Hired HiFi (Dustin) to set up my AV receiver, projector, a bunch of peripherals (Apple TV, PS5, Switch) and my sound system. It was a pretty quick process and super affordable. I enjoyed talking about Tarantino movies while he put it together. Hiring HiFi again to set up a record player. read more

Hifi Install - Home Theatre Installation Near Me - Austin, Texas

Highly Recommended! Excellent communication, value, and service! Could not have asked for a better experience. read more

Dustin and Daleth were great! Very professional, COVID conscious, and friendly. Dustin really knows his stuff and was super easy to work with. Wonderful, transparent communication. He had great suggestions for our first-ever home theater and made everything easy to understand! Our set-up is incredible and we couldn't be happier with the result. He catered everything to the space and it all looks really sharp. We told him up front that we were hoping to have it all set up in time for the holidays, and he hustled to make it happen for us! We are so grateful to Dustin and his team. We've already recommended him to other friends! read more

Hifi Install - Home Theatre Installation Near Me - Austin, Texas

Had two experiences with Dustin, one positive and one negative. The positive experience was two years ago when I wanted to add four height/ceiling speakers to my existing living room home theater for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. This was always going to be a challenging project, due to the vaulted ceiling and other factors. A couple of other companies I contacted just flat out said that it wasn't possible. Another gave me a sky high quote. Dustin however came up with a great way to do everything I wanted, and was able to accomplish it for a reasonable price. Everything is still working great today, and I couldn't have been happier. Last month though, I wanted to do a similar but significantly less challenging project in my master bedroom upstairs. We exchanged half a dozen e-mails and had everything nailed down including a date to do it. I got another e-mail asking if I was available for an earlier Saturday date, which I was not due to an out of town trip. Then after that there was... absolutely nothing. They did not come out on the originally scheduled date, did not answer a single phone call, did not respond to any voicemails, and did not respond to any e-mails. I finally had to start the whole process over from scratch with a different company, because Dustin just mysteriously disappeared. It's been almost a month since then, and there's still been absolutely no explanation. read more

Dustin was really terrific to work with. Very communicative during the entire booking process and he did an amazing job. I highly recommend. read more

Dustin and Daleth are awesome! I contacted them to install wall-mounted speakers and set up a new amp. Dustin got back to me quickly and came by within a few days to check out the scope and determine pricing. Their rates are transparent and very reasonable. Dustin even offered to order the amp through his supplier, which was a huge plus given how difficult it is to find in-stock audio equipment during Covid. They did a great job with the install. I could tell they're extremely thorough and take a lot of pride in their work, and they didn't leave until we tested the system and made sure everything was working properly. They also have a great sense of humor. Highly recommend these guys for any audio project. read more

Dustin was a consummate professional. I was looking for a company that would do the full installation for me including dealing with getting the correct Mount and a nkce shelf for me to put the cable box, PS4, etc. on. I checked with about 12 different companies and Dustin gave me the absolute best price and was also able to get me scheduled on the date requested where as most other companies could not accommodate this. I contacted all of the companies through email and he was one of the only ones that dealt with me through email and text message where as almost every other company I contacted wanted me to call them to discuss what I needed which was far less convenient for me. After all, had I wanted to call them, I would have done that in the first place rather than sending emails Dustin was on time, did a great job, and cleaned up after himself. When he first came, it turned out that the mount he brought had the wrong bolt pattern since my TV is a bit older model. He did all of the other work on that first day, and then came back again the next day with the correct Mount. It looks fantastic and he even set up my sound bar and subwoofer for no extra charge I will definitely use Dustin again in the future and highly recommend his services to anyone looking for help with their home theater needs read more

TLDR: My highest possible recommend - I would (and am) recommending Dustin to friends and colleagues as an ideal option for the work he does. We just moved houses, and I found Yelp very helpful in identifying professionals to help with a variety of tasks, so I want to pay it forward by leaving some reviews around people I work with. My first priority was getting something up about the work Dustin and Hifi Install did at our house. We moved from a home that had already had surround sound installed when we moved in, so we knew we wanted something but didn't have a great idea of what. We were also open to some smart house add-ons, if they were reasonably priced. Bidding process: I asked a few of the different best-rated companies in town for bids. Dustin was the quickest to respond, and easiest to schedule. He was patient walking through the house and talking through different ideas. His initial bid was very thorough, and gave me exactly an idea of what he was doing and where the costs would be. Despite offering more in his package than any other company (and offering equal or better quality equipment), he was the most affordable by a CONSIDERABLE margin. Planning: Because I didn't have a great idea of exactly what I wanted, I went through several iterations on the bid/planning with Dustin. He was 100% upfront about what he was recommending, why he recommended it, and the impact it would have on the price. He had opinions about what to use - near as I could tell, those opinions were driven by (and consistent with) impartial reviews of quality as much as his own motivations. He was completely open to me pulling alternatives, talking through strengths and weaknesses, and using those instead. For someone without a strong background but with a strong urge to try to understand/compare options (probably a strong component of the Yelp demographic) I thought this stage was both critical in my feeling comfortable with the work and truly distinctive. Execution: Amazing. Dustin was in and out in one day. He installed smart locks on every door, ring security system, and surround sound in most of the house. He did so with a minimum of mess, and gave us a thorough walk-through of how everything worked. One lock was sticking (it was before he installed the smart system) so he came back out on a different day to fix the door (not even his work) to make it run smoothly. He was professional, friendly, and attentive to detail. And, overall, everything looks way better than we'd even imagined. Our old house had fixed speakers attached to the ceiling - he embedded them all and they look and sound incredible. He even threw an extra speaker in because he decided the master bedroom was bigger and would benefit from a second speaker he hadn't priced into the bid. I work in customer service, so I'm super picky about what great customer service looks like. I spend way too much time on CNET, so I'm super picky about gadgets and think I know way more than I do. In short, I am the very model of a difficult customer for the kind of work Dustin does. And I was blown away at every stage of the process. If you are looking for an honest dealer who will be a partner to you in helping do all that cool stuff to your house you wanted to do, even if you didn't know you wanted to do it yet, I cannot recommend Dustin enough. read more

I contacted HiFi Install to help out with a few projects that I wanted to get done as soon as we moved into our new house. I needed wiring done for my media room, network cable termination in 4 rooms, 5 TVs mounted, 3 security cameras mounted with CAT5e run to each location, and a projector/screen mounted in the media room. I also had the need for a universal remote system to control multiple components from one remote. Dustin came out and surveyed the house and the work to be done, and had a quote back to me within 48 hours. All I can say is top notch! Dustin and his crew were very professional, and their quality of work was impressive. The job took a couple weeks, but I did give them a rather large list of items to complete. When I had a couple of follow up issues, Dustin came out asap and made everything perfect. I highly recommend HiFi Installation, and would use them again in a heartbeat. read more

After a 26 year career serving this great country of ours, I refused to go to the big box store to have the whole home audio system installed in our forever home, if I could find the right small business owner. I did a month of research and when all was said and done, HiFi Installation was a perfect match for me. From the start, Dustin stopped by our new home before it was complete, to look at the best way to give us what we wanted. He quickly assessed the home and provided us a quote that turned out to be 100% accurate. It was no problem with Dustin that I purchased some items at AAFES (Military Store) where I don't have to pay tax. During installation he was a pleasure to speak with although he is all business and moved with a purpose from start to finish. Once complete he set up all remotes and has made himself available if/when we mess something up. This is America! Support small businesses like Dustin who is fair, honest and just an all around good Texan! read more

forgot to post this when i was living in austin, hoping dustin expands to houston: I called Colin @ Hifi after being pretty frustrated trying to buy a TV at the big box stores. I was ready to pull the trigger on a TV for about $1700 and have it mounted. Colin asked me to give him a few hours to do some research. He called me back later that afternoon and had found a similar TV for $1000, at another store. They saved me $700 and didn't make a dime off of it. Who does that? That same week Dustin came out and got that TV mounted over my fireplace. I told him that I had always wanted in ceiling speaker for surround sound. He bowled me over with enthusiasm. We talked about a couple tiers of speakers but settled on some really affordable ones. I wanted to do the patio as well but couldn't get it all done at once. We went with a receiver that was set up to handle different areas of the house and did the patio a few months later. I'll make it real easy for you. Great prices. Local company read more

Excellent experience. Dustin did a great job setting up our home theater and patio sound system. He very knowledgeable and the cost was reasonable. We had a number of questions before and after the installation and Dustin was extremely responsive. I will use them again. read more

I really really love movies and wanted a face melting awesome totally amazballs home theatre. I called up a couple of different companies and none of them really shared my vision for an epic room remodel. Then I contacted Hifi and they totally got it. Not only do I want to enjoy movies and videogames from a custom theater seat, I also want to make my friends very very jealous. And now I get to do this everyday when my friends come over and their eyeballs fall out from cinematic joy. Let me get serious with you for a minute. The Hifi crew were polite, efficient and extremely knowledgeable. They hit my budget and created a room beyond the scope of what I even envisioned. I will never go to a regular movie theater again. Not even for free popcorn. read more

I first hired Dustin in Houston last year to install my 47" LG LCD TV. He was: on time, pleasant, funny, did a great job of installing my TV and making it look kick ass in my condo. I told him I was from Austin and he should move there as it's THE place to be in Texas. A year later - I moved back home to Austin and found a great little cottage in SoCo and decided to get my new 50" Panasonic plasma mounted. I checked Craigslist and found a ad with a great deal - TV mounted, wires concealed mount included and lo and behold who shows up but Mr. D! He once again did a GREAT job and I am about to hire him to help create a multi media gaming/home PC setup. In conclusion- HiFi is timely, won't mess up your walls, the TV is still securely on the wall AND did I mention he's CUTE! LOL! read more

When I moved into my new place I knew right away I wanted to turn the media room into a awesome home theater. I had several different bids but I ultimately chose Hifi for one main reason - they didn't try to upsell me. Installation only took a day and the installers were neat and professional. It turned out way better than if I was going to do it myself and still stayed on budget. I highly recommend these guys if you wanna step up your game. (room) read more

I would highly recommend Hifi Install for your video/audio needs. After moving into our new home, we needed to have 2 TV's hung and setup up, as well as set up an audio system to connect to the speakers throughout our home. Dustin came over to our home, and developed a proposal that met met our needs and budget. He was able to procure all the AV equipment we needed, and installed everything without a hitch. He and his staff were very professional, and patient in demonstrating the systems and helping us learn how to operate everything. A+ on all fronts for Dustin! read more

For my dad's birthday my mom and I wanted to surprise my dad with an awesome home theater in an unused bedroom. Dustin came by for the initial estimate and had lots of great ideas on to utilize the space. He used in-ceilings speakers and was able to hide all the equipment in the closet for a super clean finished product. He set up a universal remote that is so simple to use even my parents don't get confused. Everything about the room is amazing and my dad loves it. I highly recommend using Hifi Install in the future. read more

Just wanted to echo all the great reviews here for Dustin and Hifi Installation. Dustin did a fantastic job with our media room. He was incredibly prompt and responsive with our initial inquiries, and gave us great recommendations as to options that would work for our space. His initial assessment also covered what work might have to be done in our house, although it turned out to be even less than initially expected. The installation was quite quick, only taking a few short hours, and by the end of it we had the media room of our dreams. We'd recommend Dustin without reservation for any home theater installations - we have him to thank for many happy movie-watching hours already! read more

Great experience getting my new home theatre purchased and installed. Customer service was great and scheduling was quick and easy. Dustin was extremely knowledgable and was happy to help me pick out our equipment. We couldn't be happier with the final product. I will be calling Hifi again when it is time to get our outdoor system in place. Entire installation process was quick and clean. Most importantly it looks and sounds outstanding. Great company. read more

Thanks Dustin. Your professional and hard work is appreciated. read more

Hifi Install - Home Theatre Installation Near Me - Austin, Texas

Hifi Has it all. Dustin is very polite and knows what he is doing. We did Control 4 all around the house, my stupid home became very smart. With control or smartphone I am able to control all the boxes any room I want to. Theater room turner out amazing. 110" Black Dimind screen so and so. Thank you Dustin read more

Stellar in every respect possible, extremely happy with the sales process, the install, the service after the sale and best of all the price! Great stuff, I highly recommend these guys. read more

HiFi Installation came out and installed my flat panel TV over the fireplace. The guy worked quickly and work was extremely well done and professional. A+ I would highly recommend. Plus the price was very reasonable. read more

I called Dustin yesterday to set up a time to do a quick flatscreen TV removal and install in a new spot. He was super friendly on the phone and was happy to set a time next week that worked for me. He also said he would keep an eye out if he could get to me faster since I was on a time crunch. I work at a school and the year is starting so soon. It got even better when he was able to come early and offered a slot for me today! He got here ready to go, all I had to do was show what I wanted moved and where to install. He had another team helper to get the TV set and in less that 40 minutes, the job was done. The rooms were both cleaned and left ready to work in. Did I mention that his phone manner is awesome! When he called to say he could come early, he said it was around lunch time and was flexible. He even offered a sandwich. I mean, I didn't take him up on it, but I almost did. I hope that I can use their skills for a bigger project at home soon! And in the mean time, y'all should use HiFi Installation. read more

This is definitely a professional service that knows their stuff. Dustin is friendly, knowledgable, and eager to help. This stuff can be complicated, so it's nice to have someone who is so capable. I felt like the price was fair and correct given my needs. Would highly recommend. I will say other reviews swayed my thinking, so it's nice to place a positive review myself. read more

After spending countless hours researching what TV to buy, the prospect of doing the same for a TV mount seemed beyond daunting. I've watched TV but I've never hung one from the wall, so how was I to evaluate different mounts accurately AND actually install it? On the recommendation of a friend, I called Hifi Installation. Colin was professional and offered a great recommendation for a mount and arranged an install date super quickly! He was able to accommodate my work schedule without issue, which I was initially concerned about. Dustin arrived punctually at the appointed time, was personable and came prepared. I live in an old house, so the walls aren't super traditional in their construction, but Dustin had all the hardware required and installed the mount quickly without issue! He ever relocated a wall lamp to accommodate the TV's swivel movement. I would definitely recommend Colin and Dustin to anyone looking to have professional installation of a home entertainment system done right! read more

Dustin with HiFi is the man. Customer service was incredibly attentive and beats the pants off the other guys here in Austin. Don't believe me? Get other bids and compare...proof is definitely in the pudding here. We completely remodeled our historical 1928 house and I brought in HiFi to pre-wire for audio and video everywhere inside and out. HiFi also mounted my flat screens and set up and tested all components. The "soup to nuts" service has brought our "old" house into the 21st Century. Dustin understood what we were going for and installed a complete, whole-house av system that basically melts your face off if you so choose... Moreover, HiFi installed a system that incorporates incredible components that are easy to use, no ugly wires or weird/wonky speakers that don't look aesthetically pleasing. Again, his attention to detail is high and we could not be happier with our new system. This system is not only for entertainment but for professional purposes as well - I often work from my home and am now more than happy and excited to invite clients over to screen works-in-progress for my video production services. Thank you Dustin, we look forward to enjoying our new av system for many years to come. Kevin Pruitt Austin, Texas read more

Hifi Installation was awesome. We filled out the online interest form and Dustin was emailing me within 24 hours to set up a time to check out the house and write an estimate. From initial email to installing was less than a week. Dustin was honest about what he would need to (go behind walls, remove small pieces of drywall, etc) as we talked options. The install exceeded our expectations: the 70" Sharp Aquos 3D 240Hz looks badass on the wall above the fireplace, the two front in-walls, soundbar, two rear in-ceiling, and 10" sub sound freakin fantastic. Dustin also had a working knowledge of things I'll never understand, like how to make two cable outlets on either side of the living room exchange sources from Dish Network to our cable modem provider. Even encountering other bumps in the road along the install (our prior homeowners were DIY clowns and left a lot of half-ass issues to clean up), Dustin confidently took care of everything and stayed true to his estimate, completing the work over the course of two afternoons. Oh, he also installed very nice sound in the kitchen, as requested, and showed us how to link up our music library to our iphones and itunes and whatnot. We'll be getting back in touch with him when we're ready to do the patio/outdoor sounds, which likely won't be too far in the future. read more

Can't say enough good things about Dustin and the team at HiFi. They were efficient, informative and extremely helpful. Dustin and installed and set up surround-sound and an audio system that tied Spotify, a turntable and receiver together to play in multiple rooms across our house. His suggestion to use Sonos remote speakers saved us a lot of hassle, and money as well. Any follow up questions sort needs have been addressed promptly, and we couldn't be happier. read more

After finally having the opportunity to create the home theater of my nerdy dreams, I searched online for the right people. The first company (who shall remain nameless) never called me back, and after searching Yelp and finding Dustin's company highly rated, I called for a consultation. Dustin showed up looking and acting professionally, on time and ready to rock. I showed him the room, and told him what I desired for an end result. He picked the PERFECT setup for my theater. It was amazing the configuration of screen, projector, speakers, etc he chose. It was flawless. He spent hours painstakingly putting the whole thing together, and it was obvious quickly he was not only very, very good at what he does, but that he was also a perfectionist. The end result is absolutely fantastic, not to mention meticulously done. I never in my wildest dreams thought one could have a setup at home like this, but with HIFI's great pricing, todays tech and Dustin's consulting and installation skill, it has become a reality. I am blessed to have this and to have found Dustin to help put it together. He is phenomenal. HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommended. If you want someone that is extremely good at what they do, is priced competitively, and can build you the theater of your dreams, Dustin is the man to call. It's not even a question. Thanks Dustin! read more

These guys are the best...and a bit of a comedy team too. Highly recommend (though they are very busy these days).

When searching for a company to set up a home theater and to mount some other TVs on the walls, I looked on Yelp and came across HiFi Installation. I am so thrilled that I decided to call them! Dustin came out to my house, walked me through some potential home theater options, and opened my eyes to all of the amazing things they could do. He advised on what kind of TV, speakers, etc. to buy, and instead of steering me to the most expensive thing he could find, he encouraged me to check out some less expensive options that still offered great performance. I picked out what he recommended and I could not be happier. On installation day, which I changed twice due to scheduling issues, his guys were on time, they cleaned up, and they did an amazing job. They managed to hide everything in the wall behind the TVs, so the setup looks clean and uncluttered. I have gotten more compliments than I can count on my home theater setup, and would recommend HiFi Installation to anyone who needs a home theater or home automation system. They're the best! read more

This guy is great. I needed a TV mounted, sooner the better. It was a slightly non-standard job because I wanted the TV mounted high, very close to where the ceiling sloped. Dustin made sure the job was done completely how I wanted. We got to chatting, and he is a gamer also, so he understands how important his work is and cares enough to make sure he does a great job. A+. Oh, I almost forgot to mention. his turnaround time was really quick. Same day or next if I remember correctly. read more

HIFi Installation is awesome! Dustin was great to work with - from start to finish. My initial budget had to drastically decrease, which means I had to have Dustin make some adjustments to the equipment. I had just moved into new construction and need Dustin to mount two TVs for me (a 70" and a 75" above a new fireplace), as well as to add surround sound to my living area. I have to say - that even though my final budget was significantly lower then where I initially started, Dustin really was great at finding me quality equipment that would get me the bang for my buck. Come installation day, Dustin showed up on time, was super professional, and made sure to cover my furniture and to clean up. He really is a class act and the installs that he did are superb! read more

I was so happy when I saw that the horrid mess of cables that had been visible were now snaked behind the wall when I got home from work. He had been given rave reviews on this site so when I heard how quickly and professionally he worked, I was so satisfied! We had friends coming for a big game and were excited to show off the cleans lines. This was Thursday. Then Friday happened where we had no signal, no sound, nothing. No xbox, no iPod, no tv sound. No signal! Never had a previous issue before, just odd. We contacted the cable company, and trouble shot the system with them. There was no problem on their end so we called HIfi Install sat am. The speakers were out and no signal was received for music. Got a call back from Colin who was very nice. Dustin came to the house on Sunday as per our request and offer to pay him for his time ( the game was that night and company was in town). On his arrival, he did not speak, was not cordial, and was clearly unhappy. His attitude made both us, and our guests uncomfortable. He separated our units on an additional shelf where they weren't stacked on one another, rebooted the system, (not sure what all exactly) fixed some issue with the subwoofer that hadn't been an issue before his previous visit, and we were back in business. He gathered his things, and without a word walked out the front door to his car where he was obviously upset, and took off down the street. I was wholly surprised by his attitude. I expected for the owner of the company to be more professional. Payment was offered for coming on Sunday and he was here correcting his work. I am very unhappy and will not be using his company in the future. Sadly, I was going to do future business with him that would have amounted to a pretty penny. His attitude cost *his* company future business from myself as well as friends-word of mouth is a powerful thing. read more

Dustin is knowledgeable, and price competitive. His work was excellent. He gives you ideas and options. He is a professional. Will use him again... as I need in the future. read more

Dustin did a great job in a very fast and clean way. Thanks a lot and we liked the work very much. I would refer you to my friends for sure ... read more

Not sure this is a legitimate business. He never showed up for our Friday initial consult. No phone call, email ... zero communication. Very unprofessional, as Ive wasted a week and a half I could be working with someone else. read more

How many of you have run into this problem - you want to buy a new TV, but you cannot choose a screen size until you figure out where you can physically mount it? My wife and I ran into the same problem - we wanted a flat screen TV for our new home, but we weren't sure if we could mount it above the fireplace (i.e. bigger TV), mount it in a corner (i.e. smaller TV so the window wouldn't be blocked), or whether we should just skip mounting it all-together. Enter Hifi Installation. We contacted Dustin @ HiFi back in September, and he told us to send over pictures and he would help us out - even though we didn't plan on buying the TV for another few months. After looking at the pictures, he felt mounting above the fireplace could work but it might be difficult to hide the wires within the walls. So, he volunteered to give us a free in-person estimate and, when he arrived, he gave us great advice that helped us make our decision (which was to go with the bigger TV above the fireplace). I could stop here and give HiFi 5 stars for great service (before we were even customers). Fast-forward 3 months - we bought our TV (in time for the holidays) and called up HiFi to do the install. Based on our previous conversations with Dustin, we planned to hide the wires in a raceway vs. the more expensive option of drilling into the drywall above the fireplace to get past the numerous vertical studs in the wall. The technician showed up on the scheduled day and went to work immediately. Once the TV was mounted and it was time to do the raceway, we discovered we'd need a rather large raceway (5 inches wide) to hide the # of wires we wanted to run from the TV down to the corner of the room. We ultimately decided to go with the more expensive option of hiding the wires within the wall. Dustin gave us an estimate of the extra cost to hide the wires within the wall, and he also put us in touch with a contractor who gave us an estimate on patching drywall. A few days later, the wires were hidden, the walls were patched, and we were two happy campers. I did have one issue that I'll point out, just to give a balanced review. The original project quote (to mount the TV) to my knowledge included the cost of the HDMI and power cables. I also thought it included the raceway based on our conversation in September, but I could have been mistaken. When we asked about the extra cost to hide the wires within the walls to help us make our decision, we were told "around $100 more" (not including the contractor's fee). It turns out that was just for labor, and the final project cost us the original project quote, plus $100 for extra labor, plus full payment for "extra long" HDMI and power cables, plus around $35 for overnight shipping. In the end, the final price was still fair (based on a similar mounting job I had done when I lived in California). Dustin also provided a detailed estimate before doing the work, which gave us the opportunity to change our minds if we wanted. So I still feel Hifi deserves all 5 stars. So in summary - I highly recommend Hifi Installation both for their exceptional customer service and for the quality of their work. read more

It feels a bit redundant to repeat what's already been said but the outstanding service and quality of work merits the redundancy. Dustin initially installed a turnkey theatre system that consisted of a projector,100 in screen, Denon receiver and the best sound I've ever heard anywhere, including movie theaters. Due to the fact that we've been working with a designer(Adentro Designs who also rocks) we've forced Dustin back three different times since to install and uninstall the equipment while the cabinet maker worked on the custom cabinet he fitted the room with. Dustin is not only extremely knowledgable but been very generous with his time and now that it's all set up the room truly is a dream come true. The system is set up to play everything from sporting events from your satellite to 3-D movies, which I must admit is pretty damn awesome. Everything runs off a universal remote and once set up (by Hi-Fi) is as easy as working your average tv remote. Thanks for the great work. The family and I are truly enjoying everything the room offers. I would highly recommend Dustin for anyone looking for professional, prompt, knowledgable service that doesn't have the feel of being sold and leaves you with a truly unique media room experience. read more