2010 • Best Home Theater
Award-winning home theater project recognized for its transformation of a flooded basement into a high-performance, family-focused media space — a showcase for thoughtful design and engineering.
Recognized Smart Home Expertise in Northern New Jersey
For more than 30 years, One Sound Choice has delivered professional-grade smart homes throughout Morris, Bergen, Essex, Somerset, and Hunterdon Counties. Along the way, our work has earned national smart home awards, industry recognition, and media coverage — helping families see that their home technology is in trusted hands.
“The One Sound Choice staff was very easy to work with. Ryan understood our wants right from the beginning. Simplicity of installation and operation were just some of the reasons we chose One Sound Choice — they exceeded our expectations.”
Featured On & Trusted By
From national news segments to professional trade publications and award juries, One Sound Choice has been recognized as a trusted, security-conscious smart home advisor for New Jersey homeowners.
National Media & Thought Leadership
Ryan’s work and commentary on smart home integration, security, and family technology have been featured across broadcast, podcasts, and digital platforms — including appearances on Fox News, NASDAQ studios, TEDx, and additional coverage in business and technology outlets.
Technology Brands We Trust
We specify professional-grade solutions from brands like Araknis Networks, Lutron, Control4, and McIntosh — the same level of technology that supports enterprise and performance-critical environments.
Smart Home Awards & Industry Recognition
These awards reflect real projects in real homes — many right here in Northern New Jersey. They recognize design, technical execution, safety, and the way families actually live with their smart home systems.
2009 • Best Before & After
A dramatic before-and-after media room project that proved how the right smart home design can turn challenging spaces into comfortable, immersive environments.
2013 • Retrofit Project of the Year (Platinum)
Recognized by the Consumer Electronics Association for a complex retrofit installation that unified networking, audio, video, and control in an existing home without major reconstruction.
2010 • Retrofit Project of the Year (Gold)
Honored for engineering-forward retrofit work, delivering professional-grade results around existing architecture — a common requirement in established New Jersey neighborhoods.
2010 • Home Theater / Media Room Project of the Year (Platinum)
Acknowledged for best-in-class theater design, acoustics, and control — demonstrating One Sound Choice’s ability to coordinate construction, design, and technology from start to finish.
Multiple Years • Top Service Honors
Consistently recognized across platforms like Angi and Houzz for 5-star client satisfaction, clean installations, and long-term service relationships with families across Northern New Jersey.
Media Coverage & Publications
Beyond awards, One Sound Choice and Ryan’s smart home expertise have been featured in trade journals, online magazines, real estate publications, and business outlets. Here are a few highlights from the media library.
Smart Home & Theater Features
Industry Commentary & Technology Insight
- “What Will iPad’s Role Be in Home Automation?” – Electronic House
- “Apple’s iPad & Automation: Weighing the Good and the Bad” – Electronic House
- “Finding the Right Audio Angle” – Electronic House
- “10 Tips to Make a Family Room Look Like a Theater” – Electronic House
- “Safety First in Theater Design” – Electronic House
CE Pro & Professional Features
Additional Coverage
Want to see how these award-winning approaches would look in your home? Explore our Smart Home Solutions or learn more About Ryan.
What New Jersey Homeowners Say
Awards and media coverage matter — but at the end of the day, your experience at home matters more. Here’s what local families say after their projects are complete.
“FYI, the party went off without a hitch. I was doing demos all day. I had to wipe everyone’s chins off the floor. People were shocked and awed. If I had a nickel for each ‘unbelievable,’ ‘incredible’ and ‘breathtaking’ that I heard, I could build another theater.”
“Ryan recommended what I should do in the house and his suggestions were right on target. He told me, ‘You don’t want to be going up and down the stairs,’ and he was absolutely right. Now, it’s the system I use most of the time — I’d be lost without it.”
“Ryan listened to us – he understood what we wanted to accomplish. Their commitment to post-installation support and service has been unbelievable. They are professionals in every aspect and have gained our trust throughout the completion of our project.”
Awards & Media FAQs
One Sound Choice has been recognized with multiple smart home and home theater awards, including Electronic House “Home of the Year” honors for Best Home Theater and Best Before & After, as well as several CEA/CTA Mark of Excellence Awards for Retrofit Project of the Year and Home Theater/Media Room Project of the Year. These awards highlight the quality of our designs and installations in real homes, including projects here in New Jersey.
Many of Ryan’s segments and interviews are available online through platforms such as Fox News, NASDAQ, TEDx, and industry publications like CE Pro and Electronic House. You can also visit our YouTube channel and social media profiles linked from this page to watch smart home walkthroughs, talks, and interviews.
Awards and media coverage are helpful indicators of experience and technical depth — especially in a field where many “installers” treat projects as one-offs. For families in New Jersey, these recognitions show that One Sound Choice consistently delivers safe, reliable, and well-designed smart home systems that meet professional standards as well as everyday family needs.
Yes. While Ryan’s media work and speaking engagements have national reach, One Sound Choice focuses on serving homeowners in Northern New Jersey — including Morris, Bergen, Essex, Somerset, and Hunterdon Counties. That local focus helps us design systems that fit the architecture, codes, and lifestyle needs of New Jersey families.
Turn Awards & Ideas into a Real Plan for Your Home
Awards and media coverage are a great starting point — but the most important smart home is the one that works flawlessly in your house. If you’d like a professional, security-conscious design that respects your architecture and your family’s routine, we’d be glad to talk.
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Ryan Herd
Founder of One Sound Choice • TEDx Speaker • Former Mayor of Pequannock Township • Author • Innovator behind the 4H Star — a framework uniting Home, Heart, Harmony, and High Performance.
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