Combining high fidelity audio and enhanced performance with exquisite design. PAC Installs the premiere speaker brands “The only truth is music.” -Jack Kerouac DALI Danish Made Award Winning Hi-Fi Speakers “Without music, life would be a mistake.” – Fredrich Nietzsche Experience the Joy of High Fidelity Audio “I see my life in terms...
Since the 1800’s, people have been trying to create and perfect playback audio. It wasn’t always straightforward and took many renditions to produce. In the present day, more technology can be held in the palm of your hand than that took the first men to...
For the last three years movie studios have been enhancing the soundtracks of most of the movies they are releasing with Dolby Atmos 3D surround sound. The enhancement is related to the addition of a three dimensional sound field while mixing and engineering the audio...
Arguably, even more important than the upgrade to high-end turntables is making sure that your vinyl stays in tip-top shape. Firstly, storing your valuable record collection properly is the first step of vinyl record maintenance to increase longevity and play-ability of your music collection. There...
As the owner of PAC, I have witnessed the disappointed look on the faces of friends and clients that either dug their old college dorm room turntable out of the attic, or bought a new one online. The disappointment was created by the lack of...
Why do the movies that I pay-per-view or buy On Demand look and sound below par? How can I get a true “online home theater”? The broadcast suppliers are to blame. This includes Comcast, Verizon, Directv, Dish, and Optimum. All of those broadcast services stream the...
I think the easiest way to help my clients and friends select the best audio enhancement for their new high resolution flat screen sound is to break the options down into three categories. Good, better, and best. A good and cost effective way to get improved...
Gone are the days of the old school whole home music system that included now antiquated source components such as AM/FM tuners and multi-disc CD players. Gone are the wall mounted keypads and touch screens that controlled them. They have been replaced by a new...
After over 40 years in the high-end audio industry, I have learned much about proper set up, installation, and calibration of both 2-channel music systems and surround sound systems. The practical experience I have gained by becoming an authorized dealer for the top audio brands...
Today’s outdoor living spaces have become very diverse and sophisticated. We enjoy outdoor kitchens and bars, fire pits and fireplaces, hot tubs and spas, and much more. And there are also the traditional spaces like patios, decks, gardens, terraces, pools, tennis and basketball courts, to...
Hardware There are three key components that every turntable is comprised of: the turntable itself, the tone arm, and the phono cartridge. The simplest and most popular way to purchase high-end turntables is by choosing the fully-integrated design. All three components are pre-selected for compatibility and are...
Sonos systems make your Wi-Fi go HI-Fi! The Sonos Multi-Room Music System is revolutionizing home stereo, and Professional Audio Consultants is the source for all your Sonos music needs in Short Hills, Livingston, Summit and throughout Union, Morris and Essex Counties in northern New Jersey...
High-end Audio Systems and the Changing Landscape of Sound I have some observations regarding the changing listening habits and performance standards of my friends, family, and clients. When I first started my business back in 1973, PAC concentrated on high-end audio systems only. That was the...
3D Surround Sound For the last three years movie studios have been enhancing the soundtracks of most of the movies they are releasing with Dolby Atmos 3D surround sound. The enhancement is related to the addition of a three dimensional sound field while mixing and engineering...
Room Tuning After over 40 years in the high-end audio industry, I have learned much about proper set up, installation, and calibration of both 2-channel music systems and surround sound systems. The practical experience I have gained by becoming an authorized dealer for the top audio...
[embed]https://youtu.be/uFPFADJTIIg[/embed] PAC owner, founder, and resident turntable guru Ralph Tarnofsky discusses a few turntable options for spinning your records. Whether you’re a seasoned audiophile, or someone who is just discovering the wonders of vinyl for the first time, PAC offers quality turntable solutions that are pleasing...
Lossless Music Sites
For the past decade my friends and clients have constantly asked me the same question. Will internet music downloads ever sound as good as my CD and vinyl collection? I am happy to report that I can now recommend downloaded lossless music sites with music files as a true high fidelity source for serious listeners.
Everyone wants great stereo sound, but let’s face it, no one wants to deal with cords, hook-ups and yet another remote control. Professional Audio Consultants has the solution: SONOS. Owner Ralph Tarnofsky explained that SONOS is a new music system that the user controls with either...
The Sonos music system is a new and simple way to distribute audio throughout your house wirelessly. With a Sonos multi-room music system, you can stream Rhapsody, Pandora, Sirius XM, and over 100,000 Internet radio stations, as well as your iTunes or digital music library,...
You’re hanging out on your patio in the summer, a cold drink in your hand, when you get the urge to listen to a favorite old song from your high school days. In the old days fulfilling this simple desire required a lot of legwork;...
Can a multi-room music system really save a marriage? Well, as I explain to our customers here at PAC-NJ, northern New Jersey’s source for state-of-the-art home entertainment and audio video systems, it can sure help you make beautiful music together – even if you’re moving...