Bring Back the Music -and the Memories to Go With It
Immersive sound. Engaging visuals. Private sessions designed to spark memory, emotion, and connection - right at home!
What to Expect
Designed for Independent Seniors - and the Families Who Care About Them
Private one-to-one sessions. No groups. No facility programming.
Comfortable listening levels—always
Music is played at comfortable, conversational sound levels, never loud unless a guest prefers otherwise. Volume is adjusted thoughtfully throughout the session based on personal preference, room acoustics, seating distance, and time of day, so listening remains enjoyable and easy.
Simple, flexible formats
Sessions may be enjoyed one-on-one or shared in small groups and are offered in homes and community spaces throughout Wake Forest, Raleigh, and nearby communities.
Guided only as much as you want
Some guests prefer to listen quietly. Others enjoy light conversation about the music or the experience itself. Both approaches are welcome, and the pace is always set by the listener.
A space designed for listening
Equipment is arranged with care and adjusted to the room to support both attentive listening and easy conversation. The environment is meant to feel welcoming, not technical or intimidating.
Familiar music, beautifully presented
Sessions often begin with music you already know and love. The focus is on clarity and balance rather than volume, helping the music feel natural and engaging without being fatiguing.
No prior knowledge is needed—just a love of music and a willingness to listen.
About Us
Our Mission
Golden Ears Audio creates private, immersive listening experiences for independent seniors -- combining high-fidelity sound with thoughtfully selected visual elements to deepen comfort, familiarity, and emotional connection.
The Story Behind Golden Ears Audio
Eric Murray
Founder, Golden Ears Audio
U.S. Army Veteran and Wake Forest resident
The idea began while spending time listening to music with his mother, a former teacher with classical voice training who loves opera and great performances. Those listening sessions became some of their most meaningful moments together -- often with great food and wine :>).
Golden Ears Audio was created to bring that same sense of comfort, memory, and emotional connection to other seniors through private, immersive listening sessions delivered right at home.
Golden Ears Audio began with my mother
She spent her life caring for others as a teacher and had a deep love for music, especially classical and vocal performance. As she grew older, I noticed how much joy returned when we listened to music together on a proper system.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please reach us at eric@goldenyearsaudio.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
We are aiming for March. Updates will be posted along with general pricing structure. We may not return calls till things are operational, but we cannot WAIT TO MEET YOU OR YOUR FOLKS!
Our business is built around providing guided listening and viewing experiences for senior citizens who may not have the knowledge, streaming services, or equipment to be able to do so. We are not a reseller nor do we provide equipment for rent. Visits are supported by a fully equipped, mobile audio-visual cart.
Golden Ears Audio began as Golden Years Audio, a name chosen to reflect a focus on seniors and the role music plays in quality of life as we age. Music often carries deep emotional meaning, and the goal of the business is to help bring those meaningful listening experiences back into focus.
As the business evolved, the trade name Golden Ears Audio (TM) was adopted to reflect the type of service being provided. “Golden” speaks not only to age, but to quality — a careful, respectful, and refined listening experience. “Ears” emphasizes the listener, not the equipment. Together, the name reflects thoughtful listening, not technical excess.
The logo is built around the golden rule of two-channel listening: the balanced triangle formed by the left speaker, right speaker, and listener. When those three points are in harmony, music sounds natural and immersive. The inverted triangle also echoes the shape of a diamond stylus on a vinyl record, symbolizing accuracy and care.
At the center of the design is the listener. Every experience is built around the person, not the technology. Subtle vinyl-inspired elements reference musical memory and nostalgia, while the gold-on-black palette reflects restraint, warmth, and respect.
Golden Ears Audio is about removing complexity, focusing on comfort and clarity, and helping music feel present, familiar, and meaningful again.
Rather than installation, we can provide professional advice and suggestions on modest systems that can include audio equipment, TV, music and video sources, and assist with setup and cabling - at the same rate. We take pride in helping our customers in their path to having their own listening solutions.
We are open each day from 12pm to 8pm. However, we are available outside of these hours by appointment and may respond to Text/SMS.
Listening sessions are always set at comfortable, conversational sound levels—never loud—unless a guest prefers otherwise.
Volume is adjusted thoughtfully based on the room, distance from the system, time of day, and individual comfort, so the experience remains enjoyable and relaxed throughout.
Fees
We are beginning demonstrations to get feedback on session duration and the pricing structure. More to follow.
Initial resources create the need to stack sessions with individual senior independent living facilities in Wake Forest and NE Raleigh. Please contact us if you feel the service could be enjoyed at your senior parents' place and we'll get things started.
Care to Walk Through an Experience Session?
- The greeting. We give an overview of session, chat about likes and desires, seating, and AV cart placement
- We assess audio and video assets in place and determine which to use, or use of entire mobile AV solution
- We make connections that may involve facility or home WiFi, HDMI from their TV, or Airplay from their mobile device, etc.
- Final check and power-up
- Next, our guided listening experience begins! You/your folks determine streaming content, but we can suggest and demo when helpful.
- Cessation leads to sharing of how it was received, followed by returning everything to as it was, collapse integrated speakers and TV if used, and roll away.
Golden Ears has a fully equipped standalone rolling cart with WiFi access point, quality two-channel audio and 32" TV. We can demo streaming services, suggest our ever-growing public playlists, and engage about memories, bands, soloists or the weather!
Get in Touch
Call to Set Up a Future Listening Session for Your Folks
Operational Hours
Open today | 12:00 pm – 09:30 pm |
Golden Years Audio LLC
Golden Ears Audio
We create relaxed, high-quality listening experiences that help people reconnect with music they love.
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