JK Sound

I haven’t rented any equipment from JK Sound (yet), but I recently brought my Technics SL-1210’s to Sean for maintenance and repair. He was very up front about how busy they were and how long it would take for the repairs (which I REALLY appreciate). He also called and gave me an update when he knew it would take a little longer since they were still waiting on replacement parts to arrive (again, I REALLY appreciate that!).
All said and done, both sliders were replaced, along with a busted audio module (which my friend thought I was nuts cause he couldn’t hear the slight difference between the quality of both decks). But they found and replaced the busted module, and both decks are in great health and performing like new again! Also, not a single new scratch or ding on my decks, they really respected and took excellent care of them while they were in the shop for those few weeks.
THANK YOU Sean and crew for bringing my old decks back to life again! I will absolutely bring them back to you the next time they need repair or tune up, even despite the over an hour drive it takes me to just to get to your shop! ;)

For the last 2 years, JK Sound has provided the audio equipment for our SF Beer Week event. Not knowing anything about audio equipment, I was very relieved to have a company that was able to deliver, assemble and load out everything that our DJ needed for the event. I didn’t have to worry about a thing — JK Sound took care of it all, and the quality is always amazing. We’ll definitely be working with them again in the future.

Decent gear, if a little worn. They’ll get the job done, but if you rent from them, be sure you have theft insurance in case something beyond your control happens, because they do not carry it. If there is even the slightest remote possibility something may happen to the gear you rent, you may as well go purchase it somewhere.

The company I work for, Rhythm & Motion, has rented sound equipment for several years for both Carnaval San Francisco and the Pride Parade. They’ve given us great advice for what equipment best suits our needs and always provided friendly service both via email and in person. Picking up the equipment has always been a piece of cake and we’ve always been happy with our experiences with their team. They will always be our first choice for our sound needs.

As a Dj (3 – 16 Entertainment) it’s important to be able to cater to any clients equipment request. From speakers, lights, mics, and more. I have all of my own equipment but every now and then I’ll need to make a run to rent a few items and JK sound has always come through for me. The equipment is top of the line and they’ve always worked at all of the gigs I’ve used them at. Friendly staff from placing my order to picking up the items and dropping off. If you’re a dj and in need of quality equipment quick make sure to check these guys out. They’ve been in business for years.
Thank you,
Robin White
3 – 16 Entertainment

These guys are awesome. Great customer service. Knowledgable. And from the limited experience I have… affordable.
I was having a small party with about 50 people. I wanted to find a speaker that I could plug into my iPhone so I could play music off of it. (lame set up I know, but it’snot like I needed a DJ)
They recommended a modest single Mackie SRM 450 speaker, with a stand and the necessary cables. I was good to go. The best part is that the speaker was awesome! It kicked and for $ 60+ for the one night rental, it was totally worth it!
These guys normally deal with large massive venues and shows, you know real professional grade audio equipment. The mere fact that they didn’t laugh me out the door when I called with my silly request meant a lot. Cool peeps indeed.

A week before a big wedding at the Bentley Reserve and I highly recommend to anyone looking for a great sound system rental!
I requested info on the website and was contacted by Chris. He was great throughout our conversation. Flexible, quick to respond, and priced everything less than the competitors in the city. He also juggled working with myself and the DJ of our event.
When we picked up the equipment, the staff on site was friendly and asked us more questions about our event so that we had the right equipment and if we needed more. Super friendly!
Go to JK Sound if you need the best price for rentals and if you want great customer service!

Worked with JK for a rental PA system on short notice. Professional quick service and no problems with the gear. They were flexible which made it easy to get exactly what I needed. I’d say they actually went above expectations for not nickle and dime’n me for some connections I needed for the gig. Look forward to using them the next time I need some sound gear.

Update: I received a call from the GM almost immediately after this post. Apparently he was unaware of the situation as they were short-​staffed over Father’s Day weekend. I received a more-​than-​appreciated partial refund on my rental, as well as a discount on my next rental.

I rented a piece of equipment from JK Sound and it didn’t work at the event. When I returned it, I was told by one of the managers that he told the staff not to rent that particular piece of equipment because it wasn’t working properly. The staff person then said he also thought that it shouldn’t have been rented. Then why was it rented?
The equipment was supposed to be used to project a talk at a charity event through a microphone and then play music from an iPhone. By not working properly, it impacted the quality of the event.
It is an annual event and I regret to say that I won’t be renting again from JK Sound given this experience.

I have been an events manager for about 7 years now. I’ve worked on events ranging from The SF Marathon, small press conferences with the Mayor’s Office, to major concerts. JK Sound has been incredibly helpful for all of them.
Most recently, I’ve been producing a quarterly show case called UnderCover Presents. We take an influential album and reinterpret it with a different band on each song. For our latest project we decided to do Pixies’ Doolittle with over 100 musicians from more than 15 bands. Of course, we went with a venue that wasn’t setup for live music.
JK Sound was incredibly. They worked with our limited budget, hooked it up with a digital sound board, and ran the most efficient sound checks/​set changes as possible. We were able to finish the show about an hour earlier than we had previously estimated because everything went so smoothly.
Kevin and Chris were particularly helpful and patient while we got them information regarding the 15 bands.
I HIGHLY recommend JK Sound to anyone. They tell you what’s realistic, work with your price range, and are kind as all heck in the process.

I didn’t actually end up renting from JK Sound because they did a bait-​and-​switch with the price.
We had a clear, detailed conversation about what I was looking for, the exact equipment I’d need, and the dates (pickup/​dropoff time) I would rent it. Kevin gave me a quote and said he would just incorporate the 30% discount special they were running and send me the paperwork via email.
When he sent me the email, however, the price was much higher than even the pre-​discount quote. He said that the price he quoted me earlier was just for 1 day, not the 2 days that I needed it.
To me, our earlier conversation was very clear. It really felt like a bait and switch on the price (also, at first he tried to send me a contract without even telling me what the price was, which felt a little shady).
So, I don’t know about the equipment, but if you do work with these guys, be very careful about their business practices.

I just have to echo the sentiments of the folks that had a chance to jot down reviews of JK Sound before myself… these guys are great.
I was tasked with DJing a hyphey soirée in Potrero Hill about a month ago, and when I called my go-​to A/​V rental place (Avista), only to learn that they were tapped on gear for the weekend, I started to panic just slightly. Lucky for me, there’s this nifty website called Unilocal and I was able to track down an alternate facility for speakers and amps within a few shakes of a lamb’s tail.
I needed a pretty basic rig, and the guy I spoke with over the phone seemed to be speaking clingon… but I had no choice but to trust that he wasn’t steering me in the right direction. He made sure to include all sorts of gagets and gizmos to make certain I had the most optimal sound they could provide me with… and while I couldn’t even figure out how to plug most of it in, it was nice to know they at least had my back and went above and beyond the usual call of duty.
They give you a pretty sick discount for first time renters. If I’m not mistaken, I think it was somewhere in the 50% off range. Pretty dope, to say the least.
It’s a bit out there (near Candlestick Park), but they have a huge warehouse and an incredibly knowledgeable staff that can likely answer any question you may have, elementary or otherwise. If you have a party of your own that’s in need of audio or video assistance, I highly recommend you hit ‘em up!

Every time I work with JK sound, I am impressed and amazed by their professionalism and attention to detail.
The Haiti fundraiser at Nimby («Do it for Haiti») was no exception. Thanks to Christopher for being a fantastic sound guy!

One of the owners of JK sound, Steve, just called me and said he would give me $ 100 credit to my next rental just because they forgot my $ 3 mic stand. You can’t ask for better customer service than that! woo

i called 5 – 6 online speaker stores to see if anyone had a replacement woofer for my studio monitor.
some quotes said 2 – 3 weeks, blah blah blah blah…
decided to just hit up a local spot and order for pickup so i wouldn’t have to pay shipping. called JK and they had them IN STOCK!
2hrs later my replacement was in and i was back in business.

JK Sound did the National Night Out this week in the Bayview and they were the JAM.
The sound quality was phenomenal and didn’t falter for a second all night. I can safely say it would not have been nearly the party it was without them.
If I ever need event sound done in the Bay Area, I now know where to turn.

These guys came through for me on a super short notice when no one else was willing to help.
I was doing an event with my business and didn’t think it would be so difficult to get a hold of a small PA system, but I was wrong. After scouring the earth for information I cam across JK Audio.
Totally awesome staff and great equipment. They were really patient with me when I was flipping out and being a little nervous.
I got there and they walked me through everything I needed. I’m always going to rent from these guys. Really reasonable prices too, for what I got.

This is a fantastic company to work with if you need to rent equipment. From the moment I contacted them they’ve been nothing but helpful and professional. I don’t know squat about DJ equipment, so needless to say I was a little nervous about having to rent it for someone else. But my contact (Chris) was super responsive and flexible when I needed to make additional requests.
When we (my party peeps) arrived at the venue, there was the set up, looking all shiny and ready to roll! Since we had so little time at our party it was really important that the DJ didn’t have to waste any time setting up. And since I couldn’t be there to make sure JK Sound showed up in time and supervise the set up, I just had to have faith that it would be there.
It’s a little pricey to rend equipment, but my experience with them was great, so I think it’s worth it for peace of mind.

Evidently my friends now think I’m the go-​to guy for DJ’s because of the two DJ nights that I’ve helped plan. My contribution to planning was essentially boiled down to me sitting around and making fun of everyone else. So, imagine my dismay when one of my non-​Yelp friends calls to let me know that she is hosting a fundraiser with over five hundred people in attendance and that she needs me to get some DJ equipment (which I don’t have), set up the equipment (which I’ve never done), and bring a DJ (obviously she isn’t aware that I have no clout). Easy enough right!!!
I put out the word and thankfully I hear back from DJ extraordinaire George C. (
). Not only is he wiling to spin for free, but he points me in the right direction for DJ equipment rental. That direction being JK Sound.
The staff at JK walk me through DJ equipment like I am a third grader which is what I needed. We have to e-​mail back and forth because of the hall’s sound system and PA, and they were always helpful with all my questions and concerns.
The day of pickup, the equipment is ready for me, although only one turntable is in a case but I didn’t think anything of it. I get the equipment to the hall and realize I need another cable to go from the turntables to the PA and JK Sound told me to head back over and borrow a cable at no additional charge!
The equipment works out well. The DJ is happy. My friend is happy. I am happy. When I drop the equipment off the next day I got hit with questions on why I didn’t have both turntables in cases and where the extra cables came from. Obviously a different staff on the two days and it seems like they need to work on communication between crews. I explained the situation and they were cool, but you could tell someone at work was going to get a «talking-​to.» That aside I would have no problems going back for rental and no problems recommending them!