Royal Theater Design

I was having issues with connections and handshakes. I had been using a group that had previously done two systems for me. They were not responding after months of bugging and trying to get results; I went to Royal through the Houzz app. James called we spent a fair bit of time discussing the problem. His team came to my house and spent almost 3hrs. Everything working beautifully. They take pride in their work and are easy to deal with. Have a new team to keep everything working.

When I started my home renovation, my contractor had "his guy" lined up to install all the audio and visual throughout the house. But when the time came, the guys price was outrageous and he was impossible to get a hold of, so I took matters into my own hands. After multiple bids and proposals I narrowed it down to Royal Theater and one other. It didnt take me long to make my decision. James and Jeff of Royal Theater Design are friendly, transparent and have clearly built their business on longstanding relationships and referrals. Their prices were fair and James spent hours working with me to customize a system that met my budget without sacrificing quality or sound. He looked at everything I already had and told me what we could use and what we couldn't. In other words, he wasn't in this just to make a buck, but rather to help me create what I was looking for without up-selling. His long time business associate Jeff showed up with his team first thing in the morning and got right to work. They were friendly, attentive and meticulous. They worked from the crack of dawn until nearly sundown to make sure the job was done on time and exactly the way I wanted it. They were so great they even kept my almost 6 year old daughter entertained from time to time. By the end of the day, not only did I have a perfect sounds system setup (with the potential to expand and upgrade it in the future), but my daughter, who had just begun taking cooking classes offered to cook Jeff breakfast next time he came to upgrade out system. In a world that seemingly has become so focused on the bottom line and squeezing customers for every last penny, it was refreshing to work with a company that put the customer first. I will surely come back to them as the renovation moves forward. If you're looking for A/V specialists who know their stuff, are friendly and will certainly put your best interest first and foremost look no further...these are your guys.

James and the Royal Theater Design team did an excellent job with our home theater system! They are very professional, knowledgable and provide exceptional customer service. We have received so many compliments on how beautifully set up and how great it sounds! The system is really easy to use and we very much appreciated James' suggestions for specific hardware based on his experience and our needs. We have already recommended Royal Theater Design to others and would definitely hire them again!

Royal Theater Design! We just can’t say enough about how professional, thorough, knowledgeable, and personable they are! We had a home entertainment/Control 4 system installed in our home by a different company about three years ago, and it needed a complete overhaul, since so many things were not working correctly. We called Royal Theater Design, left a message, and James returned our call that very day. He came out the following day to analyze our system, and gave us a detailed estimate the next day. We scheduled the work for the following week. True to his word, James’s technicians were at our house on time (even early!) every day and they got right to work each day. They replaced our existing speakers with true surround sound speakers, balanced our bass, fixed our wifi issues, installed new Apple TVs, updated our Control 4 System, and totally reconfigured our entire equipment rack - a beautiful thing! Our techs, Jeff, JD, and Will were very reliable, hard-working, and professional. They took the time to answer all of our questions and explain our new system in detail, and they didn’t leave until the job was done. Our system is amazing now, and we’re so grateful to have Royal Theater Design in our corner!

I highly recommend James and Royal Theatre Design team! Not only did James make it very easy to figure out what I both wanted and needed, but the actual installation and work was excellent and the crew was great. They were on time and easy to work with and just did an immaculate job mounting 2 TVs in my living room, running all the wires hidden through the wall, and also setting up and mounting the home theater surround system. Not only did they make sure everything was working, but they also dialed it all in to make sure the strings allowed for the best quality. Just excellent service all around and thrilled with the results.

I highly recommend James and his crew. They were both knowledgeable and respectful at every phase of the installation. James helped me select the right equipment for my needs and I always felt like his priority was to make us happy with the experience.

James Churchill, owner of Royal Theater Designs, has thorough and expert knowledge of all possible sound systems. He provided thorough and clearly understandable options including costs of various options. His reasoned approach gave me comfort to decide what was best for me and for my home. There was absolutely no pressure to purchase any option - the goal was to have a system that met my needs. James and his staff provided prompt and expert installation and did not leave any mess behind. Very importantly, because of my mediocre technical skills, James has been responsive to answering my questions and providing guidance well after the installation was completed. I am completely satisfied.

I was referred to James Churchill on a random day out of urgency and a few days later he was in my home installing my unit. He produced exactly what I asked for without any issues. That is RARE! And to do it on such short notice to make sure my party plans didnt suffer was the icing on the cake!

I've worked with James on more than one occasion. I come back to him because his level of knowledge and professionalism deserves 5 stars. He always delivers on exactly what I need. Whenever I work with James I know the job will be done right. I don't even have to think about it. That's the best compliment I can give.

Great work by very nice people. Our home theater experience has been incredibly improved and they solved a complex television viewing logistical issue in our bedroom. Highly recommend Royal Theater Design. Would gladly work with them again.

I knew when I met James that his company was the right choice for me. He is friendly, knowledgeable and professional. I must have sent James 100 emails asking questions about my system before I finally pulled the trigger, and he patiently answered every single one. His crew was great. Jeff, Jeremy and Will all behaved professionally and were polite and friendly. Although the job only took two days, I enjoyed the time I spent with the crew. We actually had a nice rapport and I looked forward to seeing them the second day. My system looks and sounds great and I have zero regrets about the transaction. Royal Theater Design is the way to go. When I'm ready to do an upgrade or add another TV to another room, RTD will be getting my call. I recommend them 100%

James Churchill and his company Royal Theater Design has been fantastic to work with. Creative, professional, responsive to special requests and stellar on followup and any service needs. I have used them on huge AV jobs and smaller projects, and they are equally attentive in any situation. Highly recommend.

Royal Theater Design installed our sound system throughout our new condo. The work is top notch, done in the time they promise and we couldn't be more pleased with our state-of-the-art system and controls. In addition, they continue to service any updates or changes we need. Great company!

I have used Royal theater on many of my projects as a general contractor I need to employ quality subs and they fit the mold in all ways. They have respectful and knowledgeable employees with the great attention to detail. I will continue to work with them on future projects. Sincerely John Massimino of J.E.M Builders

I have used RTD for all of our home A/V installations and upgrades over the past several years. They have consistently been meticulous in their work, and equally important, they deliver on time and on budget. In addition, they listen to you carefully and make recommendations based on your needs, not their needs (i.e., they do not try to upsell you into systems or equipment that you really don't need or want). In short, I give James and his crew my highest recommendation, 5 stars all the way!

I've worked with James and the crew at Royal Theater Design for years. He helped design my home audio / theater system when I first bought my condo, and I've worked with him throughout the years as I've made upgrades. While his services are not inexpensive, I think they are reasonable and I am always assured that my system will work as promised. He can provide the equipment, usually at a good price, but he will also suggest other options like Amazon if there is a better deal to be had. He's also helped me with one-off consultation free of charge when I've had general questions about home audio which I have appreciated...for instance, last year I wanted to create a 'record room' / den in one of my spare bedrooms...he provided feedback on receivers and also confirmed my choice to use a Sonos amp in that room with a Sonos Connect to tie into my main home audio system (he had mentioned several years ago that I would eventually want a Sonos system, and I really like it). Anyway, if you want your home theater system to work well and you are willing to make an investment, then I wouldn't hesitate to reach out to Royal Theater Design. They are efficient and reliable and simply do a great job. I've referred several friends and they've all had positive experiences working with James.

This is my first ever Internet "post" due to the fact technology and myself DO NOT get along AT ALL. Which leads me to why I have decided to post, blog, or whatever this is called. I have used RTD (using call letters RTD because don't really know how to spell Theather) for a few minor project. They were kind enough to do such small jobs due to my lack of understanding of what they actually do and how technology works. Spending time with James and Jeff I came to learn why they made certain suggestions. You don't find many CEO's and their cape crusaders spending time not only listening to novice questions but patiently answering and educating on the various topics. I recently purchased a home and immediately called RTD to do some automation. The job turned out fantastic and they went above and beyond what needed to be done. As anything in life if you want the quality and expertise then you pay the extra dollar. It is like in Vegas, you can find company at any hotel, but would you rather find it at Casino Royal or the Wynn. They are worth every penny and you can bet you'll receive the best quality of work and even better customer service. James the CEO would call me back same day and Jeff his right hand man was a pleasure to be around when working on site. Great, honest, and trustworthy group at RTD. In a world that is foreign to me, they nurtured me into a new culture which I can now survive, minus a few frantic calls every now and again. I have also seen some of his larger scale work, which was way out of my league, but let me tell you it was like walking into an IMAX. Highly recommend!

We use Royal Theater for many of our company's A/V needs. The team is professional, talented and completely helpful whenever we need them. We're always 100% happy with their accommodating nature and friendliness, as well.

Royal Theater did a wonderful job of installing our television, DVR, apple TV, music , Internet, etc. I would recommend them to everyone. Everything works perfectly and I can even understand how to operate everything.

Royal Theater Design picked up the work for another company we had used to install an a/v system in our home. That company moved to another city just after our installation. Lucky for us! RTD has been very responsive to our new installation issues, glitches in the system -- all of our "new install" problems. They continue to be very quick to help with any questions and problems we have, by email and phone. I highly recommend!

We hired Royal to design an entire home television/audio/internet/wireless system in connection with a significant remodel. They were absolutely terrific in every respect. They clearly explained different options and also explained what was missing (or wrong) with competing bids. They were responsive and timely in the work and have always followed up when we needed assistance. And they are problem solvers. We highly recommend them.

was looking to upgrade my TV and surround sound. One of my friends recommended Royal Theater Design so I gave them a call. They were cool about doing a walk-through of my apartment at 6:30pm, which was nice because I didn't want to have to take time off work. James came, checked out my place and made some solid recommendations. He even suggested rearranging some of my furniture to make better use of my living room space! He gave me an estimate that was within the budget I had discussed and told me the whole job could be done in a day. I agreed and 3 days later his crew showed up, hung a 58" TV, built a custom cabinet for my components, mounted surround sound speakers, programmed the remote, calibrated everything and cleaned up by the time I got home from work! I couldn't be happier with the system they designed but the best part was they did what they said they would do, when they said they would do it, for the price they quoted. I know this sounds simple but anyone that's had work done in their home knows it is rare. Have recommended them to two friends since and will continue to do so.

RTD was hired to design and install an extensive security system at my home. Their immediacy with install (not waiting 10 weeks to get on schedule), attention to detail, consideration of my opinion and requests as well as FOLLOW through for the lifetime of the system is unrivaled. You will not regret a moment of your decision to work with them.

James Churchill and Royal Theater Design installed 4 external video cameras and DVR security system. He and his crew are both professional and top-notch! After an initial walk-through and listening to our concerns, James provided several options that met our needs. He was upfront and honest providing us with a fair price. We would definitely recommend Royal Theater Design and, in fact, will utilize their services in the future when we install a home theater system.

Royal Theater Design has never let me down when it comes to providing a top quality service for my clients. They are my preferred vendor when it comes to installing outdoor sound systems, intercoms systems and new iPhone access camera security. They understand their business and make me look good every time. Laura Morton Design, Full Concept Exteriors

“Royal Theater Design have been looking after my audio/visual needs for more than 10 years and three homes. As a professional in the entertainment industry, it’s vital that I have the most up-to-date equipment in a system that is already ready to go. Royal Theatre Design has provided my with a sophisticated, reliable audio/visual experience. And as a security-minded homeowner, my outdoor security camera setup is outstanding. I recommend James to all my friends and business associates.”

I CONTRACTED MR. JAMES CHURCHIL ( ROYAL THEATER DESIGN ) FOR SPECIAL HIGH END SOUND SYSTEM AND THEATER IN MY BRAND NEW HOME , MY CONTRACT WAS WAY OVER $150,000.00 MY DECESION WAS PERFECT AND I AM VERY HAPPY AND MY RECOMENDATION IS VERY HIGH AND I DEFINITELY RECOMEND HIM TO ALL. MY MONEY WAS WELL SPEND . PIERRE GHADOUSHI 1150 ANGELO DRIVE BEVERLY HILLS

After waiting a few years for an opportunity/opening to upgrade from a studio apartment to a 1 Bedroom in my building in Santa Monica, I knew I wanted to make this new apartment as nice as possible! My studio was great, but I really wanted to dial my new place in! I contacted James, and he did a walk through with me. He let me tell him what I thought I wanted, and then he blew my mind with what he had planned! He set me up w/ a great TV within my budget & full 5.1 surround sound in my living room! They mounted my TV and were able to hide all the cables as well as all of my media players! They routed all my stuff into my closet to give my new living room an amazing clean look! No wires! No nothing! All of my devices were controlled by one remote control using inferred transmitters! Knowing that I lived alone, James recommended that instead of having 2 DirecTV receivers in an apartment, I would be better using only one DirecTV receiver and splitting the signal sending it to my Living Room and Bedroom! He then told me I could do the same w/ my BluRay Player and Apple TV! This was all done in a timely fashion and in such a professional manner! The icing on the cake is that James remembered that I told him I was a huge music fan! So he allowed me to listen to music off of my system by setting me up w/ 2 speakers in my Bedroom and 1 in my bathroom!!! Yep!!! No more little speaker fighting w/ my shower head, now I have a true speaker playing my favorite tunes wherever I go! Getting up in the morning has never been so enjoyable!!! Not to mention that I can play the audio from my TV through those speakers as well so I can do chores and never miss a beat of any game I have playing on TV! ***I was able to have that Super Bowl Party I always dreamt of!!!*** I highly recommend Royal Theater Design and have already referred them to many friends! I also suggested them to my boss and he ended up using him to set up his home theater as well as his lighting control throughout his house! James is extremely easy to communicate with and his technicians are top notch! Do yourself a favor and give James a call! You can thank me later!!!

I was referred to Royal Theater Design by a friend on the basketball courts and it has been, hands down, one of the best experiences I have had with a vendor. I scheduled an appointment for a Saturday afternoon with James who arrived on time and was very pleasant. He listened to me describe my vision for a home theater set up which included a new TV, surround sound, Xbox w/kinnect, and a record player. Since I already had the Xbox, and Apple TV, James suggested a universal remote to control all of these devices as well as the Direct TV. At first I was skeptical, but it has been a great investment. The ability to seamlessly transition from each device is phenomenal. What I really enjoyed was that James wasn't trying to sell me the most expensive equipment he had access to. It truly felt more like a collaboration than a sales pitch. He was open and willing to work within my budget to help me realize my vision. I am, and continue to be, incredibly pleased with the results and will continue to recommend Royal Theater Design to my friends and acquaintances.

This past year we purchased our 20 year home. This home had a bottom floor that we barely used. My wife and I decided a home theater might bring some life into this 5% room. After meeting and obtaining multiple home theater quotes we felt completely incapable of making such an expensive decision (all design reps had conflicting ideas w.one another). After taking a month off, I received a tip of a company that supposedly did it right. My wife (w.some reluctance) & I contacted Royal Theater Design (RTD) and had them come out for one final attempt. When we met James Churchill, he began by just asking us what we wanted and what we thought would be a good fit for our family. I relayed that i wanted the room to have both elegance and functionality. JC, took some specs, and asked a few q's in regards to how much and tech specifics. The project began and ended on schedule, and his install reps were very professional. The theater is absolutely spectacular. We are in complete aw each and every time we use it. JC left no stone un-turned. Even small things like having the lights on the remote control were attended to. This is a full-service company, and we could not be happier!

We have worked with Royal Theater Design for many years. Each time we have moved James has worked with us to customize a system to fit our needs, update any outdated equipment, and most importantly budget. The company is extremely reliable, friendly, and knowledgeable about all of the equipment. After the installation they take the time to step by step explain how to work everything and are always available to help in the future with any of our questions. I am an interior designer and have recommended and used Royal Theater Design for many of my projects. -L Denham Denham Interior Design

James & his group at Royal Theater Design are very efficient, knowledgable & professional audio visual experts. I am a high end residential interior designer & have often referred them to my clients for all their audio visual needs & continue to do so.

Royal Theater Design has worked on several projects for me, residential and commercial. With all of the evolving technologies that seem to surface every few months, it is very comforting knowing that James and his staff can handle all of the nuances that confound me. You can hire RTD for their reliability, product knowledge and professionalism. However, what has given me the most piece of mind is that they are always there ready to come back to tackle the challenges that surface when multiple devices aren’t playing nicely with one another due to the manufacturers’ countless firmware updates, coding issues and other problems unforeseen to a laymen such as myself.