This post looks inside the homes of 3 custom electronics pros. One is Ryan Herd of 1 Sound Choice. His 4-bedroom Cape Cod home in Northern New Jersey has a pool, and he made the backyard just as important as the inside.
Custom electronics professionals (CE pros) have an advantage over the rest of us. They get to experience some of the best technologies available every day as they do their jobs. Granted, they’re usually installing these technologies into the homes of clients, but having daily exposure to lighting control systems, audio/video equipment, automation systems, etc. must come in handy when choosing electronic systems for their own homes. Some manufacturers provide discounts to CE pros to make it more affordable for them to set up their own home-based “test beds.” But they’re just like the rest of us in this sad economy, buying only the key essentials and focusing on solutions that’ll add real value to their homes or saving up to buy big-ticket items that’ll make their homes a high-tech showpiece worth bragging about. We asked three CE pros to tell us about, and show us, their own setups. Ryan Herd, 1 Sound Choice Home: Four-bedroom Cape Cod-style, northern New Jersey Family: Married with a 2-year-old son and a dog High-Tech Profile: Hosting parties, a great back yard Tricking out the back yard was just as important to Ryan Herd as doing up the inside of his four-bedroom home. Even without technology, Herd’s yard is fantastic. There’s a swimming pool, and a small brook that runs along the back, as well as two sheds (one for his motorcycles and the other for his tools). Naturally, outside is where you’ll find him and his family most of the time. (Click Here to view the rest of this article on ElectronicHouse.com)Want your yard to feel like a resort? See our backyard resort page.
What One Sound Choice clients say
I’d (tell others) that Ryan’s very professional and very easy to work with, in terms of budgeting and listening to what you want to have done. He never pushed us toward anything we couldn’t afford or didn’t want and he got the job done on time.
– Mr. & Mrs. DeSantis (1 Sound Choice client testimonials)
We were surprised with what (Ryan) took away from the conversation – even reading between the lines to put everything we wanted and needed right into his designs for us. At first, we really didn’t know who to go with; we hadn’t had any renovations to our home before. We set up a consultation and liked (Ryan) because he was personable, a good listener and knowledgeable. He asked about our wish list and gave us some ideas…which were great.
– Mr. & Mrs. Caywood (1 Sound Choice client testimonials)
Truly One Sound Choice, you won’t find better. I called a couple of AV companies for quotes but on speaking with Ryan I had confidence that One Sound Choice would do the job right. Most companises had assured me that they would not have to cut holes in my walls to achieve my project goals. Ryan was up front, honest and realistic outlining all the possible challenges my install might face whilst reassuring me that One Sound Choice had the capabilitiy and expertise to meet my goals. Consulation was painless and Ryan and Kenny captured my requirements perfectly and offered advice based on their experience regarding optional additons to the project, which were practical and delivered exceptional enhancements. Ryan provided me with a view of what could be achieved given my requirements and then worked with me complete the project with consideration to my budget, but without compromising the final solution. Even completed the project without requiring any patch work which was a bonus. Ryan and Kenny were a pleasure to work with, respectful and courteous and I had confidence having them in our home. Highly recommend for any AV work you are considering. You will not be disappointed with the results.
– Leighton (Houzz review)
Pro home questions
Whose homes are in this post?
3 custom electronics pros, including Ryan Herd of 1 Sound Choice.
What is Ryan Herd’s home like?
A 4-bedroom Cape Cod style home in Northern New Jersey.
What did Ryan focus on?
The backyard was just as important to him as the inside, since he loves to host parties.
What is in his backyard?
A pool, a small brook, and 2 sheds.
One Sound Choice, 8 Tilley Ave, Pompton Plains, NJ 07444. Call or text (973) 945-5275. We work in homes across Morris, Passaic, Bergen, Essex, Somerset, and Hunterdon counties. Written by Ryan Herd, founder of One Sound Choice.