Free tools
Plan smarter before you spend.
Honest, vendor-neutral calculators to ground your expectations — no email required, nothing to buy. The same engineering judgment we bring to a real design, in your hands.
Value & Budget
Savings Calculator
What independence is worth — net savings vs. a sole-sourced quote, after our fee.
Open tool →Whole-Home Cost Estimator
Build a planning budget system by system, scaled to your home's size and ambition.
Open tool →Home Theater Cost Estimator
A realistic range for a dedicated theater or media room, by tier.
Open tool →Quick AV Budget Estimator
A fast whole-project range from size, ambition, and the systems in scope.
Open tool →Video
TV Size Calculator
The ideal screen size for your viewing distance — and where 4K stops mattering.
Open tool →Projector vs. TV
Answer a few questions and find out which fits your room and your goals.
Open tool →Projector Throw Calculator
Image size and placement from your projector's throw ratio and room depth.
Open tool →Projector Lumens Calculator
How much brightness you need for your screen size and ambient light.
Open tool →Audio & Design
Surround Speaker Placement
Where every speaker and sub goes for 5.1 through 7.2.4 immersive layouts.
Open tool →Home Theater Seating Planner
Rows, seats, and riser heights that fit your room with proper sightlines.
Open tool →3D Home Theater Designer
Lay out a dedicated theater in 3D — screen, seating, and sightlines in your browser.
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