What Sound Components does

Sound Components is a Miami-based specialty retailer and systems integrator of premium home audio, video, home automation, and lighting control products, established in 1974. The company sells high-end speakers, receivers, projectors, turntables, headphones, acoustic treatments, cabling, and smart-home equipment, and provides design and installation services that combine disparate components into integrated whole-home systems. Its revenue model is hardware-led, with sales transacted through a hybrid showroom-and-e-commerce channel that pairs in-person expert consultation at the Miami location with online ordering supported by phone sales, free 2-day shipping, 30-day returns, and financing options.

Sound Components serves three primary customer segments: home theater enthusiasts seeking premium AV experiences, audiophiles and vinyl collectors focused on high-fidelity playback, and smart home integrators looking to unify audio/video with broader home automation. The company is led by President and CEO Bill Petters and operates with a headcount in the 11-50 range. Distribution and marketing are multi-channel, combining physical showrooms, an e-commerce storefront, an email newsletter, an active editorial blog, and a broad social media presence across Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, and Twitter.

Sound Components has been acquired by Audio Advice and now operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary. The Miami showroom at 4937 SW 74th Ct has been retained and continues to operate under Audio Advice's multi-state retail platform, which spans Florida, Missouri, Nevada, North Carolina, and Tennessee. The acquisition merged two established industry names and provided Sound Components with access to Audio Advice's broader showroom network, e-commerce infrastructure, and operational scale.

Name

Sound Components

Legal name

Sound Components

Website

https://soundcomponents.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sound Components is a Miami-based specialty retailer and integrator of premium home audio, video, automation, and lighting control systems serving home theater enthusiasts and audiophiles. Founded in 1974, it now operates as a subsidiary of Audio Advice through a showroom-led, consultative sales model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Consumer Electronics Retail

NAICS

Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (334310)

SIC

Household Audio & Video Equipment (3651)

akta.pro primary industry

Television Retail (LED/LCD/OLED/QLED/Mini-LED) (CRACAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hi‑Fi / Audiophile Components (DACs, Amps, Turntables, Streamers) (CRACANAI), Home Theater Audio Systems (AV Receivers, Speaker Packages) (CRACANAH)

Keywords

• Home theater systems
• Audio equipment retail
• Home automation integration
• Video systems installation
• Lighting control solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of premium audio equipment including speakers, receivers, projectors, turntables, headphones, and related accessories. The company sells products across multiple categories including home theater, home audio, turntables, headphones, and smart home automation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Sound Components was a Miami-based specialty retailer and integrator founded in 1974 that sold premium home theater, audio, video, and home automation equipment, complemented by lighting control systems and professional installation services. The company operated a physical showroom at 4937 SW 74th Ct, Miami, FL, where customers received expert consultations and immersive product demonstrations before purchasing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Home Theater Systems Premium home theater packages including tower, bookshelf, in-wall, Dolby Atmos, and surround speakers, home theater receivers, surround sound processors, power amplifiers, projectors, projector screens, televisions, acoustic treatment panels, and home theater seating for residential customers seeking immersive cinematic experiences.
• Home Audio Systems Two-channel and whole-home audio systems including integrated amplifiers, power amplifiers, stereo preamplifiers, stereo receivers, streaming media players, digital-to-analog converters, CD players, and a wide range of speaker types (tower, bookshelf, center channel, outdoor, portable, wireless, powered, and computer speakers).
• Turntables and Vinyl Playback Turntables, phono preamps, and related accessories for high-fidelity vinyl record playback, targeting audiophiles and vinyl collectors seeking premium sound quality.
• Smart Home Automation Systems Integrated smart home systems combining audio/video with broader home automation, including smart lighting, motorized shading, home security, and whole-home audio control systems, with professional installation and unified control support for residential customers.
• Lighting Control Systems Smart lighting control systems designed to integrate with broader home automation platforms, allowing residential customers to manage lighting scenes, schedules, and energy use as part of a unified home control experience.
• Cables and Audio/Video Accessories HDMI, analog, digital, USB, speaker, and subwoofer cables, plus power management, isolation systems, installation essentials, and A/V racks and shelves used to complete home theater and audio system installations.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Audio AdvicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAudio Advice acquired Sound Components, combining two respected names in the audio/video/home automation industry. Sound Components (founded 1974) became part of Audio Advice's operations, with the Miami showroom continuing under Audio Advice's ownership. This strategic move created one of the most experienced and service-focused teams in the industry.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Magnolia (Best Buy): Magnolia is the premium home theater and audio arm of Best Buy, operating showrooms nationwide. Broad incumbent: overlaps with Sound Components in premium A/V products and in-home installation, but as part of a much larger big-box retailer portfolio with broader reach and shallower specialty expertise.
• Adorama: Adorama is a long-established consumer electronics, pro audio, and home A/V retailer operating primarily online. Broad incumbent: overlaps in home audio and home theater categories, serving a similar enthusiast customer base with broader product breadth but a less premium-specialized showroom service.

Direct peers

• ListenUp: ListenUp is a Colorado-based specialty retailer and integrator of premium audio, home theater, and smart-home systems. Direct peer due to similar showroom-led, high-touch selling model and focus on audiophile-grade components plus custom installation.
• Definitive Audio: Definitive Audio is a specialty hi-fi and home theater retailer/integrator. Direct peer: similar premium product focus, expert-led showroom sales, and turnkey installation services targeting audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts.
• ABT Electronics: ABT Electronics is a Chicago-area multi-category electronics retailer with showrooms. Direct peer: serves premium consumer electronics including home theater, hi-fi audio, and home automation with installation services and a comparable expert-led showroom experience.
• Crutchfield: Crutchfield is a long-standing specialty retailer of audio, video, and home theater equipment. It is a direct peer because Sound Components competes for the same premium A/V shopper with a closely comparable product catalog (receivers, speakers, turntables, home theater) and a hybrid online plus phone-support sales model.
• Safe and Sound: Safe and Sound is a New Hampshire-based boutique retailer specializing in high-end audio and home theater. Direct peer due to comparable premium/hi-fi assortment, custom integration capabilities, and showroom-driven customer experience.
• Gramophone: Gramophone is a Maryland-based specialty home theater and hi-fi retailer with showrooms and custom installation services. Comparable to Sound Components in product assortment (premium speakers, receivers, turntables, smart home), customer profile, and concierge-style selling.
• Paragon Sight & Sound: Paragon Sight & Sound is a multi-state specialty A/V retailer and integrator. Comparable to Sound Components' high-touch showroom, premium brand portfolio, and custom installation services in the home theater space.
• World Wide Stereo: World Wide Stereo is a family-owned specialty A/V retailer with showrooms in Pennsylvania. Direct peer: comparable premium home theater, hi-fi, and smart home offering with deep expert-led sales and custom installation services, mirroring the experience Sound Components provides in Miami.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/soundcomponents
• Facebookfacebook.com/SoundComponentsMiami
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sound-components

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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