It’s no secret that today’s ultra-thin TVs tend to lack in audio quality—this is an unfortunate side effect of their shrinking profiles. So, in order to get the most out of movie night, some sort of supplementary speaker system is just about mandatory. A surround sound system greatly improves the cinematic experience, bringing the feel of the theater…
A vicious heat wave is about to hit Chicagoland—and much of the country. Even if your air conditioner is up to snuff, it may still have trouble keeping your house cool, because there’s only so much of a temperature differential it can overcome. Add in the likelihood of brownouts or blackouts from an increase in overall strain on…
The Abt Days Sale is here, and it’s bringing you a slew of summer savings on products for your home, backyard, and more. Start your back to school shopping by getting gadgets for class or products for a dream dorm. Or finally finish creating the backyard oasis you’ve always wanted. From kitchen appliances to patio furniture, you’ll find…
For the last few weeks, our mobile audio installation team has been working on a special vehicle, unique even compared to the typically eclectic parade of cars and trucks that passes through our shop. Her name is Diane, and she’s part of the Pink Heals fleet of firetrucks. She came to us for a sound system rewire, and…
No summer party is complete without good food, hot music, and cold beer. The Windy City Smokeout combines all three into one epic celebration, and it’s returning to Chicago this weekend. Twenty of the country’s best BBQ pitmasters and over two dozen country music artists will come together for three full days of food and fun. We’re happy…
This month, we’ll be hosting a trio of exciting events, featuring demonstrations of new and unique products from Bose, Dyson, and MartinLogan. Here’s all the info you’ll need on our July events: MartinLogan Neolith Experience — July 10 Among other audio innovations, MartinLogan is perhaps best known for their electrostatic speaker lineup. The pinnacle of that series is…
The Abt Fourth of July Sale is now on, and it’s the perfect opportunity to land some great deals on products that will help make your summer spectacular. Need to revamp the backyard with a new set of a patio furniture? Time to upgrade the grill or construct a full-blown outdoor kitchen? There’s no better time than right…
The Bose Frames audio sunglasses combine style and sound into one cool product that is sure to be the perfect summer companion. These high-tech shades have the power of Bose built-in, giving you immersive audio anywhere you go. And while they look great, you’ll have to try them on to really appreciate them. So our friends from Bose…
Summer has arrived, and what better way to kick off the season than with a backyard BBQ especially for America’s birthday! The Fourth of July is always a special, fun-filled family day. For this year’s patriotic recipe, we made something fun, clever, and family-friendly. These ice cream cone cupcakes are the perfect thing to enjoy with little ones…
While it’s been unseasonably cool for much of the country this year, the heat will get here sooner rather than later and you’ll want to be prepared. Whether you’re upgrading an existing window air conditioner or putting a wall air conditioner into a room that’s never had one before, there are a few basic things you’ll want to…
