I wanted to buy a turntable and had done some research online. I did not want to buy online because I had questions and wanted to be able talk to someone in person. I haven't bought any audio equipment in a very long time but the last time I bought anything of quality, (maybe 25 years ago), a friend recommended Audio Breakthroughs. I went back after all these years. I met Stu, who made a recommendation of a Denon product and gave me a price that was less than the online vendors. They also did the setup so all I had to do was plug it into my existing equipment and it was ready to use. That is even not an option with online vendors! The turntable sounds great. I'm very happy with the price and the personal service I received. I will go back when I'm ready to further upgrade my system. read more

I purchased a set of speakers from Audio Breakthroughs on Audiogon. Everything from the payment to the delivery was easy and professional, and the guys--who carried some very heavy speakers down a precarious staircase--did a great job delivering and setting my speakers up. Did I mention the delivery from Manhasset to Brooklyn and set up cost all of $150? A steal. I look forward to working with Audio Breakthroughs again in the future. read more

I went into their store to sample the next tier up in sound quality within my budget. After some discussion they cjose paradigm founder editions for me. And they were so right. Same cd and albums had more to hear than ever before. Trust them and you Will not be sorry. read more

Exceptional high-end hi-fi store--expert staff, reference-level gear, and an outstanding listening experience.

I've had these guys install two different systems in my house. The first, was a Dolby Atmos surround system in the den, the second was a hifi system with Martin Logan electrostats and a Pass labs integrated amplifier. They also installed Control 4 throughout my house. I keep going back to them because they are both incredibly knowledgeable and really nice guys. Spencer and Bruce helped me select my dream pair of speakers, rolling out pair after pair until I was sure I had picked the right ones. Michael is an expert with Martin Logans, and helped place, and calibrate my speakers - which can be a bit finicky with setup depending on the room. Matthew, the programmer, lives in the same town - so if I ever have a Control 4 issue - he's there to fix it immediately. I've dealt with a lot of hifi guys in my time. Some are knowledgeable, some are nice - but it's rare to get both. It's a pleasure working with Audio Breakthroughs, and I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a system. read more

Knew the original owners but my buddy passed away but Bryce is still around offering top rate gear. Bought a big system if high end audio equipment in 1992 and shipped it to Florida. It finally blew up in 2020 and I was up in Great Neck visiting my mom so my wife and I rolled into Audio Breakthroughs. Listened to some speakers. Loved them and bought them. Bought a new Mark Levinson Integrated Amp and a Blusound streamer. Kept it simple but top quality gear. Shipped it to Florida( expensive) . Hooks it up and enjoying it every day. read more

Outstanding service and customer service. I bought my Marantz 1510 AV receive, LG OLEDC1 48 TV, Bruce hooked me up with Audioquest Forest HDMI cables, using Polk Audio studio monitors(I got those from AB in 1984!) wow! Really pleased with the owners, Bruce and Spencer, professional and knowledgeable, thanks to Stewart in sales and the best person is Michele, who put it all together. My 91 year old mother also bought a LG OLEDC1 65 TV, with a Sonos ARC soundbar. She loves it! Thanks so much, "Simply the Best". read more

Audio Breakthroughs - Home Theatre Installation Near Me - Manhasset, New York

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I've had the pleasure of looking up Bruce, now a friend, 3 years ago when my 20 something old Proceed processor was failing. My wife put it bluntly, either you get rid of that old piece of sxxx or I'll divorce you. Bruce said, in the height of Covid, I have just what you need, a new Anthem AVM70 processor. It was a revelation as to how good it sounded and Mike set it up with ARC Genesis room correction. My latest purchase is the Sony A80L 65 inch OLED. A second revelation. Great team, nice people, and fantastic products. You can't go wrong with the Audio Breakthroughs team. read more

It's been about a year since AB completed my home ! I was so satisfied I recommended them to my sister !! Today we are relaxing enjoying some music in a couple of room through our Control4 system !! We love everything Bruce recommended from Control4 smart home ,TV screens, speakers for home theater and receivers. He recommended an excellent and cost effective solution !! Best of all he's always there to support you as required. It's a pleasure to deal with a nice family business ! read more

My dream of owning a high end hi-fi system has come true courtesy of Bruce at Audio Breakthroughs. Huge thank you to Bruce who advised me throughout the entire process step-by-step and took notice of what I was looking for and my budget. Bruce was informative, knowledgeable, experienced, and made the entire process so much easier and better. His suggestions were spot on, his recommendations were quite applicable, and the price he quoted me was reasonable and fair. My entire experience has far exceeded my expectations in all aspects. read more

Audio Breakthroughs did an amazing job in designing and then installing my stereo/home theater system. The components and speakers used were really fantastic and were sold at great prices. This is not a bottom end audio place. For that go to Best Buy. This is a high-end audiophile place. That's their sweet spot and that's where they really excel. At the end of all of it I had a complete home theater system with tower speakers, center channel speaker, satellite speakers, giant subwoofer, receiver, integrated amp, bluesound node Roku and new OLED TV. We put the components in a beautiful BDI cabinet with integrated TV stand which they sold. All of it controlled by a Control4 unit which works great and controls everything -- and I can use either my iPhone or the included remote control to work everything. I'd recommend them without hesitation. When you call ask for Bruce, the owner. He knows his audio stuff chapter and verse and will point you to the best in class components. Not necessarily the most expensive components. The best components for the money. There is stuff in his store he could've sold me which cost five times as much as the stuff I bought but the stuff I bought and that he recommended was just fantastic. Largely consisted of GoldenEar speakers which are mind blowing and not expensive for what they are--which is top end audiophile speakers. They also set up my zone two in the bedroom highlighted by some excellent Thiel Audio speakers which I already had driven by the same nine channel amplifier that sits in my living room. The installation was as good as the sales experience. A crack team of three installation professionals who have experience installing all sorts of systems from regular ones like mine to multi hundred thousand dollar systems came and transformed my apartment living into an audiophile heaven. Their work was clean, they were courteous and professional and the product was great. If you live anywhere in the New York area this is the place to go for high-end audio stuff. They do install jobs all over the tri-state area Manhattan the Hudson Valley New Jersey and Long Island. read more

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Amazing support, employees are very knowledgeable. I can't say enough good things about this place. Go for all your audio needs, there is wide selection of mid to high end products. If they don't have what you're looking for they will order it. Support this small business they put magnolia to shame read more

I highly recommend Audio Breakthroughs, Bruce and Stu took the time to explain and listen to my new 2-channel audio system within my budget. The system was delivered to my home in 2-days and they followed up to make sure I was happy with my purchase after assisting me via telephone with my setup. read more

Bruce and his team are one of a kind. Their service is aimed to top your expectations and deliver best possible equipment for your money. I've shopped around and did a thorough homework before I agreed to go with these guys. Had smart home set up including great audio video and control 4 set up with them. Highest level of integrity and professionalism is what's ultimately won my full confidence. If you need guidance and top notch quality - go to these guys. If their support of service will be as good as installation they are golden. read more

Just purchased a pair of Focal speakers, (they're awesome), from these guys and what a great buying experience it was. They have a great selection of speakers at all price ranges, and they truly don't care which ones you buy. Many electronic options as well, at all price points. This is good because I don't want to try speakers that are hooked up to a McIntosh system if I'm only rocking a Marantz receiver. I came in three times to test speakers, the final one with the wife, cause I just couldn't choose between the Focal and GoldenEar, no pressure from these guys. They answered all my questions gladly. I could have thrown a party with the amount of cds I brought and played, again they were happy to accommodate, never rushing me or making me feel like they had better things to do. I had walked in to an audio place on Park ave and stayed 5 minutes, it had a very high end atmosphere, very high end, it wasn't for me. Then I went to the magnolia store in Westbury and found their selection lacking. I listened to the B&W 7 series but they had nothing to compare it to. If you know thats what you want then you are good to go. I can't go from one store then to another trying to compare speakers, I don't have that good a brain or ears, I need side by side comparisons and they could not accommodate me. I didn't purchase super expensive speakers, at least not in the audiophile world they weren't in the wife world they were, but I did purchase speakers that should make me happy for the next 10 years. That shouldn't be a 10 minute shopping experience and these guys know it and treat it that way. Will I go back for any other purchase I plan on making, oh yea, do I highly recommend these guys, most certainly. read more

Updating my April review. The guys were here yesterday installing Sonos into a complicated home theatre system with options for speakers for music in the den, kitchen and living room. You can't get greater expertise or better service. Also, great guys to work in your house who TOTALLY know their stuff. read more

I used Audio Breakthroughs to install and wire a Sony 4K tv in our Manhattan apartment in Manhattan. It was a non trivial (above the fireplace) installation with a SONOS sound system and multiple requirements on wiring and connected devices (4 HDMI, 1 Component AV cable). I shopped around for quite a while and eventually decided to go with Spencer of Audio Breakthroughs. He was patient knowledgeable had excellent references and provided competitive prices on both equipment and labor. The installers and programmers did a clean professional job cognizant of not damaging our walls, keeping the workspace as orderly and as clean as possible, and always conducting themselves in a courteous manner My wife and I are extremely happy with service deliver and would be happy to be a reference read more

I had audio breakthroughs install a sub and soundbar system after auditioning it at the store. They have always been informative without being pushy in sales, carry first class equipment, did a great installation job, and have always promptly returned my calls if I needed further information. A professional, first-class operation. Reviewed by Doug Kelban, Bellmore, NY read more

They did a great job helping me come up with solution for my sound system. They installed a sound bar on my stone fireplace and it looks excellent. The used GoldenEar speakers and subs which sound great. I would definetely recommend them to anyone. read more

Audio Breakthroughs - Home Theatre Installation Near Me - Manhasset, New York

This review is long overdue. I truly love this place...one of the few remaining "old-school" audio shops remaining. I am a bit of a curmudgeon who still insists on spinning vinyl and listening to CDs! My last purchase (a new turntable) was about a year ago. When I first bought it, the turntable was delivered to the store not properly working. Stu said "this is not right." He sent it back, procured a second new table for me and they mounted my moving coil cartridge and set it all up for me to take delivery. Their price was literally only a few dollars more than what I could have paid on-line but the aggravation that Audio Breakthroughs saved me was clearly worth it. Stu talked me into a cartridge upgrade and his advise was great, Showroom is stuffed with display models and you can actually bring in your favorite records and CDs to listen. Whether you want to listen to your old vinyl or buy a state-of-the art streaming system, home theater etc., this place has it all. I am thinking of buying a new pair of speakers and they invited me to bring in my amp for the demo! That's really old school!!! Cannot say enough good things about Bruce and Stu. I used to come in to the store with my father when I was a kid! They have been in Manhasset, NY for over 40 years so they are doing something right... Keep it up, Brian Tartell read more

My first visit wasn't pleasant. I was looking forward to make business in investing but apparently the sales man or owner which no name needs to be presented. I've had ask several questions On which product is recommended such as Klipsch speakers and The salesman have the nerve to say I rather go to Sam ash neither the less first expression is important only because you don't know if (me ) is known Dj Producer. And No that's not a way to conduct business of someone is looking forward of spending large amount of money. Very unprofessional not a greeting and not looking to come back. read more

We recently completed a large new construction home in the Flower Hill section of Manhasset and used Audio Breakthroughs for our entire audio, video, lighting, surveillance, computer network and outdoor audio systems which they entirely integrated using control4.  I am a pretty experienced audio video client and have some experience with the "high end audio" industry, so frankly I was expecting to dread the experience of doing an entire house with a either i)  a snobby company with a flashy showroom and overpriced exotic equipment and installation/support costs or ii) an independent expert used by architects that had with limited access to product, steers towards highest margin stuff, depends on you for a good part of their annual income and can't be found after installation is done.  Audio Breakthroughs had none of these issues and really surprised me to the upside in nearly all respects - which made working with them (for two years now) a pleasurable, even fun, experience.  Most notably they are an honest, family owned business with a personal support team. Bruce is long time owner with his son Spenser.  I had Jeff do network and systems integration with Sean doing a lot of the installation work. The team knows all the products and doesn't try to sell you exotic stuff if there is almost as good, more mainstream, but still high end, alternative.  At the start of our project, I was auditioning and pricing up everything but by the end I just trusted them to "get me a landscape system" knowing it would be the best one in the reasonable high end space and it was both better sounding and cheaper than I thought. Audio Breakthroughs doesn't waste money on a big fancy showroom, but don't let that fool you they have everything you need and more.  Most of the equipment I bought from them is never even displayed in the showroom. You will be happier will their lower bills, extensive product range, and service focus more than you would be with a huge whole house demonstration studio.  For example, their bid for our whole house Lutron system was 30% less than our electricians and they always passed on the pretty substantial discounts they often got from manufacturers.  On more mainstream stuff like LG OLED TVs  and the like you'll get the same price as you would get in the big box stores but with much better support.  Installation costs, when not included with the proposal bundle or product, were also very reasonable given the time they spent.  Yes, Bruce will sometimes try to talk you into moving up from your budget (like a Sony 4K projector), but they were good recommendations for me.   As with all advanced networked A/V systems there are going to be a lot of set up issues so support is crucial and Audio Breakthroughs has been great on responding and doesn't nickel and dime you on inevitable changes from the base contract, usually giving me credit for things that we later upgraded.  And if they are occasionally slow on responding, they have a local shop so you can always stop in on to find them unlike independent av consultants.  Or just go there and hang out and have them demo a couple of the latest releases and shoot the breeze about all things A/V. Overall, the product and service you get from Audio Breakthroughs is miles ahead of anyone else you will find on the high end/custom installation spectrum and I highly recommend them. They're really quite unique in this industry. read more

These guys are just absolutely terrific. If you are a high-end audio enthusiast or just appreciate some reasonably priced great equipment they are knowledgeable and patient. read more

I've purchased a variety of amplifiers, receivers, CD players, cassette decks, turntables and speakers from Audio Breakthroughs at different times over the past 30 years and have always been completely satisfied. They've been in the business a long time and it's because they sell some great equipment, they're patient, they're fair and they really know their stuff. read more

I've bought numerous pieces of equipemnt here and I've always been advised properly. Never any dissapointment with the exception of a short delay every now and then on delivery time. Thye will always try o me competitive with pricing but I don't mind paying more if I'm getting good advice and follow up service which I o get with them. I advise anyone seeking quality components to give these guys a look. read more

The people at Audio Breakthroughs know their stuff. They recommended quality equipment that works great and installed everything the correct way. I was considering doing it myself, but I am very happy I had them do the installation. Great quality all around. Highly recommended! read more

audio breakthroughs is great, i went looking for a solution for surround sound in my main living room, they could've easily sold me some expensive thin on wall or expensive in wall speakers. instead then recommended affordable speakers that attached directly to the tv and in ceiling surround speakers. Also when the installation team showed up they were extra professional and made sure everything was working and cleaned up before they left I've had my system for 1.5 years and have had absolutly no issues read more

Audio Breakthroughs is the best place to get your audio and video equipment. Through many years I have relied upon their expertise to obtain spectacular sound and video. I started with a pair of electrostatic speakers a long time ago, but have added and upgraded as the technology keeps improving and getting more affordable. I have a main home theater with one of the latest projectors and a smaller one with an Oled TV in the bedroom. To see most of what I watch in 4K and often HDR it truly wonderful and satisfying, especially being a perfectionist. There installation process is very professional and very polite, the installers are a pleasure to work with. The lossless sound that I get throughout my home is magnificent. I have happily recommended Audio Breakthroughs to many others, without complaint. Thanks to Bruce and the whole crew at Audio Breakthroughs for helping make my life so much better! Dr Neal read more

Always helpful. On target with my audio requirements. Very patient and take the time to let you audition equipment. We always leave satisfied. read more

This store is very easy to work with. Everyone at this store is extremely knowledgeable in music and home theater and will guide you to the best decision for you; and not them. They stay current with ever-changing technology and will help you decide on anything from a DAC, to a music server or even a SACD player. They also have the latest video and smart home products and have a top notch installation team. How do I know all this? It's because I know these guys very well because I've been a customer since 2006. Over the years I have stopped by the store to either shop or discuss the latest audio or video product and they never try to sell me something I don't want or need. And believe it or not, they have even talked me out of a purchase or two over the years because it was something I didn't need or they thought it wouldn't work with my current system and they value me as a repeat customer and not a quick sale. You can always go to Best Buy or one of the other box chains but if you want to ensure you are getting the most knowledgeable information and a place that will know you and your system, then this is the place to shop. I give Audio Breakthroughs a rating of 5+. They are that good!!! read more

I am a long time client of Audio Breakthroughs. Ten years ago they installed my first home theater. They recently upgraded my home theater which includes a separate amplifier, preamplifier, phono amplifier and cd player all driving a 6 5" LG monitor. Bruce, the owner, is one of the most knowledgeable purveyors of high-end audio equipment on Long Island. Getting a technician for a house call to provide service is critically important to me. Audio Breakthroughs doesn't disappoint. This is a company which prides itself on customer satisfaction and thus customer loyalty. If you are in the market for a high-end home theater or want to upgrade your home audio, Audio Breakthroughs should be on your short list. Bruce and his team can put together an excellent sound system at a competitive price as well. Go and listen to music at a variety of price points. I don't think you'll be disappointed. read more

In 2015 I decided to finally upgrade my Video projection system. I had been waiting and evaluating systems for years. When I finally decided on the Sony 4 K VW600ES was worth a look I first tried Sony. They wanted list price for it & had none in any of their stores to (even NYC) to look at it. Luckily they told me a local distributor Audio Breakthroughs in nearby Manhasset Ny did have one I could see. I walked in without an appointment and was immediately shown it in action. I was blown away. Detail I hadn't seen in films I had seen a dozen times before -even in IMAX. I got a good deal on it and a Krell processor and a Sony 4K hard drive. The installation was set on a day that called for snow and yet they pulled off the install in spite of near impassable road conditions. The final product was beyond even what I saw in the showroom. Incredible almost insane detail. The upscale resolution on blu ray disks, especially ones shot partially in IMAX (Dark Knight, Skyfall etc) rivals native 4K. The Krell, makes soundtracks wide and pure and switches sources well, once you learn to speak Krell. In learning about the Krell I've had questions on that and Audio Breakthroughs got the Krell Rep on the phone to answer them for me. Cant beat that. Its been 3 months since installation and I and my guests are still blown away. The picture surpasses what I see in the theater. The 3D is great (u will wind up buying a lot more 3D blu rays after u see it on this Sony) Cable TV is astonishing and even old 1970's films on DVD uprez much better than you'd expect. FYI this is on a 119" white Stewart screen. My thanks to Audio Breakthroughs. read more