We specialize in professional sound and video solutions, offering advanced AV systems tailored to businesses and churches. Our expertise extends to diverse sectors, including education, healthcare, hospitality, military, government, and worship settings.
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Analog and Digital Zone Paging Systems
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Acoustical Treatments
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Banquet and Ballroom Sound & Video Systems
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Church Sound & Video Systems
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Choir Hanging-Microphone System
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Conference Room Sound & Video
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Courtroom Sound, Video, & Presentation Systems
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Digital Signage
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FOH | Front of House Mixing Systems & Furniture
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Hard of Hearing Systems
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Noise Masking Systems
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Office, Retail, & Restaurant Music Systems
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Outdoor Wired and Wireless Speaker Systems
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Portable Sound Systems
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Rear Projection Systems
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Stage & In-ear Monitor Systems
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Touchscreen Control Systems
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Training Room Audiovisual Systems
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Video Projectors and Electric Screens
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Video Walls
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Videoconferencing Systems
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Wireless Microphone Systems
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and more...
[coming soon] Projects page
WHAT WE DO
AV System Integration, Installation, & Service
We have designed, installed, and serviced thousands of audiovisual systems throughout the region. We only do commercial systems, not residential, helping us to be more laser-focused and responsive to our customers.
“Florida Sound met all timelines, worked within an intense construction environment with varied personalities, while maintaining a great attitude."
ROD TRUSTY
Celebration of Praise - Clermont FL
AV System Integration, Installation, & Service Venues
By: Michael | Update posted: January 28, 2025
RECENT PROJECTS
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Miller Electric Center, Jacksonville - Practice Facility AV Systems
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Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville - Campus Paging system
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Legacy Elementary School, Macclenny - Cafetorium AV System
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New life Church, Jacksonville - Sanctuary Video Wall and Displays
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Bishop Kenny High School, Jacksonville - Football Field Sound System
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Mary Queen of Heaven Catholic, Jacksonville - Sanctuary Acoustical Panels
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St Johns Country Day School, Orange Park - Theatre Sound System
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Mandarin Middle School, Jacksonville - Auditorium Sound System
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Riverside High School, Jacksonville - Gym Sound System
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Trinity Baptist Church, Keystone Heights - Sanctuary Sound System
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South Jacksonville Presbyterian, Jacksonville - Sanctuary Sound System
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McDowell Baptist Church, St Augustine - Sanctuary AV System
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Veterans Memorial Arena, Jacksonville - Duval Street Rm Conferencing System
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Bishop Kenny High School, Jacksonville - Athletic Training Facility AV Systems
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121 Financial Ballpark, Jacksonville - Ballpark Expansion Sound Systems
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Florida State University, Tallahassee - Dance Theatre Control and Sound Systems
[coming soon] Visit our new Projects page
The background image is a rendering by the Jacksonville Jaguars of the new stadium. Continuously, for 30 years, Florida Sound has worked on the stadium's audiovisual systems. We are eager to continue this work... 😉
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.
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.
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!
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! 🐕
“Your team provided a neat and timely installation and the final product sounds fantastic."
DAVID J. ESTEL
Christ the Rock - Memphis TN
We are problem solvers who are driven to provide the best-in-class audio-video solutions for our customers.
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.
"If you don't stand for something, you'll fall for anything" so states an adage that we agree with.
“I would have gotten a little more sleep during our construction process if all the subcontractors conducted themselves like Florida Sound."
GEORGE L. DAVIS
Faith Christian Church - Jacksonville
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)
LOYALTY
"Faithful to a person, ideal, custom, cause, or duty." (thefreedictionary.com)
INTEGRITY
"Uncompromising adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character." (thefreedictionary.com)"
WHERE DID "STAND" / "FALL" ADAGE COME FROM?
“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.'"
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.'"
Owner | Vice President
Owner | President
Senior Project Manager
Project Manager | Audio Engineer
GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY WE LIVE IN
Florida Sound has proudly given to many varied charities that we have researched and found exceptional.
“There is more happiness in giving than in receiving.”
— Acts 20:35
Customer Experience Rating | Google Rating
We would appreciate your comments on our very brief customer experience survey. It can give our team members a pat on the back or help us see where improvement is needed.
Please rate us on Google so that others can benefit.
THANKS FOR THINKING ABOUT US!
Florida Sound's History
Robert Cole, Vice President
“We’ve stayed a private family business.”
ROBERT COLE
Owner | Vice President
Florida Sound had its start back in 1950 when Warren Coughlin started a small family business on the Southside of Jacksonville known as Florida Wired Music. It began to flourish and later in 1968 became Florida Sound Engineering Company which represented the vision of Mr. Coughlin better.
When at the helm, Warren was a hands-on kind of guy and stood behind the work his company did. For many years, Florida Sound’s brochures had statements like: “Please do not hesitate to write or telephone me, personally, if we can be of service.” Warren also never showed reluctance when it came to describing Florida Sound’s accomplishments, which were many. No longer was Florida Sound a small music company piping in ‘wired’ music. The name change was appropriate, because Florida Sound now was engineering and installing sound systems in buildings such as Independent Life, Southern Bell, the original Gator Bowl and Florida Field in Gainesville.
“Our reputation and our position of leadership demands no less."
WARREN COUGHLIN
Past President of Florida Sound
As Warren raised his family, his son Mark took an active interest in the company, and after college he began to work as an installer. It wasn’t long before Mark was showing his Father’s zeal and business acumen. Mark became the Vice President and later, President of Florida Sound. This was not overnight, as Warren wanted to make sure that his company would be handled the right way, a way that had brought him dignity and success in the community.
Mark was also known for his hands on philosophy and by the early 1990’s Florida Sound had grown into a major player of sound system design and installation. Not just in Jacksonville, but Mark found himself being asked to bid on jobs all over the southeastern United States. The Orange Bowl in Miami; Charleston Coliseum in South Carolina and the enlarged Florida Field at the University of Florida in Gainesville, to name a few.
At the peak of this growth, tragedy struck. A calamity that would pierce Florida Sound to its core occurred when Mr. Warren Coughlin called a company meeting to let his extended family know that his son, Mark, had cancer. After a recovery period, Mark appeared fine, but later it was discovered that the cancer had re-occurred and surgery was not an option. Mark Coughlin died leaving behind his wife, three sons, one daughter and his Mother and Father. But he also left behind many employees that viewed him as a friend. Mark is truly missed.
Mr. Warren Coughlin and his wife took an active interest in the company again, but in 1996 after much debate, sold Florida Sound to a larger corporation. Many of the employees stayed on, like Kenny Niblick and an enterprising installation manager named Bob Cole. They had both been working with Warren and Mark since 1985. Bob witnessed the chaos of “outside” management and he longed for that family-owned business atmosphere again.
It came true when the large corporation that had purchased Florida Sound, lost interest in the sound business and offered Bob the company. It was a dream come true. Now Bob and his devoted wife Diana had to make a decision. It was YES! Once again Florida Sound carries on Mr. Coughlin and his son’s vision and zeal for business. The kind of business where the heart and soul can be felt, seen and heard. Where the customer is not just a number. That would be a family-owned business. Florida Sound is prospering and is carrying on the tradition of two pillars in the sound business. And as the past words of Warren Coughlin sum up so nicely: “Our reputation and our position of leadership demands no less.”
“My grandfather was a self-made businessman who started with nothing and became successful in the automobile repair business. I know he would not want me to give up the opportunity that was given to us in 1999, so we’ve stayed a private family business.”
ROBERT COLE
Owner | Vice President
Florida Sound's Timeline
Florida Wired Music
Florida Sound Engineering
Robert Cole hired as tech
Started video system design
Sold to a large corporation
Purchased by Robert & Diana
2025 and still going...
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.
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)
LOYALTY
"Faithful to a person, ideal, custom, cause, or duty." (thefreedictionary.com)
INTEGRITY
"Uncompromising adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character." (thefreedictionary.com)"
WHERE DID "STAND" / "FALL" ADAGE COME FROM?
“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.'"
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.
EVERYTHING WE DO IS BY DESIGN