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What others are saying about Dallas Event Audio.

Every quote on this page comes from a public review you can open and read yourself. We have collected them here from Google, WeddingWire, The Knot, Yelp, Zola and Facebook, and every platform card below links straight to the profile it came from.

194
Public reviews across six review platforms
4.9
Google rating across 43 reviews
5.0
The Knot rating across 44 reviews
3x
The Knot Best of Weddings, 2021, 2022 and 2023
The Sources

Where to read the Dallas Event Audio reviews yourself

Six platforms carry public reviews of our work. Open any of them and read the whole thing, in the reviewer's own words, on a site run by someone else.

We have been taking bookings in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex since 2001, and most of the reviews below were written by couples and event planners who found us through one of these listings while they were looking for event sound and lighting rentals. The wedding platforms carry the longest history because weddings are where clients tend to write things down afterward, and Google carries the widest mix of corporate, private and live music work.

Ratings and counts were current on the day this page was built and they move as new reviews come in, so the number on the platform is the one to trust. Where a quote below has been shortened, the cut is marked with three dots and the wording around it is untouched. Every quote is in the reviewer's own words. Yelp sometimes hides reviews: here are the additional 123 reviews for Dallas Event Audio on Yelp. Several of the Yelp quotes below come from that list, and Facebook uses recommendations rather than a star rating.

Awards

Three years of The Knot Best of Weddings

The Knot gives this to vendors whose reviews put them in the top of their category for the year. It is scored from what clients wrote, so it is a reflection of the reviews rather than something separate from them.

2021
The Knot Best of Weddings
2022
The Knot Best of Weddings
2023
The Knot Best of Weddings
Weddings

What couples say about their Dallas-Fort Worth wedding

Ceremony sound, reception sound, DJ and MC, uplighting and the timeline that holds it all together. These are the reviews from the day itself.

"Steve was absolutely incredible as our wedding DJ! He brought amazing energy the entire night and truly kept the party alive from start to finish."

Kenny FreelandGoogle and WeddingWire

"Steve w DEA is AMAZING!!! He dj-ed and mc-ed our wedding in Dallas and did a great job! One of the main decisions and most important aspects of our wedding was..THE MUSIC and DJ! We are sooo happy w our decision to go w Steve. He was able to feel the crowd, create an amazing mix and even threw in a few Indian songs I wanted. He did an awesome job keeping the reception flowing. Highly recommend!!"

Ravina P.Dallas, TX

"One of the best decisions I ever made was hiring this company for my wedding! Steve was so helpful in helping us create a playlist and was very patient with my indecisiveness lol. Our wedding was such a beautiful event and everybody had so much fun and I'm convinced it was because of the party that these guys bring to the table."

Angela H.Yelp, Plano, TX, 2017

"This company is easy to work with and professional, with high-quality equipment. They did audio for our wedding and reception, found all the music we requested and met our expectations, and set-up and ran a slideshow during our wedding. The best part of working with them is how quickly they responded to questions and requests during the planning process."

Ally D.Yelp, 2018

"Steve is soooooo good, people. ... My friends and family were on the dance floor all night. Thanks for working with us, Steve. You did a great, professional job and we appreciate you."

Kat Y.Yelp, Lewisville, TX, 2018

"Steve was awesome for our wedding! He was always willing to meet up and go over our needs, has amazing equipment ... Would definitely hire him again for any future events and recommend to friends for their weddings!"

Mike H.Denton, TX

"Working with Steve was an absolute pleasure from start to finish ... He was very involved in the planning of our music and general timeline."

LizzieWeddingWire, 2023

"Steve gave us the party of our dreams! ... He didn't allow for any awkward lulls."

BrandieWeddingWire, 2024

"Our experience with Dallas Event Audio was wonderful from start to finish. Steve ... was attentive, hardworking, and passionate about making our celebration a hit."

Logan C.Zola, 2025

"Dallas Event Audio was an absolute dream to work with for our wedding! ... their DJ Steve was an absolute pro and kept the dance floor packed all night long."

JordenZola, 2024

"Steve with Dallas Event Audio is fantastic! ... He took time to understand our music preferences and the atmosphere we hoped to create for each part of the day."

Mary Kate and N.Zola, 2024

"I completely changed the timeline the day of the event and he rolled with it!"

Diana A.The Knot, 2022

"He was great. Punctual and did a pre wedding walk through."

Jonathan N.The Knot, 2023

"He did WAY higher quality sound and video equipment than expected."

Dylan F.The Knot, 2019

"We got married this past weekend and Steve was our DJ! He was so great and very talented! He not only is responsive and friendly but listens to what you want and also keeps guests entertained and dancing. He can read a crowd well and knows what keeps the energy going. He also provided the up-lighting (we chose purple) and it really made the room beautiful. We will definitely use him for future events!"

Jessica K.Yelp, 2019

"Stop looking. This is who you want I promise you! Not only did Steve help us with the actual event, but he was also a rock with my pre-wedding jitters. He helped me with the music selection and was extremely understanding of my last-minute changes. There is nothing I would change about my wedding and it's all because of Steve and his support."

Yesenia S.Yelp, 2022

"Steve goes above and beyond to make your day personalized and special! Love his personality, super fun and friendly! He made sure that our wedding timeline would flow good with everything we wanted and made sure that we didn't have any gaps uncovered! Great music! Worked with me on last minute adjustments! Would definitely hire him again!"

Heather G.Yelp, 2022

"Steve, with Dallas Event Audio, covered an intimate backyard wedding for us and did a FANTASTIC job! He arrived on time, provided a lapel mic for the minister to use during the ceremony, played GREAT music for the afterparty, and left things nice and tidy when he left. We will definitely call him again when we're in need of music for an event."

Pam P.Yelp, 2017

"I cannot recommend Steve enough. Seriously, he's amazing. Not only was he great at keeping our guests dancing all night long but he went out of his way to do things that weren't even in his job description to make the day run smoothly. ... He was also great with our music selection which consisted of multiple genres and even Cumbia music!!! Below I attached a picture of the dancing on the clouds. It was awesome!"

Alexus M.Yelp, 2021

"Steve is the most passionate DJ I have ever met! ... He's personable and matched the EXACT vibe we were looking for during our brunch wedding at The Olana. ... I can't stress this enough, Steve really does use the best equipment around."

Ali K.Yelp, 2020

"Steve was incredibly helpful! Setup and takedown went very smoothly, and he was very mindful of the guests. The quality of the audio was perfect. He was very attentive and professional the entire time."

Natalie J.Yelp, 2025

"If I could rate Steve as 10 Stars I would. He DJ'd our wedding last weekend and he was PERFECT!! ... EVERY single special moment (w/music) we planned, turned out PERFECT!! We had an age range of 10 up to 75 and he entertained the entire party. Our guests danced all night, he kept the music fun and always made sure we were happy with everything."

Jodi G.Yelp, 2017

"If you are still on the fence about any particular DJ to use for your wedding, stop looking, you've already found it. ... He made every effort to streamline the night, was extremely nice, well read, and helpful at every turn, always responded to emails within an acceptable amount of time, most times within five to ten minutes! ... After a talk with Steve, he VOLUNTEERED to be the day of coordinator for the entire wedding, and performed his duties BOTH to a very high degree!"

Cordell J.Yelp, 2019

"Steve was a complete joy and pleasure to work with! I had so many ideas I wanted to incorporate with my wedding. He's patience is awesome, especially being a planning bride with many changes. Our wedding lights were minimal for them. ... But still managed to make our wedding lighting amazing, the sound system he brought was a phenomenal sound quality system. New technology speakers he brought made our dance floor alive!"

Alexis P.Yelp, 2018

"Steve was amazing to work with and he truly knew how to respond to the crowd. He was also able to inform them of important timeline information."

Jacob WayneFacebook
Corporate, Private and Live

Company parties, conferences and private events

The wedding platforms only see part of what we do. Google is where the corporate and private event reviews land, along with the people who have been hiring us the longest.

"Tony was an AMAZING DJ for our company Christmas party! He showed up early, mixed some awesome Christmas music, felt out the crowd really well."

Brandon KlekarGoogle

"Steve and his team are incredible. From the first conversation Steve instilled a sense of confidence that echoed throughout the entire process."

Rahul GuptaGoogle

"Used them for our veterinary education event at a local restaurant. They were on time, professional and very communicative. Thank you so much for your help!"

Ivania G.Yelp, Garland, TX, 2024

"I've been hiring DEA since about 2012 ... They have only gotten better/more professional."

AnthonyWeddingWire, 2025

"DEA's sound system blew me away! LITERALLY! The bass was so intense it made my eyes tear up. Every time I see the DEA logo on event flyers I know I'm going to have a good time."

Steve LGoogle

"Steve was very professional will be using his services again. I am very pleased with the communication through the event."

Andrea D.Yelp, 2016

"Dallas event audio exceeds expectations. Steve personally helped us out with finding the right sound equipment for our event. They setup the equipment on time and stuck around to make sure everything was alright throughout the night with the sound. We rented the PL-11 speakers for our guests of 500+ and the sound quality was amazing. Steve and Shelby were punctual, professional, and very easy-going. We will be booking them again for our next event."

Anthony N.Yelp, 2019

"I contacted Steve to manage lighting and sound for a large conference seating 500 people. Steve worked with me and through many changes to make sure we had all the mics we needed, the lights working and the projectors up and running for powerpoint, video and room sound. Steve was dedicated to make sure the conference went off without a hitch. He and his team left at 4am in the cold and rain, drove up to Denison from Dallas, just to be at the venue early for final setup."

Kaleb G.Yelp, 2019

"Dallas Event Audio and Steve were fantastic. On very short notice they were able to host the audio video needs for an awards banquet. The equipment was top notch and made the event a total success. Steve took great care to make sure everything was perfect. We'll be using them in the future for sure."

Will S.Yelp, 2019

"We used Dallas Event Audio this summer for the first time and will certainly use them again. The setup was for a live band in a 600 seat venue and they provided exactly what we needed with no headaches along the way. The quality of equipment was great and the customer service was even better."

Lance G.Yelp, 2017

"Excellent service! Steve and his crew went above and beyond to make sure my event was everything I had envisioned and more. Sound Quality was on point and the visuals were mind blowing! I will most definitely be using them again, and would recommend them to anyone looking for next level production value for their events."

Joshua D.Yelp, 2017

"Steve and his partner Shelby were so easy to work with. I had hired them to do sound on a double decker party barge, but due to rain, the event got moved indoors. Shelby was the technician to setup my sound and he did so quickly and efficiently. He was so nice to start and end later than we originally had agreed upon. The sound was great for the entire event and worked perfectly! I would highly recommend DEA for sound rental for your next event!"

Karen H.Yelp, 2016

"My experience with Dallas Event Audio was soooo incredible. Steve is an absolute angel, responded so quickly to all messages and accommodated last minute requests. Professional and on time, and made my dad's retirement party the best time. Cannot recommend enough!!!"

JulesYelp, 2025

"Working with Steve at Dallas Event Audio really helped pull the whole event together. Went above and beyond offering critiques to make everything perfect."

Kristofer B.Yelp, 2026

"Steve was great we did a business to business transaction and really works with you and accommodates your requirements. Sound system package test great and would do business with him again."

Nash S.Yelp, 2018

"My company has worked alongside DEA for many events spanning from Austin, TX to Oklahoma City. It has always been a pleasure working with them and we will continue to partner up with them on many more events in the future."

Blake B.Yelp, 2015

"DEA has helped me more times than i can count. Not only were they extremely professional during the event. they showed up, ON TIME, for load in and load out. they kept the volume at a great sounding level and kept the gear from harm. they also made my events turn key in regards to audio and visual experience with little effort on my part in most cases."

Justin VandergriffFacebook, 2025
Planners and Vendors

What other event professionals say

Planners book us again on other people's weddings, which is a different kind of review from a couple writing once. One of these came from a planner who called us, found us booked, and wrote a review anyway.

"I have not even worked with this vendor but I am a wedding planner and called to get information for a wedding I am doing in Dallas. Although they were booked for the date I was inquiring about, Steve was awesome in giving me all the information I needed about the services (cold sparks) my clients were wanting for their wedding. He also gave me a referral to other professionals that provided the same services. He obviously has a passion for what he does and knows all the details that will make an event successful. For any future Dallas area weddings, they would definitely be my first recommendation!"

Patrice M.Yelp, Memphis, TN, 2024

"I recommend him to all of my clients!"

KatelynnWeddingWire, wedding planner, 2024

"DEA has a very strong inventory of audio and event equipment that can be scaled to most size events. I am a DJ and event promoter that has his own audio rig but I have worked with Steve on joint events and he is the top of my short list for additional sound if I need equipment larger than my own. He is extremely knowledgable about audio placement, equipment loading, and sizing for an event."

Brian H.Yelp, DJ and event promoter, 2014

"I've used DEA sound for several large events, indoors and out. The success of many events is directly related to how and where the sound is set up, DEA allows themselves the time to make sure you're getting the best sound in your venue. Combined with the timeliness, and professionalism of DEA, that makes them a winning combination in my book."

Owen M.Yelp, 2017

"Absolutely love this company; they don't just have top of line sound/lighting equipment, they have people with the knowledge and experience to properly operate it!"

Sean T.Yelp, 2015

"Steve is a true professional! He always takes care of his clients needs, no matter how big or small. You can trust him to make your next event a success!"

Peter F.Yelp, 2026

"Steve is highly professional, offers a great outstanding full service production for any size event. Can't say enough good things about this guy. Wonderful to work with, easy to communicate with, and has a high level of knowledge in the industry."

Amanda N.Yelp, 2022

"Steve is not just an outstanding DJ and audio engineer, but also a longtime friend of mine. I have watched him grow through the years and experienced the knowledge he has acquired first hand. ... He has invested in some amazing equipment that you have to hear and feel to believe. ... He has always ensured that whatever venue he sets up at has amazing sound and energy, and he always flows with the vibe."

Carissa H.Yelp, 2022
More From The Knot

Short takes from forty four reviews on The Knot

The Knot profile carries the longest run of feedback we have anywhere, and 98 percent of it is five stars. Here is a sample, one line each, oldest at the bottom.

"He was genuinely invested in our big day and we loved having him as part of it!"

Brittany BThe Knot, 2023

"Steve is incredibly professional, responsive, and easy to work with."

Marina SThe Knot, 2023

"Steve knew exactly how to read the crowd and make sure everyone had fun."

Makayla GThe Knot, 2022

"He got everyone dancing and is very passionate for what he does."

Katelyn KThe Knot, 2022

"Steve was amazing and had everyone up dancing at our wedding!"

Chantelle TThe Knot, 2022

"Steve was AMAZING!!! He helped me select ceremony music with ease."

Taylor SThe Knot, 2022

"So glad we hired Steve for our wedding day! He did an amazing job!"

Lindsay JThe Knot, 2022

"We absolutely loved Steve! He made everything run so smoothly."

Lauren WThe Knot, 2022

"I can't say enough about how amazing and professional Steve is!"

Amber HThe Knot, 2022

"Dallas Event Audio is fun and reads the crowd too!"

Hillary FThe Knot, 2022

"Steve goes above and beyond to make your day personalized and special!"

Heather GThe Knot, 2022

"Steve was absolutely INCREDIBLE! Could not have asked for a better DJ!"

Kerry GThe Knot, 2021

"Steve is seriously the most fun and kindest person you could hire."

Tobie SThe Knot, 2021

"DJ Steve kept our wedding fun and kept people dancing all night."

J'Nae MThe Knot, 2021

"I cannot recommend Steve enough. Seriously, he's amazing."

Alexus SThe Knot, 2021

"Steve did an amazing job DJing our wedding celebration."

Lauren NThe Knot, 2021

"Steve is professional, kind, flexible, knowledgeable, and wonderful."

Alek WThe Knot, 2021

"We made a great choice with our DJ! Steve was the ultimate professional."

Ana JThe Knot, 2021

"Steve surpassed all of our expectations for our wedding."

Annabel NThe Knot, 2021

"Steve is the most passionate DJ I have ever met!"

Ali KThe Knot, 2020

"Dallas Event Audio really listened to our music recommendations."

Elizabeth GThe Knot, 2020

"Amazing DJ. Super professional and very easy to work with!"

Jordan LThe Knot, 2020

"Steve is very experienced and passionate about his work."

Greg HThe Knot, 2020

"Very accommodating and helpful! Answered all of our questions."

Haleigh AThe Knot, 2020

"Steve from Dallas Event Audio was absolutely amazing!"

Cordell JThe Knot, 2019

"Steve was fantastic! He was very accommodating and always available."

Shelbi HThe Knot, 2019

"He is so relaxed in nature but incredibly passionate about his work."

Rebecca BThe Knot, 2019

"He checked on us throughout the night and played all our favorites."

Jordyn JThe Knot, 2019

"Steve was so kind and helpful and provided the BEST music."

Sara NThe Knot, 2019

"Steve went above and beyond our expectations."

Sandra MThe Knot, 2019
The Patterns

What comes up again and again in the reviews

Read enough of them in one sitting and the same handful of things keep surfacing. Each one links to the rental or service page that explains how we do it.

Reading the room

Across all six platforms, the line that keeps coming back is some version of reading the crowd. That is the part of DJ services that only a person can promise you, and it is why our DJs work the floor rather than the playlist.

The gear was better than expected

We own what we send out, so the speakers, subwoofers and consoles that show up are the ones we have run at the last dozen events. Our full wedding ceremony and reception sound rental packages and the wider audio services both come off the same inventory.

Microphones that behave

Reviewers mention vows and toasts carrying to the back row. Every one of our microphone rentals includes the AI powered De-Feedback system, which is why a lapel on an officiant is ready as placed and stays open.

Timelines that move

Several reviews describe the timeline changing on the day and the room carrying on as planned. That is easier when the DJ and the rental crew are the same people, which is how we run every wedding and every corporate event.

Lighting the room

Uplighting comes up in the wedding reviews more than any other lighting item, usually color matched to the linens. Uplighting rental sits inside our lighting services alongside dance floor lighting, follow spot and monogram projection.

Showing up early

Punctual, showed up early, set up before guests arrived. That is what full service rental means here, and our story explains why full service has always been the only version we offer. You can see the finished rooms in our work.

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Questions

Common questions about our reviews

Where can I read Dallas Event Audio reviews?
On Google, WeddingWire, The Knot, Yelp, Zola and Facebook. Every one of those profiles is linked from the platform cards near the top of this page, and each link opens the full listing so you can read complete reviews rather than the excerpts here.
How many reviews does Dallas Event Audio have?
About 194 public reviews across the six platforms as of the day this page was built. That is 89 on WeddingWire, 44 on The Knot, 43 on Google, 12 on Yelp, 3 on Zola and 3 on Facebook. Yelp holds back another 123 on its not recommended list, which is linked near the top of this page. The counts move as new ones come in, so treat the number on the platform as the current one.
Where are most Dallas Event Audio reviews posted?
WeddingWire, with 89 reviews at 4.9 out of 5 and a 98 percent recommend rate. The Knot has the longest run of five star reviews at 44, and Google carries the widest mix of corporate, private and live music work alongside weddings.
What is The Knot Best of Weddings award?
The Knot gives it each year to vendors whose client reviews place them at the top of their category. We have received it three times, in 2021, 2022 and 2023. It is scored from what clients wrote, so it reflects the reviews rather than sitting apart from them.
Do you have reviews from corporate and private event clients?
Yes, and most of them are on Google, since the wedding platforms only accept wedding reviews. Company holiday parties, conferences, veterinary and medical education events, fundraisers and private parties all show up there. The corporate and private section above pulls several of them together.
Do the same people handle the sound and the DJ?
Yes. We are a sound company that also DJs, so the speakers, the microphones and the person on the decks all come from one crew on one phone number, and the sound system rental is part of the same booking. Reviewers tend to notice it as the timeline holding together and nobody arguing about the room.
Can you provide a certificate of insurance for my venue?
Yes. We carry liability insurance and can send a certificate naming your venue as additional insured, usually the same day you ask. Most Dallas-Fort Worth venues want it a week or two ahead of load in, and we handle that directly with the venue if you prefer.
How do I get a quote for my event?
Send us the date, the venue and roughly what you need, through the contact page or by phone. We will come back within 24 hours with a straightforward quote for the sound, lighting, DJ or video rental the event calls for.
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