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Happy New Year

December 31st, 2012

Today is New Years Eve! The day we celebrate around the world. A day we look back at the past year and look forward to making the next year even better. Last week we took a look back at 2012 and realized what we accomplished as a company.

Thanks to you, we have shown even more growth this year. Our success if because of our customers and we will always be grateful to you all.  We embraced the world of social media with great success and again, we thank you. As we ring in the new year, we want to give you a quick guide to which shows you can watch if you decide to stay in and enjoy hitting midnight with your loved ones.

1) Dick Clark’s New Years Rockin’ Eve: Dick Clark is a cultural icon and even though he has passed away, his legacy will live on forever. The Dick Clark’s New Years Rockin’ Eve is set for another year with host Ryan Seacrest. The special is followed by four hours of New Year’s Eve coverage ­— on both the east and west coasts — hosted by Ryan Seacrest with Jenny McCarthy. Taylor Swift, Canada’s own Carly Rae Jepsen and Neon Trees are in line for the New York City bash that culminates with the must-watch Times Square ball drop. On the west coast, host Fergie of The Black Eyed Peas introduces Brandy, Flo Rida, Karmin, OneRepublic and Pitbull.

2) New Year’s Eve with Carson Daly: The Voice host welcomes Season 3 winner Cassadee Pope, Train and The Office’s Angela Kinsey to the special, broadcast live from Times Square.

3) New Years Eve Live on Fox: In Living Color alum Marlon Wayans gets the party started in Las Vegas with help from X Factor winner Tate Stevens, Lifehouse and Carmen Electra.

4) CityTV’s New Years Eve Bash: The show will be hosted by CityNews anchor Gord Martineau; Breakfast Television’s Kevin Frankish and Dina Pugliese; and CityLine host Tracy Moore. Karl Wolf, JRDN, George Canyon, and the cast of American Idiot are all scheduled to perform.

Have a happy new year everyone and we look forward to what 2013 has in store!

We always appreciate your comments and feedback so contact through Facebook, Twitter, email or by phone.

Canadian Head Office
Unit 406, 17665 66A Ave.
Surrey, BC V3S 2A7
Tel. 604-575-8310
Fax. 604-575-8329

U.S. Head Office
1927 Boblett Street
Blaine, WA 98230
Tel. 1-800-490-1595

email: sales@elitehts.com

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2012: A Look Back

December 20th, 2012

Another year has gone by so quickly and it was a year of some great milestones, some new beginnings, and some great memories. 2012 was the year we took on social media with our accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest and we also committed ourselves to do more blogging because we love talking about all things home theater. Smart TV’s, Cloud Based DVR’s, The Dark Knight, Home Theater Themed Rooms, and Home Theater Trends really caught our attention. There were events outside of home theater that also made huge headlines. From happy moments like the second term win of President Barack Obama, the Los Angeles Kings won the Stanley Cup, and we can’t forget how the world danced in unison to Gangnam Style. There were also sad moments the tragedy of Hurricane Sandy, the horrific school shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary, and the Aurora, Colorado movie theater shooting. Just like any year, there were amazing achievements and tragic events, that’s just how it goes. Let’s focus on the good and recall some of our favourite home theater blogs of 2012. Now it’s hard to choose because we love all our blogs BUT we took some of the most fun to write blogs and most important (to us) and have listed our top 10. Hope you enjoy this look back at a great year.

1) Our Exclusive Dark Knight Themed Home Theater Room!! We have asked or pictures of the completed room and once we get them, we will post it right away!

2) Home Theater, A Great Movie, & The Kids! 

3) The Cinema Series

4) Home Theater Seating Comfort

5) Customizing Your Chair with Elite HTS

6) DIY Home Theaters

7) Sports Themed Home Theater Rooms

8) Sound Bar Speakers

9) 3D Technology

10) Friday The 13th

First and foremost we want to thank all our customers for being with us in 2012. We look forward to working with you again in 2013. For all of you that have supported us on social media, we cannot thank you enough. We are very excited for 2013 and we are excited to grow with you all.  We will still be blogging and on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest over the holidays but we know today is the start of many peoples Christmas holidays. So before some of you head out to see family and friends, we want to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year.

We always appreciate your comments and feedback so contact through Facebook, Twitter, email or by phone.

Canadian Head Office
Unit 406, 17665 66A Ave.
Surrey, BC V3S 2A7
Tel. 604-575-8310
Fax. 604-575-8329

U.S. Head Office
1927 Boblett Street
Blaine, WA 98230
Tel. 1-800-490-1595

email: sales@elitehts.com

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The Avengers Blu-ray DVD

September 14th, 2012

September 25 will see the release of The Avengers, directed by Joss Whedon and starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, & Tom Hiddleston. The Avengers was released in theaters on April 11, 2012 and was an instant hit. In the USA, the opening weekend grossed $207,438,708, setting a record. Worldwide,  The Avengers has grossed $1,481,585,111. 

This movie has become a fan favourite and the anticipation for the Blu-ray DVD release is high. To accommodate the excitement, there are four versions  to be released on September 25 and a special ten disc version to be released after, (date TBA). To pre-order your copy of The Avengers from Amazon, please click here. Here is a rundown of each version:

1) 1 disc DVD
2) 2 disc; 1 Blu-ray, 1 DVD (red cover)
3) 2 disc;  Blu-ray, 1 DVD (blue cover), same as picture above)
4) 4 disc; 1 Blu-ray 3D, 1 Blu-ray, 1 DVD and 1 Digital Copy Disc
5) Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase One – Avengers Assembled (10-Disc Limited Edition Six-Movie Collector’s Set)

The Variations Of Each Version:

1) 1 disc DVD;  Audio Commentary by Director Joss Whedon and with one featurette  “Assembling the Ultimate Team”

2) 2 disc; 1 Blu-ray, 1 DVD (red cover):  Audio Commentary by Director Joss Whedon and with two featurettes  “Assembling the Ultimate Team” & “A Visual Journey, deleted scenes, gag reel, and Soundgarden music video – “Live to Rise”.

3) 2 disc;  Blu-ray, 1 DVD (blue cover, same as picture above): Audio Commentary by Director Joss Whedon and with two featurettes  “Assembling the Ultimate Team” & “A Visual Journey, deleted scenes, gag reel, and Soundgarden music video – “Live to Rise”.

4) 4 disc; 1 Blu-ray 3D, 1 Blu-ray, 1 DVD and 1 Digital Copy Disc: 3D Blu-ray DVD and 1 digital copy disc, Audio Commentary by Director Joss Whedon and with two featurettes  “Assembling the Ultimate Team” & “A Visual Journey, deleted scenes, gag reel, and Soundgarden music video – “Live to Rise”.

5) Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase One – Avengers Assembled (10-Disc Limited Edition Six-Movie Collector’s Set): This is still unknown but we can anticipate the extra features they will include in this ten disc package.

The Avengers will have a sequel, also directed by Joss Whedon and set for release on May 1, 2015.

We always appreciate your comments and feedback so contact through Facebook, Twitter, email or by phone.

Canadian Head Office
Unit 406, 17665 66A Ave.
Surrey, BC V3S 2A7
Tel.  604-575-8310
Fax. 604-575-8329

U.S. Head Office
1927 Boblett Street
Blaine, WA 98230
Tel. 1-800-490-1595

email: sales@elitehts.com

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CEDIA 2012 Expo Summary

September 12th, 2012

Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association (CEDIA) is an expo based around home theater, home automation, and home electronic. The 2012 expo was held in Indianapolis, IN which ran from September 5 till 8. For those of you that follow us on Twitter, you would have seen links to articles featuring the new 4K TV’s, wireless home theater systems,  and soundbars. These were some of the many important new equipment and technology showcased at CEDIA. Here is a quick recap of the 2012 expo:

Soundars: These soundbars are equipped with features of an AV receiver with wireless sub and Dolby TrueHD and DTS Master Audio.

4K TVs: 4K TV’s are starting to become the next big thing in home theater equipment. Recently we did a blog on the Sony 4K TV which you can view here. If you recall, the price was set approximately around $22,000.

Wireless: Wireless connections from smartphones and internet devices was popular. A wireless home theater cannot be 100% wireless because you need power but the option to have wireless connectivity to your equipment is sought after.

Automation: When technology and convenience merge, you get home automation. An example is the Sony/Control4 receiver which enables your Sony remote to control your entire home theater. Read the review from CE Pro by clicking here.

CEDIA gives you a direct look at all the new features, innovations,and equipment for home electronics. Home theater enthusiasts appreciate CEDIA because if gives you insight on what is upcoming in the world of home theater technology .CEDIA‘s YouTube page has lots of interesting videos showcasing some of the vendors as well as a look at what CEDIA is about.

We always appreciate your comments and feedback so contact us at any of the methods below.

Canadian Head Office
Unit 406, 17665 66A Ave.
Surrey, BC V3S 2A7
Tel.  604-575-8310
Fax. 604-575-8329

U.S. Head Office
1927 Boblett Street
Blaine, WA 98230
Tel. 1-800-490-1595

email: sales@elitehts.com

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The 2012 Summer Olympics in 3D

July 23rd, 2012

The 2012 Summer Olympics in London start on July 27th. On July 20th, reports surfaced regarding the games to be televised in 3D to over 80% of the households in the USA. AT&T U-Verse, Comcast, Time Warner Cable, Verizon FiOS, and eleven other cable providers will broadcast these games via NBC with 3D technology courtesy of Panasonic. A full listing of all cable service providers can be seen by clicking here.

Due to the time difference in England, all televised games in North America will be delayed. However the 3D coverage will be delayed by an extra 24 hours. Panasonic states NBC decided to delay the 3D broadcasts for business reasons, not technical issues. Olympics enthusiasts who must watch the games right away may not want to wait an extra 24 hours to watch these events in 3D. Since the 3D games will be shown on a different channel, we don’t understand why they can’t play both the 2D and 3D broadcasts simultaneously. 

The events scheduled to be broadcast in 3D are:

- Opening and Closing Ceremonies
- Men’s and Women’s Gymnastics
- Selected Indoor Swimming and Diving Events
- Bicycle Racing
- Track and Field Events from the main Olympic Stadium

The total running time for the 2012 Olympics is 242 hours, (12 hours per day).  The opening ceremonies will take place on July 27 while the closing ceremonies will be on August 12. A full listing of each sporting event can be seen here.

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