How Much Does It Cost to Rent a Sound System in Los Angeles?
Real 2026 day rates for renting speakers, subs and DJ packages in LA, what's included, and when a full Void Acoustics system is worth it.
“How much does it cost?” is the first question almost everyone asks us, and most rental companies make you fill out a form before you get an answer. Here are our actual 2026 day rates in Los Angeles, what each setup is right for, and what changes the price.
Quick answer
| Setup | Price per day | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Pair of QSC K12.2 speakers | $250 | Speeches, dinners, small indoor parties |
| Powered PA: 2 speakers + 18” sub | $350 | House parties, backyard events, launches |
| Powered PA Plus: 4 speakers + 18” sub | $550 | Larger rooms, split spaces, longer throws |
| All-in-One DJ + Sound: XDJ-RX2 controller + PA + mic | $525 | Birthdays, mixers, first-time DJ setups |
| Vinyl DJ + Sound: 2 turntables + scratch mixer + PA + mic | $575 | Vinyl and scratch sets |
| Club DJ + Sound: 2 CDJ-3000s + DJM-900NXS + PA + mic | $775 | DJ nights, pop-ups, promoters |
| Void Acoustics system with engineers | Custom quote | Festivals, weddings, brand activations, 150+ guests |
Extra days on pickup rentals are half the day rate.
What’s included
Every package comes ready to play: speaker stands, every speaker and power cable, and for the DJ packages, an Odyssey DJ table plus a Shure SM57 mic with its XLR cable for toasts and announcements (a mic stand is free on request). You’re not hit with a separate line item for stands or cables.
Powered speakers and DJ packages are pickup and drop-off rentals from our base in Playa del Rey: you collect the gear, set it up, and return it. If you’d rather not handle any of it, ask about delivery, setup and an on-site engineer, which we quote per event.
What changes the price
- Guest count and space. Outdoors and bigger crowds need more speakers and a sub. Sound disappears fast with no walls to reflect it.
- Dancing vs. talking. Speeches need coverage; dancing needs low end. A sub is the difference between background music and a party.
- Number of days. The first day is the full rate, and each extra day is half.
- Delivery and operation. Self-pickup costs nothing extra. Delivery, setup, sound check and pickup are quoted based on location and load-in.
- Power. Off-grid sites need a quiet inverter generator.
When to step up to a Void Acoustics system
Powered speakers are great up to a point. Once you’re past a casual party, have a headline DJ or live act, or the venue has strict volume limits, a designed system sounds better at lower volume and covers the space evenly. Our Void Acoustics systems are delivered, tuned and run by at least two of our engineers, then struck at the end of the night. They’re quoted per event based on the system size and your timing.
Ready to book?
Pick your setup on our quote form, add your date, and we’ll confirm availability within two business days. Not sure which one you need? Tell us about the event and we’ll recommend one.
