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So Cal Home Theater

Stereo and Home Theater Systems, TV Service - Cable, Home Automation,

About us

Our goal is to make you so excited about your installation that you would recommend us to your parents. We offer FREE in-home consultations and all the advice you can handle. We handle all you low voltage needs we also do recessed lighting automation ceilings fans. No job to big or small We sell all AV equipment and can typically beat all the big box stores and hands down beat their service. Call us Television & surround sound system sales, service & installation, satellite cabling, custom remote controls. Security alarms,recessed lighting,ceiling fans ,home automation. Sonos dealers. 619.203.9471 text us!

Business highlights

18 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Television & surround sound system sales, service & installation, satellite cabling, custom remote controls. Security alarms

Services we don't offer

Babysitting, tattoo removal, shoe repair, Botox injections, tire rotation

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

5% labor

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.979 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
94%
4
3%
3
1%
2
0%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-25 of 79 reviews

Tony G.
04/2024
5.0
electrician, home theater design
  + 0 more
Adam installed new recessed lighting, he mounted my TV, ran all of the cabling/wiring, and he designed and installed my outdoor sound system. All of the work was done in spectacular fashion. Adam is professional and his work reflects that. I 100% recommend Adam and So. Cal Home Theater. You will not be disappointed!
Description of Work: Lighting, TV mounting, wiring, outdoor sound system…

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from So Cal Home Theater
Thank you for the kind words. We truly appreciate the positive feedback back.

Martha O.
10/2020
5.0
lighting
  + -1 more
It went very well. Adam installed one floodlight camera on the porch and one above the garage. Now I have great views of my porch and yard and there is an audible ring sound when any deliveries arrive. I am much safer when everything outdoors is visible day and night. In the past 5 nights since the cameras were installed, I have had one huge skunk near my porch, 4 raccoons crossing my driveway single file, and the same big cat walking around. During the day most of the videos are of people walking their dogs. Adam set all the software up and showed me how to use everything. I could never have done it myself and he was very patient and thorough. The cameras are great and very entertaining during this very boring pandemic shut down.
Description of Work: Install two Ring Floodlight Cameras

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from So Cal Home Theater
Hi [Member Name Removed], Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so glad we could help you make your home feel more safe! Its always a pleasure to work with you and we look forward to working with you again in the future. Warmly, The Staff at So Cal Home Theater

Brett W.
07/2017
5.0
home theater design
  + -1 more
Adam and So Cal Home Theatre did a great job. Running the CAT-6 was not easy in all places yet it was all done perfectly. Tested and labeled. The TV was mounted exactly where I wanted it and Adam even ran an extra HDMI cable and a couple of spare CAT-6 cables to the TV. Adam even mounted my two access points for me. I did all the network configuration though. I can highly recommend So Cal Home Theatre for any of you work.
Description of Work: 65” TV mounted above fireplace. Speaker cables, HDMI, power run to position. Slim TV mount provided. 12 CAT-6 cables run from patch panel to various points through house. All patches fixed and re-textured.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,900

Response from So Cal Home Theater
Hi, Thank you for the great review! We are glad that you are happy with your installation and hope to work with you again in the future. Thanks, The Staff at So Cal Home Theater

James R.
06/2017
5.0
home theater design
  + -1 more
I couldn't have gone better! Tech. was knowledgeable and very courteous. The work didn't take nearly as long as I thought it would.
Description of Work: 55" TV mount

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$275

Response from So Cal Home Theater
Thank you so much for the awesome review! We look forward to working with you again in the future. Thank you, The staff at So Cal Home Theater

Mark S.
04/2017
5.0
home theater design
  + -1 more
I am very happy with the service. Competitor quoted twice as much and wouldn't agree to troubleshoot old receiver first. Super friendly and great to work with. Highly recommend these guys!
Description of Work: Troubleshoot on old receiver. Could not solve problem so replaced the receiver

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from So Cal Home Theater
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our work. We really strive to provide the best possible pricing the first time around. We are pleased that you're happy with your install! Thank you, The Staff at So Cal Home Theater

Pamela G.
03/2017
5.0
home theater design
  + -1 more
Excellent. He was able to anticipate the best placement for both use and appearance. He provided great service with excellent communication!
Description of Work: Needed 40" TV hung on interior wall.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from So Cal Home Theater
Hi, Thank you for the glowing review! We really like to make things easier and more beautiful for our customers. We look forward to working with you again in the future. Thank you, The Staff at So Cal Home Theater

Ann Q.
01/2017
5.0
home theater design
  + -1 more
So Cal Home Theater came to our home to give us on a price for the work we wanted done. He made good suggestions and we liked his recommendations. They came back to do the installation, which turned out to take longer than anticipated because of problems with our home network and one of the televisions. They stuck with it until everything was perfect and did a great job of explaining the equipment (we are technologically challenged). We are very happy with the work they did.
Description of Work: Install three televisions and connect surround sound system to living room television and receiver.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500

Response from So Cal Home Theater
Hi [Member Name Removed], Thank you so much for taking the time to review our business! We are so glad that you are happy with the work we did and we hope to work with you again in the future. Thank you, The Staff at So Cal Home Theater

Raul S.
12/2016
5.0
home theater design, cable tv service
  + 0 more
Very good but the surround sound failed because Sonos equipment. Javier Avitia with his coworker were very professional and they did an excellent job and left the place very clean.
Description of Work: Installation of home Theather and TV

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,700

Jerry W.
12/2016
5.0
home theater design
  + -1 more
Great workmanship / very Professional. jobs turned out better than I expected.
Description of Work: New Home Theatre Receiver installed and re-wired to all components. Outdoor TV installed

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from So Cal Home Theater
Hi [Member Name Removed], Thank you for taking the time to review our business. We have enjoyed working with you and hope to work with you again in the future. Thank you, The Staff at So Cal Home Theater

Mark S.
11/2016
5.0
home theater design
  + -1 more
Excellent service and was well informed on what services were provided
Description of Work: Diagnostics and fix home theater system

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from So Cal Home Theater
Hi [Member Name Removed], Thank you for the review! We really like to make sure that our customers are informed. We hope that we provided you with excellent service. Thank you, The Staff at So Cal Home Theater

MARY ANN H.
11/2016
5.0
home theater design
  + -1 more
I was delighted with their service. Adam helped me select the best TV mount and sound bar. They arrived on time with the TV mount and worked very hard until everything was perfect. All wires are behind the wall, and when the TV is pushed back to the wall, you can't tell anything is there. The TV mount and sound bar look great on my wall, and the work was so clean I don't even need to repaint behind the TV. My wall included a complex and rickety speaker system for my home audio, with the wires running on the wall behind the TV. They fished the wires behind the wall, extended the wires with quality splices, and tested out all the speakers, all at no extra charge. The bracket they helped me choose is a huge Chief swivel mount that allows my 70" TV to swivel a full 90 degrees so I can watch from my home office. They didn't mark up the $650 price for the bracket at all. My setup also includes an HDMI cable use to hook my laptop up to the TV. My 15 foot cable was too thin, and they replaced it with a thicker 20 foot cable from their truck - it works much better!
Description of Work: They mounted my 70" TV to the wall and attached the sound bar to it. They also ordered and provided the TV mount.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,117

Response from So Cal Home Theater
Hi [Member name removed], So glad to hear that you love your TV set-up! We love when our customers are happy! Thank you for taking the time to give us a review, we really appreciate it. Thank you, The Staff at So Cal Home Theater

GAIL T.
11/2016
5.0
electrician, lighting, home theater design, cable tv service
  + 2 more
Excellent service, knowledgeable technician, on time, personable and got the job done. Very pleased, would use again.
Description of Work: Reset our music system after an item failed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Sandy Z.
11/2016
5.0
satellite tv service, phone wiring, cable tv service
  + 1 more
Perfect! He kept things clean and organized. And he had ALL the parts needed including the TV mount!
Description of Work: Adam did an excellent job extending cable, mounting a TV to the wall and install a phone line and modem in my new office.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$375

Joel J.
10/2016
5.0
home theater design, home automation
  + 0 more
We were so impressed with the quality of their work and attention to detail. The owner of the company showed up to give us a quote for the work the very next day and started and completed the job two days later. Honestly, we had talked to a few other companies and were procrastinating having the work done because the quotes were so high, but we decided to get just one more quote from this company and I am sooo glad we did. Their price was much more reasonable. True professionalism and work ethic. I have recommended them to many many friends and will continue to do so.
Description of Work: We just wanted all of our tvs mounted so that you couldn't see any wires anywhere and an articulating arm on each tv so that we could turn them as needed. We also wanted an in home theater experience in our family room.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$725

Lisa P.
07/2016
5.0
home theater design
  + -1 more
Great! The team to came to do the install was very professional and did excellent work. The price was very reasonable. We would not hesitate to hire them again or refer them to anyone who needs their services. Thanks so much!
Description of Work: TV Mount and run cables

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

victor C.
06/2016
5.0
home theater design
  + -1 more
They were very efficient, professional, and resolved all my problems.
Description of Work: They installed my tv and home theater system.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$125

John H.
05/2016
5.0
home theater design
  + -1 more
We had gotten a quote for the same work earlier in the year from another company. Their quote was $1400!!!!!!!!!!!! We didn't want to spend that much money so we decided to explore our options and thank God we did!!! One call to So Cal (plus a quick photo texted to the office for estimate purposes) and we got an estimate for $300. They were so low that I told them about the other quote and they were beside themselves. So I booked then and there 3 days later they hung the TV and their drywall guy is here right now patching two holes about 1/2" by 6". The drywall repair was an extra $150 (without painting) but with what I saved on the actual install I could hire a professional painter to blend the drywall patching in.
Description of Work: Alex from So Cal mounted our TV (42") above our fireplace and ran all wiring through the wall.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$525

Response from So Cal Home Theater
Hi, Thank you so much for the review. We are glad that we were able to provide you with fair pricing for the work. We really try to keep our prices low so that our customers can afford to get the work done that they want. We are happy that you are pleased with the installation! Thank you, The Staff at So Cal Home Theater

Mark C.
03/2016
5.0
cable tv service, home theater design
  + 0 more
Adam and Alex did a great job. They were early, thorough and neat. Also very helpful in explaining some of the intricacies of the TV mounting and variation between cable providers. Great experience all around.
Description of Work: Moved cable outlet, added new electrical outlet and mounted TV in Master BR; moved cable outlet and added electrical outlet in 2nd BR.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$375

Response from So Cal Home Theater
Hi, Thank you for taking the time to review our company. We are glad that we were able to explain things to you and exceed your expectations. Please feel free to reach out to us in the future with any questions or concerns. We really appreciate your business! -The Staff at So Cal Home Theater

Derek M.
02/2016
5.0
cable tv service, satellite tv service, home theater design
  + 1 more
They install went great. They showed up right now time and immediately got to work. The speakers were quickly installed and cables run through the walls or ceiling. They did the whole install, made sure everything worked properly and gave a complete instruction on the entire system. And, they did it all in less than a day. If I had done this myself, it would have taken me weeks!!
Description of Work: They set up a surround sound in my family room with all speakers in the ceiling and the TV on the wall above the fireplace and all components in the laundry room.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,500

Response from So Cal Home Theater
Hi, Thank you for taking the time to review our company. We are happy to hear that you are pleased with your installation. We don't like wasting anyone's time- so we strive to get the work done as efficiently as possible! Thank you again and we look forward to working with you again in the future. -The Staff at So Cal Home Theater

Vang M.
07/2015
5.0
cable tv service, home theater design
  + 0 more
The team at So Cal Home Theater was fantastic to work with. I called a few other providers who were local to Orange County, but all of them were slow to respond, or didn't seem that interested in the job. The office staff was quick to respond to my email inquiry, I emailed that at night and Nina gave me a call the following day. They answered emails and returned phone calls quickly. It's this attention to detail that makes projects go smoothly and they exceeded everyone else I contacted. Their bid was also one of the lowest, but that was just icing on the cake. It was the excellent customer service, and the Angie's List award, from the start that convinced me they were to right choice. Adam and Jason showed up on time and started work right away. They opened up small holes in the walls and fished all the cables though. This really impressed me. Another contractor wanted to make much bigger holes and cut through some studs in order to run the cables. I'm sure that would probably have come out ok, but I wanted the minimum amount of cutting possible and I really the guys really came through. They mostly filled in the holes so all I have left is to do the finish work on the drywall patch. The guys have a drywall guy on the team, but since I was in OC and they're in SD it was too far for the drywall guy. But they offer drywall repair too. Overall, I'm super happy with the job they did. I'd definitely hire them again for my next job, assuming they're willing to come up to OC again!
Description of Work: Mounted TV and bookshelf speakers on the wall and ran cables in the wall.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$825

Response from So Cal Home Theater
Hi! Thank you so much for the fabulous review. We are excited to hear that you are pleased with our work. We really strive to make all our customers happy. Your TV looks awesome, thank you for posting a photo- that really helps. We look forward to working with you again in the future! Sincerely, The Staff at So Cal Home Theater, Inc.

HELENKAY D.
06/2015
5.0
home theater design
  + -1 more
Great experience with this company. Rep emailed AND called me back after my initial inquiry, and offered a flat price for the job. Adam showed up on time as promised, was friendly, knowledgeable and professional. He knew exactly what to do, took care to ensure the tv, when mounted, was level and angled correctly and to our liking. He explained the various features of our new tv (even though he didn't supply it himself) and asked if we needed help programming any remotes (which we didn't, though we appreciate the offer.) The entire job took less than an hour, and we couldn't be more pleased. If we ever need similar home theater services, this is the company we will call, and Adam is the employee we will ask for.
Description of Work: Took down existing wall-mounted plasma TV and replaced with a larger 4K model.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$175

Response from So Cal Home Theater
Thank you for taking the time to write a review for us! We really appreciate your business and are glad that you are happy with your installation. -The Staff at So Cal Home Theater, Inc.

Jeremy D.
06/2015
5.0
home security systems, home theater design
  + 0 more
Alex, the technician, came out this morning and arrived promptly at 8am as scheduled. I showed him the 4 issues we wanted to have resolved and he went straight to work. He was very polite, professional and took the time to listen to what I was hoping to have accomplished. Within 90 minutes of his arrival, Alex spliced and put new ends on two Cat 5 (something the other providers indicated that we would need to run new lines and put holes in our walls to repair), he swapped a phone jack for a network line, showed me how to find my IP address to access our security system cameras from our cell phones and reconfigured an outlet to support our fax machine in our home office. After having several other local companies come out and spend hours, botch repairs and send us invoices for work that did not resolve our issues, we are incredibly please with the work completed by SoCal Home Theater. We will definitely use them again and have already referred them to our neighbors to resolve their issues as well. Thank you Adam and Alex.
Description of Work: Adam came out and ran through the issues we've been experiencing with our home network for several months. He noted the 4 items we wanted to have repaired and passed along those details to his service person who arrived today.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$125

Response from So Cal Home Theater
Thank you for the wonderful review and for your business! We are so glad that you are happy with our service and that Alex was able to resolve your needs. We make it a top priority to do things right and to make our customers happy. Please let us know if you need anything else, we would be happy to help. Warmly, The Staff at So Cal Home Theater

Leticia C.
04/2015
5.0
drywall, lighting, home theater design, home automation
  + 2 more
Adam came out for the estimate, he showed up right on time. He has a lot of great advice and tips how to put together an awesome system along with utilizing some our older equipment. His suggestions were very helpful. We had 3 companies give a bid on the job and So Cal was the only one to mention using some equipment that we already had which saved some money. Alex and Adam came out to do the actual Install and I was amazed with how clean and cautious they were about the whole install(us also having a baby crawling around). They did have to make a few cuts into the drywall and patch but we were aware of that prior to them doing so Fidel did a GREAT job patching and I could not even tell where it had been cut after he was done. All in all I would recommend this team to any body and already have. They are doing an estimate at my mother in law's house in La Jolla next week.
Description of Work: Tv Install, Can lights,Speaker Install,Custom Remote and some Lighting

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$14,000

ANDREW W K.
04/2015
5.0
home theater design
  + -1 more
I spent $250. I thought their service was great and I would use them again the next time I need their help. They were able to make an appointment and they came out on time the following week.
Description of Work: I used So Cal Home Theater to mount a flat screen TV on the wall with a mounting bracket on February 15th.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Response from So Cal Home Theater
Hi( members name removed), Thank you for your business! We are so happy to hear that you are satisfied with the work that we performed at your home. Please feel free to pass along our info to any friends or family- we love referrals! Warmly, The Staff at So Cal Home Theater

Gabe M.
04/2015
5.0
cable tv service, phone wiring, home theater design, tv sales
  + 2 more
Scheduling was easy. The guys who came and did the work were super nice and super clean. They got out really quit and addressed the issues which is nice. They are really reliable and have good pricing
Description of Work: They re- wired my whole house for a stereo and electronics. They did a lot of outdoor stereo stuff as well. They set up TV's in multiple rooms, stereo speakers in walls and ceiling in multiple rooms, put a theater in and did some outside speakers as well. They wired everything for cable TV. I purchased the TV's through them- they did all the equipment and everything. I didn't have to go buy anything. They did phone wiring too.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$12,000

Contact information

2151 N Mammoth Place, Escondido, CA 92029

http://www.SDinstall.com

Service hours

Sunday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
896875
Trade License Locale
California
Trade License Authority
DCA
Trade License Expiration
07/31/2024

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Stereo and Home Theater Systems,
TV Service - Cable,
Home Automation,
TV Service - Satellite,
Lighting,
TV Sales,
Electrical,
Phone Wiring,
Home Security Systems,
Ceiling Fans

FAQ

So Cal Home Theater is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Monday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

So Cal Home Theater accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
Yes, So Cal Home Theater offers free project estimates.
Yes, So Cal Home Theater offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, So Cal Home Theater does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, So Cal Home Theater offers emergency services.
Yes, So Cal Home Theater offers warranties.
So Cal Home Theater offers the following services: Television & surround sound system sales, service & installation, satellite cabling, custom remote controls. Security alarms
Babysitting, tattoo removal, shoe repair, Botox injections, tire rotation

Contact information

2151 N Mammoth Place, Escondido, CA 92029

http://www.SDinstall.com

Service hours

Sunday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM