New Kaleidescape Servers Announced
Haas Entertainment and Kaleidescape are excited to announce the release of the new Kaleidescape compact Terra 22TB movie server, replacing their compact Terra 18TB, and the release of the new Terra 88TB movie server, replacing their Terra 72TB server. Customers can now choose from the compact Terra 6TB, compact Terra 12TB, compact Terra 22TB or…
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Wall Frames for LP Records
Put your album covers on the wall. We over here at Haas Entertainment love playing vinyl records. You could say we’re fanatic about two-channel audio. Our friends over at ArtVinyl also love records. In fact, they love them so much they’ve come up with a great way to show them off. Founded in London, England…
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Elan Announces Next-Gen Distributed Audio and Video Solutions
Today ELAN® announced new distributed A/V Solutions bringing added flexibility and simplicity to whole home entertainment systems. What does this mean for you, the consumer? You can have TVs and speakers throughout your home, in every room, even outside, and all the equipment; the amplifiers, the source devices such as Dish or BluRay or AppleTV…
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The Ultimate Movie Player
Kaleidescape Kaleidescape is the only digital provider of movies with lossless audio and full reference video quality. Kaleidescape elevates every component in your theater with higher fidelity source material for the ultimate cinematic experience. Better Audio Kaleidescape delivers a bit-for-bit identical copy of the studio master audio in lossless Dolby ATMOS or DTS:X. The audio…
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Streaming to YouTube
There are many reasons you may want to stream directly to YouTube from a surveillance camera. Maybe you own a daycare or assisted living facility and you want loved ones to be able to check in.
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Sonos Audio and TV Video are Out of Sync
If you are using a Sonos soundbar with a smart television and your audio/video is out of sync then the steps below should help you get everything back in sync. First, you will want to determine if the sound comes before the picture or if the picture comes before the sound. Fundamentally, one should understand…
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The world’s smallest, lightest 6,000 lumen* laser projector**
Sony introduced a new video projector that’s very sleek and thin looking. It’s model number is VPL-PHZ60/50 and it’s a laser projector that combines quite decent performance with an impressive 6,000 lumen* image brightness. According to Sony, it’s also “dependable and reliable. It’s form blends in easier than other projector styles and is designed to…
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Cell Phone Bars
What Do Cell Phone Bars Actually Mean? Sometimes you get one bar, sometimes you get four. Obviously four is better than one but what do they actually mean? The real, hard to believe answer is, “not much”. Signal strength is measured in decibels, abbreviated as dBm. They are expressed as negative integers and a lower…
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VERO Wall Panels
Beyond paint, beyond wall paper, beyond paneling… The latest in luxury wall covering for both residential and commercial environments The Vero wall panels by Mikodam offer a high-quality wall covering solution for architects and interior designers. These architectural elements contribute to an environment by enhancing the opportunity of self-reflection and fulfillment. Vero panels are approximately…
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Basalte Deseo
A new thermostat for the modern luxury home Interior designers rejoice. Now you have options for placing a thermostat on the wall of a modern luxury home that enhances the aesthetic, rather than detracts from it. Introducing the Deseo from Basalte. The Deseo is a design thermostat and room controller to intuitively control your home climate, lighting and even…
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Want Free 4K Digital TV?
Better make sure your next TV has ATSC 3.0 built in. Families in the U.S. may not know about it, yet there’s another advanced TV broadcasting standard coming to Los Angeles. Truth be told, ATSC 3.0 (otherwise called NextGenTV) could have proactively been here already, feeding the wireless transmission towers with free games, sitcoms, unscripted…
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An OLED for Star Wars fans
LG Electronics USA in collaboration with Lucasfilm unveiled a Star Wars edition of its 65-inch OLED C2 television. This Star Wars LG OLED evo is limited to just 501 TV units in the U.S. It will feature a Star Wars inspired user interface, stylized aesthetics, packaging, and include a gallery of Star Wars content. Availability…
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The Next Kitchen Appliance
About thirty five percent of Americans have a television set in their kitchen. It makes sense; the kitchen is a logical place for a TV. And the other 65%? Well, the problem is that there often is neither enough free countertop space for a TV nor are TVs generally built to withstand the wet &…
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Sony 4K Video Projector – 2022 Lineup
Sony has trimmed down their projector lineup. Haas Entertainment recommends any one of four 4K HDR home theater projectors, starting with the XW5000ES ($6,000 SRP) moving up to the flagship GTZ380 which starts at $88,000 depending on what lens you get. The chart below is a summary of the Haas Entertainment recommended Sony 4K SXRD…
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The Newest Sony 100″ TV
Sony calls their 100″ X92 “The Ultimate Big Screen TV Experience” and they aren’t wrong. What Sony has done is paired their full array LED panel, known for its extreme contrast, with their game-changing new imaging chip, the “Cognitive Processor XR™”.
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Samsung’s TV for interior designers
Because TVs are usually put up against the wall or even hung on the wall, the manufacturers traditionally use the back side to sprinkle, rather unflatteringly, the necessary ports, plugs, screw holes, and cords. This is a nightmare for interior designers who wish to have a television placed somewhere other than against a wall.
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Samsung has 19 different 75″ TVs!
Samsung, has 19 different versions of the increasingly popular 75″ size, ranging in price from $849… Deciding which model is best for you amongst so many choices…
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Vinyl Sales Up 27% During COVID
No surprise to those spinning records… A new MusicWatch study on vinyl reveals one in three turntable owners plans to upgrade their audio gear in 2022. This data totally jives with the fact that vinyl sales are up 27% during the pandemic. You probably already know vinyl sales have been climbing this entire decade. It…
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Touch Display Video Doorbell
Check out this brand-new video intercom with a 10′′ touch display. This state-of-the-art unit is designed to turn heads at any high-end residential or office entrance. Supercharged with the AXIS ARTPEC-7 processor, full-HD camera and WaveKey technology, the 2N® IP Style installed by Haas Entertainment Systems will define the future of intercoms for years ahead. Show in…
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What is Green Certified Surveillance?
Green certified refers to the process, rules, and regulations dictated by the government for proper implementation of a dispensary surveillance camera system. The California code 5044 is shown below. You can get further information by visiting the link at the end of this post. 5044. VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM (a) Each licensed premises shall have a…
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Cinema Aspect Ratios
The ridiculously simple guide to understanding cinema aspect ratios. There are dozens of different formats that make television and movie content more or less “wide”. The ratio description looks like a jumble of numbers and the marketing terms like “Widescreen, IMAX, and Cinemascope” don’t really tell you much. Format matters because you may want to…
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Rear Speakers Matter
The importance of rear speakers can not be overstated. Professional content creators who design sound for a living realize the importance of creating an immersive experience.
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Smart Energy For Every Home
Enhance your home with energy monitoring and scalable battery storage solutions. Scalable Power Systems are designed to help homeowners view energy production and consumption trends, weather a power outage, offset peak utility rates when on the grid, and optimize energy usage when off the grid. Your Personalized Energy Dashboard Whether you want the ability to…
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The “Must Have” Tech for Home Owners is Invisibility
No longer must technology exist at the expense of beautiful interior design. If you have any experience with a professional interior designer, then you know that they find the idea of visible technology abhorrent. If interior designers had their way you wouldn’t have a single speaker showing or even a television. They find it destroys…
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The Future of MDU Tech
Multiple Dwelling Units (Apartments/Condos etc.) can now offer technology that is cost prohibitive to most home owners. Haas Entertainment, partnered with Dish Network, offers developers and owners of multiple dwelling units (MDUs) bulk managed Wi-Fi and video service. Apartment owners and developers can now buy these services in bulk and either sell them to individual…
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Getting 4K DirecTV to work on a Sony TV & Integrated AVR
Getting 4K from your source device onto your 4K TV can be difficult if there is an integrated audio video receiver in the way. Most users connect their source devices, DirecTV, Dish, AppleTV, BluRay, etc. to the source inputs of their AV receiver aka AVR. Then they connect the HDMI 1 port of their TV…
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What is Dolby Cinema?
Cinema Tech varies from theater to theater. Dolby Cinema is a premium cinema created by Dolby Laboratories that combines Dolby proprietary technologies such as Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. Considered a competitor to IMAX, this set of technologies is specially designed to elevate your cinema experience, from studio blockbusters, to art-house films. Look for Dolby Cinema at AMC theaters….
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Sengled Smart Health Monitoring Light
IoT Light Bulb Can Track Heart Rate, Detect Falls At CES 2022, smart lighting maker Sengled debuted the Smart Health Monitoring Light, a Wi-Fi/Bluetooth enabled bulb that uses radar technology to measure sleep quality, heart rate, and other biometrics. The product’s motion detection technology is programmed to detect a fall or notice when a vital sign strays…
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Sony Bravia Cam
Sony unveils a camera for your new TV at CES 2022 The Bravia Cam is essentially a camera with microphones that will attach to the top of new Sony TVs. As of now, it works with all 2022 Bravia K models. Now word yet on price or release date. Product highlights Compatible with select 2022 Sony TVs –…
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Turntables in a nutshell
In a proper audio system vinyl records sound absolutely phenomenal. There is simply no compressed music stream that even comes close. It’s also arguable that purchasing vinyl will improve your taste in music. More on that later. Before you rush out and buy a new turntable it’s a good idea to get a refresher on what to look for. The following is a quick primer on turntable parts
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Bravia XR 8K Mini LED
See unimagined brightness, color, and contrast with thousands of Mini LEDs precisely controlled by XR Backlight Master Drive. This is no ordinary TV! The Sony Bravia XR 8K Mini LED is the CES 2022 innovation award winner because it combines the resolution of 8K with the incredible contrast of Mini LED. There is a waiting…
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BLUSPACE: A NATURAL MATCH FOR HUMAN HEARING
The quest for musical reproduction supremacy may have a new champion. 145 years ago, sound was first able to be reproduced by a technology known as the mechanical phonograph cylinder. Since then it’s been a race to create the highest fidelity, most realistic sound reproduction possible. Speakers are made out of exotic materials. Amplifiers now…
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Crestron Shade Fabric Collection 2022
240 new designer fabrics! Fabric selection is an essential part of window treatment design. Crestron’s expanded shade fabric collection gives you 240 more options, 400 in total, to suit today’s interior design trends. Even better, the new collection books, available later this month, simplify the selection process so you and the homeowner can find fabrics…
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AppleTV shows blank screen
Does your AppleTV show blank screen…there are many different reasons this can happen. Here is a list of possible solutions.
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$20K for a Sony 100″ TV?
BRAVIA XR X92 4K HDR Full Array LED with Smart Google TV (2021) It wasn’t that long ago, (2021 in fact) if you desired the Flagship 98″ Sony 8K TV you would have to plunk down $60,000 and then wait. And wait, and wait. When the TV finally arrived it took 4 techs to mount…
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Is the Sony 75” X95J worth $2K more than the 75” X80J?
When looking for a new TV, especially one that is going to be custom integrated with a surround sound system, size is often the first consideration. We find 75” to be very popular these days. It sits nicely between the 65” and 85” which are Sony’s only other flagship 4k LED models. The questions we…
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The Haas Water Filter System
Purchasing a home water filter system can be very complicated. It seems like more research often raises more questions than it answers. Just the basics has you asking; What gets filtered out? How is my flow affected? Does it require electricity? How much water gets wasted? How big is it? etc. etc. etc. We decided…
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Some Roku Ultra players are experiencing issues with the latest firmware update, OS 10.5
Roku TVs from Westinghouse, TCL, Sharp and Hisense, as well as certain Roku stream boxes are experiencing glitching and non-functionality. Both hardwired and wireless network connections are impacted by this bug. Until a patch is released, Roku is recommending downgrading the Roku OS to version 10.0 Roku released the following statement: A small portion of…
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Planar Lifestyle Displays Now Offering 100-Inch LCD
PORTLAND, Ore., November 16, 2021 – Planar, a global leader in visualization technology, today announced the Planar® Luxe UltraRes™ X 100, the latest addition to the Planar® Lifestyle Displays family. The Planar Luxe UltraRes X 100 is a 100-inch LCD display featuring 700-nit brightness, a wide color gamut perfect for High Dynamic Range (HDR) content…
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How to play true 8K
This is the age of streaming. However some of you out there are actual videophiles and we know you would rather have your movies on physical media, so it makes sense to imagine that 8K Blu-ray discs are in the works. Right now, Kaleidescape and Ultra HD Blu-ray are the two best way to get…
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Circuit Breakers Keep Tripping
A circuit breaker is an automatic switch that is used to protect your home and your home’s electrical devices when too much electricity flows through a circuit. This switch can also be manually controlled. Circuit breakers are located inside your circuit breaker panel. This panel is often located in one’s garage but can also be in…
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McIntosh’s MA12000
A Tube/Solid State Hybrid Amplifier 2-Channel Hybrid Integrated Amplifier Hybrid design: vacuum tube preamp and solid state power amp 350 Watts x 2 channel 8-band tone control 17 inputs (10 analog + 7 digital) Comes with DA2 Digital Audio Module installed The MA12000 gives you the best of all worlds with the warm nuances of…
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What’s better than Cat6?
It seems like everything is networked via Wi-Fi these days. Those in the know understand this: For reliability and speed there needs to be a foundation based on a hard-wired connection. Hardwired connections aren’t subject to the same electrical and radio frequency interference as Wi-Fi. Copper cable in particular is backwards compatible with previous standards,…
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Dolby ATMOS for Cars
We are revolutionizing the future of music in cars Dolby ATMOS in cars provides unmatched clarity, precision placement, and immersive sound that moves all around you. Dolby Atmos for cars offers finely tuned, spatially balanced audio, with sweet-spot configurations optimized for your car’s interior. The car cabin is the ideal listening space for an immersive…
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Immersive Audio Settings
Menu options for the most immersive audio experience Disclaimer: This could knock out your sound if your connected equipment is not advanced enough to play immersive audio formats such as Dolby Atmos or DTS-X. Proceed at your own risk. Setting up 5.1 or greater – Use these settings… 1. Sony TV AUDIO SETTINGS Settings >…
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Sony VPL-VW1025ES 4K HDR Laser Projector Review
This 4K, 3 chip projector is High Dynamic Range compatible and uses a laser-phosphor light source that offers a 20,000 hour lifespan and delivers up to 2200 ANSI lumens of brightness. The projector uses Sony’s X1 for Projector chip that borrows technology from the highly regarded television division for incredibly advanced image processing. Click the…
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macOS Monterey
This Fall (2021), Apple is releasing a new operating system. It’s called Monterey and it allows mac & iOS users to do some pretty great things. You can share your screen with friends and coworkers in entirely new ways with SharePlay. Explore a more immersive, customizable, and streamlined Safari. So what does this mean for…
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Designer Architectural Elements
The Mikodam 2021 catalogs have just been released. Mikodam is an architectural products and furniture brand that offers an exciting new take on wall and ceiling panels. Interior designers and builders can quickly transform interiors with inspired and personalized designs. All highly customizable Mikodam products are sustainably built. Visit the Mikodam showroom inside Haas Entertainment….
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Network Upgrade for Schools
Is your school or learning center looking to upgrade the network to accommodate several students using Zoom & Schoology at the same time? Are you looking to outfit several different classrooms with strong Wi-Fi. Are you worried about bandwidth and security? Are you looking to expand your existing computer lab or create a new after-school…
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Which HDMI port should I use?
If you just purchased a new Sony TV be advised the recommended HDMI input port you use depends on what features and functions you are trying to activate. This is especially true if you purchased a new 8K TV. 2021 J series Google TV models (except the XR Z9J series) Applicable models: XR A80J, XR…
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You’re living in a simulation.
Have you ever asked yourself if any of this is real? Or are we living in a simulation? The answer is mostly yes. But I’m not here to ponder the deeper philosophical musings of our being wholly encompassed by a computer program à la The Matrix. What I’m talking about is the garbage-quality reproduction mechanisms…
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Immersive Audio in Gaming
Immersive audio is not just for TV and Movies… Check out Trinnov’s blog post on immersive audio for gaming. https://www.trinnov.com/en/blog/posts/immersive-audio-in-gaming-and-simulation-systems/
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New Full Length Lighted Mirror
Upgrade your bedroom, closet or bathroom with Séura’s Full Length Lighted Mirror that brings you zero-glare, natural light in a minimalist design. Reflect your best self. Light your look—head to toe—with the beautiful illumination of a full length lighted mirror that’s exceptionally bright, dimmable, and perfect for your modern dressing room, bedroom or bathroom. Installed…
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Wall warts are bad.
Wall warts, also known as power supplies or transformers are notorious for failing. It’s too often the case that a piece of electronics fails and when troubleshooting it we discover that the failed piece is actually the wall transformer and not the actual piece of electronics. When the internal workings begin to come apart, either…
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How can I block sound?
“How can I block sound?” One option we like is installing SoundSentinel®, a mass loaded vinyl barrier designed for commercial, industrial, and residential applications.
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New Sony 100″ TV
Sony introduces the 100″ class (99.5″ diag) XR-100X92 X92 | BRAVIA XR | Full Array LED | 4K Ultra HD | High Dynamic Range (HDR) | Smart TV (Google TV) The 2021 Bravia lists for $19,999.99 – Preorder today by calling us at 310-641-4700 Feature set includes:ATSC/ATSC 3.0 (NEXTGEN TV)BRAVIA CORENETFLIXCOGNITIVE INTELLIGENCEOBJECT BASED CONTRAST Read…
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Sony VPL VW5000ES – 3D 4K SXRD Projector – 5000 Lumen – VPL-VW5000ES
Part Number: VPL-VW5000ES | Condition: Demo Unit | Availability: Now – In Stock Sony · VPL Series · 4096 x 2160 · 94.8 pounds · HDMI · USB · Ethernet · 5,000 lumen · 3D Ready $39,999.00 Features Cinematic 4K clarity with four times the detail of Full HDSXRD panel technology featured in the professional…
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Godzilla vs Kong streaming on HBO MAX
Today, 3/31/2021 you can watch the epic cinema experience Godzilla vs. Kong. If you are watching it via streaming service HBO MAX on an AppleTV 4K, then here is what you need to do to make sure you are seeing all the detail and hearing all the sound possible with your system. Director Adam Wingard…
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New from Sonos: Roam
Roam is the new, extremely portable speaker that connects via both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, plus its rated weatherproof rated IP67 so its ready for any adventure. WiFi and Bluetooth The latest addition to the Sonos system Roam, uses WiFi at home to stream music and other audio content. You can connect to Amazon Alexa or…
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Do cell phone boosters work with 5G?
Do cell phone boosters work with 5G and what is 5G anyway? 5G is the latest generation of cellular networks. What makes 5G so exciting for so many people is its lightning-fast speed. It’s important to understand the coverage area of a 5G cell site is measured in feet instead of miles. Because of its…
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AudioControl G4 at Haas Entertainment
The Made in USA Avalon, Pantages, and Savoy G4 are available at Haas Entertainment, Culver City.
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Put a TV in your ceiling
Did you know you can hide a television in your ceiling? Haas Entertainment installs motorized TV lifts inside your ceiling that automatically lower a hidden TV into viewing position.
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Crestron Mercury
Who installs video conferencing solutions in Los Angeles? Haas Entertainment does! We are a full Crestron dealer and have been installing video conferencing systems in Los Angeles for years. We can supply and install everything you need to transform any room into a powerful conferencing, presentation, and collaboration space. Why Crestron Mercury? Haas Entertainment is…
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Bravia Core: 4K HDR streaming
Sony announced a video streaming service for it’s newest (2021) XR TVs. Those are the ones with cognitive intelligence. The service offers 4K and IMAX Enhanced movies at an incredible bitrate of “up to 80 Mbps”! Sony’s new video streaming service is exclusive to its own 2021 TVs, that is, the new high-end “XR” 2021…
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Invisible Speakers
Sonance Invisible Series speakers reproduce the full range of frequencies, from crystal clear highs to deep smooth bass. Experience this best-in-class sonic performance for yourself by visiting our showroom.
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Outdoor Living 4.1 System
Haas Entertainment is here to help you plan out and install the perfect music system for the great outdoors. There are many excellent outdoor music systems available. No matter what system you choose, it’s important to plan where the speakers and subwoofer go so that they sound great and are well hidden. We’d like you…
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Masterpiece CI In-wall Speakers
Masterpiece CI are crafted with the latest manufacturing techniques in an effort to live up to their tag line: Truth in Sound. Martin Logan covers the range from explosive home theater to audiophile two-channel listening.
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Lumin – Easy Home Energy Management
Homeowners automatically control their home’s microgrid and enhance their investment in solar, energy storage & grid power.
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Starting in March 2021, peak hours are later for time-of-use rate plans.
Maximize your savings with time-of-use rates Time-of-use rate plans can help you save money because they offer lower energy rates when energy demand is low. Conversely, rates increase when demand is high. You can reduce your expenses by shifting your energy use to partial-peak or off-peak hours of the day, when rates are lower. New…
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Outdoor Subwoofers
For extra bass outdoors, we can bury subwoofers in the ground so they are hidden. Music can be part of your plan without detracting from your carefully crafted outdoor aesthetic, not to mention the beauty of nature.
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Introducing 360° Outdoor Landscape Speakers
Outdoor landscape speakers are particularly challenging so in order to create the best outdoor audio experience one needs an innovative approach. Introducing the Omni Series loudspeaker from James.
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Top 5 home tech trends for 2021
According to CEPro magazine, the top 5 home tech trends for 2021 are: Networking, Home Theater, Indoor Air Quality, Gaming, & Resimercial. Let’s take a look at each one. Networking With the new wireless standard being released, you can expect to see an explosion in the number of people upgrading their home network. Wi-Fi 6…
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Voice over IP phone service
Is it time to upgrade your business phone system? Now you can get state of the art, phone over internet, AKA Voice over IP. Besides no longer having a bill from your phone company, you no longer need expensive PBX equipment taking up space. Additionally, anyone working from home can simply take their desk phone…
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Building a Luxury Home Network
When people think of a home network they often think of ordering internet service from either the local cable company or phone company and that’s the end of it. The truth is; basic internet access is painfully inadequate for today’s luxury homes for several reasons. Why a basic network isn’t enough. #1 Luxury homes are…
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Sony introduces new line of TVs
Sony’s new Bravia XR TVs are all about ‘cognitive intelligence’ Sony has long been a leader in television manufacturing. While there are many reasons for this, one reason really stands out. It’s the image processing. You see, the TV’s picture is made up of three main components: the imaging panel, the light source, and the…
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Samsung 75″ Q70T QLED 4K
This year’s “T” series is a vast improvement over last year’s “R” series. One of the biggest improvements is in it’s Real Game Enhancer+
If you have a gamer in the family, this beast of a display will make their holiday extra special.
Dish – It’s about quality entertainment.
Millions of people will be cutting the cord this year. Who can blame them? Traditional cable TV doesn’t always deliver what customers want. The shift away from cable TV is polarizing. While many people are very happy to get their content via streaming or even an over-the-air antenna, some customers are very discerning about picture quality. It all comes down to bit-rate.
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Safezone Free Standing Wellness Station
Designed to ensure safe and sanitary environments. Freestanding sanitary kiosk provides the PPE gear necessary to keep customers, employees and visitors safe. Ideal for airports, retail, grocery stores, convention centers, corporate offices or anywhere large groups congregate. Features an IR temperature reading sensor, high res digital display that provide results, advertisements, regulations, etc. Automatic gel…
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iPort Luxe for iPad
What we recommend in those situations is to use an iPad and the associated app. Should you want that iPad mounted to the wall or angled on a desk stand, we like to recommend slipping your iPad into something called an iPORT LUXE.
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Artificial Sunlight
Cree Cadiant™ is an architectural-grade dynamic skylight that recreates the experience of being under a natural sky with remarkable realism. This new solution is ideal for architects, lighting designers and specifiers seeking the visual impact and natural benefits of a real skylight — but without the associated high costs or construction limitations. The Cadiant™ experience…
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Beware of “Private Wi-Fi Address” feature in iOS 14
In September, Apple will release iOS 14 for the Apple iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Watch. This release introduces ‘private Wi-Fi address,’ a feature that assigns the iOS device a random MAC address for each Wi-Fi network. To learn more, check out Apple’s Support Article. When ‘private Wi-Fi address’ is enabled, some OvrC and MAC-based…
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Haas Entertainment mentioned in CEPro Magazine
Haas Entertainment Showroom Highlights Brodmann Acoustics On August 25th, 2020, the highly respected consumer electronics trade publication CEPro, wrote an article highlighting the newly built Brodmann Experience Center inside the Haas Entertainment showroom in Culver City, CA. An interview with yours truly, Chris Quilisch Rock by industry veteran journalist Robert Archer provided details on the…
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Movie Theater Carpet in Los Angeles
Haas Entertainment is happy to announce we now sell movie theater carpet in Los Angeles. Whether you are designing your own screening room or having us design it, you now have one more that can enhance your overall experience. You can choose either a home theater themed area rug or wall-to-wall home theater carpet. Most…
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The latest & greatest in outdoor garden speakers
Garden speakers, also called landscape speakers, plant themselves in among the foliage and flowers of your backyard. A series of anywhere from 4 to 8 satellite speakers and 1 or 2 buried subwoofers can fill a vast area with beautiful, camouflaged, sound. These outdoor systems are designed to withstand many years of outdoor usage. Music…
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Samsung vs Seura – Who makes the best outdoor television for you?
The Samsung Terrace is available in 3 sizes: 55″, 65″, & 75″ Experience vivid, legendary picture quality in your favorite outdoor spaces with QLED 4K and 2,000+ nit brightness levels. Rain or shine, enjoy year-round outdoor entertainment with an IP55 rating that assures protection from water and dust. The Seura Ultra Bright is a premium…
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Apple TV Problems?
The Apple TV can sometimes appear to be unresponsive or slow. … The solution is to physically unplug the Apple TV from the power, count to ten, and then plug it back in again. This will reboot the device and on most occasions will cure the problem.
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Architectural Cinema
The bare bones lexicon of architectural cinema. This is the minimum you need to know.
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Home Theater Seating
Theater seating is replacing the traditional sofa because it provides exceptional design and comfort both during and after the movie.
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All-in-one DVR for streaming
Modulus is the first-ever all-in-one DVR for the streaming age, combining a premium DVR (Digital Video Recorder), movie server, streaming box, Blu-ray/DVD player, and personal media organizer. Modulus automatically skips commercials, can record streaming, has up to 32 TB of storage, and is portable to any room in your home. A voice-controlled remote makes search…
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Marantz 8K AV Receivers
Marantz 8K AV receivers represent the current state-of-the-art in residential-class AV entertainment. Here are the basics…
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Haas loves the Roon Nucleus
Simply put, the Nucleus and (Nucleus+) is playback hardware for your music collection and/or streaming services. It is simply the best way to experience Roon. So what is Roon? If you’re into streaming music or computer audio then most likely you’ve heard of this music-playback software and might be wondering what it is exactly and…
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Get your Wi-Fi Outside
Most people use their home’s Wi-Fi when inside the house but automatically switch to LTE when outside. This isn’t always great, especially if you are trying to Stream to Apple, Sonos or BlueSound from your backyard. There are many reasons you would use Wi-Fi outside rather than using your phone’s cellular antenna. Being on the…
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It’s time to update your Apple TV
If you have an Apple TV, chances are it updates itself automatically. You should be aware that some systems “hang up” or become unresponsive during an auto software update. If, while using AppleT V, your screen goes black, reboots itself, or just shows the Apple logo, you may need to force the update. The current…
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Premium Video Conferencing Experience for the Home
If you’re reading this, chances are you work from home. Those of us who work from home are often called upon to participate in video conference calls. As you already know, the home video conference call is inherently substandard. The new Crestron HomeTime™ system changes that. Crestron HomeTime is a complete, premium HD video conferencing…
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Brodmann Speakers
Brodmann speakers are different. They seem to transport the listener into the performance space where the music was recorded.
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Stream with Apple AirPlay
Step by step guide on how to stream music or video using Apple Airplay.
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What is FLAC?
There are many ways to convert music from instruments into a computer file and as such, there are many different computer files that represent music. Each file has it’s own benefits and drawbacks.
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Help! My Cable Box Keeps Shutting Off
Haas Entertainment, as standard practice with Spectrum cable, recommends just leaving the set top box on all the time, as it uses little power when a signal is not going to the TV. We’ve been asked; “What makes some boxes turn off when we have set them to stay on?” The answer is called channel…
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All-in-one DigitalMedia™ Presentation System
Do you need an all-in-one digital media presentation system? Introducing the new Crestron DMPS3-4K-350 and DMPS3-4K-250. They feature built-in AirMedia® wireless presentation, three independent LAN ports (network, control subnet, and content), a powerful 50W amplifier, and onscreen display. Like all DMPS3-4K Series, they feature a built-in 3-Series® Control System and 4K60 HDMI® video with HDCP…
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