Heron Fidelity

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Amazing work by Ismat. The whole process is clean and fast. I would definitely recommend the…read moreservice to anyone who is looking for TV Mount.

Amazing work by Ismat! Ismat was very patient with me despite having him wait for me to get home as…read moreI was 10 mins late to reach home while he already was home. I really love his passion for his work. The mount was a great, which was exactly what I was looking for, the one that could fit right on the center of the wall. He finished the entire job in less than 15 mins and also made sure that the area is well cleaned up! He also showed me the level marker after installation that it was perfectly aligned on the wall! I really like this company and I recommend this company for you TV mounting needs! You will never be disappointed!

Man Cave America

(300 reviews)

Came on time and evaluated project. Couldn't do project because of some issues which interrupted…read morethe project.

Do not hesitate. Full stop. Henry and his crew (shout out Ramon!) packed all my gear, set it up in…read morea new house, and attended to everything. I was super picky and he and his crew accommodated everything and the quote was the exact price I was charged. They answered all my dumb questions, explained all the options, and came back TWICE to tweak things I wanted. One of the best customer experiences I've had. Don't hesitate to hire these guys.

Superior Home Theater Installation

(246 reviews)

Used Superior Home Theater Installation for my 65 inch panel installation. Got a fair price quote…read moreand within a week they came out. Nice and knowledgeable, did a great job installing the TV flush to the wall while hiding the power and other cord via some clever techiques. Wife loves it as do i. If you are looking for home theater installation and purchasing expertise this is the team. Will be using again once i replace another panel this year. Recommend

Thought I needed to replace home theater speakers in the ceiling but they were able to recalibrate…read moremy receiver and adjust a couple speakers somehow in the ceiling to remove static. Now sounds great.

Invisible Settings

(78 reviews)

Andre, Installed a security system for one of my apartment…read morebuildings in the Oakland area. He is exceptionally knowledgeable and hands-on with all electrical work; he performed the task in a very toxic climate environment, in tight spaces, and with unruly tenants constantly asking questions. Andre is very, very professional and well worth calling if you're looking to install a security system or have any electrical needs.

Andre is the best! He is responsive, his expertise and knowledge sets him apart and his attention…read moreto detail makes every install perfect. He has mounted all 3 of my TVs, a sound bar, video doorbell, and home alarm system. If you're new to the smart home world and trying to determine the best setup for your needs Andre is your guy! He helped me choose the correct products and installs for my lifestyle.

A/V Doctor

(103 reviews)

Called Aaron a few days ago to inquire about having our TV mounted, which we've had for a while and…read morewanted to finally get up to clean things up. He responded quickly, showed up on time (early actually), and was extremely knowledgeable. Once he arrived, I explained that I had been going back and forth for months between upgrading to a soundbar with a sub or investing in a full audio system (receiver, towers, sub, etc...). We spent well over 30 minutes talking through the pros and cons of each, along with important things to consider like the size of the house and living room. Ultimately, I decided that I will be upgrading our current soundbar to a newer and nicer one in the near future. He was extremely polite and patient, taking the time to explain terminology and concepts in a way I could easily understand as we installed and set things up (picture and display settings, 1080p vs. 4K capabilities, audio/video/HDMI cables and what they do, device "switches," and how everything works together) as he was installing things so I'll be able to manage it myself down the road. And he came with mounts and equipment that was better than what I bought and was cheaper as well. I highly recommend him and will definitely be calling him again in the future.

Aaron came on the same day and was very friendly and helpful. He knows his stuff, and was…read morereasonably priced. Don't hesitate to hire him. Thanks Aaron

First Reflection Audio Video

(84 reviews)

I've worked with First Reflection for almost a decade on home automation projects. Ron is a true…read moreprofessional and subject matter expert in the automation (excellent on Control 4) and audio/video field. The range of First Reflection to support minor service and maintenance requests to large systems projects makes them a standout and can endorse them with confidence!

we have had considerable difficulty getting our Sonos system working properly. Ron came in,…read moreassessed the situation, and unraveled a complex mess of problems in the way our system had been put together. we are now the happy owners of a properly functioning Sonos system, and are listening to beautiful music. Ron is a natural problem-solver. Many thanks!

Full Spectrum Technology Group

(37 reviews)

The Security System that Richard and his team set-up is working well. They were really great to…read morework with and explained things as they went along. Thanks for all your help!

UPDATE: After my…read moreoriginal review, the company's CEO personally reached out to discuss the situation. Although the project did not meet my expectations and my original concerns remain, I appreciate that he took the feedback seriously, worked to resolve outstanding issues, and refunded the design fee. I am updating my review to reflect the company's efforts to make things right.

Barker Tech

(85 reviews)

I work customer service in a highly technical field. I repair high end luxury vehicles. It's…read morealways in my mind that I'm handling the first or second most expensive item most folks own. Second only to their homes. I'm well aware of the exacting standards needed. The self discipline needed and the attention to detail and care for details needed to restore someone's prized luxury vehicle. Those same standards apply to working in or on someone's home. My previous reviews explain how I met Jake at Barker Tech. This is a new review with new perspective. It's been over two years since I paid Jake and shook his hand. In those two years Jake has reached out 3 times to check on my home and his work. It just seems to be how he is. In those two years I've reached out with some admittedly stupid questions and each time he's addressed my concerns without any snark or down talk that some techie guys use when speaking to plebes. I needed additional home tech stuff and naturally I reached out to Jake. His response was timely given his work load and he immediately offered elegant solutions to an inelegant problem. (Someone in my neighborhood is actively using my gravel yard as a dog pit stop and leaving me nasty surprises ). Jake offered some very clever options up to and including an outdoor speaker paired with my existing camera system (that he installed ) to politely ask the offending dog owner to remove their dog waste. Ultimately my wife vetoed the idea of me having the ability to leave audio messages for bad neighbors. But Jake's suggestion of an upgraded new camera with AI facial recognition and a wider field of view was perfect. Within a week Jake personally came back and upgraded the camera thus negating the one small blind spot the offender had been using. He kept his word. He sent me tutorials and worked with me not even being home to ensure that I was 100% satisfied with my upgraded surveillance view before leaving. Setting standards and holding yourself to them are key to excellence. Keeping your word and delivering what you promise are key to excellence. But. Excellence isn't derived from robot like adherence to guidelines. It's a combination of many intangible things. It's rare these days to encounter true excellence in almost any field. Jake at Barker Tech is an excellent example of excellence in action. Trustworthy. Reliable. Professional. Meticulous. Passionate. Informed and informative. Personable and Diligent. I'm a client for life.

It's not often you come across someone in business who reminds you that basic human kindness still…read moreexists. Jake at Barker Tech did that for my wife and me. Our home has an older AV system installed years ago by another contractor. Over time, the system became outdated, complicated, and the contractor became harder to reach and increasingly expensive. My wife and I separated several years ago, but she still lives in the home and has always struggled with the universal remote and the setup's complexity. Recently, she called me in distress because she couldn't turn on the television in the living room. Under normal circumstances, that would be a small inconvenience. But my wife is currently battling stage-four ovarian cancer and only has a few months left. All she wanted was the simple comfort of sitting on the couch and watching TV. I called Jake and explained the situation. Without hesitation, he said he would come take a look. The next day, he and one of his technicians, Wilson, showed up and spent over an hour patiently troubleshooting the system until they got everything working again. When the work was finished, I asked what I owed him. Jake said there would be no charge given my wife's condition. I was honestly taken back. In a world where it often feels like everything is transactional, Jake chose compassion instead. This wasn't just good service, it was humanity, and I'll never forget that kindness. If you're looking for someone who truly cares about his clients and takes pride in his work, Barker Tech is the real deal.

Magnolia Design Center & Home Theater

(19 reviews)

Worked with Saul and Sienna. What a great combo! Really…read moreknow their stuff. My husband was able to get exactly what he wanted.

We had a tough set up at our home that was over ten years old and in need of a real overhaul with…read moresome pretty complicated situations involved. Our first priority was a new TV and a new receiver and getting confirmation this team could do the work. Well, they can and not only can they do most anything you need, they do it with patience, lots of grace, a sense of humor, total dedication to perfection and without ripping you off. Once you start talking to the people who work here you will find that most of them have been there for over a decade and some of them have been there almost two decades and that's because they love what they do and it shows in every aspect of this process. We had an initial consultation which they credit back to you if you have the work done and then we made our choices with tons of guidance based on our budget and needs. The team came on the day of install and they were clean, professional, knowledgeable and just plain good guys. We had one little hiccup after they left and they immediately came back and fixed it. We started with Quincy in the store to pick out the TV and eventually started working with Alex for the entire set up and he sticks with you through everything until the very end, even follow ups. He's easy to get a hold of and responds directly. Lloyd came to do the once over for install and the guys who came to do the work were Desmond and Alan. I really can't recommend them enough and they made what we thought was going to be a difficult and hard experience something that we quite enjoyed and we are super happy with the end result. Here's hoping it lasts at least another ten years!

Valley Home Theater & Automation

4.7

(44 reviews)

Valley Home Theatre and Automation installed an automation, security system, and a home theatre in…read morea house we purchased. Glenn helped to design everything and even sketched out a tiered riser with lights in the stairs for our contractor to build in the home theater. The installation was professional and the system is operating well. Definitely recomend!

Back in 2011, when I was living in Brentwood, I spent over five figures setting up Control4 whole…read morehouse automation with VHT: stereo, TV, indoor/outdoor speakers multi zones, lights, thermostat, front door, etc,, That's when the "two Glens" were running the show. Come 2020 one of the Glen's retired and the other cut back. Peter was now "the face" of VHT. He was cool...until he wasn't. One day I called him about doing an adjustment to the Control4 system. It was a minor job. Instead of a "let's set something up," he gave me pushback, saying his tech lives in the Central Valley and that's a long ways from Brentwood, implying my job is too small to do. I was surprised. Distance was never an issue...until then. Now that I've moved to San Rafael, I'm going with a local installer. I wish VHT well; they've branched out to San Francisco and Cupertino. But I just got the feeling they didn't want my business anymore.

Ken's Tech Repair

4.5

(71 reviews)

I needed to have my Lenovo laptop touch screen replaced, and collected quotes from different repair…read moreservices. Ken's Tech Repair was the most affordable for me. I brought my laptop to him, and he immediately ordered the screen replacement, which arrived in a few days. Then he repaired it the same day it arrived, and we arranged for me to pick it up in the morning. I'm so glad he finished fixing my laptop in time before spring semester started, as I needed my laptop for class. I'll definitely go to him for any laptop repairs!

V good Service. The guy really knows what he is doing. I would hire him again. It's nice to hire…read morelocal contractors.

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Johnny G.

13 years ago

Recommended Without Reservation! Robert Heron is simply one of the finest in the business. And under-priced, in my opinion! My recommendation is informed by my 30+ years of experience having various world-class private screening rooms, powered by various projectors, beginning with Henry Kloss' Novabeam A1 in 1982, and through many Runco & other makes, along with myriad enhancers, LUTs, line doublers and upscalers, even one of Yves Faroudja's first reverse-telecine contraptions, which became the 'movie mode' logic in every device today. Consequently, I've worked with an army of calibration experts on site, including factory engineers from NEC, Barco, and Sony, and Robert is in the highest tier, in my book. He is a bright, skilled, positive, "can do" person -- get him while you can! read more

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