Best audio companies and dealers

Audio Connection, Verona,NJ

Owner, John Rutan, who I have known for over 20 years is tops in the field.

I purchased Vandersteen 5 speakers, still own them, from John. 
As I ordered the Birds Eye Maple finish, they took several months before delivery. This was 1999-2000.

We we had moved to Tennessee during this time.  
John drove down to set the speakers up! An 1800 mile round trip.
NO CHARGE! 

Try try to find this kind of service anywhere in the audio industry.
John is the best. 
THE MAYOR OF VERONA, NJ




 

- 1 on Rogue Audio. My experience is the exact opposite of lradder. They were not very helpful and their Stereo 100 is an overpriced boat anchor. Their dealer Wolfsong audio is a poor excuse for an audio dealer, or I should say wheeler-dealer.

Conrad-Johnson on the other hand, is fantastic, attentive and responsive. Their products are among the best that money can buy, albeit pricey.

+1 on Upscale Audio. They are very good with service and Kevin won't steer you wrong. The Prima Luna amps I bought from him are dope. I also bought a BAT phone pre from him. When dealing with BAT you are talking to Victor, the man.

For on-line, my experience with Audio Advisors is mixed. It seems they don't have a place to setup and audition equipment is what I was told by one of the sales people. So when they give advice it is not from personal experience, just the company line. Music Direct is very different. Everyone in sales has some in-depth audio experience plus they can listen to what they are selling you.

At the top on my list is Sound-Smith. Peter Lederman is a genius. The products are incredibly good, extremely high quality and a terrific value. Peter Green the support person is attentive and thorough.

David Weinhart is a great guy i have had great experiences with him since my go to dealer AUDIO IMAGES Allentown pa went out of bushiness was shopping there with my dad since i was a kid  

In the past few years I've dealt with Galen Carol Audio and Upscale Audio, both remotely, and been very pleased. Knowledgable dealers with excellent service and fair pricing.

Emotiva located in Franklin, TN. They give you a 5 year warranty and are happy to discuss any issues you think you may have. Joe Laliberte (repairs) is the best. As an aside, I have their XPA-1L monoblocks (discontinued) driving KEF LS/50s and they are giant killers. With the money I saved, I bought a car.

SVS subwoofers, outside of Chicago (?). I had an issue with one of their products and Ed Mullen came up with a fair solution. I now have two of their new 4000 series subs. Tight and musical subs.