It’s officially pool and barbeque season in St. Louis. And you are ready to enjoy the outdoors! Except what about your favorite shows, baseball games and movies on TV? Sure you can DVR your shows and watch them later, but then you are still missing out on enjoying part of the day. What a dilemma!
At The Sound Room, we won’t make you chose between the outdoors and your favorite shows, we can give you both at the same time with an outdoor TV. Our premium outdoor TVs are perfect for around the pool or deck. Whether you want to spend your days lounging around with your significant other or put on a movie when friends are over, outdoor TVs offer superior quality and reliability.
Outdoor TVs have LCD panels, giving exceptional resolution and better picture during heavy glares. And when bad weather rolls in, your outdoor TV can handle it. Built with powder-coated aluminum enclosures and internal components capable of withstanding corrosion, your outdoor TV can handle whatever Mother Nature can dish out.
This summer, get the most for your outdoor areas with an outdoor TV. Call or stop by The Sound Room and ask one of our experts about an outdoor TV!
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Maybe you’ve heard your friends or neighbors talk about streaming TV shows from HULU, Netflix, AppleTV or Roku. Even if you haven’t, Internet TV is a new and growing way in which millions of people around the world are choosing to receive additional content.
In the past year alone, Internet video watching has risen 45 percent and shows no sign of slowing down. This rapid growth in viewership has led streaming Internet company Netflix to eclipse Comcast in number of subscribers; Meaning that Netflix now has more subscribers than the largest cable company in the country. But before you call to cancel your cable, know that many people are using Internet TV as a complement to other existing services to expand their options.
So, what does that mean for you? This change in the way people receive TV is opening up new ways to get the shows you want, when you want them. In the future, some Internet providers plan to begin producing exclusive content, similar to HBO.
And streaming doesn’t just deliver your favorite shows, it can also stream Internet radio stations straight into your living room. With providers like Pandora, you can customize your own radio station, based upon your preferences in music.
To help our customers venture into streaming Internet TV, we are holding a class on Saturday April 30 from 1 to 3pm to teach the latest in streaming video. Our experts will be able to answer your questions and show you how this new technology works.
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Conventional LCD TV’s usually come in 60, 52, 46 and 40-inch screen sizes. The new Sharp Quattron LC-70LE732 comes in a whooping 70 inches. Making it the closest to life size a flat-panel TV available to the general public. Because Sharp mass produces the TV, we are able to pass along the amazing low price of $3,299.
Sharp, who produces some of the best TVs in the industry, didn’t cut any corners when designing this behemoth. The Sharp 732 has a 120hz refresh rate and 1080p Full HD resolution. To ensure the 70 inch picture is not compromised, Sharp included a full-array LED matrix to brighten and stabilize the picture.
And as if that wasn’t enough to convince you, the Sharp 732 includes Internet-connect features via an internal Wi-Fi connection. So you can access sites like Facebook, Twitter, Hulu, Netflix, Pandora and Flickr all from the comfort of your couch and on a 70 inch screen no less.
Recently we received our first shipment of Sharp 732s and they are already sold out. We are taking now taking orders and more are on the way. So don’t miss out on one of the best deals in a flat-panel TV, place your order today!
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After careful planning of your NCAA tournament bracket on Selection Sunday, your well thought out picks have undoubtedly been a victim of a few upsets. But one thing every knowledgeable basketball fan knows is that higher seeded teams almost always win the tournament. In fact, a number one seeded team has made the final four all but two years.
Even though your chances of picking a perfect March Madness bracket are 9.2 quintillion to 1, there is one decision that is a can’t miss…the Sharp 835 series. We carry many premium TVs in our showroom, but this series is very special. Coming in 60, 52, 46 and 40-inch screen sizes, this TV uses Quattron technology, meaning it adds an extra yellow pixel to enhance the picture quality. With built-in Wi-Fi it is capable of streaming Netflix and Hulu wirelessly.
The 835 series also comes with Sharp’s AquoMotion 240 technology, improving picture quality by virtually eliminating blur and artifacts from fast-moving onscreen action sequences, perfect for a high intensity basketball games. Also unique to the 835 series is Quad Pixel Plus, which improves image resolution. And for your other home technology components, the Sharp 835 series has four HDMI ports.
Like a great college basketball coach, we went after the best talent, which is why we are the only store in St. Louis to carry the Sharp 835 series. Other big box stores carry a lesser model, without the necessary features for quality screen control. Don’t be fooled by their claims that other models are an equivalent, they are not.
If you want to experience March Madness like it was intended to, stop by our showroom and see the difference a Sharp 835 series can deliver. We guarantee you will not be disappointed. Come quick the last game of the tournament is April 4!
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The custom retailer is looking to expand into new markets
March 1, 2011: CHESTERFIELD, Mo. – The Sound Room, St. Louis’s premier custom home and audio retailer, has announced it will be merging the Creve Coeur location into the Chesterfield location, to better serve their customers and allow for future expansion into other markets.
“Our business model has changed over the years, with us often going to the customer’s home. It no longer makes sense to have two redundant showrooms within ten miles,” said David Young, The Sound Room president. “The move will allow us to operate more efficiently out of our Chesterfield location and make a probable jump into other markets.”
The Sound Room has operated two retail stores in West St. Louis County for 25 years and will be relocating staff to the Chesterfield location. By merging the two locations, the company will be able to increase the number premium products on display, for a better sampling by customers.
“We’ve had a lot of success in a challenging year and much of that has come from staying ahead of the shifting home technology market,” said Young. “This move is just another step to growing The Sound Room and allows us to focus on some new categories.”
In 2010, The Sound Room was named No. 26 on the CE Pro Top 100 list, which ranks the country’s top custom integrators by revenue. The company also received the award for Business of the Year from the Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce.
In anticipation for the merger, the Creve Coeur location will be holding a moving sale to liquidate inventory. Premium products not normally sold at a discount will be available on a first come first serve basis. The Sound Room will be standing behind all sales, offering the usual great service and warranties. The Creve Coeur location’s last day will be March 26, 2011.
About The Sound Room
The Sound Room has been serving St. Louis homes and enhancing lifestyles since 1983 and has built a solid reputation for quality installations, expert advice, and comprehensive design and engineering capabilities. As a CE Pro Top 100 custom electronics retailer, the company specializes in home theaters, multi-room audio, video and camera distribution, computer networking, lighting control, phone systems and touch-screen controls. The Sound Room is located in Chesterfield and an operations facility in Chesterfield Valley. For more information, call The Sound Room at (636) 537-0404 or visit online at www.thesoundroom.com.
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Driving down the street or watching the news, it is hard to miss the Ultimate Electronics going out of business signs and commercials. The sight may seem all too familiar after the national retailer only declared bankruptcy a few years ago. But even after going though this process once, it became painfully obvious that their “lower than Best Buy or Wal-mart price guarantee” model was unsustainable.
While having 46 stores, their buying power and efficiencies were nothing other big box stores. By offering the lowest prices Ultimate Electronics put itself out of business by not giving customers a benefit to shopping at their stores.
For smaller chains and independent stores to thrive, they must focus on their competitive advantage of professional expert staff, premium name brands and exemplary service before, during and after the sale.
When you go to an independent store, you know they appreciate your business and the staff is going to be truly an expert. Their prices will be competitive, but often the selection will truly be quality items, not on display to hit a price point. Cheaper is not always better. Better is having someone to explain the products and suggest the one that works best for you.
At The Sound Room we truly work hard to bring the latest technology with the best service possible. Next time you are considering buy a new piece of home technology, don’t leave your purchase to chance. Ask our experts, who on average have more than a decade of experience!
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Standing out among some of the regions best companies, The Sound Room was named the 2010 Business of the Year by the Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce at their annual awards luncheon. Marking the first time the local home audio and video specialty retailer received the award from the 900 member chamber of commerce.
“We had a great year and have been a part of the chamber for many years. Looking around at the other candidates, it makes us feel honored to be chosen,” said David Young, The Sound Room president. “The last few years have been difficult for many in our industry, with some of the biggest names going out of business.”
Many of the most effected retailers have been big-box stores and retailers not embracing change. Being a local custom home audio and video retailer has allowed The Sound Room to respond to the changing needs of their customers and stay on the cutting edge of technology. In 2010, the company added a solar division, 3D TVs and home health care automation.
“We work hard to bring value to our customers and couldn’t have done it without our expert staff,” said Young. “They truly care about giving the customer the best experience possible and work hard to stay knowledgeable about the industry.”
The Sound Room was also named no. 26 on the CE Pro magazine’s Top 100 List of custom retailers and Crestron Dealer of the Year in 2010. According to Young, the company has been able to separate itself from other integrators by keeping prices competitive and simply giving customers the best advice possible.
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It’s time to bust out your foam finger and nacho dip, because it’s time for the big game! The NFL season is about to come to an end with its championship game and that means big game parties will be in full swing. If you are looking to upgrade your TV for the big game, why not add a little extra excitement with the chance to win a FREE TV from The Sound Room. If the first or second half kickoff is returned for a touchdown, everyone will receive a complete refund on their TV purchased between January 13th and February 5th.
And we will be also awarding prizes of $500 cash if there is a punt return for a touchdown, any other kickoff return for a touchdown, a 50 yard or greater field goal, any fumble recovery for a touchdown, and any interception returned for a touchdown.
But to receive these prizes you must buy your TV from The Sound Room between January 13th and February 5th. Below are some of the qualifying events that have happened over the past ten years along with the official rules.
XXXV 2001 (Ravens – Giants)
- BAL- TD: Duane Starks 49 yard interception return
- NY – TD: Ron Dixon 97 yard kickoff return
- BAL – TD: Jermaine Lewis 84 yard kickoff return
XXXVI 2002 (Rams – Patriots)
- STL – FG: Jeff Wilkins 50 yards
- NE – TD: Ty Law 47 yard interception return
XXXVII 2003 (Raiders – Buccaneers)
- TB – TD: Dwight Smith 44 yard interception return
- TB – TD: Derrick Brooks 44 yard interception return
- TB – TD: Dwight Smith 50 yard interception return
XXXVIII 2004 (Panthers – Patriots)
- CAR – FG: John Kasay 50 yards
XLI 2007 (Colts – Bears)
- CHI – TD: Devin Hester 92 yard kickoff return
- IND – TD: Kelvin Hayden 56 yard interception return TD
XLIII (Steelers – Cardinals)
- PIT – TD: James Harrison 100 yard interception return
XLIV 2010 (Saints – Colts)
- NO – TD: Tracy Porter 74 yard interception return for a TD
THE SOUND ROOM SUPER BOWL BIG PLAY – REBATE
CONTESTANT RULES & REGULATIONS
CONDITIONAL PRIZE CONTEST DATES:
February 6, 2011
1. The Sound Room, St Louis, MO will conduct the contest on the above listed contest date(s) for a chance to win the following grand prize/rebates: A rebate will be awarded for all qualifying television purchases.
2. The grand prize/rebates will be awarded to consumers who have purchased a qualifying television from The Sound Room during the designated promotional period of 1/13/11-2/5/11. All sales are final. No refunds will be eligible for the Big Play rebate.
3. A total of (2) Two kick offs during Super Bowl XLV will be considered eligible to win the grand prize/rebates.
4. The Grand Prize/rebate winners will be declared only if the opening kick off of the first or second half of Super Bowl XLV is returned for a touchdown. If the opening kick off of the first or second half is not returned for a touchdown during the designated game, no grand prize will be awarded. An ancillary prize of $500 cash will be awarded to a randomly selected consumer if any of the following Big Plays occur: 1. any punt returned for a touchdown 2.any other kick off returned for a touchdown, 3. a 50 yard or greater field goal, 4. any fumble recovery returned for a touchdown, 5. any interception returned for a touchdown. .
5. If there is a grand prize winner, the winner must come to Client/Sponsor at a mutually agreed date for delivery of the grand prize.
6. The contest is open to persons 18 years of age and older with a valid driver’s license. Employees of Client/Sponsor, other related sponsors, and their immediate families may not participate and are not eligible to win. The term “immediate families” includes spouses, grandparents, parents, siblings, children, and grandchildren.
7. Persons who have won another contest or promotion of any kind from Client/Sponsor within 30 calendar days before the contest date are ineligible to win.
8. Difficulties with getting to locations to enter the contest are not the responsibility of Client/Sponsor.
9. As a winner of the grand prize, you will be required to sign a release form before your prize will be awarded. You will be responsible for all applicable registration fees, title fees, and taxes including state, local, and federal and therefore must present a valid Social Security Card before claiming your prize.
10. As a grand prize winner, you acknowledge that Client/Sponsor and Single Swing Golf & Promotions have the right to, without further authorization, publicize your name, character likeness, photograph, voice, and the fact that you are a grand prize winner for promotional purposes without financial remuneration.
11. Contest void where prohibited.
12. There will be no substitution or cash alternatives for prizes. Participation in the contest and the prizes awarded are non-transferable. Failure to collect the prize constitutes forfeiture of the prize. If forfeited, the prize will remain the property of and Client/Sponsor. Another winner will not be selected.
13. Client/Sponsor reserves the right to make rule or contest changes without notice at anytime. Client/Sponsor also reserves the right to change the aforementioned dates without notice.
14. The decision of Client/Sponsor management in the interpretation of these rules is final. By participating, persons agree to be bound by the decisions of the judges and the official contest rules.
15. If the winner is found in violation of the rules, he/she may be required to forfeit his/her prize.
16. Client/Sponsor, their representatives, agencies and employees, are not responsible for any liabilities arising directly or indirectly from the award or use of the prize.
17. Client/Sponsor, their representatives, agencies and employees, are not responsible for any changes or difficulties in travel, lodging, ticket arrangements, or prize delivery.
18. The chance to win the grand prize includes:
The opening kick off of the first or second half of Super Bowl XLV on the above listed date will be considered the official contest plays of record. In the event the opening kick off of the first or second half during Super Bowl XLV is successfully returned for a touchdown and recorded by the official scorekeeper the grand prize/rebate will be awarded. The prize does not cover any other expenses, including but not limited to tax, license, registration, fuel or repairs. Client/Sponsor is not responsible and provides no warranties regarding the operation or use of the grand prize. Other restrictions may apply.
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It is not often you can describe your competition as friendly, but that is the relationship we shared with Ron Blifford, president of Hi-Fi Fo-Fum. Always a unique character, Ron helped pioneer the specialty audio business in St. Louis. Our team at The Sound Room would like to express our deepest sympathies on the passing of Ron.
The Sound Room’s relationship with Ron spans to 1978, where David Young, president of The Sound Room first met him while working at another A/V store.
Opinionated and fun, Ron spent years in Hawaii. He embraced the Hawaiian culture and dressed the part, even when back in St. Louis. In fact, one of our fondest memories of Ron took place when a Sound Room staff member mistook him for a Hi-Fi Fo-Fum installer, because of the way he was dressed. But the truth is Ron wouldn’t have had it any other way. He was an everyday person and lived life to the fullest, and he will be truly missed.
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The chance to watch Avatar in 3D as James Cameron had intended is free with the purchase of a Panasonic Viera 3DTV. Gaining exclusive rights to the 3D movie, Panasonic has put together a package that even the Na’vi would appreciate. Not only will you receive a copy of Avatar 3D with the purchase of Panasonic Viera 3DTV, you will also receive a free Full HD 3D Blu-ray player or $250 towards a Panasonic Blu-ray home theater system! And if you think that Panasonic isn’t in the giving mood, they are also including two pairs of 3D glasses with the movie bundle. That means for the price of a Panasonic 3DTV you can have a complete 3D home theater system with the hottest movie of the year.
If you are waiting for Avatar 3D to go on sale, you might as well wait until 2154 and fly to Pandora yourself. Panasonic has the exclusive license to Avatar 3D until February 2012. But they are offering other specials to receive a standalone copy of the movie.
As experts in the latest A/V technology, we guarantee that you will not be disappointed in the performance you find from a Panasonic Viera. These TVs offer deep blacks, crisp images and a broad color range. Whether you plan to watch a movie in 2D or 3D or even play still pictures, the detail will be noticeable. This line of TVs well outperforms other TVs in the same price point and class.
Next time you are at The Sound Room ask our experts about this bundle. It is a great way to add to your home theater or completely update it. We have not seen such a complete deal, at such a low price, offering an exclusive item before.
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