The right level of system for your home
A living room used every day may benefit most from a well-positioned television and a suitable soundbar. Another room may suit an AV receiver and separate speakers, while a space with controllable light may make a projector worthwhile. We recommend the level of equipment that fits your use, room and budget instead of automatically over-engineering the installation.
TV or projector: plan the viewing position first
We look at daylight, seating, the usable wall area and equipment access before recommending a screen. Projectors need suitable placement, throw distance, a screen surface and a practical cable route. TV and projector mounting is assessed against the actual structure, equipment and manufacturer's requirements; a large picture is only useful if it is comfortable to watch.
Soundbars, AV receivers and surround speakers
A soundbar can be the simpler option where cabling or room layout limits a separate system. Where surround sound is appropriate, we plan the AV receiver, speaker positions, subwoofer location and cable routes together. Normal setup and commissioning are included in the agreed scope; specialist acoustic modelling, bespoke cinema construction and reference-grade calibration are not part of this service.
- TV, projector and screen mounting where suitable
- AV receivers and compatible source equipment
- Soundbars or separate surround speakers
- Sky, streaming and gaming connections
- Concealed HDMI and speaker cables where practical
- Wired network or suitable Wi-Fi connectivity
Keep the sources and cables under control
We plan how Sky, streaming players, consoles and other sources reach the screen and sound system, including connector access and equipment ventilation. Where sources need to serve several rooms, HDMI distribution remains the specialist service. Data cabling and Wi-Fi support streaming and connected equipment; they cannot improve a limited incoming service by themselves.
First-fix planning and realistic retrofit options
During renovation, decide screen, speaker and cabinet positions before plastering. We work within the existing Smart Home first-fix approach, coordinating technology routes with your trades. In a finished room, TV wall mounting and hidden-cable work may be all that is needed, or part of a larger installation. Cable concealment and making good are agreed after assessing access.
Commissioned and explained
We test the agreed sources, picture and audio connections, confirm normal operation and show you how to use the system. We explain the controls, where the equipment is located and any limits or subscriptions. If you also want music in other rooms, that is planned through our multi-room audio service so the two systems complement each other.
Planning guide
Useful decisions to make before choosing equipment or booking installation.

