4.9 out of 5 stars and 314 reviews Best of Weddings (9x).
4.9
(314)843 North Providence Road, Media, PA
About this vendor
Schaffer Sound Productions is a DJ and Lighting company based out of Media PA servicing Philadelphia and the surrounding areas. In business since 1977 Schaffer Sound Productions has performed at thousands of weddings in our 40 year history.
Details
Equipment
- Sound Equipment
Music Genres
- Classical
- Country
- Dance
- Disco
- Folk
- Hip-Hop
Music Services
- MC Services
- Recorded Music
- Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
- Ceremony
- Reception
Awards and Affiliations
9-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2026.2025.2024.+6 more.
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Hall of Fame
Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.
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4.9
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We had the absolute best experience with Schaffer Sound for our wedding! Chris was our reception DJ, and he went above and beyond to make sure the music and overall vibe were exact...
ly what we envisioned. He met with us multiple times beforehand, took the time to really understand our vision and music preferences, and was so thoughtful about making sure our must-play songs were included. He was also amazing at reading the room and knowing what would keep our guests on the dance floor while still staying true to the music we wanted.
We also used Schaffer Sound’s photo booth, which was such a fun addition! Our guests loved it, and we especially loved that they created a photo book with all of the photo strips for us to look through after the wedding. It was such a special keepsake.
Our venue also happened to use Schaffer Sound for our after party, and they did an amazing job there as well, keeping the energy going and the party going strong. We truly couldn’t recommend Schaffer Sound and Chris more! They were professional, attentive, and such an important part of making our wedding celebration so much fun.
We had such a great experience Dave from Schaffer Sound Production for our June wedding! He did an amazing job keeping everything running smoothly throughout the reception. We also...
added the uplighting and dance floor party light package, and we’re so glad we did. The lighting looked amazing and added so much to the atmosphere of the reception and dance floor. Most importantly, he kept our guests on the dance floor the entire night! The music was great, the energy stayed high, and everyone had such a fun time. We couldn’t have asked for better for our wedding and would definitely recommend!
When choosing a DJ, ask yourself two simple questions: What do I want my DJ to be? And what would my nightmare DJ look like? You already know the answers. Keep it simple—you truly ...
get what you pay for, and that's why Ken Schaffer should be your first and only call.
I've experienced enough bad DJs over the years to know I wasn't leaving my daughter's wedding to chance. I was paying for the wedding. I happily let the bride and her mother choose the venue, caterer, flowers, and photographer, but the DJ was my decision.
With more than 35 years of radio and professional DJ experience, Ken Schaffer made our wedding absolutely perfect. From coordinating seamlessly with our family, the caterer, and the venue to ensure everything ran flawlessly, to creating an unforgettable father-daughter dance, Ken kept the celebration moving from start to finish. He had everyone smiling, singing, dancing, and wanting more.
Don't take chances with the one person responsible for the flow and energy of your event. Call Ken Schaffer—you'll be glad you did.
We are so grateful to have had Schaffer Sounds be a part of our special day! Kevin was absolutely amazing—he played all the top hits our guests wanted and kept the dance floor movi...
ng. What impressed us most was how quickly and seamlessly he navigated our last-minute switch from an outdoor ceremony to an indoor one due to the rain. Between Kevin’s expertise and the fantastic Photo Booth attendants, the night was flawless. We walked away with memories that will last a lifetime!
Having a packed dance floor and good music was a major priority for us and Schaffer sounds more than delivered!! Our dance floor was packed the whole night and our guests had a bla...
st! We are still getting compliments from our guests! Dave was our DJ and everything went according to plan and honestly even better! Highly recommend Schaffer Sounds for your wedding!
Schaffer Sound was great! Not only are they more affordable than other companies, but they were so easy to work with—no fuss at all. From the ceremony to the reception, everything ...
went incredibly smooth. Dave really listened to what we wanted — our guests kept complimenting on how great thr playlist was. There were also a few things we wanted to mention like our audio guestbook, a group photo and a special birthday, and Dave didn’t miss a beat!
Recommend to couples who don’t want to break the bank and don’t want any surprises from their DJ. Did the job.
There were some snags, but nothing big that would make me feel nece...
ssitates a negative review. The whole vendor seeking process can be overwhelming, and the DJ was a vendor we weren’t seeking anything over the top from.
We just had our wedding last weekend, and our DJ Kevin Henley was the BEST!!! He played everything we wanted to hear, and had our guests up and dancing all night long which is exac...
tly what we wanted. Could not recommend more!!!!
We can’t say enough amazing things about Dave from Schaffer Sound Productions! He absolutely nailed every moment of our wedding at the Abbie Holmes Estate. From first dances and sp...
eeches to dinner and the dance floor, everything was seamless. The transitions were perfect, the energy was incredible, and he kept the dance floor packed the entire night!
Dave took the time to understand exactly what we wanted — our vibe, our must-plays, and even the songs we didn’t want to hear — and delivered it all flawlessly. He read the crowd perfectly and made the night flow effortlessly. The music, sound, and photo booth were top-notch, and his professionalism and personality made working with him so easy and fun. Some guests even begged him to keep going after the wedding ended!
So many of our guests told us it was the most fun wedding they’ve ever been to, and we owe so much of that to Dave. If you’re looking for a DJ who genuinely cares about making your day unforgettable, book Schaffer Sound Productions — you won’t regret it!
Having a good DJ for our wedding was one of our non-negotiables when my now-husband and I started wedding planning, especially since his family is Latino and we wanted a large vari...
ety of music played. Needless to say, Schaffer Sound made the entire planning process easy and enjoyable. They have an online portal for you to write down your music choices, along with every little detail you want included in the reception. Chris met with my husband and I to review our selections a few weeks before the wedding, and our DJ, Dave, met with us a few days before the wedding to finalize our music, fine-tune the timeline of the night, and get us excited to dance. Dave had everyone on the dance floor all through the night, and our main compliment post-wedding was just how much FUN everyone had! I'll gladly recommend Schaffer Sound to everyone I know -- they helped create the fun and energetic wedding of our dreams.
Jimmy was so fun! He listened to our requests, but also kept an eye on the dance floor and had my friends dancing like crazy. Our ceremony queues were all on point as well! Thank y...
ou so much for such a great night.
Dave had the group dancing from the start! We’ve had nothing but amazing reviews from all of our guests - from 25 to 75 years old! It was a blast, he followed our general instructi...
ons perfectly. It was just dancing the entire time! The after party was also amazing!
Chris was the DJ for our wedding on December 6th, and I cannot recommend him and Schaffer Sound highly enough! From the moment we booked him, Chris was incredibly attentive, profes...
sional, and so helpful. The online portal through Schaffer was simple to use and made it easy for us to plan and customize everything.
Chris took the time to listen to all of our music requests and truly delivered on our vision. He played an amazing mix of songs that kept everyone dancing and having the time of their lives all night long. Our guests still rave about how fantastic the music was at our wedding—it was the perfect soundtrack to our celebration!
If you’re looking for a DJ who will make your event unforgettable, we wholeheartedly recommend Chris at Schaffer Sound. You truly won’t regret it!
We had Chris from Schaffer Sounds as our DJ and one of his daughters as our photo-booth attendant and they were absolutely fantastic from start to finish. The music was fantastic a...
nd the photo-booth was spacious and super easy to use. Chris was so personable and every single guest absolutely loved him and the atmosphere he created. The dance floor was bumping all night! We would recommend them a million times over!
Chris was incredible! He played all our requested songs and the remaining playlist fit the night perfectly! Everyone was on the dance floor all night and we couldn't have asked for...
a better experience!
Working with Schaffer Sounds for our wedding was a very smooth process! Their coordinating staff was very helpful and our DJ played all of our requested songs!
The best DJ hands down. I’ve actually had three of my friends who are engaged now ask for my DJ contact information. He got the vibe of the crowd he let me have the microphone when...
I asked. He made sure that I knew about any speeches that weren’t scheduled to make sure I was comfortable with whomever wanted the microphone at some point. The PLAYLIST MY GOD IT WAS PERFECT.
We can't recommend Schaffer Sound and Chris enough for a wedding! We had the pleasure of working with Chris as the DJ for our wedding. He was very helpful during the planning proce...
ss in thinking about song selection and the timeline of the reception. At our reception, he played everything we requested and made great selections of high-energy songs that fit our vibe all night. Throughout the reception, and the next day, everyone was raving to us about how good he was and how good the sound was. He also created some surprise moments with us and our crowd that we will always remember. We also used Schaffer's photobooth package at our reception and the props were the best I've seen at any wedding, everyone loved them. 10/10 for the full experience
Schaffer Sound was wonderful to work with! Music/DJs can really make or break an event so I was nervous and did a lot of reviews. A (highly critical friend) recommended them; and I...
'm so glad she did! Chris was easy to talk to! He was friendly, professional and made us feel comfortable. They didn't push any extra ticket items or agendas which was huge bc we went with a basic package and yet they treated us with utmost respect and courtesy. The day of, Kevin, was awesome! He did exactly what I asked him, which was just get the party started and keep it going! He did just that!! He was so good and he was very easy to talk to when I had requests. Totally trusted his professional insight to timing and flow of the reception. Very grateful Schaffer Sound worked so hard to make sure we and our guests had a great time! Definitely would recommend them!!
Chris and David at Schaffer Sound were absolutely fantastic to work with! They played everything we asked for at all the perfect moments, and it felt really personalized. We also l...
oved the photo booth!
We had our wedding and ceremony this May at Glen Foerd and we went with Schaffer Sound for our DJ and sound system. They did such an excellent job. They were very professional and ...
took care of everything without a single hiccup. The best part was our DJ, Michael Rose, who was exceptional. We had a tricky crowd with a mix of generations and song requests in 2 additional languages other than English. Despite that, he handled it perfectly, reading the crowd and perfectly matching and setting the mood. I'm so glad we had him as our DJ. If you want a seamless experience, I highly recommend Schaffer Sound and asking for Michael Rose to be your DJ.
Chris Romanelli and Schaffer Sound were so easy to work with for music and lighting for our wedding. We liked being able to plug all of the details into an online form. Our DJ, Cor...
ey Prince, played so many songs that we and our guests loved that we hadn't even thought to include on our "must play" list. He did a great job reading the room and interpreting our music tastes. He was professional and attentive throughout the day and helped direct the flow of the event.
My husband and I got married on May 10, 2024 and hiring Schaffer sound was the best decision!! From start to finish, the music was incredible and the dance floor never stopped. Pri...
or to the wedding, they were super communicative and the portal was very easy to use. We loved having a say in what songs to play during what parts of the day and everything played out perfectly. We had Dave for our reception and he was awesome. Would highly recommend hiring them for your special day!!
Schaffer Sound was incredible! They were our DJs for ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, AND after party. All of our guests complimented the music selections- there was something p...
layed to get everyone up, dancing, and singing! They honored my “must play” songs and my “do not play” sounds. It was the best time. Dave and Mike were our two DJs they were very professional and accommodated all of our needs/wants. Leading up to the wedding, we had a planning meeting and week of phone call, going into the wedding I felt completely confident in all the plans for the day, they were very reassuring and communicative. I can’t say enough wonderful things about Schaffer Sound, I highly recommend using them for your wedding or event!
We had an excellent experience with Schaffer Sound at our January wedding! Dave has an incredible "announcer" voice and made sure that everything went smoothly from the ceremony to...
the reception to open dancing. Chris also did a fantastic job making us feel comfortable with all of the prep leading up to our wedding day. We're so happy we went with Schaffer Sound and would recommend them to anyone!
My husband and I are glad we went with Schaffer Sound. We had a really great experience with every interaction and the guests had a great time at the wedding. There were a few thin...
gs that we discussed prior to the big day that didn’t happen at the wedding (we requested not to play the full “first dances” and they were, etc.) but nothing was significant enough to be an issue at all. DJ Mike was awesome and I’m really glad we got him for our event. We would definitely recommend Schaffer Sound
We couldn't be more thrilled and appreciative of the experience that Schaffer Sounds provided on our wedding day. Scott was our DJ and we were so impressed with how he was able to ...
time everything so perfectly - our ceremony music, intro music, first dances, cocktail/dinner hour and reception music were all spot on and seamless. What stood out to us the most was how Scott was able to take our song requests and taste in music and skillfully adapt to the mood of the crowd. The reception was an absolute blast and the dancefloor stayed packed until the end because Scott's timing and song selection was on point. We even skipped dessert so that we didn't have to leave the dancefloor! We had the absolute time of our lives and can't thank Scott and Schaffer Sounds enough for an unforgettable celebration and memories that we will cherish forever.
Chris from Schaffer Sound was a pleasure to work with! From initial meetings to the day of the wedding, he was incredible and had everyone on the dance floor for the whole night- j...
ust like we envisioned! We would recommend Schaffer Sound, specifically Chris, to everyone!
I cannot emphasize this enough - if you are looking for a DJ for your wedding, book Schaffer Sounds - you will NOT be disappointed! If fact, many of our guests have told us they ha...
ve never seen a dance floor so packed the entire night at a wedding full of all age groups. Dave was absolutely incredible. He was professional, friendly, reliable, and very talented. He knew exactly the songs the crowd wanted without even being asked. Dave even took some videos of our night including the last song where everyone circled around us and sent them to me the next day. While the price we paid to have them as our DJ for the night was extremely reasonable, I would have paid even more to book them, they are THAT good! He made our night absolutely perfect and I have him to thank for how much fun our guests had! Thank you to Schaffer Sounds - you are the BEST in the business!
LOVED our DJ Mike! Whole experience was great, so easy to work with and flexible. Definitely recommend
Our DJ- Chris, was absolutely AMAZING! He had the dance floor packed the entire night. We can not thank Schaffer Sound for making our wedding SO much fun. They answered all of our ...
questions efficiently and truly went above and beyond. From our ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner and the reception- it was perfect. Our guests raved about the music and how much fun they had and that is all thanks to Chris at Schaffer Sound. We can not recommend them enough!
Our venue had a very short list of allowed DJs, due to sound ordinances in the area, which is how we settled on Schaffer Sound DJs. Overall, they did a wonderful job and helped to ...
make our wedding a success!
Schaffer Sound DJs had a great prep worksheet for us to fill out, detailing the type of music we like and wanted at our wedding, must plays and do not plays, etc. That helped us think through what we wanted, and articulate that clearly.
As I've read in other reviews here, it definitely would have been better if we could've met with our specific DJ before the wedding, to talk through the timeline and how we wanted certain items to go (announcing a family photo moment, announcing the end-of-the-night send off) - we did have a meeting about this, but that was with Chris, who was not the DJ at our wedding. That would've helped to avoid a few small snags, but frankly I was having such a good night that those things didn't bother me during the wedding.
The other thing that I wish I'd specified beforehand was how I wanted our ceremony sound set up. There was a big microphone stand in front of me and my husband during our wedding, which got in the way of photos and wasn't really necessary, as we were handing the microphone between us, the officiant, and readers. That was a bit disappointing, but could have been easily resolved by specifying more clearly what I wanted, or by having someone check out the set up before the ceremony began.
I really appreciated how much our DJ tried to work in requests from our guests. We had a "I promise to play if the DJ plays..." question on our invitation, and he worked a surprising number of those requests into the night, which was really fun!
Overall, Schaffer Sound DJs did a great job, and I'm very glad we chose them to DJ our wedding! Would highly recommend.
our wedding in October 2023 was perfect using Schaffer Sound Disc Jockeys. Everyone was on the dance floor the entire evening
Don't hesitate to book this company for your party ...
needs.
Our DJ was the BEST! He kept the music going all night and really made the entire night. My husband and I still have friends mention how amazing the music was and how lively the re...
ception felt all night!
We hired Schaffer Sound for our wedding on 9/2/23. They NAILED our ceremony entrance music and the reception. My family LOVES to dance and from the moment the music started, we wer...
e on the dance floor the entire reception. Our guests have not stopped raving about how incredible the DJ was. A majority of our guests/friends are millennials and everyone had a blast!
Schaffer Sounds kept the party going all night long for our wedding! One of the first things our guests raved about is DJ Mike and how he played such a great variety for all ages. ...
He also checked in periodically with my husband and I to make sure we were enjoying ourselves :-)
Schaffer Sounds did a great job for our September 2023 wedding. Their online portal made it easy to submit music for our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception, and allowed us to s...
hare 'must play' and 'do not play' songs - which the DJ stuck to! We also had a planning call a few weeks ahead of the wedding to make sure everyone was on the same page, so we were confident it was going to be a great night. Super professional and easy to work with, and I would recommend them to anyone getting married in the Philly area!
We worked a lot with Dave and Chris leading up to our wedding. They were both very professional, informative, friendly and prompt in responding to all of our questions. The plannin...
g process was flawless. Dave was our DJ at the wedding and he was INCREDIBLE! All the songs we requested were played and we got so many compliments from our guests about the DJ. The dance floor was packed all night!!
We had the best time with Schaffer Sound! Everyone was so helpful and friendly! Our DJ for our wedding (DJ Mike) was the BEST! He was so good at reading the crowd and played amazin...
g music! Would definitely recommend to everyone!
My husband and I used Schaffer Sound as our DJ for our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. Our DJ was interactive, communicative, and he did a fantastic job at our reception. H...
e read the crowd well and constantly kept them on their feet. We had such a lovely time with him. The only thing that did not work well was the microphone at the ceremony. Our officiant asked to do a sound check before the ceremony and he said no, and then there was a ton of feedback and cutouts during the ceremony. Otherwise, it was great working with Schaffer Sound from planning to shutting down the party!
Schaffer Sound DJs are incredible! Dave Schaffer did such an amazing job! He handled every announcement flawlessly and the dance floor was so crowded! We wanted an upbeat, high ene...
rgy reception and Dave delivered! It was such an added plus that he was very experienced with every wedding facility we considered, and him and the team at The Ballroom at The Ben worked perfectly in sync with each other. Anytime I called/text them before the wedding they either picked up the phone or called/text me back very quickly. They were always known for their legendary customer service but I got to see it first hand and it is so impressive. Me and my new husband would recommend them to anyone and have already given their name to several of our friends who are engaged! Thank you again Dave and thank you to Chris in the office for answering my questions as well. It was the wedding day of my dreams and me and my husband are so grateful!!!!
Mikey was our DJ and he did an awesome job playing music to our crowd. Mikey also helped keep the night flowing. We didn’t meet with him before the wedding but he knows how to keep...
the party going! Any time we needed information related to our guests, Mikey had no problem relating the message. Great communication from all the staff at Schaffer!
Chris from Schaffer was the DJ at our wedding, and the experience was great the whole way through. The sound was loud and clear, our guests complimented the music selection multipl...
e times through the night, and he was flexible with making some last minute adjustments to our party introductions with no problem! The dancefloor at our wedding was lively the whole night through, and it's all thanks to Chris and the Schaffer team.
Dave Schaffer was the DJ for our wedding and was absolutely amazing. He made sure to follow up so he had all of the correct timelines and names for introductions. He had the dan...
ce floor full all night long. Highly recommend and wish we could do it all over again.
We were very “picky” when it came to the music we wanted played at our wedding. Chris went above and beyond and hit the nail on the head. The music was absolutely perfect and we we...
re getting compliments all night!! Everyone loved Alice In Chains for dinner music! Very accommodating!
HIRE THEM. Excellent from start to finish. Chris was awesome to work with. They played all the songs requested and kept the dance floor moving all night long! Dance floor was packe...
d and everyone commented on how great the music was. Chris knows how to entertain a crowd and keep the energy flowing.
We were married on 11/19/22 and almost a week later we’re still hearing from guests that they’ve never been to a wedding where they danced all night long. Dave absolutely made our ...
night, and we can’t thank him enough.
We told Dave that with the exception of one or two slow songs that we wanted to dance the night the away, and he delivered. Never was there a lull in the party. Working with Schaffer Sound was beyond easy from start to finish. Chris was so great at answering any questions with super quick response times. He made sure our planning forms were filled out correctly, and was kind enough to note updates just a few days before our wedding. Dave worked with our venue to ensure that the our first dance songs were played exactly when we asked. Dave also arranged a surprise intro for my dad that NO ONE knew about. He also made sure our outside ceremony sound was flawless, and was a true hero outside in the very chilly 40 degree weather. Our cocktail hour music was also spot on with classic rock songs we loved that weren’t appropriate for reception dancing. Dave was engaging, charismatic and took requests from family members. He made sure our reception was personal, and a blast all at the same time. We loved it, thanks again Dave and Chris! Hire Schaffer Sounds for your wedding, you won’t regret it!
Schaffer Sound was great!! They were so easy to work with from information zoom calls, an online portal, questionnaires to get an idea of our music taste, etc. Our DJ was great and...
really altered the music based on the crowd. He kept our guests on the dance floor for the entire night!
Schaffer Sounds was a fantastic vendor to work with! Dave Schaffer and his team did not disappoint ! the check in meetings with Chris for planning we’re informative and easy going....
The day of the wedding everything was so smooth. Schaffer provided DJing for our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. They played every song we wanted, respected our “don’t not play list” and kept the party going all night. One of the best compliments we get still from our wedding was how great the music was!
We hired Schaffer sound to DJ our cocktail hour and reception. From the very beginning when we met with Chris, Schaffer Sounds made it easy to plan out what music we wanted to have...
played on our special day. Scott our DJ was amazing and kept our guests on the dance floor the entire reception. He played a mix of music that all of our guests loved. Schaffer is a must-hire for any wedding or event!!
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843 North Providence Road, Media, PA
Schaffer Sound Disc Jockeys