We recently had a leaky basement wall that required replacing a large section of the studs and…read moredrywall. Happily, this gave us the opportunity to finally upgrade our 10+-year-old surround sound wiring with a more modern, sleeker setup. We reached out to Intellihome, they heard our ideas, added a few additional quality-of-life features that we hadn't even thought of, and got to work. Im not sure what I was expecting, but the end result exceeds even those vague expectations. The new wiring is a big future-proofing upgrade, wires are tucked neatly into the wall, and as you can see in my photo, there are zero cables hanging from the TV -- a crucial feature when you have four curious, chaotic cats. Intellihome was extremely easy to work with, exceedingly professional, and they do great work. When we eventually opt for further surround sound upgrades, we'll be calling Intellihome.

I had an opportunity to get a 65" TV installed by Zeb @Intellihome today and can honestly saying…read morewas a GREAT experience! Here's a run-down: 1. Quick response and quote for the work I needed done. 2. Easy to set up a time. 3. Zeb was on time and called ahead when he was on his way. 4. Zeb not only installed the wall mount but also put it together! 5. I appreciated the customer ed on how to reposition TV without unplugging it by accident (it had a short cord). I'll be hiring them if I need help with more stuff!

I can't say enough about Fred's Sound of Music and it's personnel. Will Farnham is the most…read moreknowledgeable person I know when it comes to audio systems. Bill, the Operations Manager was a gem to work with and finally...Joe, who installed the system was a true professional in every manner. You can't go wrong with this team.

Fred's is a wonderful holdover from the days when mom and pop audio stores existed in many…read moreneighborhoods. They carry new gear at all price ranges, as well as doing repairs and selling a fantastic variety of used audio. In my experience, high quality hifi gear tends to be bought by people who take good care of it, and makes for excellent purchase opportunities when the original owner decides to upgrade. Whether I need something or not, looking at both the new and the used gear at Fred's is always fun.

Customer service is at its best at Stereotypes. Andrew and his team are knowledgeable about sound…read moreequipment. Clearly their passion comes through while working with them. They were helpful to my needs, and I felt like they cared the whole time I was there - and respectful of my time as well. I had to go back a couple of time because of the weird layout of my home, but we brainstormed and worked it out. A pleasurable experience start to finish. Ron

Appreciated the advice I got from the gentlemen at Stereotypes. Love the vibe at the store…read more Excellent experience.

This place leans heavily toward the audio side of the home entertainment spectrum, and they do a…read morespectacular job of it. Pretty much everything they carry is an aspirational brand, you could most likely be happy with anything in the store. Part of their service oriented business model is hosting informative presentations from manufacturers - a great way to learn what's new. If you're fortunate enough to be able to consider brands like Magnepan, Linn, McIntosh, Sonus Faber, Magico, or Dynaudio, you owe it to yourself to visit the folks at Pearl.

* I bought a McIntosh AV receiver and amp in 2007 in San Francisco as part of a stereo including…read moreB&W 805 speakers and a Sunfire subwoofer. * This system sounded fantastic. * I kept in touch with McIntosh products and developments over the years. * When it came time to upgrade my components, I looked up my local McIntosh distributors in Portland, OR, and Pearl Audio Video came up. * My experience with Conner and Pearl has been FANTASTIC. * Conner worked closely with me to ensure that the sound I got was exactly what I was looking for. * I recommend Conner and Pearl fully and completely - it's great to have them in Portland.

Audio Specialties is a gem in the Gateway neighborhood. It is great to still have a place in the…read morecity that does repairs and stocks vintage gear. Whether I'm just browsing, trading in a piece of 70s era hardware, or having something fixed, this is my main destination.

I bought a 1972 Sansui 210 stereo receiver on Facebook market place when I got home it didn't work…read moreI was super bummed. However I brought into audio specialties. The owner Doug repaired my receiver and it sounds amazing. I learned that Doug has been repairing stereo equipment for over 30 years he is professional and repaired my receiver very quickly. I highly recommend Audio specialties.

I called Flat Panel Pros and needed a quote for an 85" TV installation (just onto a pedestal -…read morenothing fancy - and removal of two large-screen television sets that were broken. Over the phone, he gave me a flat rate quote of $200 and we were able to schedule an appt the next day. Pete and Josh came out and were extremely polite, efficient, and friendly. It was honestly one of the best contractor engagements I've been involved in, and I would not hesitate to recommend their services.

Too bad, Yelp doesn't have a ZERO star option because I'm here to warn you: BEWARE OF THIS COMPANY…read more Not sure if Flat Panel Pros often target the elderly, but always make sure someone else is home! Unfortunately, I was still at school while this happened or I'm sure this could have been avoided. For one thing, they are not listed on the Better Business Bureau site. They scammed my older parents after "professionally" installing their new stereo & karaoke sound system, but it was far from it. Very unprofessional! Wires were left running in front of the fireplace & crushed between the tv. They were told to pay in cash and weren't even provided an invoice of anything. Now my parents unfortunately are having to pay another person to have the job done right.

We just had James and his team at WFS (now called Garrett Integrated Systems) install a 6 camera…read morevideo surveillance system in our home. I don't do reviews often but because our experience was so positive we wanted to make sure that anyone considering any home electronic/home theater man cave upgrades consider James and his team at Garrett Integrated Systems. Honestly, James was one of the most professional and polite contractor's that we have ever had in our home. The fact that the work he and his team did was flawless, on time and on budget seem like a side note. We do love our new system but if you don't want to worry about your next project, call James!

It is with great pain and sadness that I share our experience with James and Wound for Sound A/V…read more We hired him to do a custom sound and video system install in our home when he was first getting his license last year and had no other customers. Ours was a fairly large project that we agreed to do in phases. He quoted us a price on the final phase of the work before Thanksgiving, then we got moved out due to scheduling conflicts and the holidays. To date, we have spent thousands of dollars in his labor and all the parts we needed - yet we have only two of 34 speakers functioning in our home (and they are in the basement). TODAY, he calls us and tells us that his rates to finish the work have now almost doubled...if honoring one's commitment, quality and integrity are important to you, please think twice before proceeding.

Charles was amazing. He helped me get the bingo monitors up and running at Keizer Salem Area Senior…read moreCenter (KSAS). He took a total of 4 days to come in and set it all up, and he donated most of that time. I told him what I had to spend, and he made sure NOT to go over my budget. If I ever have to get more equipment put in, I'll be calling him again. He even took the time to fix someone else's work.

He just came to do one tv. he was extremely friendly and efficient. thanks for the work. he is also…read morethe cheapest I found. he was on time and did everything I asked.

I recently had a tv installed by Eric the owner. He did an excellent job of communicating and…read morescheduling my appointment and was very helpful in moving one tv and mounting my new TV to the living room wall. Very happy with the work.

hired AcePro Audio Visual for a ceiling-mounted AP installation in my home. Izaac, who handled the…read moreestimation, was knowledgeable and helpful. Despite a minor miscommunication at the project's end, Izaac was patient and responsive, even after hours. Erik and Austin, who came for the installation, suggested a more practical placement for one of the APs, saving us money and reducing home damage. Their solution was both thoughtful and efficient. They also went beyond the call of duty by helping me with some camera issues. Overall, AcePro Audio Visual delivered professional, customer-focused service.

Although we live in Arizona, my husband has been fantasizing about these speakers forever! Luckily,…read morewe had a wedding to attend to in Portland this past August, so he had a chance to actually visit the place where these wonderful speakers are made. He loved trying them out in the test room so much, that after checking it out himself, he brought me and his best friend out another day to test these speakers out as well. Well sure enough, it didn't take long for him to order them. The hefty $3,000-$4,000 price tag did kind of make me choke a bit, but let me tell you, it was like watching a kid on Christmas day once the speakers arrived. It almost seemed like love at first sight. I lost my husband for few days as he set his speakers up in our basement and he was perfecting the set up. The speakers work so well that it feels like an earth quake hit our house even though we live in Arizona and I live upstairs. I hate to admit that the sound is so crisp and clear, that you will get spoiled once you hear the speakers. Like a Volvo S60R or a Nissan GT-R, these Speakers are "sleepers." Not many people know about them, but they are cheaper than Bose speakers and produce an unfreaking-believable sound and "feel" for that matter. I urge you to try this company out to custom make your speakers. They surely know what they're doing, and they will help you make the right decisions every step of the way!

I had to call with an unusual request for an item not listed on the website. Unfortunately I don't…read moreremember who helped me out but they were shockingly nice and friendly and super happy to go above and beyond for me at the drop of a hat, enough so that hours I later I thought to myself, you know, I should go on their Yelp and say something about it. Great experience, cheers.