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Absolute AV Consulting

AV design and engineering for systems that just work.

our approach

Exceptional systems are designed, not improvised.

Most AV issues trace back to the design, not the equipment. We design and document the conference rooms, networks, theaters and whole-home systems that teams and families rely on every day, so installers get it right the first time and the people using them never have to think about it.

Since 2003 Designing systems across tennessee
One Standard for commercial and residentail projects
Built To Last documented so your team can support it for years
Commercial

Commercial AV that performs

Meeting rooms, networks, access control and workplace AV designed for uptime and everyday use, with documentation your facilities team can count on.

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Residential design

Residential design for exceptional homes

Theaters, lighting, media, security and whole-home control, designed and documented so your builder and integrator can bring it to life.

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Proof

Results from completed work

Real outcomes from real projects, in plain terms.

30-seat Conference audio from unintelligible to zero dead spots
One app Twelve control apps reduced to a single interface
Full facility Wi-Fi that covers the building, including outdoor decks
Every time Lighting control that performs reliably, every time
How it works

From first call to finished system

Every project follows the same path: understand the problem, engineer the solution, and document it so it holds up.

01

Project inquiry

Share goals, spaces, and constraints. We assess scope and fit before recommending next steps.

02

Discovery call

A 15-minute call to answer initial questions, confirm direction, and determine the right next step.

03

Design briefing

A working session to define performance goals, technical constraints, and opportunities for the home or workplace.

04

Specifications and plan

Platform recommendations, drawings, and documentation your architect, builder, or integrator can work from.

05

Engineering through delivery

Programming, commissioning guidance and someone in your corner until the system performs the way it was designed to.

Recognition

Our awards

Brilliance Award-winning design and multi-year recognition for home theater and residential technology design, reflecting a design-first practice.

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Greater Nashville House & Home Reader's Favorites Winner 2023
Greater Nashville House & Home Reader's Favorites Winner 2022
Greater Nashville House & Home Reader's Favorites Winner 2021
Greater Nashville House & Home Reader's Favorites Winner 2020

Multi-year Reader’s Favorites winner for home theater and residential technology design.

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What our customers say

Feedback from clients who engaged Absolute AV Consulting for design that delivers dependable systems.

★★★★★
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“I have now been enjoying my automated home for 10 years. It won a Brilliance award and rightfully so… At the touch of a button inside the home, I can enjoy the ambiance.”

Denise Simons
★★★★★
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“Richard and his team are dedicated professionals who make everything AV-related look effortless, even though we all know it’s anything but.”

Mike White
★★★★★
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“As a designer, I have referred many clients to Absolute AV with full confidence that they are in good hands.”

Decorating Den Interiors
★★★★★
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“Absolute AV was great and helped with my needs in a timely and professional manner. Richard was able to troubleshoot and get me headed in the right direction. Would highly recommend.”

Charisse Lambert
★★★★★
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“They tailored the technology to how we actually work, then trained our staff so the system stayed usable long after the project. Still supporting us years later.”

Commercial client
★★★★★
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“Richard Friesen with Absolute AV Consulting has provided great customer service to a couple of our customers… We are so thankful for the service they provide!”

George Allin
★★★★★
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“Richard and his team are the best and always put the customer needs first! Lots of knowledge and experience there! Highly recommend.”

John Radebaugh
★★★★★
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“Great guys! Everything they’ve done for me has been top notch.”

Charles McDowell
★★★★★
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“Did absolutely great work! Exactly what we needed done. Came back and tweaked it after we had used the setup for a week or so to truly meet our needs.”

Jerome Brewer
★★★★★
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“The people at Absolute AV couldn’t have been more patient with me. Making my home more comfortable and secure was my main objective. Mr. Richard Friesen took the time to explain everything.”

Riley Knight
★★★★★
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“Richard and his team at Absolute AV Consulting are extremely talented! I’ve had the pleasure of experiencing some of the audio/visual projects completed by Absolute AV. It will blow you away!”

Steve Colson
★★★★★
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“Absolute AV is the best at making a home or office system work as one. Ask for Richard.”

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★★★★★
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“Richard and the team at Absolute AV have opened my eyes to the world of Tech-o-rating! They are professional, innovative and can make your personal and professional tech dreams come true.”

Michelle Gattis
★★★★★
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“Top notch. Our go-to A/V guys.”

Doug Campbell
★★★★★
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“I was very impressed with their ‘we can do that’ mentality when it came to all the ideas I threw at them. Plus, they do it all well. Highly recommend.”

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Next step

Begin a design conversation

Schedule a 15-minute discovery call. We will confirm the right path for commercial, dealer, or residential design work.