Independently Rated Highest in Quality
Originally Earned:
April 2011
We declare that Avid Home Theater HAS QUALIFIED for and continues to meet the Ongoing Research and Rating Requirements for Diamond Certified® status.
Certificate #1745
(877) 258-9841
231 Market Place, Suite 201
San Ramon, CA 94583

Avid Home Theater provides sales and installation of audio/video and automation systems for residential and commercial clients throughout Northern California. The company is a major supplier of several leading electronics brands, including Control 4, Sony, Samsung, Sonos, JVC and Yamaha.

Owner Micah Brown has been working in the audio/ video industry in various capacities since the early 1990s. “I began as a hobbyist, designing and building home stereo speaker systems for competition, eventually moving into professional sound and, finally, custom installation,” he remembers. “In 2005, I started Avid Home Theater to bring my experience and knowledge to the audio/video and automation world.”

In order to stay at the forefront of technology, Avid Home Theater’s installation technicians attend regular training seminars on the latest industry products, methods and trends. “We’re passionate about our craft and truly enjoy what we do, so gaining the required knowledge to stay at the cutting edge is something we pride ourselves on,” says Mr. Brown.

Company Philosophy

“We’re in a complicated industry, so one of our main goals is to always be truthful with our customers about what they’ll experience and how they’ll interact with their systems after they’ve been installed. We take pride in the level of support and accessibility we offer—a customer can reach us any time after their project has been completed and we’ll be immediately responsive to their needs.”

Serving the Greater Bay Area

Audio
Video
Automation
Home Theater
Audio Visual
Residential and Commercial

Control4
Sonos
Sony

Comparative Summary

Home theater companies are always looking for ways to differentiate themselves from their competition, and those that have earned the prestigious Diamond Certified award are already several steps ahead. In addition to its Diamond Certified status, Avid Home Theater sets itself apart by developing long-term relationships with its clients and helping them find easier, more convenient ways to live...

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What home theater brand is the best?
A: "There’s no single best brand in this business. There are a lot of quality manufacturers, but what’s most important is how the components work together in a single system. We’ll recommend brands based on what you want the system to achieve. I...
Q: Can you help me choose the right theater system for my needs?
A: "Yes. With our guidance, you’ll be able to select the most appropriate components for maximum system performance and capability. We consider your needs, objectives and budget to provide you with the best options."
Q: Do you train your customers on how to use their systems?
A: "Absolutely. That’s a big part of what we do. However, our experience allows us to design intuitive interfaces that don’t require a lot of training. Often, our customers can figure it out all on their own. The systems are very complex, but th...

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Industry Info

Don’t let an oddly shaped room diminish the power of your home theater system.
When audio engineers invented surround sound, they envisioned the speakers being positioned perfectly in a rectangular room. But the reality is, not everyone has the ideal room for a home theater system—tricky layouts, L-shaped rooms and open floor...
Findings based on statistically reliable research from 68 surveys

Customer Satisfaction

Survey Question: On a scale of 1 to 10 how satisfied were you with the quality you received?
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Company Credentials

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Customer Loyalty

Survey Question: If you needed this product or service in the future, would you use this company again?
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Diamond Certified Qualification

Based on 68 customer surveys, we declare
Avid Home Theater
has passed all rating steps and has earned
The Diamond Certified Award
No. 1745
Continuously qualified since April 2011.
David Pak
Director of Ratings Research
American Ratings Corporation

Verbatim Survey Responses From Only Verified Customers

D.M.A.C. Verified Customer Name
"They needed little supervision. They just knew what needed to be done and did it. I was 100% satisfied."
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Company Capabilities Table

Avid Home Theater
231 Market Place, Suite 201
San Ramon, CA 94583
(877) 258-9841
DCID8883602843

Mon – Fri: 8am – 6pm
Sat: 10am – 4pm

Serving the Greater Bay Area

Micah Brown
9
2
Control 4 Premier Dealer
900355
Liability Insurance, Worker's Compensation
2005
Consultation, Design, Sales and Installation of Home Theater, Security and Home Control Systems
Control4, Sonos, Sony
Residential and Commercial
1-Year Warranty on Most Equipment, 30-Day Advance Replacement for all Equpiment, Automatic Replacement of any Component that Fails in the First 30 Days

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Survey Responses For

Avid Home Theater

Avid Home Theater: Average 9.1 out of 10 based on 68 unique customer surveys of these open ended questions.
D.M.A.C. Verified Avid Home Theater Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"They needed little supervision. They just knew what needed to be done and did it. I was 100% satisfied."

R.H.T. Verified Avid Home Theater Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He's detail oriented and personable. He has done a great job for me. "

Z.C.A. Verified Avid Home Theater Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He was very professional. He did everything I asked and more. Everything was perfect. I haven't had a problem since."

Andy L. Verified Avid Home Theater Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"They were very knowledgeable about their product, and they showed up on time. I got what I was looking for."

Barbara M. Verified Avid Home Theater Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"I've used him twice. He's very knowledgeable and serious about what he does. He gets the job done. Also, when you hire him, you actually get him, not someone else. He does the job himself. "

Bernie K. Verified Avid Home Theater Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He's very knowledgeable. He just comes out and follows up without charge. He definitely wants to make you happy."

Bill D. Verified Avid Home Theater Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He stays up on stuff. He knows the latest technology. When it comes to home theater, I depend on him to take care of my clients."

Bob C. Verified Avid Home Theater Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He was honest and fair. If something took longer than he said it would, he didn't try to gouge me for more money. He was just fantastic. He's the best."

Bruce S. Verified Avid Home Theater Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He seemed like a nice guy. He did a really good job."

Cheryl T. Verified Avid Home Theater Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"All of the details were completely taken care of."

Danny G. Verified Avid Home Theater Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He out bid the others. He was very knowledgeable about the equipment and installation."

Darren M. Verified Avid Home Theater Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"His service was very good. The quality of his work was excellent, and he stayed pretty close to schedule during the project."

Dave T. Verified Avid Home Theater Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"Very responsive, and their turnaround time was good."

D.B. Verified Avid Home Theater Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"Everything, I've used him twice. He showed up on time, designed and installed my system, and he did a great job. I'll be recommending him."

Ed S. Verified Avid Home Theater Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He was very thorough, he explained everything we needed to know, and he answered all of our questions. He was a really nice person. "

George S. Verified Avid Home Theater Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He was knowledgeable, and he knew what was right for my particular room. He was very clean, very polite, and he did a really good job. I was very pleased. I would recommend him."

Ginger M. Verified Avid Home Theater Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He does what he says he is going to do. When I call him, he always comes out and fixes things. He's very knowledgeable."

J.R. Verified Avid Home Theater Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He was on time. Everything worked out well. It"

Ms. V. Verified Avid Home Theater Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He's very knowledgeable, he has good communication skills, and he's responsible. He has great follow-through and follow-up."

Justin C. Verified Avid Home Theater Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"Personable and reliable"

Marlene G. Verified Avid Home Theater Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He was very knowledgeable, and he had wonderful people skills. They did a very tidy job, no mess. The installation was done beautifully. It was a bit complicated, but it looked effortless. He also made suggestions to help make it easier for us to use the equipment, which was great. He was reliable, on time, and thorough. He was a vey nice young man."

Mike M. Verified Avid Home Theater Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"His professionalism when responding to my needs, he was excellent."

Mike C. Verified Avid Home Theater Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He was knowledgeable and trustworthy. We left him alone at our house, and we have a lot of valuable things. We told him he could lock up our home when he was finished. That's how much we trust him."

Mike H. Verified Avid Home Theater Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"I like that he's a small business. He was easy to get in touch with. He helped me out right away, and his installation quality was really good. I left him alone in my house, and when I got back, everything was wired correctly. It was cleaned up perfectly. He met all of my expectations."

Patrick B. Verified Avid Home Theater Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He was competent in the skills that I needed."

Phil G. Verified Avid Home Theater Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"I've used him before. He listens carefully to what I am looking for, he's easygoing, and he's a good communicator. He is very good about getting resolution to inevitable challenges. He does a great job and makes sure it is a good installation."

Roy G. Verified Avid Home Theater Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"Pretty much everything, he was very competent, very knowledgeable, helpful, and professional. "

Samantha D. Verified Avid Home Theater Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He was quick to follow up on my questions. He responded to my emails really quickly, and he showed up on time."

Steve R. Verified Avid Home Theater Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"What made him different was that he understood value, timeliness, and what we wanted. He worked with us very well. He was also courteous, kind, respectful, and very accommodating."

Stuart P. Verified Avid Home Theater Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He went above and beyond for me. I asked him to install a product that he normally doesn't install. He researched it, including calling the company just to be sure he installed it correctly. He installed it perfectly and didn't charge me for any of the research. He actually went out of his way more than once for me. He was also very meticulous with the installation, and he did a great job of keeping everything clean. I've referred several people to him."

Tim R. Verified Avid Home Theater Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He listened to what my needs were and gave me a solution that did exactly what I told him I wanted. His people were very clean and efficient during the installation."

A.S. Verified Avid Home Theater Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"Courteous, professional, smart technically, and high quality work"

Alan L. Verified Avid Home Theater Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He was very knowledgeable and dedicated to making sure he got it done right. I was totally satisfied."

Ed A. Verified Avid Home Theater Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He was certainly knowledgeable. He was pleasant and easy to reach. He tells you can call him anytime. He has taken calls from us even on the weekend."

Gary C. Verified Avid Home Theater Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He thoughtout the solution to setting everything up, and his recommendations on what to do and how to do it worked out well."

Greg B. Verified Avid Home Theater Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"His quality was really good."

Howard B. Verified Avid Home Theater Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"His ability to meet my needs and get the job done"

Jeff M. Verified Avid Home Theater Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"His technical skills are perfect. He's very knowledgeable about what he's doing."

Jim M. Verified Avid Home Theater Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He was always willing to do whatever he could to make sure we were satisfied and solved any of our problems."

Jim T. Verified Avid Home Theater Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"Good industry knowledge and very responsive"

John R. Verified Avid Home Theater Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He did an installation and figured out how to make things work in a way that they weren't designed. He was adaptable."

L.S. Verified Avid Home Theater Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"I thought he was very professional, prompt in answering my questions, and I never got the feeling I was being nickel and dimed. He was willing to work with me."

Michael G. Verified Avid Home Theater Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He is knowledgeable, and he does a good clean job. He doesn't leave any mess."

Jessica S. Verified Avid Home Theater Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He seemed very knowledgeable, approachable, and he followed through on what he said he would do."

P.C. Verified Avid Home Theater Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He was very knowledgeable and he got things done the way I wanted them done."

Rick I. Verified Avid Home Theater Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"I thought he was knowledgeable, and he did good work. Their pricing seemed reasonable."

Rick P. Verified Avid Home Theater Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He got back to us right away. There were some glitches in our system, but he stayed with it until he got the job done."

Tim S. Verified Avid Home Theater Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He was a good listener, and he was very responsive."

Todd J. Verified Avid Home Theater Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He was very professional, and he understood the equipment."

Tom M. Verified Avid Home Theater Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He's personable, and he knows what he is doing."

Bob P. Verified Avid Home Theater Customer Name
Q1:8 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"Their knowledge, experience, and ability to get job done in timely fashion"

Chuck D. Verified Avid Home Theater Customer Name
Q1:8 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He understood what home theater would work best for the area in my home."

David S. Verified Avid Home Theater Customer Name
Q1:8 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He was very prompt with his quote, he came as scheduled, and he got the work done quickly. He did a great job."

Greg B. Verified Avid Home Theater Customer Name
Q1:8 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"The technical expertise"

John S. Verified Avid Home Theater Customer Name
Q1:8 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"Very high level of customer service, he was very attentive and followed up as necessary."

Ms. T. Verified Avid Home Theater Customer Name
Q1:8 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He was competent."

M.H. Verified Avid Home Theater Customer Name
Q1:8 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He was friendly, and he had good follow-up."

Randy W. Verified Avid Home Theater Customer Name
Q1:8 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"The time they spent trying to understand what we wanted and providing suggestions."

R.M. Verified Avid Home Theater Customer Name
Q1:8 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He was very good. I would use him again."

Richard S. Verified Avid Home Theater Customer Name
Q1:8 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He's very professional, he knows what he's doing, and knows the equipment. He's quick, clean, and efficient."

S.B. Verified Avid Home Theater Customer Name
Q1:8 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"The service was prompt and responsive."

T.B. Verified Avid Home Theater Customer Name
Q1:8 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"The service was nice and professional. I would recommend him to friend with the caveat that his price is high."

V.G. Verified Avid Home Theater Customer Name
Q1:8 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"The communication about the system and the personalized attention"

Andrea H. Verified Avid Home Theater Customer Name
Q1:7 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"The work was good."

Kurt G. Verified Avid Home Theater Customer Name
Q1:7 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He's really committed to making things work in the end. He really follows up."

Howard S. Verified Avid Home Theater Customer Name
Q1:6 out of 10
Q2:No
Q3 & Q4:"The installation worked."

Joe M. Verified Avid Home Theater Customer Name
Q1:6 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He gave us nice product. He has come back and fixed a couple things for us. It was an alright experience."

V.M. Verified Avid Home Theater Customer Name
Q1:6 out of 10
Q2:No
Q3 & Q4:"They were prompt, and they showed up on time."