Audio Video Architects

My job was pretty basic, but Shawn came by to check it out.
Once he understood the requirements, he had one of his guys come and do the installation.
I was very happy with the work, he did a very through job cleaning up, and then he took the time to demonstrate the system.
Will definitely go back to AVA for my future needs.

I can’t recommend Shawn and AVA highly enough… He is awesome and will continue to be my go-​to guy for many reasons. First, as the name implies, he’s a true architect, helping to design my in-​home networking and home theater system. Relatively small job for him but still a complex, stealth install (no visible wires, hidden rack of components in a closet, center channel speakers hidden in fireplace behind TV that is on a motorized mount that drops down for optimal sight line and sound). He’s very knowledgable in recommending the best possible combo of components given a budget and delivers on budget and at very fair/​competitive prices. Secondly, his craftsmanship is second to none. Clean, professional install with amazing attention to detail, including daily cleanup of the job site as other reviewers have said. Finally, his after-​the-​sale service is amazing. We’ve had a few issues over the last year (mostly user error) and despite being very busy, Shawn is always available to help, resolve issues, and make sure we get the most out of the system. Bottom line, he’s an A/​V ninja… definitely give him a call.

I highly recommend Shawn and AVA. Anyone serious about their AV setup would benefit from his services, and I recommend picking up the phone and making a call. Shawn did a wonderful job on my project, delivering excellent workmanship, value, and efficiency. He is a good listener, hard worker, and all around great guy. I can tell from his other projects and from my experience with him that he can handle projects big or small. I’ve recommended him to friends and family, and having been years out from the project, I can also commend his customer service. Top notch!

Honest, quick, super nice! Last year, Shawn updated my TV system. He got rid of the rats’ nest of wires that the previous installer had left me with, and I was very happy! Then my sound sporadically stopped playing last month. Shawn came out, tested the system and figured out the problem. As the receiver was under warranty, the replacement was installed and my system set up (including my Xfinity upgrade!) in no time and with no additional charge! If you need help with or want to upgrade your home system. Please call these guys.

We can only ditto what others have said. Shawn helped us figure out a system that worked for us in a loft condo, his install was on time and on budget, he and his workers were amazing at clean up every day (which is important when everything is basically in one room!), he was wonderful in explaining how everything works (to a couple of techno-​dinosaurs, that is saying a lot), and his follow-​up service is wonderful. There have been a few glitches (user error!) and he either came by and fixed it or provided perfect step-​by-​step instructions for us to fix it. We can’t recommend him enough. And do!

Shawn did a fantastic job both conceptualizing and installing a surround sound system in our basement. He stuck within a reasonable budget and delivered on everything quickly. He’s an excellent communicator, punctual and all around good guy. I highly recommend him for all your video/​audio needs. You’ll get great results!

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Shawn recently installed a projector and rack system in our media room downstairs. We gave Shawn a budget upfront and he was able to deliver a great solution that meets our needs perfectly. He was very easy to work with and able to think outside the box in tailoring the perfect set up for us. We would highly recommend Shawn for any job, big or small

Seven years ago, Shawn installed a system in my home that met my needs up until I sold the home. Over the years, there were some bumps, but Shawn was there to help me troubleshoot as needed and got me up and running in no time. It’s worth noting that most of the bumps were user error or related to the wiring in the house. Their workmanship was amazing, its rare that I find a contractor that cleans up to my satisfaction and Shawn and his team did that. Despite the part where he had to spend hours on his belly in a hot, small crawl space of an attic pulling cables and came out covered in insulation.
I’ve just purchased my second home and one of my first calls was to Shawn to get it wired up — here’s looking at the system evolved…

I contacted Shawn in early December to do a fairly simple installation: route some HDMI and audio wires from one wall to another in my home. Shawn promptly stopped by and gave a quote for the task at hand. This was a smaller job than he and his crew typically do, but I was delighted to find Shawn willing to help out and get the job done in a really short amount of time (I was hoping to get it done by Christmas).
Shawn and his crew were really professional, did the work in a timely fashion and the results were stellar!
I can’t recommend these guys enough, and will definitely be using them again should the situation arise.

I can not begin to express the incredible job that Shawn of AVA has done in the installation of our complicated home entertainment center. I had major problems attempting to reinstall it into my new home myself and had it not been for Shawn it would have turned into a genuine nightmare. Shawn is professional, extremely knowledgeable, meticulous, thorough, very easy to work with, and he also shows up for time for his appointments. I recommend Shawn without any hesitation whatsoever.
He terrific!

“Can’t you find a home theater guy out there in California who can help you,” my tech-​crazy father in New York kept asking me. I told him I had tried and tried and that he needed to understand how rare a good home theater guy is in the Bay Area. Then I met Shawn and he was the answer to my (and my father’s) prayers. When he came for the first visit, I ran through a series of projects we needed done — TV mounting downstairs, new surround sound, need the equipment in another room since we have a baby who gets into everything; want small TV in the kitchen (has complicated wiring); and then what to do about the living room — the previous owner had had a very sophisticated system but we needed someone who could make the space work for us. Shawn mounted a 55″ TV, installed a Denon switching receiver, BlueRay, Apple TV and more and then programmed the universal remote. He came three days to our house and got it done, even when the wiring proved a bit challenging. I appreciated his calm and confidence enormously. We are so lucky to have found him to help us with our home theater needs.

Not to pile on, but another 5-​start review for Shawn with AVA. He truly helped us «architect» a system that worked for us. He also had to start with the failures of another home AV guy who really put in a sub-​standard system.
We have what I consider a very complicated system (Tuner, DVD, DVR, Ipod stand, Apple TV, and a Wi game) with USB ports we wanted in the wall. Our internet entry point is upstairs, while our system is downstairs.
We now have a system with a single remote (YES, one remote for EVERYTHING) that uses visual icons to guide us through the daily usage.
Not only was the install done on-​time and on budget, but the after the sale service has been stellar. When we changed cable providers and changed DVR’s, Shawn came over and not only reprogrammed the remote, but also took all of our learnings and made the system smarter for us.
I highly recommend Shawn and his company.

I was referred to Shawn from a colleague in my office. My client needed some TV’s installed in a highrise tower in South Beach. I called Shawn and he was able to come take a look the same day and make arrangements to install shortly after. Install looks great and I will recommend his service to others.
Matt Francis
Paragon Real Estate Group

Shawn masterminded the design and installation of my complex AV system (5 distinct TV sets and sound systems). He is extremely knowledgeable and dependable. He continues to provide support of every kind. I would recommend him to anyone. Thank you, Shawn!

Shawn, the AV wizard I like to call him, is beyond thorough. He thought of many use-​cases I didn’t and kept in close contact with me throughout the process to ensure that we were on the same page. He worked fast and efficiently to get our AV rack system set-​up in our new house before we moved in. What a treat to have audio in 3 rooms on the day we moved in! Shawn always found innovative & creative work-​arounds to an issue that presented itself, such as…“surprise, we didn’t have any grounded electrical in our 1939 house!”. Welcome to the world of knob and tube. Shawn provided us options throughout the install regarding components that we hadn’t thought of at the start but remained cost conscious as he knew our new home owners budget constraints. In a word… TALENTED. We are absolutely thrilled with our system!

We used Shawn at the recommendation of my electrician when an alternate bid seemed too high. Shawn was terrific. He was knowledgable, responsive and very honest. His bid was about half of the other guy. His approach is straightforward and he makes it easy for the customer to use in the end. Thumbs up to Shawn!

Shawn did the original work on my unit and I’ve used him on several other projects over the 2+ yrs since. Timely, reliable, knows A /​V inside and out — and most importantly, explained to me — in terms I could understand –what he was doing, why, and how to use my equipment post installation. Highly recommend.