Sound & Vision

What Sound & Vision does

Sound & Vision is a privately held, founder-owned systems integrator headquartered in Burr Ridge, Illinois (with an additional design and experience center in Willowbrook) that has operated in the Chicagoland market for over 30 years. The firm designs, engineers, installs, and supports integrated home automation, private home theater, architectural audio, outdoor entertainment, and commercial AV environments for affluent residential homeowners, architects, custom home builders, interior designers, and commercial clients in suburbs including Hinsdale, Oak Brook, Burr Ridge, Elmhurst, Clarendon Hills, Naperville, and Western Springs.

The company's technology stack is built primarily around certified-partner platforms: Crestron (home automation with over 30 years of programming experience), Lutron (lighting control and motorized shading, including Palladiom wire-free shading), and Control4 (smart-home OS, including the 2025 X4 generation). It layers proprietary audio, video, and specialty components — Kaleidescape movie servers, Sony 4K laser projectors, Dolby Atmos surround, Coastal Source outdoor audio, Paradigm/Dynaudio/JL Audio architectural speakers, Josh.ai natural-language voice control, Amazon Alexa, and DoorBird intercoms — into an integrated control backbone. Service categories span residential automation, private theaters, outdoor entertainment, multi-room audio/video distribution, lighting and climate control, security and networking, and a commercial AV practice covering video conferencing, wireless presentation, and room scheduling.

Revenue is generated primarily through custom-quoted, project-based system sales bundled with design, engineering, installation, calibration, and programming services, supplemented by ongoing maintenance, support, and emergency service contracts on the installed base. The company employs a consultative, field-sales go-to-market built on in-home design consultations, showroom demonstrations, referrals from architect/builder/designer partners, and educational content marketing. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; project entry points cited include HD projectors from $1,999, 4K UHD projectors from $9,999, and outdoor audio packages from under $2,000, with full Crestron whole-home automation and theater installations priced significantly higher. The business is led by owner Eric Schmidt, supported by a small, long-tenured technical team operating from a single regional market.

Name

Sound & Vision

Legal name

Sound & Vision

Website

https://soundandvision.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sound & Vision is a privately held Chicagoland systems integrator that designs, installs, and supports Crestron- and Lutron-based home automation, private theaters, outdoor AV, and commercial integration projects for affluent homeowners and trade partners in Illinois.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Home Automation & AV Systems Integration

akta.pro primary industry

Multiroom Audio/Video & Home Theater Control Integration (HSAHADAE)

Keywords

• Home automation integration
• Audio video systems
• Home theater design
• Smart home installation
• Commercial AV solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Willowbrook

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Systems Integration and Equipment Sales: Sale and installation of home automation systems, audio-video equipment, lighting control, motorized shading, home theater systems, and networking infrastructure. Customers purchase complete integrated systems with professional design and installation included.
2. Professional Installation Services: Design, engineering, installation, calibration, and programming services for integrated technology systems. Includes ongoing maintenance and support services for installed systems.
3. Service and Support Contracts: Ongoing technical support, system maintenance, and emergency service for installed Crestron and other automation systems. Remote and on-site support available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Sound & Vision is a premier systems integrator in the Chicagoland area that designs, engineers, installs, and supports integrated home automation and audio-video solutions for luxury residential and commercial clients. The company sells and installs Crestron and Control4-based automation systems, Lutron lighting and shading, custom home theaters, outdoor AV, multi-room audio, networking, and commercial AV/VC systems, with ongoing service and support contracts.

Product overview

Sound & Vision is a premier systems integrator providing comprehensive audio-video solutions in the Chicagoland area for over 30 years. Their core offering is custom home automation and theater systems built around certified platforms (Crestron, Lutron, Control4), integrated with specialized components (Kaleidescape movie systems, Sony projectors, Paradigm/Dynaudio speakers). The portfolio includes home automation (lighting, climate, security, shades), home entertainment (theaters, media rooms, outdoor AV), and commercial solutions (video conferencing, wireless presentation, room scheduling). Key product categories work together: Crestron/Lutron automation platforms serve as the control backbone, integrated with audio distribution (Sonos, architectural speakers), video delivery (Kaleidescape, Sony projectors, LG/Samsung OLEDs), voice control (Josh.ai, Alexa), and specialized installations (star ceilings, acoustic treatments, theater seating).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Crestron Home Automation Comprehensive home automation platform providing control of lighting, shading, climate, security, audio, and video through touchscreens, remotes, and voice commands, delivered as a designed-and-installed system for luxury residential clients.
• Lutron Automation Motorized shading solutions, lighting control, and climate management including Lutron Palladiom wire-free motorized roller shades for luxury residential clients.
• Home Theaters Custom-designed private home theaters delivering cinematic experiences with professional installation of projectors, screens, surround sound, seating, and acoustic treatments for luxury homeowners.
• Outdoor Audio Video Outdoor entertainment solutions including weather-resistant televisions, landscape speakers, and audio systems from Coastal Source for patios, pools, and outdoor living spaces.
• Architectural Audio Multi-room audio and video distribution systems with in-wall and in-ceiling speakers from brands like Paradigm, Dynaudio, and JL Audio for seamless whole-home entertainment.
• Lighting Control Integrated lighting control solutions for ambiance, including DMF LED downlighting and human-centric lighting, integrated with the home automation system.
• Climate Control Home climate management systems that automatically monitor temperature and humidity levels to maintain comfort and integrate with home automation.
• Automated Shades Motorized window treatments including Lutron Palladiom wire-free shades, offering convenience, energy savings, and furniture protection, integrated with the home automation system.
• Home Security Integrated security solutions including cameras, door intercoms (DoorBird), and surveillance systems for comprehensive home protection.
• Rock Solid Wi-Fi

Quantifiable outcome

• Home theater systems deliver commercial cinema quality experience with Dolby Atmos immersive audio and 4K laser projection

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CrestroncoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified and authorized Crestron partner with over 30 years of experience programming Crestron home automation systems. Specializes in Crestron Home OS, touchpanel integration, and complete home control solutions including multi-room audio/video, lighting, shading, HVAC, intercoms, and access control.
• LutroncoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized Lutron dealer specializing in lighting control, motorized shading solutions, and Palladiom wire-free shading systems. Provides integrated lighting and window treatment solutions.
• SonoscoreTechnology or IntegrationSonos authorized dealer with native Sonos app integration available through Crestron touchscreens. Offers whole-home wireless audio solutions integrated with home automation systems.
• Coastal SourcecoreTechnology or IntegrationCoastal Source authorized dealer specializing in premium outdoor audio systems including landscape speakers, subwoofers, and all-weather speakers designed for outdoor entertainment spaces.
• SonycoreTechnology or IntegrationSony authorized dealer and certified integration partner for displays, projectors, and home theater equipment including 4K UHD TVs, laser projectors, and home cinema solutions.
• KaleidescapecoreTechnology or IntegrationKaleidescape dealer for over 20 years specializing in premium movie servers and the Kaleidescape movie store. Provides 4K movie players and integrated movie entertainment solutions.
• Control4coreTechnology or IntegrationControl4 dealer and certified installer providing Control4 smart home OS solutions for home automation and integration.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Starr Systems Design: Luxury home automation and audio-video systems integrator also serving the Chicago metropolitan market with custom Crestron/Lutron-based installations. Highly comparable to Sound & Vision in customer segment, vendor stack, and consultative sales motion.
• Osbee Industries: High-end residential systems integrator serving the New York tri-state area, specializing in Crestron home automation, private theaters, lighting, and shading. Comparable in customer profile (ultra-high-net-worth homeowners) and premium integrator business model.
• Wipliance: Luxury home automation and AV integrator serving the Pacific Northwest with similar Crestron/Control4-based whole-home solutions, home theaters, and lighting control. Directly comparable regional luxury integrator.
• AHT Global: Custom home theater, smart home, and audio-video integrator focused on luxury residential projects with high-performance private cinemas. Comparable in core competency around premium home theaters and whole-home AV.

Broad incumbents

• Magnolia (Best Buy): Best Buy's premium AV retail and installation arm offering home theater design, smart home, and whole-home audio nationwide. Competes for the same affluent homeowner projects but as part of a much broader retail footprint.
• Snap One: Parent of Control4 and a major distributor of smart home and AV products to the integrator channel. Overlaps with Sound & Vision via the Control4 platform Sound & Vision deploys, but operates at platform/distribution scale rather than local integration.
• ADT Inc. National home security provider with expanding smart home and home automation offerings. Adjacent to Sound & Vision's security and automation work but offers mass-market, professionally monitored solutions rather than bespoke luxury integration.
• Vivint Smart Home: National smart home services company offering security, lighting, and home automation with professional installation. Targets a broader, more mid-market homeowner segment than Sound & Vision's luxury integrator offering.

Others

• Crestron Electronics: Manufacturer of the Crestron home automation platform that is the backbone of Sound & Vision's residential offering. Not a direct competitor but a critical ecosystem partner whose roadmap, pricing, and channel policies directly shape Sound & Vision's economics.
• Lutron Electronics: Manufacturer of lighting control and motorized shading systems (including Palladiom) that Sound & Vision designs around. Functions as a key upstream supplier and ecosystem participant rather than a peer integrator.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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