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.

Austin is always very professional, knowledgable and a pleasure to work with. Thank you, Kim Nelsonread more

My daughter and I went to Listen Up Boulder to look for some new headphones for her and Viknesh was…read morenot only a very kind, patient and knowledgeable guide, but also someone who made me feel completely comfortable and relaxed; On his recommendation we found the perfect phones for her. I will be back for his help again when it's time for a new home theatre receiver.

Great selection of vintage items & records! Love the staff and the vibes. I highly recommend…read morewandering through to check out the live music on First Fridays.

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!

I was in town to help my son into his new apartment and searched for local HiFi stores, and Audio…read moreAlternative came highly recommended. Rick was very knowledgeable and friendly, and he has the highest quality gear I have ever heard. I purchased a new phono preamp from him, and I hope to visit again when I come back to Fort Collins.

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.

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!

I don't know if i can quite capture my Soundings experience in a review, but here goes. It was…read morenothing short of outstanding. The net of it is that there was never any pressure to buy - i had several interactions with the Soundings team over a period of about 18 months and both times they started with conversations about what I wanted to achieve from all perspectives - equipment, usage (music, film), and aesthetics. And at the outset of both interactions, they wanted simply to visit my home so they could understand the environment in which i was working. After the first interaction, i did nothing other than completely change my plans as i was in the midst of re-modeling my basement where i was planning to put the A/V equipment - most of which i already possessed. Once i completed that, i returned to Soundings and started over with Mark, who happened to be at the store when I arrived. Again, never any pressure to buy, but simply a conversation about what i wanted to do. At that point, most of it was related to A/V furniture and installation of a TV. We decided to add a subwoofer and replace some of the builder furnished in ceiling speakers. Once it was delivered and installed, then the fun really began. The Soundings master set process is truly amazing. I refer to the Soundings team now as the Sounder Whisperers. My stereo has never sounded so good. Mark arrived with several known source materials (audio and film) and we proceeded to spend several hours listening and using an organized process, making what are seemingly infinitesimally small movements in the placement of front, center, and sub speakers. This process truly fit the equipment to the room and sounded superb. Even though I was satisfied - i could still tell a difference in my 20+ year old equipment compared to some of the equipment i had listened to in the store. Moreover, my speakers were a little large for the space. Thus, i returned to the store, was encouraged to bring some source material, and then simply spent some time in one of the rooms and listened. To make a long story short, I decided to upgrade both my speakers and A/V receiver. It was a two step process as i didn't quite believe that the electronics could make such a huge difference in sound, but it was truly amazing. After a few months to let the equipment settle in, we repeated the master set process and I now have a sound system that matches the full sound i heard at the store. Whether it's listening to audio or watching a movie - the experience is wonderful. As i said, there was never any pressure to buy anything, just conversations around what i wanted to achieve. Certainly there are different price points to consider, but they have really done all of the research for you and what you'll find at Soundings is remarkable sound at each of their budget levels and a great staff that is truly interested in helping you achieve your A/V goals. All in all an outstanding experience.

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!

I brought my 1969 Akai X150 D reel to reel in for maintenance service. I picked it up today and it…read moresounds and plays like new. The cleaning,lube and adjustments were way overdue, and what a diffrence! Thanks so much for your great service and bringing new life to an old friend. Looking forward to many hours of enjoyment.

I brought my Sansui amp receiver to this place because the 1/4" input on the front had a lot of…read morestatic. I picked it up about 2 weeks later, paid $80, went home, hooked it up, had same problem. Took it back and was told they cleaned it. I said, that's not what I asked for. He offered to buy it for $80. I agreed and thought I would also get a refund for the work they did not do. There was no refund, and you folks screwed me, and got a 300 watt vintage Sansui for $80. Thanks alot!

Love these guys, they will help you enjoy your music better than you could have conceived of…read more Always a treat getting to check out their inventory in the showroom. Not cheap but if you're shopping here I don't think that matters to you.

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.

Places like this give Boulder some depth and kindness( the people who work there are so friendly!…read moreand helpful) i too have found some gems here. Some great new wave/punk and honky tonk (and other variations of jazz) have been my favorites. A lot of great music from the 1950's - 1980's - is what I've discovered while browsing around.

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.