Our Story
Sound Image was founded in 2001 by Richard Jenkins and Lawson Hale. Our love of music is what drives our passion for all things Hi-Fi.
If the goal of a Hi-Fi system is to faithfully reproduce the original performance, what better way to find out than use one of your own!
Our mission at Sound Image is a simple one – help others to develop a more personal connection to the music they love and cherish. We feel music is most enjoyable in its purest form, with nothing in the way between the listener and performer. Hi-Fi systems can and do get in the way, so it’s our mission to minimize these effects. By carefully selecting partners in the industry that share our core values and understand music fundamentals, we can offer systems that will thrill our customers for a lifetime.
Over the course of our 22 year history, we have come across many manufacturers that understand clearly the principles of music, and many that sadly do not. Through comparative listening, we have carefully curated our portfolio to represent some of the most competent and thoughtful minds within our industry. One of our core brands – Linn Products – even produces and sells their own recordings. If the goal of a Hi-Fi system is to faithfully reproduce the original performance, what better way to find out than use one of your own!
Never content, we constantly challenge ourselves to find new and better methods to achieve our stated goals of preserving music in its most natural form. Curious minds that we are, new experiments and ideas sometimes fail but we ultimately gain knowledge in the process. To conclude, we are not standing still on our journey towards musical nirvana, and all are welcome to come along for the ride.
What Our Customers Say
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Lawson and the Sound Image staff are very knowledgeable and helpful. Communication was great and all services were done in a timely manner.
Fernando Bauermeister
September 30, 2024I was replacing my existing whole home audio. I had done my research and settled on a Linn Streaming Server. I found Sound Image was a Linn distributor and that's where I met Lawson. He came out to my house and did his due diligence. He made several recommendations that all made sense. He ordered the hardware, came out and did the install. I am absolutely over the moon with the job they did. The sound inside and outside of my house is fantastic. Lawson knows his stuff!
Mike Bland
June 12, 2024THE Best customer service! Attention to a client unparalleled and I’ve never experienced as much willingness to help as Lawson has provided during our encounter. Would not look elsewhere even if they don’t carry what you wanted, just pick from what THEY distribute, won’t regret it!
Nick Shavladze
May 2, 2024 -
The hospitality, Service and attention to detail that I experienced from the owner (Lawson Hale) and his son (Declan) at Sound Image was second to none. I couldn't be more pleased. They revived and updated my old Linn LP-12 turntable that I bought new in 1984, and now it is better than ever. If you are looking for a Linn dealer in the Southeast (USA), this is the one!
Ray Reese
April 18, 2024I have known Lawson Hale for over 25 years, as well as Richard Jenkings. They know all there is about high end sound systems, the sound of superb music and home theaters, have great work ethics and impeccable manners. I highly recommend them. FC, Atlanta.
Francisco Chevres
February 15, 2024Lawson at Sound Image was very responsive, kind and thorough. Will definitely work with him again!
Sweta Gurnani
September 27, 2023 -
Sound Image Atlanta is fantastic! They have selected many brands that offer great value and produce incredible sound. I bought a pair of DeVore Fidelity speakers, and the whole experience was great. The owner, Larson Hale, is a terrific guy, who loves music as much as he loves high end audio. I will be shopping with Sound Image again!
Brent Uptain
March 30, 2022I spent a very pleasant afternoon with Lawson and his protégée, Declan, when they delivered and installed a new subwoofer at my home. They brought it in and placed it, diagnosed a compatibility problem with my amp, and modified the cable leads to eliminate the problem. I’ve been doing business with Lawson for around thirty-three years. I’ve always been very pleased with the level of service he provides and with his guidance in choosing equipment. Nice to see nothing has changed. Thanks.
Steven Knight
February 27, 2022Lawson was very knowledgeable and patient answering my questions about adding a high-fidelity digital front end to my system. After helping me choose the right components, he delivered, set up and taught me how to use them. Thoroughly professional. The results exceeded my expectations and delivered very musical, pleasing sound.
Bob Persons
January 22, 2022
