We have used Universal Home Theater twice now, once when setting up our home, and again recently…read morewhen we moved into our apartment. Every time Virgil and Dan have shown up, they are in full professional mode, assessing the situation, making sure we have everything needed for a smooth setup. These last couple of visits have been in Covid-time, and they wore masks the whole time. I'm grateful for the couple of times when I couldn't figure something out with our system, and called Virgil, who cheerfully got me on the right path. I would use Universal again, and give this company my whole-hearted endorsement.

Called the number listed, a man answered the phone and I had to be the one to confirm who I was…read morespeaking with instead of him leading with who I was calling. Instead of saying "yes, this is Universal Home Theater" he responded "how can I help you" and after proceeding with the reasoning for my call, he states they no longer do installations... Odd since the business says open and there are current reviews. I love when people show their true colors immediately as it allows me to hire real professionals who actually align with me.

We contracted with Ted to install a ceiling fan in our home office. He was very repponsive on Yelp…read moreand quoted us a fair price for the install and any drywall cuts and repairs. Once he was here, we asked him his opinion on two wall switches in a different room that were not working, and he stayed longer (while I ran to Home Depot for new toggle switches) to fix both of them as well for just a little more added to our total. The fan install was a little more difficult than Ted anticipated, and it was an insane night in our home as well (my husband's car was at the shop and he needed it for work the next day so we had to get that taken care of while Ted was here working) - I'm sure he thought we were nuts, but he was very gracious and understanding about everything! The end results look great, and I am SO happy our light switches are working again - all of this was done for a third of the cost we were quoted by someone else to just do the install and paint the office ceiling (we ended up doing the painting ourselves anyway). We will definitely be calling on Ted in the future for all our other electical needs - he is knowledeable, quick, and neat. Thanks, Ted! Do not hesitate to give him a shout out if you need electrical work or wiring done.

Communicative, professional and did great work installing a new chandelier and then cleaned two…read morevery old (50+ years) crystal chandeliers. They look amazing and the installation was done quickly.

Just had my home audio upgraded by Chicagoland Home Theatre Inc. and WOW!!!…read more Carl designed the system with Bowers & Wilkins 603 S3 speakers, a Bowers & Wilkins HTM6 S3 center, and a REL HT/1205 sub, and I honestly cannot believe how good it sounds!!! Dialogue is crystal clear, the bass is insane but still super clean, and movies feel like a full-on theater experience now. I keep replaying scenes just because it sounds so good!!! Everything was set up and tuned perfectly. If you're even thinking about upgrading your sound, do it!!! Best decision I've made in a long time!!!

From the owner: At Chicagoland Home + Theatre, we transform homes and commercial spaces into smart, immersive…read morespaces designed for both comfort and wow factor. Whether you're building your dream home, upgrading your living room into a cinematic escape, or need a seamless whole-home audio system, we handle it all — with precision, style, and tech that just works. We specialize in: - Custom home theater design - Whole-home audio and video systems - Smart home automation (lights, shades, AV, and more) - Clean, hidden installs and post-project support Locally owned and operated right here in Chicagoland, we work with homeowners, builders, and designers to make sure your tech experience is smooth, stylish, and future-ready.

Hired Twizted Home Entertainment through Thumbtack. I thought the team was generally good to work…read morewith while the install was happening, albeit a few issues here and there. However, later found out that there was substantial damage done to one of the speakers I had installed (MSRP $999/each). I reached out to the owner and was told there was no way their team could've caused that damage and to return my products to the vendor. Pictures show this is clearly not an issue from use, as the driver is pretty much shoved in on one side. Notwithstanding, some of the work was not performed as initially discussed (i.e. ethernet cables to cameras were run outside instead of through soffits/attics), and the team was quick to make holes in the ceilings and walls (which ended up being in the wrong places). Given how things have shaken out, I cannot recommend this company for any work. Let the work speak for itself in the photos and see the other reviews online regarding damage. The free work Ron mentioned is shown below with the one ethernet cable hanging from the side of the house. I paid in full afterwards, so if I had high expectations or demands that were "met," I think the highest expectation I had was for them not to damage the very thing they're installing. I actually have texts from Mo partway into the installation where he essentially told me to install things myself because he thought they were too valuable for him to install (which was part of the services I hired them for). Also beware of some of the other positive reviews, as one just popped up that of course mentions "no holes" for similar set up and the initials match one of the employees on Yelp (Mo N.), but on Google and Thumbtack it shows two different names altogether for the same review. Seems like they're padding the reviews and photos so you won't see the work they did at my home.... They're also now threatening me via text to stop updating my reviews for calling them out. There's been a handful of 5 star reviews in the last 24 hours after posting my review used some old photos from their Thumbtack and website (which they removed and replaced).

Twizted Home Entertainment exceeded all expectations. From start to finish, their team was…read moreincredibly thorough in helping us select the right sound equipment and integrating it seamlessly with our short throw projection TV and in-home sound system--which hadn't been working since we moved in. They didn't just stop at audio/video setup either. They connected all of our TVs, shades, and thermostats to a single, easy-to-use app on our phones, making our home smarter and more convenient than ever. Mo, in particular, was outstanding--knowledgeable, detail-oriented, and truly focused on customer service. Not only was the entire experience smooth and professional, but the cost was also significantly lower than other quotes we received. We'll definitely be using Twizted again in the future and highly recommend them to anyone looking for smart home or entertainment system services. A+ experience all around.

Tony was fantastic. The process of getting a quote and then having him do the work was easily the…read moreeasiest home improvement project I've ever had. He did really great work and while he wanted my input he was quick to let me know of a different solution or idea to make the TV look even better. It was a quick install and worth every penny!

Tony was on time, neat and did a professional job with our TV wires behind the wall hookup…read more Highly recommend.

Very professional and he knew his craft!…read more Television was mounted and looked stunning.

Eli is very knowledgeable and very detailed in his craft. Fast response and great communication. He…read morewalked through every step of the process and how to use all the new toys. Installation was flawless, I highly recommend!

Bobby & Joe installed my TV mount in my spare room and did an excellent job. I decided to have my…read moreTV mounted in my master bedroom. I was very happy with their previous service, so I hired them again. Once again, an excellent job. They know what they're doing, they're very helpful, and they clean up after themselves. I could not ask for better. You will not be disappointed with hiring these 2 to do your job.

From the owner: Hardwired are professionals in the installation of TV Mounts, HD Security Cameras, Custom Home…read moreTheater Systems, Network Data Cables and much, much more! We have years of professional experience! Call now for a free estimate and site survey!

If I could give 10 stars, I would…read more Adam installed some outdoor speakers on our rooftop deck this summer as well as installed a new Nest thermostat, and I cannot say enough positive things about the entire experience. Adam and his partner were punctual, thorough, friendly, and really went above any beyond (e.g. - they proactively replaced our outdoor outlet cover, which apparently wasn't to code) to provide us with the best customer service. Adam was also extremely responsive to all of our communications, and he even came back for a follow-up visit when we were having some issues with our WiFi network connectivity. He of course solved our problem, and he didn't charge us a dime to do so. We cannot stress enough that this was a grade-A, 100% wonderful and reasonably priced experience from start to finish, and we're just sorry we didn't write this review sooner, because Adam deserves it. Thank you again - we're so grateful for your awesome customer service. Cynthia & Meredith

Adam was so knowledgeable and helped me a great deal. He is the one person you should definitely…read moreuse. Very timely and HE does excellent work. Lynn Cohen. RN

Quality work. Knowledgeable. Good price. The guys did a good job. I would use them again.read more

Alex is quick to respond and showed up exactly when he said he would. He mounted my tv and hid the…read morewires so it looks great! He even worked around the family schedule!