating heart of every smart home is a control hub, and Control4 represents […]
Sony’s Cognitive Intelligence is a Television Game Changer
Image processing has always been at the heart of Sony’s TV designs. Now, they’re doubling down on that reputation with the Cognitive Processor XR for their lineup of Bravia XR televisions. The new image processor will focus on bringing “cognitive intelligence” to the picture. This means it will cross-analyze color, contrast, and details simultaneously and […]
How Much Should My Home Theater Cost?
Nothing beats the benefits provided by a home theater. With affordable technology and creative designs, it’s easier than ever to build a custom viewing experience inside your home. But this begs the question: how much should my home theater cost? In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the cost considerations that will […]
Enjoy Wireless Sound with Sonos
Serve up your audio in unparalleled, rich HiFi sound, flawlessly streamed to your Sonos wireless speakers. Browse music, radio, podcasts, and audiobooks, adjust the volume, group speakers to play in sync, set custom alarms, and more. They offer systems you can easily manage from any room in your home. High Quality Meets Simple Design With […]
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