Nicholas and team are the best!! They truly made our wedding, and I couldn't recommend their…read moreservices enough. We needed to rent equipment for our out-of-town DJ, however I couldn't be less versed in how to make this happen - nor did I have the bandwidth to even try to learn. Bay Area Sound Systems came in knowing exactly what we needed, what to do, and provided the most efficient delivery, set-up, and break down. They didn't need a single thing from me on the wedding day (or the day after), which is THE ultimate gift any vendor could give a bride. Thank you, Nicholas!!

Super fast, efficient, and friendly team. Best on price, too. Thanks for the awesome event, BASS!read more

We worked with Event Magic to set up a tent in our backyard for my 40th. They were recommended by a…read morefriend in the events industry. The price was reasonable. The team was prompt and communicative. Set up and take down were easy. Excellent experience all the way through.

Event Magic was a great event partner! They were one of the few vendors in the east bay that I…read morecould find that would allow me to just rent chairs at a reasonable price. Our delivery driver, Jesse, was right on time and even helped with chair setup. He gave me a courtesy phone call to let me know when he would be arriving and I really appreciated that too! Event Magic also turned around my order very quickly which was so helpful. Definitely recommend!

Excellent is the only word that comes to mind! Ryan and his team went above and beyond on…read moreeverything!! He was always thinking ahead, fixed every problem, and made everything easier!!

Ryan replied quickly to my inquiry and got the details of my job on a phone call. He was prompt…read morewith his quote which was reasonable. He is knowledgeable and they have the gear.

They were so professional and had amazing equipment. The event went great and the audio was…read morefantastic!

Edwin and his team were fantastic. The team arrived on time with all the equipment and did a…read moreseamless setup for a comedy show for nurses. They were there to support the event. The equipment is all new and his team is very friendly, nice played every song that was requested. You are booked forever for our events. Thank you Vans Rental. Rashmi

Hal was amazing to work with at an event where we needed audio set up in a cafe. He was incredibly…read moreresponsive and well priced for the level of service we got. Look forward to using him again for our next sf event!

Hal is awesome! I had a last-minute request for corporate event in a hotel meeting room that Hal…read morecapably helped us with. He was friendly and prompt, highly responsive, offered super competitive pricing, had just the right equipment, and and setup AV for our event just perfectly. I really appreciate him being so punctual and calm. He was able to meet our demands with a smile, so I highly recommend partnering with Hal and The Big Picture for your next event!

Where has this company been all my life? Wow, if 6 stars were available, I would have certainly…read moremarked as such! Ran two conferences with this company and what a professional crew this is! Punctual, great equipment, fabulous solutions, always driving the extra mile... Cannot say enough - I will use no other company than Brown AV! Bravo, Otis, a pleasure to work with you and your team!

Otis & team were great to work with. They handled the lighting requirements for our wedding…read morereception and the audio requirements for the ceremony. They had plenty of experience working in our venue (Golden Gate Club in San Francisco);in fact, they were the venue's official recommendation. Everything was done efficiently and professionally, from the ore-event communications, to the set-up, audio coordination, and take-down. And the lighting turned out beautifully; Otis and team really transformed the space into a warm, cozy environment that brought some of the nature we could see through the windows, right into the room. We'd gladly work with them again.

We had an extraordinary experience working with Stephen Dukleth at a high profile fundraiser for…read moreMeals on Wheels. After the site walkthrough our team was pinching ourselves at how lucky we were to get to work with Steve and his crew. He was thorough, personable and incredibly knowledge. At the event itself, Steve blew us away by not only his, warmth, graciousness and decades of knowhow, he generously educated us on the fine points of sound. Our Sound Engineer and Videographer came away with a master-course in troubleshooting complex remote devices (pic included). Brian, also from OAVS was a delight and ever-ready for all the exciting twists and turns the night held. This is the kind of company you don't see anymore. 3 generations of fellas, all truly lovely and at the cutting edge of their craft. We HIGHLY recommend Oakland Audio-Visual Services to anyone planning an event that wants to ensure a smooth and heartwarming experience!

I've had the pleasure to work with the Oakland Audio and Visual Services today. Wow! It has been a…read morewhile since I have worked with someone that friendly and professional. Michael (in the planning) and Steve (in the execution) have been creative problem solvers from the jump. That is so important in the A/V space. They've gone above and beyond, and they roll with any punch thrown their way. They care so much about their clients. I have been in great hands this entire time. They love their work and their entire team was so accommodating to their client needs. They had a positive demeanor the whole day and were an absolute joy to work with. You can just tell their is a culture of excellence at OAVS. Their knowledge and inventory is unmatched in the area. They are just plain awesome. Thanks you OAVS!

This is a great business. We rented two speakers and two speaker stands from Jay and his team. Jay…read morewas extremely responsive and helpful over the phone, helping me arrange pick up and drop off. When I arrived to pick up the speakers, he walked me through the necessary information needed to run them. And, our event was an outstanding success! We kept people dancing for hours with the great sound quality. Fives stars for the great customer service, value offered, and knowledge of Jay. We will absolutely come back the next time we need to rent sound equipment!

This was my 2nd time booking Sound and Video Rentals with Jay! Our 1st event was in 2021 and he…read moreprovided amazing sound equipment for a fitness event with over 100 people here in the Bay Area. This year, 2025, he provided sound for our 5th year Step anniversary for over 80 people. It was a easy process booking him. He was responsive right away, came and set up the equipment quickly, and picked up the equipment for us after the event, taking care of a huge and important aspect for our event. Sound was AMAZING! Loud enough for everyone to hear. Mics were nice and clear! System was in great condition and not hard to navigate! We appreciate Jay for always making it work for us even when it's last minute! This definitely won't be the last time we use him for our events in the future! Thank you Sound and Video Rentals! BAY AREA BOOK HIM NOW for your events! You definitely won't regret it! -Lei Areaaa Xtreme Hiphop with Leila

Guy has a great ear. Hassle-free setup.He can handle everything that I've ever asked for in audio…read moreand reasonable pricing I would hire him again in a minute

I work in Redwood Shores at the Sobrato Nonprofit Center and needed additional microphones for a…read moreconvening I was hosting. I stumbled accros The Audio Guy by chance and hit the jack pot! Guy, the guy behind The Audio Guy, is reliable, helpful and knowledgeable. He came to the center to look at the sound system to ensure the microphones would connect well. It turned out I have a closed systemm and had to get an additional set of speakers along with the michrophones. I would have not learned that if he had not taken the time to understand my needs for the event. He was timely, reliable, solid setting it all up, training me on the basics and picking up the equipment on a timely manner. The microphones and the speakers worked well and all 115 people were able to engage. I had a great experience and could not recommended him more! Give him a call and he will figure out what you need and make it happen without a fuss.