Most of the DJs I know rent from EMI Audio, when they have gigs at venues that lack a sound system…read more So when a couple friends of mine asked me to MC their wedding at the Minnesota Zoo (which doesn't have a sound system), it was a no brainer as to where to go. The DJ I worked with (DJ Tyrone) suggested I ask for two hi packs (huge thigh-high 15'' speakers) with stands, and quarter inch cables. I called several days before to make the reservation. They just asked for my name, contact information, and credit card number. The next day, I picked them up. Below is the breakdown of the costs: -Speakers: $60 each. (You should get at least two.) -50 Ft Quarter-Inch Cables: $2 each. -Stands: $5 each. -Wireless Mic And Accessories: $37 Regarding their staff, they're very knowledgeable and friendly. They answered every question I had without any eye rolling or hesitation. The only thing EMI Audio could improve upon is getting better speaker stands. The speakers did not snuggly fit into the holes, and considering that they are worth almost up to a couple grand, they should rest on something a bit more secure. Other than that minor complaint, I would definitely use EMI Audio again in the future!

THIS is how you run a professional, top-notch, customer service-driven AWESOME business! Every…read moresingle experience that I've had with EMI, from walking into the facility to equipment selection to checkout and even the quality of the gear, has been TOP NOTCH and unparalleled within their industry! I am a regular customer and will continue to be for a long, long time!

First rate equipment and service! I definitely recommend these guys. Helped me out if a jam in a…read moresnowstorm!

Cinequipt and their staff are phenomenal. Joe and Dave explained everything in detail and I was…read moreimpressed by their knowledge. Greg is also super duper awesome!

I had never rented equipment for a stage performance (speakers, microphones, mixer). They were…read moreextremely helpful in advising me on what equipment to use and set up was relatively easy for a first timer. They treated my event as if it were their own. Pricing was competitive with a larger firm. Great, friendly service!

I've used Audioquip for a wide variety of situations when I needed to build out an existing audio…read morerecording kit for one job only. Seems to me a good production rental house doesn't just buy the latest new stuff, they actually try to think through the situation engineers face in the field. Rob and his colleagues choose high-quality items and are constantly on the lookout for the best new solutions. They know their stuff and keep the gear well-maintained. Long may they run.

I needed a couple chairs for the Black Women's Expo and found this place through a Yelp search…read more The guy who answered the phone was friendly and quickly told me all that I needed to know. I picked up the chairs the next day. It was a little more than $5 to rent two chairs for three days. They had another guy bring them out to my car for me. The chairs were sturdy and not terribly uncomfortable. Returning the chairs was just as quick and easy as getting them. Will be back if I need to rent some chairs or other items that they carry. They've got a lot of stuff, so if you're having an event, this might be your source!

I rented linens and some other things from ABC for a graduation party. When I arrived to pick up…read morethe items at 9:30 AM, the linens were not available. They told me I would need to come back later (I did not have time to return--it was a 20 minute drive to get there) and they refused to refund the $24 charge. The worst part was that they lied to me and told me that my contract said that I couldn't pick things up until noon. Nowhere on the contract did it say that. In fact the hours were prominently stated in more than one spot as 7:30 AM - 5 PM. I checked the website too and did not find that statement anywhere. If you are going to stick me for a $24 charge at least don't lie about it and blame me for the problem. You could admit your mistake and just tell me tough luck on the charge. What a terrible way to run a business!