YEARS IN BUSINESS
Florida Sound started in 1950 as Florida Wired Music with offices in the San Marco area of Jacksonville, Florida. Telephone lines were originally used to send music to customers and later RF transmissions. That would put us at over 70 years in business, but we use 1968 for years in service since it better aligns with our current name and offerings. After all, it was in 1968 we evolved into Florida Sound Engineering Co., Inc. which added focus on complete sound systems for churches, businesses, and even stadiums like the Gator Bowl. And it was in 1985 that we began installing audiovisual systems like the Barnett Bank's campus on the Southside of Jacksonville.
COMPETITORS LONGEVITY
Florida Sound has been around longer than ANY local competitor.
Yes, it's true. But you may ask "why does it matter?" Think of the economic upheavals over the last 50+ years. We have shown stability and genuine care for our customers where others have come and gone. You want a quality audiovisual system that will last and adapt to changing technology. You also want to know the company you use won't "disappear" in the middle of an installation. Then choose a licensed Certified Specialty Contractor that is here to stay.
INSTALLATION GUARANTEE
Florida Sound has been guaranteeing its workmanship as it applies to our installations, for at least 30 years. We can do this because we are confident of our technicians' devotion to their craft. Please visit our Installation and Sales Agreement page to learn more about customer protections when you choose us!
OUT OF THIS WORLD
Premiere Audiovisual Design, Installation, and Service
While our audiovisual systems are out of this world, we mainly serve North Florida and South Georgia, on Earth. Sorry Jupiter.
We specialize in pro sound and video systems for businesses and churches. Our expertise includes the education field, entertainment industry, hospitality, medical, military, government, and worship services.
Premier Audiovisual Integrators
Continually striving for perfection
Our past is important but we don’t live there. We stay on top of new technologies and methods. Our technicians are certified through testing and training.
For over half a century
Large and small businesses, churches, and organizations have relied on us to install and keep their system at peak performance for years. Speaking of years and stability, Florida Sound has been around longer than any local competitor – since 1968.
Leader | Top 🐶 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Not only have we been around for over half a century, we have spent that time as a leader in state-of-the-art design, installation, and servicing of sound and video systems. We make wise choices on quality of equipment recommendations. We also invest in our team members so they stay at the top of their game and more importantly, we encourage them to lead by example.
Woof! 🐕
Reliable
Florida Sound has been around longer than any local competitor – since 1968 – delighting thousands of satisfied customers.
Premier Audiovisual Integrators
Continually striving for perfection
Our past is important but we don’t live there. We stay on top of new technologies and methods. Our technicians are certified through testing and training.
For over half a century
Large and small businesses, churches, and organizations have relied on us to install and keep their system at peak performance for years. Speaking of years and stability, Florida Sound has been around longer than any local competitor – since 1968.
Leader | Top 🐶 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Not only have we been around for over half a century, we have spent that time as a leader in state-of-the-art design, installation, and servicing of sound and video systems. We make wise choices on quality of equipment recommendations. We also invest in our team members so they stay at the top of their game and more importantly, we encourage them to lead by example.
Woof! 🐕
Progressive
Our past is important but we don't live there. We stay on top of new technologies and methods. Our technicians are certified through testing and training.
We stand for...
Definition of "Truth"
"The quality of being in accord with fact or reality. Truth is a comprehensive term that in all of its nuances implies accuracy and honesty." (thefreedictionary.com)
Definition of "Loyalty"
"Faithful to a person, ideal, custom, cause, or duty." (thefreedictionary.com)
Definition of "Integrity"
"Uncompromising adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character." (thefreedictionary.com)"
“If you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything."
According to Quote Investigator: "An interesting precursor for the saying appeared in a Methodist church announcement in an Iowa newspaper from 1926. The word order and meaning were distinct, but the keywords were the same. In 1927 the same precursor was printed as a “Sermonogram” in an Ohio newspaper: 'It is easier to fall for anything than to stand for something.'"
Personal
We are a family-run business that believes in qualities like integrity, loyalty, and truth.
How Design Benefits an Audiovisual System
Look sharp, people.
We take into consideration how the system will look and blend into your environment. Also, each customer may have different ideas of what should be minimized and what should stand out.
Echo, echo, echo...
Okay, we couldn't resist with the "echo" usage. But it is true, you could invest in the highest quality equipment and still have issues with intelligibility. The same is true with washed-out images on a screen, if lighting and placement aren't considered in the design.
Let us "echo" these sentiments: We can help you, we can help you. Okay, running it in the ground, you think? Yes, we can help you solve complex audiovisual system problems with better design. 'Nuff said.
Cha-ching!
Yes, the bottom line, what is the cost? Everyone has budgetary requirements. We understand shrinking client budgets and know how to make them work for you. For example, “we’ll look for alternate pieces of equipment that offer more bang for the buck,” stated Robert Cole, president of Florida Sound. “Most projects don’t need lots of bells and whistles. They require raw horsepower and performance. We’ll look for alternative equipment, for less money, with the same specifications or better.”
If you would like to learn more about our philosophy on "value engineering" please read the entire insightful interview of our president, Robert Cole, found in Sound & Communications magazine.
Keep it Simple
We are system integrators and we work hard to integrate equipment and simplicity of use. While the system backend might involve programming, network protocols, and complex wiring, the frontend can be designed to simplify the user experience. That is what we do for you as part of the design.
Better Design + Clean Installations = Ease of Service
It may not seem very important to compare something like the wiring of equipment racks, but try to service the rack a year later and you will realize the value of doing the job right from the beginning. Also noteworthy is how installation by Florida Sound can actually reduce future repair costs.
Did you know we guarantee our installations? See our 1-year installation labor warranty in the Installation and Sales Agreement.
Better Choices by Design = Greater Reliability
According to technopedia.com, "uptime is a metric that represents the percentage of time that hardware, an IT system or device is successfully operational. It refers to when a system is working, versus downtime, which refers to when a system is not working." 📕
By analyzing all the factors (listed categories above) we can make recommendations on equipment selection that includes greater uptime and less future service costs. A win-win. And our technicians are truly a force for good in maintaining your audiovisual systems.
EVERYTHING WE DO IS BY DESIGN
Benefits of Design
How Design Affects an Audiovisual System
While equipment specs like decibels and screen resolution are important. Design is even more critical. Explore why:
How Design Benefits an Audiovisual System
Look sharp, people.
We take into consideration how the system will look and blend into your environment. Also, each customer may have different ideas of what should be minimized and what should stand out.
Echo, echo, echo...
Okay, we couldn't resist with the "echo" usage. But it is true, you could invest in the highest quality equipment and still have issues with intelligibility. The same is true with washed-out images on a screen, if lighting and placement aren't considered in the design.
Let us "echo" these sentiments: We can help you, we can help you. Okay, running it in the ground, you think? Yes, we can help you solve complex audiovisual system problems with better design. 'Nuff said.
Cha-ching!
Yes, the bottom line, what is the cost? Everyone has budgetary requirements. We understand shrinking client budgets and know how to make them work for you. For example, “we’ll look for alternate pieces of equipment that offer more bang for the buck,” stated Robert Cole, president of Florida Sound. “Most projects don’t need lots of bells and whistles. They require raw horsepower and performance. We’ll look for alternative equipment, for less money, with the same specifications or better.”
If you would like to learn more about our philosophy on "value engineering" please read the entire insightful interview of our president, Robert Cole, found in Sound & Communications magazine.
Keep it Simple
We are system integrators and we work hard to integrate equipment and simplicity of use. While the system backend might involve programming, network protocols, and complex wiring, the frontend can be designed to simplify the user experience. That is what we do for you as part of the design.
Better Design + Clean Installations = Ease of Service
It may not seem very important to compare something like the wiring of equipment racks, but try to service the rack a year later and you will realize the value of doing the job right from the beginning. Also noteworthy is how installation by Florida Sound can actually reduce future repair costs.
Did you know we guarantee our installations? See our 1-year installation labor warranty in the Installation and Sales Agreement.
Better Choices by Design = Greater Reliability
According to technopedia.com, "uptime is a metric that represents the percentage of time that hardware, an IT system or device is successfully operational. It refers to when a system is working, versus downtime, which refers to when a system is not working." 📕
By analyzing all the factors (listed categories above) we can make recommendations on equipment selection that includes greater uptime and less future service costs. A win-win. And our technicians are truly a force for good in maintaining your audiovisual systems.
MAKES FOR BETTER DESIGN
Putting People First
How Our People Make for Better Design
Our specs are great, but our people are our best spec. They put heart and soul into each audiovisual project. And they put you first. Explore the results:
How Our People Make for Better Design
Can you imagine a solution?
We can. One reference work states, in part: "Imagination helps make knowledge applicable in solving problems." 📕 Can you imagine what problems our team can solve for you?
We listen and think things through, then act
Critical thinking is "disciplined thinking that is clear, rational, open-minded, and informed by evidence." 📕
Discernment is the ability to tell right from wrong, then choose the wise course. While we do not set moral codes for others, the work culture at Florida Sound is about doing the right thing – being honest and truthful to each other and our customers. Do you see the benefits of critical thinking and using discernment? What would this bring to your project?
We take pride in our work because we care
While not being perfect, we are confident in our ability and this website is designed so you can see that for yourself. We care about our reputation individually and as a company. We also want you to see us as the real people we are, with heart and soul. We care about our families, our team members, and our community. This care leads to action.
Do you see what we mean when we say "everything we do is by design"? It is at the core of who we are, why we do it, and the manner in which it is done.
Good chat, now let's eat some ice cream!🍦
How Our People Make for Better Design
Can you imagine a solution?
We can. One reference work states, in part: "Imagination helps make knowledge applicable in solving problems." 📕 Can you imagine what problems our team can solve for you?
We listen and think things through, then act
Critical thinking is "disciplined thinking that is clear, rational, open-minded, and informed by evidence." 📕
Discernment is the ability to tell right from wrong, then choose the wise course. While we do not set moral codes for others, the work culture at Florida Sound is about doing the right thing – being honest and truthful to each other and our customers. Do you see the benefits of critical thinking and using discernment? What would this bring to your project?
We take pride in our work because we care
While not being perfect, we are confident in our ability and this website is designed so you can see that for yourself. We care about our reputation individually and as a company. We also want you to see us as the real people we are, with heart and soul. We care about our families, our team members, and our community. This care leads to action.
Do you see what we mean when we say "everything we do is by design"? It is at the core of who we are, why we do it, and the manner in which it is done.
Good chat, now let's eat some ice cream!🍦
Picture: San Juan Del Rio Church | Equipment Rack | Design
AV System Integration
AUDIOVISUAL DESIGN WITH YOU IN MIND
Puzzled at the prospect of finding the right company to handle your design needs?
If you are in the market for a new audiovisual system, make sure that it is properly designed before any equipment is ever proposed, let alone installed. We can help make the pieces fit.
AV System Installation
FROM LARGE TO SMALL, WE DO IT ALL
Florida Sound has been installing sound systems since 1968 and video systems since 1985. However, length of time alone does not mean quality installation. Just take a close look at a job done by a competitor:
If you examine how an audiovisual company wires a system, hang speaker clusters, or support their customers during installation, you will see a clear difference. It may not seem very important to compare something like the wiring of equipment racks, but try to service the rack a year later and you will realize the value of doing the job right from the beginning. Also noteworthy is how installation by Florida Sound can actually reduce future repair costs.
We have installed systems in small venues all the way up to stadiums with mission critical sound for over 75,000 in attendance. Our craftsmanship shines on each project we take on. It shows throughout, and for that matter, years afterward. We handle each job with the satisfaction of knowing when all is said and done, that we did our best. Do you deserve any less?
San Juan del Rio
Outside Building
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Inside gym with projector and screen
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Inside gym showing speaker installation
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Equipment and Portable rack
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Picture: TIAA Bank Field | Jaguars Locker Room | Baseball Grounds
AV System Installation
FROM LARGE TO SMALL, WE DO IT ALL
Our craftsmanship shines on each project we take on. It shows throughout, and for that matter, years afterward.
We handle each job with the satisfaction of knowing when all is said and done, that we did our best. Do you deserve any less?
AV System Installation
FROM LARGE TO SMALL, WE DO IT ALL
Florida Sound has been installing sound systems since 1968 and video systems since 1985. However, length of time alone does not mean quality installation. Just take a close look at a job done by a competitor:
If you examine how an audiovisual company wires a system, hang speaker clusters, or support their customers during installation, you will see a clear difference. It may not seem very important to compare something like the wiring of equipment racks, but try to service the rack a year later and you will realize the value of doing the job right from the beginning. Also noteworthy is how installation by Florida Sound can actually reduce future repair costs.
We have installed systems in small venues all the way up to stadiums with mission critical sound for over 75,000 in attendance. Our craftsmanship shines on each project we take on. It shows throughout, and for that matter, years afterward. We handle each job with the satisfaction of knowing when all is said and done, that we did our best. Do you deserve any less?
San Juan del Rio
Outside Building
San Juan del Rio
Inside gym with projector and screen
San Juan del Rio
Inside gym showing speaker installation
San Juan del Rio
Equipment and Portable rack
San Juan del Rio
Equipment rack
San Juan del Rio
Equipment rack
San Juan del Rio
Equipment rack
San Juan del Rio
Equipment rack
Picture: Trump Doral | Equipment Rack | Example of Technician
AV System Service
NO FUSS, WE ARE HERE WHEN YOU NEED US
Our quality installation reduces repairs and cost of ownership. But lets be frank. Eventually every system will need servicing.
Trust Florida Sound to repair, re-tune, and revitalize your audiovisual system.
EVERYTHING WE DO IS BY DESIGN
Customer Experience Rating
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
5 Star "Overall Customer Experience"
William Johnson
ST JOHNS CATHOLIC CHURCH
MAYPORT, FL
5 Star | Customer Experience Rating | 1/8/2025
Customer Comments
The quality, crisp sound coming through the speakers are phenomenal.
I also want to give a thank you to Lee, Daniel, and the other team members.
They were professional, friendly, knowledgeable, helpful and they cleaned up each day and after finishing the job. We appreciate their partnership with us.
Alice Mickles
Certified Church Administrator
SOUTH JAX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Email Testimony | 10/25/2024
Customer Comments
Today's sound check was anxiously anticipated
and far exceeded any expectation. We are very appreciative of everyone
involved.
Rosalyn Bloxom-Johnson
The Proudest Athletic Director
RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Email Testimony | 7/24/2024
Customer Comments
Florida Sound handled the sound and video system for our $4.5 million project completed in August of 2002. I have nothing but praise for Bob Cole and the Florida Sound team. They handled themselves in a very professional manner, met all timelines, worked within an intense construction environment with varied personalities, while maintaining a great attitude. I’ve remarked to my staff on a couple of occasions that I would have gotten a little more sleep during our construction process if all the subcontractors conducted themselves like Florida Sound.
George L. Davis, Pastor
FAITH CHRISTIAN CHURCH -JACKSONVILLE, FL
Customer Comments
Simple words cannot express the thanks and appreciation I would like to extend to Florida Sound Engineering Company for the work completed on our new 3,000-seat Worship Center.
Throughout the project you were always there for us, you were available for conference calls, you were available for simple questions and to give advice on equipment, your team provided a neat and timely installation and the final product sounds fantastic. The balance of sound in the Worship Center is beautiful.
David J. Estel, Facilities Manager
CHRIST THE ROCK - MEMPHIS, TN
(renamed Cummings Street Missionary Baptist)
Customer Comments
It is our pleasure to write a letter of recommendation for Florida Sound Engineering Company. Celebration of Praise Church of God has worked closely with Florida Sound for the past year and a half. With the purchase of nearly a quarter of a million dollars in sound equipment, Florida Sound’s service has been extremely professional and unproblematic. Florida Sound has provided excellent equipment, timely installation, and exemplary customer relations. Throughout the construction of our new facility, Florida Sound has been a first-rate contractor and we highly recommend their services.
Rod Trusty, Senior Pastor
CELEBRATION OF PRAISE - CLERMONT, FL
Customer Experience Rating
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Consistently rock solid in their sales and support!
David C.
COLLEGE STATION, TX
5 Star | Customer Experience Rating | 5/23/2024