As provided by the Custom Electronics Design & Installation Association

Wire for Future Options During Construction
If you are building a new home or remodeling an existing home, it is most cost-effective to make sure the house is prewired for immediate and future options, even for eventual resale. It is difficult and in some cases impossible to run wires after the home has been completed.

Plan for High Definition Television
High Definition (HD) Television is mandated by Fefruary 2009. Make sure the cables in the wall will support HD Digital Signals throughout the house.

Insist On Simple Integrated Systems
New electronic components should have the ability to be controlled from one simple remote.

Don’t Buy Yesterday’s Products
Many large stores offer discounted rates on discontinued products, which may save you some money but is not necessarily the best value for the cost. Custom installers can offer the latest products at the best price in terms of what you get.

Consider Lighting Control
Lighting can set the mood for Home Theater, entertaining, or a quiet night at home. Lighting can also make the house look ‘lived in’ even when no one is home. It can also provide convenience when arriving home after dark or emergency lighting in a fire alarm or burglar alarm condition.

Added Value
Quality and long-term dependability are the most cost-effective attributes that you can build into your home and lifestyle.

Purchase Experience, Not Just a Big Box
Find a Custom Installer that has the experience to design and install the perfect system for you and your budget and warranties all materials and installation for at least a full year form the date of completion. You are actually buying a finished installed system, not just components in a box.

Increase Your Expectations
Your home electronics systems represents a significant investment. An experienced custom installation company can provide may different options, custom designs, complete installation, programming and most importantly, follow-up in-home service whenever you need it.