LV Handbook › Guides › General › Ultimate Tool List

Audio/Video Tech Tool List

Builds on the core kit for displays, distributed audio and HDMI-over-network runs. Test every HDMI cable before it goes inside a wall.

← Back to The Ultimate Low-Voltage Tech Tool List

Must-have

Bring these on top of the core kit.

Jonard HDMI-100 HDMI Cable Tester
Jonard HDMI-100
Checks every conductor in an HDMI cable.
Qty 1
Retail $53.95
Buy View LVH part page
Klein Tools VDV226-110 Ratcheting Ethernet Cable Crimper/Stripper/Cutter, for Pass-Thru
Klein Tools VDV226-110
Terminates HDBaseT and network runs.
Qty 1
Retail $49.97
Buy View LVH part page
Klein Tools VDV501-851 Ethernet Cable Tester Kit with Scout Pro 3 Tester, Remotes and Adapter
Klein Tools VDV501-851
Proves the Cat run before you blame the extender.
Qty 1
Retail $99.98
Buy View LVH part page
Klein Tools VDV110-061 Coax Cable 2-Level Radial Stripper
Klein Tools VDV110-061
Preps coax for antennas and legacy video.
Qty 1
Retail $15.98
Buy View LVH part page

Add later

Worth adding as the work grows.

Klein Tools VDV427-300 Impact Punchdown Tool, 66/110 Blade
Klein Tools VDV427-300
Punches down keystones in media panels.
Qty 1
Retail $39.97
Buy View LVH part page
Klein Tools VDV500-820 Tone & Probe PRO Electrical Wire Tracing Set, Batteries and Carrying Pouch
Klein Tools VDV500-820
Traces speaker and data runs to the rack.
Qty 1
Retail $92.56
Buy View LVH part page

Price checked Oct 24, 2026