Really helpful staff who know what they are talking about compared to Curry's, PC world etc who's…read morestaff spiel off the same stuff! A great choice of electrical appliances that you can test in store! The staff will help you install and can be relied upon for help in the future. Aurac and other small chains should be supported as they are tonnes better than the big chain electrical stores who push for the sell.

I do like Richer Sounds, as they tend to let you actually get a feel for what you're buying (or…read moreindeed trying) rather than just hassling you as bigger chains like Dixon's tend to. There's a very good selection of speakers, CD players and amplifiers that are wired up and ready to hear in action. They were more than happy to mute the TVs, and actually encouraged me to turn up the volume while I was playing their Jonny Cash heavy demo CD. It's also laid out well enough so that you won't get that horrible feeling that walking past someone, or turning around will disturb a huge 8 feet beast of a tele and send it tumbling to its (and your wallets) instant doom. I wouldn't say that richer sounds is the cheapest place to get your technology gear, but so far as the high-street is concerned, they are certainly the most competitive, especially when you consider the great service on offer. Richer is my place to go for any audio/visual questions and needs.

When I blew my speakers playing The Pixies and Sonic Youth too loudly last year, I picked up a new…read morepair from Richer Sounds for around £40. Amazingly, the same pair cost around £100 elsewhere and sound almost as good as my dad's old Technics ones that I'd been using. A tiny store-front on London Road, this branch sells audio seperates and whole stereo systems for cheap ass prices. We're not talking brands you haven't heard of either, we're talking Cambridge Audio, Numark, Samsung, Sony, Eltac, JBL and Wharfdale. Handily, they also sell scart sockets, blank CDs, minidiscs and scart sockets too. I go there solely in search of music equipment but they now stock a small but brilliant selection of LCD and Plasma hi definition TVs, blu-ray players and home cinema speakers too. Oh and the staff are happy for you to test equipment out with your choice of music. What more could you want?

This is one of the larger stores of the Robert Dyas hardware chain, set over two floors…read more Although not the cheapest store, it's reasonably priced for most things, and it sells all kinds of incredibly useful stuff - like an extensive range of drain unblockers, should you ever need them. They also do a good range of things like kitchen plastics and assorted small electrical items (kettles, microwaves, office shredders). Another bonus is that this store is open seven days a week (things always tend to go wrong when you least expect!). They'd get another star from me if their service was better: the staff are generally friendly and try to be helpful, but it always seems a bit chaotic, especially at the till. They need some process improvement here.

The advantages of living in Brighton are endless. One of the disadvantages is the endless amount of…read morelimescale! I've lived here almost four years now and in that time have gone through three brand new kettles. I know I drink a lot of tea and coffee but not enough to justify burning out new appliances. Having bought the last couple of kettles from Currys, I decided to check out the kitchen section of Robert Dyas this time and was pleasantly surprised by the goods on offer. As well as stocking a variety of travel kettles, cordless kettles, filter kettles and traditional heritage kettles with whistles, they had a brushed stainless steel number from Kenwood. Marked down from £50 to £24.99, I scooped it up and took it to the counter where a lady called Mercedes rang it up, complimented me on my hair and wished me a lovely evening.

When Sunderland Electronics first opened thirty years ago, I'm sure it was a cool electronics store…read morefeaturing bad ass stereo seperates by the best audio companies. It still stocks an impressive range of individual amps, CD players and ipod docks from names like Pioneer, Teac, Marantz, KEF and Sony. The problem is, it lacks the style and ambience of high end audio and visual electronic shops like Seven Oaks. The window displays are terrible and the interior of the shop is run down with frayed carpets, plain walls and an old desk. This is particularly cruel when one of the large adverts for their range of high definition plasma TVs features the strapline: Image is everything. Time for a fresh lick of paint and some rebranding I think!

Although I'm not a technology whizz-kid, or an electronics geek, I certainly can appreciate the…read moreaesthetics of a well-designed stereo system, or the beauty of a vivid, high definition television picture, and Sunderland Electronics is the type of store that lets such technological worship thrive. Everything inside looks sleek, stylish and borderline sexy. Unlike the products in many shops of this type, none of the items here look like they've recently fallen off of the back of a van, or that they were assembled in the dark by a one-armed chimpanzee. The vibe is all quality, quality, quality. You'll find tvs, stereos, cd players, Ipod docks, speakers, and other such high end electronics accessories. Everything has a certain charm to it, everything looks like it will work for longer than a week, and everything looks worth buying.

The Robert Dyas location on George Street has a bit less than the one on Western Road, but also has…read morea lot less shoppers swarming through it. I found it much easier to wander through the aisles here and appreciate the variety of home and garden items available. There's pretty much every kitchen appliance you could imagine: sandwich makers, mini hotdog grillers, cappacino machines and even the allusive filter coffee maker, crock pots, kettles, toasters and a cotton candy machine! Wowy. That one's even on offer. Kitchen stuff also includes dishware, utensils, and a few kitschy items like Sergeant Pepper and Corporal Salt. Homewear then moves into tools, paint and hardware as well as an aisle of household cleaners and a few electronics: telephones, keyboards, USB drives and a small selection of printers (like, two.) For gardeners, Robert Dyas has tools in a variety of styles, plus a huge display of seeds. The prices of everything are really reasonable, and I'll definitely be back to pick things up when I move off-campus.

I agree with Jessica that this is my prefered store for the same reason. I was surprised with the…read moreextent of the ranges and with the little extras they do. For christmas I bought my brother a western shooting, drinking game and we had great times with it. If you are unsure of a gift for somebody this place can be a treasure trove of ideas and answers as you might see something that sparks an idea of a present that you could get elsewhere.

Outstanding customer service!…read more Made a purchase but due to confusion was and sold the wrong item (headphones so normally no refund). 'No problem at all sir, we'll change that for you' No questions asked. All arranged and sorted out in a matter of hours. This, this is why Richer Sounds get my business. no one looks after you better.

I was delighted when Richer Sounds opened up a branch in Tunbridge Wells. There really isn't…read moreanywhere else in town I'd recommend for audio and video equipment and accessories. The range is great, they always have good offers, the service is excellent and the staff really know their stuff. I'd previously had to buy all my stuff from the London Bridge or Bloomsbury branches and then get it all back down. I found it amusing that they set up this branch about three doors down from the much more expensive Sevenoaks Hi-Fi, which you would only want to visit if you were seriously minted. About the only thing they don't really do is iPods, but if you're looking for CD players, amps, DVD players, speakers, TVs, headphones, racks etc, give Currys a miss and go here instead.

I walked by the shop several times while on short visits to Brighton and unfortunately always found…read moreit closed as it was either late evening or Sundays. So glad to have arrived early and had a chance to walk in and be treated to a wealth of knowledge on vintage cameras and service with patience and a smile. The proprietor is a wonderful gentleman who takes his time to explain details and the history of the vintage cameras he sells. I wound up buying a Minolta Minox and hope to some day bring home a Leica III he has in excellent condition

Amazing service. Popped in with a old film camera I found in the attic and not used for over 40…read moreyears. Had it checked overed and given details on how to use the camera. Would highly recommend. They also develop films so will be getting mine developed here too. They also sell lots of different cameras of all types.

Popped in for a new key and came out with a load of gardening gear. Really helpful staff, good…read moreselection of stock and compararable prices. Parking is a problem..if you're only on a quick trip, nip into Morrisons round the corner and park there!!

It's an old fashioned shop where you can ask for help and they'll show you exactly what you need…read more They sell paint, tools, garden tools. There's car park just across the road and it means you dont have to go right into town and park to get what you need.