Transform Your Patio with an Outdoor TV & Speakers

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Creating the Ultimate Entertainment Space Before Summer

With the summer season just around the corner, now is the ideal time to enhance your Florida patio by transforming it into an entertainment oasis that your family will enjoy for years to come. 

A professionally integrated entertainment system doesn't only add value to your Tampa home, though. It seamlessly extends your indoor living spaces, following you out the back door! It’s perfect for everything from casual family movie nights to sophisticated evening gatherings. 

Below, we explore the reasons why now is the best time to start planning to add a speaker system and outdoor TV or projection screen to your property. Keep reading!

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Transform Your Nights: A Guide to Outdoor Lighting

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Create the Perfect Ambiance While Enhancing Safety and Home Value

Living in Tampa means spending countless evenings outdoors, whether hosting backyard gatherings or simply unwinding on your patio after a warm Florida day. But as the sun sets over the Bay, your outdoor space might not be living up to its full potential. Thoughtful outdoor lighting does more than just illuminate—it transforms your yard into an inviting retreat while keeping your family safe and potentially boosting your property's curb appeal. Let’s explore some popular lighting techniques below to reimagine your outdoor spaces after dark.

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Video Surveillance and Other Smart Home Trends

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Enhance Safety, Comfort, and Energy Efficiency with Smart Technology

Staying ahead of the curve with smart home technology means embracing tools that enhance safety, comfort, and energy efficiency. Today’s trends include video surveillance, human-centric lighting, climate control, and automated window treatments. Continue reading to look at how these smart home trends can make your life easier in your Tampa, FL, home. 

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How Outdoor Lighting Can Improve Your Home’s Curb Appeal

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Boost Your Home's Charm and Security with Expertly Designed Outdoor Lighting

Curb appeal plays a major role in creating a lasting first impression. When it comes to boosting your home’s appearance, outdoor lighting helps your home stand out from the start. It improves the beauty of your home’s exterior and creates a welcoming atmosphere that leaves an impact, even long after the sun sets. 

Keep reading to learn how outdoor lighting in Tampa, FL, can improve your home’s curb appeal. 

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Stay Connected with Better Home Networking

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Top Tips for Taking Your Smart Home Devices to the Next Level

The perfect lifestyle often hinges on technology. From seamless smart home automation to uninterrupted 4K streaming, reliable home networking is a must. Yet, even in the most sophisticated setups, common networking issues—like Wi-Fi dead zones, slow connections, and security concerns—can disrupt the experience.

If you’re a homeowner looking to elevate your Tampa retreat, a well-designed home network configured and supported by a professional ensures your technology works as beautifully as your Florida surroundings. Learn how to navigate the top issues and how Acadian helps high-end homes avoid them altogether!

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What Does the Ultimate Home Theater Design Entail?

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Create Your Ideal Viewing Experience

A home theater is more than just a room with a large screen and speakers—it’s a fully immersive entertainment experience. Designing your ideal home theater requires careful planning, attention to detail, and the right combination of technology and aesthetics.

Whether you’re a movie buff, a sports fan, or a gamer, here’s what the ultimate home theater design for your Tampa, FL, home entails. Keep reading for more!

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Manual vs Motorized Shades: Which Offers More Benefits?

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Learn how smart window treatments are more convenient and long-lasting than traditional manual shades!

Motorized shades are more than just a luxury convenience; they provide greater energy efficiency and a cleaner, modern look. We often get asked, “But how hard are they to clean?” Well, like all things, they do require a little upkeep from time to time. Read on to learn how these solutions are easier to maintain and more convenient to use than traditional window coverings in Tampa, FL, homes. 

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Why an Outdoor TV is the Perfect Addition to Your Backyard

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Enhance Your Outdoor Space with Year-Round Entertainment and Unmatched Durability

Turning your backyard into an entertainment retreat is a cinch with the rising popularity of outdoor TVs. This solution provides the ultimate setup for relaxation, socializing, and unforgettable outdoor moments. From enjoying a holiday watch party to indulging in a beautiful evening breeze, an outdoor TV brings all the comforts of your living room outside, elevating your outdoor space for the ultimate entertainment experience. 

Keep reading to learn why adding an outdoor TV is the perfect way to upgrade your Tampa, FL, backyard.

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Simplicity, Technology & Elegance

Who says Simplicity, Technology & Elegance can't co-exist?

Here is a picture from a recent project. The customer wanted a clutter-free installation that was crazy simple to use, but didn't want to give up sound quality or limit their music options.

We installed a Bose Lifestyle for main room TV, Movies & Music. The only thing visible was the TV.

We installed 4 rooms of sound using Bose speakers and a Sonos System.  The customer can access Pandora and their iTunes library thru their existing iPads and iPhones.

This is where Simple meets Sophisticated ....... and that's what we at Acadian Home Theater & Automation take pride in delivering day in and day out.

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Discovering the Essence of Home Theater Design

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The Essential Question: What Brings You Joy?

Home theater design—three words that can fill you with excitement or a slight sense of dread. With today’s incredible selections in AV, seating, lighting, acoustic paneling, and overall aesthetics, where do you begin? Do you lean toward ergonomic, tiered recliners, chaise lounges, sectionals, or modular seating? Are you thinking of a more casual, relaxed affair with bistro tables, a bar, a few gaming chairs, and a pool table in the back? Or does a home theater filled with old-world charm enhanced with velvet curtains, gold lamé, and Art Deco wall sconces appeal to your senses? 

The choices are virtually limitless. 

At Acadian Home Theater & Automation, our extensive experience crafting one-of-a-kind home theaters for clients across Tampa, FL, has led us to understand the importance of discovery, the one-on-one conversation regarding your lifestyle and vision. The most important question we ask during this essential component of the home cinema design process is, “What brings you the most joy?”

The answer to this question ensures a theater that meets and often exceeds your expectations. Here, we’ll explore how that vital question affects the ultimate home entertainment space.  

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Enjoy Surround Sound & High-Fidelity Music Throughout Your Home

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Bring Stunning Music to Every Room and Outdoor Area with Whole-Home Audio

As Aldous Huxley said, “After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music.” It is undoubtedly for that reason that every culture in the world expresses itself through music and dance—defining their beliefs and carrying them through the best and worst of times.

Music is, in many ways, the soundtrack of our days, bringing us to long-forgotten memories and instilling hope for what’s to come. Research shows it has the power to reduce pain and anxiety and improve moods and memory. It’s a powerful medium that deserves more than a Bluetooth speaker following us through our homes and out into our yards. 

Creating a home where music is the defining element requires whole-home audio. Let’s explore how these remarkable systems are transforming the home environment for those who live in Tampa, FL.

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Dynamic Duos in Your Smart Home: Start with Motorized Shades

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Pair Motorized Shades With These Devices In Your Florida Home

Smart home technology continues to evolve, and in Tampa, FL, homeowners are quickly discovering the benefits of adding motorized shades into their living spaces. These automated window treatments add a touch of luxury to every home while working hand-in-hand with other smart home systems to enhance comfort, convenience, and security. Continue reading to explore how motorized shades pair perfectly with other smart home devices to create dynamic duos you simply can’t live without.

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Acadian Home Theater & Automation: An Award-Winning Smart Home Company

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Why You Should Choose Acadian As Your Partner for Smart Home Solutions

Nowadays, more and more homeowners prefer homes that incorporate today’s top devices. Smart home technology is a way to manage your home more conveniently across the areas of energy efficiency, security, and comfort. If you’re a homeowner in the Tampa, FL, area looking to partner with an experienced and knowledgeable smart home company, Acadian Home Theater & Automation should be your go-to resource. Continue reading to learn how we support homeowners with their smart technology projects.

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Discovering the Everyday Uses of a Video Surveillance System

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Experiencing Unprecedented Peace of Mind Provided by Today’s Technology

For many people, installing a video surveillance system is all about protection. They want to know their family is safe and their home is secure. When they’re away on vacation or a business trip, they’re at peace knowing they’ll receive a push notification if a stranger steps onto their property or if someone tries to break in. 

While this level of home security offers incredible peace of mind, often, it’s the support your system provides during life’s everyday events that means the most. When integrated with your Control4 home automation platform, your system works seamlessly with your lighting, audio, video, and more.

Let’s explore how security cameras help you live your best life.

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Avoid These Top 4 Outdoor Audio Mistakes

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Elevate Entertainment Experiences with Professional System Design

Living in the Tampa area means enjoying beautiful weather most of the year, so making outdoor entertainment a part of your lifestyle is a no-brainer. Whether enjoying a casual barbecue, a pool party, or a quiet evening on the patio, an outdoor audio setup can add to each experience. However, the perfect sound performance isn't as easy to achieve outdoors as in indoor spaces. For that reason, we recommend homeowners invest in professionally installed high-quality outdoor speaker systems.

Continue reading to learn some common issues to expect from DIY audio solutions and why it is best to entrust the job to an expert team like Acadian.

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Change Your Outdoor Lighting for Every Occasion

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Discover the Benefits of Today’s Lighting Control System

In the last decade, residential lighting has transformed from a way to perform tasks after the sun sets to an extraordinary experience that brilliantly illuminates your home and outdoor areas. With the advent and capabilities of today’s low-voltage LEDs, lighting design has become an essential aspect of a home’s aesthetics, redefining what’s possible.

State-of-the-art outdoor lighting can bring your home in Tampa, FL, to life and extend the enjoyment of your backyard long into the night. When you open your shades after dark, you see a picturesque landscape that can resemble a painting—a great work of art. With the tap of a button, you can change your lighting to align with the activity and occasion, a visual experience that transcends and enhances the moment.

But how do you manage this level of lighting? That’s where smart outdoor lighting control comes in. Let’s explore the possibilities.

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Yes, Whole-Home Connectivity Is Possible: Home Networking Solutions

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How to Bring Strong, Speedy Connections to All Your Devices   

Nowadays, having a strong internet connection at home is just as essential as electricity. Yet we’ve all experienced certain areas of our homes that hardly receive a Wi-Fi signal—and if they do, it can leave a lot to be desired. 

Poor network connections catch us in many scenarios. Maybe it’s the frozen Zoom call during an important meeting in your home office or a blurry movie you’re trying to stream on Netflix. 

Whatever is causing your frustration, you don’t have to live with poor network connections forever. With new home networking solutions, you can upgrade your struggling router to a system that keeps every room connected. Here’s what you’ll need for your home in the Tampa, FL, area. 

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Improve Smart Home Automation with Josh.ai

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Acadian Brings This Game-Changing Voice Assistant to Floridians’ Homes

Hands-free voice-assisted smart home automation is transforming how Floridians interact with their homes. By leveraging systems like Josh.ai, you can control lighting, indoor climate, and entertainment with a few simple voice commands. 

Josh.ai goes beyond reacting to voice commands, though. It’s an intuitive, AI-smart platform that respects your personal data while enhancing every technology interaction on your Tampa-area property.

Explore the top benefits of personalizing your smart home with Josh, the voice assistant that makes daily routines easier and more enjoyable in the Sunshine City.

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Crafting the Ultimate Home Theater Experience

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A Dive into Design, Comfort & Acoustics

Creating the ultimate home theater is about much more than just watching movies! Setting up your ideal theatrical space is about replicating a cinematic experience in the comfort and intimacy of your own home.

This involves a combination of specialized design elements, from acoustical treatment to lighting and seating. In this blog, we’ve put together a guide to designing a home theater that rivals any movie-going experience.

Keep reading for more on upgrading your Tampa, FL, property’s home theater design and setup.

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Illuminate Your Property with Top-Tier Outdoor Lighting

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Brighten Up Your Premises with Ease

Outdoor lighting is not just about illumination. It's an investment that can enhance the overall safety, security, aesthetics, and value of your property. Brighten up your outdoor spaces today! 

In this blog, we’ll explore the many benefits of incorporating outdoor lighting across your Tampa, FL home's design, shedding light on how it can improve your daily living experience and make your home stand out in the neighborhood.

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10552 Perkins Rd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70810

(225) 906-2589


218 E. Bearss Ave. #315
Tampa, FL 33613

(813) 725-3838

Acadian Home Theater & Automation

Is rated 4.80 out of 5 from a total of 96 reviews

Robert Feucht

"Very satisfied with all aspects of business
conducted with your Group !!"

2025-02-22

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Jen Hohman

"We have now done two home audio projects with Jon and his team. They have outstanding customer service and professional, smart talent. The quality of the work is amazing. You cannot go wron..."

2025-01-26

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Brian Petit

"Outstanding and professional service"

2025-01-20

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Graham Miller

"Acadian Home Theater is amazing! They are very punctual, always willing to help and very patient in teaching about the equipment. I would highly recommend."

2024-08-16

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Daniel Woodson

"Acadian is excellent! Highly recommend"

2024-05-26

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Darren Burychka

"Fast response, very professional."

2024-05-26

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Tonya Day

"I was so frustrated with my cell phone coverage in my house. Acadian installed a wi-fi booster and it seems to have really helped. No dropped calls! Employees were excellent and very profes..."

2024-03-28

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jay kuhns

"We are absolutely thrilled with the quality of the work, the professionalism, and the ‘extra mile’ to get additional equipment installed on very short notice! Highly recommend!"

2024-03-19

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larry rabalais

"Very knowledgeable and professional!"

2024-02-16

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Frank Tomeny

"Excellent installation and 24/7 maintenance works as advertised."

2024-02-12

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Malcolm Brignac

"Great work installing outdoor speakers and amp for my pool area. Very professional, clean and thorough work. The quality is amazing and it is so simple to use.
Thank you Acadian Home Theate..."

2024-01-25

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Steve Kleinpeter

"Very professional and knowledgeable staff. My installation was a little complicated and the guys handled it well. Very pleased with the outcome. They took time to help with setting up everyt..."

2023-11-15

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Sophie S.

"Acadian is incredible! They are always on time (or early) and work quickly to fix any problem you have. Cannot recommend them enough!"

2023-11-09

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Bob Terzotis

"I wish I'd done this years ago! Love the automation and how easy their team is to work with-- very helpful and super professional."

2023-11-03

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Greg Hunt

"We couldn’t be happier. The system is easier to use than we anticipated. We love the smart lighting part and how we can control the whole house from our phones, and iPad or the remote. The e..."

2023-10-24

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mark simpson

"Jordan did a great job installing ceiling mount speakers!"

2023-10-18

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Warren Mertz

"My wife and I wanted a television mounted above our fire place. We had tried all over Baton Rouge to find someone competent who would do what they say. Calling Acadian, there was an immediat..."

2023-09-11

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Tami Chastain

"We were very impressed with the installation of our new Samsung Frame TV by the Acadian Staff. The guys were very professional, took their time to make sure It was leveled and mounted correc..."

2023-08-25

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toni b.

"Great"

2023-07-13

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Ioana Cosman

"Extremely satisfied with the services provided by Acadian Home and Theater.
Very prompt and professional, definitely recommend them !"

2023-07-08

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Thomas Rathmann

"Hands down the best Audio/Video company in Baton Rouge. Best in the business with the latest and greatest in audio/video technology."

2023-06-30

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Kevin Kimball

"The service techs patiently waited for the other tech to finish before they could even start and then checked a couple of other requested things while they were there."

2023-06-13

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FL Solutions

"Acadian will go above and beyond to make sure you are all set up correctly. They tailor to your specific needs and take their time to find out exactly what will be best. Jon and his team are..."

2023-02-18

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Gina Hogan

"Acadian helped me solve my slow internet problem. Since working from home my internet was not fast enough and they creativity found a solution of adding another a access point in my attic d..."

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david rozas

"Always on the ball hunter!"

2023-01-02

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Lisa Higgins

"Excellent"

2022-12-27

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Julie Tucker

"Acadian had the most professional, nicest, and knowledgeable employees! Hunter is so thorough when he services our equipment. He is a pleasure to work with."

2022-12-16

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Paul Smith

"Hunter and Ryan did excellent work. They always do. They are patient and professional and take the time to make sure I know how to operate my new equipment."

2022-12-16

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Theresa Roy

"Acadian Home Theater always comes through for us to keep our electronics on track! Technicians are always knowledgeable, efficient and courteous during site visits. This company is top notc..."

2022-11-30

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Christopher Bourg

"I would highly recommend the Acadian Home Theater team. They have done several projects at my home and I could not be happier. They are professional and courteous. Great experience from the ..."

2022-11-09

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Joseph Porter

"Hunter did a great job"

2022-11-09

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Randal Leblanc

"Timely, effective, professional."

2022-11-01

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Ryan Jarreau

"Everyone I dealt with was very knowledgeable and friendly. Technicians did a great job installing our network. I definitely recommend them."

2022-09-01

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Brandon Browning

"Phenomenal service."

2022-08-26

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Larry Lacouture

"Always professional and do excellent work"

2022-08-25

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Henry Watson jr

"The team at Acadian did an excellent job on my home theater installation. Everyone was very professional and courteous. I would highly recommend them."

2022-08-02

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Fernando Socias

"Had a great experience using Acadian in Tampa. Chase was extremely communicative and helped talk my wife and I through all our options. In the end they mounted two large TV’s, completely hid..."

2022-05-10

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Vance Albaugh

"Wifi unexpectedly went down and I was unable to restart it. Acadian was quickly responsive to my tech support email and we had a technician on-site and wifi back up and running in less than ..."

2022-04-11

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Roby Fulkerson IV

"Professional, excellent work, and good people."

2022-04-11

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Steve

"From start to finish the whole experience with Acadian was top notch. Jon came out to my house and walked me through all of my possible options as far as configuration and placement of equip..."

2022-04-08

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Mary O'Steen Doerner

"Acadian techs Ryan and Adam arrived early to remove my old plasma TV and install my new smart TV and sound bar. They were careful, efficient and explained the steps of the process. They also..."

2022-04-08

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Keith Fryoux

"Hunter was very helpful with the re-programming of our universal remote. He is always very professional and gives us advice on what we need to do with problems that we are having. Thanks for..."

2022-04-07

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Stephanie Brian

"The service man arrived at the time I was told . It didn’t take long for our problems to be fixed . He was polite and knowledgeable ."

2022-03-24

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Jeremiah Rasco

"Great knowledgeable sales and installation crew! We felt as though we could trust everyone we dealt with from the start till the end! The product came out even better than I thought, and whi..."

2022-03-22

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Matt Moscona

"Could not be more pleased with their quality of work and customer service. Not only does everything look amazing, but when I have had any issue, their technicians have been timely and profes..."

2021-10-29

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John Harris

"Acadian customer service has been great. We recently had WiFi upgrade installed after having upgraded home audio and video awhile back. We were having some issues with new system. I put in a..."

2021-03-20

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Lucas Firmin

"Jon called me on a Saturday (his off day) and helped get our audio back working after we removed our cable box. He is always easy to get a hold to and can solve almost every small issue we’v..."

2021-02-14

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Matt Sanders

"Update: I received a call from the manager who was able to resolve the issue which I had. Updated from a 2 star to a 4 start.

The work completed was fine, what is not fine is the communi..."

2020-10-19

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Stephen S. Roma

"Exceptional service, and excellent work overall. Extremely knowledgable - and very timely. Highly recommend."

2020-02-14

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Janice Honeycutt

"We had a complex system in our Movie Theatre and they were able to streamline and make it user friendly. Excellent sales knowledge and installation. They stay ahead of technology and test ..."

2020-02-11

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Andrew Doerfler

"Very professional and knowledgeable. Explain the system and how to work it. They made sure I knew how to use all of the features before they left. Would highly recommend"

2019-11-23

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Sharon Perez

"Acadian Home Theater & Automation is first class in every way. They are extremely knowledgeable, friendly and easily accessible. Highly recommend them for your home automation and securit..."

2019-10-20

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Hunter Arrighi

"I was very pleased with how simple my entertainment system works. Jon and his team did a great job with the installation and explanation of how the system works. I explained to them my expe..."

2019-10-14

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Adam Swales

"Scott and Megan both went out of their way to help me out with an issue while I was away on vacation. Not only that, the issue had NOTHING to do with Acadian, it was an internet issue, yet b..."

2019-08-14

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Bill Stewart

"Quick and thorough response to resolve some system issues. They thoroughly explained what was needed, my options and then completed the work."

2019-08-12

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Kyle Ruckert

"Amazing and unparalleled service. Highly recommend Acadian home theater. They set up an extremely user friendly system for our TVs and speakers inside and outside the house. Don’t look any f..."

2019-06-29

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Dana Levanti

"I had the best experience with Acadian Home Theater. They are reliable, prompt, and courteous. Had a great experience with customer service as well. Would definitely recommend."

2019-06-08

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Craig C. Greene

"Acadian Home Theater is a remarkable combination of excellence and availability! I highly recommend!"

2019-06-07

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J. Brian Oliver

"These guys are first class the whole way! When I built my house I was given a number of recommendations, but the only one that stood out was Bryan w/ Acadian. He put together a full design..."

2019-06-07

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Ryan Curtis

"Acadian Home Theater did a great job at my business. It was a more complex install than normal because their was a previous system before that was really not done well that created issues. T..."

2019-06-04

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Henry Hays

"I chose Acadian Home Theater for one reason - the way they treated me and my family. I was leery of getting anyone from that industry into my home because of what I had heard, and the guys a..."

2019-05-31

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Todd Normand

"As a custom home builder it is very important to have a technology partner you can trust. Acadian Home Theater is the absolute best, I would highly recommend them"

2019-05-31

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KG P

"Superb service every single time! We've been using Acadian Home Theater for several years now and they always provide us with professionalism and great customer service. The girls in the of..."

2019-01-18

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Marc Rowland

"Acadian Home Theater & Automation is a first rate company. Everyone is quite friendly and customer oriented. Specifically, Jon in an incredible source of knowledge and goes above and beyo..."

2019-01-17

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Tyson Vince

"Acadian came and installed Control 4 in my new house. I am very pleased with the work and the service after the sale is second to none!!"

2018-04-20

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