Sound XPerience is an award-winning company that specialises in home automation and audiovisual integration. 

Over the years, they have received multiple recognitions from several organisations like Sound United, Monitor Audio, Planet World, and Homemation.

They offer a broad range of services covering smart automation and home cinemas. One thing we like about this company is that on top of home theatre installation, they also provide assistance in conceptualisation and building your dream setup.

We’ve seen their portfolio of previously completed projects and we’re definitely impressed. 

We love how Sound XPerience is well-staffed with experienced technicians ready to collaborate with your architect and designer to come up with the best custom home theatre for you.

Sound XPerience focuses on comfort as much as they do on audiovisual experience, which is awesome.

It’s also a big plus for us that they offer a long list of renowned home cinema brands to choose from.

Workmanship-wise, Sound XPerience’s team is highly regarded for the quality of their work, as well as their quick turnaround time of under four hours. 

Although there are rare reports of delayed servicing, the company is apparently quick to apologise, which we commend.

Lastly, take note that their shop is located in Sandton, which is a bit of a drive from the city. Nonetheless, you can easily book a consultation with their team through their website.

ApplianceRepairGuy is a small company that fixes all different types of appliances. They have a small workforce, but because of their quick turnaround, they are frequently employed for all sorts of home maintenance and repairs.

They’re a very versatile company, so it wasn’t a surprise that they dabble in home theatre installations too. As a freelancer, their service rates for installations are definitely cheaper than other bigger companies.

Customers value how their technicians complete minor fixes, part replacements or installations in just an hour or two. 

However, they typically spend the entire day on more complicated job orders, which isn’t too bad when compared to competitors who take a week. So, if you’re planning to set up a big and complex home theatre design then you’d know what to expect.

Acknowledging the fact that they’re a small team, one thing we like about ApplianceRepairGuy is they refer customers to other service providers in cases where they can’t accept the job request.

Another thing we like about this company is they give out a 6-month guarantee for all their work, which is a plus for us as it shows how confident they are in their workmanship.

Our only issue with ApplianceRepairGuy is their customer support can be unresponsive, especially during busy schedules. 

Elan Systems Home Automation is one of South Africa’s most sought-after home automation distributors. One of their competitive advantages is their strong foundation, having over 20 years of experience.

They’re pretty multifaceted, offering a long list of services including smart home and security systems, multi-distributed music, HDTV distribution, and home cinema planning and installation.

Elan Systems Home Automation has a team of nationwide-certified custom installers. Their technicians are regarded by previous clients for their apparent know-how and efficient strategies.

They’re also partnered with 25 acclaimed brands of electronics, automation equipment, and audiovisual furnishings.

What makes Elan Systems Home Automation unique is they offer rent-to-own solutions for those that don’t have the budget yet for their desired home theatre setup. 

We like that they offer financing over 26, 48, or 60 months, allowing clients to choose the best programme for them.

If there’s anything we think Elan Systems Home Automation needs to improve on, it’s their customer support. There are several complaints about their representatives being difficult to reach out to, which is dispiriting. 

This is a serious inconvenience for prospective clients, too, especially since Elan Systems Home Automation does not allow online appointment booking.

Vorna Tv Services is led by a qualified radio and television technician. The company has a wealth of experience of over 25 years and has grown to be quite popular in the community.

They offer DSTV installation, home theatre equipment and installation, appliance repairs, insurance assessments, and audio and video conversions. 

We love how aside from home theatre installation, they also provide maintenance and repairs. Vorna Tv Services also offers guarantees for all their work, which is awesome.

Their clients appreciate Vorna Tv Services’ team of professional technicians and their prompt servicing. They’re also complimented for being friendly and accommodating whenever clients had any questions or requests.

Vorna Tv Services is an authorised distributor of popular home theatre equipment brands like Sonos, Onkyo, PolkAudio, and Hybrid. We think it’s great that they have options for a wide range of budgets.

Their schedule is almost always full, though. So, make sure to call in to book an appointment as soon as possible.

Vorna Tv Services often responds to service calls during their working hours, though, so you can expect there to be days when there’s no one at the shop to attend to your concerns.

We hope they can hire trained personnel to handle all communication with clients and interested individuals to avoid this inconvenience. 

HFX Systems is a well-established company that was established in 1989. They work in audiovisual and automation system distribution for both residential and corporate clients.

For home theatres, they provide planning and designing, building and installation, as well as maintenance and repairs. They’re partnered with several renowned brands for audiovisual equipment, including JBL, Ocean Way Audio, Lexicon, and Boulder. 

We think it’s great that they offer a wide range of home theatre products suiting different budgets and preferences. Another notable hallmark is their catalogue of secondhand units, perfect for those who are looking for a good bargain.

Our favourite feature of HFX Systems is their glorious home theatre demo studios, which allow interested clients to gauge the company’s skills in setting up home theatres while inspiring them with viable concepts and designs.

HFX Systems is committed to providing fast, high-quality servicing to their clients, but it’s also worth mentioning there are reports on delayed servicing. Thankfully, they don’t seem to make a habit out of this and are more often on time.

Nonetheless, there are a handful of grumbles from previous clients about HFX Systems’ unprofessional personnel. 

We’re told there are instances where clients experienced dealing with a staff member who acted dismissively while attending to their questions, which is a red flag for us.