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5.019 Reviews
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Steven F.
07/2016
home theater design
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Description of Work: He installed speakers throughout my house. Was a really tough and demanding in due to the age of the house and the location of the speakers. Can't say enough great things about Ed. He is responsive, reliable and very knowledgeable.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
Allan C.
05/2015
home theater design
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$800
Thomas T.
12/2013
handyman service, home theater design
+ 0 moreI have been extremely lucky to find Ed. He is a one-man shop but extremely knowledgeable about his trade. He has many years experience and i have learned a great deal working with him. | |I engaged Ed last year to help me set up my A/V closet. He was extremely professional and courteous. In discussions, he was favorable to my proposal to assist him so that I could learn about my own system. He is also very reasonable and transparent in his work and his business dealings. Ed is not one to gouge you on hourly billing. | |We began our project last year and it has continued slowly only because of my insistence to assist him throughout the project, but he has been extremely flexible with my schedule making time to swing by to work for a few hours at time when necessary. | |Throughout the project I have purchased the majority of my equipment from Ed as his prices are reasonable and he is usually cheaper then any of the major retailers. Although if you are able to find equipment cheaper, Ed is not insistent that you purchase your equipment from him. | |Ed is the guy I will call for any A/V project I have in the future! Reliable, trustworthy and knowledgeable. I highly recommend him for any project, large or small.
Description of Work: I used AUTH DESIGNS.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
Vickie W.
12/2013
home theater design
+ -1 moreEd worked around my schedule to complete the work. He completed the work in one full long day. Ed explained everything he did and labeled all the cables in the attic and prepared a diagram of the tv and stereo wires. He provided options and recommendations for the setup. He was also available for questions after he completed the work.
Description of Work: Ran cable to 3 rooms, re-routed 1cable. Installed cable outlets, installed tv on wall, re-connected tv and stereo connections.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$675
Eric G.
05/2013
home theater design
+ -1 moreAuth Designs installed the entire audio/visual system in our new media room. The room was an upstairs playroom that required a custom remodel job to turned it into a media room. The remodel had to be completed prior to Ed being able to complete his work. His customer service and attention to detail is second to none. Ed even made a few trips out during various construction phases and spoke at length with our remodeling company to make sure that they did all the things necessary to make our media room a success. He answered all my questions about all the system components required and he built our media room with the future in mind - knowing that in the future Receivers, Blue Ray players, video game consoles, FiOS/satellite boxes, etc. will be built with more and more data connectivity choices. So, he installed extra data cabling, leaving us ready for new gadgets in the future. Ed's pricing is extremely fair. The great pricing was not just on the services, but on the huge TV and other hardware components as well. We have recommended Auth Design to our family and friends.
Description of Work: Media Room audio/visual installation.
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$7,500
Nathan P.
04/2013
home theater design
+ -1 moreUsed Angies List to find the installation company and reached Ed Auth. Ed came by the house and we looked at the installation site and discussed possible problems and solutions. After kicking around several ideas, we arrived at a plan and got the install done. Ed was easy to work with and I'd gladly use his services again.
Description of Work: Ed was a great help. My plan was to install a television over a fireplace. Of course, there were difficulties with this plan, but Ed worked to overcome them and we ended up with exactly what I wanted.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
Marvin P.
04/2013
home theater design
+ -1 moreNo comments to offer.
Description of Work: I can't report anything on this company. I emailed them and they never responded to my email.
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$10,000
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Leah S.
08/2012
home theater design
+ -1 moreEd has been doing work for us for over 8 years. Based on his experience, attention to detail, very reasonable prices and availability, I would never consider using someone else. Ed has proven time and time again that he is the best at what he does, no matter how large or small the project is. If anyone is considering using Ed for ANY of your audio/visual needs, you don't need to look any further. You definitely won't be disappointed.
Description of Work: Everything from full house Elan Smart System and full theater to individual audio/visual components.
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$100,000
Dawn H.
07/2012
home theater design
+ -1 moreThey were great. They were able to listen to what our set up was and what we needed. We were doing this remote. Through emailing photos and talking with my husband, he was able to figure out what the best product was for us. He was able to provide great follow up service for us afterwards through setting it up, programming it and figuring out how to get the most use out of the product.
Description of Work: They provided the receiver for our surround sound stereo system.
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Will L.
07/2012
home theater design
+ -1 moreAs usual Ed was a great help, a pleasure to have in our home, and infinitely knowledgeable about our options. We highly recommend him to anyone who asks and actively refer Ed whenever the opportunity is presented.
Description of Work: We met Ed through a referral and use him for all of our A/V needs. In this scenario we had a home pre-wired and needed all of our A/V equipment installed in the home and routed to a central hub.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Tori C.
07/2012
home theater design
+ -1 moreOur house was wired for dual-zone whole house audio, but lacked a receiver. All of the previous equipment was concentrated in an area of the house not easily accessible and that didn't really make any sense. We gathered three bids and found that Ed Auth was the most affordable, the most knowledgeable (he previously worked as an engineer), and the most patient with all of our questions. He did a truly wonderful job getting everything set up, took his time, and was great in following up to make sure that we were happy with everything. A few months later, he installed an articulating HDTV mount in our living room, and we've been very pleased. The only thing I'm disappointed about is that we're out of things for Ed to help us with right now! He is one of our favorite vendors that we've found through Angie's List. We've recommended him to a number of friends and will continue to do so.
Description of Work: Ed has completed two projects for us. I’ve borrowed some of language from his invoices to sum up the services he provided: Updates to whole-house audio system: --purchase and installation of Denon audio receiver (his price was cheaper than anything we could find at Best Buy or online)--purchase and installation of fan cooling system for media cabinet full of electronics--purchase and installation of IR repeater system (so we wouldn't have to open our media cabinet doors to use the remotes)--purchase and installation of surge protector/power conditioner--setup den for surround sound (using speakers we provided, which weren't exactly new or high quality. We liked that he didn't try to push us into buying something new), including A/B switch to permit surround system to be shared with whole-house audio--provided and installed three volume controls (for Kitchen, Dining, and Living rooms) in the wall in a closet on the first floor of the house. These volume controls were installed in the wall next to the existing volume control for the pool speakers, providing seamless control of all the speaker controls. In other words, although we can control the system from our computers or iPhones, if we want to mute an completely, we can do so manually (such as if we're playing music inside and want to mute the outdoor speakers) Additionally, he installed our HDTV on an articulating Peerless SUA750PU mount on the wall.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,950
DeWayla W.
11/2011
home theater design
+ -1 moreWas very flexible with appointment time and very punctual. First appt was to review needs, plan for parts etc and provide estimate. As you are billed by the hour the planning session is necessary to eliminate any extra trips for parts and big surprises on estimate. Very thorough with knowledge of code requirements. Showed up as promised and delivered as promised and thoroughly cleaned up any messes caused by installation. Would highly recommend.
Description of Work: Hired to hang two flat screen TVs over fireplaces. Also, brought installation up to code in regards to cable placement with fireplaces. I do not remember the cost of the services.
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Sherry C.
11/2011
home theater design
+ -1 moreEd was great to work with. He listened to what I needed and then explained in detail the work that would be done and how and where the speakers for the surround system would be installed. He e-mailed be a detailed estimate the next day. He works by himself so the job took a couple of days, but he's extremely detail oriented which went a long way in my book. I had a couple of problems with my TV that decided it would only transmit video and not audio when streaming content. He spent a couple of hours on the phone helping me trouble shoot the problem.
Description of Work: Install of wall mount flat screen TV and surround sound system, consolidating all AV equipment and internet connection in one site.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,053
MIA B.
10/2011
home theater design
+ -1 moreEd did a great job. He was able to find hidden speaker wires in the ceilings and install speakers in 3 different rooms. He spent half a day searching for the speaker wires at no charge. He then mounted the tv, put in all kinds of speakers, and volume controls. We are still learning to use the remote but Ed has been very responsive when we have called with questions. His price was much better than any other estimate we received. Ed does all the work himself.
Description of Work: Installed home stereo system with speakers
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$4,500
Leah S.
06/2011
home theater design
+ -1 moreEXCELLENT!!! If I could give Ed Auth an A+++ across the board, I would. Ed ALWAYS does what he says he's going to do with impeccable attention to detail. Since we've know Ed for the past 8 years, we continue to be impressed with his expertise, attention to detail and pricing. His work is impeccable.
Description of Work: Ed has worked on two full audio/video systems, including an ELAN smart system, for both of our homes. He's pretty much touched every piece of electronic equipment in our home over the past 8 years, and we continue to employ his services regularly. EXCELLENT!!! If I could give Ed Auth an A+++ across the board, I would. Ed ALWAYS does what he says he's going to do with impeccable attention to detail. He's done complete sound systems in both of our houses over the past 8 years. In addition, we're always needing him for something. Through all of these years, I continue to be impressed with his expertise, attention to detail, cleanliness and pricing.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$100,000
Rich S.
03/2011
home theater design
+ -1 moreResponsive, reasonable, and helpful. Ed was very professional in his approach. He effectively communicated issues, discussed alternatives, and resolved according to my wishes.
Description of Work: Identified wiring issues with previously installed surround sound system and installed wall jack for wires.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$50
LORENZO M.
03/2010
home theater design
+ -1 moreThey did an outstanding job. It was a very good experience and I would recommend them to anybody.
Description of Work: They installed speakers. They also updated our living room sound system and our outdoor sound system.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,800
Nathan H.
12/2009
home theater design
+ -1 moreEd with Auth Designs did an outstanding job and at the price he quoted. He is extremely thorough and followed up with us after the installation. We have additional work to be done in our home and without hesitation I will be using Ed again. He also does new home construction wiring....I just wish I would have known this earlier!!! Auth Designs might not be the cheapest estimate you get but you will get exemplary service both before and after his work is completed.
Description of Work: Installed a flat screen HDTV in our patio area and wired another room for satellite TV service.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
Will L.
01/2009
home theater design
+ -1 moreEd has installed two plasma TVs and speakers for us, both on the wall with cabling routed out of sight. Both turned out very nicely and we're happy with the results. I came to know Ed through referrals from others, and he does enough business this way that you can infer that his results speak for themselves. All of his customers that I know are professionals with gorgeous homes, Ed does top quality work on premium systems.
Description of Work: Ed does great work, is punctual, thorough, and professional. He does work that is at or above the quality of other home theater installation companies at a reasonable cost.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$700
Contact information
940 Smirl Dr., Heath, TX 75032
www.authdesigns.netService hours
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Eco-friendly Accreditations
LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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Service Categories
Stereo and Home Theater Systems,
Handyman Services,
Home Automation,
Lighting
FAQ
AUTH DESIGNS is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.
Sunday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
AUTH DESIGNS accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
Yes, AUTH DESIGNS offers free project estimates.
Yes, AUTH DESIGNS offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, AUTH DESIGNS does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, AUTH DESIGNS offers emergency services.
Yes, AUTH DESIGNS offers warranties.
AUTH DESIGNS offers the following services: HOME THEATER INSTALLATION, MEDIA ROOMS, MULTI ROOM AUDIO WIRING, STRUCTURED WIRING, REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEMS, HOME INTEGRATION & CONTROL, SURGE PROTECTION, ACOUSTICS & NOISE CONTROL, LIGHTING CONTROL SYSTEMS, VIDEO DISPLAY CALIBRATION, AUDIO DESIGN & CALIBRATION SPECIALIZING IN CUSTOM RESIDENTIAL ELECTRONIC SYSTEM DESIGN & INSTALLATION.
Contact information
940 Smirl Dr., Heath, TX 75032
www.authdesigns.netService hours
Sunday:
8:00 AM - 9:00 PMMonday:
8:00 AM - 9:00 PMTuesday:
8:00 AM - 9:00 PMWednesday:
8:00 AM - 9:00 PMThursday:
8:00 AM - 9:00 PMFriday:
8:00 AM - 9:00 PMSaturday:
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM