I first worked with Split Second Sound and Vinny Esposito waaaaaay back in the early 2000's. I was a silly college kid on the homecoming planning board at Queens University of Charlotte and needed someone to deal with sound for our headlining act... wait for it... Sugar Hill Gang! That's right, we booked Sugar Hill Gang in 2002. What can I say? We had a limited budget. Flash forward 15-years to a much older but not much less clueless me on the hunt for a DJ for our wedding. I immediately remembered how easy it was to work with Vinny and reached out with that awkward "Heyyyyyy, I don't know if you remember me, but..." email. I'm happy to report he remembered me and was as happy to reconnect as I was. During our consultation, we reminisced about the good old times (musicians are full of shenanigans, y'all) and marveled at how much Split Second Sound has grown. Theirs is a story of hard work and determination paying off! When I first worked with Vinny in 2002, he was operating SSS out of his garage. Today, he has a beautiful office space in South Charlotte and a full team of employees. Anyways, I'm rambling. We obviously booked SSS for our wedding DJ needs and were so impressed from beginning to end. All the little details make SSS the best in the business. From the personalized chalk board sign welcoming us for our first consultation to their interactive website where you can provide details for run of show, must-play songs along with don't-you-dare-play songs, everything was a pleasure with them. We loved our DJ Anthony and his assistant Danielle. They were fun and interactive and probably most importantly kept us on track all night long! read more

They were so easy to work with! They share online documents when you book that you can edit right up until your event to input a must play and do not play list as well as special announcements though the night. We had DJ DeAngelo, he got there early, followed all our requests and made a great night of dancing! read more

I would not recommend Split Second Sound. I was recently a guest at a wedding DJ'd by Split Second Sound. My wife went up to the DJ booth where he asked "What do you wanna hear?". When my wife requested a song, he openly mocked her in front of a crowd of people. It ruined the evening we were meant to be celebrating our closest friends because of some incredibly unprofessional and degrading remarks. Anyone making comments like this on an occasion like a wedding doesn't deserve to be part of it. read more

Kristi Swanson: Professional, Energetic, Fun Thank you, for all your help planning (helping with mother/son dance) and making sure our guests had a great time at my son's wedding. We all enjoyed working with you and will highly recommend you to all we know! "You were absolutely amazing (the sweetest) and you made the entire night! I can't thank you enough, you were professional, energetic, and fun! Every guest was on the dance floor all night and I really have no words except how grateful we are!! read more

They failed to meet all of the requirements I needed for my wedding, they brought limited speakers that wasn't even louder than my party. When I called asking why I didn't receive the package that I asked for, they said they were limited on staff and couldn't provide what I required. They ruined my wedding and ruined a day that was supposed to be incredible. it was such an incredibly easy task that they failed to provide. All in all I am deeply dissatisfied and disappointed in their services. Would not recommend to anyone. read more

This company was very difficult to deal with when I was trying to find a DJ for my sisters wedding. Was recommended them by friends but I was disappointed with the staff will not be using read more

Initially we thought about having our friend DJ the wedding as we just imagined that he would be playing a few songs and get the crowd going. The GREAT experience with Split Second Sound started at the phone call as they were so welcoming. However what really blew my wife and I away was that they had a sign with our name on it welcoming us. They also went through recommendations for what has had success in the past. Little did we know we were leaving so much out. Long story short... We HIGHLY recommend the team at Split Second Sound and can say that everyone felt like the wedding was a blast. Thank You Split Second for making our special day more entertaining for everyone else :) read more

Great DJ's, great pricing, great customer service! We went with SSS after meeting LaVar at a wedding showcase- he was so friendly and enthuastic and made us feel like SSS could provide us with the 'keep the guests dancing' reception like we wanted....and we were right. ALL of our guests had a great time all evening until we had to leave! read more

We had split second sound as our DJ for my daughters wedding this past weekend. They were outstanding! The guests never left the floor all night ! A great mix of old and new songs ,our guests are still talking about how great the DJ was read more

Split Second Sound did a fabulous job on the Bravo Awards. Jonny is extremely professional, reliable and personable. We were thrilled he could join us again this year. GCAA Team read more

We LOVED our wedding DJs!!! We hired Split Second Sound for our wedding at the Ballantyne Hotel in June 2017 and we were SO pleased with their work, attention to detail, package pricing, and the great party we got from Charlie and JD!!!! We created a contract with SSS for the package and hours we needed, hired DJs for the ceremony and reception, and also added uplighting. We were assigned Charlie as our DJ who was wonderful in communicating before the big day about our music preferences, working with our timeline to make sure he had everything all set, and ensuring he knew everyone's names for announcing, etc. He was easy to commuicate with via email, phone and text to ensure that everything was planned and perfect! His assistant was JD who was also fantastic! The two of them worked hard to ensure that we had a great party. Our friends and family love to dance and Charlie and JD coordinated the best dance party ever! They even went around and changed our up-lighting colors to our requests throughout the night after dinner into the dance party. They seemed to truly enjoy their time with us and made our wedding day unforgettable. Everyone is still raving about our wedding and how it's the "best wedding they've ever been to"! For such comprehensive and quality service, the prices and professionalism are unbeatable - you'd be crazy to hire any DJ company in Charlotte that is not Split Second Sound. read more

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Wow! Split Second Sound was overall everything we an anticipated and envisioned. Everything was perfect and went so smoothly. The online portal is the best way to layout the day and it includes everything that you would or wouldn't even think of needing for the day. We are so pleased and absolutely couldn't imagine having any other DJ company. On top of having the DJ we also had the videographer through Split Second Sound and again, THE BEST! read more

Split Second Sound made our wedding stress free and amazing. They came highly recommended from our venue (The Duke Mansion), and they did not disappoint. Our consultation was very informative and helped us select the best package and DJ for our personalities. We selected Joey for his laid back style and interactive but not in your face presence. Joey got an otherwise awkward group of family dancing all night long! The website that SSS uses makes creating a reception timeline seamless. Their experience with wedding is so clear, and their professionalism made for a stress free reception. If you are questioning whether or not to use SSS, the answer is YES! Also, any extras that you decide to book through them will make your day smoother yet, so if you have the option use SSS for as much as possible. read more

We were referred to Split Second Sound for my daughters 11th birthday party by a friend who had nothing but the best things to say about the company. I can honestly say that all of our very high expectations were met and then some . . . DJ Chris P showed up super early to set up, was SO nice, listened to the girls long list of songs, engaged the gaggle of girls and had them all dancing on the back porch. He even jumped in right away to help when the table my husband set up collapsed!!! Thanks to Split Second Sound, Sadie headed into her first week of middle school on top of the world! read more

I can NOT say enough about how great Split Second Sound was at our wedding! Our DJ was by far the most raved about aspect of our reception! We were assigned Michael Glass as our DJ for the night and he was phenomenal. We met a few weeks prior to our wedding and went over every single detail of the night, including a lot of things I had never even thought of. He gave us tons of advice and suggestions for songs that went well with our personalities and details of our wedding. He called us again the week of and made sure everything was perfectly planned. He was very interactive with our guests and everyone was on the dance floor all night! The payment process was easy and I felt like Vinny took great care in explaining all of options to us before we made a decision. I can't recommend SSS enough! read more

We had the BEST experience with using Split Second for our wedding ceremony and reception - super professional while still fun! Our guests kept saying "I can't leave the dance floor, he won't let me, each song just keeps coming!!" - book Chad!! We are so happy that we did, a perfect experience! read more

We used Jonny from Split Second Sound for our wedding last week and couldn't be happier with the quality of services from start to finish! We gave him a run for his money. An Italian/American/Brazilian wedding with two very different generations present! He was fabulous. The music kept everyone (old and young) dancing all night long! I didn't think this was possible but he really made our night a blast! People can not stop talking about how great my DJ was! I also used them to stream the reception live via internet for our family in Brazil who could not attend. They are so professional and make your event worry free! I trust them with any event I will plan in the future! read more

Place doesn't give deposits back with ample amount of notice .... Not impressed with them at all

We LOVED Jonah and the SSS team! They DJ'd our wedding 2 weeks ago and did the most amazing job!!! I would hire them again in a second. Jonah went above and beyond to guarantee that the party flowed well and was a success! AND best of all...there was nothing CHEESY about it!! Fantastic job SSS!! Love you guys! read more

Split Second Sound is an awesome company and Chris is outstanding. He does everything you want and expect and more. He's fantastic and so easy to work with even with crazy requests. SSS is so easy to deal with overall. Great company. read more

We used Rashaad and Neil for our New Years Eve wedding and they were amazing. They kept the party going all night, were super prepared, and very easy to work with. The preparation on the front end was impressive and it showed at the wedding reception. read more

This is one of the very first reviews that I have taken time to actually write although I rely on the reviews of others to make important decisions and purchases all the time. My review will likely get lost in the thousands of excellent reviews that Split Second Sound receives. Weddings are expensive, but thousands of people cannot be wrong about SSS. Although a wedding is about you and your new spouse, it is also about the guests that have travelled near and far to spend the day with you. Depending on the size of your wedding, you may not have much time to spend with each guest, so it is your duty to make sure they have a great time. There is so much pressure to be the next best wedding and to put on a show, but chances are if you are paying out of your pocket with little help, you need the best bang for your buck. This is where Split Second Sound came in for me. A year and a half before my event, I chose the venue and I chose the DJ (based on reviews). It was so far out, but I had a plan. If everything fell apart, I knew there would be alcohol and Jonah Pearl! I didn't mind paying a little extra as security that his well-known presence would be there on the most important day of my life. You may be loaded, or have a parent paying for everything, or be on a really tight budget like we were. We decided not to have a wedding planner, but to have a party motivator. BEST DECISION OF MY LIFE! Jonah went above and beyond. He helped mix a special mother/son dance mix for my teenage son and I and participated in second lining (a New Orleans traditional brass band parade). I don't know how he got everyone on the floor, but grandmas were dancing and Jonah was too. At one point, I looked over and Jonah was collecting the sparklers from the sparkler exit and putting them in a sand bucket to dispose of. There are so many little things that you never think of. Jonah is TEAM BRIDE & GROOM for the day and you cannot ever put a price tag on someone that is willing to run the show, jump in to dance with your guests, and put you first on your important day. Jonah knew what he was doing, I knew what he was doing, and so did all 170 people in attendance. When people come up to you and ask for the contact information for your DJ during and after the event, you KNOW you picked right. Every single person said my wedding was the MOST FUN they had ever been to. I put a lot of work into making it fun, but Jonah was THE BEST wedding decision we ever made. UPDATE: Fast forward two months. My employer hired Jonah to do a Be-A-Star event for our division. Some of the executive team of Compass Group attended my wedding and immediately booked him for our work event. So whether a wedding or a large event, Jonah has your back. Don't settle for less at the cost of a couple hundred dollars difference. Book and know what you are getting... Trust the reviews! read more

We had an awesome experience with Levar and Split Second Sound. Michelle was also extremely helpful and responsive when we first contacted Split Second Sound to inquire about their services and the different package options. Levar was wonderful to work with. He took the time to come to our house before the wedding to get to know us and what we were looking for. He was a true professional, he has great passion for his job and it shows. The dance floor was full the whole night and it was because of Levar and his partner. We are truly grateful! We would not hesitate to refer Split Second Sound and Levar to everyone! read more

We hired Split Second Sound & requested DJ LeVar for our wedding at the Foundations For The Carolinas in August 2017 and are SO happy we did. We didn't want the typical wedding DJ, we wanted someone who could mix our favorite hip hop throwbacks with contemporary music in a way that would keep all of our guests out on the dance floor the entire night. We wanted to party! From the first meeting, LeVar was able to quickly pick up on the mood we wanted to set, and it felt like he knew us all along. We could not have dreamed of a more personable, attentive or talented person to be responsible for one of the most important aspects of our wedding reception. Once we booked, Split Second gave us a website that we could work off of throughout the year to collect our favorite songs and have one central place to keep our thoughts in order for the wedding -- this was so helpful as it's easy to forget older songs. During the wedding, LeVar and his sidekick Andre mixed SO many different styles and genres of music, even some of the obligatory parent requests in a seamless way that kept the party going. If you want your wedding to be a non-stop party, then you should hire Split Second Sound, DJ LeVar and Andre today! read more

Absolutely amazing! There truly aren't enough ways for me to describe how awesome Split Second Sound is! From our very first meeting everyone we came in contact with was personable and helpful. Our DJ Giovanni took the time to really get to know us as a couple, hear out what kind of feel and atmosphere we wanted to create and of course get to know our taste in music. Not only did we use Split Second Sound for our music needs (Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, & Reception) but we also utilized their Concierge service for our Day-of-Coordinator needs. Tracy was our Coordinator and she was equally amazing! I was a pretty hands on bride and so Tracy was right there every step of the way for during the final stretch to ensure that the day went according to plan and as close to perfection as we could get! This is certainly a high quality and high end vendor with affordable packages, all of which are absolutely worth the investment for your big day!! read more

Two words: game changer. Our wedding is being talked about amongst our friends as one of the best ever and a huge part of that was Jonah. Such a professional and genuinely great guy. By the time it was over, we felt like he was one of our best friends and the life of the party. He went out of his way to get a feel for our style, the vibe of the guests and the party we wanted to had, and somehow pulled all of that together into beautiful moments for the family, amazing dance party for the guests and a magical time for us as a couple. Cannot recommend him highly enough. If you're thinking about a band or a band / DJ blend, stop what you're doing. Just call Jonah and wait to be amazed. Thank you Jonah!! read more

Split Second Sound came highly recommended by the venue where we held my daughter's sweet 16 party and by the cake designer. They were right and DJ Bradley did not disappoint!! He was professional and engaging especially with the teens who typically don't dance! They say the music can make or break a party. Well DJ Bradley made my daughter's sweet 16 a truly memorable one! He played what we asked and had everyone dancing including the venue's staff! Thank you Split Second Sound and DJ Bradley...you will certainly be our go-to DJ for our future events! read more

Split Second Sound is AMAZING! We had Mike as our DJ and people were coming up to me all night asking who our DJ was and how we found him. We had our ceremony and reception outside on a rooftop and I was concerned a bit about the logistics of sound. After talking to Mike, I felt 100 percent at ease about the entire evening. Mike was so professional and handled everything throughout the night including the prelude music, ceremony sound, directing the flow of the evening, and making the reception a huge dance party. He played a wide variety of hits that got all ages on the dance floor and mixed them into each other very smoothly. Not only that, but he brought an assistant that basically went around, got people dancing and kept the dance party going all night. They were absolutely PHENOMENAL! read more

Kudos to Split Second Sound for helping to make our wedding day so wonderful! From my initial meeting last September up until the big day, I knew I had partnered with the right company to really bring my party to life. I was so glad we decided to hire the best professionals in the business because it really helped make the process painless and effortless, and the results were exactly what we hoped for. Michael met with me and Brad several weeks before our wedding day, and quickly understood the feel and energy we wanted to capture. I walked away feeling totally confident we were going to get what we wanted, and I appreciated the professionals taking the wheel and handling the details. From the very start, Michael and Neil set the tone for the wedding and were able to deliver what I wanted in ceremony music. We took a slightly less traditional approach, and I have to say, I received compliments throughout the evening on the selections. My reception was full of "good time" guests, and that is exactly what they got! Michael and Neil read the crowd so perfectly and kept the dancing going from the 1st song to the last. I am so glad I selected Split Second Sound and would use them again for upcoming events and most definitely recommend them to anyone! Thanks again for being such an important part of our big day!! The memories we made (especially on the dance floor) will last us a lifetime! You really did create an experience worth every penny. read more

These guys did an amazing job, not only during the wedding, but also during the planning stages. They payed attention and listened very carefully to who we are as a couple and what we wanted for our big day. We are an international couple, bride is from Sweden, and they knew that it was an important part for us to incorporate. They truly went above and beyond with service! I would recommend them any day, and cant wait to have another event that I will need them for! read more

First wedding experience with DJ DENNIS was amazing! He was great, personable, polite! Last night, upon my suggestion, my best friend chose Split Second and got DJ MIKE.. as Matron of Honor, I requested to play a song for the bride and he was completely rude to me. This was a sober wedding, I hadn't requested any other songs or anything of that nature, and his response was "You have to asks the bride's permission b/c she said no more older songs". Now my best friend, sure I see her saying something like that... but it was his delivery and the fact that I was trying to play her OUR song. I KNOW she would have loved it, but the moment was ruined by him. He could have been more polite about it and just said "I'll see if I have it". But he totally EMBARRASSED me and I felt like a complete idiot trying to do something nice for my best friend. He knew I was the MOH, he introduced us, I had the dress on... but apparently I was a nobody to him. read more

My wife and I hired Split Second Sound for our wedding this past September. They came VERY highly recommended and we thought we made the right decision. On our wedding day the service was terrible. Our D.J Joey, never got up to interact with our guests, he let 45 minutes go by with no music and rushed all aspects of our wedding. When we asked him to play fast music and pick up the pace, he was rude and advised us "this is how southern weddings are done". Our guests were really disappointed. When I spoke to the owner, Vinnie , he was very nice and really seemed like he was going to make this right. He said he would call me after doing research into the matter. That was a month ago and I haven't heard from him since. PLEASE DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME WITH THIS COMPANY!! Your wedding is the most important day of your life and they practically ruined ours. read more

I worked with Split Second Sound to book a DJ for my brother's wedding in November 2013. I have been to several big weddings in Charlotte where Split Second was the entertainment (Ritz Carlton, Hilton Center City, and the Omni), so I knew they could provide a fun time. However, we didn't have as big a budget for music like some of the other weddings I attended, so we went with their entry level package and I was a little concerned that they would send us an "entry level" DJ. I was COMPLETELY wrong! From the first phone call with our DJ to the very end of the wedding night, Terrence was unbelievable to work with. He was prepared the day of the wedding, arriving early with a detailed timeline of the wedding day including the times of first dances, toasts, dinner, cake cutting, etc. and even worked with us to make a few last minute tweaks and changes to the timeline. We had discussed the type of music we wanted played but didn't give very many specifics and Terrence couldn't have done a better job! He had a nice jazz/big band selection during cocktail hour and then amped it up for the wedding party entrance and really got the guests excited with his personality and enthusiasm (but not in an annoying way like some DJs). We warned him that the wedding guests were not big dancers so getting people on the dance floor would be a challenge. Terrence did a great job playing music that involved everyone (old and young) and really kept the wedding momentum going all night. I noted Terrence's attention to detail and willingness to go above and beyond on many occasions throughout the evening. During dinner, Terrence noticed that there wasn't any catering staff to prepare the bride and groom's dinner plate, so he grabbed two plates and went to the buffet and prepared the plates for the bride and groom. Although this might seem like a small detail, I believe that NO bride or groom should have to prepare their own dinner plate on their wedding and since Terrence had prepared their plates for them, it gave them more time to mingle with their guests. Terrence also made sure the bride and groom had a drink all throughout the night to ensure that they never had to go to the bar. Since there wasn't a wedding planner to stay on top of these details, we really appreciated Terrence going the extra mile and making sure the evening was seamless. I would highly recommend Terrence and Split Second Sound to anyone looking for a DJ for their next event. You will not regret this decision! Their overall quality of service and professionalism far exceeded my expectations. read more

When it came to selecting my wedding vendors, there was no question who I would be booking with for DJ services! Split Second Sound has a stellar reputation and came highly recommended by several of my friends who have booked them in the past. We were NOT disappointed! After contacting SSS, we met in-office for a presentation of the various services they offer. We opted for a package that included a DJ, DJ assistant, cocktail & reception music, as well as uplights. Once the contract was drafted, signed, and the deposit paid, my husband and I were provided access to an online portal where we could customize the details for our big day. I loved that we were able to log in any time, any where to add songs to our playlist as soon as they popped into our head! After getting set up with the online portal, we were matched with DJ Jonah and Assistant Tony. Jonah then contacted us to schedule an in-person meeting to discuss our vision for the big day. At the meeting, we reviewed the information from the online portal and discussed additional details we overlooked or were struggling with. Jonah was very thorough in going over the timeline to ensure we were on the same page as our vendors and event coordinator. The week of the wedding, Jonah was very attentive to my last-minute questions and tweaks to the timeline. He was able to custom mix a song for our introduction, as well as color match the uplights to a photo I provided! When the day of the wedding arrived, DJ Jonah and Assistant Tony arrived early and greeted us warmly. I was a bit stressed that day, as most brides are, but they instantly put me at ease and reassured me of the wonderful night they had planned for us. Once the reception began, Jonah's professionalism as an event host shined as he smoothly guided the course of events. He and Tony even went around to the guest tables during dinner to take song requests! I thought that was a wonderful, personal touch. Tony proved to be an excellent party motivator by leading the crowd in a line dance to break the ice. Once the party was rolling, Jonah was able to read the crowd and control the energy so that the entire night flowed perfectly! Guests of all ages were thoroughly entertained and enjoyed themselves immensely. My husband and I received so many compliments about how memorable our reception was thanks to Split Second Sound. I couldn't thank Jonah and Tony enough -- it truly was the best night ever! read more

Jonah Pearl with Split Second Sound far exceeded our expectations as the DJ for our wedding this past July. He met with my husband and I prior to our big day to talk about expectations, song choices, and the overall feel we were going for at our reception. After this meeting with Jonah, I was positive we made the right decision by choosing Split Second Sound. He came prepared with lots of questions/suggestions and a timeline for the reception. Since we decided to forgo the day-of wedding coordinator, Jonah assured us that there was no need for one as he would be assisting with this during the cocktail hour and reception. He was always several steps ahead of us and keeping us on track of our timeline and we are so thankful for that! I am 100% positive that the evening would not have gone so smoothly without the help of Jonah! Now, onto the entertainment - Jonah followed through with all of our requests, even last minute, night before the wedding father-daughter song requests. He put so much effort into making our reception a blast before and during the party and it clearly showed. So many of our guests were floored by Jonah's meticulous song-planning for our party. Some comments we received the morning after our wedding were, "Best.Reception.Ever.", "Can you get married again? We had a blast last night!", "You had the BEST DJ EVER!". The dancing is what people talked about and it's all because of Jonah! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making our big day so memorable and fun, Jonah! read more