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Reject the Status Quo: Check the Facts
By Jak Daragjati, Dara AV Owner and President Do you ever think about who you can really trust? In today's divided society, perhaps the only thing everyone can agree on is that we live in a cynical world. In fact, that could be the very reason why we’ve become...
5 Ways to Set Your Restaurant Sound and Video Apart for Outdoor Dining
New Jersey restaurants will re-open for indoor dining. Wait, now the governor says they must stay closed “indefinitely” through the pandemic. New York restaurant owners fear our governor will follow suit if coronavirus cases increase. Not to mention, many guests still...
Are Your Church Audio Video Systems Ready for Social Distancing Services?
In the earliest stages of the pandemic, we wrote about retrofitting church video systems and church audio for streaming worship services to keep people connected to their faith during quarantine. Now, as New York and New Jersey begin re-opening in stages, churches may...
Is Your Office Space Ready for Reopening and Remote Work?
As stay-at-home orders are lifted across the New York area, including New York City and Staten Island, many office spaces face new requirements for social distancing. The 15-seat conference room may no longer be appropriate to hold Monday morning meetings. Some...
Audio / Video Helps Keep New York Running Through the Pandemic
Does Your Staten Island Church Have What It Needs for Distance Services? As an essential service, the Dara AV team has been available for our customers since the start of the pandemic. Even before the governor initiated the stay-at-home order, “New York On Pause,”...
Does Your Sports Bar Audio Video System Need a Crestron Controller?
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Dara AV, Formerly JD Systems, Reveals New Branding Initiative
Staten Island audiovisual integrator differentiates from competitors and emphasizes ongoing commitment to quality Dara AV, formerly JD Systems, has re-branded with a new name, a new website, and a new company logo, all part of an initiative to further differentiate...
No Two Churches Are Created Equal
And church sound systems shouldn’t be, either By Jak Daragjati, Owner, JD Systems As a practicing Catholic - born and raised – my family and I always make it a point to give the Lord one hour every Sabbath. Well, almost always. I am human. Being a parent who loves to...
How Well Does Your Audio Video Integrator Know the Restaurant Industry?
An audio video integrator immersed in the restaurant industry can create a more immersive experience for your customers If you’re a New York restaurant owner, you know how to run your business. You know what foods to order, how to hire the best bartenders and...
When Politics and Business Collide
Do small business owners stand to lose big with President Trump’s proposed foreign trade policies? By Jak Daragjati, Owner, JD Systems Politics. The economy. The stock market. As a small business owner in New York, I follow these topics closely. And unlike many in my...
Lost Day Club at Tiki Island featured on CommunityPro.com
JD Systems, Inc. of Staten Island, NY designed and installed the Lost DayClub’s new audio system.
Dream It, Do It: The Story of an Arizona Sports Bar Installation
By Jak Daragjati “It is what it is.” This is, perhaps, the worst phrase in American culture today. For me, a simple synonym for this phrase is: “Settle.” Settle for less, settle for sub-par work, settle for second place. In other words, just take what you can...
Why You Shouldn’t Hang Screens from Best Buy In Your Church or School
In the interests of consumer education – and maybe saving you some hassles if you’re looking at church video upgrades — we want to show you exactly why it’s a bad idea to hang consumer LED screens in your house of worship.
Consumer LED Screens in a Sports Bar? Bad Idea
Back about 5 years ago, just as consumer HDTV screens started dropping in price and growing in size, manufacturers decided it was okay to put a 3-year commercial warranty on some of their higher-quality consumer model screens and sell them for commercial use. Most of...
7 Questions to Ask Before Your Church Easter Service
Ask yourself, and your tech team and worship leaders, these questions make sure your church audio video systems are in the best shape for Easter Sunday.
New Audio Video Systems Make it Real in NRG Training Room
Crestron control and an interactive whiteboard make training more impactful for NRG personnel.
JD Systems Offers Roomzilla Meeting Room Reservation System
There’s no doubt room scheduling and meeting room reservation software can make life easier for anyone working in a corporate environment or a higher education facility.
It’s Not the Size of the Screens That Matter
Is your sports bar or restaurant offering the best video experience you can give your customers? A lot of venue owners believe that create the best experience simply means tossing up as many screens as can fit; finding the biggest, curviest screen money can buy; or...
Prepping Your Audio Video Systems for Super Bowl Sunday
Is your sports bar ready for Super Bowl 50 this Sunday? You’re stocked up with beer and hot wings. You’ve announced your specials. Maybe you’ve even put up some decorations for a festive atmosphere. Filling seats during the game isn’t usually a problem for sports bars...
JD Systems Hones in on Hospitality Market
User-friendly site reflects audio visual designer’s laser-focus on helping restaurant, nightclub, sports bar and hotel owners get the most out of technology. JD Systems, Staten Island-based audio visual systems designer, integrator and consultant,...
Take Inventory of Your Church Sound and Video Systems
Now that your Christmas mass or pageant is over, whether it was a simple service, a living Christmas tree or a Broadway-style event, you may have noticed a few bugs in your church audio and video systems.
What to Do When Your Aging Church Sound Systems Fail
As the sound and video systems in your church approach a certain age, it’s bound to happen. Your congregation won’t be able to hear the sermon one Sunday morning. Because the audio quality will diminish over time, your regular parishioners may adapt. It might get...
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Renaissance Hotel Rings in the New Year with Fresh Audio Systems
We’re very grateful that JD Systems was chosen to revamp the audio systems in the main event room of the Renaissance Hotel in Times Square.
Happy New Year from JD Systems AV
Here at JD Systems AV, like so many others, we’re spending time evaluating, focusing, and planning for 2016.
What Makes a Great Sports Bar?
Everyone seemed to agree, however, that a blaring sound system and screaming DJ was a complete turn-off for their game day experience.
Attract Soccer Fans to your Sports Bar with the Right Audio Video Systems
We’re as happy as anyone to see European Football reach the American mainstream. When you start to recognize the profit potential for your sports bar, you’ll be happy, too.
Support Small Business When the Quality of Work Matters
When you vote in the Mission Main Street Grants program, you’re sending an important message that small businesses matter. Shopping local matters. Choosing a company not based on pricing but based on quality, matters.
Support a Local Business
The Mission Main Street Grant program helps small business owners with money to grow!
Support a Local Business
The Mission Main Street Grant program helps small business owners with money to grow!
Do You Need 4K In Your Boardroom Or Classroom?
Are you upgrading the video systems in your corporate boardroom, classroom, lecture hall or theater? If you’ve done any research, you may be grappling with the question: “Do I need to invest in 4K screens?”
Everything Hospitality Owners Need to Know About the 4K Revolution
As 4K screens drop in price, more customers will buy them for their homes. As people grow accustomed to seeing 4K in their living room, the HD screens in your nightclub or sports bar will start to look as outdated as CRT televisions did five years ago.
How Safe is Your Child’s School?
I need you to imagine something for a moment. Close your eyes and clear your mind. Think back to your favorite day in grade school. Imagine that you are still there. What was the day like? The sites, the smells the sounds, can you remember? Think of that moment and...
Are You Looking for Black Friday Deals?
Before you pick up that non-commercial flat screen from your local warehouse club or big box and try to hang it yourself on a wall mount just barely designed for a TV that size, we’d like you to think about a few things.
What Is Your Handshake Worth?
The little guys want your business. They will not let you down. Their handshake means something.
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Legalized Football Gambling Could Change the Game for Sports Bar Owners
Legalized sports gambling in select Jersey venues changes the game for sports bar owners.
Olympics Filmed in 8K: Can You Keep Up?
The Winter Olympics in Sochi were filmed in 8K. What’s next in tech for sports bar owners?
5 Signs Your Corporate Boardroom Needs an Audio Video Upgrade
Is your business getting a tax refund this spring? It might be time to consider spending that money on an audio video upgrade for your corporate boardroom.
Top CES Trends That Affect Nightclub and Bar Owners
CES gives the general public and tech media a close-up look at all the latest consumer technology. Could any of these screens find a place in your hospitality venue?
JD Systems Digs In to New Video System Integration at Dugout Pub West
Sports fans in our little corner of Staten Island have another great place to enjoy wings, beer and the game, with video systems designed and installed by local audio video integrator JD Systems.
Gear Up Now For Your Church’s Easter Pageant
Most churches start thinking about and planning their Easter production shortly after Christmas. Do you need an audio video upgrade before the big event?
Three Places You Shouldn’t Skimp On Your Audio Video Systems
A professional audio video integrator will help you spend money in the right places for your sports bar, nightclub or restaurant. We’re not the place you go for the cheapest prices. If your crowd doesn’t care, if your customers say, “We’ve got cheap wings, beer and a TV,” then I’m not the audio video integrator for you.
Why Did Plasma Die?
If you’re in the market for plasma, you still have choices from top HDTV manufacturers like LG and Samsung.
Four Money-Saving Video System Secrets for Your Sports Bar
Did this title catch your attention? I bet it did, since every business owner is always looking to save money. And after this weekend’s anti-climactic Super Bowl game, everyone could use some good news, right? Maybe thinking about an audio video upgrade in your sports...
Sports Bar Owners: What’s the Best Sport in the World?
Are some bar owners missing out on a hidden opportunity? Are there really that many people who would come out to watch professional wrestling?
Is Your Home Theater System Ready for Super Bowl Sunday?
Whether you’re throwing the Super Bowl party of the century or just inviting some of your neighbors over for the game, you’ll want to make sure you’re ready, and this includes the technology. Here’s your just-before-game-day checklist to make sure your home theater...
Repair or Replace: What to Do with Aging Audio Visual Gear?
it’s not always easy to know you’re making the right choice when it comes to replacing audio or video equipment. Audio visual integrator JD Systems helps you sort it out.
Digital Signage Helps Stop Staten Island Shoplifters
Technology is deployed to help people see song lyrics in their local church or find their way around a community college. Audio visual systems solve problems, increase security, and create happier, safer workplaces.
Use Your Audio Video Systems to Think Outside the Box
Heineken promotion showcases creative use for audio video technology. What can audio video technology do in your sports bar or restaurant?
Your Comprehensive Guide to Planning the Perfect Super Bowl Party
JD Pro, expert home theater design consultant, provides the comprehensive guide to throwing the perfect Super Bowl party.
Countdown to Super Bowl Sunday with JD Systems
We have 25 days until Super Bowl Sunday with the biggest sporting event of the year to be held right in our backyard at the New Jersey Meadowlands arena. Our B2C-facing division, JD Pro, recently created an infographic comparing costs of attending the game at the...
The Best Place to Spend Super Bowl Sunday
New Jersey is limiting your options for getting to the Super Bowl. Why not celebrate at home with a new HDTV screen, some food and friends?
Being Honest About Your Corporate Audio Visual Budget
How do you determine your budget for an audio visual integration project in a corporate venue, retail outlet or house of worship?
F.C. Gotham: New York Sports Fans Have a New Superhero
J.D. Systems Pop Quiz:
The F.C. in F.C. Gotham stands for:
- First class
- Full color
- Freakin’ cool
- Football club
*Read on to find out.)
The Many Faces of JD Pro: How Can We Help You?
We’re still the “JD” you’ve always known, only better equipped to serve all of Staten Island and New York for their residential and commercial audio visual needs.
“What’s The Audio Visual Budget For Your New Restaurant or Sports Bar?”
Your sports bar or restaurant needs an audio video system. But you don’t have to break the bank to get the quality and functionality you need.
Should You Find an Audio Visual Integrator Who Takes a Cross-brand Approach?
JD Pro shares the secrets to successful audio visual systems design, including a willingness to take a cross-brand approach when it’s necessary to get the best equipment at the best prices.
Lightning Strikes for JD Systems in Sound & Communications
JD Pro gives Our Lady of Pompeii Catholic Church Brooklyn, New York, a new sound system on a limited budget.
Countdown to Super Bowl Sunday with JD Systems
With less than 2 months until Super Bowl Sunday, are your New York sports bar’s audio video systems ready for the crowds?
JD Systems and Sound Attitude Celebrate Pre-Grand Opening of Retail Location
JD Systems celebrates the opening of its retail division, Sound Attitude, and prepares for the holiday shopping season. Find the best gifts for audio and video enthusiasts on your list.
Staten Island Celebrates Sound Attitude Pre-Grand Opening
Sound Attitude retail location opens with fanfare in Staten Island, New York, designed for audio visual and home theater enthusiasts and do-it-yourselfers.
Authorized DirecTV Installers
DirecTV offers more choices for your favorite sports, movies and music television programming.
Infographic: Super Bowl Tix or New Home Theatre?
Superbowl or Bust? Is it worth it to get tickets to the biggest New York sporting event of the year or should you spring for a new home theater?
Where Are You $pending Super Bowl Sunday?
Meadowlands or bust? You may want to rethink where you’ll be spending Super Bowl Sunday after you read these stats from JD Pro on the price of a high quality home theater system v. Super Bowl tickets.
Is Your New York Sports Bar Ready for the Super Bowl?
Know how to draw a crowd to your sports bar for Super Bowl Sunday with the right audio visual systems technology.
Audio Visual Troubleshooting Tips for Houses of Worship
It’s God’s Word on the line… it’s Sunday morning, you’re the AV minister at your church, and you can’t get the projector to work. You’re on your knees in front of the rack in the equipment room checking for loose wires and you say a prayer that God will lead you to...
DJ or Band? Are Your Audio Visual Systems Ready for Both?
It’s not the 90s anymore. Too many of New York’s top nightclubs have shut down, and competition is fierce for the ones still in existence. In nightclubs, bars and restaurants across New York, audio visual systems design is changing to keep up with changing trends....
How the Right Conference Room Audio Visual Systems Can Save You Money
High-end, high definition video conference equipment can save your business a ton on travel costs. Talk to an audio visual integrator in New York to find out how.
Have You Had Rock Solid Audiovisual Systems All Summer?
Are your New York sports bar’s audio visual systems ready for the Labor Day party and football season? Let the pros at JD Systems help you figure it out.
Distortion Hurts: Why Finding the Right Sound System Matters
What’s that noise? Sound distortion can ruin the night at your favorite nightclub or sports bar. With the right sound system, it doesn’t have to.
What’s in a Name?
Through all my years in the A/V Industry I have always argued the same point: copper is copper! Even as a novice in my early teenage years I could not understand why people went gaga over gold tipped anything, especially a cable where the inside is copper conductor....
HD Depravity
There is so much in our life that we all take for granted. Such things are only noticed when they are no longer available. Now, in a world with horrors happening at every moment, in every part of our life, I almost feel guilty speaking of such a miniscule absence...
Apple TV vs. Google TV
It is not time yet to throw away your DirecTV or other cable tv. We are seeing more and more clients asking for Apple TV and Google TV so we have created Apple TV vs. Google TV. Apple TV - $99 - 1080p HD programming, including iTunes movies and TV shows, Netflix,...
Worship at Any Budget
Whether buying a house, car, electronics or just an outfit for a night on the town, a person always sets to task with a budget in mind. This remains the same in any commercial atmosphere no matter the industry type. Yes this includes non for profits as well as Houses...
Power Amplifiers, Demystified by Your AV Professionals
As with most modern technology (just think of the iPhone!) power amplifiers have gotten slimmer and lighter in recent years. Previous models took up four rack spaces and weighed nearly 80 pounds. Comparable amps today take up a mere two rack spaces, weigh less than...
The Difference Between an Audio Visual Installer and an AV Design Consultant
What's in a name? Members of the audio visual industry have a number of names for ourselves, from audio visual dealers to systems integrators. In Sound & Communications' Annual Audio Visual Integrators survey, published this summer, one survey question asked...
How to Turn Your Restaurant Audio System in to the Ultimate Marketing Tool
New York restaurant owners know having audio visual systems that provide an experience the same, or better, than what guests can get at home is critical to success in our highly competitive city. But it's sometimes hard to justify the ROI on installing dozens of...
Audio Visual Systems Manufacturer Spotlight: Crestron
JD Systems may be one of the top systems integration firms in Staten Island and the New York tri-state area, but we don't do it alone. Our supply chain partners and vast vendor network give us the opportunity to specify the right AV gear for any commercial...
Commercial Control Systems: 6 Must-Haves for Your New York Venue
Control systems often represent the most significant budget item in a professional audio visual integration project. While dozens of HDTV screens can add up to thousands of dollars, the control system may be the largest single investment in a commercial audio visual...
ITAV Convergence Takes a New Form in Hurricane Sandy Relief
Great Black Friday Deal? Let a Pro Audio Visual Integrator Design Your Home Theater System
From a 32-inch LCD under $150 to a Panasonic 3D HDTV for under a grand, savvy shoppers scooped up amazing deals on Black Friday. In recent years, HDTV screens have become one of the hottest selling, and most deeply discounted, items in Black Friday sales. And at JD...
With Sandy on Our Minds, a Return to the “New Normal”
Those of you who've been following our Facebook and Twitter feeds know that we stopped our usual updates in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy to share Sandy relief efforts going on in our hometown of Staten Island and beyond. We figure that if one person who wants to...
Hurricane Sandy Relief for Staten Island
Staten Islanders unite in Hurricane Sandy Relief. JD Systems supports the Carl V. Bini Memorial Fund – Sandy Relief fund, a 501C not-for-profit accepting donations now.
Why Did You Buy Your HDTV Screen? J.D. Power Survey Shows Top HDTV Choices
Why did you choose the HDTV you purchased? This was one of the top questions explored in the J.D. Power 2012 High Definition Television (HDTV) Report. Our colleague Ted Green of The Stratecon Group, discusses some of the survey conclusions on his blog,...
JD Systems Featured in Commercial Integrator
Once again, JD Systems heads out of an amazing September with a great sense of accomplishment. From hanging additional screens and projection systems for some of our regular New York and New Jersey sports bar and restaurant clients to the complete design and...
More Equipment Rack Cooling Secrets from Audio Visual Professionals
You've invested a lot in your professional installed audio visual systems. You want them to last at least until the next time you re-decorate your venue, or the equipment itself becomes obsolete, replaced by the next bigger, better, slimmer or "smarter" thing. The...
Cool Your Equipment Racks: Secrets Your Audio Visual Integrator May Not Tell You
Five Things to Do With an Old Tube Television
Audio Video Industry Trends: Sound & Communications’ Annual Survey Shows Good News
What Audio Visual Services Do You Need?
If you're considering upgrading your audio visual services and think you need professional help ... well, you're probably right. Today's technology is advancing at light speed. Not only are there more options than ever before when it comes to selecting audio visual...
In Time for Labor Day: Professional Audio Installation Withstands the Elements at Z2
One of the best things about summer in the New York tri-state area is all the outdoor entertainment venues, restaurants, sports bars and clubs. From Long Island's East End beach bars, to rooftop New York City lounges, New Yorkers love to party outside when the weather...
Why Do You Need an Audio Visual Consultant?
Is your sports bar or restaurant venue in need of an audio video upgrade? Do you have a vague idea of what you want but no clue how to execute it? Maybe you need a creative mind to brainstorm some ideas. You might be wondering what sort of audio visual professional...
Audio Visual Installations Get Greener with New Standards
When you think of churches with dual projector screens and line array speaker systems, you might not think of audio visual technology as being “green.” Power requirements are often high for state-of-the-art systems, but it's difficult to imagine life without them....
What Does An Audio Visual Consultant Do?
Have you heard this old joke? “A consultant is the guy who takes the watch off your wrist and then tells you what time it is.” (You can tell it's an old joke because today it would reference a cell phone in your pocket. Does anyone wear watches anymore? Maybe that's...
Are You Getting the Best Gear for Your Sound System Installation?
Sometimes, when you have an audio visual installation firm design your new audio video systems, that company specifies the brands they carry. It's gear they are familiar with, they've used it in past AV installations, and it works... for those installations. Some...
What Kind of Audio Visual Professional Do You Need?
Are you ready to re-vamp, upgrade or install new professional audio visual systems in your New York tri-state area retail or corporate space? Are you confused by all the audio visual contractors advertising different services at widely varying prices? Do you think a...
How to Buy the Right Video Matrix for Your New York Venue
Here at JD Systems, every audio visual integration project we do is different. (That's what makes our jobs so exciting!) Let's say you're a New York bar, restaurant or nightclub owner. You might call us and say that you want “a system as good as Joe's down the...
Projector, Plasma or Both for Your Hospitality Venue?
As customers' standards go up and today's guests in the hospitality segment demand more in terms of audiovisual stimulation, technology is keeping up with bigger and better display options. But for some applications, our customers turn to the time-tested technology of...
AV Systems Integration Trends: The Video Matrix
The hospitality industry is booming with technological advances that help create the right atmosphere in any venue and give guests something better than the entertainment experience they can get at home. These ideas often come from the minds of the audio visual...
Is It Time to Talk to an Audio Visual Professional?
Is it time to upgrade the audio visual systems in your venue? Is it getting harder and harder to drive traffic to your New York sports bar, restaurant, nightclub or hotel because your entertainment experience is hopelessly outdated? As a successful hospitality...
Understanding AV Cable: Cat-5, Cat-6 and Beyond
Whether you're installing your own home theatre system or hiring someone to do it for you, you may be curious about the types of Ethernet cabling used and the capabilities of each. This handy guide gives you what you need to -- or want to -- know when it comes to...
INFOCOMM 2012 Video: AKG Wireless
AKG's Joseph Wagner shares everything you need to know, (but didn't know who or what to ask!) when it comes to digital wireless microphone technology. Ease of set-up, ease-of-use, instant on/off, and a host of other features makes these new products, from the...
INFOCOMM 2012 Video: Brightsign
See how you can save money with this all-in-one digital signage solution from Bright Sign. You won't believe all the features in this solid state media player and software package. Watch this video to decide if it's time to take the signage in your restaurant, sports...
INFOCOMM 2012 Video: Samsung & iPad Dock
Get the rundown on some of the hottest gear at InfoComm, available now from JD Systems: Samsung's commercial video wall LED screens, with just a 4 mm gap between screens to bring all your digital signage, eye candy, sporting events and more to life Password-protected...
INFOCOMM 2012 Video: Samsung, iPad Dock & Interactive Whiteboard
Get the rundown on some of the hottest gear at InfoComm, available now from JD Pro: Samsung's commercial video wall LED screens, with just a 4 mm gap between screens to bring all your digital signage, eye candy and more to life Password-protected iPad dock for secure...
INFOCOMM 2012 Video: Universal Remote Control – Commercial Product Line
Hold on to your seat as URC (Universal Remote Control) takes you through a whirlwind tour of the company's 2012 Commercial product line. Check out DSP processors for all the most popular brands... affordable touch screen control solutions for perfect sports bars,...
INFOCOMM 2012 Video: Atlona HDMI over Cat5
HDMI over Cat-5 ... Check out the InfoComm demo right here with JD Systems.
INFOCOMM 2012 Video: Chauvet Lighting & Truss
Chauvet can light the way for your nightclub. You've gotta love the flexibility and capabilities of these lighting products; we know we do. (Did you know JD Systems can also design and install your lighting systems, and that we offer consultation, as well as...
INFOCOMM 2012 Video: Chief Interactive Display Solutions
You probably know that Chief Manufacturing makes great, reliable mounts for your flat screens and projectors. But the company does much more than that. If you want the convenience and flexibility of an interactive whiteboard for your corporate boardroom or educational...
INFOCOMM 2012 Video: Middle Atlantic UPS
Middle Atlantic shares tips on how to select an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) to protect your important audiovisual gear.
JD Systems & NewJerseyTopBartender.com Live at Park East
See some of the best bartenders in New Jersey compete for prizes next Monday live at Park East. New Jersey Top Bartender will be hosting the event with plenty of food, fun and prizes, including a raffle to benefit Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Monmouth & Middlesex...
INFOCOMM 2012 Video: Panasonic Display Solutions
Panasonic was one of the manufacturers in the InfoComm 2012 exhibit hall with lots of new releases, bleeding edge technology, and solutions to make life easier for integrators, IT and AV staff and corporate managers. The company unveiled display solutions that won't...
INFOCOMM 2012 Video: ZeeVee HD Over Coax
ZeeVee shows hospitality owners how to sell more beer. Take 72 seconds to check it out. You'll like it.
JD Systems Celebrates Father’s Day at Back to the Beach
The jet-lagged JD Systems team will be “shaking the glitter off” (to quote California Girl Katy Perry) after heading back from InfoComm 2012 at the Las Vegas Convention Center and heading home to the beach this weekend, June 16 and 17, to celebrate Staten Island's...
INFOCOMM 2012: JD Systems’ Exclusive Sneak Peek
You just can't take us New Yorkers anywhere. Hours... in fact, a whole day... before the massive InfoComm exhibit hall opened to attendees, JD Systems snuck in the back door of the Las Vegas Convention Center. We collaborated with a fellow New Yorker from Almo Pro AV...
JD Systems’ INFOCOMM 2012 Survival Guide
We just shared our INFOCOMM 2012 wish list... what we plan to accomplish at the show, in a perfect world. But it's Vegas. Vegas might be Disneyworld for adults, the ultimate playground and box seats to the Subway Series all in one... but it's not perfect. Nothing is....
INFOCOMM 2012 Preview: Furman Contractor Series Power Sequencers
Furman will be introducing its Contractor Series line of power sequencers, the CN-1800S and CN-2400S SmartSequencers at the INFOCOMM Show in Las Vegas. Designed specifically for commercial apps (which means it might be overkill for your home theater system), these...
AV INTENSITY! JD Systems Gears Up for INFOCOMM 2012
The headline and theme for this year's INFOCOMM Show, to be held at the convention center in Las Vegas, Nevada June 9 through 15, 2012, is “Communications Intensified.” As ITAV convergence becomes the norm instead of just a not-so-catchy buzz phrase, and audiovisual...
JD Systems Recycles Your Audio Video Gear For You
From our involvement with the Staten Island Green & Clean Expo to applications where we use LED lighting and Crestron control systems to help businesses qualify for LEED certification, lower their electric bills or just be more eco-conscious, JD Systems is...
Retailers: Go “Back to School” with New Audio Video Systems
Three months ahead. In the retail industry, especially clothing retailers, stock starts changing three months out. (I know this because my wife came home with a new pair of sandals the other night and told me they were on clearance... at least, that's what she said.)...
Three Factors to Consider When You Choose A New York Audiovisual Integrator
Are you looking into an audio video upgrade for your commercial venue? Choosing the right New York audiovisual integrator can be overwhelming. So many choices, brands, bids, designs, promises. Let's look into some of the most important factors to consider. When you...
Three Points to Consider When You Choose A New York Audiovisual Integrator
Does spring cleaning mean a new HDTV home theatre system for summer entertaining? Choosing the right New York audiovisual integrator can be overwhelming. So many choices, brands, bids, designs, promises. Let's look into some of the most important factors to consider....
Five Signs Your Audiovisual Integrator May Be “Fly-by-Night”
The audiovisual industry is made up largely of small business owners and even micro-businesses ... one or two individuals with a passion for audio and video who decided to take that passion and turn it into a career. We applaud that. JD Systems launched years ago when...
JD Systems’ INFOCOMM 2012 Wish List
When you're a small-to-mid-size audio video integrator, every penny counts. We know our commercial customers feel the same way. You're not cheap and you're not afraid to spend money, but you want to make sure you're getting the best bang for your buck and putting your...
Audio Video Systems Turn Your Backyard Into an Entertainment Oasis
Looking for something out of the ordinary this Memorial Day? Something to give your backyard that “Wow factor,” make all your neighbors jealous and improve your quality of life this summer? (Isn't that what summer in New York is all about, kicking back and relaxing...
Does Your Audiovisual Guy Know IT?
Past generations of audio video contractors tried to stay out of the IT (Information Technology) department's way. Cable runs might have coincided in the walls, but, for the most part, audio ran on its own wires, video ran on its own path, and all of it had absolutely...
Audiovisual Systems Installation: Should You Go with the Lowest Bidder?
If you believe the media, one week we're in economic recovery and the next, times are hard again. Regardless of your own personal financial situation, your philosophy probably falls into one of two camps: - You get what you pay for... low-cost = low quality. - You're...
Can I Use Consumer Displays in My Commercial Venue?
If you're looking at a line-item estimate of an upcoming audiovisual project for your New York area retail establishment or corporate boardroom (really, any commercial establishment that relies on cutting edge audio video systems), you may notice the HDTV monitors...
When Is An LED Not An LED?
You might be surprised to hear that the LED HDTV you have hanging in the family room of your home is not the same as that giant LED at Yankee Stadium or the Meadowlands. Of course, the one in your house is substantially smaller. But there are a few other differences...
Recognizing Thermal Failure and Mechanical Failure in Loudspeakers
Like car repairs or broken appliances, blowing a loudspeaker is never something you plan for -- and it's always a pain when it happens. But it does happen. The best venue owners can hope for is that it won't happen on the night of a big event. (We're happy to say that...
What’s an OLED… And Do You Want One?
LED. LCD. Plasma screen. Just when you thought you had it all sorted out, there's a new player in the flat panel game and it's gaining momentum fast: the OLED. First our fruits and vegetables were organic. Then we wanted organic beef, free of pink slime. Organic milk...
3 Steps to Prepare Your Audio Video Systems for a Corporate Board Meeting
Are you preparing for a new product launch? Maybe it's time for an annual board meeting. Or maybe you're meeting with investors from California in a teleconference. (Make sure you have the right time zone for the meeting time, if you are!) Having the right audiovisual...
The Role of Digital Signal Processing in Preventing Speaker Failure
Did you have a few nail-biter moments prior to Superbowl Sunday, or were you confident your sports bar or nightclub's audio systems would perform as expected? The only tension during big events should be whether or not the home team is going to win -- not if your...
Hey, Why Do These HDTV Displays Cost More?
“But my wife saw a 42-inch HDTV monitor for less than $500 at Wal-mart yesterday. Why can't I just buy a bunch of those for my restaurant?” We can't tell you how many times we hear this, especially during the months of November through January, and again in March and...
The Day of the Week to Get the Best Deal on an HDTV
Insider tips to get the best price on an LED or plasma HDTV screen.
JD Systems Comments on Sports Bar & Nightclub Audiovisual Trends
Industry insider Jonathan Joyce shares tips in Systems Contractor News. Call it a hat trick. New York-based audiovisual integrator JD Systems has been feature in three major audiovisual industry publications over the past 12 months. First, Commercial Integrator...
Cozy Up with a Dual-View TV for Valentine’s Day?
It's the ultimate in together-ness... sort of. We've all been there. You want to watch The Walking Dead and your wife or girlfriend wants to tune in to Desperate Housewives. Men have ended the night sleeping on the couch for less. But Samsung (and a handful of other...
Congratulations Giants: Superbowl XLVI Champions
The team at JD Systems would like to congratulate the NEW YORK GIANTS on their Superbowl WIN! It was a great night for New York Giants fans and a great night across New York. JD Systems was proud to have a hand in some of the Superbowl celebrations going on across the...
Universal Remotes: It’s the Little Things that Count
Are you tired of playing “find the remote” every night -- and worse, you finally find one only to discover it's the wrong one? If you're pretty tech savvy, you probably gave up the whole “one remote for each device” with your Nintendo 64 game system. But maybe not....
Drive Sales and Grow Your Business with Today’s Audio Video Technology
Even with signs of economic recovery, there's no doubt today's hospitality arenas are competitive. How do you set yourself apart? For many New York hotels, sports bars or restaurants, the answer lies in audio video solutions. But investing in the right audiovisual...
Sizing HDTV Screens for Home Theater vs. Living Room
One of the biggest questions we get from our residential customers is “What size HDTV screen should I get?” A lot of people think the right answer is, “The biggest you can afford.” Sure, we'd love to sell you more screen but we're more interested in giving customers...
How Far Away Should Your Home Theater Seats Be From Your Screen?
Have some extra space in your house? A family room that isn't exactly the gathering space you hoped it would be when you put in a comfy sectional sofa and game table? Maybe you're already set on building the home theatre of your dreams, but you're not sure exactly how...
Plasma or LED: What’s the Best Choice for Your Sports Bar?
As a sports bar owner, you want to keep your customers front and center during the big game and coming back each week for more. To do this, you need to provide your customers with an optimal viewing experience. But should you invest in plasmas or LEDs? A professional...
Microphone Use for Corporate Leaders
We've all been there. The big presentation is about to begin. You tap the mic. “Is this thing on?” you joke. And there it is, ear-splitting feedback that makes your audience cringe. Not exactly how you wanted to start the biggest sales meeting of the quarter, right?...
What Does Future Proofing Your AV Systems Mean for Your NY Business?
If you've been shopping around for audio visual systems in New York, you may have heard the words “future proofing” quite a bit. It's one of those buzzwords we use in this industry a lot, but let's stop for a minute and think about what it really means. Simply,...
IT and AV Integration Made Eas(ier)
Ask any audio visual contractor today, and we'll all tell you there's nothing “easy” about the convergence of IT and AV. For many AV contractors, it meant essentially learning an entirely new industry and trade or bringing in IT experts to help. For the “next...
Samsung’s New Clear Display Can Run on Solar Power
Samsung will be hauling home quite a collection of International CES 2012 Innovation Awards in a variety of product categories, from laptops to hard drives, tablets to cell phones and (our favorites) home theater and pro video gear. Award-winning Samsung Flat Screen...
Phillips LEDs Power Times Square Ball
Where were you on New Year's Eve 2012? Like many New Yorkers... We were not in Times Square, and instead watched the famous Times Square ball drop in living color on flat panel monitors, safe and warm with loved ones and friends in our favorite New York City...
New Year, New Audio Video Systems?
Celebrate 2012 by making the commitment to upgrade the audiovisual systems in your hospitality venue!
Apple TV: More Than Just a Black Box
Are you contemplating Apple TV? Hearing the name, a lot of people think Apple TV is just another version of DirecTV satellite television or even another way to view cable TV without paying the local cable provider. And it's true that you can watch first-run television...
Digital Signage: So Many Choices, Don’t Get Left Behind
More and more New York corporate offices and retail locations are incorporating digital signage as part of their audio video upgrades. The field is developing fast, and new players seem to enter the game every day with digital signage solutions. It's hard enough for...
Repeat Customer Upgrades to HDMI
There are only a few things we like as much as installing cool home theater systems in Staten Island homes. One of them is visiting the homes of repeat customers to upgrade their home theater systems after years of enjoyment. We recently returned to a Staten Island...
What’s An HDCP Handshake… And Why Should You Care?
Have you ever had trouble playing a Blu-Ray or DVD on your HDTV after your home theater system was powered down and then turned back on? It could be that your equipment did not negotiate the HDMI / HDCP handshake correctly. Woah. We just threw a lot of letters at you...
AV Industry Adopts “Techorating;” e4 Seminar Spotlights the Design Concept
LG Electronics coined the term “techorating” in 2008, when they launched a program with interior designer Doug Wilson sharing ways to incorporate today's technology seamlessly into venues. Wilson is often credited with coining the word and the concept. LG--with their...
Universal Remote Control Enters the Commercial Market
Universal Remote Control, known for dominating the residential market for home theater remote controls with user-friendly, intuitive products, has introduced commercial series IP-based serial remote controllers, perfect for commercial installations such as boardrooms...
Staten Island’s Z2 Gets Crestron Upgrades and More
It's been a busy season for us here at JD Systems, with new clients, upgrades to current projects, and constantly staying on top of the latest technology at events like the Almo e4 show. One of the highlights of the fall was our return trip to Z2. When we installed...
Staten Island Home Gets Audio Video Upgrade
Sometimes the “simplest” projects really aren't so easy. The retrofit we did in a recent Staten Island home shows why it often makes sense to call a home theater specialist when things go wrong rather than attempting do-it-yourself repairs. “Just a Blown Amp?” A...
Projector Market Continues to Grow, Especially on the High End
Pacific Media Associates, a high-tech research firm specializing in projectors, recently released a report that shows front projection system sales stronger than ever. Third-quarter shipments hit 2.4 million units worldwide, a 13 percent increase over Q3 sales in...
New Technology, Learning Opps at Almo e4 in New York City
JD Systems owners Jonathan Joyce and Jak Daragjati recently attended the Almo e4 AV Tour in New York City. The afternoon was a day filled with learning, networking, and an in-depth look at some of the newest audio visual technology from top manufacturers like Samsung,...
Best Audio Video Deals, Good Service… Or Both?
Did you miss out on the $200 flat screen at your local big box store this Black Friday? Did you decide to skip the midnight crowds and the cold ... but now you feel like you're going to get stuck paying more for all the home theater components and electronics on your...
Network or Not-work?
As if you didn't already live your life from your phone, now you can control your home theater or commercial audio and video systems from your iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch, or your Android smartphone, too. Earlier this year, Crestron Control Systems announced...
Tightrope Media Stands Out with Broadcast and Digital Signage Technology
JD Systems would like to congratulate our distribution partners Tightrope Media Systems for their 2011 STAR (Superior Technology Award Recipient Award, an honor given by the editorial staff of TV Technology Europe magazine at the 2011 IBC convention. Tightrope's...
Christie Micro HD Tiles Add Flexibility to Video Projection
We recently attended the ALmo e4 exhibit in New York City, and got a sneak peek and some of the latest technology we can use in New York hospitality venues, restaurants, sports bars and more to continue raising the bar on the audio video experience across Staten...
Crestron’s New Showroom, Open for Designers, NY Architects and AV Pros
As native New York audio video integrators, we were as excited as anyone to hear about Crestron opening their new showroom on Third Avenue in New York City, the heart of the fashion and design district. The Crestron Design Showroom is located in the Decoration &...
Still Skeptical About the Future of 3D
More than a year ago, JD Pro's Jonathan Joyce was live on Blog Talk Radio's Technical Tidbits talking about (among many other things) the future of 3D in homes, sports bars, clubs and restaurants. We basically said the future of 3D just isn't that bright. And we still...
3 Must-Haves for Effective Digital Signage Content
Wondering if it's time to deploy digital signage in your venue? More and more hotels, restaurants, and ultra-lounges are using digital signage to engage their visitors. But, as with any technology, content is king. It doesn't matter how good the sound system is if the...
What Happens When You Lose the Manual for Your Home Theater Gear?
Gadget shopping website Retrevo often releases interesting surveys related to consumer buying habits and technology. In conjunction with their free manual download service, they released some interesting facts about HDTVs, Blu-Ray players, DVDs and other consumer...
Happy Halloween from JD Systems!
Where are you spending Halloween night? If you're like many New Yorkers, you'll be out having a few snacks and drinks with friends at a venue that uses audio video to create a spooky scene. (And those AV systems might just have been installed by us!) Most of the...
JD Systems Makes the Cover
JD Systems earned the cover of Sound & Communications AGAIN! with this installation at Central Park Sports Bar.
No More VGA: The Future of Audio Video Systems
You've probably heard of the VGA analog format for video transfer. It's been in use for the past 20 years as the primary technology to send a video signal from a computer to a monitor or screen. Most laptops, desktop computers and projectors are still equipped with...
“Your Art Or Ours?”: Managing a Digital Signage Network
You feel like your venue could benefit from digital signage, but you're not sure why. You've always considered your restaurant cutting-edge, so you know that digital signage is “the thing to do.” But, kind of like setting up a blog, your digital signage systems need...
3 Questions to Ask Your Audio Video Contractor
We know it's not easy selecting a New York audio video contractor to design and install systems in your venue. When you go about choosing an audio visual installation firm, there are a few questions you should ask before you sign a contract on the dotted line. 1. Can...
Can Your New York Audio Video Integrator Do It All?
If you're shopping around for an audio video integrator to design and install AV technology in your New York or New Jersey sports bar, night club, restaurant, or any other project, you have a few options. You can: Hire a consultant to design audio video systems and...
How’s the Audio Video in Your Favorite “Third Place?”
Everybody needs someplace they can escape. Remember the classic 80s TV show Cheers? That Boston bar was the “third place” to a diverse cast of regulars, before “third place” was a popular concept. Later, Friends' Central Perk, a New York City coffee house, became the...
What’s YOUR Dream Venue? AV Makes It Possible
When you really think about it, it's amazing what audio video technology makes possible. Go out to your local restaurant and watch the game on a giant plasma, or ask the manager to change the channel to cartoons for your kids. Sixty inches of Dora the Explorer during...
3 Things to Look for In a New York Audio Video Integrator
We know it's not easy selecting a New York audio video contractor to design and install systems in your venue. When you go about choosing an audio visual installation firm, there are a few questions you should ask before you sign a contract on the dotted line. 1. Can...
Audio Video Upgrades In Your NY Bar or Restaurant: Is It Time?
The commercial audio video installation market in hospitality venues is thriving (say the guys who just worked nearly 24/7 for the past three weeks upgrading and installing systems across Staten Island, New York and New Jersey.) Don't get me wrong: We wouldn't change...
Can Your Venue Benefit from a Video Matrix?
Today's New York bar, restaurant and club-goers demand something more from the experience. Many homes today have sophisticated control systems for their media centers (we know, because we install a lot of them in the New York area.) People are accustomed to accessing...
The Convergence of IT and Audio Video: What Does It Really Mean?
Have you heard the buzzwords: IT and AV convergence? If you've picked up an industry trade publication that deals with audio video installations, attended a trade show like InfoComm, NSCA, CES or CEDIA, or follow #AVTweeps on Twitter, you probably have. But what...
Electric Mirror In-Mirror Display: Never Miss a Minute of the Game
When you've gotta go, you've gotta go. You think there's a lull in the action. There's one man on base and the Yankees are behind by three. They're not catching up with this at-bat, no matter what happens. But there's nobody out, and you just can't wait, so you head...
Park East Just Didn’t Have Enough Monitors
It was a year ago next month when JD Systems' Jak Darakjati described Hazlet, New Jersey sports bar Park East to Sound & Communications magazine: “It doesn't matter what kind of fan you are, you can see your game.” This “any game from any seat” philosophy the owners...
Happy Labor Day from JD Systems, Your New York Audio Video Specialists
The team here at JD Systems has been working overtime (and by working overtime, we mean that we're thinking about posting our photos on the blog here just so our families will remember what we look like). But it's all for a good cause: NFL Opening Day 2011. When the...
New York & Jersey Sports Bars (and JD Systems) Survive Hurricane Irene
We don't want to call Hurricane Irene “much ado about nothing.” She swept in on Saturday night, August 27, and caused a lot of destruction throughout the weekend. But it could have been much, much worse for us here on Staten Island and across New York and New Jersey....
Samsung Smart TV: How It’s Different
Your dream home theater is nearly complete. You've picked out the most comfy chairs, a solid wood cabinet that provides the proper airflow to all the important audio video components, but now you're thinking about upgrading your older HDTV model to one of the new...
Plasma or LED for Your Living Room Home Theatre
Are you installing a new home theatre system in your living room? Are you confused about whether you should purchase a plasma or LED TV? Not sure which will be best for your family’s viewing needs? It depends on your budget, viewing preferences, and HDTV mounting...
Sports Bars: Protect Your Investment – Install Commercial Flat Screen TVs
One of the main reasons why customers come to your sports bar is to watch the big game or race on your large flat screen TVs. Therefore, you need to make sure that the flat screen monitors you buy for your commercial video installation are going to stand up to near...
Digital Signage: How to Feed the Monster in NY Bars and Restaurants
Digital signage sounds like a great idea. Top New York and New Jersey bars and restaurants like Park East in Hazlet, New Jersey, are using it to: Brand a venue in a unique, eye-catching way Share news of upcoming events in your New York restaurant or sports bar...
How to Clean Your HDTV
A layer of dust on your HDTV can prevent you from enjoying the latest movie or your favorite TV shows in full clarity and color. But what’s the best way to clean your HDTV without damaging it? Here it is: Don't use commercial cleaners with harsh solvents or alcohol...
Can You Afford DirecTV?
Do you currently have cable TV and have thought about switching to DirecTV? Have you always perceived satellite TV to be more expensive? Depending on the services you order, that may not be true. Both DirecTV and cable TV providers offer a variety of programming...
“Every Project is Different”
For a while now, we've toyed with the idea of providing a “Day in the Life” type blog post for the ever-expanding staff of JD Systems. And then we realized: 1. Reading about our day would probably make people's heads spin -- some days, we can't even keep up! 2. Every...
LG Electronics: Smart TV and Blu-Raywith Streaming Options
Last week, we talked about Samsung's Smart TV Smart Hub. We want to give equal play to our partners at LG Electronics, so let's take a look at what the LG Electronics Smart TV options, integrated with many of the company's Blu Ray players, offers. If you're looking...
Commercial Integrator SpotlightsZ Two – Staten Island and JD Systems
Did you ever do something so cool that you just wanted to tell the whole world about it? Designing exciting, unique audio video systems for New York bar and restaurant owners is a big part of what we do here at JD Systems. But we don't always get a chance to tell the...
Make Your Neighbors Jealouswith a New Home Theatre System
Have you ever walked into a home where everything looks like it just fell out of a paint sample catalog at Lowe's? Or maybe it just looks someone's wife is an interior designer. Everything coordinates. The furniture looks like it was custom built for the room. And is...
Is It Really All About the “&”?
In between designing and installing the audio video systems for cool new sports bar concepts and hobnobbing with our network at industry trade shows, we do actually (sometimes) find time to read the top publications in our industry. It's important to stay up to date...
Why Commercial Flat Screen Displays Are a Better Investment for Your Restaurant
It’s a hot, humid summer day. A person passes the front of your restaurant. In the window is a flat screen display showing a frosty glass filled with ice cubes and bubbling cola. The person stops, notices the display, and then walks into your restaurant. Digital...
D’Jais of BelMar, We Knew You “When”
One of the cool things about designing the audio video systems in hot New York sports bars, restaurants and ultra-lounges is the opportunity to “go home again.” While every project -- and every customer -- is always Number One in our book, some are even cooler for a...
JD Systems Partners with Crestron to Help Architects Earn AIA Credits
Education is important for professionals. At JD Systems, our commitment to education starts with ourselves. We attend InfoComm, and other industry trade events, along with exclusive training sessions presented by our distribution network, to stay on the cutting edge...
NFL Football is Back. Don’t Miss the Games
After four-and-a-half months, the NFL lockout has finally ended, without cutting into the regular season at all. It was a nail-biting few months for hardcore Jets and Giants fans as well as New York sports bar owners, whose livelihood depends on Monday night and...
Digital Signage for Retail: Why You Should Choose Commercial-Grade Flat Screens
Are you thinking about installing digital signage in your retail business? A commercial video/digital signage installation can provide your business with many rewards including: the promotion of new products, sales, and special offers; increased customer traffic and...
Video: See the Technology Top Bar & Restaurant Owner are Talking About at the Bar X Conference
Ever wished for more flexibility in your bar or restaurant's video systems? JD Systems' Jonathan Joyce demonstrates a video matrix. Send any source to any screen, create a central location for maintenance, and expand your video options to give your customers exactly...
Video:Infocomm 2011:Carousel Digital Signage from Tightrope Media Systems
The browser Web interface on the Carousel Digital Signage system from Tightrope Media Systems makes it easy to promote drink and dinner specials, upcoming events at your venue and more. See the demo here!
Video: New from Draper at InfoComm 2011
The guys at Draper have it all: motorized projection screens, custom flat screen lifts to move your HDTV monitors in any direction you want... Who ever thought projection screens and mounts could be so exciting?
Video: DBX Zone Pro at InfoComm 2011
The DBX Zone Pro audio digital signal processor is easy to use and packed full of features you need for New York retail venues, church sound and more.
Video: InfoComm 2011: Sanyo HD PLC Series Projector
We got the scoop on the Sanyo HD PLC Series - ZM 5000L projector at InfoComm 2011. This 1080p projector from Sanyo, part of the popular PLC line, has extreme axis shift capabilities, an automatic maintenance filter, and interchangeable lenses that you can swap out in...
Video:Infocomm 2011:LG Commercial Series EZ Sign Digital Signage
Want to add digital signage to your New York small business but think learning digital signage software is too complicated? If you can create a simple PowerPoint presentation, you can design, edit and play content on this easy-to-use digital signage system from LG...
Video: BSS Audio Blu SeriesAudio Digital Signal Processing
Kevin Brown of Harman's BSS Audio talks about the flexibility and processing capabilities of the Blue Series Audio Digital Signal Processing solution. Replace your EQs, compressors, gates, delays and more in nearly any commercial audio video application. Is BSS Audio...
Video: InfoComm 2011: BSS Blu Series Programming Tour
Watch the video for a demo of what the Blu Series digital audio processing from Harman's BSS Audio can do for nearly any application.
Video: InfoComm 2011: Knox Video Technologies
What does your local New York sports bar or nightclub have in common with a prison? Both might be using a video switcher from Knox Video's Chameleon line. Click the video to join us as we find out what makes these systems so reliable, you could call them...
Video: InfoComm 2011: Premier MountsUltra Low Profile Swing Arm Mount
This product from Premier Mounts is so new, it's still in prototype. Get a sneak peek at this super slim mount before it ships.
Video: InfoComm 2011: Panasonic 152-inch Plasma Display
Need a BIG plasma screen? We mean REALLY BIG. Industry leader Panasonic shows us the world record 152-inch (that's almost 13 feet diagonal) plasma screen. Watch the video to find out the price on this behemoth, and check out the strawberries as big as someone's head,...
Video: InfoComm 2011: Crestron Digital Media
Crestron's Jeff Singer demos the third generation of the Digital Media System, which lets you transmit all your signal types through one cable. What's that mean to end users? Simplicity, flexibility and scalability. Check out the entire line on this video and then...
Video: InfoComm 2011: CrestronControl Apps for I-OS or Android
Want to control the audio video systems across your entire venue (or in your home theatre or whole home automation system) through your iPhone, iPod or Android smartphone? Watch the video to see how Crestron is re-defining the words “remote control” with these...
Video: InfoComm 2011: Community Loudspeakers Wet Series
Check out Community Professional's line of all-weather outdoor speakers here.
Video: InfoComm 2011: Universal Remote Control
You've got a home theatre. You've got audio video gear. You need a way to control it all. If you never thought of a remote control as sexy and powerful, the MX5000 from Universal Remote Control will change your mind.
Video: InfoComm 2011: Chief Automated Swing Arm Mount
There's a lot more to mounting a display than just tossing it up on a wall. Today's technology permits automated positioning with a product like the Chief Automated Swing Arm Mount. Bring your flat screen away from the wall, pan left or pan right through your control...
Video: InfoComm 2011: Ciil Technologies Waterproof Monitor
Do you need a flat screen for home or commercial use that can withstand nearly anything? The guys at Ciil Technologies call this the Extreme TV. Watch the video to find out why.
Video: InfoComm 2011: JBL Marquis Dance Series
JD Systems takes you inside the Harman Pro demo room to see the future of audio in nightclubs or anywhere throbbing bass and crystal clear sound keeps people coming back. It's the JBL Marquis Dance Series -- coming soon to a NYC nightclub or lounge near you.
InfoComm 2011: LG Electronics’ Passive 3D HDTVfor Commercial Audio Video Apps
LG joins the passive 3D family with its new passive 3D HDTV display for commercial apps like sports bars, hotel lounges and restaurants. Check out these passive 3D glasses from LG. They're cheap AND stylish.
Live at New York’s Bar and Wine Show
Are you a restaurant or bar owner? Do you have a New York City nightclub, lounge or New York sports bar? Then you don't want to miss the 12th annual Bar and Wine Show. This two-day event will take place at the Jacob Javits Convention Center on Tuesday, June 28, and...
JD Systems Talks About: Technology and the Bar or Restaurant Owner at the Bar X Conference
We just about recovered from Orlando, posted vids of some cool new products introduced at InfoComm 2011, put the finishing touches on a few projects, and now the JD Systems team is on the road again. This time, we don't have far to travel, as we attend the Bar X...
Video: DirecTV & JD Systems Go Back to the Beach
Every year for the past 16 years, Staten Island hosts the Back to the Beach festival. Last weekend, JD Systems joined the fun with a booth showing off the latest from DirecTV. The Yankee game on the monitor, received direct from our Slimline DirecTV disc placed right...
Video : JD Systems @ InfoComm 2011 Day 2
Wondering about the latest product releases at InfoComm 2011? Couldn't make it to the show? JD Systems has the latest news.
Video : JD Systems @ InfoComm 2011 Day 1
Wondering about the latest product releases at InfoComm 2011? Couldn't make it to the show? JD Systems has the latest news. Take a look at video coverage of the new products from some of our favorite manufacturers. And stay tuned as we roam the show floor looking for...
Video : Sneak Peak JD Systems @ InfoComm 2011
Just arrived at InfoComm 2011 and took a quick walk around the show floor to say hello to all of our distributors and reps. Here is a look behind the scenes as all of the booths get put together.
JD Systems Video Blogs…Coming Soon!
Check out the launch of our Video Blogs starting with InfoComm 2011.
JD Systems at InfoComm 2011
JD Systems is proud to share that we'll be attending InfoComm, where the world of audiovisual communications comes together, in Orlando, Florida's Orange County Convention Center. The trade show takes place June 11 - 17, and we'll be scouring the show floor to check...
Buying an HDTV for Father’s Day?
Trust us, your dad does not want another tie for Father's Day. If you want to really show your love to the man who taught you how to change a tire, grill a killer burger, and who's basically always there for you, give him something he's been eying for months: a new...
6 More Reasons to Buy a Samsung Smart TV
TV has come a long way, baby. We're really stating the obvious, but hang with us while we share our thoughts on the evolution of gaming. (See? That's not what you'd expect to read on an NY audiovisual and home theatre installer's blog, which just shows how far TV has...
Crestron Controls to Keep Baby Safe
Many JD Pro customers think of using Crestron controllers in their homes to manage their home theater systems, lighting, heating and AC, and maybe even their sprinkler system. But Crestron's capabilities go far beyond even the whole home control systems they do so...
Sports Bar Owners: Is Your Marketing Message Being Seen?
This past weekend marked the official start of summer and party season for New York sports bar and club owners. Whether you're in the middle of downtown NYC, on Staten Island or out in the Hamptons, you're competing with dozens of other venues. And in this city, brand...
Audio Video Creates a “Third Place” in Your Home’s Basement
For suburban home owners with a basement, there's a whole range of possibilities for the space. In most cases, the basement has the same footprint as your home. With a little bit of sheetrock, paint, and ceiling and carpet, you can transform your basement into a...
HDTV Screen Size: Does It Matter?
The size of an HDTV screen is the subject of much competition and debate amongst suburban home owners. Neighbors bought a 46-inch HDTV? You won't look at less than 50. Your brother got a 50-inch for her living room? Now your sister is considering going up to 55 in her...
JD Systems Asks For Your Help in Supporting Lupus Research
An important note from JD Systems co-owner Jonathan Joyce: Hi everyone, My best friend's wife was diagnosed with Lupus this past year. I recently registered for the 2011 Alliance for Lupus Research Walk with Us to Cure Lupus in New Jersey, which will be held on May...
Buying an HDTV:The Difference Between 720p and 1080p
It's becoming less of a question today, with 1080p HDTVs dropping in price, but many people still want to know: What's the difference between 720p and 1080p. You should know that these designations refer to the resolution of your screen or your projector, whether...
Corporate Audio Video Systems – 9 Ways They Increase Productivity
Does your New York or New Jersey-based company have employees and clients that need to meet regularly, but are based in multiple locations? Do your employees need to make quick decisions on operations issues at plants located across the country or around the world?...
Crestron Wall-Mounted Control: Never Lose the Remote Again
It’s the day of the big game. The guys are all here. The pizza’s hot and the beer’s cold. But instead of enjoying the game, you’re frantically flinging cushions looking for the TV remote. Or, you’ve settled in your favorite comfy chair with a big bowl of buttered...
Three Surprising Ways LED Lighting is More Energy Efficient
You might already know that LED lighting solutions use about 70% less energy than traditional halogen and incandescent lamps, cutting electric costs and reducing your carbon footprint. But here are three surprising facts you may not have known about LED lighting and...
3 Reasons NY & NJ Sports Bars Choose LED Lighting
Sports bar owners: Are thinking about new ways to freshen up the appearance of your NY or NJ sports bar while also saving money? Consider switching to LED lighting. Your sports bar can literally shine above your competition with subtle or dramatic LED lighting effects...
JD Systems Supports Staten Island
JD Systems will join other local Staten Island businesses at the Hilton Garden Inn for the 2011 Staten Island Conference, presented by the Staten Island Economic Development Corporation (SIEDC) on Wednesday, May 4, from 8 AM to 8 PM. Co-owners Jonathan Joyce and Jak...
How to Lower Your Church Lighting Bills with LED
Leading a church that is dependent on tithes from congregation members can be a test of faith for any pastor. This is especially true in today’s economic climate, when many churches are struggling to serve their communities. Money must go toward outreach efforts,...
How Can Crestron Whole Home Controls Save You Money?
Last week we celebrated Earth Day on April 22. And as a result, you may be thinking of installing green technology in your home to save you money and live a greener life. ACrestron whole home integration and automation system can help you achieve this goal. A Crestron...
RGB LED Lighting: The Right Choice for Earth Week
It's Earth Week, and homes and businesses across the Staten Island area are looking for ways to cut costs and reduce energy consumption. Once again, JD Pro leads the way, by signing on as an authorized dealer of energy-efficient, custom LED lighting solutions from...
JD Systems Celebrates Earth Week
JD Systems audiovisual installer celebrates Earth Week with information about green AV technology.
Digital Signage Catches Eyes at the Staten Island Green & Clean Expo
JD Pro “wows” attendees with digital signage display at the Staten Island Green and Clean Expo.
Connect Your HDTV to Your Home Computer Network
Maybe you recently bought a new HDTV and you’ve been enjoying the exceptional picture and sound quality while watching your favorite TV shows, sporting events, or movies. But did you know that you can connect your HDTV to your home’s computer network? Today, the...
Does Your HDTV Qualify for an ENERGY STAR Tax Refund?
It’s tax time again! As you’re preparing your taxes, you may be wondering if that new flat screen HDTV you purchased last year qualifies for a federal tax credit. While an HDTV is an ENERGY STAR qualified product, unfortunately according to the U.S. Department of...
Build Better Client Relationships with the Panasonic 3D HDVC
Is your corporation looking for new ways to increase sales and improve customer relationships? Then JD Pro has a state-of-the-art, commercial audio video solution for New York- and New Jersey-based corporations – the Panasonic 3D HD Visual Communications System...
What’s the Difference Between LCD and LED Flat Screen TVs?
So you’re thinking about installing a home theater system, but you’re wondering: Should I buy an LCD or LED flat screen TV? What’s the difference between them? LED TVs are just a newer version of LCD TVs. Both LED and LCD TVs use liquid crystal display technology –...
Should You Look for an HDTV that’s DLNA-certified?
Today's plasma, LED and LCD HDTVs do more than just let you watch your favorite programming. You may have an inkling of a notion that you can also use your television to surf the Web, connect to your home PC, and view photos and other digital files. After all, you...
Projector or HDTV: Which One for your Family’s Home Theatre?
When most people think of home theatre systems, they think about a plasma or LED HDTV. But there's another option out there that, depending on the size of your home theatre room, may be more cost-effective and offer even better viewing for family movie night: a...
Can I Mount My Flat Screen Over My Fireplace?
You see it in magazines and even here in the JDPro.tv portfolio of residential home theatre installations. But is it a good idea to mount your new HDTV over your fireplace? Many so-called AV experts and bloggers will tell you that's a “never,” when it comes to home...
Get the Most From Your HDTV: Don’t Use that Old RF Cable
You just got your new plasma, LED or LCD flat screen TV home and you're excited to start watching all your favorite shows in 1080p high-definition. You carefully unplug your old tube TV, remembering which wire goes to which component, and plug your new HDTV right into...
JD Systems and Middle Atlantic Keep Your Home Theatre Cool
Want to prolong the life of your new home theater system or HDTV and its components? Keep it cool. That's right... this simple tip can add years to the life of your equipment. According to the guys at Audioholics.com, an online audio video magazine every 10 degree...
Whole Home Automation: A Green Solution
How many times have you gotten all the way to the garage before realizing you left the bathroom light -- or the flat screen TV in your basement home theater -- on? Or what about those winter nights when you need to lower the heat in your bedroom (remember, heat rises)...
You Have Choices in Home Theatre Rack Components
You just spent a lot of money on your new home theater system, but now you're looking at a lot of “black boxes” and wondering where to put them all. Maybe you have young kids obsessed with pushing buttons. (What kids aren't, after all?) Then you'll want your...
JD Systems now offering custom RGB LED Lighting
JD Systems Signs On As Authorized Crestron Dealer
New York Tri-state area audio video systems integrator offers Crestron products to fit every budget and application. JD Systems, a Staten Island-based designer and installer of residential and commercial audiovisual and control systems now brings its customers in the...
JD Systems Embraces Social Media
Writer and audiovisual industry veteran Carl Mandelbaum wrote a thought-provoking column in the February 2011 issue of Sound & Communications about why systems integrators need a Web presence. Titled simply Get Online, the article highlighted eight benefits of an...
Time-Saving Construction Tips for NY & NJ Nightclubs and Bars
Hire your audio video installer for your New York nightclub or sports bar project before you begin construction.
Authorized Crestron Dealer
Here at JD Pro, we pride ourselves on white glove service and support for our residential and commercial customers, along with our ability to provide the right products for every audio video and systems control application.
Five Ways to Save Even More Energy with a Flat Screen TV
LED, LCD and Plasma TVs are more energy efficient than old tube TVs, but you can really see a difference in your power bills if you follow these tips for your new HDTV. 1. Connect your HDTV and all peripheral devices (Blu-Ray, Surround Sound Home Theatre, game...
JD Systems Goes Green (And Clean!)
Newsflash: That new flat panel HDTV not only looks great in your family room and saves space — it’s also way more energy efficient than that old tube TV that needed three people to carry it out to the curb.
Two New Remote Control Options from RTI
RTI, leaders in home remote control systems, is offering two new remote controls designed to put easy-to-use, convenient control power right at your fingertips. JD Pro, as an authorized RTI dealer, is proud to be able to provide these remote control choices to our...
The Ultra Lounge Concept Takes a Turn
It's a sports bar. It's a nightclub. It's a lounge. No, wait, it's an ULTRA-lounge. What exactly is an ultra-lounge and could your existing nightlife venue benefit from the addition of an ultra-lounge in the space? An ultra-lounge is hard to define, because it's more...
How User Friendly Is Your Remote Control?
You're ransacking your living room, looking under couch cushions, inside drawers... you even checked the kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. The remote control is missing. We've all been there and we all know how frustrating it is when we can't find the remote control for...
Are Digital TV and HDTV the Same Thing?
Most readers know about the much-publicized transition to “digital” TV that took place earlier this year. At that time, some people mistakenly thought they'd need an HDTV in order to get broadcast cable. Now that the transition to digital is complete, people realize...
Bring Your Corporate Meetings to Life With Panasonic 3D
3D HDTV isn't just catching on now in the residential market, with Samsung, Sony and other 3D HDTV models that don't require bulky glasses. Now New York and New Jersey corporate JD Pro customers can also enjoy the benefits of life-like 3D HDTV for video conferencing....
3 Reasons to Have your HDTV Professionally Mounted
You've got your new HDTV and you're excited to get it out of the box, plug in the cables and start watching your favorite TV show and movies in gorgeous, 1080p high definition, larger than you've seen them before. But wait. You're forgetting something very important...
What Can Apple TV Do For You?
Apple TV has become one of the unsung heroes of the Apple universe, it seems. It hasn't gotten a lot of media attention. Perhaps it's just not as sexy as the new 4G iPhone now available for Verizon customers. At JDPro, we like this “little black box” as a...
Inside the Audio Video Industry: A Look at Social Media & Pro AV
Every year in the pro audio video industry, commercial audio visual installers turn to Sound & Communications magazine to read consultant Gary Kayye's predictions for the year. And, each year, Kayye goes back and reveals how accurate he was in the previous year....
Should You Upgrade to a Blu-RayHome Theatre System For Your Kids?
Have you been thinking about upgrading to a Blu-Ray home theatre system? If you have kids in the house, the answer should be pretty obvious. Not only do Blu-Ray discs look so much better on your HDTV, Blu-Rays are better than DVDs if you have kids for the following...
Building a New Home?Make Audio Video Part of the Plans
Back in the day, the most challenging questions people might have when building a new home were “how many bedrooms,” or which grade (and color) of kitchen appliances they wanted. Today's homes are different... and still evolving. Future-proofing is an important...
NYC and NJ Nightclub and Sports Bar Owners:Time to Escape the Snow?
JD Systems provides experts audio video consultations to nightclub, ultra-lounge and sports bar customers in the Staten Island, New York City and New Jersey areas.
Is Your NY Sportsbar Ready for Superbowl Sunday?
Retailers have Black Friday. Nightclub and lounge owners have Thanksgiving Eve. But one of the biggest days of the year for New Jersey and NYC sports bar owners is coming up: Superbowl Sunday. We're going to assume you have enough beer on tap and buffalo wings ready...
3 Things to Look for in CommercialAudio Video Control Systems
Even though it's behind the scenes, the control system in your nyc nightclub, sports bar, or restaurant venue is just as important as the sound system, flat screen displays, or projection systems. After all, without an intuitive, user-friendly control system, your...
5 Things to Look for When You Buy a Universal Remote
There are so many choices in universal remote controls for your home theater system. How do you choose? Here are three things to look for when you buy a universal remote control: Compatibility - In spite of the name “universal,” not all universal remote controls will...
CES 2011: Panasonic Blu-Ray Players Win Awards
Panasonic already took home two awards for its DMP-BDT210 Full HD 3D Blu-ray Disc Player at the CES show, garnering acclaim in the International CES Innovations 2011 Design and Engineering Awards categories of Video Components and Video Display. The 3D Enhancer and...
Why It’s Time to Upgrade the Audio Video In Your Sports Bar
Restaurant and sports bar owners know your customers demand the best audio visual experience you can deliver. They want the quality they can get at home, in the movie theater, in major stadiums -- or even better. Until now, 3D TV hasn't caught on in sports bars,...
CES 2011 News: How Smart is Your HDTV?
All the hottest gadgets and audio visual gear for your home were on display at CES (the Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas from January 6 - 9. LG Electronics held a big, early-morning press conference before the show even started with a lot of exciting news for...
CES 2011: Panasonic Launches New 3D Plasma and LED TVs
CES (the Consumer Electronics Show) is THE place where the home theater system manufacturers rolled out their new releases for the year. Here at JD Pro, we're excited to share all the new technology possibilities with our customers, from 3D HD TVs that don't require...
3 Components to a Successful Superbowl Party
You've got the drinks, the hot wings, chips and salsa, but are you really ready to throw the Superbowl Party of the century? If you really plan to gather all your friends around your 32-inch old-school tube TV set, they'll be fleeing to the nearest sports bar before...
CES 2011 News: LG LW6500 Passive 3D HDTV for Consumers
LG Electronics was the first to enter the commercial HDTV market with a passive 3D HDTV in the LD950C. At CES 2011 in Las Vegas they announced that they've transferred that same technology to consumers. The new LG LW6500 home cinema LED TV boasts flicker-free 3D HDTV...
Gary Kayye Interviews JD Systems About Digital Signage, LG, Panasonic, Samsung
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Sharp 32-inch LCD + Install: $695
Getting a new HDTV for Christmas? Missed Black Friday sales? There’s still time to get a great deal on a brand-name, flat screen LCD TV.
Samsung 42-inch LCD + Install: $995
Getting a new HDTV for Christmas? Missed Black Friday sales? There’s still time to get a great deal on a brand-name, flat screen LCD TV.
Toshiba 55-inch LCD + Install: $1495
Getting a new HDTV for Christmas? Missed Black Friday sales? There’s still time to get a great deal on a brand-name, flat screen LCD TV.
Fine Dining Meets Hardcore Sports
JD Systems completed an audio visual design and installation including a Stardraw Control System and 68 HDTV screens, plus projection systems and sound reinforcement at 200 Fifth Restaurant and Bar.
JD Systems Live On the Air!
JD Pro’s Jonathan Joyce shed light on the mysteries of home theatre when he appeared on Blog Talk Radio’s fastest growing technology podcast, Technical Tidbits with Debbie Mahler.
Missed the Black Friday Sales? Start the New Year with a New HDTV
Getting a new HDTV for Christmas? Missed Black Friday sales? There’s still time to get a great deal on a brand-name, flat screen LCD TV…
Sound & Communications Spotlights AudioVisual Systems at Park East
JD Systems earned the cover of Sound & Communications with this installation at Park East Sports Bar.
Training With Intelligence
As Technology becomes a major part of every day life, custom automation is used to assist with simulation and training in many corporate and educational institutions. This automated system, powered by Crestron, was designed and built for NRG energy facility in Staten Island, New York. Contact us for a free estimate.
Transparent Sound
St. Joseph’s Church in Staten Island, New York, needed a transparent sound system. A streamlined JBL line array powered by Crown amps blends in perfectly with the architecture in the house of worship. View even more inspiring photos here!
Tired of Wires?
This custom LED screen installation uses a unique, space-saving design to fit in with custom cabinetry work in a customer’s suburban New Jersey kitchen. A hidden cable box and IR repeater remote control save counter space. See more custom installations here!
Bring the Movies Home
Custom cabinetry contains the components for a cinema system rivaling the latest multiplex. The owners of this Marlboro, New Jersey home opted for a 55-inch LED from Samsung, nearly invisible ceiling speakers, and a custom-programmed RF remote control. Click here to create your own dream theatre!
S & C Magazine Feature
JD Systems earned the cover of Sound & Communications with this installation at Park East Sports Bar.
Streamline Your Living Space
Today’s LED, LCD and Plasma screens screens blend in to any decor and help you create different, more exciting focal points in the room.