Just do it. Spend the money. It’s well worth it. It’s not worth your time, hassle, energy, and stress of trying to make it look right and do it right when there’s somebody who has been doing it for years and has perfected the craft.
How We Work
One team designs it, builds it, programs it, and supports it. From concept to commissioning, your AV system is handled by the same people who understand your space and your goals.
The Design-Build Advantage
At Crunchy Tech, one team carries your AV project from first walkthrough to final wall-mount: consultation, engineering, installation, programming and ongoing support, under a single roof.
That kills the finger-pointing that shows up when a design firm, an integrator and a programmer all touch the same job. One team means one point of accountability, tighter timelines and a system that actually runs the way it was drawn up. The people who spec'd it are the same people wiring it and coding it.
New construction or an existing space you're renovating, the design gets built backward from your budget and your operational calendar.
Design
Every project starts with the same rigorous design process. This phase is identical for both new construction and retrofit - because the engineering has to be right before anything gets built.
Define the Outcome
What should the room do every night after install? We start with how guests move and what drives them to stay longer.
Analyze Your Space
Floor plans, sightlines, ceiling heights, structural constraints. Zone by zone.
Establish a Budget Range
We design to your budget, not around it. Same dollars, different result.
Proposed Layouts & Tiers
Good, Better, and Best for every zone. You pick the performance level wall by wall.
Implementation
Implementation differs based on your project type. New construction follows the build schedule. Retrofits work around your live operations.
New Construction
One team designs it, builds it, programs it, and supports it. From concept to commissioning, your AV system is handled by the same people who understand your space and your goals.
Engineering & Documentation
Building plans, design line diagrams, and detailed specs for your architect and GC.
Architect Coordination
We ensure infrastructure supports the technology — conduit, power, structure, network.
GC & Site Coordination
As construction progresses, we adapt. Same team that designed it is on site.
Install & Commission
One team installs, programs, calibrates, and commissions. Every preset tested.
Train & Support
Staff trained in minutes. Proactive support from day one. 90% of issues resolved without a truck roll.
Retrofits
Upgrading an existing space comes with its own challenges: active operations, existing infrastructure, and tight timelines. Our Design-Build process adapts to keep your business running while we transform the experience.
Engineering & Documentation
Building plans, design line diagrams, and detailed specs tailored to your existing infrastructure.
Owner Coordination
Coordination of on-site schedules, deliveries, and points of contact. We work around your operations so your business stays open.
Site Coordination
Coordinating permits, electricians, networking, and programming of your system. We manage the trades so you don't have to.
Install & Commission
One team installs, programs, calibrates, and commissions. Every preset tested.
Train & Support
Staff trained in minutes. Proactive support from day one. 90% of issues resolved without a truck roll.
See It First
Visualize your AV system before a single device is installed
Every project starts with a visualization of YOUR venue. We show you exactly where every screen, speaker and light goes (and how they work together).
Then you pick the performance level for every wall and zone:
Tap a tier to preview
The main bar wall gets Best. Premium 75" displays at each station, full overhead audio coverage and dedicated lighting scenes. The game looks bright even when the room is dimmed for service.
Design State Preview
BEST TIERActual deliverable. Customized to your space.
Ready to Start?
Book a 30-min AV consultation
Walk through your floor plan with a Crunchy Tech AV designer. No obligation.
Direct manufacturer relationships. No preferred brand.
Years in the field gets us on a first-name basis with the people who build this equipment. We buy direct from QSC, Crestron, Just add Power, Philips, SHURE, SAVI and alongside many other major AV equipment manufacturers. Pricing comes off the factory sheet. When something fails, our engineers have a named contact and an escalation line.
That access never turns into a house brand. Most integrators learn one platform and spec it into every job, whatever the job needs. We built the company manufacturer-agnostic on purpose. We settle the design first, then pick the equipment to serve it. If your team already standardized on a platform, we design around that.
Direct manufacturer relationships. No preferred brand.
Years in the field gets us on a first-name basis with the people who build this equipment. We buy direct from QSC, Crestron, Just add Power, Philips, SHURE, SAVI and alongside many other major AV equipment manufacturers. Pricing comes off the factory sheet. When something fails, our engineers have a named contact and an escalation line.
That access never turns into a house brand. Most integrators learn one platform and spec it into every job, whatever the job needs. We built the company manufacturer-agnostic on purpose. We settle the design first, then pick the equipment to serve it. If your team already standardized on a platform, we design around that.
From the Blog
Design-Build AV Philosophy: How it Separates the Top 3% From the Rest of the Industry
We don’t sell you what we have. We design what you need. That line is the operating principle I’ve built Crunchy Tech around for the last 20 years. And it’s the single sentence that separates us - and the small handful of firms like us - from the other 97% of the commercial AV industry.
The Spectacle Trap: Why Technology-Centric Hospitality AV Kills Brands
There’s a pattern I’ve watched play out for 20 years in hospitality AV, and it always ends the same way...
Why AV Quotes Take Time (And Why That's a Good Thing)
"Where's my quote?"
Operators who run on our systems
Client successes drive Crunchy Tech to become better. Below is how our customers feel about us.
You're a great partner with Florida Hospital and this project will make a difference in Children's Health.
Working with Crunchy Tech was a fantastic experience from start to finish. They handled the sale and installation of all our sound and TV equipment at The County Bar in Aviston, IL, and absolutely nailed it. We were on a very tight deadline, and they not only met it—they delivered top-notch quality and service the entire way. Highly professional, responsive, and easy to work with. We couldn't be happier with the results.
Crunchy's AV Services are outstanding. Staff members are experts, who really extend themselves to find the right technology for helping us reach our marketing goals in creative ways. The best thing about working with Crunchy is collaborating with the staff – they are patient, responsive, knowledgeable, and available.
Crunchy has been great to work with. They communicate well and deliver as promised.
The work Crunchy has been doing is a game changer for this industry.
Being able to reuse the existing structure created a much lower cost for the client and they were ecstatic.
Crunchy has done an amazing job on our A/V install. The sound is perfectly balanced throughout our many zones and the entire system is super simple to use.
Just do it. Spend the money. It’s well worth it. It’s not worth your time, hassle, energy, and stress of trying to make it look right and do it right when there’s somebody who has been doing it for years and has perfected the craft.
You're a great partner with Florida Hospital and this project will make a difference in Children's Health.
Working with Crunchy Tech was a fantastic experience from start to finish. They handled the sale and installation of all our sound and TV equipment at The County Bar in Aviston, IL, and absolutely nailed it. We were on a very tight deadline, and they not only met it—they delivered top-notch quality and service the entire way. Highly professional, responsive, and easy to work with. We couldn't be happier with the results.
Crunchy's AV Services are outstanding. Staff members are experts, who really extend themselves to find the right technology for helping us reach our marketing goals in creative ways. The best thing about working with Crunchy is collaborating with the staff – they are patient, responsive, knowledgeable, and available.
Crunchy has been great to work with. They communicate well and deliver as promised.
The work Crunchy has been doing is a game changer for this industry.
Being able to reuse the existing structure created a much lower cost for the client and they were ecstatic.
Crunchy has done an amazing job on our A/V install. The sound is perfectly balanced throughout our many zones and the entire system is super simple to use.
Ready to Transform Your Space?
Tell us about your vision and we'll put together a custom proposal.
- Free 1-on-1 phone consultation
- Professional installation with minimal downtime