Family-Owned Custom AV Integrator Since 1988

Cincinnati's Custom AV Installer

Custom home theater, smart home, audio, lighting, shades, and security for homes and businesses across Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, and Dayton. CEDIA-certified. Authorized for Control4, Lutron, Sonos, Josh.ai, and every brand that matters.

AV & Smart Home Integration for the Modern Cincinnati Home

What "Custom AV Installer" Actually Means

“AV installer” gets used loosely. We’re the kind that designs and programs complete systems — where lighting, audio, video, climate, security, and shades work together as one experience. CEDIA-certified, AVIXA-affiliated, authorized for Control4, Lutron, Sonos, Sonance, Klipsch, Josh.ai, Sony, Samsung, LG, Epson, and Araknis.

We coordinate with your builder during framing, pre-wire homes during construction, program scenes so one command runs an entire mood, and service systems for years after install.

Built on Experience. Driven by Excellence.

Services We Install Across Cincinnati

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Custom Home Theater

4K laser projection, motorized acoustic-transparent screens, Dolby Atmos surround, tiered seating, full acoustic treatment.

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Whole-Home Audio

Sonance architectural in-wall speakers, Sonos streaming zones, outdoor weatherproof audio — one app for all of it.

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Smart Home Automation

Authorized Control4 dealer. Josh.ai voice control. One app, one remote, one experience for lights, audio, video, climate, and security.

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Lighting Control

Lutron Caséta, RadioRA 3, and HomeWorks. DMF and ProLuxe architectural fixtures. Scenes for every time of day.

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Motorized Shades

Lutron Sivoia QS, Triathlon, Serena — the quietest motorized shades on the market. Tied to lighting and astronomical schedules.

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Security & Surveillance

ICRealtime cameras, smart locks, alarm integration. View from the Control4 app, touchscreens, or your phone.

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Outdoor Audio & Entertainment

Patio, pool, and landscape audio with weatherproof speakers that disappear into the architecture. Outdoor TVs and projection.

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Home Networking

Enterprise-grade Araknis access points, managed switches, wired backbone. The foundation that makes everything else actually work.

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Golf Simulators

Foresight, Trackman, or SkyTrak launch monitors. Impact screens, projection, audio, integrated lighting scenes. Cincinnati & Dayton.

Greater Cincinnati • Northern Kentucky • Dayton

Cincinnati AV Installer Service Areas

Greater Cincinnati

Loveland · Mason · West Chester · Indian Hill · Hyde Park · Blue Ash · Montgomery · Anderson Township · Madeira · Terrace Park · Wyoming · Mariemont · Symmes & Sycamore Townships · Liberty & Deerfield Townships

Northern Kentucky

Fort Mitchell · Crestview Hills · Florence · Villa Hills · Edgewood · Park Hills · Fort Thomas · and surrounding NKY communities

Dayton Metro

Centerville · Beavercreek · Oakwood · Kettering · Springboro · Washington Township · and surrounding Dayton-area communities

Why Cincinnati Chooses Phantom Sound

What Sets a Real AV Integrator Apart

Years

Family-owned since 1988 — Cincinnati’s longest-tenured custom AV integrator. We still service Lutron HomeWorks installs we did in the early 2000s.

60+

Reviews

4.8-star rating with 60+ Google reviews. Read them anytime — they’re from real Cincinnati clients in homes you’ve probably driven past.

15+

Brands

Authorized for Control4, Lutron, Sonos, Sonance, Klipsch, Josh.ai, Sony, Samsung, LG, Epson, Araknis, ICRealtime, DMF, ProLuxe — trained and certified.

100%

Owner-Led

You talk to the owner and the project manager actually doing your job — not a call center or a rotating cast of sales reps.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you work with builders and architects on new construction?

Yes. We coordinate routinely with Cincinnati-area custom home builders and architects. Pre-wiring during framing is dramatically less expensive than retrofitting later — the earlier we’re brought in, the better the result.

Can you service my existing Control4 or Lutron system?

Yes. We service Control4 and Lutron systems installed by other companies. Bring us the system — we’ll review the programming, identify any issues, update to current OS, and bring it up to current standards.

How much does a custom AV system cost in Cincinnati?

Entry-level smart home + audio installs start around $5,000–$10,000; mid-range whole-home systems land in the $15,000–$50,000 range; luxury fully-integrated homes with theater, lighting, shades, and security typically run $50,000–$250,000+.

Do you offer financing?

Yes. We partner with consumer financing providers for clients who want to finance their AV install. Ask during the consultation.

What's the timeline from first call to first movie night?

For a mid-range retrofit: 2–6 weeks. For a dedicated home theater: 8–16 weeks including design, equipment lead times, and calibration. For full new-construction whole-home: spread across the construction timeline (6–18 months).

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From Real Cincinnati Clients

What Cincinnati Clients Say

Phantom Sound has been outstanding since day one. They’ve been our AV partner for over a decade — for our home, our office, and now our second home. Family-owned, family-run, and they treat you like family.

Eileen
Cincinnati homeowner

We hired Phantom for the AV in our new headquarters. They handled conference room AV, lobby displays, paging, and background audio across the whole building. The result is flawless.

MBC
Commercial client

From the initial consultation through final programming, the team was professional, knowledgeable, and detail-oriented. The Control4 system actually does what we want — most of all, it just works.

Tom
Indian Hill homeowner

What an AV Installer Actually Does

Design, Wiring, Installation, and Support — Not Just Hanging the TV

People search for an “AV installer” or “audio video company near me” for very different jobs: a TV mounted with the wires hidden, a basement turned into a theater, a whole-home audio system, or a house that is being built and needs all of it wired before drywall. Phantom Sound does every one of those, and the reason to hire an integrator rather than a handyman or a big-box crew is what happens before and after the install: the design, the network underneath it, and the person who answers the phone when something changes.

A typical residential AV project in Cincinnati starts with a free in-home consultation. We walk the house, listen to how you live in it, and come back with a written design — display and speaker locations, equipment, wiring, scope, and price. Installation is done by our own CEDIA-trained technicians, with every cable labeled and documented. Programming is where the system becomes yours: one remote, one app, scenes named the way your family talks. Then we stay on call. Most of our clients across Hyde Park, Indian Hill, Mason, Anderson Township, Northern Kentucky, and the Dayton metro have had us back for a second and third project.

The systems we design most often: home theaters and media rooms, whole-home audio, smart home automation with Control4 and Josh.ai, Lutron lighting and motorized shades, outdoor audio, home networking, and security cameras. For businesses — conference rooms, training rooms, and commercial audio — see our commercial AV page.

Hiring an AV Installer

AV Installer FAQs for Cincinnati

How much does an AV installer charge in Cincinnati?

It depends on the project. TV mounting starts around $275; whole-home audio starter systems around $3,500; smart home packages around $5,000; dedicated theaters from about $10,000. Our pricing page lists realistic ranges for every service, and consultations are free.

Do you charge for the in-home consultation?

No. The consultation is free, takes 60–90 minutes, and ends with a written design and estimate within a few business days.

Do you install equipment I already bought?

Often, yes. We will tell you honestly if a piece will not work well in the system, but we regularly integrate displays, Sonos gear, and speakers clients already own.

What areas do you serve?

Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, and the Dayton metro, with no travel charges in our service area. We are based in Loveland.

Can you take over a system another AV company installed?

Yes. We inherit orphaned Control4, Crestron, Savant, and Sonos systems regularly — document what is there, fix what is broken, and get you back on one remote.

Smart Home Automation · Home Theater Cincinnati · Whole-Home Audio · Commercial AV · Pricing

Ready to Start Your Cincinnati AV Project?

The first conversation is free. We come to your home or business, walk every room with you, and put together a real design with a real estimate. No charge, no obligation, no high-pressure sales.

Phantom Sound · 11865 Enyart Rd, Loveland, OH 45140 · Family-owned custom AV integrator since 1988