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Now Press Play
4.9(
15
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Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Matt was the fastest person to reply to my request and I appreciated how fast he was able to schedule my job. When he arrived he was very professional and not only spent time studying the best way to install my large screen tv and mantle mount but was extra careful about not making a mess or damaging anything in our new home. If you are looking to hire a true professional who goes above and beyond then Matt is your guy!"
Front
AV Equipment Rack
Surround Sound recessed LCR speakers
Ring Floodlight
Ring Floodlight, nighttime

+5

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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The High Tech Home ATX
4.7(
61
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Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"The technician came one time and installed my computer network wiring with good workmanship. He had the parts needed for the job and did not need to make a second trip. The technician was friendly and knowledgeable."
Response time1 day
39 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Automated Lifestyles of Texas
4.5(
12
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Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Joel has been amazing! After dealing with several other companies for the exact same work, Joel is a breath of fresh air. He doesn't overcomplicate or overprice the work. He is professional, pleasant and you know you can count on him to take care of the issues. I highly recommend him for any home system work! Thank you, Joel!"
Response time12 hrs
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Rudy Escobedo
5.0(
1
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Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

"I requested for Rudy to mount tv brackets in my new home as well as hang the tvs. He communicated with me quickly and was able to schedule an install exactly when I needed it! His price was extremely reasonable and the work he did was fantastic 100/10 would recommend to everyone!"
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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STELLAR Home Theater & Beyond
4.3(
55
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Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We were moving into a new home in the PH area of Dallas and wanted to get our Media Room, Stereo for House, LED TVs hung and Security Equipment Installed.  I had 7 different AV companies big the project (received 6 quotes, I am sure Royal Home Theater will eventually give me my quote (its only been a month). All of them came and walked the house and listened to our needs.  All but one pull together a proposal for us based on our requirements. The pricing was all over the board, from $15K to $40K for the thing we wanted.
Starlight initially came in on the high side, but we were impressed with their experience and quality of equipment they could offer (many vendors bid Snap AV, which is an installer OEM with cheap quality and high list prices so we eliminated them). We went back and forth and reached a price we could both live with and decided to proceed with them. 
They proposed the following:
Media Room:
-Sony Control 4 Receiver 7.2
-7 Klipsch 3800R Speakers & 1 Klipsch Subwoofer (they painted the speaker covers to match the room)
-They used my Epson 3020 projector
-Dragonfly 106" screen
-3d Sony Blu-Ray Player
-Integrated my Xbox
-Netgear Wireless Access Point
-SR-250 Remote to control the system (We wanted something smaller)
Whole House:
Marrantz Receiver 7.2
-6 Sets of Speakers (R350, 250 & 150) in the different rooms
-Sonos Player (love this!)
-Rack System in our Audio Closet
-They also mounted 5 TVs (all 60"+) on all of our walls and worked with ATT to get UVerse working properly (they put in surge protection outlets on all of them)
Security:
Wirepath Infrared Cameras & 2 TB Recorder
It takes about a week to order the equipment in so you need to plan that when you are in this process and expect that you will pay anywhere from 75%-90% of the cost of the equipment when you sign the contract. They ordered the equipment on a Thursday and came to start the job the following Wednesday. Their guys (Adrian was the lead and would recommend him highly) showed up on time, prepared to work. They did have a back order on the speakers so Shane (the owner) actually upgraded our speakers to the 3800 in the media room so we could be done for the weekend. I had wanted to provide my own Projector as had gotten one as a gift from a friend and it turned out that the projector didn't work properly (some gift). They were actually really good about this, most companies would have charged you to come back out and install, but Adrian actually came out on Saturday morning and installed the 3020 for me that I picked up at BB (they offered to give me a loaner as well or sell me one, but  we had planned a movie sleepover for our son in the media room that Saturday night so decided to just get one myself). Adrian spent his Saturday making sure my system was fully operational before Saturday night. The sleepover was a huge hit. They sent their painter over the following week to paint all the speaker covers to match our walls and did an excellent job.
They came back the following Monday to do the whole house installation (they had to cut 6 sets of speakers into the various rooms). This can take a while as the installer had to tone them out (find them).  They installed all of them and put in controllers so we could manage the sound for each room. Highly recommend doing controls like this as you don't want to have to play in every room at the same volume. We had Sonos installed, which I would highly recommend.
They came back the next day and did the Camera System, which we set up so we could watch on our Ipads/iPhones and would recommend that as well. The multiple cameras definitely give good piece of mind. Get the Infrared as it works well. You also want at least a TB HD to record the camera feeds (especially if you have 4 or more camera).
In Summary, I would share that like all projects of this scale there are always going to be small hiccups along them way, but what is most important for me is how they are handled. Shane and his team (Danny -Operations Lead and Adrian -Project Lead) were 100% committed to make sure we were satisfied and did whatever was needed to do so. Whether it was Adrian coming out on his day off or Shane upgrading my speakers because the ones we ordered got backordered, they were professional from start to finish. You can definitely find someone cheaper out there, but what I have learned is you get what you pay for and it we didn't want someone who would nickle & dime us whenever something changed because they have you under contract. They were always fair and worked with us to come up with a good solution. We love our media room and use it almost daily. I was personally surprised how often my family uses the whole home audio (so simple my 11 yr old son controls from his iPad). The security cameras give my wife piece of mind.  They are good people who deliver a quality product at a fair price.
The most telling thing to share is that we are about to put in a pool and will definitely use Shane and his team to do our AV for it as well and would not use them unless we were fully satisfied with their work (you can see from my other reviews when I am not happy with someone). 
Good luck!


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Media Rooms and Home Theaters
Whole Home Automation
Southlake Theater Room
Plano Living Room
Attic Conversion

+1

Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Full Range AV Technologies LLC
4.9(
14
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Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Amazing group of workers. I highly recommend them for any of your electrical needs from wiring to installing tv mounts. They do it all and with a passion. Super friendly and i would recommend them to anyone!"
TV Hang Install
Wire Concealment
Conference System
Law Firm
Final Look

+17

Response time3 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Earlee Bird Audio, LLC
5.0(
8
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Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Nathan did a great job installing a mantle mount for our 82 inch TV. He also installed a sound bar and set it up with our Bose system. He was professional and knowledgeable. We highly recommend his services."
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+4

Response time3 days
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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FAQs for home theater surround sound system installation projects in Austin, TX

Installing ceiling speakers is challenging and often the most difficult type of installation for surround sound systems. It involves electrical work and cutting into the ceiling, all done from a ladder, which can slow progress and increase labor costs. You can save money by choosing surface-mounted speakers on brackets instead of in-ceiling designs.

Surround sound systems are worthwhile if you value immersive experiences for movies and gaming. For casual music listening or TV watching, the benefits may not justify the costs. Consider testing a system at a retail store to determine if it's right for you. Starting with a standard 5.1 system allows you to upgrade over time.

Soundbars are an efficient audio solution that delivers clear sound. They can simulate the surround sound experience when you pair them with satellite speakers. However, dedicated 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound systems offer superior fidelity and immersive performance that is essential for fully engaging movie, TV, and gaming experiences.

The cost to install a home theater system represents a comprehensive entertainment experience that transforms your living space. Building a home theater system costs an average of $17,500, including essential components such as a large TV or projector, a surround sound system, premium seating, and a media center. The overall expense adjusts based on room dimensions and the quality of each appliance, ensuring that every installation meets specific spatial and performance requirements. This structured cost approach provides a clear framework for achieving a high-performance home theater.

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