Home Entertainment Services

Transform your home with our premier home entertainment services, offering top-notch audio and visual solutions. We ensure seamless integration for an immersive experience.

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Premier Home Entertainment Services Audio & Visual Installation

Laughlin Electric has 30 years of experience providing expert audio and video services. We invest in our employees and community with a company centered around employee growth and happy clients. It’s easy to do hard work when you care about going above and beyond with every job.

Your home has many audio and video components, from your TV to speakers, and you may be thinking about adding a home theater or outdoor system for even better entertaining. Our skilled electricians are prepared for any service you may need, offering top-notch audio visual installation.

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Central Coast, CA Home Theater Sound System Installation

You’ll Love the Sound of This

We proudly offer premium brands such as Sonos, Lutron, Sony, and more, ensuring you experience the best in audio quality. Whether you’re looking to create a whole-home audio system, integrate sophisticated sound and lighting control, or enjoy cinematic soundscapes with home theater installation in Central Coast, CA, our expert technicians will provide a solution that fits your home and lifestyle.

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  1. Choose a space: Typically, your theater is in at least a 12×12 room, away from the main parts of the home. Perfect areas to watch a movie include your attic, basement, or spare bedroom. A room with minimal windows, closets, and doors is recommended for better soundproofing.
  2. Design the details: The rest of your home may have light-colored walls, but in your home theater, you should use dark shades that reduce light reflection from the screen. Also, consider using movie theater carpets or thick rugs for sound dampening. Use blackout curtains to cover any windows and use soft lighting like LED strips that are easy to dim when the movie starts.
  3. Screening options: You can use a projector and a screen for a traditional movie theater feel or a smart TV to easily switch between streaming services. Projectors and screens are often cheaper, creating a larger viewing area, but need to be connected to laptops or other devices that can make a mess of wires. Smart TVs offer a slightly smaller display, but switching between streaming services is easy and doesn’t require additional devices.
  4. Install surround sound & soundproofing: For the best sound during your movie, you want strong speakers throughout the room. You may also add acoustic panels on your walls to optimize audio quality and eliminate echoes. Also, consider how you will soundproof the room. You can use strong insulation behind the walls, soundproof drywall, or high-density vinyl lining to reduce the reverberations throughout your home.
  5. Add finishing touches: Your theater seating can make or break the movie experience in your home. You may look for traditional row seating, lounge chairs, large floor pillows, or couple seating such as two-person recliners. Then decorate the room with movie posters, a concession stand, or a bar to perfect your home movie experience.
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Additional Home Services

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In need of a home automation company in Central Coast, CA? With our smart home services, you can upgrade your home to enhance convenience, security, and energy savings. Our expert team installs advanced lighting, climate control, security, and entertainment systems.

Easily control your home’s lighting, adjust the temperature, monitor security cameras, and manage your entertainment system through your smartphone or voice commands. With everything seamlessly integrated, you can enjoy the comfort and peace of mind that comes with smart technology.

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TV mounting typically ranges from $150 to $600, depending on the complexity and specific details of the job.

Basic installations (~$150 to $300)*

Mounting a standard-size TV on drywall with a fixed or tilting mount generally falls within this range.

Complex Setups (~$300 to $600)*

Mounting over a fireplace, using a full-motion mount, working with brick or stone, or hiding wires inside the wall often lands in this range or higher.

*These are general estimates. Actual pricing can vary based on your home, added features, and a company’s specific rates. For an exact quote on your TV mounting, contact Laughlin Electric. We’ll be happy to walk you through your options and provide clear, upfront answers and prices.

Yes, especially if safety is a concern. Mounting a TV might seem simple, but doing it incorrectly can lead to damaged walls, unstable mounting, or even injury. This is particularly important when the TV is being mounted high.

Professionals understand proper lifting techniques, secure anchoring, and weight distribution. That means your walls and TV are protected from damage, and everyone involved stays safe.

At Laughlin, we take safety and your investment seriously. We’ll always assess your setup before any work begins, use the proper tools and techniques, and leave your home just as clean as when we arrived.

Yes, you can, but it depends on the complexity of the setup and your confidence with electrical, audio, and structural work.

Simple, all-in-one soundbars or plug-and-play systems are generally DIY-friendly. But if you’re installing in-wall speakers, running wiring through ceilings, mounting equipment, or integrating smart controls, a professional is usually the safer and cleaner choice.

Home theaters are generally a higher-cost project. The total investment depends on the scope of the setup and the level of customization involved:

  • Room Size and Layout: Larger or uniquely shaped rooms may require more extensive wiring, outlet placement, or new circuits.
  • Equipment Quality and Features: The type of projector or TV, surround sound system, smart controls, and lighting setups can all increase the complexity and cost of the electrical work.
  • Additional Contractor Hiring: If your home theater plans include features such as cabinetry, riser seating, or acoustic treatments, these elements typically fall outside of electrical work and may require hiring other specialized contractors.

Yes, a home theater system can be a great investment if it fits your lifestyle and space.

For those who enjoy movies, sports, or gaming, having a dedicated space with high-quality sound, lighting, and visuals offers an immersive experience that’s hard to match with standard setups. It also adds everyday comfort and convenience, giving you a space to enjoy with family and friends.

While it does require a larger upfront investment, many homeowners find the experience, enjoyment, and long-term value well worth it.

The cost of professionally installing a surround sound system depends on the complexity of your setup. Factors like the number of speakers, type of wiring, room layout, equipment integration, and other custom features can all influence the overall cost.

If you’re interested in a surround sound system from Laughlin Electric, contact our team. We’ll take the time to understand your goals and provide a clear, upfront estimate tailored to your space and needs.

Most surround sound systems are fairly efficient and don’t use a significant amount of electricity during normal use. A basic home setup with a receiver and 5 to 7 speakers generally uses about the same amount of power as a small appliance when active, and even less when idle or turned off.

If energy efficiency is important to you, many modern systems come equipped with eco or standby modes that reduce power consumption when not in use. Laughlin can recommend energy-conscious options that suit your needs and install them safely and efficiently.

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Home Audio Installation Add Your Home Theater Today With Laughlin Electric

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Home theaters are becoming increasignly popular in our community. If you are wanting a theater in your home, Laughlin Electric is here for you with expert home audio & visual installation. We focus on three significant aspects of your home theater: the projector, surround sound, and dimmable lights-ensuring that every detail is handled and customized to your specificaitons.

Laughlin Electric goes above and beyond for every one of our customers because it’s easy to work hard when you care.

Schedule your service today and have a theater experience without leaving the comfort of your own home.

Laughlin Home Services Powering Homes for 30+ Years

With over three decades of experience, we have built a reputation for providing outstanding service to homeowners, property managers, and general contractors.

Since our founding in 1992, we have worked to improve our company in every way. We handle various residential projects, promising that every client receives reliable and dedicated service.

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