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A good quality soundbar may be the best investment you have ever spent. But you may ask why? As televisions have been getting thinner, and thinner, the question keeps popping up about why the sound quality is so poor? The answer is simple, flat screens are exactly what they are! Flat screens are monitors, period…. That is why you have to have a soundbar included in your home stereo systems, or home theater system.

Sound Bar and Flat screen enclosed inside a frame

So the question about how to choose a soundbar is becoming more and more of a mystery. Fortunately, we have been installing the best soundbars that match the room, as well as the flat screen perfectly.

With so many choices, what is the right sound bar?

Curved flat screen imageMany of our clients having been asking us about the Costco Vizio sound bar, the Samsung  sound bar, the lg sound bar, the yamaha soundbar and even the pioneer soundbar. As one of the top authorities of the best tv sound bar installation company, we have meticulously scanned through soundbar reviews from home theater magazine and other sources like attending the Consumer electronics Show and CEDIA to find you the best sound bar that will work for your home. We carry all of the soundbars mentioned above. In addition, we have a custom soundbar made by Artison that primarily sets the speakers at the right and left of the flat screen. Within them is the 3 primary speakers channels, known as the Right, the Left and most importantly, the Center speaker so that you can clearly hear the dialogue from your home sound system. Each of the different models we have customized is tailored specifically to the TV soundbarflat screen. Which includes the exact finish of the bezel and the exact height of the flat screen, For those of you that have width limitations, we also have one of the best home theater sound bar as well. The company known as Leon Speakers also carries a variety of sizes, and budgets that match the bezel finish and width of the flat screen. In other words, the soundbar looks like it came from the flat screen factory. We now have a new modular type of sound bar that can hide your mini cable box, along with the Roku, or apple TV and the mini amplifier that creates the perfect sound bar.  Here is a picture of what it looks like without the black mesh.

Modular sound bar options

   

For more information on how we can build you a custom sound bar like this, please give us a call at 858-764-2648 or for faster response you can text us as well.


I just bought a curved television, what now?

Curved soundbar

Yes, lets not forget about our up and coming curved televisions. These sexy screens are now all the rage of the up and coming 4k revolution. The curved screen is something that brings the wow factor to any room. Especially if you are looking for that one of a kind look. Curved soundbarIn addition, you can now add a curved soundbar to match the 55-inch and the 65-inch TV’s. Samsung just announced the sale of it to South Korea just a few days ago, as well as Australia. So here in the U.S. we should be seeing this very soon.

 WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE CURVED SOUNDBAR IS AVAILABLE HERE IN THE U.S.


What about surround sound?

Both of these companies also carry the perfect, timber matched surround speakers and subwoofers that complete the system into a true theater experience. Since the soundbars are sealed, we also have one more trick up our sleeves. We can install these speakers in the wall to give you a more recessed finish as well. This will give you more flexibility, if for some reason, there is a weight limitation on the mount.  

For more information about the different choices and a complimentary quote on how to choose the right soundbar for your new flat screen, or curved sexy television, call today at 858-764-2648 or send us a text message, to see and hear what a difference the right soundbar can do for your home entertainment system.

Do you need a high-quality soundbar?

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A good quality soundbar may be the best investment you have ever spent. But you may ask why? As televisions have been getting thinner, and thinner, the question keeps popping up about why the sound quality is so poor? The answer is simple, flat screens are exactly what they are! Flat screens are monitors, period…. That is why you have to have a soundbar included in your home stereo systems, or home theater system.

Sound Bar and Flat screen enclosed inside a frame

So the question about how to choose a soundbar is becoming more and more of a mystery. Fortunately, we have been installing the best soundbars that match the room, as well as the flat screen perfectly.

With so many choices, what is the right sound bar?

Curved flat screen imageMany of our clients having been asking us about the Costco Vizio sound bar, the Samsung  sound bar, the lg sound bar, the yamaha soundbar and even the pioneer soundbar. As one of the top authorities of the best tv sound bar installation company, we have meticulously scanned through soundbar reviews from home theater magazine and other sources like attending the Consumer electronics Show and CEDIA to find you the best sound bar that will work for your home. We carry all of the soundbars mentioned above. In addition, we have a custom soundbar made by Artison that primarily sets the speakers at the right and left of the flat screen. Within them is the 3 primary speakers channels, known as the Right, the Left and most importantly, the Center speaker so that you can clearly hear the dialogue from your home sound system. Each of the different models we have customized is tailored specifically to the TV soundbarflat screen. Which includes the exact finish of the bezel and the exact height of the flat screen, For those of you that have width limitations, we also have one of the best home theater sound bar as well. The company known as Leon Speakers also carries a variety of sizes, and budgets that match the bezel finish and width of the flat screen. In other words, the soundbar looks like it came from the flat screen factory. We now have a new modular type of sound bar that can hide your mini cable box, along with the Roku, or apple TV and the mini amplifier that creates the perfect sound bar.  Here is a picture of what it looks like without the black mesh.

Modular sound bar options

   

For more information on how we can build you a custom sound bar like this, please give us a call at 858-764-2648 or for faster response you can text us as well.


I just bought a curved television, what now?

Curved soundbar

Yes, lets not forget about our up and coming curved televisions. These sexy screens are now all the rage of the up and coming 4k revolution. The curved screen is something that brings the wow factor to any room. Especially if you are looking for that one of a kind look. Curved soundbarIn addition, you can now add a curved soundbar to match the 55-inch and the 65-inch TV’s. Samsung just announced the sale of it to South Korea just a few days ago, as well as Australia. So here in the U.S. we should be seeing this very soon.

 WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE CURVED SOUNDBAR IS AVAILABLE HERE IN THE U.S.


What about surround sound?

Both of these companies also carry the perfect, timber matched surround speakers and subwoofers that complete the system into a true theater experience. Since the soundbars are sealed, we also have one more trick up our sleeves. We can install these speakers in the wall to give you a more recessed finish as well. This will give you more flexibility, if for some reason, there is a weight limitation on the mount.  

For more information about the different choices and a complimentary quote on how to choose the right soundbar for your new flat screen, or curved sexy television, call today at 858-764-2648 or send us a text message, to see and hear what a difference the right soundbar can do for your home entertainment system.

Have you ever had a slow internet connection?

We are now introducing a new device that we can install in your home that plugs into your internet network so that we can reset your internet modem, and your wireless modem while you sleep. This will prevent you from having a slow internet connection.


So how does this internet connection work?

with the new partnership we have established with Panamax, we have been certified dealer for the new Blubolt technology. With the new gateway shown below here.Slow internet solutionThe new Blubolt gateway now gives you the flexiblity to turn on lights and other devices with the assistance of the portable modules that can connect to any device that has two or three prong plug.

And the greatest flexibility is that you dont have to be home! This give you and your internet connection the greatest flexiblity to control your internet connection.

internet companion outlet deviceSo part two of what you need to complete this part of being completely self- reliant is the dual outlet device that plugs into any outlet in your home. To take advantage of reliable internet service pick up the phone and give us a call at 858-764-2648 or shoot us a text.

The last ingredient is to have reliable WiFi service. Unfortunately, we go to Best Buy, Staples, Office Depot or Frys and pick up a wireless extender praying that will help. Did you know that when you introduce an extender to any network, this reduces your WiFi internet speed in half!!

Long Range Access PointThe most reliable solution is to have a wireless access point. Because the access point is directly wired to your internet router it is the most reliable form of Wireless internet service. Period! They are installed in the ceiling and look very much like small space ships, or smoke detectors. This is what they look like.

 

Here are some of the benefits that this little thing can do.


BLUEBOLT CONTROL WITH ZIGBEE® COMMUNICATION

ZigBee® Wireless Communications for remote outlet control & energy monitoring via BlueBOLT® (Requires BB-ZB1 GATEWAY, sold separately as we have mentioned in the previous paragraphs.).

OFF-SITE REBOOT

Hard-reboot problem electronics remotely.

SCHEDULED CONSERVATION AND ALERTS

Schedule conservation commands to eliminate wasted power and lower utility bills.

EXCLUSIVE PROTECT OR DISCONNECT™ CIRCUITRY

Safeguards equipment against all surges. In the event of a catastrophic surge such as lightning, it completely disconnects AC power to connected equipment.

INSTANT OVERRIDE BUTTONS

Push-button power switches instantly power outlets on or off (overrides BlueBOLT power commands).

NOISE FILTRATION CIRCUIT

EMI/RFI Filtration Circuitry for Clean, Unimpeded Power.

$100,000 LIMITED CONNECTED EQUIPMENT PROTECTION POLICY

Panamax will protect your equipment or we will repair or replace up to $100,000!

THREE YEAR PRODUCT WARRANTY

The surge protector shall be free of any defects in design, materials, or workmanship, and Panamax will repair or replace any defective unit.

THE BOTTOM LINE

Originally, we became dealers for this product, just to be able to reset our clients internet router and modem. But now we are discovering  more ways to use this very easy system in othere parts of the home.

Our goal here is to assist you in managing your electrical power consumption and save you money on your monthly electric bill, that is simple to operate and you will have complete control from anywhere you might be. But the only way you are going to find out more is to call us today at+1 (808) 740-8463

For those of you that might be afraid of cooking, I just found a great solution. While strolling around looking for new gadgets at the Consumer Electronics Show.

I stumbled upon this and thought, what a great idea to integrate technology, convenience and fun all wrapped up in a cooktop for the kitchen.

As soon as cooktops are available, I will keep you informed on the different models that can be ordered.

Imagine having every recipe without having to walk away from the burners, or better yet, choosing your favorite music at the same time. Bet you can’t get that with Satellite!

How to say goodbye to your wall charger with this 4 port outlet!

Seriously folks! Have you ever ran out of space in your conventional 2 outlet with that bulky iPad cube that hogs up both of the outlets? Not if you have this 4 port USB outlet from Leviton

What about trying to get 2 of those wall chargers in one outlet! Forget it man. Now lets get creative and improvise and use a conventional power strip?


Power strips eliminated with this 4 port outlet

If you are really into wall acne, trying to secure this strip on the wall, then lets give you some duct tape to secure it there.

Unless you have the skill to drill 2 small drywall screws that have the right diameter for them to fit inside the small slots behind the power strip, you are simply out of luck. Who you gonna call? Leviton’s 4 port USB to the rescue!

Let’s face it, less is more. And Leviton has delivered in Spades with this little beauty of having 4 individual ports that will charge your iPhone, mini, maxi, iPad, droid, kindle, or any kind of widget that uses a USB cable to super charge your device.


Here is a quick video that describes the outlet


Just check out this picture below of a clean installation that could be used just about anywhere you can think of. Like where you might ask?


The 4 port USB is ideal in these convenient locations listed below:

Great for the Kitchen

By the nightstand in the bedroomLeviton 4 port outlet

Practical in the office

Cozy in the Den

Fantastic in the garage.

Commercial applications can also benefit from the outlet

How about the restaurant tables?

Like right in the main lobby of the hotel

Commercial outlet example

Waiting rooms at the Doctors

While you’re getting your nails done at the beauty shop

Let’s not forget about those Airport terminals

I could go on t, and on about about this little 4 port USB outlet, but I know time is money.

So here is the bottom line. You and your family will never have to fight for that dreaded cube, power supply to charge your devices ever again with this simple, cost effective, and convenient, outlet that will simplify your lives.

And is this not the goal we are all trying to achieve? Simplicity and convenience does go hand in hand.

So take a moment out of your busy lives and give us a call, or shoot us a text message at +1 (808) 740-8463 to evaluate your home, or commercial location to see how we may bring a little simplicity and elegance to your establishment without breaking the bank.

Samsung has done it again with OLED

big tvIs your rear projection television giving you that faded look? Are you looking for an alternative TV that brings back that WOW factor in your living room? The new 55-inch curvy OLED flat screen from Samsung is now available and in stock for delivery starting today.


What is OLED TV?

oled specificationsWithout getting too technical, it is the thinest, sexiest television that belongs in its own room. It is simply a work of art that will impress even the finicky ones that hate that flat screen look. The O stands for organic which translates to the most true, blurr free motion and the richest, deep colors that your eyes have ever laid on.


OLED is the new holy grail canvas on Air

actual pic of oled tvOne of the nicesest features of this work of art is that the outer bezel literally gives the TV a look that it is truely floating on air.

This will bring a stunning, minimalistic level of elegance that truely belongs in a modern museum that is now available for your home,  your office or favorite wet bar.


Here is a first glance out of the box of the curved OLED TV

sexy curved TV

As you can see from these to pictures that the new curved television gives you an unpresedented view like never before. The speakers are eloquently hidden below the outer frame. and the base gives it that true floating image.

once you turn it on, that is when all the magic comes to life and the suspension of disbelief becomes reality in 3-D.

It also features a newmulti-view that 2 people can view 2 different, full size programs at the same time. What this means is that you grandkids can watch Sponge bob for the millionth episode while you watch the big game at the same time. You just can’t beat that.


I know you want it! so how can you get one?

We now have them in stock and ready for delivery and installation. Simply pick up the phone and give us a call today, or send us a text message +1 (808) 740-8463 to schedule a time to get together to see how we can accomodate your flat screen, or rear projection replacement needs.

Stay tuned! We will be posting a video of it soon.

What is the iChime doorbell?

It is a simple, replacement doorbell that replaces you boring, single chime, run of the mill, factory preset, plain-jane, single play song. With the holidays approaching, wouldn’t it be nice for a change of tempo?

Now that you have lived in your home for the past 10 to 15 years, don’t you think its time to give it an inexpensive makeover with a new chime?

Believe it, or not you cannot make a better first impression that what happens at the front door. The door chime is a direct reflection of you personality Did I say this out loud? Yes! I did.

The door chime can actually enhance the inner child and playful adult in all of us. Why do you ask? Simple. Life is all about variety. As the seasons change throughout the year, why not change your tune along with it?

With the new iChime that we have discovered, now you can have a great variety changing the tune of what is behind the doorbell for just about any occasion.iChime doorbell

Here is a small smaple of the different choice that are pre-programmed in the iChime.

 

  • Halloween – Play scary music or make it scream!

  • Holiday – Greet your guests with music of the season

  • Special Occasions – Birthday, Anniversary, Wedding, Graduation

  • Animals – Cow moo, Duck quack, Dog bark – anything you want

  • Sports – Play your college fight song or announce your favorite team

  • Chimes – Traditional Ding Dong or Westminster and a lot more

  • TV or Movie – Load your favorite theme song or catch phrase

  • Music – Download Abba to Zeppelin or anything in between

  • Talking, laughing, singing, snoring – it is all possible now!

Here is a short video demonstrating what the iChime is all about.


What if I want to personalize my own doorbell chime?

You can do ths as well. The iChime has a built in microphone so that you can record whatever you want, or upload a pre-recorded song, or catch-phrase.

As you know, we will install this unit and integrate it with you doorbell and much, much more.


I have a phone system, will the doorbell iChime work with it?

For example, if you have a Panasonic phone system, we can integrate it so that you can have find out who is at the door, without having to go to the door. That is a great security prevention when you are home alone.

Fore more information, please pick up the phone and give us a call, or text at +1 (808) 740-8463 to schedule an appointment to see what will work with your lifestyle and sense of security.

With Labor Day just around the corner. Wouldnt it be nice if you never had to ask someone else just how to turn on the swimming pool speakers.

Even more embarrassing is when you don’t hear anything after you try and try different buttons and knobs and still no sound?


The pool speakers are not working not what?

pool speaker selectorif you have a speaker selector like this one in the picture to the right, you know that the next thing you have to do is go to each area inside the living room, the bar, the office, the bedroom, the bathrooms and the outside pool area to adjust the volume.

Next, you will try to get one of your devices to play your music. Hopefully, if you press enough buttons then you might get some music playing around the house, then you have to go to each of the rooms to make sure the music is not too loud, or too soft.


Is there an easier way to play my music in my house?

Good question. The answer is there is. From our perspective, if you have to press more than two buttons to get your music playing where you want to, that is simply too complicated.

iPad music choicesWith our iPad system, you can control each of the rooms with the press of two buttons. The first button you press is where you want your music to play. On the picture to the right, you can clearly choose one, or more areas without having to walk around the house.

swimming pool music choicesThe second button you press is the choice of what device, or different devices you would like to play around the house.

It really does not get any easier than this. You can actually choose what you want to hear in each individual room and area, and adjust the volume with the slider located on the right hand side without having to walk into that room, or area. Now that’s simple.


How can I get my system simplified, so I can play my music everywhere?

With one phone call to us to schedule an appointment, we can assess what your needs are to simplify your life. So pick up the phone and give us a call today at +1 (808) 740-8463, or shoot us a text to have this completed in time for you next pool party, or special event.

What happens when you get a virus? Hopefully you have created a restore point.

The old saying is that an ounce of prevention, is worth a pound of cure. Well in this posting, we hope to give you more than just an ounce. We say this because creating a restore point is worth its weight in gold bullion.

A restore point is a snap shot in time that is captured when your computer is happy and working great doing what a laptop and computers do.

Viruses come in all shape, sizes and forms. The most common is through your email that have been hijacked from one of your friends and family. But you just don’t know it yet.


How can I get rid of this pesky virus?

This form of using your restore point is only useful if you have a PC using the windows 7 operating system. So if any of you are still using Windows XP the principle of getting to the root of the problem is the same.


Creating a restore point

Believe it, or not windows is smarter than the average bear. Whenever you install, or remove a program, windows creates a restore point, or a snapshot in time that remembers to freeze everything. Just in case something goes south and you have to go back.

A restore point is similar to a do over. This way, you have a second chance to recover whatever happened at this point in time. For those of you that are in the mac world, it is similar to time capsule.


So how do I get to the menu to restore it back?

Here are some instruction on how to create a restore point from our friends at

  1. Choose Start→Control Panel→System and Security. Click the System link.You can also get to the System page by typing “System” in the Start menu’s Search box and selecting System from the results list.
  2. Click the System Protection link in the left panel.
  3. In the System Properties dialog box that appears, click the System Protection tab and then click the Create button.restore point window
    1. The Create a Restore Point dialog box appears.
    2. Name the restore point, and click Create.restore point dateChoose a name that you’ll be able to recognize again, such as the current date or the name of a program you’re about to install.
    3. Windows alerts you when the restore point is created. Click Close until each of the boxes is closed.restore point completed

What if I want a restore point to be automated?

Then you give us a call and we can have a technician write a custom script for your computer. this way it ensures that a restore point is executed, either on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis. So if you would like to schedule an appointment, please pick up the phone and send us a text message, or call us at +1 (808) 740-8463 to assist you with your computer needs.

Have you ever walked into someones home and your cell service has disappeared?

That chill that runs down your spine when you notice no cell service. That means you cannot be in contact with your kids. What if something happens and they can’t reach you, then what?

You just bought your dream home and you close escrow, and you find out that you have to go outside your dream home just to get a call out because you have no cell service inside? You have just entered the DEAD ZONE!

Believe it, or not. This is an all too common scenario we see each day. To make matters worse, this is almost like a dirty little secret. You have no cell service, unless you go outside, or you have to hang your cell phone close to a certain window, just to get a single bar of cell service.


Is there a solution to poor cell service?

You are in luck. We at Rancho Santa Fe Home Theater are one of Southern California’s top experts in the field of restoring your cell service inside your home.

Our field technicians can asses, and pinpoint where to boost your cell service bars, and actually enhance your 3g, and 4g Data internet service on your iPhone, Blackberry, and Android cell phones.

In addition with more cell service bars, it will reduce you battery usage on your electronic devices.


What kind of coverage does it have?

We have several models that cover from a single story application from a 1000 square feet to multiple story homes and offices up to 40,000 square feet.

Using a dual band technology of 800 and 1900MHZ, it does not interfere with your existing WiFi internet of 2.4GHZ and 5GHZ.


Schedule an appointment TODAY!

So pick up the phone, send us a text at +1 (808) 740-8463 or if your cell service does not work at your home, then send us an email at support@ranchosantafewifi.com to schedule an appointment to solve this dirty little secret, once and for all.