experience the difference

With 50+ years of experience, we offer a vast inventory and resume. Let our experts find the right solutions for you.

who we are

Sound Image Headquarters building located in Escondido, San Diego.

Sound Image was founded with a desire to innovate and deliver exceptional experiences. As a trusted leader in the industry, we value the relationships we’ve built and strive to continue finding creative solutions.

Mission

Initially founded by Ross Ritto in 1971, he soon met his friend and business partner, Dave Shadoan. Together their business styles elevated each other and grew Sound Image with cutting-edge technology that is still part of our mission today. With 50 years of market leadership, Sound Image now has diverse management with multiple locations nationwide and partnerships overseas.

Story

Picture of Dave Shadoan and crew accepting sound awards at the Parnelli Awards.

Sound Image’s passion is building and sustaining long-lasting partnerships both in our community and worldwide. The most important thing to us is not just the vast equipment resources or resume; it is a belief in people and the importance of relationships, from top to bottom.

People

awards

  • Namm Milestone Award Celebrating 50years

    Namm Milestone Award - 50 years

  • Parnelli Awards 2024 Sound Company of the Year

    Sound Company of the Year 2024

  • Parnelli Awards 2023 Sound Company of the Year

    Sound Company of the Year 2023

  • Top 50 SCN 2022 Integration

    Top 50 SCN 2022 Integration

  • Top 50 SCN 2021 Integration

    Top 50 SCN 2021 Integration

  • Sound Company of the Year 2020

    Sound Company of the Year 2020

  • Top 50 SCN 2020 Integration

    Top 50 SCN 2020 Integration

  • Billy Idol

    Top 50 SCN 2019 Integration

  • Sound Company of the Year 2018

    Sound Company of the Year 2018

  • Sound Company of the Year 2016

    Sound Company of the Year 2016

  • Sound Company of the Year 2015

    Sound Company of the Year 2015

  • Sound Company of the Year 2014

    Sound Company of the Year 2014

  • Sound Company of the Year 2012

    Sound Company of the Year 2012

  • Dave Shadoan & Ross Ritto Audio Innovator Award 2012

    Dave Shadoan & Ross Ritto Audio Innovator Award 2012

  • Sound Company of the Year 2010

    Sound Company of the Year 2010

  • Sound Company of the Year 2008

    Sound Company of the Year 2008

  • Sound Company of the Year 2007

    Sound Company of the Year 2007

  • Sound Company of the Year 2006

    Sound Company of the Year 2006

  • Sound Company of the Year 2004

    Sound Company of the Year 2004

  • Sound Company of the Year 2004

    Sound Company of the Year 2004