Can I install my own home theater or home integration system?

 

Many mass-market retailers provide do-it-yourself home integration and control kits or theater-in-a-box products. While consumers can often install these products, an integrator typically has a deep level of product knowledge that allows them to select the best components to suit a client's unique home design and usage patterns.

 

Integrators also have the skill to optimize room acoustics and seating and calibrate video settings. (The difference between an "out-of-the-box" system and one's that's properly calibrated can be amazing.) They can work with the homeowner to develop a plan — much like an architect develops blueprints — to ensure the best integrated home experience. Residential electronic systems designed by CEDIA member integrators are a sound investment in the value of your home.