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Tom Littrell is an licensed and multi-talented interior designer and accomplished artist.  This Saturday I'll be a guest at his 317 Market Street design studio talking about how to integrate today's music systems into home design...without seeing all of those ugly black boxes associated with stereo systems.

It should be fun.  Drop by and visit Tom's studio, a hidden gem in a fantasic building.  Say hi and feel free to talk with Tom about interior design and discuss all things audio with me.

Tom Littrell

317 Studio and Gallery

317 Market Street

Downtown Rockford 61107

The new iPad Mini has just been announced by Apple.  This will be a perfect remote control for Sonos music systems as well as many other control features for your home.

Computer audio can simply be adding a good pair of desktop speakers to your computer. You can even add a subwoofer. For this type of listening to YouTube videos, iTunes and all of the videos that are available online upgraded speakers can deeply enhance the experience.

It can also mean the connection of your laptop or desktop to a high-quality amplifer and speakers.  Peachtree Audio manufacturers and specializes in this area.  Call us to learn more.

Add thousands of radio stations from around the world, Pandora Radio, MOG, Spotify, Songza, your iTunes library much more to your stereo for only $398 and tax. Really.

1. Twin ethernet ports for laptops, desk top computers, etc.

2. Digital output (to digital input on your stereo component)

3. Coax digital output (to stereo)

4. Analog audio input and output

5. Power cord

MONDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2012

PC Mag gives the Paradigm Millenia CT 4.5 Stars, Editor's Choice & 1 of 10 Best Computer Speakers!!

When working so closely with an exciting new product and 'drinking the Kool-Aid', sometimes we at Paradigm forget that perhaps not everyone will think something is quite as awesome and exciting as we do. And so, after the introduction of the Paradigm Millenia CT 2.1 speaker system on Apple.com and Apple.ca last month, we have been anxiously awaiting the publication of the first industry review. Last week, we found out that Tim Gideon at PC Mag had completed his review and it was posted to the world. Our hearts skipped a beat as the web page loaded... what did he think? Did he think they were awesome? ...And then the page loaded and our hearts skipped more than just one beat...

4.5 stars!? (heart beat skipped) Editor's Choice?!?! (heart beat skipped) One of "The 10 Best Computer Speakers"?!?!? (heart beat skipped twice!)  It's a wonder how we didn't flat line!! 

This isn't just 'awesome' and 'exciting', it is 'awesomecake'!! (Confused Silence)... Sorry, we are at a loss for words and according to Urban Dictionary 'awesomecake' is described as:

Awesomecake: A situation or occurrence which brings forth feelings of 1)joy, 2) elation or 3) excitement in the one who experiences it. Used to describe those rare situations which are "beyond awesome," and therefore require the inclusion of something ELSE awesome (such as cake) to capture the fullness of just how great and amazing it is.)

Anyway, it sure feels good to drink the Kool Aid and know it's real. If you want to drink the Kool Aid too, read up on what PC Mag had to say...

Click here! to read PC Mag's review of the Paradigm Millenia CT.

Click here! to read PC Mag's article on the "The 10 Best Computer Speakers".

At $398 for the pair the bookshelf sized Atom from Paradigm is a fantastic sounding loudspeaker and can be used as main listening speakers. If you have a Sonos wireless music system, expand your system by adding a pair of Atoms with a Sonos Connect:Amp for a total of only $897.00.  Sonos users know all the music options that are available through a system.

Paradigm also manufacturers a Monitor Series center channel, surrounds and subwoofer that match up with the Atoms perfectly. Add them to the Atoms for a great sounding home theater system.

We have Atoms in stock in both black and cherry finish. Custom Paradigm stands are also available if you prefer.

*shown without included black speaker grill covers

We are part of a downtown grassroots organization named Shop Downtown Rockford.  Check out Facebook page at www.facebook.com/shopdowntownrockford

We are also open for home consultations and by appointment in our downtown studio gallery during the week.

The AKG Professional hi-fi stereo studio headphones are a semi-open, circumaural design with a self-adjusting headband for optimum fit.  The K 240 includes their patented Varimotion speakers, leatherette ear pads and velvet ear pads; single-sided, detachable 3 m cable and additional 5 m coiled cable.

The K 240 MK II is a newly updated version of AKG’s most successful headphones. The K 240 MK II’s semi-open ear cups have around-the-ear coupling to deliver solid bass, accurate mids and crystal-clear highs.

Thanks to its lower impedance and improved sensitivity it can be used with low-output audio sources such as an iPod to deliver its incredible sound.  Fantastic sounding when used with a home stereo setup too.  The detachable OFC cable has gold-plated plugs for optimum audio quality and exceptional ease of service.

Call us to special order these 'phones.  Delivery usually takes 3-4 business days.

Not only do we offer whole-house and outdoor music systems but we also design, sell and install single-room stereo sytems.  Bookshelf or floorstanding speakers, stereo amplifiers, CD players, turntables and more.  Enjoy your music of choice on a quality stereo from hear.more.music.