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“Jamie, your work exceeded our expectations.  Please feel free to add my name to your client reference list.  I am happy to take calls from prospective clients.”

 

–Alan F.

New Orleans, LA

 

 

“I wanted to take a minute to thank you once again for your excellent work. The system setup came out better than I imagined. I will recommend you to my friends as a great and reliable technician.” 

 

–Jose C.

New Orleans, LA

 

“We’re loving the new set-up. I think we’ve watched more movies in the past week than we have in the past few months. The quality of the picture and the depth and richness of sound in unbeatable”.

 

- Tyler C.

New Orleans, LA

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Frequently asked questions

 

Plasma vs. LCD/LED TV: What’s the difference?

How will I get the best audio performance from my system?

I've seen that a lot of newer DVD and Blu-ray players come with "video upconversion." What is that?

 

 

Q: Plasma vs. LCD/LED TV: What’s the difference?

A: When faced with the decision between LCD, LED, and Plasma, these are the variables that you should take into consideration: seating area and the quantity of light in your specific room.

If your room contains wall to wall windows or extremely bright lights, you may  be happier with an LCD or LED TV. These TVs will perform better in a very brightly lit room. Plasmas have a pane of glass in front of the plasma screen which creates a slight glare from any direct light, while LCD/LEDs do not. Still, in the perfect setting, side by side, Plasma TVs will give you an even better picture. Therefore, if you have window treatments  which adequately block the sunlight from the TV, you will be happy to find that a Plasma TV will give you the best overall picture possible!

Your seating area also plays a large role in this decision. Plasmas have a perfect viewing angle. No matter where you sit, the picture of a Plasma TV will remain intact. Most LCDs and LEDs have somewhat poor viewing angles so you must be seated no more than 40 degrees off center to achieve the best picture .  Also, if you are planning on watching content with fast motion such as action movies or sports, plasma TV is a much better choice due to its motion processing. Most LCD’s and LED’s are true 60hz and sometimes enhanced to120hz/240hz, whereas Plasma TV’s are nearly a true 600hz processor for the most realistic images possible.

Similarities between these TVs are the flat panel option and the estimated lifespan. The manufacturer specification’s states that both LCDs and Plasmas will last 60,000 to 100,000 hours which averages to about 44 years. Both options will give you superb picture when chosen specifically for your entertainment room.

 

Q: How will I get the best  performance from my system?

A: Use the best audio connections you can. Your home audio system or components might come with some cheap stereo/RCA cables. In some cases, this may be the only connection available to you. But if you want to get full surround sound, you'll need to use digital audio cables, either optical, coaxial, or HDMI. These cables send the digital signal directly from your DVD player to the receiver, ensuring high-quality sound that will let you experience movies the way the director intended. And see our article on avoiding home theater pitfalls for more tips.

 

Q: I've seen that a lot of newer DVD and Blu-ray players come with "video upconversion." What is that?

A: Most DVD and Blu-ray players can upconvert regular DVD signals to a higher resolution and send them to a compatible TV via an HDMI connection. Some home theater receivers have this feature, too. The signal remains digital as it travels to your compatible high-def TV for the cleanest possible transfer. Upconverting players and receivers can output video at 720p, 1080i or 1080p — resolutions that more closely match the screen resolution of HDTVs. Now, it won't be real HD, but it'll still look great on an HDTV. For the best picture quality from an upconverting player or receiver, be sure to choose a TV with at least one HDMI input.