Video games have evolved to now mean serious fun. Thanks to the increased sophistication and popularity of gaming consoles like the Sony PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, and Xbox 360, the gaming industry is bigger than ever. And video games have become as much a part of the home entertainment experience as the home theater, the…
Read MoreAt a recent developer conference in San Francisco, Apple previewed the upcoming iOS 5, the next version of the company’s mobile operating system. There are loads of new features – all of which you’ll see here at the official iOS 5 page – but here at Hooked Up Installs, we’re particularly excited about the new…
Read MoreOne of the things that excites us the most here at Hooked Up Installs is the evolving technology behind home systems – be it a home theater, a custom lighting control system, an outdoor speaker setup, or a home automation system. We love how today’s best technologies come together to protect – and enhance –…
Read MoreA quality home theater blends the best in design, technology, equipment, and professional installation – but to achieve the complete home entertainment experience, you might want to do with a few awesome home theater accessories, a list of which we’ve compiled below. Indeed, these extra gadgets and decorative accessories can put the finishing touches on…
Read MoreYou might have spent thousands of dollars on new home theater equipment and components. But no matter how acclaimed (or expensive) the picture and sound features of your home theater are, these will all be for naught if you’re unable to match it with the right home theater lighting. Of course, you’ll have several options,…
Read MoreEqualizers can be found on almost every kind of sound system: from your home theater or entertainment center to your car’s audio system and even to the PA system at, say, the local stadium or concert stage. Even your laptop, smart phone, or iPad may have come with its own graphic equalizer for enhancing digital…
Read MoreHome theater systems – well-installed ones, that is – are a feast for the senses. And that includes the sense of hearing. Indeed, to your ears, nothing beats the experience of listening to the sonic wallow of famous car chase scenes or to the magnificent acoustics of your favorite symphony orchestra, all from the comfort…
Read MoreHave you just set up a gleaming new home entertainment system with a cinematic full HD 3D TV as its centerpiece? Did you just put the finishing touches on an immersive surround sound system? Or have you just finished setting up a high-tech home office, with the latest in computers, printers, electronics, and connectivity components?…
Read MoreMany say that the Apple iPad is a revolutionary device – and we won’t disagree. Here at Hooked Up Installs, our team of installation professionals has used the popular tablet computer to download some of our favorite applications, perform our favorite tasks, increase our productivity (at work or at home), and get things done faster…
Read MoreYou might remember our recent post on 8 beautiful home theaters. (If you haven’t seen it, do check it out!) Well, if you feel like you’re looking for extra inspiration, here’s a new list: 5 stunning outdoor home theaters, designed by other homeowners in ways that, hopefully, will give you more ideas on what can…
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