<h2>Temporary closure of our shipping operations</h2>
Since 1996, OneCall has been proudly providing consumer electronics expertise to the online and mail-order community. As the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to impact our community in an unprecedented way, our focus is on the health and safety of our employees, customers and community.


As we navigate this difficult time, we are following the guidance of the local, state, and federal governments. Following the recent Stay Home, Stay Healthy order issued by Washington State, we have temporarily closed non-qualifying operational activities starting midnight on March 25, 2020 lasting until April 6, 2020. Our customer care staff are working remotely and will remain available to take your calls. They can be reached at <a href="tel:800-340-4770">800-340-4770</a> or <a href="mailto:onecall@onecall.com">onecall@onecall.com</a> Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8AM and 6PM. We will provide updates on our website and social media platforms as new information become available.


Again, our priority is the health and safety of our employees, customers and community as we all work together to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. We will continue to work closely with government officials and local authorities to ensure we are meeting the needs of our employees and our community.

We will get through this most difficult time together. Thank you and stay healthy.

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Hi I'm Thomas from OneCall. Are you considering purchasing a large screen TV from OneCall? Let me show you how we take care of each TV before it ships so it arrives in great condition.

All of our large screen TVs are shipped on custom sized pallets. Each of our orders are scanned for accuracy of model and serial number. We apply ShockWatch tape to the box to notify the carrier your shipment is fragile and that we are using ShockWatch stickers.

This is what the ShockWatch sticker looks like when it's applied to your shipment. When your shipment arrives you want to be sure you inspect the ShockWatch devices, note the condition of the ShockWatch on the freight bill when you sign for your shipment. The small tube on the ShockWatch sticker will turn red if it's been tripped.

We apply a variety of stickers to your shipment to give the carriers instructions on handling. We also apply a very important sticker you want to take a close look at before signing for your shipment; this gives you instructions step by step on how to sign for your shipment.

One of the last things we apply is an envelope with your packing slip enclosed. We also band your television set to the pallet to keep it in place so it doesn't move at all during shipment, it also helps to keep it upright.

As you can see we take a lot of steps to give you the peace of mind that your television will arrive in good condition.

Hi I'm Thomas from OneCall. Are you considering purchasing a large screen TV from OneCall? Let me show you how we take care of each TV before it ships so it arrives in great condition....

Safe Shipping for Your HDTV

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Safe Shipping for Your Purchase

The first step in shipping your product, once we receive your order our warehouse staff will pull your order, matching the product to your order ensuring accuracy and then it's off to the shipping line. Once your order reaches the shipping line the auto checker visually checks the pick slip against the product on the order to make sure they match. We also use custom size boxes to help protect your shipment during shipping and include return instructions along with return labels right in the box with your product.

The next step in the process is electronic auto checking. We scan your order, and scan the product to make sure they match. The last step in the auto checking process is adding the packing pillows. We use packing pillows because it is less mess for you, they’re safer than peanuts and they’re recyclable.

The last step in the process is we scan your pick slip and verify the address; your shipment is secured and sealed in the box, then labeled for shipment. We also send, via email, tracking numbers on all of our shipments.

The first step in shipping your product, once we receive your order our warehouse staff will pull your order, matching the product to your order ensuring accuracy and then it’s off to the shipping line...

Safe Shipping for Your Purchase

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Hi I'm Jerry from OneCall and I'm going to be talking about the High Definition Multimedia Interface cable or HDMI which is a single cable that passes both your audio and video through the same cable.

The first version of the HDMI cable that I can talk to you about is the version 1.3; it’s actually faster than previous versions with increased bandwidth to connect to your HD sources such as a Blu-ray player or high definition cable box or satellite system. An upgrade from previous versions, HDMI 1.3 offers deeper color that gives you better detail and a wider range of overall color reproduction. Another nice feature of HDMI 1.3 cables is they have multiple different kinds of connections. They have what's called a Mini HDMI and that's for connections to HD camcorders, digital cameras or other smaller portable HD devices.

With the increased bandwidth available in HDMI 1.3 has helped to eliminate any of your lip sync issues of the past as well as with the HD lossless audio formats such as Dolby True HD and DTS Master Audio, it really does give you a nice uncompressed audio format.

I often get asked what are the benefits or differences between a 1.3 and a 1.4 HDMI cable, well for most of your standard HD content your 1.3 version cable would be more than ample, it'll be able to pass all of your audio and video they've done great upgrading to where you'll eliminate sync issues and things of that nature but all this new content that's coming out; especially in the 3D world, you actually do need to have that 1.4 HDMI cable. It allows the cable to pass different sources of video content along with all of your uncompressed audio and just helps eliminate all of lip sync issues that were ever in the past versions. Personally as everything is heading toward more high definition, bigger, better resolutions I would recommend going to the 1.4 cable since it's not going to hurt anything and it's definitely a step in the right direction. Another upgrade is called the audio return channel which allows you to send and receive audio signals from the TV to the receiver all within the same HDMI connection.

Future HDMI 1.4 applications include shared network connections between HDMI 1.4 compatible devices and also IP based applications, will also support DLNA, liquid HD as well as others and will support the new 3D format and resolutions from 4K all the way down to 2K resolutions which is technically 4 times larger than the standard 1080p sets that we have now. With HDMI's 1.4 increased bandwidth it's a perfect connection to those new digital camera genera's. It offers more rich, natural and more lifelike colors from all of the new HD digital cameras. HDMI 1.4 also supports a new micro connector which allows you to connect with smaller HD devices all the way down from your small cell phones or the small digital HD camcorders.

This is Jerry from OneCall if you want to learn more about HDMI cables just give us a call we always like to hear from our customers. You can also find us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OneCall/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/ONECALL" target="_blank">YouTube</a> or <a href="https://twitter.com/onecall" target="_blank">Twitter</a> for the latest updates and deals from OneCall. Thanks for watching.

Hi I'm Jerry from OneCall and I'm going to be talking about the High Definition Multimedia Interface cable or HDMI which is a single cable that passes both your audio and video through the same cable...

HDMI 1.3 vs. HDMI 1.4

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<h3>Wired Systems</h3>
The main benefit to using a wired whole home audio system is that you will be able to enjoy music from any location within your home. Because you are able to personalize the design and configuration of the audio system, you will be able to control where in the home you will be able to enjoy the system. You can also configure the system in a way that will allow you to play multiple broadcasts simultaneously. Higher performance quality is also touted as a benefit of the wired home audio system. Several things that should be considered if exploring the option of purchasing a wired home audio system.

<h4>Location of audio gear</h4>
Hard wired whole house systems usually have all the equipment located in one area. Sometimes the audio components are in the main theater room whereas others prefer the equipment to be located in the basement or a closet. Speaker wire data cable will run from this centralized location to every room you want wired for sound. Location planning is vital for a successful install.

<h4>How many rooms will be connected?</h4>
Many Surround Receivers have a zone 2 capability. This allows users to wire another zone (patio speakers) with 1 pair of speakers. Zone 2 offers the flexibility of playing a different source in each zone, but is generally limited to 1 additional room. If networked, some of these receivers offer the convenience of controlling the receiver via the manufacturer's free smart device app. If users would like to connect additional rooms with sound, then an external amplifier and speaker selector box will be needed.

<h4>How many speakers will be on at the same time?</h4>
If you would like to play one set of additional speakers, no selector is needed. If you would like to play more than one set of additional speakers, an amplifier and speaker selector is needed. Speaker selector boxes connect up to 4 or 6 pair of speakers around the home. These boxes are usually located next to the main A/V receiver and is connected with speaker wire to each set of speakers. Users can push a button on the selector box to turn wired rooms on or off. This setup works very well, if you would like all of the remote speakers to play the same source.

<h4>Separate volume controls for each room?</h4>
Raising or lowering the volume level in a system, as previously discussed, may require users to walk back to the main theater room and manually turn down the volume. A more elegant solution is to add volume controls to each room. This allows users the freedom to stay in the same room and easily turn down or mute the volume with little effort. Niles audio even makes weatherproof volume controls for outdoor of applications.


<h4>Different music in every room?</h4>
Despite the benefits of speaker selector boxes, they do not allow different music in every room. If users want the flexibility to play a different source in each room of the home, then users may consider investing in a true multi-zone receiver These receivers are designed to power 6 different rooms with 6 different sources and are expandable up to 18 independent zones if desired. With the addition of control keypads to each room, volume and source can be independently controlled while bass and treble can be configured separately for each room.


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<h3>Wireless Systems</h3>
Wireless systems work well for installations where hard wiring the system is not an option. If you are renting or are unable to run wiring in walls. The best type of wireless systems utilize a wireless network independent of your WiFi network. This prevent slowing down your computer network to have wireless audio. Some of the most sophisticated wireless networks will give you control over your system through your networked smart phone or tablet.

<h4>Sonos</h4>
Overview
One great example of a true wireless multi-room system is Sonos. This company makes wireless speakers that can be placed around the home and expandable up to 32 independent zones. Each room can have a different song playing and the entire system can be controlled from a smartphone or tablet. This innovative company has the ability to stream media from portable devices, home computers and a wide array of online services as well. The abundance of content has allowed them to boast they can stream "All the music on earth."

Speakers
This flexible system offers several different sizes of tabletop speakers to fit any size room. Many users also decide to mount these speakers on the wall or place them on speaker stands for better speaker placement. For true stereo sound, two single speakers can be linked to make a stereo pair if preferred. In addition, users can build a complete wireless 5.1 home theater system using the PlayBar soundbar for the center speaker and their wireless subwoofer to supply low-end bass.

WiFi or SonosNet
Larger homes often have trouble getting WiFi everywhere in the home. Sonos Has its own proprietary network called SonosNet which doesn’t have a centralized broadcast area. Using this configuration, the speakers link to each other so the wireless network expands as more speakers are added. Reaching the basement, garage or far corners of the house is easily accomplished. Using SonosNet requires the purchase of an additional "Boost" component that is connected to the router using an Ethernet cable. Sonos speakers can also bypass SonosNet and simply use WiFi only if desired.


<h4>AirPlay</h4>

iPhone &amp; iPad controlled
Another popular wireless system is Apple's Airplay. If you have an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, you can stream music wirelessly throughout the home to a compatible speaker or receiver. Unlike Sonos, they do use existing WiFi to stream the content so a router is required.

Benefits
The benefits associated with using a wireless AirPlay system are many. This option is perfect for those who are not interested in exhausting hours in the planning and design process of installing a wired home audio system. Access to all your iTunes media is easy and the app is simple to use.

Limitations
Unlike Sonos, MusicCast and many other multi-room solutions, AirPlay users cannot stream to multiple speakers simultaneously from an iPhone or iPad. Only when using a PC or Mac running iTunes is streaming to multiple devices possible and even then streaming media will be the same to all speakers. Unfortunately, it’s not possible to play different songs in different rooms.

<h4>MusicCast by Yamaha</h4>
Overview
Yamaha, the maker of premium receivers, speakers and musical instruments, has developed their own multi-room wireless solution called MusicCast. The system uses your existing WiFi network and allows users to stream music from a smartphone or tablet to MusicCast speakers or a compatible receiver.

Wireless Speakers
To suite various rooms in the house, Yamaha has provided different types of speakers including small wall mounted speakers, stereo speaker pairs and soundbars.

MusicCast Receivers
Adding a MusicCast receiver to your home theater system not only allows users to stream music from portable devices, but it also allows any component connected to the receiver to be played in another room of the house as well. This means your favorite vinyl albums can be played on your turntable and streamed to a wireless MusicCast speaker anywhere in the home.

App Controlled
A free control app is used to control up to 10 zones and is fully compatible with Apple and Android devices. Play different sources in every room or sync your entire house for seamless audio. Setup involves holding down a button on the receiver or speaker and within moments you’ve linked your multi-room system to your phone. Whole home wireless streaming has never been easier!

<h4>Bose&reg; SoundTouch&trade; Multi-Room Speakers</h4>
Overview
If you’re looking for a great sounding wireless speaker that’s easy to setup and has unmatched style, consider building a multi-room system with Bose SoundTouch loudspeakers. This system requires an existing WiFi network in order to access internet radio and streaming services. When deciding on which speakers to place in the best locations, you can choose between three different tabletop wireless speakers, home theater speaker systems or countertop wave radios.

Elegant Simplicity
All of these different products can be easily setup and controlled from a smartphone or tablet. Once the system is setup, however, an app is not required for the whole house system to work. Simply press the preset button on the top of the wireless speaker and your favorite music is instantly streaming. The control app can be a big help if you have multiple speakers throughout the house and wish to play different music in each zone.

<h4>Definitive Technology</h4>
Overview
Definitive Technology wireless speakers take whole-home audio to the next level with Play-Fi technology. Not only does this app-controlled system connect up to 16 speakers home-wide but its ability to stream audiophile-grade lossless audio uniquely sets it apart.

Speakers
Choose between two tabletop compact speakers for sound anywhere in your home. The W7 speaker is ultra-compact and designed to fill any room with sound while the W9 Flagship adds advanced sound dispersion with increased bass. For rooms with TVs, choose the flagship W Studio soundbar with wireless sub or discover the ultra-compact W Studio Micro for an even lower profile.

Components
Already have an awesome receiver and want to add lossless streaming content for your favorite internet services? Adding the W Adapt to your rack and expand your music library to include nearly every song ever recorded on your existing system.

Maybe you’ve got some great speakers but no receiver to power them? Link the W Amp to your favorite loudspeakers and enjoy the same great lossless internet streaming content through your prized speakers.

<h4>HEOS by Denon</h4>
If you’re looking for a wireless multi-room sound system that’s easy to use and sets up in minutes, then HEOS may be the perfect solution. This system operates off an existing WiFi network users can start small with only 1 speaker or expand the system up to 32 different zones. There are currently 4 different HEOS speakers to choose from as well as 2 HEOS components that allow existing speakers or receivers to be tied into the wireless system. Denon’s free mobile app allows complete control of the speakers, volume, and source all from your smartphone or tablet.

The Speakers
Denon currently offers 4 different speakers to fit any room or need:
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<li>HEOS 7 HS2 – This full size speaker is specially designed for large rooms. Features 2 tweeters, 2 mid-woofers, a large subwoofer along with 2 passive radiators. The entire speaker is powered by 5 dedicated Class D amplifiers.</li>

<li>HEOS 5 HS2 – Designed for medium to large rooms, this wireless speaker includes 2 custom sized tweeters, 2 mid-woofers and a passive radiator powered by 4 dedicated Class D amplifiers. A handle allows for easy portability.</li>

<li>HEOS 3 HS2 – Horizontal or vertical placement allows this flexible speaker to fit into any situation. With 2 full-range drivers powered by a 2 channel Class D amplifier. Use individually in small to medium size rooms or use two at a time for synchronized stereo sound.</li>

<li>HEOS 1 HS2 – Designed for medium to large rooms, this wireless speaker includes 1 mid-woofer and 1 precision dome tweeter and is sealed for humidity resistance. Perfect for the kitchen, bathroom or other small room, listen to a single HEOS 1 HS2 pair 2 speakers for great wireless stereo sound.</li>
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The Components
The Components
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<li>HEOS AMP HS2SR – Connect a pair of speakers you already own to your new HEOS multi-room system and enjoy 100 watts x two channels. Simply run speaker wire from your speakers to this amp and enjoy streaming content from your smartphone or tablet. A subwoofer out jack on the back allows for the addition of a powered sub while the analog RCA input jacks, auxiliary 3.5 mm jack and optical input allows users to connect external components.

<li>HEOS LINK HS2SR – You want to build a multi-room sound system but you already have a stereo? Why not tile that existing receiver into your new HEOS system with the LINK! Simply connect the HEOS LINK using the pre-amp outputs to an available input on your existing stereo or AV receiver. The LINK also includes coax and optical outputs, an optical input, stereo RCA inputs, an auxiliary 3.5mm input and subwoofer output jacks.

<li>HEOS EXTEND – Since HEOS by Denon operates on an existing WiFi network, what happens if you’re in a large space with WiFi dead zones? The HEOS EXTEND allows users to expand their existing WiFi network to include all desired locations. Simply place this extender near the edge of your existing WiFi to expand the reach of your network. This will benefit not only HEOS speakers but any other wireless device or tablet in the house as well.c
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The App
Get the free Denon HEOS app on your smartphone or tablet for complete control of your new multi-room sound system. Features include:
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<li>Easily control individual zones or the entire house</li>
<li>Friend and guests can be added to create a unique mega party playlist</li>
<li>Streaming audio from Spotify, Pandora, Rhapsody &amp; TuneIN</li>
<li>Play music on your smartphone, from analog sources or from USB storage</li>
<li>Multiple free HEOS accounts allow different users in the house to have personalized settings and preferences</li>
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Both wired and wireless home audio systems have their share of benefits. You have to consider the amount of patience and time you have, if you decide to go with a conventional wired home audio system. Consider the limitations that a wireless home audio system may come with where sound quality and the lack of a power source for speakers are concerned. Visit our site to learn more about our home audio products, or look through over 6,000 products.

Multi-room audio systems allow you to utilize multiple inputs in various rooms within a residence. The systems are scalable and most come with the option to easily expand to meet your personal preference. If considering purchasing a whole home audio system, you will have to decide whether or not you want to purchase a wired or wireless whole home audio system. You have to assess the benefits of selecting either option...

Whole Home Audio Systems - Wired or Wireless?

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<h3>What Is OLED TV?</h3>
OLED stands for Organic Light Emitting Diode. This new technology uses a completely different screen that allows for a superior picture over any existing HDTVs. In addition, it’s possible to make flexible curved screens and future designs may allow large screens to be rolled up and easily transported.

Benefits to this technology for consumers include a thinner, lighter TV with a brighter screen and deep rich black levels. The high contrast of bright whites and deep blacks creates a more dynamic picture that really pops. In addition, OLED displays are more energy efficient which saves on electricity usage and makes these sets very eco-friendly.

<h3>LED TVs Are Not What You Think</h3>

LCD Screens Are Backlit 
To understand how OLED delivers a superior picture, it’s helpful to understand how LCD and LED TVs work. Looking inside an LCD panel will reveal several layers, the most important being the LCD layer and the lighting layer. LCD panels don’t generate their own light source. The Compact Florescent Light (CFL) is always behind the screen and shines through the LCD layer to illuminate the image.

LED Screens are Backlit Too! 
To understand how OLED delivers a superior picture, it’s helpful to understand how LCD and LED TVs work. Looking inside an LCD panel will reveal several layers, the most important being the LCD layer and the lighting layer. LCD panels don’t generate their own light source. The Compact Florescent Light (CFL) is always behind the screen and shines through the LCD layer to illuminate the image. Both LCD and LED TVs have a light source behind the panel to make the screen bright - the panel itself cannot emanate light. And, because LED and LCD displays share a rear light source, there is often light leakage that results in a slightly washed out effect with darker scenes and images.

OLED Has No Backlight & Fewer Layers 
OLED, on the other hand, is composed of organic polymers that do, in fact, emanate light when electricity is introduced. This means each individual pixel’s brightness can be precisely controlled, resulting in extremely bright pixels right next to completely black pixels. Because OLED panels are composed of flexible organic hydrocarbon chains, a thick glass substrate is not required which cuts down on weight and overall screen thickness.

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<h3>OLED vs LED TV Quick Compare</h3>

Picture Quality 
OLED televisions overcome many of the challenges LCD/LED TVs cannot improve on. Regarding picture quality, OLED is vastly superior with black levels, brightness uniformity and contrast. In addition, viewing angles are dramatically better with OLED.

Design 
Because there are fewer layers on an OLED HDTV, the entire set is much thinner and lighter as well. Flexible materials allow manufacturers to design panels that have curved screens and can be rolled or bended without damaging the screen.

Where LCD/LED Is Still Better (For Now . . .)
LCD/LED is still a winner with overall brightness. LED panels can really get bright if that’s what you’re looking for. Unfortunately, the black levels and contrast suffer so brightness isn’t everything you should consider. LCD/LED televisions also cost quite a bit less than OLED and their lifespan is about twice as long. The current numbers show OLED lasts about 40,000 hours while LED sets average around 80,000 hours. This may seem like a dramatic difference, but if you watch 5 hours of TV per day, an OLED HDTV will still last about 22 years (and who keeps a TV that long anyway)?

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<h3>In-Depth Comparison</h3>
Now that we've taken a brief look at some key differences in how each of the technologies, how does each flat–panel TV platforms function? In which performance areas do OLED TVs plant a victory flag? Which areas are left with LED solely in the winner's circle? Are there any areas in which both TV Technologies stand as equals? Exploring a short list of important image quality, power consumption and longevity issues can help decide which television will be better for your particular needs. Let us begin.

Lighting Uniformity 
One of the biggest drawbacks of LCD/LED televisions is brightness uniformity. Building an evenly lit panel is nearly impossible because this type of tv is lit from behind. Wherever you place the light, there is typically a “hot spot” that appears brighter than the rest of the screen. Even edge-lit panels seem brighter around the edges and darker in the middle despite the best efforts of engineers to try and diffuse the light.

No backlighting on OLED means brightness uniformity is always perfect. No hotspots and no darker spots makes anything you watch on these panels a pure joy.

Brightness 
In terms of absolute brightness, hands-down LED outshines the competition, and recent innovations in LED illumination will, most likely, ensure LED stays in front of the pack for now. However, keep in mind that while the LED excels at full-screen brightness, the OLED is far superior at lighting sections of the screen and gives the perception of more light. Here’s how: OLED illumination is dimmer than LED backlighting. To compensate for this lower illumination, OLED screens produce nearly perfect black zones which, in turn, creates higher contrast areas and the perception of brighter whites via superior black levels; where even the most advanced LED and LCD blacks suffer from light bleed.

Local Dimming &amp; Contrast 
Dark scenes have always been problematic for LCD/LED televisions, especially if there is an extremely bright spot also in the scene like a campfire or city lights at night. Because the screen is backlit, manufacturer’s try to dim some of the light while keeping the bright spots illuminated. Most TVs offer a passable performance, but usually the scene looks a bit washed out as the panel cannot achieve the rich, deep black levels as expected.

OLED, on the other hand, has extremely impressive local dimming. Because each pixel’s brightness is independently controlled, one pixel can be turned all the way up as bright as possible while the pixel nearby is off and completely black. The eye-popping result features deep blacks, bright whites and unbelievable contrast that is easily better than even the most impressive LED TV. Although there are some LED TVs that have a greater overall brighter screen, no current technology can come close to the local dimming or contrast offered on OLED HDTVs.

Burn-In 
Any flat panel TV is capable of burn-in or image retention if a static image is left on the screen for a long length of time. OLED seems a bit more susceptible to this but early testing shows it fades away rather quickly once other video is played on the television for a few hours. There’s little information regarding the possibility of permanent damage, but burn-in really hasn’t been a problem on flat panel TVs for quite a while. A good rule of thumb to avoid the issue: don’t leave a static image on your screen for any length of time.

Resolution 
When it comes to raw resolution, 4K Ultra HD LCD and OLED TV’s are tied for first. Both units feature 4K Ultra HD resolution – a standardized measurement of 3840 x 2160 pixels with approximately 8.29 million pixels covering the whole screen. Because of this industry standardization, there is no difference in resolution between the competing screens, therefore we consider this to be one of the more insignificant comparison points as OLED units are vastly superior to LCD/LED in so many other areas.

Expanded Color Gamut 
With over 2-million pixels, when it comes to color, OLED units are known for their life-like representation of the color spectrum. This is because each OLED pixel contains sub-pixels with the three colors needed to reproduce any color - Red, Green, and Blue, also known as RGB OLED. Some OLED screens also feature a white sub-pixel designed to boost brightness and help with efficiency - these are known as “White” OLED. Because each pixel can be individually calibrated, colors look almost perfect across the screen, especially gray tones, with very few visible errors in uniformity.

Viewing Angles 
To date, LCD technology can’t compare to OLED when it comes to viewing angles. This is because an LCD TV (even a high quality LCD/LED) has an LCD panel above the light source, which inevitably distorts color and causes a 50% or more decrease in contrast when viewed at angles of 80° or more from center. OLED, on the other hand, does not suffer the same fate because OLED units don’t require the LCD panel. OLED TVs are nearly perfect from even the most extreme viewing angles of 80° or more, especially in the case of Curved OLED units. The curve allows the emitted light to adjust direction, where LCD/LED units have a directionality problem caused by the LCD panel blocking which way light is projected.

Energy Consumption 
LED sets have a low energy consumption due to highly efficient LED lighting. Because the backlighting is on most of the time, the energy consumption is fairly consistent. Efficiency on OLED panels, on the other hand fluctuates up and down based on the brightness of the picture. Very bright scenes use more electricity while darker scenes need minimal power. Overall, power usage is about equal between OLED and LED televisions.

HDR 
This new technology is the ability for a TV to display a richer and wider range of color, darker blacks and whiter whites. Televisions compatible with this format are now being labeled Ultra HD Premium by the UHD Alliance and sets with the label must adhere to a strict set of standards by the consortium.

Although both OLED and LED TVs have models that qualify as HDR, it’s important to keep in mind that only HDR content will benefit from this enhanced picture quality. As of yet, there are very few sources available in HDR, but some streaming content from Netflix and Amazon Prime Video is now available on select titles. In addition, Ultra HD Blu-ray discs are now available which boast HDR content, but a newer Ultra HD Blu-ray player is required as well. This enhanced picture will likely become more widespread, but in the meantime there are few titles to choose from.

Refresh Rate / Motion Blur 
Current OLED have a refresh rate of 0.001 ms. This is a thousand times faster when compared with the best LED televisions. The resulting image is smoother with less judder and will be most noticeable on fast-action scenes in sports, movies and even video games.

Lifespan 
The life of flat panel TVs is considered over when it reaches half brightness. Most LED TVs are expected to last around 80,000 hours although these sets have not been around long enough to test this. OLED sets do have a shorter life (estimated at about 40,000 hours) but the real question is how long you keep a TV before retiring it to another room or throw it out? If a HDTV is turned on for 5 hours a day, it will reach 40,000 hours at 22 years. Does anybody still have a TV from the 1990s as their primary TV? Probably not.

Price 
For the time being, OLED is a more expensive technology mainly due to manufacturing issues. Early on, only about 10% of all panels produced were acceptable so the cost to make those panels was extremely high. As manufacturing techniques improve, the price will naturally drop and this great new technology will be much more affordable. For the meantime, however, LED televisions have the lower price tag.

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<h3>In Conclusion</h3>
There’s little doubt that OLED is the future of HDTV. The picture quality is head-and-shoulders above the best LED sets and getting better every year. The only factor separating it from widespread acceptance right now is price and that barrier will soon be gone. LED will likely continue to be a top seller for years to come, but seriously consider a new OLED TV next time you pull the trigger on a flat panel TV.

OLED stands for Organic Light Emitting Diode. This new technology uses a completely different screen that allows for a superior picture over any existing HDTVs. In addition, it’s possible to make flexible curved screens and future designs may allow large screens to be rolled up and easily transported...

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<h3>Whole Home Audio Made Easy</h3>
Wireless speakers have been around for a while, but they have rarely offered a satisfactory, high quality solution. Older systems used radio frequency (RF) technology that was prone to interference and limited range. Sonos changed all that in 2002 with the introduction of their simple yet powerful wireless speakers. Their vision to “fill every home with music and make listening a valued experience again” is becoming a reality as many homes and businesses implement their products for a custom wireless audio solution.


<h3>How It Works</h3>

The Technology 
Sonos uses a secure, AES-encrypted, peer-to-peer wireless mesh network named SonosNet&trade;. This network does not replace your existing Wi-Fi network but works alongside it. The innovative SonosNet design allows individual Sonos speakers to connect to each other by simply pushing a button. As you add more speakers to your home, the network is enlarged, providing you with whole house coverage. Expand your system up to 32 different rooms in the home. TECH TALK: All Sonos Speakers will communicate wirelessly to an existing 2.4GHz home network supporting 802.11b/g technology. You will need to hard-wire at least one Sonos speaker to your router if your network is only 56Hz or 802.11n.

The Music 
Content is king with Sonos. They claim the ability to "Stream all the music on earth" with their product. Sonos can access music files from any computer on your home network and is compatible with iTunes. In Fact, users can play music from their iPod, iPad, or iPhone direct to their Sonos speaker without any wires or stream directly from Amazon Cloud Player. Sonos is compatible with a wide variety of music formats including MP3, AAC+, Apple Lossless, WAV, Amazon Cloud, WMA, iTunes, Audible, Flac and more.

In addition to music you own, there are a number of music services available once you own your Sonos gear. Many of these services are free, but some do require a fee.

Smartphone Controlled 
Controlling your wireless system has never been easier with the free Sonos control app. Once downloaded to your PC, MAC, iPad, iPhone,iPod Touch, or Android device, users have complete control. After turning on a speaker, they can select from Sonos music services or play a song from their library. If multiple Sonos speakers are in the home, then each room works independently and can play different music. For those family gatherings or parties, users can link all zones so all Sonos speakers will play the same content without delay or echo.

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<h3>Sonos Components</h3>

CONNECT:AMP 
This device has a built-in amp and can power most passive bookshelf speakers effortlessly. If you already have speakers in a room and would like to link them to a Sonos system, this is the device you’ll need. Simply connect 1 pair of speakers to this device with regular speaker wire and plug the CONNECT:AMP to an electrical outlet.

CONNECT 
For rooms with an existing stereo or home theater system, simply link the CONNECT to your existing AV receiver with a digital or analog cable and it will link you existing gear to the Sonos network and streaming audio. This component does not have an amplifier or speaker connections and is designed to work with an existing amplifier or home theater system. It does have an auxiliary input, however.

BOOST 
Extend the range of your wireless network and overcome interference with the Sonos BOOST. WiFi dead spots will be a thing of the past after connecting this accessory. Inside of this extender are three antennae that broadcast 360° simultaneously. Place this accessory at the edge of your existing WiFi range to enjoy expanded internet access, streaming and more flexible Sonos speaker placement.

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<h3>Sonos Speakers</h3>

PLAY:1 
Don’t let its small body fool you. The Sonos PLAY:1 may have a compact footprint, but it will put out big sound into any room in your home. Use it as a rear speaker for surround sound or place on a tabletop for amazing sound. Because it’s moisture resistant, it’s safe to use in the bathroom or by the hot tub. Stream all the music in the world to your home and control it all from your mobile phone!

PLAY:3 
Small yet powerful, this speaker can be placed vertical or horizontal for placement ease. A bass radiator emits low notes while dual mid-range drivers and 1 tweeter fill in the rest. Have full control over the sound with bass, treble, balance, and loudness controls. Place this in any room, plug into a wall socket, and you’re in business.

PLAY:5 
This second generation speaker can provide wireless audio to a single room or integrated into an existing whole house Sonos whole home system. Inside the newly redesigned cabinet are six speakers powered by six digital amplifiers for optimal sound. Intended for larger rooms, this loudspeakers can be used individually, as a stereo pair or integrated into a wireless surround sound system. Accessing streaming music, internet radio or your favorite service like Spotify is easy using the Sonos control app on your tablet or smartphone. With Trueplay room calibration, your music will sound better than ever!

SUB 
Add incredible Bass to any room with the addition of the Sonos SUB. Setup is complete with a push of a button as it links to other Sonos speakers in the room. Two force-canceling speakers offer deep sound with zero cabinet rattle. Because of its slim cabinet, it can be placed anywhere in the room or slipped under the couch.

PLAYBAR 
Designed for movie and music lovers alike, the PLAYBAR has 9 speakers to flood your room with “huge waves of epic, full-theater sound for TV, Web, Movies and Video Games.” Place this speaker bar under your TV or hang it on the wall with the optional wall bracket.

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<h3>Sonos Accessories</h3>
Wall Brackets, Ceiling Mounts And Speaker Stands 
Do you love the idea of wireless speakers but have nowhere to place them? Flexson has a wide variety of wall brackets, ceiling mounts and speaker stands to help place your new loudspeaker. Many of these innovative brackets have full articulation to help you direct the sound exactly where you want it. Hanging the PLAYBAR under or over your wall mounted TV can be a snap or get your SUB off the floor and out of the way. Whatever Sonos product you have, Flexson offers a strong, easy to use mount that’s custom made for your wireless speaker.

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<h3>The Rundown</h3>
Up to 32 rooms, zero wires, and unlimited music content that can be installed quickly. Use your existing speakers or purchase Sonos speakers if you’re starting from scratch. Stream different music in each room or link all zones to play the same song. Control music, volume, power, bass, and treble in all the zones from a smart phone or tablet or from your MAC or PC. Since there are no wires, take the system with you when you move to a new house. Discover the freedom, flexibility and versatility that is offered with Sonos products today.

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