Thursday, October 4, 2012

What’s In And What’s Hot: Latest Trend In Home Music System


Technology has changed the way people live.  Technology changed the way people listen to music.  With the era of small gadgets and compact components, you would already have a hint of what’s in and what’s hot.  Of course music enthusiasts of today’s generation would go for minimal exposure and pocketsize gadgets.  In ceiling radios and in ceiling bathroom speakers are in.  These elegant and minimalist in ceiling bathroom speakers are mounted in such a way that it takes away the clutters making it a best seller for those who see wirings as eye sore.
So what’s the latest trend in the home audio system? 
1.     Sound bar speakers – since this generation is already gearing towards minimalist options, sound bar speakers is definitely an excellent choice.  Unlike your usual built in TV speakers, these sound bar speakers will definitely give you a better sound without requiring loads of wirings.
2.     Wireless – this will benefit those who are installing their sound system on an existing house.  Although wiring may not be that of a big problem, the time and the costs to do it is the bigger issue.  While going WiFi may need little wiring, it is still preferred as compared to the former.  One benefit of going wireless is streaming, a technology that allows transferring of data through the use of the Internet.  There is also the “Bluetooth Technology” that is an essential part of the gadgets that you use right now such as you headphones, mobile phones, laptops and other gadgets that have the capability of transferring data to another device without the use of wires.
3.    Mobile Gadgets – more and more people are shifting to mobile devices as a source for music and these are becoming a necessity in the setup of home audio system.  One reason why these tablets and smart phones are becoming a huge hit is because of control.  Imagine roaming around the house and still have the ability to control your home audio system, having everything at the tip of your fingers.  That’s power!
4.     iPod/iTunes – this gadget sure changed the way we think and the way we live.  Nobody thought that a thousand songs could be stored in a small gadget like the iPod.  The iTunes changed the way we store and control data such as our favorite music and videos.  Truly a game changer!
Indeed technology advancements in this generation have changed the way we use music and our lifestyle.  Music and technology goes hand in hand.  Using a dependable and a quality in ceiling radio and in ceiling bathroom speakers will definitely add up to the sound experience.




So what’s in and what’s hot?  Wireless is in and it’s still hot right now.  

Monday, October 1, 2012

Music And Its Power: Soothing To The Ears Of People With Alzheimer


Music is POWERFUL.  Listening to soothing music can change a person’s mood, heal the sick, relieves an individual from stress, bring back good old memories and a whole lot more benefits.  Although there is still a lot of studies to be made to really say that music has a tremendous effect to our health to the point of getting healed, there a lot of great and unbelievable stories of people who are sick with incurable disease but are still alive until now and they credit the longevity of their lives to good soothing music.  If you are still not convinced with this argument, why don’t you try installing an in ceiling bathroom speaker or an in ceiling radio inside your kitchen or in your own bathroom?  Follow your daily routine.  This time try to listen to a soothing music while doing your chores.  Isn’t it relaxing?  Are you somehow more energized to do your chores?  You can even try installing these in ceiling speakers inside your office and see the difference in terms of productivity.  Music is indeed a game changer.
·1 out of 8 older Americans have Alzheimer
·As of 2012, roughly 5.4 billion Americans are affected with this disease

·An estimated $200 billion goes to direct costs for taking care of Alzheimer patients
·Alzheimer is considered as among the top killing disease in the US
·14% of those who have Alzheimer live on their own and almost half of them don’t have caregivers
Did you know that Alzheimer causes an individual to forget all memories, even those that are recent?  It is the most common cause of dementia.  It robs you of your memories and other functions of your brain and eventually sends you to a nursing home.  Since Alzheimer causes a patient to lose their memories, music can actually aid in bringing back those good old times.  Music can make patients come alive, more energized and more responsive.
In a recent interview with Dr. Oliver Sacks, a Neurologist and a well renowned Author, said that music can have a powerful effect on people with this type of disease.  One of his Alzheimer patients, Henry Dryer, was almost unresponsive, depressed and considered unalive went back to “life” after hearing his favorite music through an iPod.  Afterwards, Henry began to talk and was able to answer the question what did he felt after hearing the music that was played.  Henry said that “it gave him the feeling of love and romance.”
Music can indeed bring back those memories even in impossible situations like this.  Those familiar music from the past can aid in the recollection of those exciting and unforgettable experiences that these patients had once in their lives.  If Henry Dryer, a patient who has been suffering from Alzheimer for the past 10 years was able to come back to life, it can also happen to anyone with the same sickness. 
Dan Cohen’s advocacy of giving iPods to all nursing homes with Alzheimer patients may be a long shot but this can truly change the lives of these people.  Playing their favorite music through an iPod and an in ceiling bathroom speaker or an in ceiling radio will definitely be effective.