We’re pleased to welcome Central Coast AV to the EMN community! Based in Carpinteria and serving Santa Barbara, Montecito, Hope Ranch, and surrounding areas, Central Coast AV is known for designing, installing, and maintaining high-end residential smart systems. The company specializes in invisible engineering and whole-property integration, supporting estate environments that demand consistent performance and discreet service.
“We are the local gold standard for custom residential audio visual design, installation, and ongoing maintenance in Santa Barbara County, Ventura County and the surrounding areas,” said Jen Lilienstein, Vice President of Central Coast AV. “Count on us for effortless ambiance, invisible engineering, and white glove service.”
The company was founded by Chris Wilson in 2009. What began as a garage-based operation in Santa Barbara grew quickly after a high-profile encounter. “The turning point came when Heisman Trophy winner Reggie Bush experienced Chris’s work firsthand, recognizing the exceptional quality and innovation Central Coast AV offered,” said Lilienstein. That moment led to a professional expansion and a permanent base in Carpinteria.
“Central Coast AV’s reputation for excellence was built on Chris’s commitment to providing nothing but the best for his clients,” she said. “His unwavering dedication to customer service, combined with his obsession with cutting-edge technology, set the foundation for the company’s success.” The team has since completed hundreds of projects, ranging from ultra-high-end residential installations to full-scale commercial systems.
The leadership team includes Chris Wilson as Owner, Brian Ray as Chief Operating Officer, Jen Lilienstein as Vice President, and Mike Johansen as Vice President of Sales. Together, they oversee projects with both technical depth and personalized client service. “We command the big guys’ expertise, with impressive field tech longevity, and a boutique firm feel.”
The typical client is a homeowner with a residence over 5,000 square feet. “They are often UHNW home collectors with estates in a variety of locations both in the US and internationally,” said Lilienstein. “We focus our outreach on residences that have recently sold for more than $4 million, as well as the clients of interior designers and architects.” The best way to engage Central Coast AV is to reach out and schedule a complimentary on-site consultation via phone or email. “That way, we can see firsthand the current condition of the residence or smart system.”
“We work with Estate Managers all the time to keep tech in tip-top shape,” she said. “While we design and install systems, we also have a service department that keeps our systems maintained and online, or are quick to come to the rescue if a component of a system is down.” She added, “We like to think of it like keeping your pool pristine and your landscape lush, tech requires ongoing maintenance.”
Central Coast AV is a direct dealer for more than a dozen leading smart tech brands including Lutron, Crestron, Savant, Ubiquiti, Ketra, Sonos, Sonance, Sony, Samsung, Marantz, JBL, Leon, Audio Control, Origin Acoustics, and PMC speakers.
For more information, contact in**@************av.com or call 805.669.8885.
