Dealers in the North East?

[theexcitableboy]

Hi,

Anyone else out there from the North East will be familiar with the headache of actually finding somewhere to buy hifi things! There was a time when we had Richer Sounds, Superfi and Sevenoaks here in Newcastle. Lintone were here for a spell too, but alas, all we have now is a rather small Richer Sounds, who have more interest in selling TVs than anything else!

Does anybody know the closest place I can find KEF speakers? I really want to demo the Q300s against the Monitor Audio Bronze BX2s. I'd like a listen of the B&W 685 too, I'm going to purchase one of the three. :?

Many thanks!

Joseph

 

[bigboss]

I was about to suggest Peter Tyson, but can't find any KEF products on their website

http://www.petertyson.co.uk/index.shtml

 

[bigboss]

According to KEF's website, Richer Sounds is the only one in Newcastle. You may have to travel to Edinburgh (The Home Cinema Centre) or Leeds.

 

[Dave_]

Still a Lintone in Gateshead. Also have Newcastle hifi in Kenton, not sure if the stock KEF, theres also Music Matters in Darlington that do though...

 

[geordie777]

Still a Lintone in Gateshead. Also have Newcastle hifi in Kenton, not sure if the stock KEF, theres also Music Matters in Darlington that do though...

Yea the Linetone shop in Gateshead is very good with excellent service to just got a Rega Deck there and they had a vast range of kit to choose from

 

[theexcitableboy]

Thanks for all the help. For getting a look at some KEFs, it seems Edinburgh or Darlington are my only options. I did look into Newcastle Hifi in Kenton but they don't stock a great range, no sign of KEF or B&W.

Seeing as I don't drive, this is going to be trickier than I thought :wall: I can't see myself with a KEF Q300 box on my lap on the train, there's barely enough room for your legs as it is! Not to mention the extortionate fares if it turns out to be a wasted journey!

I might pop across to Newcastle Hifi, it's linked to Peter Tyson so they might be able to order me something in.

Cheers!

Joseph