good place to buy hi fi stuff

bruce wayne · 06-03-2002 02:20PM #1

Hi,

Does anyone know of any good sites to buy stero equipment (particularly speakers). I can only find Richersounds and Peats, but can't find what I want there. There are some good stuff on UK sites but they dont seem to deliver to Ireland.

Any ideas. The real crime is there's some great US sites that are selling lovely mission's, JBL's and Bose speakers from $100 ???

Any ideas anyone ?

Mayshine · 06-03-2002 02:34PM

I have to say that richer sounds is your best bet in town, they will generally get you stuff if you ask for it specifically.

However alternatives are Lyric Hifi (sister to ricehrsounds, put more upmarket), Clooney Audio in blackrock (seriously upmarket), HM entertainment in Blackrock and dawson st. normally have some hifi seperates and speakers

Does any one else know anywhere else, because I baught all my equipment through these there places???

_CreeD_ · 07-03-2002 04:05AM

HiFi Corner (Beside Virgin) is decent for cables and mid range components.

Try Walrus.co.uk too, some very nice equipment. I picked up my speakers there and if they'd ship those they'll ship anything to Ireland.

07-03-2002 01:09PM

Yeah,
I was disappointed by the lack odf decent hi-fi/homecinema shops in Town.A friend of mine has told me of another good one to check out but I've forgotton where(near the hairy lemon somewhere?) but I will ask and post back later.

Have Richer sounds got a decent sound demo room built yet?
Last time I was in there it was pretty cramped-all the amps/receivers and speakers imaginable,but you couldn't hear any of them:(

As regards online try:http://www.homecinemaheaven.com/
They do special offers for members of:http://217.33.154.203/forums/
Thats the DVD forums across the water(temporary url,which may change as they are moving) To get the special offers you have to be a member of that forum and purchase through their Sticky in the bargain form.
I have found prices ,even with Sterling and courrier costs to be cheaper than Richer sounds.
There are many other on liners of course but this one is the only one I've done biz with so far and found them good.
mm

Kali · 07-03-2002 10:20PM

that homecinemaheaven site doesnt seem that cheap.. was about €100-€150 dearer than richersounds (for a few marantz dvd players), before delivery.. though how much typically are those discounts you mentioned?

techtronics seem to be the best uk online store i've come across.. (uk richer sounds prices are usually dearer than the irish ones after conversion..)

www.etronics.com i've found to have very decent prices as well.. us site though, and shipping is a bit costly, though could be offset by savings.

maybe a few more urls and this could be a worthwhile sticky topic?

08-03-2002 10:12AM

Kali,
They were around €80 cheaper than Richer for the Marantz sr7200.
I wanted a pioneer dv646a (dvd audio) in early december.Richer said it would be well after Xmas before they would get one.
My RXV620 was also about €50 cheaper after delivery.
Marantz have put their prices up in the UK by £30-£50 in the last week

However as is usually the case many hi-fi stores will have old stock-The HCH prices have gone up on their new stock.
I got my order in days before that phew! They've added another £30 onto the black and £80 onto the Gold one!!

Their forum discount has been typically £30-50 stg on gear over £300 ie 10%

yeah I agree theres lots of places.Hopefully more will post here with their experiences,customer service etc

gandalf · 20-03-2002 10:38AM

Heres a site for cables, speaker stands etc based in NI. I've used them on several occasions and they provide excellent service and their prices seem to be good.

www.beyondhifi.net

Gandalf.

20-03-2002 08:10PM

Gandalf, they're good

Am about to buy cables.
mm

Kali · 11-04-2002 01:38AM

www.hificomponents.de is definitly worth a look..
cheaper than richer sounds before delivery.. and they do a wider range of electronic products.. Denon & Technics are the two main brands sold.. Sony/Yamaha & Philips get the odd look-in.

_CreeD_ · 25-05-2002 07:08AM

www.hificables.co.uk
Very personable, great searvice and range of accessories and the only place in the Uk/Irl I know of that stocks Auric Illuminator (try it you fools!...:)...)

ttcomet · 06-06-2002 11:55AM

www.hificomponents.de
I ordered goods from this pace. The first half of the order turned up on time the second half is now about 4 weeks late.
Any time I contact them they say it will be delivered next week.
I think the trick is to make sure what you order is in stock. If it is out of stock then don't bother ordering it.
Regards
ttcomet

General_Lee_Erudite · 22-07-2002 11:00PM

I have to say that if you really just want to see the top of the range **** then Cloney Audio in Blackrock(Dublin) is your best option.

I presume you are all familiar with Skywalker Sound, who have just recently fixed up all there sound studios with B&W Nautilus 801 Series speakers, which are available in Cloney BUT they will set you back 10,000 Euro a speaker. You and George also.

ozpass · 01-08-2002 12:09PM

As regards Richer Sounds not having a demo room.....

When I lived in leeds, UK, they offered a 7 day no quibbles money back guarantee so you could demo. a piece of equipment on your own system and bring it back if you didn't like it. I took advantage of this trying out speakers (3 lots) and they were good to their word each time.

Richer Sounds may not be the ultimate cheapest anymore, but it's worth the extra few euro for an upfront, no bulls**t service.

I can also confirm they'll get anything you want ordered for you- whether they'll insist on your actually buying it first though......

daveg · 07-08-2002 09:24AM

I dont agree with the statement above. I have used richersounds on several occasions (all good) but when I tried to order a pair of mission 77ds's I was told on numerous occasions (by the manager) they will be in stock next week or I'll check our suppliers and will call you back (never did). They had they speakers on their UK site so I asked if he could ship them over... No was my answer.

I've eventually had to order them from the UK (to a friend in the UK).

bucks73 · 09-08-2002 02:17PM

I dealt with Richersounds in Cork for the first time a few weeks ago and found them pretty good.

They didnt have the Mission m72s I was looking for so I went for the m74s with a pretty good discount. They had the rest of my order and everything was delivered the next day.

ozpass · 09-08-2002 02:25PM

I bought a secondhand Panasonic VSA-E03 from Richer Sounds in Cork for peanuts. As a result I wasn't too upset that it didn't have a remote or come with a box.

They 'phoned me the next day to say that they'd found the remote and the manual, which they duly handed over to me when I called in.

Pretty good service, if you ask me.:)

demac · 06-01-2003 11:01PM

Try also AV Imports on the Naas Road. They normally sell to the trade but every now and then seem to open to the public.

Cork · 26-01-2003 02:05AM

What is the best no frills hi-fi system - eg radio,cd & tape?

Somerhing like for a bedroom - a micto or mini model?

Borzoi · 28-01-2003 05:39PM

My Pioneer 100CD file changer is dying at the moment - so I've been looking aroung to replace and expand.

Am currently thinking this
SONY CDP-CX455
a monster 400CD changer - too big now, but soon...

Have priced it up
Richer Sounds Irl €589
Richer Sounds Uk website: not available
Sony Shop: €569

This crowd (among others in the UK) http://www.hiwayhifi.com have it priced at stg£270 inc Vat and mainland delivery, but will quote delivery for all of Europe. Which is €422, even allowing €40 to ship, thats a saving of over €100.

So Richer and Sony Irl can kiss my...

For even more fun (and curiosity) I priced in the US at $299 - a massive $250 cheaper than here

Mr. Fancypants · 28-01-2003 05:41PM

Check this out....

http://www.techtronics.com/uk/shop/611-sony-cdp-cx455-cd-player.html

Doesnt include VAT, but delivery will be £25 sterling. Havent worked it out, but it might save u a few bob.

Borzoi · 29-01-2003 10:43AM

Thanks for that Mb, the price works out to be the same.

Have you used techtronic - I'd prefer to go with a company that people can recommend, if possible.

Mr. Fancypants · 29-01-2003 11:39AM

I ordered this : http://www.techtronics.com/uk/shop/50-pioneer-dv-656a-s-multi-region-dvd-player.html from them this week. They seem professional, only unusal thing about them is that they ask for a scan of your credit card and a bill to stop credit card fraud.
Im waiting for it to ship at the moment. Ill let you know how i get on if you want.

BTW, the DVD player works out over €100 cheaper than Richer Sounds when you take into account Tax and Courier Delivery.

Mr. Fancypants · 04-02-2003 10:22PM

Just to follow up. Recieved the DVD player yesterday

Exactly 1 week after ordering. Was quite impressed with the level of service throughout. You can track it from the moment of ordering all the way to your door.

Fabritzo · 15-02-2003 08:46PM

dvd good good (test, don't mind me)

daveg · 28-02-2003 10:03AM

I've just found this German website. They ship to Ireland for €22. I bought a car stereo off there sister company a while back. Excellent service and prices.

commited · 18-03-2003 09:55PM

www.hyperfi.co.uk are also dirt cheap..
Another vote for Cloney Audio also..
They take car of you no matter how much you are spending + have a good selection of second hand stuff
Im not that impressed with Richersounds..
Guy I talked to had never heard the Arcam 7SE or 8r, which were pretty common when I had them.
Also their dem room is basically the storage room..
Found the guys in Lyric Hifi to be v. helpful + he even told my dad wot the problem was with our TV so we didnt have to buy a new one..
Hi-fi corner is OK..
Hm is quite good..
HAd alot of help from them when I was looking at separate systems..

demac · 19-03-2003 09:40AM

Lyric Hi-Fi and Richersounds are part of the same group/owners.

If anyone is looking for a new Hi-Fi, Richersounds have the award winning Denon DM-30 for €349. This beauty has won the best Hi-Fi award for somthing like the last 3 years or somthing. It consists of a CD player and FM Tuner.

Watch out that the version offered by Richersounds doesn't include speakers !!!!!

bucks73 · 19-03-2003 10:09AM

Thats because it doesnt come with its own speakers. Denon selected a pair of missions to sell as a package so you could buy with or without speakers.

Thumper Long · 07-04-2003 02:00PM

The best speakers money can buy (at a reasonable price) are sony pascal speakers SAVE835ED 140W handling per satellite speaker, 200W subwoofer Aluminium diecast bass reflex bodies and the sound definition from these is amazinglist price €969 can be got for around €900 in the sony centre blanchardstown where i got mine, they obliterate bose acoustimas and other half hearted efforts from mission etc. get them u wont b dissapointed

p.s. richersounds is gone bankrupt

commited · 07-04-2003 06:59PM

Originally posted by Thumper Long
The best speakers money can buy (at a reasonable price) are sony pascal speakers SAVE835ED 140W handling per satellite speaker, 200W subwoofer Aluminium diecast bass reflex bodies and the sound definition from these is amazinglist price €969 can be got for around €900 in the sony centre blanchardstown where i got mine, they obliterate bose acoustimas and other half hearted efforts from mission etc. get them u wont b dissapointed

p.s. richersounds is gone bankrupt

WTF!!!
R u sure bout rs?

Thumper Long · 09-04-2003 12:00AM

RicherSounds is gone for good €800000 in debt, shame.

good place to buy hi fi stuff

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