For David Berman, great sound has never been about volume or status. After more than 50 years in the audio and tech industries, he has a simple philosophy: performance matters but accessibility for him and his family is equally important. Technology should elevate daily living, not complicate it. As President of ESD Technologies, a leading Texas dealer for both Brilliant and BluOS solutions, David brings that philosophy to life every day, both in his own home and in the homes of his clients. Through the Brilliant Pro Program and the Bluesound AV System Integrator Program, David leverages advanced training, dedicated support and preferred partner resources to deliver seamless, high performance smart home and audio experiences.
So when Brilliant introduced its native integration with the BluOS platform, David didn’t simply evaluate it for clients, he implemented it in his own home.
David’s residence is not a casual listening space. It is a serious, highly curated environment designed for active engagement with music. His system includes a Bluesound Flex desktop setup with a powered wireless subwoofer, Powernode Edge driving hand-built granite reference monitors, a C3050 integrated amplifier with classic VU meters, a high-end Pulse system, and Bluesound serving as a player in his home theater. What makes the system unique is not just its performance, but how effortlessly it operates. From any of David’s five Brilliant in-wall control panels, David can walk into a room, tap the music icon and select the space he’s in. The technology becomes invisible: homeowners and their guests simply choose the room and press play.
“As a dealer for Brilliant and Bluesound, we see firsthand how they deliver a premium experience at an approachable price. Seamless control, exceptional sound, and real everyday value without overcomplicating the home.”
- David Berman
As someone who actively listens to music every day, David depends on a variety of high-resolution streaming services to keep up with new releases and studio-quality recordings. He chose BluOS for his home because it delivers true high-resolution audio between nodes with seamless multiroom synchronization and excellent performance for the dollar- plus it is agnostic to music engines allowing users to seamlessly move between streaming music applications. These attributes make BluOS stand out and appeal to both Pro installers and serious audiophiles alike.
From a professional integrator’s perspective, Brilliant solves a different challenge. In David’s view, the smart home industry has often handed customers “ingredients” instead of a finished meal: siloed experiences through separate lighting systems, audio apps, camera interfaces, and subscription requirements that complicate daily life. Brilliant consolidates lighting, cameras, locks, climate and music into an intuitive in-wall interface without requiring recurring fees just to operate the home. Homeowners don’t have to change how they interact with technology, they simply gain better control.
The true test of any system is adoption and his family’s excitement around using the two systems was music to David’s ears. With the integration between Brilliant and BluOS, David has now seen his entire household seamlessly and intuitively embrace smart home living as part of their everyday routine. David’s daughter began with a simple smart speaker to explore music. As her interest deepened, she upgraded to a Bluesound speaker. The sound quality improved dramatically but her user experience remained easy and intuitive through Brilliant’s BluOS control capabilities where she can now move her now playing music from one room to another within the Brilliant mobile app she’s already using to turn on and off the lights. Further, he now sees his wife interacting with music across the home in ways she never would before. Whereas she rarely engaged with music before because she doesn’t like fiddling with apps on her phone, she now effortlessly starts her BluOS playlists with a few taps on her Brilliant wall-control. No manuals. No reprogramming. No friction.
Installation is delightfully seamless. BluOS compatible devices auto-populated within Brilliant’s music menu. Room names carried over automatically and Grouping worked intuitively. The Brilliant interface mirrored what appeared in the BluOS mobile app without the need for complex configuration or custom drivers. This is a rare level of interoperability that simplifies the Pro installer’s job.
David’s vision is straightforward: high performance, super convenience and no ongoing charges to control your own home. The BluOS platform delivers passion and sonic performance. Brilliant delivers simplicity and unified control. Together, they create a system that satisfies serious listeners, works effortlessly for families, and gives professionals a solution they can confidently install.