Submitted a request for quote/more info on Oct 16th and to date Oct 30th have not received a…read moreresponse back. Yelp quotes response time of 24 hours ------------------- Update: received a call within a couple hours of my post. The gentleman apologized for not getting back to me sooner and we discussed my project and he pointed me in the right direction. I need a contractor to come out first to do what I need before having AVI come out.

I was interested in MSB products but I wanted to listen before making a decision. MSB guided me to…read moreTony at AVI, who welcomed me with his positive, enthusiastic vibe. Together we arranged a couple of demos of the DAC I was interested in, so I could listen over time and get a good feel for what it had to offer and whether it was right for me. He is a fun, fascinating guy whose genuine passion seems to be to expose his customers to the best audio equipment available and then gently guide them with recommendations that fit their budget. I ended up buying through him, and I am very happy with the decision... I highly recommend both MSB and AVI - both businesses are first class. Thank you, Tony!

We had a great first meeting and were waiting for a quote that never came. We were straight-up…read moreghosted. We reached out multiple times in a variety of ways and never heard back. We can only speculate that somehow our project needs were not big enough for them to want to work with us? We can't know what happened because they simply stopped communicating with us. Sad but true. For this reason, I have to say their business is not to be reccomended.

Wow just realized I never updated the review. After paying Cham to come out, and to come back, and…read moreto come back, and to come back...each time a new person who complain d bout the last persona work. I finally gave up and went with another service. He was great when it was new and a big bill. Not great when you need to get his worked fixed right.

It's not often you come across someone in business who reminds you that basic human kindness still…read moreexists. Jake at Barker Tech did that for my wife and me. Our home has an older AV system installed years ago by another contractor. Over time, the system became outdated, complicated, and the contractor became harder to reach and increasingly expensive. My wife and I separated several years ago, but she still lives in the home and has always struggled with the universal remote and the setup's complexity. Recently, she called me in distress because she couldn't turn on the television in the living room. Under normal circumstances, that would be a small inconvenience. But my wife is currently battling stage-four ovarian cancer and only has a few months left. All she wanted was the simple comfort of sitting on the couch and watching TV. I called Jake and explained the situation. Without hesitation, he said he would come take a look. The next day, he and one of his technicians, Wilson, showed up and spent over an hour patiently troubleshooting the system until they got everything working again. When the work was finished, I asked what I owed him. Jake said there would be no charge given my wife's condition. I was honestly taken back. In a world where it often feels like everything is transactional, Jake chose compassion instead. This wasn't just good service, it was humanity, and I'll never forget that kindness. If you're looking for someone who truly cares about his clients and takes pride in his work, Barker Tech is the real deal.

I'm torn writing this because I honestly want to keep Barker Tech a secret so they're always…read moreavailable when I have an issue! But the work Jake has done is too good not to share. I previously used a big Bay Area AV/home automation company. I spent over six figures on the initial install when I was rebuilding my house, and after that, every "fix" cost thousands. They had me on a Savant system where even a simple upgrade--like adding a new Apple TV 4K--was quoted at $4,000 because I needed new video cards. I was tired of the "gatekeeping" and not being able to make simple changes myself. I hired Jake to fix the mess, and Barker Tech has been incredible. He didn't just patch things up. he completely updated my network and AV, removed the bloated Savant system, and simplified my entire home automation setup. The result? A system that is high-end, significantly more dependable and simple, I'm able to DIY some things and I don't need to worry about explaining to my wife why a simple change to the system costs more than our first car we bought. The responsiveness is what really sets them apart. I recently had a troubleshooting issue: Jake responded within 5 minutes and had it totally resolved in 15 minutes. Barker Tech feels "too good to be true" because the knowledge and attention to detail are world-class, but the prices are actually reasonable. If you're tired of being overcharged by the big firms, call Jake. (Just don't take up all his time!)

Do not hesitate. Full stop. Henry and his crew (shout out Ramon!) packed all my gear, set it up in…read morea new house, and attended to everything. I was super picky and he and his crew accommodated everything and the quote was the exact price I was charged. They answered all my dumb questions, explained all the options, and came back TWICE to tweak things I wanted. One of the best customer experiences I've had. Don't hesitate to hire these guys.

Super disappointed... we have used them before and were very happy. The quality is not the same…read more They came out today to mount a Samsung frame TV. The person said to make it easier he would need to drill some holes to help hide the wires. He asked if we had paint and said he could patch it. Next thing you know we have a 5"x5" hole in our fireplace along with holes in another wall. The patch was left unfinished. He said he had a paint brush initially and then later said he didn't. Pretty sure he was using a paper towel. Then told me I should paint it in an hour. Called their office and Nikki told me their team doesn't do paint or patching...ok. Why say you can? She couldn't tell me when someone would be back out and never called me back. So we have a mounted tv but now we need a professional painter to come fix the botched patch. Not to mention I spent 30 mins cleaning up after they left.

Alex helped me with wiring up a number of ethernet plugs. He was patient and thorough with his…read morecraft. Will look to work with him on another project in the future.

The guys were super responsive! We called for unstable internet connection and got a response right…read moreaway. Schedule appointment same day within a few hours. They showed up found the problem and fixed it right away. Highly recommend. Only a phone call away. They were very nice and efficient

The salespeople here certainly know their products well, but once the sale happens things quickly…read morefell apart turning into a huge time suck. Emails with product information were incorrect and took multiple attempts to get accurate information. They called me back a couple times on the wrong phone number. Reason I didn't answer - it's not my phone number. My correct phone number was right on the receipt! It started when they called me to pick up my TV and was told upon arrival that it wasn't there. There's an hour in my life I don't get back. No one picks up the phone there - not in sales and not in service. No way to leave a message and the phone goes on eternal ring. More time sucking. Emails and phone calls go unanswered and take several days to receive responses. They'll probably say they'll call you at 10, but instead call you at noon. The sale has already been made, and it's very clear you are no longer their priority, nor do they care about your time, their personal reputation, or their company's reputation. Turn'em and burn'em. They don't stand behind the products they sell. Did they once even hint at apologizing for anything that transpired - nope! They attempted to make a profit off of my warranty issue by selling me a second full-rate installation. I had already paid someone to install the defective TV, now I've got to pay them, with profit? At least give me a discount. If you want expert advice, this is a great choice. But, after you get the advice, go somewhere else to buy what you want at a place with decent post-sale service.

Wish negative stars was an option. Stay away . Far away . They will sell u a dream then u will…read moredeal with a nightmare. I Spent $8,000 on a 8k TV , soundbar & remote with custom install . First they brought me the wrong TV . It was a 4k tv not an 8k and these guys swore that it was the correct TV but I stuck to my guns and kept telling them I bought an 8k tv. At the end I was correct and these clowns had to take the tv back and bring me the correct tv ( it's a $2,000 difference in price from 4k to 8k tv). So they needed to go all the way to the third floor of my house and do 2x's the work since they don't know how to read tv boxes which clearly show 8k & 4k in huge letters. Btw this was all during covid and I told them I didn't want to much traffic going through my home . Well that didn't happen as they needed 4 ppl to install one tv. Then the install was horrible as they drilled extra holes in my wall (they did not measure correctly the first time) & they damaged my furniture when they dropped a drill on it ( my furniture was very expensive). Now I'm going through technical issues as the soundbar is having issues with the TV when using arc. They did come fix it but now they need to come hide another wire behind the wall . The remote that I paid about $500 for with custom programming works when it wants to . I don't know what else to do do I called a customer service phone number to complain only to be told that the magnolia brand will be going out of business. Like wtf . Now I'm gonna be stuck with shitty tv soundbar & remote that are not compatible with each other????? My wife is so upset and she constantly reminds me of the terrible time she is having with the remote. I bought a system from magnolia 15 years ago and that system works better than this new one but it was almost $20,000 and is installed in my theater room . My three other system which are in my living room and two kids bedrooms also work better and were purchased at Best Buy. Those are Sonos, Bose and LG sound with LG and Samsung tvs . As of now I hate this place. Message me if you would like pictures and videos as I have documented everything and will be speaking to my lawyer if this does not get fixed asap.

Yianni was professional he worked with my schedule. Unfortunately something came up with work and…read morewasn't able to complete my job. however Yianni showed up on time and was ready. Definitely my fault but Yianni was excellent in communication.

Yianni was professional, on time, and pleasure to work with. He's an expert at what he does and…read moreaffordable.

Urbane Energy is GREAT! Fast Service, Polite, Intelligent…read moreStaff. Did a difficult job running a new main and added a com line at no added charge. We even had conduit size changes and they just rolled with the flow and found a solution. Really a great contractor!

I needed someone to come out and see about a flickering light issue I was having and the woman who…read moreanswered my call was extremely rude. It's frustrating enough to have an issues with your light source but to encounter someone who has an attitude when taking my information is just not professional. I wasn't even 2 minutes into speaking with her and she was irritable and quite the opposite of courteous. I took my business else where.

Valley Home Theater & Automation (VHT) recently completed a complex project in my home theater. The…read moreproject included the installation of a large, state-of-the-art microLED video wall, a video processor, an upgraded sound processor, a 4K movie platform, and a new remote control system. We used my old speakers. It was a pleasure working with Peter, Josh, Glenn, and other members of the VHT team. Peter spent time planning with me, stayed on top of the project to its completion, and kept me in the loop. Josh did an excellent job of assembling the components and programming the remote. He had good suggestions and was gracious about programming tweaks I requested. VHT provided excellent workers in carpentry, drywall, painting, and electrical. I was impressed by the lengths to which they went to protect my speakers and other older electronics. The final product looks--and sounds--spectacular! In summary, I would not hesitate to recommend VHT for a sophisticated home theater installation.

We received excellent service from Glenn, Paul and Cameron. From the initial consultation through…read morethe installation of the new home theater equipment to follow up phone calls to make sure everything is just right. These people don't just install stuff, take your money and leave you to sort out any problems that may arise. VHT checks in with you after the install to make sure everything is working properly and set up to your specifications. I wish I had called them earlier as it would have saved me a lot of time and money. Extremely impressed and will use VHT again at a vacation home.

We realized one of the most important decisions for our new home was choosing a whole home…read morenetworking system with lots of capacity and capability. As a consultant, I work from home and my wife works from home most days, so we needed a great system that accommodates lots of video calls, as well as home security, entertainment, a growing list of indoor and outdoor app-controlled devices, and strong wifi access for friends, colleagues, and family who stop by. And we also know that, in the future, nearly everything will need to be connected to the network. After weeks of searching for a solution, we discovered Brilliant Connectivity, which designs and installs Ubiquiti Unifi networking systems, the finest high-performance networks and wireless products on the market. Daniel G, the owner and founder, is a senior IT expert with deep knowledge and experience using Ubiquiti products to create customized networking solutions for his clients. And his installer, Rafael, did an excellent and clean installation that covers our entire house, upstairs, downstairs, interior and exterior. It is our pleasure to give Brilliant Connectivity our highest recommendation. Thanks to them, we have a home networking solution that meets all of our needs, and there are no more frustrating IT glitches and time-consuming DIY fixes to deal with. Thank you, Daniel and Rafael!

I brought in Brilliant Connectivity to do a WiFi upgrade for my employer, who was having a lot of…read moreconnectivity issues trying to work from his office in his large Alamo home. Daniel & Raphael are a great team and they do very clean work - friendly, professional, and super fast. They got the whole place wired up and humming within a day. Additionally, I hired them to take care of a home w/ a guest house in Napa, and the guys dialed in that property too. Getting them great coverage through the main ranch house and then running a trench to wire up the guest house in the back of the property. 5 stars!