LG OLED at Best Buy is A Game Changer #OLEDatBestBuy #HintingSeason #Ad

Last month, it was my great pleasure to be invited to a delicious farm to table lunch and an LG OLED demo at the W Hotel. I was astounded by how great the OLED TVs actually looked. These sets are beautiful, skinny AND smart. If they were women I might be a bit jealous. As it is, I want to bring one or two home! Hashtag #HintingSeason people! If you've got someone on your nice list who loves to have the best first, then look no further.

Disclaimer:  ChiIL Mama is elated to be a Best Buy WOLF (Women's Leadership Forum) Blogger and we're happy to partner up and bring our readers tech news and reviews. The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free.

Discover LG OLED TV – The Ultimate Display! You don't even have to camp out over night or elbow over and muscle through a door busters crowd to save $500. 

Best Buy’s everyday price of $3499.99 saves you $500!

LG  55EC9300 SKU# 7846019 – OLED TV

· Infinite contrast ratio and stunning color - delivers more natural, lifelike viewing.

· 4 Color Pixel technology enhances color range and accuracy.

· Super thin design (consider how to show visually)

· Find content faster with webOS 

I had a chance to judge for myself in a blind side-by-side comparison of OLED and 4K ULTRA HD LED TVs, and though both are gorgeous, the LG OLED results were seriously impressive. It was also an honor to meet some of LG's management team who flew half way around the world to be there and present their award winning line themselves. They truly have breakthrough technology to be proud of. 

Now, back in the day I worked in the tech industry, running trainings on new technology all over Illinois and Wisconsin, for store staff and customers. I taught people how to use Siemens routers, Kodak digital cameras, Palm OS, early smart phones, and more. So I'm a bit of a skeptic when it comes to claims of "groundbreaking new tech". The tech industry moves fast and updates constantly, and many of the "hot new things" are just bells and whistles. But OLED TV is truly stunning. It's a game changer!

The LG OLED features crisp colors with unbelievable depth and range, so the picture quality is excellent from the side view and from across the room, not just in the sweet spot. The blacks pop and are so true black, that if you find an image that's got a wide, dark background it looks like your TV is OFF, except for the brilliant image glowing in the center. 

Don't just take my word for it... Swing by your local Best Buy and see it for yourself

*Do you love twitter parties? Best Buy is hosting an LG OLED Twitter Party on Thursday December 4th at 7PM CST. Feel free to join this party for a chance to receive Best Buy gift cards and other great prizes. Tweet #HintingSeason with your top gifts that you want this Holiday from Best Buy.*

What is OLED TV?

The stunning design of LG OLED TV is only 0.21" thick at its thinnest point. Picture quality is spectacular, with Infinite Contrast that ranges from the most blazing whites to the deepest blacks. And, LG's exclusive 4 Color Pixel technology delivers bright, vibrant colors. 

Click here to learn more: LGOLEDatBestbuy.com

Your first kiss. A baby's first steps. The majesty of a desert sunset. Some things in life defy all explanation and must be experienced to be believed. Such is the case with LG's latest display technology. With deeper and richer colors, stunning contrast and ingeniously curved screens, it is unlike any technology you've ever seen, and it delivers a picture that exceeds your wildest imagination.

Disclaimer:  Once again, ChiIL Mama is elated to be a Best Buy WOLF (Women's Leadership Forum) Blogger and we're happy to partner up and bring our readers tech news and reviews. The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free.

Intel Inside Best Buy? Great New Interactive Intel Experience Area Rocks. #IntelatBestBuy #ad

Do you think only museums have cool lunar rover games, innovative 3D molding machines, and DIY recording stations? Not anymore. Best Buy is excited to showcase a new Experience in select stores starting in November. I had a chance to check it out at the Butterfield Rd Best Buy in Downers Grove, south west of Chicago this past weekend. Experience it vicariously in our full photo recap below, then go see it for yourself. We've also got a Chi, IL area Intel Experience in Gurnee, IL, north of the city.

Disclaimer:  ChiIL Mama is elated to be part of the Best Buy WOLF Blogger Network. The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free for sharing this review with our readers.  As always, all opinions are our own.

While most (79%) of Americans are excited about the chance to learn and try out new technologies, half are frustrated by the lack of access to them beyond what they read or see in the media, according to a new study by Intel and Toluna.

That’s the reason why Intel and Best Buy are now teaming up to bring new Intel Technology Experience zones to 50 Best Buy stores in major markets across the U.S. The Intel Technology Experience lets customers – from tech enthusiasts to technophobes – play, explore, and be inspired by the power of technology with hands-on activities like 3D printing and virtual reality games. For many, this is the first opportunity to see, touch, and play with exciting new technologies they’ve only heard about.

My favorite exhibit was the 3D Cube. It's hypnotic to watch and the possibilities are exciting! 

 

Averaging 240 square feet, the Intel Technology Experience will show customers the power of Intel: the technology behind these new, innovative activities is the same power behind the devices like tablets and laptops we love and rely on every day. Customers can build and print their own 3D robot, show off their racing skills on Mars in an augmented reality world, master beats and remix tracks by Ne-Yo as a digital DJ, and check out the latest PC and tablet devices powered by Intel processors.

The area will be staffed by specially trained Best Buy Blue Shirts to answer questions and help customers make the most of each area within the experience. Each season, Intel will refresh the venues with a new array of technology experiences.

For more information about the Intel Technology Experience areas, including a list of stores, visit www.bestbuy.com/intel.

Disclaimer:  ChiIL Mama is elated to be part of the Best Buy WOLF Blogger Network. The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free for sharing this review with our readers.  As always, all opinions are our own.

Best Buy Has The Latest Action Cameras For All Your Bungee Jumps, Zip Lines and Sky Coaster Fun #GoProatBestBuy #ad

Replay it like you saw it. 

Share like they were there.

GoPro and Best Buy can make it happen. 

Man I was wishing we had a GoPro during our vacations at Mt. Hood in Oregon and Vail, Colorado. My extreme tween and teen (11 & 13) both zip lined down a mountain and over a train in Vail! In August they both did an Alpine toboggan slide down Mt. Hood. 

My daughter nailed her first bungee jump, right off an 80 ft. platform with gorgeous Mt. Hood as a backdrop. And then to top off our summer, my daring daughter/dad duo did a 110 foot free fall then swung out in a pendulum arc on the Skycoaster at Indiana Beach! 

Sure I caught what I could from the ground with my SLR, but it's no substitute for the action shots you can get with a GoPro strapped to your head. Friends of ours took their 11 year old twins zip lining in Costa Rica and their GoPro videos of the ride are breath taking! My husband, who's a location sound guy, works with plenty of actual pros who use GoPros on TV Shows for action sequences! What are your family GoPro Moments?

Disclaimer:  ChiIL Mama is elated to be part of the Best Buy WOLF Blogger Network. The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free for sharing this review with our readers.  As always, all opinions are our own.

New action cameras are unveiling soon and they top our Holiday Wish List here at ChiIL Mama. The full line will be available at all Best Buy stores. Best Buy will also have the latest accessories and mounts to help you capture immersive footage of the moments that matter most. 

Be sure to check back with ChiIL Mama early and often. We're one of the first to share new technology with our followers and get you the inside scoop on product features.

Now I'm actually glad I don't have a GoPro yet, because they're better than ever and now I have a great excuse to get one. The GoPro HERO4 Black is THE most advanced GoPro ever. The HERO4 Silver is the first with a built in touch display (huge bonus in my opinion). And the GoPro HERO features a 12x more powerful processor with 2x faster video frame rates.

Best Buy is the home of the latest cameras and camcorders, including the full line of new GoPro cameras, plus a broad assortment of accessories. GoPro cameras make perfect holiday gifts for everyone, from kids and teens, to gadget gurus. GoPro’s new line of cameras allow you to beautifully and authentically capture and share the experiences that bring purpose, adventure, and joy to your life.

GoPro specs for the 3 new cameras :

·GoPro HERO4 Black: the most advanced GoPro ever, featuring improved image quality and a 2x more powerful processor with 2x faster video frame rates1, HERO4 Black takes award‐winning GoPro performance to a whole new level.

·GoPro HERO4 Silver: the first-ever GoPro to feature a built-in touch display. Controlling The camera, playing back footage and adjusting settings is ultra-convenient—just view, tap and swipe the screen. With 1080p60 and 720p120 video, and 12MP photos at a staggering 30 frames per second, HERO4 Silver combines powerful, pro-quality capture with the convenience of a touch display.

·GoPro HERO: Featuring high‐quality 1080p30 and 720p60 video, and 5MP photos up to 5 fps, HERO captures the same immersive footage that’s made GoPro one of the best-selling cameras in the world.

12x more powerful processor with 2x faster video frame rates

Best Buy currently has the broadest assortment of action cameras from the top brands. 

Learn more at www.bestbuy.com/GoPro or visit your local Best Buy to check out the latest cameras in person.

Disclaimer:  ChiIL Mama is elated to be part of the Best Buy WOLF Blogger Network. The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free for sharing this review with our readers.  As always, all opinions are our own.

Best Buy Can Make Home On The Range Your New Favorite Holiday Song @BestBuy #holidayprep

It's hard to believe, but the holidays are rapidly approaching once again and that means loads of opportunities for foodie fun. Here at ChiIL Mama, we love hosting parties and entertaining family and friends, or bringing tasty treats when we visit others. We especially love baking themed cookies and baked goods from Halloween through Christmas. 

Disclaimer:  ChiIL Mama is elated to be a Best Buy WOLF (Women's Leadership Forum) Blogger and we're happy to partner up. The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free.

KITCHEN PARTY
I can't remember the last party we hosted or attended where the guests didn't gravitate toward the kitchen. So, extra bonus... If your friends are anything like ours, when your party turns into a "kitchen party" your guests will be wowed by your rockin' new range!




If you're thinking how new appliances would enhance your holiday plans for entertaining at home, then Best Buy's got your covered. You can save cook time, and spend more time enjoying family, friends and fabulous food!  

"I WANT TO SPEND THE HOLIDAYS SCRUBBING CRUSTY CRUD OFF THE STOVE TOP" SAID NOBODY, EVER.

Holidays are a hectic time for everyone not only for buying gifts but also for cooking and entertaining in the days leading up to and including the holidays.  Make cooking easier with the latest appliance technology including induction cooking that enables you to boil water in less than two minutes like the Frigidaire FGIF3061NF, plus induction reduces clean up time because spills don’t burn on. 

This Frigidaire range also includes a convection oven which circulates the air in the oven for quicker baking time. Another great innovation within cooking are double ovens that let you cook two dishes at two different temperatures at once like the Whirlpool WGG555S0BS but still fits within the space of a standard range.  All of this technology will allow you to get the food the way you want it prepared and saves you time so you can spend it with the ones you love. 

Learn more at bestbuy.com/holidayprep 

Disclaimer:  Once again, ChiIL Mama is elated to be a Best Buy WOLF (Women's Leadership Forum) Blogger and we're happy to partner up. The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free.

Labor Day Sale at Best Buy On Nintendo Tomodachi Life For 3DS And More #NintendoatBestBuy #Review

What We're Playing:

We dig gaming and Nintendo. In fact we're a Wii, 3DS, DS playing family and we have been for years. Luckily Best Buy is nearby, with all the latest and greatest releases. Summer road trips, cool fall days, and waits while siblings are in extracurriculars are all so much more pleasant when the kids are entertained!

This final week before school starts was full of doctors' appointments, check ups and endless waits in waiting rooms. Our DS and 3DS made the down time much more fun. Fill your waits with less whining and more winning with fun new Nintendo games from Best Buy.

Disclaimer:  ChiIL Mama is elated to be a Best Buy WOLF (Women's Leadership Forum) Blogger and we're happy to partner up and bring our readers tech news and reviews. The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free.

Here at ChiIL Mama, the tween, teen, my husband and I love to chill out with video games to relax and have fun. Thanks to our friends at Best Buy and our partnership with the Wolf Bloggers, we had a chance to score a review copy of Tomodachi Life for our 3DS. It's too much fun, and all of us have enjoyed seeing our personalized Mii characters populating the Tomodachi town and having virtual adventures. All our friends and family are there! This town rocks with magic shows, rock concerts staring your family members, conflicts and cooperation. You can even customize each character's exclamations (though the pronunciation may be a bit wonky unless you spell it phonetically).

Chill out with Hot Labor Day Weekend offers available at Best Buy:

Offer 1: 8/29/2014 – 9/1/2014 (4 Day Labor Day) - Online only Nintendo 2DS system - Save $30 (regularly $129.99 with savings only $99.99!).  

My kids both got DS systems years ago and we still have and use both, though we've added a 3DS as well. Check out Nintendo's latest, the 2DS, which plays all the great 3DS and DS games. Now you can take videos and pictures using your 2DS and they have a great entry price point of $129.99 into an expansive world of portable gaming.

Offer 2: 8/31/2014– Online only ––Save $5 on select 3DS games

Click here to get your Tomodachi Life from Best Buy and so many more great Nintendo games!

At first my Pokemon obsessed kids weren't sure Tomodachi Life looked that fun from the commercials they've seen, but once your friends and family populate your own personal island, hilarity ensues. The kids have been laughing lots and playing Tomodachi Life early and often. They've been entertained for hours making silly mash ups, creating clever shows, and exploring their own personalized Tomodachi Island. This is also a fun choice if you have kids of varying ages or a competitive one who gets moody about losing. It's non competitive, interactive, and as much fun to watch as it is to play. Help your friends and family problem solve in Tomodachi Life and watch the rewards roll in.

What can you do in Tomodachi Life?

•Make Music Videos – write songs and watch your Mii’s perform your creations…did we mention that they wear goofy outfits while on stage?

•Create Mii’s of your favorite celebrities – anyone can show up on your Tomodachi Life island

•Favorite/Least Favorite Foods – discover and feed your Mii’s what they love or what they hate…and watch the hilarious results

•Get Married and Have Kids – start a family in Tomodachi Life and experience your child growing up, walking for the first time, and maybe move off the island?!?!?!

•Personalities and Voices – not only can your create Mii’s that look like you and your friends, but you can also give them their own voice and personalities 

Disclaimer:  Once again, ChiIL Mama is elated to be a Best Buy WOLF (Women's Leadership Forum) Blogger and we're happy to partner up and bring our readers tech news and reviews. The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free.

Ultra HD TV is HERE at Best Buy @BestBuy #UHDatBestBuy

Why settle for a TV that's just OK when you can have one that's 4K!

Experience and learn about Ultra HD TV 

Every Saturday 11am-3pm

August 9 - November 1 with experts from 

LG, Samsung and Sony

Disclaimer:  ChiIL Mama is elated to be a member of Best Buy's WOLF (Women In Leadership) Bloggers. The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free.

Here at ChiIL Mama we love to watch movies and shows to relax and unwind. We also love to be on the cutting edge of new technology, so we are excited to partner up with Best Buy and share about the latest innovations, and 4K Ultra HD TVs are a BIG one.

Best Buy brings you the best 4K Ultra HD TVs. 

Make sure to visit a store near you to experience and learn about Ultra HD TV every Saturday 11am – 3pm and enter for a chance to win your own 55” Ultra HD TV (includes installation & Geek Squad Protection)!  Go to www.bestbuy/4kuhdevents for more information.

select stores will have exciting give-aways from Sony & LG including tickets and cord keepers while supplies last.  

Best Buy’s 4K Ultra HD TV’s will bring you:

Stunning Resolution:

Get four times the picture resolution of Full HD 1080p.  The increased pixel allows you to sit very close for a fully immersive experience.

Experiences That Feel Real:

Experiences that feel breathtakingly lifelike with amazing level of detail

Better Picture For Everything:

4K Ultra HD improves the quality of all current move & TV shows to gorgeous nearly 4k Ultra HD quality

Content is coming as Sony has introduced a 4K Ultra HD Media Player that comes loaded with free 4K content plus, you can download more than 200 4k films. Click here to find our more about Sony's new Ultra HD offerings.

Click here for Best Buy store locations hosting Ultra HD s and more about 

Disclaimer:  Once again, ChiIL Mama is elated to be a member of Best Buy's WOLF (Women In Leadership) Bloggers. The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free.

August Audio Fest Is The Best At Best Buy With Smokin' Samsung Deals 8/3-8/30 #AudioFest

Samsung rocks the music world. We should know. We just spent the whole weekend ChiILin' in Chi, IL with Samsung at the Lollapalooza Galaxy Stage & owners lounge! Back home the Samsung love fest continues. Our whole family has Galaxy S phones and we've been moving on up from early adapters with the original S series through the 3's and now 4's. 

Disclaimer:  ChiIL Mama is elated to be a member of Best Buy's WOLF (Women In Leadership) Bloggers. The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free.

So we were SO excited to be chosen to review the Samsung M5 Bluetooth Wireless speaker on bestbuy.com Black Model: WAM550/ZA.($299.99) and the Samsung Wireless Speaker Hub on bestbuy.com Model:WAM250/ZA.($49.99). 

Click here to check out Best Buy's Awesome Audio Fest Deals from 8/3 to 8/30!

Best Buy helps you enhance your home entertainment experience and upgrade your sound with additional components, speakers and headphones.

With a little help from Best Buy's Audio Fest, it can be music fest season in your own home all year long!

ChiIL Mama ChiILin' at the Samsung Stage at Lolla 2014--View from the Samsung Owners Lounge!

· Beginning 8/3/14 through 8/30/14 Best Buy will feature one month of deals audio specials, events & more.

· Best Buy is gathering the best offers on the best audio products throughout the entire month of August.

What We're ChiILin' With: 

SHAPE YOUR MUSIC EXPERIENCE

Samsung Shape™ Wireless Audio: a new and exciting way to listen to, share and experience music.

Where it's at... We got Bluetooth speakers and a speaker HUB...

Samsung Shape Wireless Audio is an expandable system – now music can follow you anywhere in your house. Play one song in any or all rooms, or different songs in different rooms from any number of speakers. Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® connectivity lets you send music from your library or favorite App straight to your AC powered speaker.

Control volume, streaming services and playlists, or switch to a speaker in a different room. However you enjoy your music, Samsung Shape™ Wireless Audio makes it happen.

Top content providers include: Rhapsody, iHeartRadio, Pandora, Spotify, tunein, amazon cloudplayer, tracks so you'll have no shortage of options and can enjoy YOUR favorite tunes. 

Our Take:

Pros:
1. Super simple set up. If you're not tech savvy, Samsung's for you. With the HUB just plug and play. The speakers will find your wifi (so you don't have to) and voila... you have an awesome sounding system!

 2. You can group or ungroup your speakers easily to play the same or different sources simultaneously. This is GREAT for our family, since we now have 2 music lovin' adult, a teen and a tween who are developing their own music taste.

3. Volume can be adjusted on your device or on the speakers. 

4. The speakers and HUB are big enough for room filling sound and small enough to easily move around and they have a small stand so they can be tipped upright for a slim, space saving placement.

5. You can easily play off of a lap top via Bluetooth, a pad or cell phone. Streaming sites work great, as does your own library of tunes.



Cons:
1.  The app occasionally freezes up and though the music keeps playing, you can't skip anything, adjust the volume, etc. unless you shut it down and restart it.

2.  There's no AUX jack to play any devices like an older ipod that doesn't have Bluetooth or wifi compatibility.

Overall, the Samsung Shape™ Wireless Audio system is a stellar set up for the price.  It sounds great, it's easy to install, and we've been thrilled with it.

More about the Samsung Shape™

Enjoy music stored on your iOS or Android device, PC or Mac with this Samsung M5 WAM550/ZA speaker that features a Bluetooth interface and NFC (near-field communication) technology for easy wireless pairing with compatible devices.

Product FeaturesCompatible with select iOS and Android devices and select PC and Mac computers

Including devices with iOS 4.3 or later or Android 2.3.3 or later and computers with Windows XP or later and Mac OS X 10.0 or later operating systems.

Built-in dual-band 2.4/5.0GHz wireless LAN

Allows easy connection to your home network, so you can enjoy Pandora, Amazon Cloud Player, Rhapsody and other music services through the speaker. An Ethernet port permits wired connectivity.

Bluetooth interface
Lets you wirelessly link with compatible Bluetooth-enabled devices.

NFC (near-field communication) technology

Helps simplify device pairing (includes NFC sticker).

Top-panel buttons

Include Internet radio preset, Bluetooth, TV SoundConnect, wheel-touch scroll volume dial and mute for easy operation. Also features WPS and pairing buttons on the back/side.

LED indicators

Keep you apprised of the speaker's status.

Decoding formats

Include AAC (DRM-free), MP3 (up to 320 Kbps), WAV, WMA, WMV (1/2/3/7/9), OGG and FLAC (up to 44.1kHz/16-bit) for versatile playback.

Multiroom/multizone support

Enables you to enjoy audio in multiple areas simultaneously.

Vertical foot stand

Allows stable placement.

Standard auxiliary input

Makes it easy to connect a wide range of compatible devices

Easily connect your wireless speakers with this Samsung WAM250/ZA hub that is designed for use with WAM750/751 wireless speakers and select Apple® and Android devices for wide-ranging compatibility.Product FeaturesCompatible with WAM750/751 wireless speakers

As well as select Apple and Android devices for wide-ranging use.

Lets you connect your wireless speakers

Helping to create a whole-home audio solution.

Multiple device capability

So you can connect more than 1 device simultaneously.

Easy setup

Makes getting started simple.



Looking to upgrade? August Audio Fest Is The Best At Best Buy:

· Visit a Best Buy store to test & try the latest & greatest in audio – from portable Bluetooth speakers and headphones, to home theater solutions and car audio.

· Best Buy has the best selection of audio products – come in and let Best Buy teach you how to upgrade your sound; LOVE THE WAY YOU LiSTEN.

Samsung SHAPE Wireless Audio System lets listen to, share and experience music how you live.

Whether it’s a single speaker in one room, or a multi room system in two rooms or every room in your home, it’s never been easier to immerse yourself in your favorite sounds.

Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® connectivity lets you send music from your library or favorite App straight to your speakers.

Apple, the Apple logo and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

Disclaimer:  Once again, ChiIL Mama is elated to be a member of Best Buy's WOLF (Women In Leadership) Bloggers. The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free.

Best Buy & HEOS Will Rock Your World With Their August Audio Fest #AudioFest

I live for music. I grew up with parents whose preferred backdrop for car trips and daily life was silence, so as soon as I was off to college I made up for lost time. Silence may be golden, but music is more precious than gold! If you love music like we do, Best Buy's August Audio Fest is the treasure trove for you. 

Disclaimer:  ChiIL Mama is elated to be one of Best Buy's WOLF Bloggers. The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free.  As always, our opinions are our own.

The whole family was super stoked when Best Buy asked us to review the HEOS by Denon ($399.98). I'm married to a professional Location Sound Engineer AKA: "Sound Guy", who loves music as much as I do, and our kids are growing up with a colorful audio tapestry of just about every genre out there. 

Do you love Audio? Do you enjoy your music at home and on the go?

Best Buy helps you enhance your home entertainment experience and upgrade your sound with additional components, speakers and headphones.  We have a sweet home stereo system, but we were lacking options for wireless multi-room playback, and easily hooking up our mobile devices. I have loads of new releases from bands to review and often end up playing them off my pathetic laptop or phone speakers for convenience, which don't do any genre justice.

With our wireless router and our new HEOS, we're set with booming bass and professional sound, and can play our favorites off Smartphones or pads, or stream Pandora, Spotify and more. Click here for more great info about Denon Heos at magnoliaav.com.

August Audio Fest is taking place across all Best Buy stores from 8/3/14 – 8/30/14

Best Buy will feature one month of audio specials, events & more. 

Click here starting August 3rd 
for all the great deals!


LOVE THE WAY YOU LiSTEN

Best Buy is gathering sweet offers on the best audio products throughout the entire month of August. Visit a Best Buy store to test & try the latest & greatest in audio – from portable Bluetooth speakers and headphones, to home theater solutions and car audio. Best Buy has the best selection of audio products – come in and let Best Buy teach you how to upgrade your sound.

What We're Playing With:

HEOS by Denon is a Wireless Multi-Room Sound System comprising a family of great-sounding music players for your whole home. You can enjoy your favorite streaming music services, internet radio or your own music collection and set-up is a breeze. There is a free app to control them from your iOS or Android phone or tablet.

HEOS5 is ideal for medium to large rooms such as dining rooms, larger bedrooms, offices or smaller living rooms.  The HEOS3 ($299.98) is ideal for smaller rooms, such as bedrooms or bathrooms, and are easy to move around the home.  The HEOS7 ($599.98) is ideal for large spaces, such as living rooms, great rooms; etc.

What We Dig:

I love the full, bass heavy sound of the HEOS and you can really crank it loud. 

It's also simple to adjust the volume from your mobile device or adjust or mute it on the speaker itself.

The HEOS App is free and the set up was really pretty simple.

HEOS is expandable and has multi-room capability. Even with one speaker, the sound is so full and powerful it easily fills our living and dining room.

The HEOS is great for streaming music stored locally on your iOS or Android smartphone or tablet. It's also an ideal way to stream from your favorite music service such as Pandora, Spotify, Deezer, Tunein or Rhapsody without compromising on quality.

What's Not Ideal:

We have had some issues with the app stopping or NOT stopping. It freezes up occasionally and the music continues to play, but can no longer be turned on/off or changed until you shut the app down entirely and log in again.

We had to jump through a few hoops to get it to find and recognize my phone library of tunes, and we still haven't found a way to shuffle the phone library, however Pandora came right up easily.

Do note, HEOS is not Bluetooth compatible or super portable (like heading to the beach or out in the yard) since the unit does still need to be plugged in and run through your wireless router. But it's small, and light weight, and simple to move from room to room with a built in handle. (It does have an AUX jack so you could play it outside with a device plugged in without wireless, or use it with an older ipod or non wifi compatible device.)

I dig the sound, but my husband thinks it sounds fairly mono and is a bit muffled when streaming tracks, but sounds great via the AUX. Though he is waaaaay more picky about audio than your average home listener, who doesn't work in a sound related field. It does sound a bit better across the room than up close.

Over all, we've all been pretty impressed with the HEOS, and it's a HUGE improvement over trying to listen to tunes via our mobile device speakers. 


Of course, everyone's taste is different, so the best bet is to head to Best Buy and give it a listen.

Disclaimer:  Once again, ChiIL Mama is elated to be one of Best Buy's WOLF Bloggers. The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free.  As always, our opinions are our own.