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HOW TO CHOOSE AND USE A CUSTOM ELECTRONIC INSTALLER
Finding the right custom installer may not be as straight forward as finding a plumber or electrician, or builder for that matter; you need only open the local newspaper to be presented with a myriad of options. But there are a number of tactics you can use to help locate the right custom installation company for your project.
The easiest way to find an installation specialist is, without a doubt, to visit cedia.com.au. Word-of-mouth (from friends and colleagues) is a reliable method because you can assess the relative merits of the company and its personnel while making the inquiry. You can also ask for referrals from your architect, builder, interior designer or other specialist.
Companies and professionals that are progressive about their businesses will keep a variety of commendable specialists and sub contractors on their books to cater for this contingency. If they don’t, perhaps the company is not as suitable for your project as you think.
It’s also highly likely that credible builders and architects will have equally credible custom installation people that they can recommend. If this is the case, in a sense these specialists have already done a lot of the hard work for you by eliminating undesirable or disreputable operators.
PREPARING THE GROUNDWORK
Failing these options you will need to do the groundwork yourself. One helpful approach is to visit show homes and show home villages and see how custom installation has been implemented in these buildings. Unfortunately, not all show homes have these systems incorporated in their design so contact the village information centres or exhibitors to locate suitable homes for viewing.
The important thing to take into consideration when viewing show homes with custom installations is to evaluate the home electronics systems as separate systems. Try not to get hung up on home design features. While the home may not appeal to you, the custom installation system could be just what you are after and you could miss this information if you are myopic in your outlook.
You could also find that some characteristics of the installation are appealing, even though you don’t like the entire system. At the very least you will usually come away with an idea of what you want and what you can afford in home electronics systems.
How do you choose a company to design and install your home theater, multi-room audio or home automation? How can you be sure they know how to bring out the best in today's highly sophisticated systems for your home’s unique needs?
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