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What audio video technology would you expect to find at a new Dog Rescue? Recently, I completed a technology-driven dog rescue project like no other at the Westside German Shepherd Rescue in Los Angeles. Modern audio/video and control system / systems integration technology is involved in their process from start to finish.

The last post highlighted 5 things that you 'might as well' add to your new home construction or remodeling project to give you the future flexibility and maximum enjoyment out of your home. If you haven't read it, read it here > "Honey, We Might As Well...(and Yes, you Should)". Remember George Costanza, the lovably nutty character on Seinfeld who always seems to make the wrong decisions in life? Well, you don't want to be him here, because this is what George might do during his new construction or remodeling project.

Ah, the 'might-as-wells' - those enticing little add-ons in which we indulge because, hey, why not? For example, one might concede, "If I'm gonna shell out the major moola for this sweet ride, I 'might as well' spring for the heated leather seats." Or perhaps the rationalization goes more like this: "I am already blowing some major calories on this grande caramel macchiato, so I 'might as well' add whip!" Because whipped cream makes tasty tastier, and nobody relishes the sting of cold leather on a nippy So Cal morning, right?

This is the second article about why hiring a home theater designer early in the planning stages is vital to the best performance of your home cinema investment. Read Part 1 of this article to learn why this is so important:> When Should You Hire a Home Theater Designer - Part 1.

That article also contains Case Study #1, highlighting what happens when a theater designer is hired late in the process. Following is the ideal situation...

Case Study #2 - Hired Early in the Process

For a home theater to achieve its performance potential, it is essential that the theater designer become involved at the project's earliest stages. This is due to the fact that the room itself plays just an important role in the theater's performance potential as the audio/visual equipment!

In the world of home automation and control systems, the iPad and iPhone have become staple control devices in every system

It seems no matter where we go we are inundated with digital signage displays, whether it is retail store fronts, bars & restaurants, airports, stadiums, or hotels. And it was only a few short years ago that we thought these new technologically advanced forms of video advertising were cutting edge and very cool. Today? Consumers have learned to block these out just as fast as we’ve learned to fast-forward past commercials on our DVR's.

The long awaited new Apple TV is now available for pre-order.  Although this announcement is largely overshadowed by the unveiling of the new iPad, this is a long overdue upgrade of the Apple TV.

Whenever I have a client who is considering building a Home Theater or Media Room I often find them focusing on the performance of the room in terms of equipment selection. “I want a 15’ wide screen or a speaker system with giant subwoofers and 10,000 watts of power.” While high-end A/V equipment is certainly fun and an exciting part of a high-end home theater project, I have found the far less sexy use of properly designed room construction techniques and room acoustics to be a far more effective means of delivering the experience clients are truly seeking.

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