Looking for an ace HT installer with serious chops to help me get my high end theater humming. I am on Long Island.

I realize there is a thread here on AVS with a listing of installers by area but I am looking for advice here, not a listing.

I have a ton of automation in the room, including D-Box furniture and a lot of equipment/remote programming. I need someone for a couple days of technical work and I will pay fair prevailing rate.

PM me to take it further. I am located in Suffolk, Long Island.

-Russ

There are 83 CEDIA member companies that meet your criteria within 25 miles from your home. Trust CEDIA. They are the most knowledgeable and professional home theater technicians. http://www.cedia.net/

I would have to disagree with you in this case. I don't believe that obtaining CEDIA membership insures that you are a highly experienced and trained individual, nor is it a panacea for a well rounded pedigree in Home Theater. I can easily find 50 home theater companies within a short drive from my home. Half of them will have CEDIA training to some degree. Out of the 50 companies I expect that 3 of them (I'm being kind here) will be truly efficient, professional and experienced with very high end gear.

The majority of HT companies are in it to sell you an all-inclusive package with mid-line equipment or else they are ultra high end and they want nothing to do with a guy who just needs assistance for a couple of days.

I don't make these statements from inexperience. I've been around the block a few times and have a lot of personal experience with guys that claim to be Caesar and turn out to be Brutus.

What I need are personal recommendations from people that have had very good experiences with high end installers in the NY area.

I would have to disagree with you in this case. I don't believe that obtaining CEDIA membership insures that you are a highly experienced and trained individual, nor is it a panacea for a well rounded pedigree in Home Theater. I can easily find 50 home theater companies within a short drive from my home. Half of them will have CEDIA training to some degree. Out of the 50 companies I expect that 3 of them (I'm being kind here) will be truly efficient, professional and experienced with very high end gear.

The majority of HT companies are in it to sell you an all-inclusive package with mid-line equipment or else they are ultra high end and they want nothing to do with a guy who just needs assistance for a couple of days.

I don't make these statements from inexperience. I've been around the block a few times and have a lot of personal experience with guys that claim to be Caesar and turn out to be Brutus.

What I need are personal recommendations from people that have had very good experiences with high end installers in the NY area.

Your welcome...