These guys are the real deal. No 'used car sales' attitude. They take time to really understand what you're trying to do *and* take extra time to learn what equipment you already have. Not to upsell, but to provide genuine advice that takes advantage of what you've already invested in your system. I had/have a pretty decent setup and was considering a long overdue replacement to my vintage speakers. I was very hesitant to be honest about my situation in fear of an upsell to unrealistic prices. Wow was I wrong! Jeffrey is "the man". His father started the business and Jeffrey takes the family business seriously. He personally goes to the stereo equipment shows to see what's happening IRL. So he knows what's available and where things are going. He is a wealth of knowledge but also has a very grounded approach to helping you get a great fit at a very reasonable price. Jeffrey helped me get new speakers that are just coming onto the US market and I am blown away by their sound, their aesthetics and their performance. I would never had known about these if it weren't for Jeffery and the A&B crew. I can't recommend these guys enough!! read more

I bought a pair of new Klipsch Cornwall speakers for a lot less than Internet prices and bought a Sony Bravia 5 98" TV at the same time. I've been shopping at this store since 1980s and have always had a good experience. John V. read more

After 15 years of installs, A&B TV in Austin are experienced master installers for TV and stereo components. Give these folks a shot, you won't be disappointed. read more

Ask for Harlan. I have used A&B for about 14 years. Initial install of media room- projector, speakers, screen. We recently did an upgrade to the whole system. Harlan knows his stuff. Asked the right questions to understand our layout and made recommendations to fit our room. Could have oversold me on equipment, but was didn't. Honest and trustworthy. The installers have been the same guy for years. He knows his stuff too. Highly recommend and will use them again. read more

I went to visit the showroom a week ago, I am in the market for some Klipsch Towers and center channel, possibly a subwoofer to go with. I was approached by an older gentleman. I asked if he had any hooked up that I may demo them. He said...NO. I replied "Really?" I told him I read online that that were Klipsch dealers, the gentleman said "Oh we are" but we don't have ANY Klipsch speakers for you to listen to. Problem is they did... a whole room full. He then turned without saying another word and walked away...I drove 61 miles for that. What an absolute joke of a business. It's no wonder the place was absolutely empty, no another customer in sight. I suppose, I will take my business elsewhere. read more

Each and every audiovisual component I've purchased for thirty years, I've bought from these folks. Polite, informative, and instructive, they always have the right answers for my needs. read more

This is an excellent business. Not only do they have about every TV you'd ever want to check out, the high-end audio situation is very strong. I worked with Jeffrey Webb and wound up buying the tube amp and speakers of my dreams. Great customer service and unbelievably competitive pricing. Think you can get a great deal online or at a big box store? Not so fast. Give these guys a shot. You'll be pleasantly surprised. Highly recommended. A++ read more

First purchased a set of Altec Lansing speakers at A&B TV over thirty years ago, and since then, the business has been my go-to place for electronics. In later years I was thrilled to discover they even had great tube amplifiers for sale (Rogue Cronus Magnum iii), and purchased mine there as well. Most recently, we upgraded to a Sony Bravia smart tv, and used A&B for the purchase, delivery and installation. The price, support and service were all outstanding--confirming my 3+ decades of experience with them! Truly, an Austin institution. read more

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THIS IS THE PLACE TO BUY YOUR TV!!! Forget those big box stores....these guys know their stuff!! The customer service is AMAZING....they help you figure out what you need! Family owned business....been in Austin a long time and it shows!! I've bought several over the years....and the knowledgeable salesman (HARLAN!! He's my guy!! ) knows all the specs, sets up the delivery ...and in the case of my moms TV, even delivered it himself, programmed the remote for her etc!! I'm about to upgrade my TV soon (Bigger!! Better! ) and I'm looking forward to doing business with them! read more

I had a really great experience purchasing a TV here! I was having trouble deciding between three different models after my previous TV spontaneously died, but the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. My new LG C2 has been amazing, couldn't be happier! read more

Harlan is an amazing guy! My 328Be Revels are fantastic and he was the most respectful salesman I've met. I drove 100 miles round trip to purchase from A&B tv and would again in a heartbeat. read more

I have bought TV's, receivers, & speakers from A&B over the past 15 years, and it is always been a great experience. Harlan sold me a Pioneer Elite Plasma in 2007 and it still works. Prices are great, service plans are their best value, and they will lead you right. My main TV failed and I went into the store today looking to make a decision between an LG OLED 77" and an 85" Samsung Q90. John helped me compare them and made my decision easy. A few hours later, the Q90 was at my house (THANKS John!!). It's so great to have a local place like this. The Paradigm outdoor speakers A&B recommended in 2010 still sound great a decade later - Jeff, you have a great business & great people -- HIGHLY RECOMMEND. read more

When in doubt call a local independent business! I bought an antenna from Best Buy and the menu for setting it up was not available on my Samsung remote ("broadcasting" option not available). I called Best Buy - WORTHLESS. They do not service that, even for a fee. I called A&B TV and someone actually answered the phone and walked me through it (all channels had to be reset). read more

I bought TV from A&B, assuming that it would cost a bit more than the big box stores but that the personal service would be worth the difference. But, to my surprise, the TV was less expensive than at the larger stores, and the service, including sales and installation, was excellent. I,recommend A&B highly. read more

We had a really good experience with these guys. They listened to our room configuration and helped us get the right set up. Thanks!

Purchased a TV in January from them. Good pricing and salesman very knowledgeable. While I knew pretty much what I wanted but had some questions. After a tour of the TV and explanation of benefits made the purchase and out of store in no time. Installation by their guys was great. While I love Costco, will not get this kind of service. Price was competitive. Fast forward, I had an issue getting Netflix and called A&B to see if I could get a tech out to help me. Instead Harlan. After a couple of calls plus a video call helped me out. Will not get this service elsewhere. You would be struggling with a Samsung rep to get through it. Thank you A&B TV. read more

These guys are GREAT! They even had the same tv for $200 LESS THAN Best Buy. And offered a $70 5 year warranty that Best Buy wants $250 for! Glad to support a local business that cares about the customer. Very friendly, helpful and courteous guys. They will get all of my TV business from now on. read more

Want a great salesperson to consult with here? Ask for Harlan. He went above and beyond for our family for our TV purchase. Top notch service Thank you, Harlan read more

I was shopping online for an AV receiver for our new home which had pre-existing speakers in the tv room along with a whole house audio system. After hours on some of the big electronic online sites I decided to see if there were any local audio shops that might have what I needed. I found A&B and the reviews were outstanding so I gave them a call. Jeffery answered the phone on the first ring and I explained my needs. He suggested I a unit with at least 100 watts was needed given the speakers present and offers options from Denon, Integra and Yamaha, all of which he had in stock. I was already considering Denon and Integra, but hadn't purchased any stereo equipment in more than 30 yrs so I needed some guidance. I decided to visit the store which was only 15mins away. When I got to the store we discussed various feature sets. He answered my many questions and I purchased the Denon AVR-X3700H. I chose it over a lower priced unit because it best fit my needs. Moreover, the price at A&B was was $102 less than a major online electronics retailer as well as Amazon. Wow...a positive retail purchase experience from a knowledgable expert. Jeffery carried the unit to my car and said I should call him if I had any questions. I did call him twice with questions on setup and he provided excellent guidance. The system sounds fantastic! I fully recommend A&B if you are looking for expert purchase guidance and service at the best prices! read more

A&B is my go-to place for audio and video equipment -- and it should be yours. Here's why. A&B is a locally owned family business that is committed to providing top-notch equipment to its customers at the best possible prices. They are committed to service after the sale and strive for customer loyalty in everything that they do. Here are 3 examples. A&B carries some very respected brands of audio equipment, and as a rule, dealers tend to sell this equipment at full MSRP. Not so with A&B. They negotiate good prices with their vendors and, instead of pocketing that extra money, they pass the savings along to their customers. Specifically, they sell the highly regarded Revel speakers for 20% - 30% off MSRP. On a $2000 pair of speakers, that represents significant savings. I bought a $1000 subwoofer from them, and within a few weeks it had some problems. They ordered a new amplifier section for it and installed it, but soon afterward a new issue arose. Rather than make me wait while they attempted to diagnose the problem and effect a second repair, they just pulled a new subwoofer in a sealed box off the showroom floor and gave it to me. This is what I mean about building customer loyalty. They treat you the way that they would want to be treated if they were in your place. I recently decided to convert a room in my home to a media room, requiring that I get a number of new audio components. Andrew sat down with me and went through my list item by item. When he couldn't provide me with the best product for my money at a lower price than anyone else, he told me so and referred me to another vendor. How many AV stores would do this for you? Some reviewers have criticized A&B's decision to not post prices online or even in their showroom. I have to admit that this irritated me too until the reason was explained to me. When A&B used to post prices in the store, customers would come in, look at and listen to equipment, and then take pictures of the price tags to take to other vendors, hoping that these other vendors would beat that price. While comparison shopping is a 21st century reality, it clearly puts the smaller business (which, unlike a big box store, can't afford to sell merchandise at a loss) at a disadvantage. A&B justifiably has confidence that their everyday asking price on a given item will be the lowest everyday asking price in the Austin area. That alone should be enough for them to earn your business. The fact that while you are saving, you are also supporting a local business is just icing on the cake. I was initially attracted to A&B because of the brands that they sell. I am now a totally loyal customer because of the prices they have given me and the honesty and integrity that have pervaded my every encounter with them. Next time you're looking for new AV components, give them a try. You won't be disappointed. read more

We bought a Samsung 42 TV several years ago. From A&B TVThe installation and service was superb. Yesterday A&B delivered a Kibish sound bar we purchased.The Technician who installed the sound bar was professional. He took a great deal of time to be sure we know all the features and how to get the use. While he was there, he made sure our TV was tuned and working properly. That is what doing business with a reputable local company is like. Good old fashioned service and courtesy. Ed Myers 12/3/2020 read more

This is the only AV store you should shop in Austin. After getting a Marantz receiver here at a super great price a couple years ago I called to check on the availability for a JVC projector I decided to pull the trigger on. Huge shout out to John, who after thinking it needed to be ordered, went and found one left in the back, then price matched the best offer I could find, and offered to personally drop it off at my house on his way home. Try getting that customer service somewhere else! Super happy with the equipment and overjoyed with the personal touch. read more

The sales price was good. The wall installation was good but now for the bad. I explained for the installation what to expect. Then I got an extra bill for $258.62 for additional installation costs even though I paid $230 for installation. This meant that I paid $488.62 for installation. I could have said no but I didn't. This is a case of BUYER BEWARE on installation with A&B TV. read more

This morning we woke up in the 21st century! After a decadent breakfast of eggs benedict and crispy bacon, we decided it was time to trash our boob tubes and update. We called our friend Chad, who knows everything about electronics. He sent us to A & B TV. See, the folks at A & B troll the other merchants in town and then price themselves lower than anyone else. Plus, they have incredible customer service. I don't know a LCD from LSD, but the staff sure know their stuff! We left with a 32" HD LCD and a 50" plasma TV without breaking the bank. And they are coming out to install them on Monday with a guarantee of no exposed wires! Beam me up, Scotty! read more

Terrible customer service and shady business practices. If you read the reviews on this site, you will quickly notice a pattern - this company seems to care nothing about customer service or returning phone calls. My experience has been particularly bad, and is getting worse every day. Last year, I purchased a pair of Paradigm Millenia 1 speakers from A&B. The store is in a pretty significant state of disrepair and smells stale and dirty, but I was impressed enough with the speaker brand to go ahead and make the purchase anyway. Everything was perfect for about 9 months, until I had to take the speakers in for repair for a couple of blown tweeters. This is when the company's true colors began to show. The speakers were under warranty, so I assumed it would be a quick and easy repair process. How wrong I was. Five weeks later and countless phone calls (with zero callbacks) attempting to ascertain the status of the repair, the speakers were finally ready for pickup a couple of days ago. When they gave them to me, the first thing I noticed was that the stands were missing. When I mentioned it to the rep, he said the stands weren't brought in with the speakers, and basically called me a liar when I assured him they were. Beyond that, it didn't take me long to realize these weren't even the same speakers I had dropped off for repair. They were covered with scuffs and scratches, scotch tape (no idea why) and what appeared to be a spatter of dried spit - I'm not kidding. In short, they looked like badly worn and badly treated floor models. Long story short, I'm now having to deal directly with Paradigm in an attempt to resolve the issue, as once again A&B shows no interest in fixing the problem, takes no responsibility and absolutely refuses to return repeated phone calls. Buyer beware. read more

They get two stars for selling me a good Sony TV. However, although they swear you can call them ANYTIME once you get home, the reality is that they aren't much for the "returning of the phone calls" once they've cashed your check. I've put in three phone calls to Harlan, the guy who sold me the set, and nothing - not even when the guy on the phone swore "he'll call you back in five minutes, I swear!" They're lucky I can pretty much figure things out for myself, and that I have about 20 geeky friends that can help me with the things I can't. Otherwise I'd UNLEASH HELL. (Or my petulant face. Whichever.) Seriously. Next time, I bet I won't make the effort to buy local. And that's sad. read more

Decided to give A & B another chance because I am outfitting a media room in a house. A man with a beard begins to show me a projector and then walks off to help someone new. 5 min later he hollers across the store, "hey can you hang out for a few minutes while I help with this subwoofer?" I replied, "No. And I can't believe you just leave me in the middle of helping me." He said he was "scatter brained.". This is what I'm talking about with these guys. Unless you are a 50yr old white man with cash dripping out of your pockets expect to brushed aside. And I was prepared to spend thousands in their store. So much for second chances. read more

Fantastic experience with the team over at A&B TV. Both knowledgable and friendly, I didn't feel pressured into buying. Had some amazing deals, and personally delivered my TV same day within the time window we scheduled. I would definitely recommend you stop by there place when looking for Electronics for your Home Entertainment needs. read more

Thank goodness for local people and no nonsense! I am not a tv person usually. In fact, I have not even had a tv in my home for the past four years. But recently I decided to take the plunge. However, I do not care too much what all the gadgets and functions are, how they work or which year produced better pixels. So, when I went to a tv store I was a little nervous. These guys were great! I walked in, told them my story and said just tell me which one in this size range is the best. My sales associate understood my needs right away and he laid it all out. Three models, these two are more expensive but the sound on that one sucks and the color on this one can get weird, so buy the cheaper one which is overall better he said! What? A sale person is selling me the cheaper model? FANTASTIC! Then I talked to him about Roku boxes and he suggested looking at the Sony dvd player that also had wireless. He pulled the two products up online, compared them side by side and he was right, the Sony was better! I was in and out of the store with a tv and wireless streaming device in thirty minutes. Best shopping experience ever. Totally beats the chain stores! Go with these guys for great service! read more

The best. You won't find better prices or better people anywhere in Austin (or anywhere else for that matter). Don't even bother going to another store. Not only have these guys saved me thousands of dollars - both by incredible prices and by giving good honest advice about where to put my money - they've never steered me wrong. read more

Years ago an obsessive friend of mine researched TVs, hitting all the usual retailers, keeping notes, etc. He went to A&B TV last, and found that they carried the best TVs that he had seen and/or read about, and nothing else. He bought this TV there. They're still operating that way. I just bought my new TV there. John walked me through the differences between the sets, I took my time, looking them over. Absolutely no pressure, from John or anyone else. I bought one of the Sonys and couldn't be happier. These guys are GREAT. read more

These guys have been around forever. They're better than the big box stores from a service and price perspective. There's no reason to shop anywhere else. read more

After a frustrating experience at Best Buy, a friend of mine recommended A&B TV. It is now the ONLY place I will buy a TV. John was super helpful and they even beat the Costco price. If you are looking for great service, prices and products, go here! read more

Bye-Bye Big Chain stores & Welcome back customer service! Wow! We were so impressed with our salesman, Mac. He was so knowledgeable about all their equipment and no pressure to buy! He took the time to explain everything to us and made us feel like his only customer. We didn't even buy that day. It was a week later that we finally decided. They not only had the best price, but the best service by far! A month after we made the purchase, we couldn't figure something out on the TV and called Mac. He immediately remembered me and took care of our question right over the phone, no problem! We will forever be an A&B TV customer thanks to MAC! You rock! read more

Why am I writing this review? Simple. I've shopped and purchased 2 TVs, 2 projectors and electronics at A&B over an 8 year stretch living and retiring in Austin. To be totally candid, I've purchased a TV, electronics and appliances from Best Buy during this same period. I like them both, with a bias towards A&B for several reasons. It's not a huge difference, but you'd be crazy not to pay them a visit. [Before my move to Austin, I purchased equipment from stores in Boston to New York. I've even purchased online. I've got no prejudices.] A&B TV has a broader selection of higher end products, has a great selection of mid-priced gear, allows for a longer, less intrusive comparison process, has access to the newest electronics before others, makes an extra effort to find what I want, offers very good pricing without drama, and has a wonderful installation team that knows what they're doing. About the latter: I just had 3 TVs moved/mounted on walls around my home. A&B installers were patient, careful, and knowledgeable. I will trust them with my installations going forward. I'm not wealthy. I am, however, crazy over audio/video technology and regularly indulge in upgrades to ensure my home theater is equipped with premier (but reasonably priced!!!!) equipment. I want my other TVs to sound and look good. I even sent my daughter here when she was looking to improve her AV experience. She was quite pleased. A&B is probably more like the "old-fashioned" audio stores when it comes to helping you select equipment. There is nothing old about the quality and sophistication of their selection. read more

If you've been shopping around for a TV at Best Buy or Walmart, do yourself a favor and checkout A&B TV. I will forever purchase my TVs from A&B TV. Their sales guys are extremely helpful and not pushy. They told me just enough about the TVs and then left me alone to browse around (and price check on my phone). The probably did so because much to my surprise, A&B TV was LESS EXPENSIVE than the other retailers. I ended up paying $200 less than the exact same model TV at Best Buy. And to top it all off, they add 2 years to the manufacturer warranty. And lastly, the thing you don't think about is the hassle of getting an item from the backroom at Best Buy. This usually involves a pickup receipt, a game of telephone, and 45 minutes of waiting for an item you've already paid for. At A&B TV, it was swipe the card, and then out the door to load up the car. Hassle free! So highly recommend A&B TV to anyone that needs a TV upgrade. read more

I'll never buy a TV again from a big box store. A&B TV totally took care of me. Jeffrey hooked us up with a ridiculous price on a 60" tv. He was knowledgeable, friendly and made the tv buying process a breeze. Thanks A&B! read more

Out TV's video died over the weekend. Called A&B Sunday and they told me an appointment would be 2+ weeks out. Then Monday morning they called and came out that afternoon and resolved my problem. Fast, friendly, wearing a mask, and knew what he was doing. FIVE STARS. read more

Same prices as a "big box" store, and infinitely better knowledge and service. I purchased a Sony UHD / HDR set for my brand new XBOX ONE X. The console kept saying the TV was not compatible. I spent literally hours messing with the settings and menus, and never got it working with 4K HDR. As a last resort, I called A&B to see if they could help. They solved my problem almost immediately. It was an HDMI setting that Sony disables by default and needs to be enabled. (Sony you are evil for doing this). Anyhoo... I was unable to solve it on my own, and good luck getting the kid at Wally World to help with that one. THANK YOU A&B!!! read more

I dropped in while looking for a television--mostly online. Harlan at A&B showed me the different models in different categories and price points. He was so helpful in explaining the differences between the sets. Harlan mentioned they had a good deal on a Sony that was a fantastic tv. I looked online and nobody touched A&B's price. I decided to buy it, but wasn't moving into my new house for a while. Harlan gladly stored it. Incredibly, when I emailed about picking it up, Harlan mentioned that there had been a price drop and would refund the difference to me. He didn't have to do that--I would have never known. Between the fantastic service and value, don't think I would ever buy from anyone else! read more