Archive for February, 2009
Lenses Make the Difference!
February 27th, 2009Camera lenses are a big investment for many photographers. Gizmodo explains why lenses are the real key to getting the best pictures from your SLR camera. After all, the lense is the first point of contact your image hits before it goes into the camera. [ via Gizmodo ]
Back to School
February 27th, 2009Did you know that OneCall offers an extensive ‘learning center’? You didn’t, well to be honest neither did I (don’t tell my boss). The other day while poking around on our site I ran into a little square near the bottom right side titled ‘Learn Before You Buy’. There is really a LOT of great [...]
Floor Standing Rears are all the Rage!!
February 27th, 2009People are always looking for ways to liven up their home theater system. Those same people might be surprised to find that there is a really easy way to spice up your home theater. Are you ready for this? Upgrade your rear channel to floor standing speakers. Yep it can be that easy. Let me [...]
Onkyo HTS5100 Home Theater Surround System
February 26th, 2009Considering the price on this system, it sounds pretty good. My only complaint, which is something that can be remedied by upgrading to the 6100, is that the HDMI is video pass through only. If you intend on using this as a switcher, get the 6100. With this system, the HDMI cords need a digital [...]
Streaming Music Wirelessly
February 26th, 2009The internet can be harnessed as a source of content for your home theater system. If you think music from Pandora, LastFM, or Slacker (internet websites that stream music) are awesome on your computer or iPhone, imagine how much better it would sound going through your home theater system! The Denon AVR-4308ci Receiver has 802.11 [...]
Better than the Superbowl! Cooler than the Oscars!
February 26th, 2009I have just returned from attending President Obama’s 1st State of the Union Address. As a life-long political “junkie,” this was the ultimate rock concert. Whatever your political affiliation, to personally eye-witness all of the leaders of our country – the President, Congress, Supreme Court, Joint Chiefs and Ambassador corps – standing together to applaud [...]
Five Great Space-Saving Products for your Home
February 12th, 2009Space can sometimes be an issue for keeping all our toys in our homes. Without further adieu let us explore some options create more space in your home. Mitsubishi’s series 149 TV’s can help provide home theater surround sound without investing in a home theater system. Their integrated sound projector is designed to provide true [...]
Buy a TV and get a Free Universal Remote
February 12th, 2009With the purchase of select HDTVs OneCall is including a Free Universal Remote Control model RF20. It can control up to 10 components, so you can get rid of all the other remotes and truly control everything from just one remote! It is pre-programmed and is nearly ready to go right out of the box. [...]
Definitive Technology PRO 60.6
February 12th, 2009I’ve recently had a chance to hear the Definitive Technology PRO 60.6 home theater system. I can’t say enough about the sound quality produced from this under $500 system. I was especial impressed with the full sound produced by these Ultra-compact speakers. You get annealed pure aluminum dome tweeters and Non-resonant high density PolyStone cabinet’s [...]
Omnimount U2 Tilt bracket
February 10th, 2009I just mounted my Toshiba 26″ LCD on my bedroom wall with the Omnimount U2 Tilting wall bracket. I’ve gotta tell you how easy it was. The bracket comes with a template that you stick up on the wall and all of the mounting screws you could imagine. I used a level and a stud [...]
