A home theater is the best solution to distracting audiences and expensive tickets at the movies.

Convenient. Surprisingly affordable. State-of-the-art, user-friendly technology. This is how many satisfied customers in Rye, New York describe their home theater installations from Soundworks, Inc. With all the time we’ve been spending at home lately, and with temperatures dropping for the season, there has never been a better time to install one in your home. 

Read on to learn more about why old-fashioned theaters with sticky floors and noisy crowds pale in comparison to having a theater right in your living room, basement, or wherever you want.

New TVs offer four times the pixel density of 4K displays

There are new inventions and improvements happening constantly in the world of home electronics, and displays for your home theater are no exception. At this year’s CEDIA (Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association) expo in Denver, 8K resolution displays were some of the most talked-about items in the show.

But what exactly is 8K resolution? Is an 8K screen a worthwhile upgrade over a 4K UHD display? And what are the options if you want to buy an 8K display? These questions and more are the focus of today’s blog, and we’ll tell you everything you need to know about this potential upgrade to your Bedford, NY, home theater.

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Are You Ready for Football & Soccer Seasons?

We thought so!  But the real question is, where are you watching?  Do you have the kind of gameday setup that’ll bring friends to you at game time, letting you stay in the comfort of your own home?  

Here are four home theater and media room setups that could be perfect for your football & soccer-watching needs.  Read on…

Sony’s release this month of their own line of OLED TVs makes serious improvements over LG’s range of OLEDs. If you’re in the market for a new television, consider Sony’s new 65” Bravia for cutting-edge aesthetics and gorgeous visuals.

Ever thought about installing a home theater in your house? Don’t be coy. You know you have—you’re reading this post, aren’t you? So you know you want to, but what’s holding you back? I know. You’re sold on the whole convenience thing and the cool factor of having a home theater. But it can feel like an extravagance—something beyond your reach, right?

Well, maybe it isn’t. Here’s something to consider: Three simple ways a home theater might actually be convenient and affordable.

Finally setting up your home theater means making difficult decisions about projectors, amplifiers and carpeting; we are the local Westchester County experts on at least two of these. Leave picking the perfect 4K projector and multi-channel amplifier for your home to the pros at Soundworks and we promise we’ll keep our opinions on the comfiest seating and color schemes to ourselves.

The best technology isn’t just for your finished home theater! When you work with Soundworks, we’ll walk you through the design process, advise you on the best screens, projectors, sound systems and more.

We partner with AcousticSmart, who have built a reputation for absolute attention to detail and the pinnacle of craftsmanship. Whether you want a predesigned theater or a brand new design, custom created from your imagination, we can create rendered videos and photos to make sure you know how your design will come to life. AcousticSmart, a family owned company, are experts in the design of home theaters from carpeting and seating to curtains, sconces, fiber optics ceilings and more!

The 2015 Super Bowl hit a record high in viewers

This year, Soundworks can help you go above and beyond to make your home into the neighborhood hotspot for the 2016 Super Bowl – and the rest of the year! Soundworks offers a range of high-quality options for an optimal home entertainment viewing experience. Regardless of your space limitations, Soundworks will work with you to find customized solutions. We install and coordinate your audio systems to ensure an easy incorporation of cutting-edge audio technologies into your existing entertainment system.

The Sony XBR-X900B 65 inch flatscreen television has the distinction of boasting 4K Ultra HD picture with TRILUMINOS display while also providing massive built-in speakers and a subwoofer for richer sound and an immersive viewing experience.

4K Ultra HD

8 million little pixels working together to make your display almost life-like with greater detail, added depth and increased color resolution. Even HD content from YouTube videos to HD sports channels can be upscaled, using The 4K X-Reality™ PRO picture engine to bring color, clarity and detail to your favorite shows and clips. Sony also uses their X-tended Dynamic Range technology to find a perfect marriage between the brightness of an LED TV and the nuances of deeper colors previously associated with Plasma to make sure every scene maintains every detail. Their TRILUMINOS color display also brings a wider range of colors, more natural skin tones and and a vibrant picture overall.

The Wedge

Sony’s wedge may keep you from having a truly thin flatscreen, but extra depth is worth the sound quality it delivers. The wedge design gives more space for the large front facing speakers and their built-in subwoofer providing S-Force PRO Front Surround. Most Ultra 4K televisions focus purely on the best image and fail to bring quality speakers to the table along with great picture – keep in mind the wedge is still able to be wall mounted and maintains a very slim shape.

Soundworks, Inc. is proud to present a special offering for our customers – Cinema One! Through February 28th, a limited edition version of Cinema One will be available with 50 preloaded premium movies.

Kaleidescape Cinema One is the new, high-tech way to watch all your movies – from your own collection or the Kaleidescape store – in the highest quality video and sound possible.

A great way to bring the family together for movie nights and watch your favorite movies the way they were meant to be watched, Cinema One is sure to please everyone.

Here’s why we think this limited edition of Cinema One is so awesome!

It’s a well-known fact that when selling your home, making upgrades to specific areas such as the kitchen and bathrooms are among the most effective ways to profiting the most from the sale.

Along with these more “traditional” upgrades, however, homeowners should also consider adding certain technology updates to their homes to make them more tech-savvy and appealing to buyers. President of Soundworks Inc. Lou Gordon advises on his top tips for bringing your home into the 21^st century and making it more attractive to potential buyers.

Automated Lighting. A little change in lighting can go a long way when it comes to selling your home. Not only does automated lighting improve home security by means of random timing systems and higher level of visibility, it also decreases energy consumption (and therefore the electric bill) by automatically shutting off when not in use. 

Mood Lighting. The right lighting can tremendously improve and enhance a home environment, and even provoke specific moods! For example, bright lighting in an area such as the family room sets a cheerful and casual tone, while softer lighting in an area such as the master bedroom set the tone for relaxation and restfulness.

Welcome to the viewing experience of 4K-HDTV!

In the ever-changing world of television with terms like 3D and LED, 4K Ultra HD might sound like just another addition to the long list of options we have for home viewing experiences. But before you overlook 4K TV, take a look at this quick guide first.

What is 4K Ultra HD TV?

This long, fancy-sounding term is actually quite the opposite! 4K TV and Ultra HD TV are actually the same types, and are simply generic terms for televisions that have a resolution of around 4,000 pixels wide and 2,000 pixels high.

That just means that they have a high resolution, which means more pixels. This in turn translates to a better quality. In fact, 4K Ultra HD TVs have four times as many pixels than the average HD TV. Not only is the picture quality tremendous, but the difference in color quality and high level of pristine between 4K Ultra HD TV and regular HD TV is astounding.

Why Might I Want One?

4K Ultra HD TV was “born” in movie theaters in 2007, and its use has steadily been increasing since due to its distinctly sharp, clear picture that is not always found in standard HD movie experiences. Its superior quality provides a full immersion experience for audiences, allowing them to be “a part of” the movie they’re viewing.  This trailblazing viewing experience is unlike any other, and can now be shared with family and friends from the comfort of your home.