The previous picture is a before picture taken at a recent custom audio-video install. Here is the after photo.

Pretty typical setup. The main cable connection down low by the floor and an outlet nearby to connect the power strip. The key thing to notice is the absence of an electrical outlet up high where the TV will be mounted.

Placement of your TV relative to your furniture, speakers, etc. is crucial to the overall design aesthetic. If your TV will be mounted above a cabinet with nothing on top of it, we typically recommend the bottom of the TV be no less than two inches and no more than six inches from the top of the...

Here's the way it looked with just the TV bracket on the wall.

Here's the bottom portion installed with fished wires and power plug installed. Notice that the power plug (on left) is permanently attached. This provides a safe, trustworthy connection for the in-wall power. The other end of the power cord has a traditional three prong plug to be connected to any...

Here's the soundbar wiring poking thru the center of the soundbar bracket.

There you have it. All the secrets revealed. Whether you're planning a DIY install or simply wanted to know what we could do at your house, we hope you've found this informative and helpful in planning your next AV project.