One of the biggest part of what we do at CAV is provide answers to questions that range from the mundane to the bizarre. However, there does seem to be a few that are asked on a regular basis.
1. “Can I have one control for everything, and can it be easy to use?”
With manufacturers now including a remote control for nearly all electronic devices, this has become a very common inquiry. The answer is yes, with the stipulation that level of ease of use in a universal control system is contingent on the extent to which the user is willing to invest. Control solutions can range widely in both form and function, from the long used hand held style that some refer as a “wand” or “clicker”, controlling a few A/V components, to systems that can include controls for lighting, shades, and security, and for which tablet or wall panel interfaces are used. All remote solutions need programming, and any reliable system will require programming to be done by a trained technician.
2. “What Wireless Surround Sound system do you recommend?”
Short answer: None. While some surround systems do provide partial wireless options, these are never reliable with signal loss being common, and sound quality is well below audiophile standards.
3. “Do I need 4K?”
You need air. You need water. 4K? No, you don’t “need” it, but we do recommend it for TVs over 50 inches. Simply put, a larger TV requires more pixels to maintain picture quality. Regardless of whether your TV is 19″ or 79″, if it’s 1080P both have the same number of pixels. In a smaller TV, those pixels will be packed tighter, rendering a sharper picture than a larger TV with an equal number of pixels spread over a greater area, and this is why larger TVs require more pixels, which is what those number, 1080p and 4K, represent.
4. “Do I need Blu-ray instead of DVD?”
Like 4K, a Blu-ray player will provide a higher resolution experience from both Blu-ray discs and DVDs. In addition, most Blu-ray players allow for streaming from sources such as Netflix and YouTube.
5. “How can I make my TV less of a center piece?”
There are a number of different ways to disguise televisions. One option is an art lift. Here, a TV is covered with a painting or picture, and this is raised mechanically with the tap of a button. Other options like TVs hidden in mirrors or rising from a floor or counter top make excellent alternatives to the art lift.
At Custom Audio Video, our job is to make you dream come true. For a more detailed view of what A/V integrators can accomplish, call or visit a local showroom and let one of their expert team members discuss some smart solutions for your technology needs.
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