BEST UK HI FI RETAILER

[Cookie]

Best UK Hi Fi dealer/ retailer?

 

[Al ears]

Best UK Hi Fi dealer/ retailer?

Best for what?
all might have very helpful staff but they will only have certain manufacturers kit in stock.

 

[bigboss]

Depends on several factors.

 

[GSV Ethics Gradient]

My experience with Richers has always been great - for the mass market I don't think you can go far wrong there.

 

[Gray]

Audio T gave me home loans, a decent discount and good after-sales service.
Good luck with finding better.

 

[Cookie]

Depends on several factors.

All round service, from purchase to return of faulty item.

 

[nopiano]

I can think of a few that stand out for particular reasons, but the best is usually the nearest one that you can build a good relationship with.

 

[bigboss]

All round service, from purchase to return of faulty item.

Richer Sounds are amongst the best in business for after sales support. There are many independent retailers who are excellent too. Little Audio Company in Birmingham for example.

 

[MrPenkwin]

With my experience I've had no issues with Richer Sounds. Never ever push a sale or jump on you when you walk in. They're not ones to forget about you when you have a return too, I've had stuff that has unfortunately lapsed the returns period and they've always helped and given a satisfactory outcome. On the odd occasion you may find stuff cheaper, but I like knowing that if I have any issues they're always dealt with and the products have a good warranty on them too.

 

[Cookie]

With my experience I've had no issues with Richer Sounds. Never ever push a sale or jump on you when you walk in. They're not ones to forget about you when you have a return too, I've had stuff that has unfortunately lapsed the returns period and they've always helped and given a satisfactory outcome. On the odd occasion you may find stuff cheaper, but I like knowing that if I have any issues they're always dealt with and the products have a good warranty on them too.

Years back Richer Sounds were best avoided. Seems they've upped their game.

 

[MrPenkwin]

Years back Richer Sounds were best avoided. Seems they've upped their game.

I can't vouch for that, I assume that was when they first started and were sellling used equipment. They may have encountered some teething issues.

 

[Oxfordian]

HomeMedia in Maidstone, one superb dealer.

 

[insider9]

Best is your local hifi shop. Pickup a phone to whomever it is that's nearest to you. Support your local shops before they all perish.

 

[Gray]

Years back Richer Sounds were best avoided. Seems they've upped their game.

I think (generally) you're right.
I've used them since they were established. It hasn't all been good but lately they seem better to me. Julian giving his staff a share in the profits was a masterstroke - made them happy, so naturally the customers felt the benefit of that too.

 

[aversaurus]

I've never thought about who's the best I've delt with .I would probably say richer sounds I've never had a problem and spent a few Bob with them over the years

 

[idc]

For online dealers, I have found dv247 music store easy to deal with and order from. They have got round Brexit by having a warehouse in the UK as well as Germany. Others, such as Thomann and bax music got complicated when ordering.

 

[Stuart.W.D]

Easy one for me great kit, helpful advice and an excellent showroom 👇🏻

Home page - HiFi Corner

HiFi and home cinema online

www.hificorner.co.uk

Best one in Ireland 👇🏻

HifiHut.ie - Ireland's leading experts in Hifi and Home Cinema Systems

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[DIB]

Over the years I can't think of a single dealer that I wouldn't recommend to be honest, maybe I've been lucky.

The only times I've had issues have been when buying on Ebay from non-trade individuals.

 

[Tinman1952]

I think (generally) you're right.
I've used them since they were established. It hasn't all been good but lately they seem better to me. Julian giving his staff a share in the profits was a masterstroke - made them happy, so naturally the customers felt the benefit of that too.

And now they own the company!
They used to say ‘by Royal Appointment’ and I was always intrigued as to what they had sold to the Queen or Prince Charles perhaps….?

 

[jjbomber]

I was always intrigued as to what they had sold to the Queen or Prince Charles perhaps….?

Obviously it would be:

Crown

Crown Audio - Professional Power Amplifiers

www.crownaudio.com

 

[Gray]

They used to say ‘by Royal Appointment’

...and at one time they held a world record - I think for the largest sales volume from the smallest space (pretty sure one of their shops was an ex railway signal box).

 

[Deleted member 2457]

Richer Sounds, John Lewis and Peter Tyson are good.

 

[Al ears]

Sevenoaks and Ortons Audiovisual are crap from my experience!

you might need to edit that before picked up by admin.
besides it has nothing to do with the question

 

[Cookie]

you might need to edit that before picked up by admin.
besides it has nothing to do with the question

Good to hear the good and bad.

 

[Al ears]

Good to hear the good and bad.

Then perhaps a rewording of the question might be in order. 🙂