Original post from May 30, 2020 when project was done..."I just finished working with Man Cave…read moreAmerica for the 3rd time in the past year doing long wanted A/V upgrades. MCA always do top-notch work and make everything look better than I could ever imagine. During this SIP, they created a beautiful A/V installation in our garage to create a 2nd family gaming space. They also wore PPE and took appropriate social distancing precautions. I hope I have another project in the future so I can work with them again!"

Ramon Was the Handyman That came out and mounted my tv. He was very nice and made sure wherever he…read moreput the TV up at was a great spot with me and made sure not to slip off an inch from what i desired! Thanks Ramon!

We had a great experience with Bay Area Wall Mounts, and I especially want to recognize our…read moretechnician, Ismat, who was courteous, professional, punctual, and clearly experienced with this type of installation. Before choosing a company, I compared several TV mounting businesses on both Yelp and Google. I ultimately decided on Bay Area Wall Mounts because of their established reviews and the photos of their previous work, and I'm glad I did. Ismat installed our 65" LG C6 TV along with an LG S95TR soundbar above our fireplace and mantel. I was initially unsure whether the fireplace and mantel would make the installation more difficult, but he handled it without any issues and made sure everything was centered, level, and positioned properly. One of the biggest things I wanted was a clean installation with no visible cords. They were able to create a power bridge system that concealed the wiring and routed everything to a nearby outlet. They also left us with additional connectivity so we can add two more HDMI devices in the future. The finished setup looks very clean and professional. The price was fair, although perhaps a little on the higher side compared with some options I looked at. That said, I would rather pay for quality workmanship and have the job done correctly than simply choose the cheapest option, especially when mounting an expensive TV above a fireplace. Overall, I'm very happy with the finished result and the quality of the installation. I wouldn't hesitate to use Bay Area Wall Mounts again for any future TV mounting needs, and I would definitely recommend Ismat and the team.

Technician fixed the issues. So I am changing the review…read moreback to 5 stars. All the issues have been fixed

We met with Si the other day and learned so much in our consultation. First, his respect of "No…read moreShoes" in our home. He was easy speaking and very good at showing and saying what he was explaining to us. We asked for an audit of our system and to help us understand our system. We truly received great information and the how to's leaving us feeling confident and able to assess issues should they arise. He got us back on track with our system and took unnecessary components that were of no use to us. He complemented the system install and products chosen. He let us know that our system was very well done and that we have at least five to 10 years of great use. We were very happy with the visit and the outcome of the visit and are now truly enjoying it all. Thank you, Si and Hidden Connections for your awesome help and informative answers to our questions.

Hidden Connections are good people. Si and his daughter were very nice and did exceptional work…read more They arrived on time and quietly installed both of the cat 6 lines in my home and now we have Ethernet instead of wifi in our house running off of fiber. So much faster although I'm not sure we need it :) I only wish I had more jobs so I could hire them again. Thanks Hidden Connections!

We have a big complicated AV system we asked if they could take over and help us fix as the…read moreinternet was not working. They came by and looked and told us it was a bigger problem they could not fix and would send us a quote. The quote included several pieces of equipment that were priced 2-5x retail. FSTG-DREAM-PRO 10G Cloud Gateway with 100+ UniFi device / 1,000+ client support and 3.5 Gbps IPS routing. was quoted as $999.99 when it retails for $379 FSTG 10Gbps SFP+ Direct Attach Cable (1meter) was quoted at $29.99 when it retails for $15 OvrC Pro Lifetime License + Hub, non-locking barrel connector power connection type was quoted as $999.99 when it retails for to $199 *note this is only available to authorized AV dealers but a 5x mark up is insane I asked why and was told it was small business markup and was told quote "It includes sourcing, shipping, platform fees, payment processing fees and more that our clients may not originally consider. The raised price also covers our regular remote network maintenance, ensuring your network continuously runs at peak performance following the conclusion of the project. A large portion of business model is our post-install support and efforts to create peace of mind for our clientele regarding our systems." However on that quote was also a $70/mo service plan that was supposed to cover the aforementioned post-install support. I asked about the double charge for support and asked if I could bring my own equipment and they ignored my email So this company is SUPER SHADY and please review your quotes and google any equipment that they tell you that you need because 1. you probably don't need it (we ended up fixing the internet ourselves) and 2. they are probably overcharging you. Just run the quote through Claude or ChatGPT and ask if there's anything concerning in it. It will do all the research for you.

UPDATE: After my…read moreoriginal review, the company's CEO personally reached out to discuss the situation. Although the project did not meet my expectations and my original concerns remain, I appreciate that he took the feedback seriously, worked to resolve outstanding issues, and refunded the design fee. I am updating my review to reflect the company's efforts to make things right.

Avish did an excellent job quickly diagnosing, getting parts, and fixing our projector issue. Very…read morefriendly and helpful; would definitely recommend him!

From the owner: Avish Digital specialized in designing and installing integrated smart electronics, we can make you…read moredream come true,

Excellent Work. very knowledgeable of everything related to mounting TVs and electrical. Super…read morehappy with the outcome. I would highly recommend Clayton very easy-going!

We are so happy we found this company! Dealing with Clayton from start to finish deserves a 5 star…read moreand we've already recommended him to a family member. Communication- clear and responds timely Pricing- very reasonable Quality of work- good and fast. We can tell he definitely knows what he is doing. He installed two TV's for us in about 45 mins. Thanks Clayton!! Here's a picture of the 75" he installed above the mantle.

couldn't be more satisfied, knowing an experienced, meticulous and passionate audio/video person…read morecalibrated my television. I'm in awe daily knowing the picture I'm viewing on my Sony A80J 77" OLED is performing at its optimal capabilities. The peace of mind this provides is absolutely "priceless". Much Kudos to Robert Heron.

I can't say enough good things about my experience with Robert and Heron Fidelity. To begin, his…read morerates are fair, he was easy to schedule with and made sure everything was in place for a successful calibration. Unfortunately even with the best laid plans, things can happen and in my instance, there was a hardware glitch (totally unrelated to Robert's work) that was only discovered upon the start of our calibration. Robert was patient and helpful and worked with me to resolve the issue and proceeded on with the calibration and didn't even charge me for the extra time, which was very kind and generous of him. We are thrilled with the calibration results and our overall experience working with Robert and will be sure to hire him again when needed in the future.

I work customer service in a highly technical field. I repair high end luxury vehicles. It's…read morealways in my mind that I'm handling the first or second most expensive item most folks own. Second only to their homes. I'm well aware of the exacting standards needed. The self discipline needed and the attention to detail and care for details needed to restore someone's prized luxury vehicle. Those same standards apply to working in or on someone's home. My previous reviews explain how I met Jake at Barker Tech. This is a new review with new perspective. It's been over two years since I paid Jake and shook his hand. In those two years Jake has reached out 3 times to check on my home and his work. It just seems to be how he is. In those two years I've reached out with some admittedly stupid questions and each time he's addressed my concerns without any snark or down talk that some techie guys use when speaking to plebes. I needed additional home tech stuff and naturally I reached out to Jake. His response was timely given his work load and he immediately offered elegant solutions to an inelegant problem. (Someone in my neighborhood is actively using my gravel yard as a dog pit stop and leaving me nasty surprises ). Jake offered some very clever options up to and including an outdoor speaker paired with my existing camera system (that he installed ) to politely ask the offending dog owner to remove their dog waste. Ultimately my wife vetoed the idea of me having the ability to leave audio messages for bad neighbors. But Jake's suggestion of an upgraded new camera with AI facial recognition and a wider field of view was perfect. Within a week Jake personally came back and upgraded the camera thus negating the one small blind spot the offender had been using. He kept his word. He sent me tutorials and worked with me not even being home to ensure that I was 100% satisfied with my upgraded surveillance view before leaving. Setting standards and holding yourself to them are key to excellence. Keeping your word and delivering what you promise are key to excellence. But. Excellence isn't derived from robot like adherence to guidelines. It's a combination of many intangible things. It's rare these days to encounter true excellence in almost any field. Jake at Barker Tech is an excellent example of excellence in action. Trustworthy. Reliable. Professional. Meticulous. Passionate. Informed and informative. Personable and Diligent. I'm a client for life.

Jake was fantastic. He is incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and calm, cool, and collected,…read morewhich was especially appreciated after we had been dealing with so many frustrating AV and internet issues in our house. He quickly figured out what was wrong with our existing setup, moved us over to fiber optic, and simplified the entire system so it is easy for us to use. The difference has been huge. Our internet is now incredibly fast in every room of the house, and everything finally works the way it should. Jake went above and beyond throughout the entire process. I cannot recommend him highly enough for anything AV-related in your home.

I've worked with First Reflection for almost a decade on home automation projects. Ron is a true…read moreprofessional and subject matter expert in the automation (excellent on Control 4) and audio/video field. The range of First Reflection to support minor service and maintenance requests to large systems projects makes them a standout and can endorse them with confidence!

we have had considerable difficulty getting our Sonos system working properly. Ron came in,…read moreassessed the situation, and unraveled a complex mess of problems in the way our system had been put together. we are now the happy owners of a properly functioning Sonos system, and are listening to beautiful music. Ron is a natural problem-solver. Many thanks!

TL;DR: Solid and reliable…read more Installed 7 months ago, and I guess I forgot to write a review. Performance is consistently better than promised, much faster than we need, an lower latency than our previous service (DSL), and costs less.

Fantastic experience with sales, billing, and customer service! I love working with a locally…read morebased company, and the attention to detail given in the entire customer experience is appreciated. Rock solid - consistent and dependable. GO SAIL!