Sound Ideas — Local services in Gainesville

I went to find an pretty common adapter for analog video equipment. The fellow that I asked acted like he didn't want to bother with selling me the adapter. The adapter is still in use for many applications regarding security camera installations, so that installers can use cabling that is already in place. After that, the signal is converted to digital, to install the new equipment. He told me that when they need adapters they order them...which makes sense. But he didn't even care enough to look in his parts drawers. I guess I wasn't spending enough money for him to care.

This...is why retail is dying...which is coincidentally, exactly what it smells like in the store. If you need an equipment/installer services, they might be your place. Probably not the best place for the technically proficient, or to get any parts...place is set up as a showroom for luddites. They "fix" old electronics measurement and development equipment, or at least that is what the store guy told me. Not that I would ever bring my equipment there for service or calibration. Guy also said they were a couple weeks behind in for these services. I briefly thought of how I might be able to help with their backlog... I always liked working that old stuff... But, just like the store man I didn't care enough to help...they couldn't...

I have enjoyed a relationship with Sound Ideas for 12 years. Sound Ideas has provided component and install services at the time of my moving into my last three homes. I feel that Sound Ideas is by far the best run local business that I deal with anywhere. I will give a few situations in why anyone considering Sound Ideas should work with them. The in-house professionals and also their install specialists that I dealt with in 2002, are all still very much a part of Sound Ideas. You will never find that with ANY Big Box retail house. Recounting the last project that we worked on. I required both Wifi for my Smartphone and for Streaming Netflix etc..Their Commercial expertise exposed me to far more advanced options to achieve our goals. Specifically by utilizing Netgear Power over Ethernet which provided my TV with zero loss of Internet Strength. My internet feed goes through my homes power grid, and the cost was minimal. As a resident of Gainesville I have a lot of pride in the fact that UF has utilized Sound Ideas Commercial Services for years. More recently they provided all gear and services for the new GPD HQ, and they will be providing similar services to the new RTS / Bus Transit Facility. They are also extremely competitive. I look forward to a very long future relationship with...

Paul and his colleagues at Sound ideas are excellent. I bought a Sony TV, speakers (wall and ceiling installed) , subwoofer, receiver from Sound ideas. They installed them and also installed ethernet switches for the home. Everything works flawlessly. We had small built in cabinets and no subwoofer would fit, but Paul researched different subwoofers and came up with a suitable one for our system. He even brought a power cord that would allow us to install it without additional charges. Pricing is upfront and honest and although there are multiple pricey options available (they have a lot of shiny toys), Paul and his team never push you to buy anything you are uncomfortable with. Just define a budget to sound ideas and they will come up with a great solution for you. Sound ideas is local and by buying local you are supporting the local economy as well. One of my best experiences with any business in...