I really like this place not sure of the young guys name at the counter he's pretty cool and…read morehelpful he has a good vibe and knows his stuff around the store. I gave a 5 star because it's a cool place to go, The only concern I have is the stickers on the front covers are really annoying and they tend to damage them. Not sure if you guys can figure out a ways to place them somewhere else on the cover or use a different kind of price tag tape. It's just a thought Thanks

From Terry Duty, I have been shopping at used record stores…read moresince the 1970s and this record store is top notch. Dave and Ben go the extra mile to help and please the ciustomers. There prices and ratings are fair. They have a great selection. Very friendly also. They have new and used. Give them a try you will be glad you did.

Drew and Jeff provided excellent and elite service. They are a team that makes troubleshooting…read moreeasy. Their expertise for integrating entertainment systems is unbeatable. It makes ListenUp the go-to audio video company when purchasing and installing electronic equipment.

Needed a quick purchase of an Ortofon OM 5 E cartridge and stylus nearby. Service was excellent and…read morethe shop looked great. Happy to say the minor repair worked out well. Thanks ListenUp Boulder!

We stopped into this fun little shop and Ryan was there and treated us so special. The place has…read moreamazing albums, records, record players, books, furniture, and so many other neat things. I didn't have time to check it all out but I plan to return. There were also musical instruments for sale. It was like I was back in my mom's living room!

The selection of vintage items was expected but nothing really stood out. The prices were…read morequestionable; $45 for crayons and $32 for a spoon. The lady at the counter was very nice but not enough for us to come back.

I've known Rick for 30 years and he's one of the best in the business. It speaks poorly that Yelp…read moreelevates one mediocre review from a bottom feeding moron but there's four other 5 star reviews that it doesn't count for some reason. Yelp is dumpster fire. Anyway, go check this place out. It sells super high end hifi gear and Rick knows more about music than you could ever hope to. Passion is what has kept Audio Alternative around and that creates loyalty. Something Yelp doesn't get.

I sent this gentleman an email requesting information regarding some equipment I have. He knew up…read morefront there was no opportunity to earn any money. He took the time to answer all of my questions and provided sound advice. I just wanted to reach out and say Thank you. This kind of service is rare today.

I am not one to give 5 stars but is have to give this place 5 stars even though they were not able…read moreto make the repairs I was hoping to have done on my turntable, they were as helpful as they could be. This location has excellent sound and video equipment. Being a very discerning person when it comes to music and video I can appreciate the equipment and knowledge of the personnel at Soundings Fine Audio.

Indranil Dandaroy Posting publicly. Learn more…read moreI had extremely positive experience at this store. Audiophile stores can be snobbish at times. I have a Pro-ject turntable that needs cartridge setup with proper alignment, VTA and azimuth. I did not buy the table from them. Yet Rod told me to bring the table in. We had good discussions about 2-channel audio. I could tell he is a true audiophile, knows his stuff but still very helpful and humble. There was bit of challenge in setting up my table (for which he had to talk to Pro-ject tech and make mod to his tool), but he spent that time and got everything adjusted. The table actually sounds a bit better now and the best part is he did not charge me anything for all the time spent. When I picked up the table, I asked him again if I owed him anything. He said no and helped me put the table in my car. Now that is service. I highly recommend anyone in the Front Range area to seek out this store. Rod will not disappoint you. HIGHLY recommended!

Purchased a set of speaker stands from the owner today. He was friendly, accommodating to my sudden…read morerequest to show up and had a nice selection. We found a pair that worked for my speakers and then proceeded to listen to a couple of the systems he had set up. There were some very intriguing options and if I intend to upgrade my equipment in the future I will keep Fort Collins Audio in mind. While Fort Collins Audio isn't the only hi-fi shop in town, they seem to specialize in midrange options that are closer to my level. Audio Alternative carries a full range of options and more variety but if you like a small, personal shop and a friendly, helpful owner, give FC Audio a visit before making your choice. It's nice to have two shops within miles of each other that are very different.

I was bouncing around from Craigslist to Bestbuy trying to figure out what kind of system to buy. I…read morewas considering getting some vintage gear because I like the look but it was nearly impossible to know how it would sound. I also spent time at Bestbuy trying to listen to stereo gear but if you have tried that you would know it's not really a great place for listening. I finally called Don at FCA and went to listen to systems at his home/studio. It was only a minute before I knew where I'd get mine. Don has gear that is far beyond my level, but he has a great assortment of amps, speakers and other gear that I could afford. He configured numerous versions of systems and let me really hear the differences. In the end I got just the sound I love! I'm very happy and recommend FCA with enthusiasm!

Record player was broken, they diagnosed the problem and fixed it in less than 10 minutes. Beast.read more

Misty and the crew are excellent. They took in my vintage RCA stereo cabinet with a Magnavox…read moreturntable from 1964 and repaired it perfectly. I can't say how happy I am with their service. If you have equipment that needs serviced or repaired take it here. You won't be disappointed.

I came in with a turn table I got from the Brass Armadillo and couldn't figure out why it wouldn't…read moreplay anything from the speakers. Initially I bought a new stylus off amazon because I thought that was the problem (it was) but amazon didn't specify what stylus i was buying so when it came to my door it wouldn't fit at all and i broke the original. So when I took it in the team there hooked me up and got me right, explained to me that i probably bought some cartridge and stylus that would make my music sound like crap they got me set up with a pretty good stylus and carriage and installed it for me and tested to make sure it worked, quick and easy too. These guys are awesome and screw amazon, listening to records is an art that should be listened to with the right equipment not some cheap amazon baloney. Come check this place out it's pretty cool and they will make sure you have a good listening experience from your turntable.

This place is a den of lust and financial ruin. So. Many. Times. I find myself innocently,…read morejoyfully, contentedly driving down 38th avenue, no thoughts of financial ruin or difficult spousal conversations anywhere near my mind, and then it's perky little sign appears: Crescendo. And with that sign, my audio spending crescendos. My hifi joy crescendos. My wife's ability to patiently wade through minuscule differences in this pair of headphones vs. that pair of headphones increases. The staff is helpful. Too helpful. The selection is excellent. Too excellent. I recommend this place for couples needing practical hello navigating differences of fiscal philosophies and working through low-level conflict. But for those wanting to keep their Beats by Dre or sweet ear-buds, this place is not for you. Avoid 38th.

Old school classic shop that is a portal to the past. Bought a Dual here that was refurbished by…read morean Engineer that worked for Ball Aerospace. (The guy knew my Uncle!) great selection of classic stuff. Slow down, hang out, flip through the vinyl. Good day!

Now, if you are an appreciator of vinyl records and music all together, this place is definitely…read morewhere to go. If you want deep cuts, and even reccomendations for obscure vinyl, well the dude that runs the joint is more than haooy to oblige. Seriously, I may be dabblin' a bit into vinyl records, just a visit here had me assured it will be well worth my investments. Dude lives and breaths vinyl. Only real bad thing I got to say is the place is extremely limited in electronic genre. But he makes up for it in solid jazz obscurities.

Working with David was great! Thanks to him I now have a stereo system that fits my budget and that…read moreI am absolutely thrilled with. I think the best thing about working with David is his genuine passion for music. Yes, he is really into the gear but I knew from the beginning that he's even more into music. So, it just never felt like I was being "sold" anything. Instead, it felt like a fellow music lover wanted to help me have the best listening experience that I could possibly have with the gear that best fit my budget. As I have the opportunity to upgrade my system I will certainly be doing business with David again! Highly recommended!!!

I found David McPhee on-line while looking for advice as to how to properly connect some of my…read moreaudio equipment after a move. David was very generous with his time and expertise advising how to make the most of what I have. He recommended a couple of component upgrades that he said were exceptional in value and would really enhance my listening experience. I am not a true audiophile and believed I already owned pretty high quality stuff so I was skeptical. At my request David took the time to connect my CD player at his studio and allowed me to compare mine with his recommended upgrade. WOW! What a difference in sound. I now enjoy my own private concert hall in my family room every time I want to listen. I would recommend David and Audiohouse to anyone with discerning ears and a love of music. He is very sensitive to your needs and budget and takes pride in helping you get the best sound possible. No pressure - just great advice and excellent value.