World Wide Stereo

HTA Certification Tier

HTA Certified - Estate

Company Statistics
Years in business: 
44 years
World Wide Stereo is additionally an HTA Design Partner; a design-minded firm that proactively consults with architects, interior designers, and builders to design technology systems into their plans in the most seamless, aesthetically pleasing way possible. Read more about this designation here.
AV installer World Wide Stereo services Montgomery
AV installer World Wide Stereo services Montgomery
AV installer World Wide Stereo services Montgomery

Mission statement: 

Do well by doing good: Do the best job we can at providing great products and service for our customers to create experiences that improve the quality of their lives, enrich the lives of each and every one of our employees, and support our community.

 

Vision statement: 

Bring the world's finest consumer electronics together in one place – no spin-offs, no gimmicks, no junk – and then find the right people to explain and demo the difference. People who don't push, but inspire instead, because they honestly love what they do. From there, recruit schooled designers and installation experts, professionals far and away superior to typical chain store installers. Set new standards for music-listening, Mobile Entertainment, Home Automation, Lighting Control, Shades, Whole House Audio and, of course, Home Theater. After people, policy: keep pricing competitive, and provide customer service even years after the sale. Earn our customers’ trust, never hide from mistakes, and build on integrity. Give back to the community and always follow the credo "do well by doing good." Last, laugh at ourselves as often as possible – and never put a fake gorilla on the street to wave in customers. Then, hopefully, let word-of-mouth do the rest.

 

Company description: 

For over three decades, World Wide Stereo has been one of the nation's leading providers of emerging technologies, both cutting-edge and practical in the consumer electronics arena. With a reputation for integrity and quality, World Wide Stereo has survived the test of time by offering personal service, award-winning custom installations, and competitive pricing. A full-service custom creative design and installation team brings the finest Audio, Video, Home Theater, and Home Integration products to reality. With two showrooms in Pennsylvania, on Rt 309 in Montgomeryville, and in the Ardmore plaza on the Main Line, World Wide Stereo continues to exceed customers' expectations.

 

Number of office locations: 
4
Number of full-time employees in the entire company
98
Customer Service / Aftercare
Dedicated aftercare service staff
Yes
Same day emergency service
Yes
24-hour emergency onsite service
Yes
24-hour phone support
Yes
Offers remote system monitoring & support
Yes
Project Size Information

This chart shows the price range of “whole home technology system” projects where the dealer has installed multiple technology systems (prewire, audio/video, network, smart home, etc.) in multiple rooms of the home. The chart reflects a time period of 36 months. The numbers include any private home theaters and media rooms that were part of the project. The pricing excludes lighting controls, motorized shading/drapery systems, and sales tax. The number in parenthesis are the amount of projects completed in each price range category.

Typical whole home system project size: 
$67,000
$500 min
$1,400,000 max
$55,000 typical
$500 min
$120,000 max
$30,000 typical
Home Size & Value Information
400sqft min
100,000sqft max
6,000sqft typical
$10,000 min
$80,000,000 max
$600,000 typical
Endorsements
Manufacturer endorsed?
Yes
Industry Professional endorsed?
Yes
Architect endorsed?
Yes
General Contactor endorsed?
Yes
Interior Designer endorsed?
No
Services Offered
In-house: 
Home Theater Systems
Audio Video Systems
Smart home / Home Automation
Home Monitoring
IT Networks
Security Cameras
Access Control
Lighting Control Systems
Motorized Shading
Engineering / As-Built Drawings
Control System Programming
Energy Management
Audiophile Music Systems
Commercial AV & Control Systems
Marine AV & Control Systems
Lighting Design
Lighting Fixtures
ISF Calibration
Acoustic Treatments
Home Wellness / Healthy Home Design
Living in Place / Aging in Place Technology
3rd party: 
Home Monitoring
IT Networks
Motorized Shading
Alarm Systems
Golf Simulators
Facilities: 
Showroom
Office space
Warehouse
Rack building/testing area
Offers design, engineering & as-built documentation?
Yes
Offers enterprise-grade networks?
Yes
Recognition
Savant » Ambassador
Lutron » Platinum Provider
Awards: 
CTA
2018
National magazine
2008
National magazine
2010
CE Pro Top 100
2023
CTA
2023
Certifications
Lutron » Homeworks Authorized Provider
Lutron » RadioRA2 Preferred System Provider
Lutron » RadioRA3 Preferred System Provider
Savant » Core 1
Savant » Level 2
License & Insurance Information
Low-voltage license: 
Not Required
Worker’s compensation insurance: 
Yes
Liability Insurance: 
Yes
Liability insurance: 
$1,000,000
Bonded: 
Not Required
Other licenses held: 
Warranty
Electronics warranty: 
manufacturer
Installation warranty: 
As long as current owner in home
3rd party extended warranty polices offered on electronic components or systems: 
Yes