Apex Audio

What Apex Audio does

Apex Audio is a privately held professional audio equipment reseller and systems integrator headquartered in Huntington Beach, California, serving venues, audio design and installation firms, and residential clients throughout Southern California. The company was founded by David Fishbein (1952-2013) and is currently operated by Chris LeBer and Jeff Suchy; it operates from a single location at 16371 Gothard Street, Suite D, with no disclosed headcount, subsidiaries, funding rounds, or institutional ownership.

The company generates revenue across three streams: one-time equipment resale across more than 100 manufacturer lines (QSC, D&B, Yamaha, Shure, Clear-Com, Fulcrum, McCauley, LAB.GRUPPEN, Cisco, Whirlwind, and others); turnkey audio/video system installation services covering specification, procurement, installation, testing, and ongoing support; and expert consulting for equipment selection and system design. Its core technology is a practitioner-driven system design capability rather than any proprietary product, and the company is differentiated by staff who claim years of hands-on experience operating the equipment they sell, supported by a price-match guarantee and four vertical service categories (Arena, Church, Studio, Theater).

Commercially, Apex pursues a sales-led, regional B2B/B2C motion: direct sales via phone and website, custom quote-based pricing, an active blog and social media presence (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Dribble), and inbound via a website contact form. Marquee projects include the Honda Center Grand Terrace (enterprise sports/entertainment) and the Huntington Beach High School $9.6 million auditorium renovation (government/education), alongside a steady cadence of residential home theater installations. The company does not offer an app, public API, or recurring software product, holds no patents, and has no disclosed AI/ML capabilities.

Name

Apex Audio

Legal name

Apex Audio

Website

https://apexaudio.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Apex Audio is a privately held professional audio equipment reseller and systems integrator in Huntington Beach, California, serving venues, audio installers, and residential clients across Southern California with equipment sales, turnkey A/V installation, and consulting services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Audio Equipment and Installation Services

NAICS

Musical Instrument and Supplies Retailers (459140), Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (334310)

SIC

Household Audio & Video Equipment (3651)

akta.pro primary industry

Pro Audio & Recording Equipment Retail (MI-adjacent) (CRALAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Instrument & Pro Audio Retail (Online/Brick-and-Mortar) (MPAIAJAH), Audio-Visual Equipment Rentals (Sound, Projection, Screens) (HSACAFAF)

Keywords

• Professional audio equipment
• Audio system installation
• Venue audio design
• Audio consulting services
• Pro audio supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Huntington Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sales of professional audio equipment including speakers, mixing consoles, wireless microphone systems, intercom systems, and related gear from multiple manufacturers.
2. Installation Services: Professional installation services for audio/video systems in venues. Provides complete turnkey solutions including specification, purchasing, installation, testing, and ongoing support.
3. Consulting Services: Expert consultation on audio equipment selection and audio system design, providing honest guidance to help clients make informed decisions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Apex Audio sells professional audio equipment from over 100 manufacturers and provides expert audio consulting, system design, and turnkey audio/video installation services for venues in Southern California. The company's offering combines authorized-dealer equipment sales with design, installation, testing, and post-installation support for arenas, churches, studios, theaters, schools, and residential customers.

Product overview

Apex Audio is a professional audio design and supply company offering a unified portfolio of consulting, equipment sales, and installation services. The core offering is Professional Audio Consulting Services, which provides expert guidance for selecting professional audio equipment backed by hands-on industry experience. This is complemented by Audio/Video System Installation services that deliver complete turnkey solutions—from specification through procurement, installation, testing, and support—across four specialized venue categories: Arena Audio Systems, Church Audio Systems, Studio Audio Systems, and Theater Audio Systems. The company operates as an authorized dealer for over 100 audio equipment manufacturers and does not develop proprietary audio products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Professional Audio Consulting Services Expert consultative guidance helping clients make informed decisions when selecting professional audio equipment, delivered by staff who have hands-on experience operating the gear they sell.
• Audio/Video System Installation Complete turnkey installation of audio and video systems, including equipment specification, procurement, installation, testing, and ongoing support for arenas, churches, studios, theaters, schools, and residential venues.
• Professional Audio Equipment Sales Authorized-dealer sales of professional audio equipment including speakers, mixing consoles, wireless microphone systems, intercom systems, amplifiers, and signal processing from over 100 manufacturers, supplied with a price-match-or-beat guarantee.
• Arena Audio Systems Specialized audio system design and installation for arena and large venue environments, including stadiums, entertainment centers, and associated outdoor patio, clubhouse, and entryway spaces.
• Church Audio Systems Audio system solutions for houses of worship, designed to meet the acoustic and operational needs of church environments.
• Studio Audio Systems Recording studio and production facility audio system design and installation services.
• Theater Audio Systems Professional audio systems for theater applications, supporting performing arts programs, dramatic productions, and live performance venues.

Quantifiable outcome

• Equipment lasts 10+ years and is rider-friendly for touring productions
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• QSCcoreTechnology or IntegrationQSC Q-Sys system was selected for signal processing, distribution and control of the entire Honda Center Grand Terrace installation. QSC worked with Cisco Systems to develop integrated audio/video control solutions for the venue. Apex Audio relies on this partnership to meet professional audio standards expected at The Honda Center.
• FulcrumcoreTechnology or IntegrationFulcrum DX1295 speakers were selected for outdoor patio audio. These speakers provide hi-fi, pro-level sound with weather resistance for Southern California sunlight exposure. Fulcrum engineers have 30+ years of experience weatherproofing equipment at facilities like Disneyland.
• McCauley SoundcoreTechnology or IntegrationMcCauley MLA2 small format line arrays and M421 quad 21 subwoofers were installed for the Honda Center entryway screens. The MLA2 distributes sound in a wide horizontal pattern with excellent high-frequency handling. M421 subs provide massive output in a compact form factor.
• LAB.GRUPPENsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationLAB.GRUPPEN FP 14000 amplifiers power the McCauley M421 subwoofers at The Honda Center, providing the necessary power amplification for the subwoofer system.
• Cisco SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationCisco Systems developed 'Stadium Vision' platform for Honda Center's video systems. QSC Q-Sys was chosen to integrate with Cisco's platform for combined audio/video control throughout the venue.
• D&B audiotechnikcoreTechnology or IntegrationD&B line arrays, monitors, and classroom systems were installed at Huntington Beach High School auditorium. D&B E12 speakers were used in the dance studio for high fidelity and output. Equipment selected for professional-grade quality and student training purposes.
• Yamaha Commercial AudiocoreTechnology or IntegrationYamaha M7CL48 mixing console installed at Huntington Beach High School. The 48-channel console is used for Academy for the Performing Arts productions. Students receive advanced instruction on operating the mixing boards.
• ShurecoreTechnology or Integration24 channels of Shure UR wireless microphone system installed at Huntington Beach High School for Academy for the Performing Arts theater and musical theater programs. At time of installation, this was the industry standard.
• Clear-ComcoreTechnology or IntegrationClear-Com Tempest wireless and wired intercom system installed at Huntington Beach High School. Supports 10 wireless belt-packs and hard-wired headsets for communication among technical staff during productions.
• WhirlwindsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationExtensive Whirlwind snake system installed for audio routing at Huntington Beach High School auditorium.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Biamp: Biamp is a U.S. manufacturer of professional AV equipment (amplifiers, DSP, speakers, conferencing) sold through a dealer/integrator network — comparable to Apex Audio as an upstream partner in the pro audio value chain, where Apex acts as a specification channel for Biamp-class brands.
• QSC: QSC is a major U.S. manufacturer of professional audio systems (amplifiers, loudspeakers, Q-Sys DSP) — directly comparable to Apex Audio's upstream supplier ecosystem (QSC Q-Sys is featured in the Honda Center installation), making QSC both a partner and a relevant adjacent player.
• ADI Global Distribution: ADI Global Distribution is a wholesale distributor of low-voltage AV, security, and pro audio products serving integrators and contractors — comparable to Apex Audio as a supplier into the audio installation channel, though operating at national wholesale scale rather than regional retail.

Direct peers

• AVI-SPL: AVI-SPL is the largest U.S. AV systems integrator, delivering design, installation, and managed services for enterprise, government, education, and venue customers — directly comparable to Apex Audio's installation business, but at far greater scale and geographic reach.
• Diversified: Diversified is a national AV/IT integrator delivering enterprise-grade audio-visual system design and installation for corporate, education, and venue clients — comparable to Apex Audio's turnkey installation services but with a much broader geographic and vertical footprint.
• Sound Productions: Sound Productions is a Texas-based pro audio, lighting, and video equipment retailer serving venues, churches, schools, and integrators with a multi-brand catalog and project support — a closely matching regional specialty retailer/integrator model to Apex Audio.
• Full Compass Systems: Full Compass Systems is a U.S. pro audio, lighting, and AV equipment retailer and integrator offering sales, design assistance, and installation support across brands — directly comparable to Apex Audio's combination of multi-brand equipment sales and installation services for venues and institutions.

Broad incumbents

• Guitar Center: Guitar Center is a national musical instrument and pro audio retail chain carrying speakers, mixers, microphones, and recording gear — adjacent to Apex Audio's pro audio equipment retail positioning, though its core customer is the consumer/enthusiast market rather than venue installation.
• Sweetwater: Sweetwater is the largest U.S. musical instrument and pro audio retailer, offering an extensive multi-brand catalog with strong customer consultation — overlapping with Apex Audio's equipment-sales and consulting positioning, though Sweetwater operates nationally and primarily serves individual buyers rather than venue installations.
• B&H Photo Video Pro Audio: B&H Photo Video operates a deep pro audio retail division selling microphones, mixers, speakers, and recording gear from hundreds of brands — overlapping with Apex Audio's multi-brand equipment sales channel, though at much larger scale and primarily serving individual buyers and small studios.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/apex-audio

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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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