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Let's Talk Numbers & TVs.

This post takes a quick detour from the topics so far (information about several of the choices available to add better sound to your flat screen). In it we discuss “The Numbers Game”:

From my last post – “But don’t judge the quality of any system only by its power rating. That’s like judging the quality of a car strictly by the horsepower rating of its engine.”

It’s interesting that human nature is such that if we don’t have full knowledge about a product, we look for some defining number that we can use for a quality differentiator. And because it’s a lot harder to educate people than it is to just feed that trait, manufacturers and retailers just market to it. The first example that comes to mind is what’s currently going on with LCD and plasma flat screen TVs. LCDs have a problem when there’s rapid action on the screen, like sports. This action can appear to be “jerky” or stutter which is called motion blur. Manufacturers have reduced the problem somewhat by re-drawing the pictures on the screen at a faster rate. That’s what the numbers you see like 120Hz and 240Hz in regard to LCDs are all about.

Plasma screens don’t have this problem. Their refresh rate is inherently almost instantaneous. But because people have become accustomed to looking for such a number when shopping for TVs today, the manufacturers and retailers use the number “600Hz” in their description of plasma sets which is a spec from a circuit in the TV unrelated to motion blur. This is to avoid having a customer ask the salesperson if the plasma set he’s looking at is “120HZ” for example, and having the salesman try to explain that it’s not a factor with plasma sets. Since people are pretty skeptical about the info provided by salespeople in general, it’s just easier to give them a spec for an unrelated circuit in the plasma set and be done with it.

I also think the companies selling “LED” TVs are doing the same thing. As of now, there aren’t any LED TVs (OK. Sony showed a prototype at CES this year), they’re LCD screens with LED backlighting instead of fluorescent tubes. But since it’s easy to mislead the unaware, they do it. My point? Be sure to shop where they know what they’re talking about and are willing to take the time to explain it to you. Yes, like Gramophone, for example. And you should be a smart shopper and spend the time and effort to learn a little about what you’re spending your money on so you’ll make smart choices. This ends my rant. For now.

-JR

TV Meet College Student, College Student Meet the Coolest TV Ever!

Like most college students, I am in the market for a TV, but an affordable TV. Over the past 3 months I’ve done my research and learned that a 720p TV, 32” or under, is not a compromise but a way to save money. Because the screen size is relatively small (and a perfect fit for my less than spacious dorm room) 720p resolution is great quality and a minor difference from 1080p. Perfect. So last week I came into work at Gramophone prepared and excited to buy my 32” 720p LCD TV, or so I thought.

Conveniently, I was introduced to the Sony Internet Connected TV powered by Google, Google TV for short. With the 32” screen, 1080p resolution and LED-LCD quality picture, my attention was certainly grabbed. I asked one of the sales guys to pretend I was a
customer, and well, I’m sold. Get past the basic specs, the clean black & white streamlined design, and the uber modern metal stand, and you’ve still got an incredibly magnificent transition into the future. Yes, you may think I am slightly over-glorifying this TV but it really is just that cool. Here’s why.

First let’s state the awesome. A Google TV has a built-in WiFi receiver so it connects directly, and wirelessly, to my existing internet at no extra cost. Not to worry, there is an ethernet port just in case my dorm room internet decides to be difficult. So much for missing out on the show while I look something up on my computer, now I can multitask all on the same screen!

Google TV also has a USB port so I can take music, pictures, and videos from my computer and load them onto the TV easily with a flash drive. As for DVDs? Using any of the the four HDMI ports I’m instantly connected to my PlayStation 3 and ready to watch Blu-ray movies or show off my expert Guitar Hero skills to the guys (yes, I am a girl and yes, I do still play that game).

As if it couldn’t get any better, I learned that a quick and free download from the iTunes App Store lets me control the Google TV right from my iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. But after playing around with the full qwerty keyboard remote with a built-in scroll mouse that comes with the TV, I don’t know if I’d even want to use anything else!

Oh did I mention the apps I can get? Yup, in addition to the Google Chrome browser, I can download and access the Android Apps Market right on the TV for increased ease and convenience. Some of the pre-downloaded apps include Twitter, Facebook, Pandora, and Netflix.  

Needless to say, my love affair with Google continues, and yours can too! Gramophone will proudly feature the Sony Google TV, starting at just $299, at the Back-to-School Sale from August 15th - 31st, at both the Timonium and Columbia locations.

Gramophone, bringing affordable HD living to dorm rooms across the country.

-Julia

Dads and Grads...on a budget

Looking to get dad an awesome Father’s Day gift that he can’t put down? Need to get your grad something extra special without breaking the bank? Father’s Day is just around the corner and graduations are recent news so here are a few cool items you can pick up right here at Gramophone that are sure to please even the biggest gadget guru.

Headphones

Beats by Dr. Dre

 

Beats are a must have for any college bound music enthusiast but even dad whose still into the golden oldies will absolutely love these incredible headphones. With noise cancelling features, ultra light design, and clear crisp HD sound, Beats are more than just headphones. They provide a stellar music listening experience every where you go! Beats on-ear start at just $199 in either red, black, silver, or white and come complete with a sturdy traveling case and cable connector to ensure durability.

 

 

Bowers and Wilkins P5

Now dads and grads can enjoy the same luxurious experience they love about Bowers & WIlkins everywhere they go with the  P5 noise-isolating, mobile hi-fi headphones. At an incredible price for the B&W quality, wow your dad and grad for under $300!

Looking for a review? Check out what Wired Magazine says about the B&W P5: “Heavenly Headphone Create Symphony Hall for Your Ears”.

 

iPod Docks & Speakers

Geneva Sound System Model S

Receiving the highest marks in its class, the Geneva Model S is as compact, portable, and high tech as it gets. When the iPod/iPhone is removed, the motorized PowerDock spins closed to protect it. Any dad or grad would be proud to own this powerful little box with easy to use touch light controls and a built digital clock radio.

Looking for a review? Check out what Wired Magazine says about the Geneva Model S: “iPod Dock Has Killer Looks, Sound to Match”.

Bowers and Wilkins Zeppelin Mini

Give your dad or grad the gift of music, elegant, compact, and advanced music with the streamlined Zeppelin mini. Perfect for the office, dorm room, or new apartment, dads and grads alike will love the incredible sound delivered once again by B&W. Same great sound as the Zeppelin or Zeppelin Air with a much smaller price tag, only $299!

 

 

 Television

48-Month Special Financing Available from Sony*

Receive a Sony Internet TV Blu-ray Disc Player powered by Google TV when you buy a qualifying LED Sony BRAVIA HDTV listed below.  Valid to July 9, 2011.  Eligible Models: KDL-46HX729, KDL-55EX720, KDL-55HX729, KDL-55HX820, KDL-55NX720, XBR-55HX929.

*See store for details. Subject to credit approval.

Is your dad or grad more about catching the football game? Gramophone is proud to carry the latest in LCD TVs from Samsung, Sony, and Sharp with crisp, ultra clear displays. Starting in the $200 price range, the 19” LCDs are a perfect fit for any dorm room or office.

 

Sonos Wireless Home Sound System

Is this Father’s Day the time to get dad something extra special that he’s been wanting but, until now, your budget couldn’t fit? Visit Gramophone to check out the latest in wireless full-house music entertainment. Whether you plan to start dad out with a single one-room unit  or upgrade throughout the house, the Sonos Wireless Multi-Room Music System is the perfect solution to affordable zoned music.

 

Ask Julia what she would recommend for your Dad or Grad!

10 Reasons To Join Us for a Martini Night...

Dear Readers,

I can imagine that maybe you're sick of me writing about all my product encounters...I can understand that; therefore, I'm going to move in a different direction.  We have an event rapidly approaching that will be: EPIC (that's what the kids are saying these days, right?) And we want you to join us.

On May 18th (at Timonium) and May 19th (at Columbia), we will be hosting an event titled: Diamonds are a Guy's Best Friend.  

1. There will be Custom-Colored Martinis.
2. Experience the difference that diamond makes in B&W's 800 series speakers.
3. Exclusive Promotions from B&W, McIntosh, and Runco on their hottest products!
4. Meet Charlie Randall, Presdient of McIntosh.
5. Learn how McIntosh uses garnet dust to manufacture their products.
6. Discover why a custom-colored TV from Runco may be in your future.
7. Delicious catering from a local restaurant.
8. Complimentary Valet Parking (who doesn't love to have someone else park their car?)
9. To the ladies: You'll definitely want to find out why your man is in love with diamonds too...
10. It's free to attend.

We know you want to attend, so send us your RSVP to diamonds@gramophone.com.

Cheers!

Kate

Encountering Paul

I've been living a lie. My name is Paul. There. I've said it. It's something I try to keep close to the vest, but I am one of those cursed people that goes by their middle name. I never really had a choice in the matter. It was my parent's decision and one that I have had to live with and be tormented by my entire life. It always pained me on the first day of class when the teacher would call out "Paul Rowe." 

 

"Yes. That's me, but please call me Tom, for no particular reason."

 

What does this have to do with the movie, Paul? Absolutely nothing. I just saw this as an opportunity to unburden myself of this deep, dark secret.

 
Anyway... Paul. The latest from the lampoon from the team-up of Simon Pegg and Nick Frost. They've covered the undead and action adventures. This time around they are twisting the alien invasion genre around on itself. 

 

Graeme (Pegg) and Clive (Frost) are sci-fi geeks. Having taken the pilgrimage to Comic-Con in San Diego, they set off on a tour of the United States' western theater of alien landing sites, the Black Box, Area 51, Rosewell, etc. Cruising through the desert in their sweet RV, they discover Paul. 

You'd think two sci-fi fanatics would be well equipped to deal with an alien encounter, but they aren't. 

Paul, voiced by Seth Rogen, looks like your typical, gray-skinned, big headed, big eyed, alien. It's an image we know well and for good reason. Paul tells the pair that the government has leaked his image through popular culture to ensure that should they ever run into him or anyone from his planet, they won't completely lose their minds. 

Paul enlists Graeme and Clive to help him escape the government facility that has been holding him since the 1940s, at first as a guest and later a prisoner. Having sent a distress call to his home planet, he must get to the rendezvous site. 

 

The trio--later a quartet when joined by God-fearing Ruth Buggs (Kristen Wigg)--are chased by Zoil (Jason Bateman), a Men in Black/FBI/CIA type, that is puppeteered by "the Big Guy." Think Dr. Claw from Inspector Gadget as played by Sigourney Weaver. 

 

Paul brings the Pegg and Frost duo back to something much closer to Shawn of the Dead, or even their BBC sitcom Spaced (BOOM! That's geek street cred.) It's calm and charming. The comedy demeanor is sweet and comfortable. 

 

While Paul, the one with an American accent (hm), is brash and rude, there is still some affection there. It's pleasant. Where some comedies out there today, Hangover, Due Date, Step Brothers, anything from the Apatow crew, can be a bit of an assault on the funny bone, Paul, much like their other movies, is more of a caressing. 

 

And in similar fashion, the jokes lead up to some sincere feeling. Sure the characters are funny, odd, and goofy, but they are still human, even Paul. I don't think Paul reaches the emotional heights of Shawn of the Dead when Shawn's mother turns into a zombie and he must put her down. That was some tense stuff. Paul skirts that and doesn't linger too long before returning to a calm, steady funny. 

Beyond that calm and steady, Paul is sprinkled with comedic juggernauts Jeffrey Tambor, Jane Lynch, David Koechner, Joe Lo Truglio and Bill Hader. Each one is a delicious morsel while on screen, giving a nice balance Pegg and Frost's easy going. And of course there's Seth Rogen being Seth Rogen. I actually like him better as Paul. I liked not seeing him on screen. Not that I'm Rogen hater, but I'm just a little sick of him. His usual outlandishness is toned down while he's the voice of the alien. While there is plenty of crudity, it's not as over the top. It fits the space of Paul quite nicely. After all, Paul is from a highly evolved race. He knows a great deal more about the universe. But sure, no matter how evolved you are, a fart joke is still pretty funny.

 

For my geeks out there, Paul offers plenty of inside jokes for you to devour. It's littered with references and nods toward all manner of science fiction and pop culture. Sometimes I found myself laughing alone at some of the references. A few surprised me. "Really, no one got that that was from Aliens? Come on!" Others, caused me to shrink down a bit because they were embarrassingly geeky.

 

Paul's a fun movie. Do you need to rush out to the theater to see it? I don't think so. There's nothing there that won't play just fine on your TV at home. In fact, it might work better. I have the feeling that Paul is one of those movies that I will like better at home. It's something that I can have on in the background and pay attention to and enjoy in those moments when I lift my head up from my computer. Or glance back for a break from some sort of cleaning or household task. 

 

If you're a fan of Pegg and Frost, you're going to see it in the theater. Otherwise, I think you can wait for it to come home.

-Tom

My First Big Girl Purchase: Home Entertainment Furniture

  
If you live in a really old house, like I do, it’s really difficult to hang anything on the walls without fear of the plaster crumbling.  So, when I bought my first “big girl” TV four years ago (from Gramophone, of course), a 46” flat-panel Samsung with gorgeous red-tinted glass bezel, I was fearful that if I hung it on the wall either the wall would fall down or the TV would crash to the floor.  This fear resulted in my first “big girl” piece of furniture: a BDI Avion 8927.  This piece of furniture is the definition of the term fabulous.  (You know how interior designers are known to overuse the word fabulous? Now I know why.)  From the solid wood, which happens to be the deep, rich espresso color to the built-in DVD (or Blu-ray) slots in the drawer.  A center channel speaker fits perfectly in the slot below the TV, and BDI — smart people that they are — knew to send a mesh insert to replace the glass so as to allow the sound to stream through.

Instead of using the table stand for the TV, I decided that I’d use the universal TV mount that came with the cabinet, so I get the full top of the cabinet for all my coffee table books, and pictures — just like if the TV were mounted on the wall.  The TV mount comes with wire management, so there are no messy wires and cables peaking out from behind the TV, and when I decided to add external speakers to the TV (find out about that purchase in my next post), the speaker wire hid nicely right alongside the TV cables.

Unlike the furniture from my college days, the shelves in the unit have not bowed under the pressure of the TiVo or Blu-ray player; the doors sit straight — as I did not have to build the unit myself with just an allen key and elbow grease; and since the wood isn’t actually particleboard made to look like real wood, the veneer isn’t peeling away.

Note: My puppy’s favorite part is the glass inserts for the doors, where she can bark at her reflection.  My favorite part is the hidden wheels that pop into use when it’s time to clean under the cabinet and then settle back into their grooves when I’m finished with the swiffer.

-Kate

19 Ways to Make Your Super Bowl Spectacular

February 01, 2011 | by Steven Castle (via Electronic House) It only happens once a year, so a little prep can ensure your big game experience is the best it can be.

Like this year’s Super Bowl coaches, you don’t want any last-minute surprises. A video display, surround-sound system or remote control that doesn’t work on game day is the equivalent of a star quarterback showing up with a broken leg.

So how do you make sure you score big with your cool audio/video setup on Super Bowl Sunday? Just like a great football team, you’ve got to think ahead and plan ahead. For the surest result, it’s best to huddle with your trusty custom electronics (CE) pro ahead of time so you know that all the pieces and parts of your entertainment system are in good condition.

“We recommend you schedule a service call at least two weeks before game day to get ready for your Super Bowl party,” says David Devanna of Electronics Design Group (EDG) in Piscataway, N.J. As Devanna explains, even something as innocuous as a tiny IR (infrared) flasher that has fallen off the face of a piece of equipment can render your entertainment system’s control moot. “A simple little fix [like re-adhering the flasher] can avoid a devastated day, so be a little proactive,” he says.

Here are some other tips, ideas and suggestions:

GAME PREP
An ounce of preparation can save a ton of frustration later on, so schedule a check-up for your system now - before you mail out the party invitations.

1. Two-Minute Drill. Check all of your cables and connections well ahead of time, if you’re comfortable doing that yourself.

2. Protect Your Star. If you have a serious home theater system with a front projector, check the bulb life a couple of weeks before the game. “You should be able to do this with the projector menu,” says Eric Thies of DSI Entertainment Systems in West Hollywood, Calif. “If it tells you that you have used 997 hours so far, change the lamp! You do not want your projector conking out on you before halftime.”

3. Keep other Players off the Injured List. Devanna of EDG says a service check of your entire system will ensure that the remotes are refreshed, the cable or satellite box is working well, the video display is calibrated to provide the best picture possible, and that the projector fires up smoothly.

4. Old Dogs, New Cables. Not running HDMI from a cable or satellite box? “If it’s component video, make sure the digital audio cable from the cable box plugs into the receiver. You’re not going to get the full surround-sound effect with stereo analog cables,” says Devanna.

5. Get a Player With Multiple Roles. Invest in a universal remote control that can operate your entire system. Contact a pro to program it for you if you’re not comfortable doing it yourself.

6. Summon the Big Hitter. Want some extra audio oomph to get the feel of those bone-crushing hits? Consider buying a subwoofer, or add an extra one for the game.

7. What to Do With the Promising Rookie? Should you get a 3D TV for the game? As of press time, it was unclear whether the Super Bowl would be broadcast in 3D. You could always get a set that converts 2D to 3D. But think this through, Belichick: Are you going to get expensive 3D glasses for everyone at the party? And the glasses could detract from the social aspect of a gathering. It’s your call, coach.

THE PREGAME
Forget all the blather on the endless pregame shows. You can keep your guests entertained and engaged with these high-tech components:

8. Watch Film. Coaches always break down film of their opponent’s previous games, so what should Monday morning quarterbacks do? Dave Boisvert of Home Smart Home in North Attleboro, Mass., recommends recording the AFC and NFC Championship games on DVRs and then replaying the action on televisions in other gathering areas of the house, before the game begins.

9. Ready for Kickoff. Want to create a dramatic effect for the opening kick? “I had a client program his lighting control system to begin slowly dimming the lights at 6 p.m., to start preparing his guests and let them know that kickoff was getting close,” says Boisvert.

BASIC RUNNING PLAYS
Here are a few running plays that’ll help you score big with your friends and family:

10. Clear Audibles. “Make sure your TV audio can route through your housewide audio system (if you have one), so if you’re out on the patio or elsewhere in the house you can hear what’s happening,” advises Scott Varn of Harmony Interiors in Asheville, N.C.

11. Instant Replay. This seems like an obvious one, but we know some people will forget to do it. “Record the game while you are watching it so you don’t miss something important if someone sits on the remote and changes the channel,” advises DSI’s Thies. “This will also let you rewind to watch the best commercials again.”

12. Run it up the Middle. “Don’t use that silly ‘Stadium’ or ‘Sports’ setting on your surround receiver, adds Thies. “Both the game and the commercials are recorded and mixed in Dolby Digital, so that’s the setting your audio receiver should be on.”

AIRING IT OUT
Once your system is up and running well, it’s time to air it out and really wow your guests:

13. Are You Ready for Some Tech Ball? “A few years ago I programmed the Monday Night Football theme [music] into my universal remote control,” says Home Smart Home’s Boisvert. “I found the WAV download on a forum at the Universal Remote website. They have a plethora of downloads available to customize your remote.”

14. Get Stat Happy. Will there be stat hounds and fantasy footballers at your party?Harmony Interiors’ Varn recommends hooking up a laptop or desktop computer to a secondary TV and connecting to ESPN.com or some other online statistics machine. This is great if the TV, like an affordable 40-incher, is in the same room as the game on the big screen. There a few ways to connect, including a Mac mini, or go DVI to HDMI, or straight HDMI from the computer, if the TV is HDMI-compatible. Older sets may have a VGA port. iPads, iPhones and iPod touches can also connect through Apple’s Dock Connector for VGA or component cables.

15. Candid Camera. A front door camera with video integrated into the TV can be a cool gadget to show off - and to show who’s at the door. Latecomers are subject to taunting, which likely won’t be penalized.

16. Entertainment For All. Let’s not forget about those who are present but not necessarily watching the game. “I believe in enhancing a Super Bowl experience with a pool, but a different kind than the old office pool,” says Varn. Set up a pool grid. Have guests pick the squares. And forget about the flimsy piece of paper that gets handed around. Instead, tech it up on a computer spreadsheet and broadcast it to a spare TV (See #14 for how). It’s bound to keep everyone involved.

17. Commercial Democracy. Varn also advocates voting on your favorite commercials.Hulu is expected to have Super Bowl commercials available for immediate replay, if you must.

18. The Flea Flicker. Or the trick play. Boisvert relates a story about a client who had an audio zone on his Russound/HAI system designed strictly for his two large bullmastiffs so they could watch Animal Planet during the day while he’s at work and the Puppy Bowl during the Super Bowl. Dogs … flea flicker … get it? (We couldn’t resist, but the story is true.)

19. The Hail Mary. You know that desperation play at the end of the game when the losing team throws a long bomb into the end zone, hoping for a miracle? Prep your system ahead of time, check all the parts, keep it running well and throw in a few high-tech plays, and you’ll never need to resort to a desperation heave.

What are your Super Bowl home theater plans? Do you make any last minute checks or tweaks to ensure your guests enjoy themselves? Let us know in the comments section below.

 

All cables are the same – or are they?

Gramophone takes a lot of pride in delivering the highest performance systems possible. We try not to cut corners because we really believe the old adage that a chain is only as strong as it’s weakest link. 

The big news these days is HDTV and the HDMI cables that are needed to connect together Blu-Ray players, set-top boxes, HDTV’s and surround sound systems. There’s an enormous variety of HDMI cablesavailable. They come in a wide variety of sizes and prices, from free to well over $1,000 for a single cable. We are asked virtually every day why we don’t recommend low-priced HDMI cables. 

HDMI cables carry a high-performance digital signal between components. When we talk about higher performance with HDMI we’re talking about bandwidth. That’s the same thing we talk about with high speed internet versus the old days of dial-up internet. Very few of us would pay to have high speed internet service if the end result was performance no better than the old dial-up connection. The same holds true for HDMI. 

Here are a few facts: 

1. The length of any HDMI cable will have a dramatic effect on it’s performance. Long runs of HDMI cable are difficult and for many of the cheap cables simply won’t work
2. Low priced HDTV’s frequently are 720P or 1080i sets. Low priced HDMI cable may work well for that level of TV but virtually every TV Gramophone sells today is a 1080P set. 1080P performance requires better cables than 1080i or 720P TV’s do. 
3. 3D TV’s require higher performance cables than 2D TV’s because they require twice the bandwidth to pass a 3D signal. 
4. We don’t know what the next products will be but we can bet that whatever it is it will require more bandwidth than the products we have today. Putting in better HDMI cables results in better performance today and assures you that you will be able to continue to get the best performance over time. 

The bottom line for all of us is that we want to make sure that we’re getting real value for our money. Since we sell some of the best products available, we work hard to make sure that you get everything that you’re paying for. 

-Brian

NuVision: Anything less than the best isn't good enough.

Over the years, Gramophone has developed a reputation for selecting and providing the best in consumer electronics.  So, it comes with no surprise that Gramophone has brought into the mix a new company with a new vision.  NuVision is a premiere TV manufacturer that is American engineered and designed.

Never heard of them? That's pretty likely but won't be that way for long,  NuVision has made a splash in consumer electronics that is here to stay. They offer 19"-72" LCD and LED models that can be equipped with the latest 3D technology. These  televisions look so amazing because only the finest, and most advance parts are used to build them.

"To achieve a superior image, we start with only the best components, cut no corners, engineer proprietary hardware and firmware solutions for the most critical circuitry, and spend 4 to 6 times longer than the typical TV manufacturer optimizing our designs and tuning our sets before they leave the factory." - NuVision.

So the picture is breathtaking, the footprint is minimal, their bezel is extruded aluminum not plastic, and there are no distracting logos or framing components that make the panel look odd. NuVision's attention to architectural lines allow the product to be seamlessly incorporated into any room. 

So what could be better? How about having the ability to customize your TV with a UColor feature that allows you to customize the frame with any color or design you provide. NuVision's options for customization don't stop at the color choices for the bezel.  Options also allow for specific sized televisions to become a full mirror when turned off.  So picture this, your TV doesn't need to look like a TV anymore.  When wall mounted it's just a slim, sleek mirror.

Since the parts used are the best, attention to detail is of the highest tier why not warranty it the longest? NuVision has the industry's best "White Glove" service agreement and offers a 2 year hassle free warranty on every set. They take it one step further by guaranteeing a 48 hour turn around repair or replacement within receiving word of a problem.

In mid-October 2010, Gramophone participated in NuVision's U.S. launch of their televisions, and hosted an event, "Indulge The Senses" over two days.

Ultimately words can't describe these televisions, so I invite you into our showrooms for a demonstration of what could be possibly the finest flat panels made.

-Andrew Davis

 

Got A Second?

We certainly hope so. Our Timonium showroom now features performance packages that are value-engineered to bridge budget and quality. It's our commitment to provide the best products and systems which will exceed your expectations, yet are satisfying to your wallet. Several of our most commonly purchased flat panels are now accompanied by digital signs that show you our price compared to our competitors, and will be regularly updated. Why? We want you to know that you can and should shop at Gramophone for better service, support, and experience all at a reasonable price.

Gramophone is excited to offer a full HD experience complete with 46” 1080p Samsung TV and 5.1 PSB Surround Sound system. A Gramophone system would not be complete without a matching BDI home theater stand, WiFi Blu-Ray Player, Audioquest performance HDMI cables and wiring, along with a Furman Surge Protector.

Use your existing furniture or mount the TV to the wall and the whole system is $2999.  For $3999, use our complete system, including the BDI stand, and this saves you $635 off regular prices. To kick off this promotion, for short period of time, we are including 24 Months No Interest Financing.

What could be better? Professional installation starts at $449 for those who are not up to installing on their own.

Surprised? See It, Live It, Hear It at Gramophone Today!

-Andrew Davis

410-308-1650