If you’re designing or upgrading an AV system for your family entertainment center, you already know there’s a lot to think about—speakers, screens, lighting, control panels, and more. But what about the problems you don’t see coming?

That’s where DFX makes the difference.

Many AV companies will install exactly what you ask for. At DFX, we dig deeper—catching layout flaws, speaker misplacements, and screen visibility issues before the system is even installed.

Spotting the Mistakes Hidden in Your Floor Plan

According to Gene, this happens more than you’d think:

“A lot of times a client will be trying to put all these speakers all over the place, shoot them a certain way, or have TVs in the wrong spot,or not enough TVs. This happens a lot. We catch that with the drawing or during design conversations. Then we adjust the design and engineer the system to work perfectly for their space—so they don’t have these mistakes at the end.”

That early-stage guidance is crucial. It keeps FEC operators from wasting money, time, and guest goodwill on systems that technically work, but don’t perform well.

Common AV Mistakes We Catch Early

FECs are busy, fast-moving environments. When AV systems aren’t designed with that in mind, problems appear—sometimes after it’s too late to fix them easily.

Here are just a few things we often catch before they become costly:

• Speakers aimed at the wrong zones, causing echo, feedback, or dead spots

• TVs mounted where guests can’t see them clearly from seating or activity areas

• Not enough screens for the size or layout of the venue

• Control panels placed too far from where staff need to access them

• Inconsistent lighting coverage that leaves parts of the venue underlit or visually flat

Fixing these issues before install day ensures your system works as expected, delights your guests, and empowers your staff.

Our Process: Design That Solves Problems

When you bring in DFX for your project, we take the time to understand not just the gear you think you need—but how your space works.

We ask questions like:

• What is the guest journey from entry to exit?

• Where will guests be seated or standing when audio or visuals matter most?

• How many zones do you need to control independently for events or rentals?

• How much support will your staff need to operate the system daily?

From there, we refine your plans and design the system to solve problems you didn’t even know existed. That means fewer headaches later—and a better-performing venue from day one.

Why It Matters for FEC Owners

In an entertainment center, first impressions are everything. A poorly placed speaker, an unviewable TV, or sound that’s too loud in one zone and too quiet in another can chip away at the guest experience.

Our proactive approach protects your investment and ensures your AV system is engineered to work—for your space, your staff, and your customers.

Let’s Get It Right the First Time

If you’re planning a renovation, opening a new location, or upgrading your tech, don’t wait for AV problems to show up on opening day.

Let’s design it right from the start.

📞 Contact DFX today and we’ll help you spot the challenges before they become costly mistakes.