Pending alternate government instruction or significant supply chain interruption Design Electronics has been monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic closely and has decided to implement new policies and procedures to help protect our customers, community and staff as we strive to safely deliver the exceptional solutions and support our customers rely on. These steps and protocols are designed to minimize the potential for virus transmission and will […]
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Improve The Sound For All Your Flat-Screen TVs Without Compromising That Modern Look
Most of us have at least one or more flat-screen TVs in our homes these days and of course we love how they look – minimal and elegant – and the picture quality is often outstanding. However, the sound quality from the built-in speakers of most flat-screen TVs are nothing special, that is for certain. […]
Read More3 Things to Consider When Soundproofing Your Home
The enjoyment of your home can be greatly affected by noise—especially when it comes to adjoining spaces. Whether your family room is directly above the kids’ playroom, your home theatre is below the master bedroom, or you are looking for privacy between bedrooms and bathrooms, sound matters. After being in the sound business for over […]
Read MoreHow to Select the Size of Your Home Entertainment System
The technology available to us today is fantastic and a great value. For less than the cost of a one-week vacation, you can have a home theatre system that you can enjoy for 10+ years. One of the questions I get all of the time is: how big should my TV or my theatre screen […]
Read MoreNew Products That “Pack a Bigger Punch”
We are thrilled to announce three new products that Design Electronics offers to our customers: Steinway Lyngdorf Model B loudspeaker, the P100, and the Lyngdorf MP-50. With uncompromised sound and RoomPerfect™ room correction in the new processors, your home theatre or media room’s technology will incorporate state-of-the-art products that are designed to last you a […]
Read MoreWhy Carpet Is Best For Sound
When it comes to theatre flooring it’s a must to choose carpet for best sound. It’s one of the simplest things you can do to improve room acoustics Carpet is a great choice for home theatre flooring. It is cozy, warm, looks great, and most importantly – in my world – improves room acoustics. You […]
Read MoreWhy Life Is Better At The Movies
Movies are powerful We get to see places that we can only imagine, meet people that you wouldn’t normally meet and experience extreme beauty, gut-wrenching comedy, terrifying fear, mind-blowing magic, unbelievable effects and thrilling action in ways that can make you feel real with deep emotions. The connection that we can make with characters, story-lines, […]
Read MoreHow to mount your flat-screen for the best look
I often get asked about mounting flat-screen televisions. What height should I mount it? Does it matter what kind of bracket I use? What about the best location for the power outlet? Is there anything I can do in advance of getting my flat-screen to ensure that I have the best look? Will this allow […]
Read MoreLet there be sound
I have heard a lot of audio systems in my life. I have been working in the consumer electronics industry since I was 12 years old: full-time on the custom design and installation side of things since 1995, and loving and learning every minute of it. Well the learning part is true anyway. Anyone who […]
Read MorePlant Some Fun In Your Gardens
Spring is coming, so here is why you will want a killer outdoor sound this summer. Well, it’s time to throw away conventional outdoor speaker thinking. We have been trained to think about outdoor sound being a couple of speakers mounted to the wall like floodlights. We all know that when it comes to landscape […]
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