Subscription Music Service from iTunes

There are some reputable rumours beginning to be heard that Apple is in discussions with the music publishers to convert iTunes to a subscription music model, instead of the current, purchase-your-music-one-song-at-a-time model. Would you pay an extra $100 with your iPod purchase for unlimited access to music downloads from iTunes?  I think that I would.  [...]

Internet Content on TV

I believe that the most important home entertainment feature that is coming in the near future is access to internet based content, both audio and video.  It will be years before high-definition discs like Blu-Ray saturate people homes (the fact that prices have increased since HD DVD withdrew from the market sends a poor signal [...]

Home Theatre Construction – Soundproofing

So you have this great space in your basement that is perfect for your planned home theatre. How do you keep the sound inside? Good soundproofing not only helps keep peace in your home, it allows you to configure your room for better sound because it’s under your control, not leaking out. STEP 1 – [...]

Goodbye Blu-Ray Deals

Notice what’s gone missing now that HD DVD has declared defeat and bowed out of the market? Competition, that’s what! Remember those promotional deals with 5 Blu-Ray discs (or 7 HD DVD) if you purchased a player? Gone, probably never to return. And there are far fewer sales for individual titles as well. Remember all [...]

What Makes a Good Home Theatre?

You can spend a few thousand dollars or a few hundred thousand to set up a home theatre, but how do you spend wisely?  Where do you get the most benefit for your investment?  This is particularly important for our clients, who usually have tight budgets to deal with and have to spend wisely. First, [...]