Joe Calise
PresidentSights - N - SoundsJoe Calise has been working with electronics his whole life. Tinkering as a child and then starting a Car Stereo and Security company while getting through High School. Joe then moved into the commercial space of Satellite TV, and designed many Sports Bars and Night Clubs in the 1990’s. When the club owners would ask for him to come to their home and setup a system, it was then that he realized his true passion would be fulfilled in the High-End Residential category. Through the years we have also worked on Private Aircraft and High-End Luxury Motor Yachts.
Starting with Television connections, and maybe a pair of speakers on a Patio, the business has evolved to complete Home Technology. As the owner of Sights-N-Sounds, Joe focuses on the day-to-day business operations, sales and marketing, but on a rare occasion you will still see Joe pull up in a truck and help solve a problem that is deemed “impossible to fix”.
Joe has served on many Consumer Electronics Advisory Counsil’s and served on the CEDIA Awards committee for 3 years. Joe was also a contributing editor for the old Custom Retailer Magazine.
Joe joined the Interior Design Society in 2012 and found his way of giving back. He served on the Long Island Board of Directors for 11 years and joined the National Board in 2022 and currently serves as the National Vice President.
Sights-N-Sounds is a family-owned business and Joe has been the only owner operator for over 35 years and will service you and your clients anywhere in the world. Two of his sons Joey & Anthony have joined the company and are the future and legacy of Sights-N-Sounds
Dreamhouse Team: Real-World Design–Build Partnerships in Action
Two established designer–integrator teams examine how their collaborations hold up under real project pressure—where aesthetics, infrastructure, budge…Two established designer–integrator teams examine how their collaborations hold up under real project pressure—where aesthetics, infrastructure, budgets, and timelines don’t always align. Through side-by-side comparisons, the panel will unpack how ea…Two established designer–integrator teams examine how their collaborations hold up under real project pressure—where aesthetics, infrastructure, budgets, and timelines don’t always align. Through side-by-side comparisons, the panel will unpack how each team navigates system visibility vs concealment, millwork coordination, lighting loads vs fixture intent, rack location compromises, network planning, and late-stage changes that affect both form a…Two established designer–integrator teams examine how their collaborations hold up under real project pressure—where aesthetics, infrastructure, budgets, and timelines don’t always align. Through side-by-side comparisons, the panel will unpack how each team navigates system visibility vs concealment, millwork coordination, lighting loads vs fixture intent, rack location compromises, network planning, and late-stage changes that affect both form and function. Beyond drawings and specifications, the conversation will address client management: who owns which conversations, how technical constraints are translated into design language, how disagreements are presented (or not) to the homeowner, and how unified communication protects trust. Designers, integrators, builders, and architects will gain insight into collaboration models that balance creative vision, system performance, and customer experience without eroding margins or relationships.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
