HiFi Club

HiFi Club is a Home Theater Installer in Santa Barbara, CA. Founded in 1988 by Hans Betzholtz and Elaine LeVasseur, the company specializes in the design and installation of custom audiophile music systems, listening rooms, multi-room audio and video, home theaters, and automated control systems for residential and commercial spaces. Serving the Santa Barbara area, the Santa Ynez Valley, Carpinteria, and Ojai for 34 years, HiFi Club provides integrated entertainment and control systems. The team includes CEDIA certified staff, an ISF certified video specialist, and designers certified by Crestron and Control4. In 2020, long-time employees Chris Coulter, Steven Pinksky, and Mats Hammarstrand purchased the business, bringing a combined 66 years of experience working at HiFi Club. Every project is individually designed after study and collaboration, with products tested for high performance, reliability, and ease of use.

The company offers tiered service levels including 24/7 tech support and acts as Technology Managers for clients. Installations include home theater systems with custom components, smart home controls for HVAC, shades, lighting, pool and spa systems, gates, locks, and security cameras. Audio and video systems are customized for multi-room use, while network designs utilize high-quality components, connectors, and bulk wire. HiFi Club is a certified Crestron Elite Dealer with over twenty years of experience in that partnership. The business has been recognized by the City of Santa Barbara, the AIA Santa Barbara Chapter, and the Santa Barbara Contractor's Association, with awards received in 2010, 2014, and 2016. Projects have been featured in national publications including Robb Report’s Home Entertainment Design and Stereophile’s Guide to Home Theaters.

Located at 208 E Cota St, the business is situated near several local landmarks. It is about a tenth of a mile from Lincoln School and Plaza de Vera Cruz. The site is also close to Antioch University - Santa Barbara, Garden Street, and East Haley Street, all within a tenth of a mile.

HiFi Club holds a 5.00 rating based on customer reviews. The company stands out in Santa Barbara for its long-standing presence in the region, its certified technical staff, and its focus on custom, high-performance audio and video solutions for discerning clients.

In Santa Barbara, HiFi Club is known for bringing technical ease and innovation to homes, combining decades of local experience with specialized expertise in home theater and smart home automation.