Audio equipment brands play a huge role in the quality and type of sound systems. Generic stereos may cut it for some people, but for true audiophiles, nothing beats the crystal clear tones of McIntosh. In this blog, we will cover the background of why McIntosh sound systems are held in such high esteem in the A/V community, then discuss which McIntosh products are a good starting point for your home in Tampa, Florida.
Music and testimony go hand-in-hand with virtually any house of worship, which means a quality audio system is a key component to your sanctuary. However, it’s important to consider other key areas of your worship building that will also benefit from sound reinforcement and distributed audio.
AV Specialists is an experienced church audio installer for the Tampa, FL area. Whether you’re building a new church from the ground up or looking to reassess your existing audio system, we can help. Read more to learn which spaces in your building should have distributed audio and why.
There’s a lot more to producing high-quality audio than simply plugging in some speakers. A great many factors can affect how music sounds, and each one of these things needs to be considered during the installation process. If you’re considering adding a sound system to your Florida home, then keep reading. We’ll go over our process as audio video installers for ensuring that your system is set up for success.
A while back I wrote a blog about my favorite music to listen to when evaluating a system. I decided that though many of those CD's are still so awesome to hear, I've felt that I had so much more to add to the list. As stated in the last article, being a professional AV installer is kind of cool. Everyone is always bringing in music and saying things like listen to this or that. Or, you need to hear what these sound like. Or, check these out and listen to the difference, or something along those lines. At trade shows people are always playing what they think really shows off their systems. From the various trade shows I've often heard and learned about some good music I didn't already know. Even including tracks from artists like Beck and Dianna Krall that I did know. One of the CD's that is on this list was brought in by my AudioQuest representative.
Music uplifts every activity at home, from cooking in the kitchen to exercising in the garage gym to hosting a party in the backyard. What if you could play music from any source in any room at the touch of a button? That’s the magic of a multi-room audio system.
As a certified Control4 dealer, we love to celebrate Control4 as one of the best multi-room audio systems on the market. Control4 not only offers various personalized ways to browse and control music, but it also grants you easy access to the rest of your smart home from the same platform!
In this blog, we’re exploring five unique ways you can command your Control4 multi-room audio system. Each is simple, seamless, and suited for everyone in your Clearwater, FL home. Find out more below!
If you’re looking for a home music system, Bluesound should be on your shortlist. Bluesound is an award-winning wireless multiroom system that lets you play music in any and every room of your St. Petersburg, FL home, with simple control through the BluOS app. Their speakers connect wirelessly and stream hi-resolutiontunes to all your spaces, indoors and out.
What’s more, their wireless stereo components allow you to connect your high-end audio gear to the world of wireless streaming. Easily access, stream, and store all your music in one place and even power your favorite speakers with audiophile-grade amplification. All of this is possible through our three favorite Bluesound products: The NODE 2i, POWERNODE 2i, and VAULT 2i.
Read more to explore these products and why they’re a must-have addition to your home audio system.
When you purchase a car or kitchen appliance, you don’t go in blind. You want this item to serve you well and last for years, so you do your research first.
The same can be said about home audio systems. To find the right home audio equipment that brings out the best in your music and movies, you need to know what to look for.
While it’s important to note that home audio systems aren’t only about the speakers, you can’t enjoy sound without them. So, which types of speakers should you consider for your desired setup in your St. Petersburg, FL home? Let us help! Use the quick guide below to narrow down your options.
Add more music to your life with a home sound system by Sonance. Everywhere you go – the home theater, living room, bedroom, or outdoor areas – you’ll hear high-quality audio from premium speakers. Whether you want whole-home sound system installation or a state-of-the-art soundbar in your home theater, Sonance has the perfect audio solution that’s music to your ears.
Keep reading to discover why Sonance speakers are the right choice for your home in St. Petersburg, FL.
The wireless speaker market as we know it didn’t really exist until Sonos arrived with its modular system of small speakers which could be bought piecemeal and configured around the house as desired by the user. In a world of expensive, low quality speaker sets with unreliable connections, Sonos went from unknown to beloved brand overnight. Sonos has fended off competition from more recognized names including Bose, Samsung, and LG.
If you’re in the market for a new sound system installation in St. Petersburg, you may have shopped around a bit in the big-box stores to see what’s out there. Sonos speakers are available in big box retailers and have been around the wireless sound system space for almost two decades. While Sonos does offer a good sonic experience, many people aren’t aware of how great a wireless speaker experience can be if they’re willing to invest in a proper sound system installation.
At AV Specialists, we’ve had several customers ask us about Sonos speakers, and we’ve decided to level with you in this blog. Keep reading to learn more about how Bluesound wins the race against Sonos with extra features, higher fidelity sound, and more.
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A Bluesound sound system utilizes your wireless network to stream music and goes a step beyond typical wireless sound systems. It can communicate with up to 64 other BlueOS-enabled players, all controllable through the BlueOS Controller app on the smart device of your choice. If you have your smart devices integrated into a Control4 system, then you can manage and control your Bluesound speakers via any of your Control4-enabled devices.
Sonos does offer TruePlay, which uses the microphone in your Apple iOS device and room correction algorithms to ensure the speaker sounds its best in the location you’ve placed it. It relies on the user waving the device up and down around the room, and sometimes has errors and inconsistent results. A Bluesound speaker system – with configuration and installation by the professionals at AV Specialists - will provide uninterrupted, crystal clear, multi-room audio throughout your home. AV Specialists ensures each speaker in your sound system is expertly placed for maximum listening pleasure in every location in your home.
