Custom Home Theater for Scottsdale Homes
Scottsdale homes range from contemporary masterpieces in DC Ranch to southwestern estates in Desert Mountain to modern residences in Grayhawk. Each presents unique acoustic characteristics and aesthetic requirements that mass-market speakers simply cannot address.
Mike Knows Audio Video specializes in custom home theater installation throughout Scottsdale. We don't just sell and install equipment from manufacturer catalogs — we handcraft speakers in our Arizona workshop specifically designed for your room's acoustics, your home's style, and your personal preferences.
Made in Arizona — Not Mass-Produced Overseas
Every speaker we build starts with your specific room. We design cabinet geometry in CAD software optimized for your space's acoustic characteristics. Our WubWub Audio speakers feature built-in amplification with advanced digital signal processing, giving you studio-grade sound quality that mass-market speakers — even expensive ones — cannot achieve.
When you buy from a traditional home theater retailer or big-box store, you're getting speakers designed for hypothetical "average" rooms. We build speakers designed for your room, calibrated in your room, and optimized for how you actually listen.
For the best client experience, we DO NOT service or install systems we did not design and build.
Home Theater Services for Scottsdale Residents
Custom Home Theater Design
Complete 5.1, 7.1, and Dolby Atmos theater installations designed specifically for your Scottsdale home. We consider room acoustics, sight lines, aesthetic integration, and your specific preferences.
Handcrafted Custom Speakers
Tower speakers, center channels, surrounds, and subwoofers built in our Arizona workshop. CNC-machined cabinets with integrated amplification and room-specific DSP. 10-year warranty on all custom speakers.
In-Home Demonstrations
Don't guess how a system will sound. We bring multiple speaker configurations to your Scottsdale home so you can compare options in your actual space with your preferred content.
Professional Room Calibration
We never use receiver auto-calibration. Using professional measurement tools, we manually tune each speaker for your room's specific acoustics — studio-grade precision in your home.
Whole-Home Audio
Extend quality audio throughout your home. Background music in living areas, dedicated listening spaces, outdoor entertainment zones — all integrated with simple, intuitive control.
New Construction
We work with builders and homeowners on new construction throughout Scottsdale. Early involvement allows optimal speaker placement and pre-wiring — easier and less expensive than retrofitting.
What Custom Installation Delivers
The difference between off-the-shelf installation and custom-built speakers isn't subtle. When speakers are designed for your specific room — with cabinet geometry optimized for your space, drivers selected for your acoustic challenges, and DSP calibrated for your exact environment — the improvement is immediately audible.
Our Scottsdale clients consistently tell us they're hearing details in familiar music and movies they never noticed before. Dialogue becomes crystal clear regardless of where you sit. Bass is tight and controlled rather than boomy and muddy. The system disappears, leaving only the performance.
This isn't marketing language — it's what happens when speakers are engineered for your room rather than for a generic testing chamber. We invite you to experience the difference yourself with an in-home demonstration.
Introducing Our Custom Audio Brand
Why Scottsdale Homeowners Choose Mike Knows AV
We Build the Speakers Ourselves
Most installers order equipment and put it in your home. We design and fabricate our own loudspeakers in Arizona. Your Scottsdale home gets speakers built specifically for its characteristics — not whatever happens to be in a catalog.
Maximum 15 Clients Per Year
We intentionally limit our client load to ensure every installation receives obsessive attention. When you work with us, you're not just another job — you're one of a select group receiving our full expertise and long-term support.
10-Year Speaker Warranty
Industry standard is 1-5 years. We provide 10-year comprehensive coverage on all custom speakers because we know exactly what went into building them and maintain replacement parts for warranty service.
Arizona Made, Arizona Owned
We're not a franchise or a branch of a national chain. Mike Knows Audio Video is locally operated with speakers handcrafted in Arizona. Your investment supports local craftsmanship and ensures direct communication.
Two Years Unlimited Service
Your installation includes 2 years of unlimited service calls with no trip fees. Training, recalibration, settings adjustments — it's all included. We want you using your system confidently.
Hear Before You Buy
Site surveys are $250, fully credited to your project. We bring demonstration systems to your home so you hear real performance in your space — not showroom acoustics that don't translate to your room.
Home Theater Installation Scottsdale AZ — Frequently Asked Questions
How much does home theater installation cost in Scottsdale?
Home theater costs in Scottsdale vary based on system complexity and room requirements. Quality 5.1 systems with professional installation start around $10,000-$15,000. Mid-range 7.1 systems with custom speakers typically range from $15,000-$25,000. Comprehensive Dolby Atmos installations with all-custom speakers can exceed $25,000-$40,000. We provide detailed proposals after understanding your specific home and objectives.
Do you provide service in DC Ranch, Silverleaf, and Troon?
Yes. We provide home theater installation and service throughout North Scottsdale including DC Ranch, Silverleaf, Troon, Grayhawk, Desert Mountain, Ancala, Pinnacle Peak, Gainey Ranch, McCormick Ranch, and all other Scottsdale communities. Our 2-year service warranty covers unlimited calls throughout these areas with no trip fees.
What's the difference between your custom speakers and high-end store brands?
Even expensive retail speakers (Wilson, Focal, B&W, etc.) are designed for generic "average" rooms in controlled testing environments. Our custom speakers are designed specifically for your Scottsdale home's unique acoustics. Additionally, our speakers include integrated amplification with per-driver DSP — allowing calibration precision that passive speakers with receiver-based correction cannot achieve regardless of price point.
How long does custom speaker fabrication take?
From design approval to installation, custom speaker projects typically take 10-14 weeks. This includes CAD design, cabinet fabrication in our workshop, driver integration, amplifier assembly, finishing, and professional installation with calibration. We'll provide a specific timeline based on your project's scope.
Do you work with builders on new construction?
Yes. We work with builders and homeowners on new construction throughout Scottsdale. Early involvement allows optimal speaker placement, pre-wiring during construction, and acoustic considerations that are difficult or expensive to address after walls are finished. We can coordinate directly with your builder and electrician.
What if I already have a home theater that isn't performing well?
We only service and install systems we design. However, if you're unhappy with an existing installation, we're happy to design a complete new system for your Scottsdale home. We can potentially incorporate some existing components (display, seating) if appropriate, but speakers, amplification, wiring, and calibration would all be done fresh to our standards.