Hi AVS forum members/Experts,
I am looking for basic whole home audio/video distribution, security , light control and thermostat controls for our new home construction entering electrical work phase soon. I did shop around with two to three quotes, I found Control4 system as for functionality a reasonable choice, I don't intend to do any DIY, I found two control4 dealer quotes completely different by several thousand dollars for the same Home automation requirements, and felt one of the dealers was clearly taking me for a ride. I am attaching the other better quote here, which excludes lighting control 9 with add on option later). The guy is very nice and has been doing many projects, and I very strongly believe every business to make some profit for a decent job. 1. What I found on the cost of some components were significantly higher than any retail online price 2.A quote posted from Oct 2014 here in AVSforum by fellow member with Control4 for much more higher components of Home automation was lot cheaper, if any experts can take a look and let me know if these quotes reasonable.
I thought some speakers listed by the dealer are discontinued and the SONY AVR which he is trying to convince saying 5 year warranty is almost 10 year old model. I used to have Harmon-Kardon AVR and recently Denon AVR, I would say my knowledge about HA is little beyond a beginner, but I am unable to say for sure the pricing is the best. For ex. the C4 HC800 some one mentioned in their quote as $1000, my quote has it for $1499 excluding the C4 SR260 remotes. The security camera kit being offered ( the components if purchased by me comes to &3,700) the quotes with installation is coming to $7,700.
Any help is highly appreciated.
Thanks in advance
Blimbos
I am looking for basic whole home audio/video distribution, security , light control and thermostat controls for our new home construction entering electrical work phase soon. I did shop around with two to three quotes, I found Control4 system as for functionality a reasonable choice, I don't intend to do any DIY, I found two control4 dealer quotes completely different by several thousand dollars for the same Home automation requirements, and felt one of the dealers was clearly taking me for a ride. I am attaching the other better quote here, which excludes lighting control 9 with add on option later). The guy is very nice and has been doing many projects, and I very strongly believe every business to make some profit for a decent job. 1. What I found on the cost of some components were significantly higher than any retail online price 2.A quote posted from Oct 2014 here in AVSforum by fellow member with Control4 for much more higher components of Home automation was lot cheaper, if any experts can take a look and let me know if these quotes reasonable.
I thought some speakers listed by the dealer are discontinued and the SONY AVR which he is trying to convince saying 5 year warranty is almost 10 year old model. I used to have Harmon-Kardon AVR and recently Denon AVR, I would say my knowledge about HA is little beyond a beginner, but I am unable to say for sure the pricing is the best. For ex. the C4 HC800 some one mentioned in their quote as $1000, my quote has it for $1499 excluding the C4 SR260 remotes. The security camera kit being offered ( the components if purchased by me comes to &3,700) the quotes with installation is coming to $7,700.
Any help is highly appreciated.
Thanks in advance
Blimbos