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THX Introduce THX Tune Up

February 4th, 2013

THX, the audio reproduction standard for over a decade now introduce a calibration app for the iPad and iPhone called THX Tune Up. The app helps home theater ethusiasts get the best sound from their home entertaiment system.

The app can work in two different ways:  connect directly to your home entertainment system with an Apple Digital AV adapter or wireless through Apple TV. The camera on your  iPad or iPhone is used to set up the number of parameters on your TV, (colour, brightness, etc.) The app will ensure that your speakers are connected effectively with the proper sound levels of your home entertainment system.

The app was free until today but now is available from the iTunes store for $1.99. According to iTunes, the app is compatible with:

- iPhone 4
- iPhone 4S
- iPhone 5
- iPod touch (4th generation)
- iPod touch (5th generation)
- iPad 2 Wi-Fi
- iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G
- iPad (3rd generation)
- iPad Wi-Fi + 4G
- iPad (4th generation)
- iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular (4th generation)
- iPad mini and iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular

For an indepth review courtesy of PCMag.com, please click here.

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Belkin’s “Thunderstorm” Handheld Home Theater Case

January 7th, 2013

Belkin has introduced a handheld home theater case for the iPad. MSRP $199.99, the Thunderstorm  is a form-fitting case that protects the iPad the same way as a traditional case does but the Thunderstorm has a large stereo speaker along the side edges of the iPad. With an app you can purchase, the Thunderstorm is marketed as a handheld home theater system that allows the user to adjust the sound for different uses such as music, movies, or games.

There is one negative to the Thunderstorm and that would be the size and weight of the iPad. You may not want to hold on to it for too long as it does weight a lot more than your traditional iPad. The Thunderstorm comes with a stand so you don’t have to hold it the entire time.

Belkin has two versions of the Thunderstorm. One is for the fourth-generation iPad and fits its Lightning dock connector. The other is for the third-generation iPad and the iPad 2, which have the older Apple 30-pin connector.

Would you want a case like this just to have better sound? We always appreciate your comments and feedback so contact through Facebook, Twitter, email or by phone.

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Home Theater Apps

October 1st, 2012

Smart phones and tablets can make your home theater interactive. Here is a list of a few fun apps for you to try.

1) iMaster Control Pro is a full functioning remote where you can use your smart phone or tablet into control your entire home theater system
2) RedEye controls your home theater system that has an extensive online database to provide control codes for numerous devices through a WiFi signal
3) Logitech Squeezebox Controller  is an app that plays Internet radio or digital audio across a home network
4) Remote HD costs $5.00 that controls your Mac, PC, & Apple TV directly from your iPhone.
5) Plex puts your TV, video, music, & photos accessible through your smart phone. iTunes, Netflix and 200 various sources are all at the palm of your hand

6) Dijit allows you to replace all remotes you use in your house. You can even share what you are watching, listening to, or something you find interesting directly to Facebook and Twitter
7) Remote controls your Apple TV directly from your iPhone or iPad. This app is free!
8) DirectTV can be accessed via your smart phone and tablet and set to record shows even when you’re not at home
9) Home Theater Glossary won’t control your home theater but it will help you with terminology while you try to purchase your home theater system. This $3.00 app is only available on the Android system
10) i.TV is only for the iPhone or iPad. This digital TV guide will allow you access to what is available on cable, iTunes, Netflix, and Hulu

With smart phones and tablets increasing popularity, on a daily basis, using some of these apps to control your home theater system is extremely convenient. There is no need for multiple remotes that can be confusing to use. Each app we’ve listed has a direct link to download or view customer comments. Just click on the highlighted name to access each page. If you use any of these apps, we would love to hear what you think of them.

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Pioneer Elite Blu-ray Player

September 10th, 2012

Pioneer Electronics unveiled their new Elite BDP-62FD Blu-ray Disc Player which comes equipped with duel HDMI outputs, high-resolution file format playback, & the iControlAV2012 app control. The file format compatibilities are: DivX, MPEG-4, Flash Video , WMV , AVI, JPEG , FLAC , MP3 ,WMA , & LPCM. Retailing at $399, the Elite BDP-62FD Blu-ray Disc Player will be available in September 2012 and a welcomed addition to the home theater experience.

The exciting aspects of this Blu-ray player is its ability to play various file formats, eliminating the use of other devices. Since it can support Flash, you can watch streaming content from numerous websites. FLAC are high quality audio files which can also be played on the Elite BDP-62FD Blu-ray Disc Player. The iControlAV2012 app enables the user to use their smartphone to control their Blu-ray player. The iControlAV2012 app is your remote control via a wireless connection and the duel HDMI outputs allow you to send your content to two different places, (TV, computer monitor, projector, etc.)

 

If you own a smartphone you can push content from your phone directly through a wireless network or an Ethernet connection. Netflix, YouTube, and Pandora can be accessed through your smartphone and pushed through the Elite BDP-62FD Blu-ray Disc Player. Marvell’s Qdeo technology offers high quality video processing that gives you a superior image than standard Blu-ray players. For detailed information on exactly what the Elite BDP-62FD Blu-ray Disc Player is capable of doing, please watch the clip above.

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Customizing Your Chair With Elite HTS

August 29th, 2012

Here at Elite Home Theater Seating we emphasize why our chairs are of the finest quality and the best on the market. Previously, we’ve discussed the foam density, the fabric choices we have, the fine craftsmanship, and the ten year warranty. All of these reasons as well as others can be found on our website. We also have an interactive seat customizer on our site for you to use.  Today we want to focus on how many options you have to customize our chairs to your specifications.

Arm Style: We have ten different arm styles to choose from. Style D has a classic design while style A & J have modern sloping styles. Each arm style comes with a cupholders, all made from top quality metals that are scratch and chip resistant. Arm Style F has hidden cupholders for those of you that like to have an alternative to the visible cupholder.

Back Rest: There are eight designs to choose from. An adjustable head rest is one option and if this isn’t your style, there are others dependent on your preference and body type.

Fabric and Colour: We have three fabrics to choose from, Valentino Leather, Silk Leather, and Cine-Suede. If you would like to use your own fabric, that is also an option. Each fabric style has numerous colours to choose from. From traditional colours like black, white, and blue or more unique like seagull blue, rust, grape, sienna, etc. the amount of colour choices will suit your style and preference.

Foam Density: With three foam density choices, soft, medium, and firm, you can customize to your preference. Each density is of the highest quality low memory foam which will supply comfort and support for many years.

Accessories: We have great options to choose from with swivel trays, custom storage compartments, and the Crowson TES 100, a blog we did recently can be seen here. Each chair comes with a motorized reclining mechanism for premium comfort.

With so many options, any chair purchased from us will be unique in your home theater. Watch the video below for a dmonstration on how our seat customizer works.

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Surrey, BC V3S 2A7
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Blaine, WA 98230
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The iPad Chair

August 22nd, 2012

The iPad chair was first released to the public in 2010 to positive reviews. We know how often we sit down with an iPad and struggle to use it without getting uncomfortable especially after a long period of time. We are aware of how awkward it can be so we came up with a great solution, to build a chair specifically made to house your iPad and avoid struggling to use it while you sit down.

Starting at $2495.00, The iPad chair is equipped with the Luxa2 H4 iPad holder which holds our iPad securely in place. A hands free iPad is the best way to use it. The iPad holder fits right into the existing cup holder of our chairs. Click here for a review of our D1 Model from Electronic House where they discuss the Luxa2 H4 The iPad chair holder.

Our president and CEO, Bobby Bala, gives us a look into the wonders of The iPad chair in the YouTube clip below:

With The iPad chair your iPad can become your home theater control center. Companies such as Creston and Home Logic offer apps for your iPad to make your home theater interactive and very easy to use. Don’t think this is just one of our models with a customized iPad holder because it is far from that. The chair is designed for comfort while you use your iPad. The head and arm rests and the back of the chair are ergonomically designed for optimizing the use of your iPad.

To read why Mr. Bala designed The iPad chair, please click here. Find out where the idea came from as well as information on all the options and all the different styles and models you can choose to make your own customized iPad chair.

For more information please contact us at the following:

Canadian Head Office
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Surrey, BC V3S 2A7
Tel.  604-575-8310
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Blaine, WA 98230
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Yamaha YHT-697 Home Theater in a Box

August 13th, 2012

Yamaha has introduced their new high end YHT-697 home theater in a box. The YHT-697 comes with an Ethernet port for internet radio, networked music, or for accessing your AirPlay catalog. 

The “home theater in a box” features a 5.1 channel receiver with a front panel USB port for direct connectivity for the iPhone, iPad, iPod, and USB drives. There are compatible apps for iOS, Android, and Kindle Fire and also comes equipped with HDMI 4K and 3D video pass through. The speaker package consists of styled glossy black tower speakers, compact surround, & center speakers with a 100W multi-range subwoofer. With AirPlay you can wirelessly stream from iTunes as well.

This system offers an advanced multi language on screen display in both HD and 3D video signals. Even data from song titles through iPhone, iPad, iPod, and USB drives can be shown on the receiver’s on screen display. The YHT-697BL offers a full complement of HD Audio format decoding, including Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio. CINEMA DSP 3D with 17 DSP programs enables users to adjust the experience to your personal preferences.

The Yamaha YHT-697 is available for MSRP $649.95. To view the official press release, please click here. Give us your feedback on this or any other home theater related experience. We would love to hear it.

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Surrey, BC V3S 2A7
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iTV: Rumours of Apple Expanding to HDTV’s?

July 18th, 2012

Apple has been a leader in technology over the past ten years.  The iPod revolutionized how people listen to music. In 2007 they released the iPhone which changed the cellular phone industry. In 2010 the iPad was released and the world fell in love with tablets. When rumours started to generate around a new HDTV manufactured by Apple, people took notice.

A few weeks back, we had a feature on Apple TV, the rumoured iTV is completely different. The iTV is a full functioning HDTV that is believed to revolutionize standard TV’s. Apple TV is a box that you connect to a standard TV and the iTV takes everything to a whole new level. The iTV is rumoured to have an iOS just like the iPhone & iPad and you could use either as a remote. Currently Apple TV enables you to stream your iTunes content and the internet, (YouTube, Netflix, Facebook, Twitter) on to your TV, this is also to be the same with the iTV. Since there aren’t solid facts regarding the iTV, nobody is sure if you can connect to the internet through Wi-Fi or through a cable system.

The screen sizes are to be 37″, 42″ and 50″. The picture above is not the actual iTV, this is a mock up. A built in camera would allow you to take pictures as well as the ability to use Skype. The iTV is said to be touch screen and would also have the ability to detect your movement from a distance, similar to the Samsung Smart TV. If the rumours become fact, one will be able to use hand motions without the use of the remote or without touching the screen itself. The iTV would be a fully functioning HDTV with full internet capabilities.

The price is supposed to start at $1499. The release date has changed since the rumours began.  Some are stating a late 2012 or early 2013 date. It would be in the best interest for Apple to release the iTV close to the Christmas shopping season. If the iTV is a reality, this will cannibalize the existing Apple TV shortly after. We are excited about the possibility of the iTV because it will enhance our home theater experience, just like the iPhone changed how we communicate with one another. Maybe Siri will be the main way to communicate verbally with your iTV? Right now it’s all speculation and we cannot wait to see what Apple introduces to all of us.

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