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San Diego Home Theater review

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Rancho Santa Fe Home Theater has been serving the greater San Diego home theater County since 1997 and has become the most best kept secret for custom home theater / home automation / home technology / home audio equipment firm and home WiFi solutions company in Southern California.

As other firms have been busy winning awards for their designs and high end pricing, or you might go into Best Buy and purchase a TV or speaker system, then you have no idea if the technician is even qualified to install it correctly the first time. The hub of our business model has been to take care of the little things that really matter when it comes to choosing the right San Diego Home Theater company without breaking the bank.


What is the best home theater?

That depends on 2 main factors. Is it going to be a dedicated room that is sealed off from the rest of the house? Or is it a multi-purpose room that when it is not in use the components will disappear? Yes I did say disappear. A typical multi-purpose theater is the family room. That’s where everyone congregates because its close to the kitchen. Once this decision is made, we can proceed to the next phase.


What is the best home theater equipment?

San Diego Home TheaterAgain, if we are talking about a dedicated theater room, then we will be going in the direction of a projector with a fixed wall mounted screen along with all the equipment in a dedicated rack enclosure, special lighting and the most important part is the seating arrangement. Yes, seating is the most important part, but I will get to this in a moment.

multi purpose home theaterFor the multi-purpose room a flat screen, with the components tucked away in a cabinet along with the speakers discreetly positioned to not interrupt the decor is the bare minimum. The days of twinkling lights and visible equipment is gone. We even have invisible speakers as compared to other retailers like Best Buy which does not! If the budget allows, then a motorized screen and lift projection system magically appears for those special events when you have movie night with the family, or gatherings.


What is the most important piece of planning and executing a home theater?

Theater seatingI cannot emphasize this enough, but it without going into too much detail it is where you are going to sit. The seating is the foundation of any home theater regardless if its in a dedicated room, an attic, or family room. The reason is that is where the mathematics come into the equation of figuring out the placement of everything. We also have an article for those of you that are diving into your first remodel, or new construction project of a dedicated home cinema.


What is the biggest mistake you can avoid?

too many wiresThe biggest mistake people make is that they go out to Costco and buy television and they try to work around what they bought. Then it’s hit or miss whether its the right size leaving all the wires dangling and placing the equipment on the mantle. It is a story we visit everyday and the wife is sick and tired of looking at this spagetti.

So do yourself a favor and pick up the phone and give us a call, or shoot us a text at 858-764-2648 to have one of our consultants come out and give you a hand in planning and executing your ideas before you spend a dime on any consumer electronics.


What is the best home theater speaker system?

home theater soundbarIn our experience the best home theater speaker system is the one that does not interrupt with the decor. If it has to be visible, then it must blend in. Most of the speakers today are made pretty good and come in many shapes and sizes to blend into the decor of the room. Even our soundbars match the flat screen.


What about the Dolby Atmos surround sound?

Dobly atmos Surround SpeakerWith the latest technology coming out, in the new construction phase of prewiring, we have been getting ready for the dolby Atmos surround to come into the market. What this means is that is that your surround sound installation will be the same as what you are hearing in the commercial theaters utilizing speakers in the front, ceiling, middle, end and rear of your room. So the best speakers for the best surround sound installation is called Dipole speakers. These speakers evenly dispurse the sound around you instead of at you. This will give you the best home theater installation and listening experience.


What makes or breaks a home theatre system?

Family room remote controlSimplicity. The remote control system must be simple for everyone to use. Period. More times than not it boils down to the last 1 percent of the project. It either makes, or breaks the entire home theatre experience.  And this is called “control”. It’s like buying an expensive car and upon delivery they don’t include the steering wheel.

With the access to a variety of product lines and product dealers, Rancho Santa Fe Home Theater will work with you to best meet your budget and quality requirements. Our vast experience in the San Diego Home Theater and home systems business has provided us with the knowledge to identify the best value for you.

San Diego Home Theater DesignFrom the design aspect, to the installation of your audio system at your office and or home, we listen and work very diligently throughout the duration of your project to ensure everything goes according to plan and the way you expect it to.

By the way, we also offer a variety of different home automation systems that simplify your life and your lifestyle that may be a great value with our clients that are having memory issues.

In conclusion, we implore you that if you are considering, or in need of one of our services listed on our website here in the San Diego county area, please do yourself a grand favor and give us a call today at 858-764-2648 you will be glad you did and so will your wallet.

San Diego Home Theater areas served

Carlsbad

Cardiff by the sea

Coronado

Del Mar

Encinitas

Hillcrest

Kensington

La Jolla

La Mesa

Leucadia

Mission Bay

Mission Hills

Oceanside

North Park

Pacific Beach

Point Loma

Poway

4s Ranch

Rancho Bernardo

San Diego

San Clemente

Solana Beach

Valley Center

What is the best way to pre-wire my  new construction or or remodel home project?

This question is one that is asked us of on a daily basis and we thought we would write a short, brief and simple article outlining what has worked for our current clients that we have had the privilege to pre-wire their new construction and remodel home theater sound systems, their home networks, their internet of things, such as Lighting, Thermostat, Camera control, as well as their consumer electronics home surround sound installations in the past 17 years. We will touch upon these things in this article.

Pre-wire nightmareWhether you are remodeling your existing home, or going through the new construction pre-wire phase building a new home from scratch, we find that most people are relying on their contractor, or electrician to guide them through this process. Most of the times, this does not work out very well and this is the end result seen on this picture to the left of the screen. It is a rats nest.

Unfortunately, we get that call when there has to be changes to what was originally planned and the drywall is up. So what do you do? Call us today at 858-764-2648 to resolve it for you.

 

pre-wiring solutionSpace planning, a good structured cable management system and a little organization will go a long way when it comes to the efficiency and longevity of your audio video home sound systems for your consumer electronics. This is critical when it comes to your home network. Especially when it comes to your WiFi and the streaming of your Netflix, or movies from the internet.

As one of best pre-wire specialist in retrofit wiring companies in Southern California and San Diego County we are your one phone call solution that can future proof your home.


What about my home surround sound system?

in wall speaker installationOver the past 17 years we have been able to seamlessly upgrade our clients house sound system without having to tear up any drywall by the use of our pre-wire conduit system. Since you are here for the first time, looking for answers on how to…… (fill in the blank) we can assist you with this as well.

Good planning and proper prewiring is essential in your remodel and new construction process. Every month technology is changing, so we strive to give you the best house sound system without breaking the bank. Along with that, we can guide you to the best way to wiring a home theater, or whats the best in wall speaker sound system for a tv.

in wall speakerBut most importantly, simplicity in using. Lets face it, you can spend all the money in the world, but if you can’t control it, and need instructions we have failed as a company. Why not take a chance and give us a call for a complimentary consultation at 858-764-2648


So how does your pre-wiring future proof my home?

Our highly skilled design team has spent many years in other construction fields that is revolutionizing the way pre-wiring audio should be. Since 4k video is knocking at your door, what other content for your home stereo systems will be here in a few years? Well, not to let out too much information, but we are working on 16k overseas so that when the time comes here in the United States, we can give you a leg up. And here is how.pre-wire conduit

If you notice in this picture, we have an organized conduit system that weaves throughout your home so that whatever technology that comes down the road, you will be able to remove the old and replace it with the newest and latest widget.

And that my friends will save you thousands of dollars especially on your structured cable, and audio sound systems during the remodel, and new construction pre-wire phase of your projects.  Want to know more? Just give us a call. Or if you are looking for more in-depth information, click on the link below.


too many wiresHow a home network can simplify your life!

So if you have this look like the illustration, or questions about new construction residential wiring, what low voltage wire to use, how many structured wiring panels to avoid the clutter, home wiring basics, or how to on audio sound systems we have a simple, concise answer. Call us today at 858-764-2648 or shoot us a text.

Want more proof? Check out our testimonials by clicking on this link below.

CUSTOMER TESTIMONIALS

 

8_rocker_switch_plate_decoraOne more thing, we also have solutions to your pre-wire home automation systems, as well as your residental electrical wiring needs that can avoid having so much wall acne with the numerous electrical switches that electricians love to clutter your home with.

 

 

 

5 button wall keypadIf you are about to dig into the residential electrical wiring for dummies, it will make your head spin and become overwhelmed. Please, let us help you to keep things as simple as possible.

Organization is everything when it comes to your existing remodel, and new construction of your home audio sound systems, home theater, home automation systems, home networking, distributed music systems and surveillance. So why not pick up the phone and give us a call at 858-764-2648 to assist you in un-cluttering your life, and begin simplifying your pre-wiring instead. We are just a phone call away.

Netflix imageHow to get to the Netflix menu on a LG Bluray

As part of Rancho Santa Fe Home Theater’s commitment to customer service, we have created a short video on how to get to the Netflix feature that is on the LG Bluray player.


How big is this TV?

Our creativity never ends. Here is a bedroom installation where the client was having a difficult time reading the ticker symbols from his bed. So our solution is a bigger flat screen TV along with a soundbar. How big you ask? Well how about 90-inches on a tilting swing arm. check it out.


What kind of remote is this?

Part of our keeping things as simple as possible, we programmed an iPad so that the client could clearly see the buttons to control everything in the bedroom.

For more information, or a demonstration of this remote, please pick up the phone or send us a Text at 858-764-2648

Welcome to our blog at Rancho Santa Fe Home Theater and design center.

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We are an innovative one stop design center in Rancho Santa Fe dedicated to providing you with state-of-the-art home theater. In addition, we can help you with your slow computer, laptop, pesky virus, and wireless home network issues.  Our home automation, security, intercom, and whole home audio system are second to none.

Our experienced professionals tailor each system to meet your individual needs while seamlessly integrating the system into your new or existing home. We take our one of kind systems very serious. Retrofitting our systems in your existing home is our specialty. Of course we welcome those that are in the middle of a remodel project, or new construction.

We make the design and installation process of your system as simple as possible while offering uncompromising service to ensure complete client satisfaction. Most of our competition have the capacity to complete the 99 percent. But we complete the entire process. So the done, actually gets done, done.

So if you are looking for a system that gives you high performance, excellent quality, but the most important feature is that it is easy to use, please pick up the phone and schedule an appointment today by calling 858-764-2648.Or you can email us at support@ranchosantafehometheater.com

Serving communities in the Southern California area like Rancho Santa Fe, The Bridges, Fairbanks Ranch, Santaluz, Cielo, The Crosby, Rancho Santa Fe Farms, The Grand Del Mar, Del Mar Country Club, Solana Beach, San Diego, Encinitas, and La Jolla.

In addition, if you are going to be relocating to another part of the country, or consolidating your home to a more manageable size residence, we can take care of your needs with our new concierge service that we will be posting soon on our website. So stay tuned for this new feature. At Rancho Santa Fe Home Theater, we are always looking for the best way to enjoy the latest technology, without breaking the bank, Honest.

Concierge Services are available now!