Home theater and whole-home audio, planned for the rooms you use.
We design and install the speakers, wiring, and amplification behind a dedicated theater or music throughout the house. The visit comes first: we look at the rooms, talk through how you watch and listen, and put the plan in writing.
A typical project includes speaker layout, in-wall or in-ceiling speakers when you want them out of sight, clean cabling, an amplifier or AV receiver that matches that layout, and time at the end to aim, calibrate, and show you how to use the system.
Example equipment
Speakers and amplifiers, from premium quality to budget-friendly.
These are representative models we can design around, not a storefront and not a ranking of the “best” product overall. Your walkthrough decides what fits the room.
Premium
Premium · In-ceiling
Bowers & Wilkins CCM7.3 S2
Reference three-way in-ceiling speaker
Specifications and planning notes
25 mm (1 in) Carbon Dome tweeter
100 mm (4 in) Continuum cone FST midrange
Two 130 mm (5 in) Aerofoil Profile bass drivers
Intended for theater and stereo listening
A custom-install in-ceiling speaker. Final placement depends on ceiling structure and the room layout from a site visit.
Premium · In-ceiling
KEF Ci200RR-THX
THX Certified Ultra in-ceiling speaker
Specifications and planning notes
Uni-Q array: 200 mm (8 in) woofer and 38 mm (1.5 in) tweeter
Frequency response 33 Hz–28 kHz (±6 dB), open-backed
Sensitivity 90 dB; nominal impedance 4 ohms
Recommended amplifier power 10–190 W
An in-ceiling speaker designed for home theater use, including as a front (LCR) speaker when the room calls for it.
Premium · In-ceiling
Sonance VX86R
Visual Experience 8-inch round in-ceiling speaker
Specifications and planning notes
1.2 in (30 mm) ceramic dome tweeter in an acoustic back chamber
8 in (203 mm) pivoting Kevlar/Nomex woofer
Frequency response 34 Hz–20 kHz (±3 dB); sensitivity 91 dB
Power handling 5 W minimum, 150 W maximum RMS; 10.125 in cutout
Sold as a pair. Part of Sonance’s current Visual Experience series (not the older Visual Performance VP86R).
Mid-range
Mid-range · In-ceiling
Klipsch PRO-180RPC
8-inch professional in-ceiling speaker
Specifications and planning notes
8 in Cerametallic woofer
1 in titanium dome tweeter on a Tractrix horn
Frequency response 52 Hz–23 kHz (±3 dB); sensitivity 96 dB
SecureFit installation; round and square paintable magnetic grilles included
A flush in-ceiling speaker for distributed audio or a home theater. The installation kit is selected separately when needed.
Mid-range · In-ceiling
Sonance VX62R
Visual Experience 6-inch round in-ceiling speaker
Specifications and planning notes
6.5 in-class round in-ceiling design with round or square trim options
Frequency response 45 Hz–20 kHz; sensitivity 89 dB
About 8.25 in cutout and 4.92 in mounting depth
One-stage or optional two-stage installation
Sold as a pair. A medium-size Visual Experience speaker for rooms that do not need the larger 8-inch VX86R.
Mid-range · In-ceiling
Polk Audio V80
Vanishing in-ceiling speaker with 8-inch driver
Specifications and planning notes
8 in Dynamic Balance polypropylene woofer
1 in swivel-mount silk dome tweeter
Total frequency response 30 Hz–27 kHz; sensitivity 90 dB; 8 ohms
Recommended amplifier power 10–100 W per channel; paintable Sheer-Grille
A flush in-ceiling speaker suited to movies or whole-home listening. Polk notes it as a fit for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X overhead use when the layout calls for it.
Budget-friendly
Budget-friendly · In-ceiling
Polk Audio RC80i
In-ceiling speakers with 8-inch drivers
Specifications and planning notes
8 in Dynamic Balance woofer
Swivel-mounted 1 in soft-dome tweeter
Frequency response 35 Hz–20 kHz; 8-ohm compatible
Recommended amplifier power 20–100 W; about 9.38 in cutout and 3.25 in mounting depth
Sold as a pair. A straightforward in-ceiling option for everyday rooms or a simpler theater layout.
Budget-friendly · In-ceiling
Klipsch R-1650-C
6.5-inch two-way in-ceiling speaker
Specifications and planning notes
6.5 in woofer with a 1 in polymer-dome tweeter
Sensitivity 91 dB; 8-ohm impedance
35 W RMS power handling
Paintable aluminum grille; moisture-resistant design for rooms such as kitchens or bathrooms
A compact in-ceiling speaker for everyday listening or as part of a larger distributed audio plan.
Budget-friendly · In-ceiling
Polk Audio V60
Vanishing in-ceiling speaker with 6.5-inch driver
Specifications and planning notes
6.5 in Dynamic Balance polypropylene woofer
0.75 in swivel-mount silk dome tweeter
Total frequency response 33 Hz–27 kHz; sensitivity 89 dB; 8 ohms
Recommended amplifier power 10–100 W; paintable Sheer-Grille
A smaller vanishing-style ceiling speaker for rooms where a slimmer, less noticeable grille is preferred.
Premium
Premium · AV receiver
Marantz Cinema 30
Reference 11.4-channel AV receiver
Specifications and planning notes
11.4 channels of amplification, 140 W per channel (manufacturer rating)
A full-size home theater receiver. Speaker count, HDMI sources, and room calibration are confirmed during the walkthrough.
Premium · AV receiver
Denon AVR-X6800H
11.4-channel 140 W 8K AV receiver
Specifications and planning notes
11.4 channels of amplification, 140 W per channel (manufacturer rating)
8K HDMI and Dolby Atmos
Powered by HEOS for app control and streaming
Chosen when a room needs more amplified channels than a mid-range receiver provides. Final channel layout follows the speaker plan.
Premium · AV receiver
Yamaha RX-A8A
AVENTAGE 11.2-channel AV receiver
Specifications and planning notes
11.2-channel surround amplification
8K/60 and 4K/120 HDMI
Dolby Atmos and DTS:X; SURROUND:AI processing
YPAO room calibration and MusicCast networking
Yamaha’s AVENTAGE line is their higher-performance receiver family. Wireless surround options, if used, are planned with the speaker layout.
Mid-range
Mid-range · AV receiver
Denon AVR-X3800H
9.4-channel 105 W 8K AV receiver
Specifications and planning notes
9.4 channels of amplification, 105 W per channel (manufacturer rating)
Dolby Atmos and HEOS
Six 8K HDMI inputs
A common planning choice for a dedicated theater that does not need the extra channels of a flagship receiver.
Mid-range · AV receiver
Marantz Cinema 60
Premium 7.2-channel AV receiver
Specifications and planning notes
7.2-channel amplification, 100 W per channel (manufacturer rating)
Dolby Atmos and DTS:X
8K/60 Hz video; six HDMI inputs (three supporting 8K) and two HDMI outputs including eARC
HEOS streaming and Audyssey MultEQ room correction
Fits many living-room theaters. HDMI source count and speaker positions are confirmed on site.
Mid-range · Streaming amplifier
Sonos Amp
Wireless streaming speaker amplifier
Specifications and planning notes
Class D amplification: 125 W per channel into 8 ohms
Stereo or dual-mono output
HDMI ARC, RCA line-in, and an adjustable subwoofer output (50–110 Hz)
Wi-Fi plus dual Ethernet ports
Useful when a room of speakers should join a Sonos system, or as a stereo/zone amplifier rather than a full surround receiver.
Budget-friendly
Budget-friendly · AV receiver
Yamaha RX-V4A
5.2-channel AV receiver with 8K HDMI
Specifications and planning notes
5.2-channel amplification, 80 W (manufacturer rating, two channels driven)
4K/120 and 8K/60 HDMI (4 in / 1 out)
YPAO automatic room calibration
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, and MusicCast
A straightforward receiver for a smaller surround system. Dolby Atmos height processing is not part of this model; the RX-V6A is the step that adds it.
Budget-friendly · AV receiver
Yamaha RX-V6A
7.2-channel AV receiver with 8K HDMI and MusicCast
Specifications and planning notes
7.2-channel amplification, 100 W (manufacturer rating, two channels driven)
Dolby Atmos, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization, and DTS:X
HDMI 7 in / 1 out; Zone 2 speaker output
YPAO with R.S.C. and multipoint measurement
The more capable model in Yamaha’s current V-series, for rooms that want height or extra surround channels without moving up to AVENTAGE.
Budget-friendly · AV receiver
Denon AVR-S760H
7-channel AV receiver for 4K and 8K setups
Specifications and planning notes
Discrete 7-channel amplification
Designed for 4K or 8K video setups
3D audio for home theater and gaming
Supports current HDMI specifications; HEOS app control is part of the Denon ecosystem
An entry Denon receiver for a living-room theater. Exact HDMI features and streaming options are confirmed against the current manufacturer sheet before we order.
Product names and photos belong to their manufacturers. Specifications are from manufacturer materials and may change; Lowvolt Electric Inc. is an independent installer. These examples are grouped by general quality tier — premium, mid-range, and budget-friendly — not as items for sale on this website.
Next step
Schedule a home theater walkthrough.
Tell us about the room or the whole house, and we will look it over with you before anything is ordered or installed.