Who is the WORST Audio Shop?


There seems to have been quite a bit written over the past several years regarding the myriad of reasons one can attribute to the demise of the brick and mortar audio shop. Rarely have I read however one of the most obvious reasons, which based on my experience, has got to be the simple fact that for the most part, they just didn't offer a high end listening experience. That, along with an elitist and careless attitude towards customer service, buried them as much as anything else. So here's my question. Who is the WORST audio shop/dealer you've ever encountered?
jayh31

Showing 23 responses by jafant

Thanks! for sharing- joegator81
I have wondered about the number of Audio shops between Orlando and Miami?  I know there used to be Audio shops in the Jacksonville area.
What about Gainesville or Tallahassee? Happy Listening!
viridian-

I used to see his ads quite frequently here and on eBay. I must report that he would not be much of an Audio Pimp w/o hookers.  Did you ever visit his shop?
Thanks! for sharing your story- calvinj

it is imperative to post both positive and negative experiences when dealing w/ these dealers/retailers/companies.  Happy Listening!

Thanks! for sharing your story- steven-cal,


those guys in SoCal must be doing very well financially by turning you down for a demo.  I would write a letter (not an email) to Magico referencing your experience while attempting to audition the S3 speaker.

Odd situations indeed.  Happy Listening!

Man, you guys are turning up the heat!

Good stories though and imperative to everyone here. We certainly want to single out the "bad guys"

Guys-
name a few of your local or fave Audio shops in MN and WI.

Happy Listening!
randyhat-

whenever I visit DFW, I always stop  by John Fort & Audio Concepts.

Both are excellent in their own way! Happy Listening!
As above regarding all dealers/retailers in the greater NYC area, no surprise there. New Yorkers are well documented as being "rude" all around.
Only suckers would patron those establishments.
Thanks! for sharing- lancelock.

JS Audio must be backed by the well-heeled for sure.
Happy Listening!

Excellent story- ejr1953


I am very surprised about your experience at JS Audio.  As luck has it, there are plenty of Audio operations in that area DC/MDVA.


Keep posting All-

Keep this thread going guys.
As above, I have been to Audio Advice- Raleigh NC. Never had a problem/issue w/ staff, ask for Mel.
Guys-

whenever you have a bad experience w/ any dealer/retailer, not only do you write about the experience on-line, you must contact the distributor/company, who produces the gear of your interest. Believe me when I say, those operations do not want negative publicity.
Actually, I travel much for busniess. When I am in some town/city, it is very helpful to me, knowning which dealers/retailers to avoid. Keep this thread on WORST businesses going...
Extended Thanks! guys. It takes courage to call retailers/dealers out on their bullshit.