http://blog.barrettshometheater.com News, Events, and Opinions from the Experts at Barrett's. Sat, 04 Sep 2010 16:40:50 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Open Box & Clearance Specials http://blog.barrettshometheater.com/?p=193 Who would have ever fathomed in 1966 when Barrett Magnavox opened the doors on Lake Street in Oak Park, Illinois we would be once again be changing our name for the fourth time to Barrett’s Technology Solutions. Yes it is true! We have been Barrett Magnavox, Barrett’s Audio/Video, Barrett’s Home Theater ... http://blog.barrettshometheater.com/?p=174 Part 1: The Audio and Visual Basics of 3DTV ---------------------------- Part 2: Cost Versus Performance ---------------------------- Part 3: Just What IS 3D TV? ---------------------------- Part 4: The Different Types of 3DTV ---------------------------- Part 5: The Future of 3DTV http://blog.barrettshometheater.com/?p=171 [caption id="attachment_159" align="alignleft" width="322" caption="Crestron TPMC-3X Home Automation Controller"][/caption] SPECIALIST IN HOME AUTOMATION If you are shopping ... http://blog.barrettshometheater.com/?p=158 Geoff Grossett Barrett’s Home Theater Chicago, is proud to introduce the Bowers and Wilkins (B&W) Diamond Series including the 802’s, 803’s, 804’s and 805’s.  Featured in our Naperville store, we invite you come and listen to speakers made from pure diamond. B&W is a premiere leader in the speaker industry.  With the introduction ... http://blog.barrettshometheater.com/?p=142 Bill Kinnavy (left) and Doug Rowley (Right) Calibrating your TV for best picture performance There are several reasons why people who watch television should have their television (TV) calibrated: A television that is adjusted or calibrated will have a longer life span Depending on the television you own, with proper calibration and set up ... http://blog.barrettshometheater.com/?p=135 Are you looking for the perfect holiday gift that keeps giving? Well, look no further than Barrett’s Home Theater located in Naperville and Algonquin (west of Chicago) to see firsthand what the latest technology to be integrated into homes and offices include: the Kaleidescape Systems. At a time when technologies seem ... http://blog.barrettshometheater.com/?p=123 Once not so long ago, I owned a big piece of furniture that housed all my electronics. While in some instances, furniture is a necessity for storing equipment and other audio video incidentals, the day of less is more is here. Less in the sense of less clutter and more meaning, ... http://blog.barrettshometheater.com/?p=116 Barrett's Home Theater, located in Chicagoland, has the finest selection of audio and video components and furniture created from the world’s most innovative manufacturers, all with our unbeatable price matching guarantee. Our expert team of designers and installers assists with all facets of planning and building a home entertainment and ... http://blog.barrettshometheater.com/?p=75 Kay Mason (left) and Mark Folkers (right) When Mark Folkers, lead sales consultant for Barrett’s Home Theater Chicago, introduced me to Kay Mason at her residence in late August 2009, her vitality and zest for life were most obvious. In addition to sharing her passions in life which keep her ... http://blog.barrettshometheater.com/?p=74