Focus Point
Our Vision
Achieving your home theater, smart home, audio, video, and lighting control system’s goals just got easier. We are committed to identifying your specific project needs, scope of work (work to be performed), budget, product selection, Integrator selection, design, layout, and final system testing to maximize your project’s success.
When investing in a Home Theater, Audio, Video, Home Automation, Networking and Lighting Control System there is need to have someone dedicated to the client side. We address this need by providing help to you no matter what stage in the process you find yourself. This need is driven by a growing number of small companies with very skilled and talented install technicians who may have expertise in running wire and connecting components. While these qualifications are great to have on the implementation phase. If you don’t get the project scope (qualifying goals) planning, design and layout correct. The problems will compound, performance will suffer and cause cost overruns. Qualifying the project goals is key. In addition coming up with the correct layout that blends with the design feel and balance’s usability, utility, performance, and appeal are crucial steps to your projects success.
Dealing with the complexities of the fast paced electronics industry presents many challenges for the end user. Even picking the right professional AV contractor can be daunting task. Misunderstandings in quote and system design stage can be very confusing and can grow into costly mistakes by the end of a project. Most importantly this maddening experience creates such a disgruntled situation every time you use the system. This frustration is exaggerated when project goals and expectations aren’t met. These can lead to the investment not being used consequently reducing it’s value. Above all if something goes bad you now have a reduced trust and scarred the relationship with one of the most qualified people to resolve your problem.
There is one area I have found with the electronics industry is manufactures and end users have struggled finding the right jack of all trades to represent them. As product profits have declined and systems have become more complex many integrators struggle to find the balance. You can end up in a frustrating situation picking the right solution with the wrong support. As a result this is why many Architects, Designers, Contractors, and Builders want no responsibility in this area. I you find this is the case that is like “a road sign saying trouble ahead proceed with caution at your own risk” there have been problems in your area with integrators.
With over 30 years experience in the industry (installation tech, sales, management, owner, consultant). We have crossed many of the hurdles keeping you from a successful project and have worked with many different trades to reach our clients goals. We will assist you in working with your team, architect, designer, integrator, and contractor. We can assist in design, layout, budget scope (your systems goals), product selection, integrator selection, implementation review, final project review, and final audio calibrations. Likewise, as someone who is passionate about enjoying the technologies everyday we are just as passionate about finding the right solution for you. We will be your tech whisperer to help you understand your options and interpreting your home technology needs and turn them into project goals. We have seen first hand over the years many problems that could have been avoided. For example the challenges were caused from improper qualifying (project scope, system goals), poor communication, improper design, install/implementation, budgeting, computer networking, and final calibrations that are holding them back from enjoying the system they deserve. We’ve been dropped into far less than ideal situations to save the day and rescue what we could. It is very disappointing for us to see what could have been avoided. In addition we appreciate all of the love and praise from those we have rescued. We will assist you from any stage you need help with from start to finish. We know you need someone on your side that can identify and understand your needs without any undo bias to a particular manufacture or system but to find the best fit for you to get the best implementation. Someone needs to stand up for your interests and individual project challenges.
Above all when you get a Home Theater or Media Room right it can be a very satisfying experience that provides your family many years of excitement. A quality “smart home” project can lead to many years of enjoyment that can solve so many frustrating daily tasks with life at home and work. These solutions properly implemented will improve your quality of life.
When you are stuck on a project and can’t find the right solution we have your back. When you purchased a home with a system and don’t understand what you have let us know we can help. When you are confused about speaker locations, 2 vastly different quotes, what type of display (projector, TV, etc.) to pick, what types of speakers, where to put to the equipment centralized audio and video, what control system is best for my needs and budget. Call us and let us help you review and find the best solution for you. We have solved situations you haven’t even thought of yet. If we can’t help you find the solution there may not be one. We love a challenge wether it is design, reliability of already installed system, or a performance challenge you have our experience and connections to lean on to make sure you get it right.
We cover some specific challenges in our blog and vlog please check in to learn more. We will also have some e-books and training courses to assist with common problems. We look forward to helping you achieve the level of success you deserve.
Home Theater/Audio Video/Media Rooms
The shear passion we possess for getting the best performance out of your home theater or media multi purpose room is second to none. We pride ourselves in achieving the best sounding performing surround sound system for your budget, function and design layout. This provides you with an appealing room you want to spend time in. When the occasion calls you will be transformed into an unforgettable theatrical experience. You can choose who would like to share it with or keep it to yourself. Your movie and entertainment enjoyment is no longer dependent on those you have to sit next to. You always can have the best seat in the house. Your Media room or Theater becomes the “talk of the town”. Many client’s have enjoyment having their kid’s close in those influential years when your home becomes the destination point so you can keep an eye on the activities. These rooms not only provide movie and TV event entertainment but they also can give you an unmatched gaming experience. You may also choose to keep it to yourself if you don’t enjoy being Mr. or Mrs popularity. owning the systems empower you with control over your entertainment experiences. We know how to navigate and balance the daunting task of budgeting, room design, and performance to make sure you achieve the look, feel, and experience you desire. Increasing the value of your investment while providing enjoyment for many years to come.
Audio Video Distribution
First for those that have never heard of this. Audio Video distribution is the simplest and cleanest way to make the audio and video experiences around the home disappear into their environment. Second keeping the design look and feel of a room or location while only exposing itself with the performance. In addition this can help keep TV’s, speakers, electronics, wires etc. from overpowering the room. The distributed audio video system ‘hides’ the equipment in another room or location so that you don’t have to have amplifiers, cd players, “boxes sitting out in every room or location you would like music. It also eliminates the need for cable box, streaming devices, and disc players from having to be located everywhere a TV/Display is located to enjoy your favorite shows and movies.
User Interface, Control & Automation
One thing we have experienced over the 30 years of providing the fun and exciting home theater/media rooms, Even the best performing systems are useless and underused if no one knows how to operate them. Choosing the right Interface that gives you the control and power over the confusion, chaos of life at home or just wanting to watch a movie or TV show. this is often overlooked area. Many have never owned a control system that can help with the mundane tasks of life at home or help protect 2nd, 3rd homes from expensive catastrophes. Home Automation can range from completing simple tasks like lighting a room or turning on the TV and associated equipment to your favorite morning news. or turning a huge box of light switches into a couple of keypad. Home Automation can turn on all the devices for a room and turn to your favorite channel. These smart home, home control, home automation system can revolutionize your daily life at home if implemented correctly. Many clients just simply not know what is available much less how to navigate the process. Once you own a properly control home trying to live with out it will feel like having to use an outhouse or candles. Sometimes we forget what a luxurious lifestyle we live with electricity, plumbing/running water, and climate conditioning. Don’t be stuck thinking these are all just new cutting edge technologies for Tech-head’s out there or just the top 1%. Many reliable solutions are available to grow with your budget and needs.
Calibration
Even if you have already purchased a surround sound system or home with it installed. We can assess your needs and make sure it is performing up to it’s potential. We check your settings and installation to make sure that everything is working. We also address room correction calibration which is a complicated process of adjusting the level, delay and EQ settings to make sure your system performs it’s best for your environment. This requires many years of training and experience but advanced testing equipment to get a picture of the room interaction and a trained ear for the final adjustments. Most built-in calibration set-up just don’t get close to what a professional can achieve. We recommend to reduce your equipment budget down a notch if you need to because a proper calibration will give you a MUCH more enjoyable upgrade than a comparable equipment upgrade. Many clients swore that we had changed out the equipment and they thought it sounded great before.
Testimonials & Feedback
Here is the way some of our client’s feel about us.
” We moved our system from an old house where it sounded great. At this house it sounded horrible. Why? We found the Guru, he calibrated (room correction) for the new environment. It opened up and sounded better than it ever did at the other house. I can’t believe the difference. I originally thought something was wrong with the gear from the move”
Steve
Park City UT
“After working with the Guru for over 16 years he has always had our best interest in mind. We trust him to match us up with the appropriate tech for our needs and usability.. He is always there to answer our calls and problems no matter how big or small!!! We find him honest, kind, friendly, and approach every project with optimism and a sense of fun. We are so grateful we found him all those years ago and look forward to future projects as our needs change!!!
Nancy L.
Davidson NC
” We went from barely using to system to never wanting to turn it down. It is like a private concert every time we turn it on. It is truly amazing I can pick out every instrument in the band and know exactly where everyone is on stage. From just a calibration WOW just WOW! The system was so clear that my wife who is hard of hearing teared up because she could now hear the words. “
Mikey D.
Wilmington NC
” What a huge difference a calibration can make. Our surround sound system was barley used. He changed the configuration and setup of the equipment and It’s like we upgraded the whole system. He just did a calibration. I would have swore he replaced the speakers and amps. We love it and now the family uses it all the time. “
Matt
NC
” I hated the fact I sent so much money I on high end components , amps, speakers, cables, and professional installation that seemed to be a complete failure. The system drastically underperformed.expectations. Then the Guru got ahold of it and performed his magical audio wizardry and calibrated the system. Boom! the system came alive and turned into one of the best systems I have ever owned. Now I enjoy it all the time. Coming from a system I didn’t want to even turn on to this with just adjustments, time alinement, minor component configurations, and final tweaking by ear. Blows my mind I would have thought he did a major upgrade to all of my equipment. What a difference a proper configuration and calibration makes.”
Matthew
NC
” AV Guru may not be a good enough name for him I think the AV tech whisperer may be better he was able to communicate clearly and work with my husband (who wanted the best media room sound and picture), our designer (to keep me happy walking into the room), our architect (room layout & sound isolation needs), contractor (explaining techniques) and managed to keep everyone happy and achieve all our goals. It looks great, sounds great, easy for all of us to use, and he kept everyone well informed. I can’t imagine how I would have gone through all that alone”
John & Sarah
NC
Mary
Lake Wylie SC
William
NC
” My system came to life and you could watch more comfortably for longer periods of time after the calibration. Before you could barely make it through a movie. The explosions were loud and would run you out of the room but then you could hear the dialog. Now you can set it and forget it. We are good to binge when ever we want “
Mike
ID
What can we do for you?
Get on the Path to Achieve your A/V Automation Goals
System Design
We are here for you and your projects success. We can provide specific room equipment layouts, help with product selection, budgeting, finding the right control system, floor plan drawings and system requirements, scope of work and help walk you through the process. We are here to help you get through the process nice and smooth and end up with the best performing solution for your budget. We help layout your needs in dedicated home theater rooms ( acoustic design, sound proofing/Isolation, layout and speaker positions), home automation, lighting control, media rooms, distributed audio and video systems, and home networking designs to meet the demands of such systems.
A Successful Automation solution can completely change the way you enjoy your home environment.
We are here to help you through the process of getting to live with a automated home. Once you experience living with a properly automated home it is like trying to going back to using an outhouse or a house without running water or electricity. Yes it will not kill you if you lose ether for a short time nut you don’t want to be without them for long. They bring a new level of comfort to the home.
Quote Interpretation/Review
If you only need us to interpret or review a proposal or quote of a Home Theater, Media Room, Surround Sound, Smart Home, Home Automation, Home Control, Audio Video Distribution Systems, I do technology geek language for your or just discuss the options and make recommendations we are here for you. We are happy to review and discuss quotes on home cinemas, home automation, lighting control, media rooms, distributed/whole house audio systems, outdoor living audio video systems, control systems, home networking/wifi and basic home electronic packages.
Quote Interpretation/Review
If you only need us to interpret or review a proposal or quote of a Home Theater, Media Room, Surround Sound, Smart Home, Home Automation, Home Control, Audio Video Distribution Systems, I do technology geek language for your or just discuss the options and make recommendations we are here for you. We are happy to review and discuss quotes on home cinemas, home automation, lighting control, media rooms, distributed/whole house audio systems, outdoor living audio video systems, control systems, home networking/wifi and basic home electronic packages.
Final Audio Calibration
Is the performance what you expected? Do your have a hard time understanding the actor’s dialog but explosions are way to loud? Do you find yourself adjusting the volume too much during the movie? Do you find yourself underwhelmed with the way programs and movies sound after making such an investment in the room? Does the not sound move around the room? Is the bass really loud in certain seats and non existent in others? If you answered YES to any of these questions you need to have a conversation with us and are in need of an audio calibration.
The most important component of your system. You have invested in many different components, TV or projector, speakers , control equipment and install, make sure that you have addressed the final piece of the puzzle to achieve maximum performance out of your investment. The audio calibration. Audio calibrations address the way your system interacts with the room. Without this you’re leaving too much of the experience and equipment performance on the table. The room shape, furnishings, speaker placement and even where you source your content (ie. movies, TV, Streaming, Blu-ray, etc.) will affect the sound. We adjust the settings necessary to make sure your speakers and equipment are setup for the best sound in your room. Your expensive equipment will not perform to it capability unless it is tuned to your environment and the way you provide content. This is by far the easiest way to improve you system. A properly installed and calibrated system will outperform a bump in equipment level every time.