SOUND AND LIGHTING SOLUTIONS, INC.

What SOUND AND LIGHTING SOLUTIONS, INC. does

Sound & Lighting Solutions, Inc. (SLS) is a privately held, independently owned retailer and service provider of professional audio, lighting, and video equipment, established in 2004 and headquartered in Pompano Beach, Florida. The company sells DJ equipment, professional lighting, lasers, live sound gear, speakers, cases and racks, trussing, and accessories under authorized dealerships with brands such as Chauvet DJ, Pioneer DJ, Shure, Electro-Voice, JBL Professional, and Technics. Its core technology is a BigCommerce-powered e-commerce storefront at slsstore.com, supplemented by phone, email, and a separate service site at slsinstall.com for custom design, installation, rentals, and repairs.

SLS operates with a 6-person team holding manufacturer certifications with Bosch Security Systems (Electro-Voice, Dynacord, EVI Audio, Telex), Chauvet Lighting, American DJ, Rane, Elation Lighting, Tannoy, and Electro-Voice Netmax, plus a federal variance for all X-Laser products. The company is a member of NAMM and NSCA. Staff experience in the industry dates to 1990, supporting the company's positioning as the 'Premier Pro Audio and Lighting Store in South Florida.'

The business model is hybrid. Primary revenue is one-time product sales through the e-commerce channel with MSRP and discount pricing, Affirm-based consumer financing on orders above $50, and international shipping on a case-by-case basis. Secondary revenue comes from custom audio and lighting design, on-site installation with staff training, equipment rentals, and warranty and non-warranty repair services. Customer segments span individual DJs and mobile entertainers, venue operators (bars, clubs, event venues), and event production companies, with the first two designated as primary segments.

Name

SOUND AND LIGHTING SOLUTIONS, INC.

Legal name

Sound & Lighting Solutions Inc.

Website

https://slsstore.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sound & Lighting Solutions is a Pompano Beach, Florida-based retailer and service provider of professional audio, lighting, and video equipment, serving DJs, venue operators, and event production companies with e-commerce product sales, custom design, installation, rentals, and repairs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Audio & Lighting Equipment Retail

NAICS

Musical Instrument and Supplies Retailers (459140), Electronics and Appliance Retailers (4492), Consumer Electronics and Appliances Rental (532210)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

DJ Equipment & Electronic Music Gear Retail (CRALAEAD), Lighting & Studio Equipment Retail (Flash, Continuous, Modifiers, Backdrops) (CRACAHAF), Audio-Visual Equipment Rentals (Sound, Projection, Screens) (HSACAFAF)

Keywords

• Professional audio equipment
• DJ lighting retail
• Pro sound systems
• Stage lighting fixtures
• Event production supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Pompano Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: One-time product sales of professional audio, lighting, and video equipment through e-commerce store. Products include DJ equipment, speakers, lasers, lighting, cases, racks, and accessories.
2. Custom Audio & Lighting Design Services: Custom system design for venues and production needs through slsinstall.com
3. Installation Services: Professional installation of sound and lighting equipment including travel to venue and staff training
4. Equipment Rentals: Rental equipment for events when purchase may not make sense
5. Repair Services: Repair services for warranty and non-warranty products

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Sound and Lighting Solutions, Inc. is an authorized online retailer of professional audio, lighting, laser, and DJ equipment, carrying brands such as Chauvet DJ, Pioneer DJ, Shure, Electro-Voice, JBL Professional, and Technics. The company sells product categories spanning DJ gear, pro audio/PA, lighting fixtures, lasers, speakers, cases and racks, trussing, and accessories through its BigCommerce-powered storefront. Beyond retail, SLS delivers complementary professional services including custom system design, on-site installation, equipment rentals, and warranty/non-warranty repairs, providing end-to-end support for DJs, venues, and event production customers.

Product overview

Sound & Lighting Solutions Inc. is a premier pro audio and lighting e-commerce retailer and service provider established in 2004, based in Pompano Beach, Florida. The company operates as a wholesale/retail distributor offering professional audio, DJ equipment, lighting, lasers, speakers, cases & racks, trussing, and accessories through its BigCommerce-powered online store. The product portfolio includes major brands such as Chauvet DJ, Pioneer DJ, Shure, Electro-Voice, JBL Professional, and Technics. Beyond product sales, the company provides complementary services including custom audio & lighting design, equipment installation, repairs, and rentals. Staff members hold certifications with Dynacord, Tannoy, Electro-Voice Netmax, and X-laser products, and the company is a member of NAMM and NSCA trade associations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DJ Equipment Professional DJ equipment including CD and media players, DJ controllers, mixers, turntables, effects and music production gear, and all-in-one DJ systems, sold to working DJs and mobile entertainers through the SLS e-commerce store.
• Lighting Professional lighting equipment covering atmospheric effects, LED displays, moving heads, washes, pars, video panels, wireless/battery fixtures, controllers, and stage/studio lighting for events, venues, and productions.
• Lasers Professional laser lighting equipment including aerial beam effects, aerial effects, graphic lasers, and multi-beam effect lasers plus accessories, sold under SLS's FDA-variance certification covering all X-laser products.
• Live Sound / Pro Audio Professional audio equipment including ceiling and install speakers, powered and passive subwoofers, mixing consoles, power amplifiers, signal processors, wired and wireless microphones, for venues, productions, and live sound applications.
• Speakers Speaker products including 70-volt install speakers, battery-powered speakers, ceiling and install speakers, passive and powered speakers, and subwoofers for commercial and live sound applications.
• Cases & Racks Protective cases and racks for AV and DJ gear including AV standing racks, heavy duty flight racks, molded racks, metal wall racks, DJ controller cases, lighting cases, DJ combo cases/racks, turntable cases, and DJ mixer/CD cases.
• Accessories Professional audio and lighting accessories including DJ facades, fog/snow/foam fluids, microphone stands, headphones, power surge and distribution gear, laptop/speaker/lighting stands, and screen/slip covers.
• Trussing Trussing equipment including base plates, truss accessories and clamps, truss corners and sections, complete truss systems, TV mounts and totem packages, and LED/projector screens for rigging and staging.
• Custom Audio & Lighting Design Services Professional custom system design services for audio and lighting installations tailored to a specific venue or production requirement, delivered by SLS's certified industry veterans.
• Installation Services Professional on-site installation of sound and lighting equipment, with SLS technicians traveling to the venue, installing the system, and providing staff training on the installed equipment.
• Repair Services Repair services covering both in-warranty and out-of-warranty products listed on the SLS website.
• Equipment Rental Services Rental of audio, lighting, and related equipment for customers needing temporary use without making a purchase, suited for events and short-term production needs.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants)minorOthersSLS is a member of NAMM, the National Association of Music Merchants, which is a trade association for the music products industry.
• NSCA (National Systems Contractors Association)minorOthersSLS is a member of NSCA, the National Systems Contractors Association, focused on the commercial AV industry.
• X-LasercoreTechnology or IntegrationSLS is certified with a variance for all X-laser products and sells X-Laser products including Defiant series and EZ Variance kits.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Full Compass Systems: Long-standing US retailer specializing in pro audio, lighting, and AV equipment for venues, production, and installation. Closely matches SLS's combination of equipment sales plus design and installation services.
• Sweetwater Sound: One of the largest US online retailers of professional audio equipment, instruments, and recording gear. Directly comparable to SLS in pro audio and live sound retail, though at a vastly larger scale with much broader marketing.
• Adorama: Large US electronics and pro audio retailer carrying speakers, mixers, lighting, and DJ gear. Directly comparable in product breadth to SLS's e-commerce business though at greater scale.
• ProAudioStar: Specialty online retailer focused on professional audio, DJ, and live sound equipment. Mirrors SLS's DJ and pro audio mix with a similar e-commerce-led approach.
• zZounds: Online music and pro audio retailer offering instruments, DJ gear, and live sound equipment with financing options. Comparable to SLS in product mix and e-commerce plus financing model.
• American Musical Supply: Online retailer of professional audio, DJ, and recording equipment serving musicians and event professionals. Closely comparable to SLS in pro audio and DJ retail with a similar e-commerce-led model.
• B&H Photo Video Pro Audio: Major US electronics and pro audio retailer with a deep catalog of speakers, mixers, lighting, and DJ gear. Competes directly with SLS in pro audio and lighting e-commerce, though at a much larger scale.

Broad incumbents

• Sam Ash: Historic US music retailer with pro audio, DJ, and lighting offerings. Overlaps with SLS across DJ and pro audio categories though it operates as a broad music retailer with a national footprint.
• Guitar Center: Largest US specialty music retailer with broad pro audio, DJ, and lighting assortments. Overlaps with SLS across DJ equipment and pro audio but operates a national store footprint and far larger catalog.

Regional players

• AVL Media Group: Canadian distributor and retailer of pro audio, lighting, and DJ equipment. Comparable in product mix and customer base to SLS, but primarily serves Canada rather than the US market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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