--- title: "K&W Audio — Home Automation & Home Media | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-automation-and-home-media/kandw-audio-pfvwus-pf~629465041 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~629465041.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "K&W Audio" category: ["Home Automation & Home Media"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/bf038cb20133fce3_3349-w400-h400-b1-p10--.jpg address: "1424 4th Street SW, Calgary, Alberta T2R0Y1, Canada" latitude: 51.0435 longitude: -114.064 phone: "(403) 244-8111" website: http://www.kandwaudio.com rating: 5 review_count: 13 best_of_houzz_awards: 10 followers: 107 last_updated: 2026-08-21 --- # K&W Audio Original Houzz profile: [K&W Audio](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-automation-and-home-media/kandw-audio-pfvwus-pf~629465041) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Home Automation & Home Media - **Location:** Calgary, AB - **Serves:** Alberta, British Columbia, Calgary - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (13 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 10 awards (2014–2025), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 25,000 Ideabook Saves K&W Audio is Calgary's premier high-end hi-fi, Home Theater and System integration shop. We offer a wide range of products and services, from fine audio reproduction technologies including exotic stereo separates, cables and all related music reproduction devices, to touch screens, hard drive based media servers, private theater design, and custom crafted electronic solutions. From our inception, K&W has been committed to providing the best service and advice - along with a complimentary mix of high quality electronic equipment. ### Services Provided - Home Automation - Surround Sound Installation - Home Theater Installation - Security Camera Installation - Outdoor Audio Installation - Home Theater Design - TV Installation - Outdoor Lighting Installation - Cable Installation - Home Audio System - Smart Homes - Smart Lighting ### Areas Served - Alberta - British Columbia - Calgary ### Typical Job Cost CAD 1,000 - CAD 1,000,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | K&W Audio | | Address | 1424 4th Street SW, Calgary, Alberta T2R0Y1, Canada | | Phone | (403) 244-8111 | | Website | http://www.kandwaudio.com | | Followers on Houzz | 107 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/K-W-Audio/115673265121491 - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/kwaudio1 - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/pub/darren-lane/21/36/729 - Blog — http://www.kandwaudio.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [K&W Audio](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-automation-and-home-media/kandw-audio-pfvwus-pf~629465041) - **Website:** http://www.kandwaudio.com - **Phone:** (403) 244-8111 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Winner (International competition) "Best Multi-Media System" Winner;- Best electronic home - Best showplace electronic lifestyle system- Best special project- Best before and after- Best keeping it simple.- Monster quality installation Award of Excellence. - **Best of Houzz:** 10 awards (2014–2025), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [CEDIA](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/cedia-pfvwus-pf~1225774979) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 13 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Therese Rogers, Oct. 2021** > The team at K&W Audio are exceptional. We purchased speakers and around system for our new house and they provided great advice, didn't try to upset us to something we didn't actually need, and most importantly explained things in a way we could understand and didn't make us feel dumb for not understanding how it all works. We will be back! **★★★★★ — Randy Goertzen, June 2021** > I've been adding new pieces every couple months, Anthem MRX1140, a Paradigm X15 subwoofer, and last week a second X15. Wow, these subwoofers are spectacular. Initially when I added the second sub I had to reconfigure positioning and settings and Darren was very helpful in getting my multi-sub system perfectly dialed in. Thanks again for all your guidance, Darren. **★★★★★ — HU-816747614, June 2021** > The staff were extremely helpful in addressing my preferences and budget for a new sound system. As an extra bonus, one of their team set up the equipment for me.I particu;ar;y appreciated the care taken in personalsizing the speaker placement for maximum listening pleasure. K & W was also very responsive when I had some questions a few weeks after the purchase. Now have hours of pleasure from a high-quality system. **Comment from K&W Audio:** > Great to hear! Thanks very much for the kind words, and hope to be of service to you in the future. **★★★★★ — HU-204446666, Dec. 2020** > Relationship with K&W almost 8 years now. Very professional, with lots of competency and knowledge, yet remaining approachable and personal at the same time. Always had the best fit-for-purpose solutions offered for a number of different projects/transactions, cognisant of price point too. Prompt responses every time when technical issues developed in remote and complex installations, and never gave up until resolved. No hesitation to recommend K&W Audio! **Comment from K&W Audio:** > Thanks very much for taking the time to give us such a thoughtful and kind review. It's great to hear you are happy and we look forward to helping you in the future! **★★★★★ — Jim Evans, Dec. 2019** > We have a house that is approximately 100 years old so we needed someone who would respect the old lath and plaster walls and that there is no where to hide the equipment.. > K&W came in and did an amazing job, we have speakers throughout the whole house, upstairs, downstairs, all the equipment blends into the surroundings. They were amazing to work with through the whole process from design to completion and support has been amazing, all of our stupid questions answered and respected. **Comment from K&W Audio:** > Thanks for your kind review Jim. Love to work with unique, interesting homes, and your beautiful home was one of those pleasures for us! **★★★★★ — David Baldwin, Oct. 2019** > Having prompt, knowledgeable and professional back up service after the main install has been completed is paramount. > K&W fulfil all those prerequisites and with friendly and accommodating staff. Excellent company to deal with - I would have no hesitation to recommend **Comment from K&W Audio:** > Thanks for the kind review David. It's a real pleasure! **★★★★★ — mowbs, Oct. 2019** > The staff at K&W have been excellent and have went above and beyond to meet our needs. Whenever we have an issue with our system or are looking to make changes they are responsive and provide practical solutions. Our former supplier left a mess and the K&W team came in and cleaned it up were excellent. If we have a problem after store hours I have sent an email not expecting a response and received one within hours. I would highly recommend K&W. **Comment from K&W Audio:** > Thanks very much for the kind words. Always happy to be of service to you! **★★★★★ — matt\_c\_payette, Sept. 2015** > Chris, my installer from K&W Audio was extremely helpful when I approached him to update home theatre (new pr-pro, sub-woofer, control system). He provided various options, ended up going with an Emotiva XMC-1 pre-pro, Dynamo 1000W sub and a Control4 controller & remote. Chris was very knowledgeable and helped me through the selection process and offered many cost savings suggestions. The installation by Chris was very professional and I'm extremely pleased with my updated system, Chris my installer and K&W Audio!! **★★★★★ — russel\_dyck, Sept. 2015** > Came back to KW after buying electronics elsewhere over the last number of years. > It was great working with people that know what they're talking about. > Enjoyed working with Mike, and Chris R. who set everything up for me. > Thanks again. **★★★★★ — Steve Bottoms, Sept. 2015** > Amazing advice first and foremost. Michael De Jong and the team walked me through my options and guided the process in a very professional, insightful and objective manner. I ended up spending less money and getting exactly what I wanted. Their install was exceptional. **★★★★★ — Kal Sadra, Sept. 2015** > We had a great experience with this K&W Audio. They know what they are doing and have a very experienced team. Our project was done on time and within our budget. > > You can trust on their expertise and Genuinity. > > We like to thank Mike and entire crew. > > > Cal & Anna **Comment from K&W Audio:** > Glad to hear you were happy with us Cal and Anna! Thanks very much for the kind words. **★★★★★ — nindwood, Sept. 2014** > The fellows at K&W audio are the most knowledgeable in the field that I have ever encountered. They also have the highest level of respect for their clients and provide excellent service. On time and on budget. What more could anyone ask for? Top of the line products along with outstanding service is worth every penny. Thanks K&W. ## Selected projects - [City Reno](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/city-reno-pj-vj~7150452) - Location: Calgary, AB - Photos: 19 - [Rockin' Games Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rockin-games-room-pj-vj~6950202) - Location: Calgary, AB - Photos: 4 - [Hidden Penthouse Home Theater](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hidden-penthouse-home-theater-pj-vj~6059028) - Location: Calgary, AB - Photos: 11 - [Loft Condo Automation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/loft-condo-automation-pj-vj~5425072) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: This customer had us outfit their beautiful loft condo. It boasts a killer Home Theater with Marantz, Paradigm, Martin Logan an 82” Samsung 4K TV and full Control4 home automation including Distributed Audio and Lighting Control. We love these projects, and it turned out fantastic! - [Gaming Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gaming-room-pj-vj~183134) - Location: Calgary, AB - Photos: 2 - Description: A really fun video gaming room project brings a level of immersive fun to the play. Featuring eight 55" TV's , each with their own networked game console and chair with table. - [Home Office High Tech](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/home-office-high-tech-pj-vj~6616872) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - Description: Working from home doesn’t seem all that bad now… This cool client’s home office rocks - in more ways than one! Automated with Control4 – including great LED lighting touches & a TV to keep up with the game. All sources of Audio and Video are delivered from a central gear room, while the audio is pumped through a very cool McIntosh 275 tube power amp to MartinLogan speakers & subs. - [Tigerwood Home Theater](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tigerwood-home-theater-pj-vj~6059639) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [Luxury Living](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/luxury-living-pj-vj~6059094) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 16 - [Classic Design with Latest Technology](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/classic-design-with-latest-technology-pj-vj~6876430) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Country Living](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/country-living-pj-vj~3003095) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 21 - [Games and Movies](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/games-and-movies-pj-vj~6544923) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [Grand Theater](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/grand-theater-pj-vj~183173) - Location: Calgary, AB - Photos: 3 - Description: This dedicated home theater has a 4 way automatic masking screen, which automatically adjusts to perfectly fram the unique aspect ration of the original TV or Move format. Electrostatic speakers and motion simulators built into the seats mean the experience is over the top too! - [Country Smart Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/country-smart-home-pj-vj~5425106) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [Star Wars Theater](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/star-wars-theater-pj-vj~183130) - Location: Calgary, AB - Photos: 3 - Description: With a tip of the helmet to George Lucas’s Star Wars, this luxurious Home Theater looks as good as it performs. High performance design, and materials combine to create a fantastic multi media theater experience, boasting a 155 Inch screen and fantastic electronics. - [An Updated Modern Jewel box](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/an-updated-modern-jewel-box-pj-vj~446626) - Location: Calgary, AB - Photos: 5 - Description: This modern jewel box home offers a bit of everything. Full home automation, lighting control, distributed Audio/ Video and a Home Theater to die for! - [Tiered Seating Home Theater](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tiered-seating-home-theater-pj-vj~1175775) - Location: Calgary, AB - Photos: 1 - Description: This spectacular theater has it all. Tiered seating featuring power leather recliners, stunning design, and a $100,000.00 Aerial Acoustics Theater wall speakers system with Stewart Filmscreen's 4 way power masking screen and JVC's top of the line projector. The project involved the rest of the building, including a lobby area and full automation including lighting control. - [Loft Media Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/loft-media-room-pj-vj~183161) - Location: Calgary, AB - Photos: 1 - Description: This open concept loft living/ dining area sounds as good as it looks. - [Starlight Theater](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/starlight-theater-pj-vj~183167) - Location: Calgary, AB - Photos: 4 - Description: This Home Theater uses THX design principles forthe best possible sound. Picture is top notch too thanks to a laser 4K projector and 4 way masking screen with anamorphic lens enhancement. - [Clean Condo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/clean-condo-pj-vj~183238) - Location: Calgary, AB - Photos: 4 - Description: This elegant downtown condo features full automation, ioncluding lighting, security and some custom fabricated pop up TV enclosures built to the clients needs. We always love projects that challenge us to show off our custom manufacturing abilities! - [Classic Home Theater](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/classic-home-theater-pj-vj~183131) - Location: Calgary, AB - Photos: 1 - Description: This classic style home theater was the childhood promise of a boy to his first love in grade school. They grew up and married, and he made good on his promise to build her a home with a Theater in it. True love! [See all 23 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-automation-and-home-media/kandw-audio-pfvwus-pf~629465041) ## Ideabooks - [Home Automation](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/55290604/list/home-automation) — 13 ideas - [Projection Screen Spaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/10355243/list/projection-screen-spaces) — 15 ideas - [TV Spaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/55291122/list/tv-spaces) — 9 ideas - [The Amazing Batman...Home Theater](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/10354538/list/the-amazing-batman-home-theater) — 4 ideas - [Martin Logan Electronics and Interiors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/10353979/list/martin-logan-electronics-and-interiors) — 6 ideas [See all 5 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/webuser-66788) ## Community Q&A **Q: How Did You Connect those TVs** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Each TV is connected directly to the adjacent XBox via HDMI. Each XBox is connected to each other and the internet via a high speed network switch. **Q: What carpeting do you have in this room?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: It's a gray short pile shag. **Q: Seating distance?** *(in Photo Questions)* Hi, could you please tell me the seating distance from the screen? Thank you A: Somewhere between 14 and 15 feet. **Q: love, have to have these chairs** *(in Photo Questions)* can you tell us where to get these chairs please? A: They are called the Dbox1 loveseat by the Canadian seating company Jaymar. They are built very, very well to withstand the motion of a Dbox motion simulator - which we added to this set (which you can't see in the picture). We sell them. In hugo black leather as shown here, they sell for around $5,000.00 per loveseat. **Q: What size TVs are those? Do you work in New Jersey?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The TV's are 55" Samsung LED's. Sorry Trish, we are up in Calgary, Canada... but thanks for thinking of us! **Q: Seat shakers** *(in Photo Questions)* Where and how much do they retail? A: The actual transducer that attaches to the bottom of the seat can be as little as $150.00 and go up to around $700.00, with a few steps on the way. The more expensive - the more powerful. They need an amplifier to drive them too, and that part ranges from $300 - $1,000. So complete they would range from $450.00 to $1,700.00 depending on the specifics of the application. Hope that helps! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-21.*