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Top-Rated Home theater surround sound system installers in New Canaan - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Wa/ve Sound and Security, LLC
Wa/ve Sound and Security, LLC
4.6(
61
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Home Theater Surround Sound System - Install

Serving New Canaan, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wes was very professional he came to my house offered several products to assist with my home theater install at a great price. He also installed everything making it look neat and very clean. Would definatley do business again."
speaker mounted on the wall and camera in corner
surveillance camera
Surveillance  Camera on Wall
surveillance camera mounter between ceiling joists
Under eve camera

+10

Response time2 days
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Avatar for BBR AUDIO & VIDEO
BBR AUDIO & VIDEO
5.0(
49
)
Home Theater Surround Sound System - Install

Serving New Canaan, CT and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"James and Zach were fantastic. They installed a sound system for me with a lot of complications inherent to the project. They problem-solved their way through the 2-day effort with great attitudes and helpful explanations. As the project scaled up, they were sure to warn me about extra costs and get my approval. James reminded e to call if I had any questions or problems going forward. The system sounds great and I highly recommend Black Barrel. (Bowers and Wilkins and Sonos speakers, Marantz receiver, Audio Technica turntable, Panasonic BluRay and a 65? Sony Bravia TV)"
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Post-drywall and flooring, pre-drop-ceiling
Post-insulation, pre-drywall
Framing and rough electrical

+15

Response time1 day
Response rate99%
Recommended by65%of homeowners
Avatar for All City Installs
All City Installs
4.9(
48
)
Home Theater Surround Sound System - Install

Serving New Canaan, CT and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This provider, Melvin from All City was one of the nicest and most accommodating vendors I have ever worked with. The offer was for a tilting tv mount. I wrote All City and asked if it was possible to get a full motion tv mount. They immediately wrote back and said absolutely but it would be a little extra which I expected as the bracket costs more. Scheduling was very easy and immediate, only like 3 days after I bought the service.

Most importantly, apparently my old New York City address was in the Angies list system and Melvin texted me on the day of the appointment, near the time of the appointment that he was close to my building. Well I knew this didn't sound right as I don't live in a building anymore but rather in a house 40 minutes away from NyC without traffic in Westchester. When I contacted Melvin he couldn't have been nicer or more understanding of the mistake (not sure if it was mine or Angies List but certainly wasn't his) and said no problem he would get in his car and head up to the house now. Anyone who knows NY City and traffic, let alone the extra gas and tolls and time, would understand if Melvin said sorry I can't do today or have to reschedule or have to charge extra now or have to refund altogether but he answered with the easiest going "no problem mistakes happen" and headed right up to Westchester to my house.

Once at my house he found that the install may require an extension cord to run through the wall. I wasn't home but he called me and asked if I had one. I wasn't sure and directed him to where one might be, but in the interim he offered that "not to worry," if I didn't have an extension cord he would run out to a local store and get it for me to complete the install (ends up I had one that he found). People in general don't go out of there way like this, and I greatly appreciated it.

After the install he texted me a picture of the completed job and stated that if I wasn't completely satisfied he would be happy to come back and fix or reposition anything. None of which is needed as the installation was perfectly positioned and professionally installed. If you have the need, I highly recommend Melvin from All City!
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flat screen hung on the wall on a tilting bracket and concealed wires.
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flat screen hung on the wall, concealed wires and sound bar.
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+5

Recommended by97%of homeowners
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FAQs for home theater surround sound system installation projects in New Canaan, CT

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