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Tips for the Rainiest Maryland Summer Yet

This Summer has been the time for rain, rain, and more rain. And with rain, comes thunder, lightning, flooding, wind, and worst of all, electrical outages and surge damage.Read More

INTRODUCING OUR PARTNERSHIPS

As a highly reputed installer of dedicated home theaters, audio / video systems, and home automation, Gramophone is eager to share the benefits of our skills and services with clients and partners alike.Read More

Joni Mitchell's Blue - An Emotional Masterpiece

It's the season for red, white, and Blue. Joni Mitchell’s Blue can be found on many music and audio critics’ Greatest Recordings lists for its musical brilliance and recording quality. Lifelong audiophile and music historian Ken Swauer tells the intensely personal story behind the Mitchell’s music.  Read More

Gramophone Wins 2 Awards from Electronic House

We’re extremely excited to announce that we have won two awards for our Design & Build projects from Electronic House this year. Take a look at our award-winning projects!Read More

Stars, Stripes, and Sales

Let Freedom Sing, and introduce the biggest and best sound to your backyard this summer.Read More

The Highs and Lows of Refresh Rate and What it Means to You

Refresh rate is one of the video specs that most consumers misunderstand. Geoff Morrison dispels the myths in this article.Read More

Active vs. Passive 3D TV Technology Explained

3D is here to stay. Movies produced in 3D remain big box-office earners, and most 3D titles eventually see distribution on Blu-ray Disc. This article by noted technical editor Al Griffin explores the pros and cons of active and passive 3D technologies. Read More

Going Huge: TV or Projector?

Nothing beats a really big screen for maximum in-home video entertainment. In this article video expert Geoff Morrison describes the pros and cons of projectors and convention TV screens. It's practical advice for any video fan.Read More

James Brown Live at the Apollo and the Cuban Missile Crisis

R&B legend James Brown’s Live at the Apollo was a ground-breaking recording in multiple ways. Musical historian Ken Swauger tells the fascinating story of the event and recording within the context of the geo-political events of 1962. This is fascinating reading for anyone interested in great music. Read More

The Week I Became An Audiophile: Reflections

It’s difficult to wrap up this chain of posts I’ve been writing, mainly because I’m not sure how to. I’m healthy enough now to look at computer screens again, but I have a feeling I’ll be nostalgic for the focus and relaxation that purely listening to music brought me...Read More