Poll Sound started in 1924 broadcasting a World Series game to a live audience in downtown Salt Lake City, and we’re still here 100 years later dedicated to the same craft that Harry Poll started all those years ago.
Our HistoryWe strive for audio perfection and deliver a personalized customer experience through a knowledgeable, friendly staff, utilizing leading-edge audio technology.
Our goal is to provide our clients with the best possible value in audiovisual services. We define value as the highest quality and performance at the lowest cost. Lowest cost alone is rarely the best value, and improper design is never the best value.
We uphold the principle of direct communication as a cornerstone of our culture. We believe in being responsive, clear, transparent, and efficient in our interactions. Being direct is a value that guides our actions and decisions.
We consider honesty and integrity to be the foundation of our success. We are committed to fostering a culture where honesty is not just a policy but a way of life. This commitment is evident in every aspect of our operations, from internal communications to customer relationships.
Craftsmanship is our heritage. It’s the commitment to delivering work that stands the test of time, reflects our passion, and sets the standard for excellence in our industry.
Our commitment to continuous learning is at the heart of our culture, shaping the way we approach challenges, foster innovation, and develop our people.
We recognize that our collective success is built on the strengths of each individual. Being a team player is an integral part of our culture that guides our actions and shapes our workplace environment. We achieve more together than we ever could individually.
Together, we thrive.
We understand the importance of planning ahead as a fundamental driver of success. We believe that proactive and strategic planning is the key to achieving our goals, adapting to change, and ensuring sustained growth. Our commitment to forward-thinking is ingrained in our culture, shaping the way we approach challenges and opportunities.
First, we work closely with you to uncover your unique vision for your backyard and pool. This phase involves detailed discussions and creative brainstorming to ensure that every element aligns with your desires and lifestyle. Our goal is to seamlessly blend innovation and elegance, transforming your initial ideas into a stunning, personalized blueprint.
Harry continues to build his system and advertise it for hire. He begins building and installing sound systems for others.
Harry begins using trucks to help elevate the loudspeakers. This practice becomes highly refined in subsequent years.
Events and installations slowed. Harry took a job as a radio station engineer and ran his company part time on the side.
Systems and equipment inventory continue to build. Harry changes the name of his company to “Poll Sound Service” and is hired to provide sound for the Utah Pioneer Centennial trek from Winter Quarters, Nebraska to Salt Lake City, Utah.
Harry takes on a partner who is a specialist in television repair. The company name is changed to “Poll & Austin Sound Service.” Consumer audio and TVs are sold out on our first storefront and 1099 South State Street in Salt Lake City.
The Poll & Austin partnership ends and the company focuses strictly on sound systems. Installation and rental have grown substantially. The company name is again changed to “Custom Sound by Poll” and the company relocates to the corner of 17th South and 11th East in Salt Lake.
The company continues to grow, providing sound and intercom installations, repairs of commercial and consumer electronics, retail sales of HiFi, and of course, rental and sound services. A dealership for Conn Organs and Pianos was secured. The showroom included HiFi, organs, and pianos.
The company relocates to a dual location, 3068 and 3096 South Highland Drive. 3068 was commercial sound and Rental, 3096 was HiFi, pianos, and organs. The company name was again changed to “Poll’s Sound and Music.”
The company continues to grow, with installations and rental jobs over the entire intermountain region. The Rock ‘n’ Roll era was well underway and the company invests heavily in equipment to handle the need. The company begins building custom loudspeakers for installations.
After 50 years of successful operation, the Poll Family sells the business to the Timothy family. Deward Timothy has been a long time employee and takes over management of the company. The organ and piano division was discontinued, the 3096 location was dropped. The name is changed slightly to “Poll Sound and Music.”
The company continued to grow, more installations, more rentals and rental equipment.
After 50 years of successful operation, the Poll Family sells the business to the Timothy family. Deward Timothy has been a long time employee and takes over management of the company. The organ and piano division was discontinued, the 3096 location was dropped. The name is changed slightly to “Poll Sound and Music.”
The first PSS-4 is built for our concert production system. By 1985, with dozens built, this loudspeaker begins to dominate our concert sound system.
With the discontinued repair of consumer equipment, the company name is shortened to “Poll Sound.”
While previously focusing on strictly audio, our first modern audiovisual system is installed in the Cliff Lodge at Snowbird resort. Having outgrown the West Temple location, the company moves to 4026 South Main Street in Salt Lake.
Concert sound starts to tread towards hanging loudspeakers rather than stacking them on the stage. All PSS-4 cabinets are retrofitted with flying hardware.
In 2006 Poll Sound further establishes itself in the market by opening a location in St. George. This location services Southern Nevada, Northern Arizona and Southern Utah.
Poll Sound experiences tremendous growth. Investing heavily in L-Acoustics, SSL and Yamaha in the Rental and Production division. We also complete major installations at BYU’s Marriott Center, University of Utahs Huntsman Arena, and Park City’s Eccles Theater.
Poll Sounds Rental and Production division outgrows their space on Main Street and moves into its own location, a 20,000 SF building on the west side of Salt Lake City.
Long time employee of the company Tyler Robinson purchases the company from Deward Timothy and brings on two amazing partners Cole Adams and Richard Payson. Collectively they are carrying on the long legacy in the third chapter of Poll Sound.