Gary Wasserson is the owner and CEO of Wasserson Design, a premiere custom home entertainment installation company that serves clients in the state of Pennsylvania and beyond. In these articles, Wasserson tackles issues like creating home theaters, budgeting for electronics, and other common questions that come up when homeowners try setting up their own TV.
Home Theater Design Tips
Working with an experienced designer can help save homeowners lots of money when it comes to designing a home theater from scratch, largely because companies such know all the tips and tricks to get clients the most for their money.
Customizing a Home Theater
By working with a company like Wasserson Design, a client’s options are limitless in terms of the types of customized home theater systems that can be set up.
What to Ask When Meeting with a Home Theater Design Consultant
In order to make the most out of an initial consultation with a home theater designer, a homeowner should come prepared. Here is advice on any potential clients should think about before meeting a company.
What Makes a Home Theater Different From a Living Room?
A home theater is not the same thing as a living room or den that just happens to have a big flat screen television. Here are a few of the key elements in any home theater system.
Home Theater Lighting
Proper lighting is essential when putting in a home theater. Luckily, consumers have plenty of options to choose from when it comes to accent lighting and overheat seat lamps.
Wall Coverings in a Home Theater
The proper wall coverings are important in a home theater, since using the wrong material could create an echo that would ruin the movie-watching experience.
Best Home Theaters
There is no limit to the luxury amenities that can be included in a high-end home theater these days. Here are a few of the more extravagant home systems I have seen over the years.
Setting Up a Home Theater System In an Apartment
There is a misconception that a lot of space is needed to set up a home theater, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. In this article, learn how to set up a TV system of any size inside a multi-unit dwelling.
Kid-Friendly Home Theaters
The best home theaters are ones that everyone in the family can get use out of. In order to make your theater any accessible and usable for the children in your family as possible, here are a few pieces of advice.
How to Choose the Right Electronics
Because most average homeowners do not know the latest advancements and developments in the field of home electronics, it is important that they work with a professional in the field when putting together their home video and audio system.
Mistakes People Make When Buying Electronics
The biggest mistake people make when they buy electronics is to get advice from a sales representative at a big box discount store. Since these employees often work based on commission, their advice can be biased and unhelpful in many cases.
Should I Buy a 3D TV?
Although three-dimensional technology is still developing, a lot of the new televisions on the market with 3D capabilities do look promising. In this article, he shares his opinion on whether people should wait or buy one of these new devices right now.
Installing Televisions on Patios
Despite the additional cost, many clients are interested in having flat panel televisions installed in their patios and outdoor spaces. If this is something you are interested in having done, here is a little of what you can expect from the process.
Does Brand Matter When Buying Home Audio Equipment?
Actual performance is much more important than recognizable brands when it comes to buying the audio equipment that will work the best in your home. That is why people should test any speaker systems, or get advice from someone who has, before getting them installed.
Do Quality Speakers Have to Be Obtrusive?
Thanks to the techniques available today, quality surround sound speakers can be customized to blend into nearly any home décor.
Wireless Technology Options
Wireless technology is growing in popularity; there is no doubt about it. When it comes to the television and audio systems within a home, however, using this type of equipment is not the only way to live in a space that is free of visible wires and clutter.
What is an Automated Home System?
An automated home system is when a homeowner is able to control multiple facets of his residence from a device, such as an iPhone, iPad, or universal remote, which can be activated and used from anywhere in the world.
What Can I Do With an Automated Home System?
The sky is the limit when it comes to what can be controlled with an automated home system. Everything from heating to lights, audio equipment, and more can be controlled with the push of a button.
What Is a Virtual Butler?
In the future, the Virtual Butler may very well replace the need to have a live concierge in luxury residential buildings again.
