High five for HiFi Kitchen!…read more Located a block away from the Historic Filipinotown arch, this cozy spot is worth a stop. I finally had the chance to visit this brick-and-mortar after experiencing their food on two occasions. Once was at a catered event at SIPA, and another was at a pop-up at FPAC. During that catered event at SIPA, I had the Vegetarian HiFi Sisig which has tofu, eggplant, & shiitake, onions, peppers, and vegan mayo. I was obsessed with how good this was and was hoping there would be leftover for baon. But I also didn't want to be greedy...lol! Then at FPAC, they offered Veggie Sisig Tacos. Similar ingredients, except in a corn tortilla. Again, obsessed! https://yelp.to/b419aFUgE- Craving that yummy sisig, I walked into HiFI Kitchen's brick-and-mortar, eager to partake once again. Sadly, they were out of tofu. But the gal behind the counter was willing to modify by going extra on the veggies for my Vegetarian HiFi Sisig bowl. At first glance the portion size didn't quite meet my expectation of what I would consider a $17 veggie bowl that lacked tofu and nixed the egg, but it was surprisingly filling! And maraming masarap! https://yelp.to/tW6yKt2uDg Also masarap is the Pandan Horchata Latte. Yum! https://yelp.to/prcFhvC2jO Staff is very helpful. The decor embraces the hifi theme (high fidelity in this case) of old media such as using an audio tape case to store napkins and utensils, or having a VHS tape rewinder mounted on the wall. There's a single table indoors, bar-height counter for extra dining, and a few more tables out front. When I arrived, there was a family of 3 in there. By the time I sat down, three parties of 2 formed a line at the register. Popular spot! Street parking was fairly easy at 1pm on a Saturday. Would easily make a stop here anytime I'm in HiFi. Happy to support a small Filipino business :)

I was happy to finally give this place a try since I've never really been around Historical…read moreFilipino Town! They definitely did not disappoint! The staff were nice and you mainly order at the kiosk up front! The interior was smaller than I thought it was, so theres only a bit of seating inside. We ordered the Vegetarian Sisig and the Vegetable Lumpia! The sisig was absolutely delicious! I really loved the bit of atchara it came with and what sauce the vegetables were coated in. The crema on top was also a nice touch of flavor! The vegetable lumpia took me by surprise because it wasn't a typical filling for vegetable lumpia I've usually had. It looked like it had squash and green beans in it and Im not sure what else. It was pretty good though! I will say it is a bit on pricier side and the portions aren't too big. Overall, great experience and the food was superb!

Went for the first time today and it was great…read more I got the French Toast Latte with bananarama syrup added to it; suggested by Emily, who was super helpful and lovely btw. It was bomb and tasted slightly buttery. I also got one of the bagels. They make the bagels in house and you can tell. Plus they stack the toppings and don't short anything, which is nice. The cafe is quiet with decent seating and super chill. Thank-you again to Emily for the great service [: I'll be back.

Solid coffee, great sweets and good music. Chocolate chip cookies which they source from Nonna's in…read moreLB is a must-try as is the grilled cheese with tomato! Service is only weak spot. Took 26 minutes for grilled cheese when relatively unbusy and they also forgot one of our coffee drinks (it was just 3 of us). Also, given selective flagging of questions and reviews to Yelp, adjusting my overall rating and don't think we'll be supporting this business going forward. UPDATE: Business flagged a question for removal. Adjusting rating to reflect selective editing of reviews/questions.

I found Blind Dog Hifi and Records because I was looking for a record store that would…read moreprofessionally flatten my records. Upon a quick Google search for the Orange County area I found Blind Dog. I had received some records in the mail recently that were warped in transit and wanted to see if someone could help me out. I first called them a little after their open time to see if I could inquire and confirm the price, but there was no answer. I decided let's go ahead and visit the store because I'm not too far away. Showed up about 12:30 PM to a store with lights off and the front door locked. Business hours were clearly posted on the door showing 11 to 6 for a Saturday. I also double checked Yelp and Instagram and they both showed the same thing. I was really disappointed because I was wanting to get opinions on if it was worth it to flatten my records and they were closed in the middle of their business hours. I ended up going right across the street to Port of Sound Records and they were phenomenal with their assistance. Better luck next time then, Blind Dog?

Recently bought a vinyl from eBay that needed a deep clean. The vinyl was in rough shape when I…read morereceived it. After multiple attempts at hand cleaning it, a good amount of crackling lingered. After looking at a couple options I settled on trying out Blind Dog's cleaning service. They offer an ultrasonic cleaning for records so thought I'd give them a shot. Mark was very helpful and quick to take care of my vinyl, and the price was fair for a double LP. The cleaning has increased the clarity for this record by a wide margin. Some crackling still remains, but probably have to accept that's from damage. Overall very happy with the service provided; glad my record could be restored to the point of enjoyable listening. Also an awesome shop to browse around. Clean, spacious and well organized. Will definitely come by again to pick up some records down the road.

This should serve as a review that showcases why working with local Hi-Fi shops may be in your best…read moreinterest, as I had a couple of issues with the product(s), and how Tim and his staff did everything above and beyond to make sure it was corrected, and I was satisfied. Stopped by Hi-Fi Haven after a Whittier Narrows Bike ride just to see a local dealer. I was greeted by Tim, the owner and his sweet dog. I asked about McIntosh and he gently took the time to ask me questions on my current journey and what my goals were. After some good discussion, he showed me a few of his setups just to show me what other possibilities and options are on the table. I appreciate this because it was very educational and showed me the bounds of what I can play with and budgets. We settled on purchasing and taking home an XXX as an entry level unit. He gave me great pricing on an older new in stock unit. I tried it out at home for a few weeks and fell in love with the sound that it produced. However, the unit had an issue with the power button and Tim, offered to have it repaired (free of charge) and promptly ordered the parts from McIntosh. While he took time to repair the unit at his shop, he left me a different McIntosh unit from his inventory to take home and try out. This gave me time to ponder... if I loved the sound of this unit, and McIntosh build quality being "buy it for life" pieces, I started to think I should upgrade to the ZZZ, something future proof. Tim agreed to take back the XXX and I placed an order for a ZZZ. The ZZZ came and took it home with glee, and it sounded wonderful, even better than the XXX! However, I noticed that one of the aesthetic parts was not like the others and it was a significant (to me) issue, as the ZZZ is what I consider a beautiful art piece. Tim and his staff came to my home and observed this and agreed that it was not how it should be. Tim took my concern and dissatisfaction of the unit and effectively communicated to the factory that something should be done about it, and pushed to have the unit replaced (my desire), instead of repaired, as it required messing with circuit boards. At the same time, I also pursued support from McIntosh directly, and they were less than helpful, and frankly dismissive and unresponsive with multiple attempts (quite disappointed by this). The new unit arrived, and Tim hand delivered it to my home and helped me set it up and made sure everything was on the up and up. Without the strong customer service Tim provided, I would have been a dissatisfied customer with a defective unit from the factory. Tim and his entire staff went above and beyond to clearly communicate, follow through, accommodate, generous, stand on the side of the customer, integrity and just be Good People. Never dismissive, always kind, always listening. I have had other great customer service from other dealers like Crutchfield, but working with a local dealer is truly a step above and the way to go. The Hi-Fi journey is a long, time-consuming journey, and having someone like Tim and his staff to rely on and work with you to ensure 10000% satisfaction is what is so refreshing to experience. Being able to discuss, touch, and listen to things over a period of time before making big decisions helps both customer and business owner. I highly recommend giving Hi-Fi Haven a chance at your business, as they definitely earned my current, and future business with all the exceptionally positive interactions I've had with them. I will be putting this system in my lake house and possibly build another with him for a family member. *Don't let the "open one day a week" fool you. Once you meet him, he will be working with you regardless of what day of the week it is.

A way under the radar place for McIntosh gear. This is OLD SCHOOL. The employees are super…read moreknowledgeable. The gentleman I spoke with has been into audio probably 50 years. They also don't work on commission--they aren't going to blow smoke up your ### just to make a sale. Incredible place.

I recently visited Common Wave Hi-Fi in LA, and my experience was absolutely fantastic. Wes and…read moreDmitry are true professionals--incredibly friendly, welcoming, and equipped with an extreme wealth of knowledge regarding hi-fi equipment, system synergy, and proper setup. They generously spent a significant amount of time with me, allowing me to audition various systems, including multiple versions of the DeVore speakers I was interested in. What truly stood out was the completely pressure-free environment. There was zero rush to buy or make any decisions on the spot; their primary goal was simply to help me find the right sound. I eventually purchased my beautiful DeVore O/96 speakers from them, and the entire process was a joy. I am already looking forward to working with them again as I plan to invest in a preamplifier and a power conditioning system in the future. Additionally, Common Wave is expanding into a beautiful new space that is going to be spectacular to visit once it's finished. Thank you, Wes and Dmitry, for all your outstanding help!

This place is nothing short of heaven. The gear is all next level, sure, but it's the friendliness…read moreof the staff and the way the place feels that has me coming around. From getting educated on different amp/speaker pairings to their listening sessions that raise money for LAUSD ... I just might need to move in.

Chris is THE Los Angeles Empire turntable expert. I picked up a used Empire Scientific 698…read moreturntable in completely untested condition and in a two hour house call Chris had it resuscitated, fully set up, and ready to run for another 50 years. Chris was upfront about pricing, timely, and a great communicator.

Chris does great work... if you can ever get him to finish it…read more He came out right away to consult on two consoles I had with separate problems. He replaced the capacitor for one, and took the turntable for the other with him to fix. He brought it back the next day repaired. The work for both was over a thousand... maybe 1200 or so. Fast, efficient. Worth it... if it had ended there. But it didn't. The console with the replaced capacitor still had the same problem and the turntable had a new issue and wasn't playing out of one channel. These things happen, no problem... so I texted Chris this, and he would occasionally get back to me but would not commit to come out and finish the work. After months of this I started to get worried. Finally, two or three months later of hounding him constantly, I got him to come out to at least fix the turntable - but only AFTER I had diagnosed the issue myself (was simply a loose wire in the cartridge that needed soldering) and told him not to worry about the second console for now (which he said he'd have to take into his shop since he had no room) if that was what was preventing him from coming out. That worked. He came. Soldered the one wire and one player was working fully. I was happy for at least that. We discussed having him take the other console into his shop in a month or so when he had room and finish what he started... I knew there would extra costs and told him so. Nevertheless, he has stopped responding to any communication from me at all since that day. That was months ago now. Judging by other reviews on here about Chris ghosting them, I fear that is the treatment I'm getting and it's the last I've heard from him. I'll have to find someone else to finish the work I suppose.

Ladies and gentlemen of the jury - *sigh* - I'm just a boomer. Your modern Home Theater systems…read morefrighten and confuse me. I come from a simpler time with simpler equipment. Multiple remotes accessing multiple menus and sub-menus cause me to hyperventilate and yearn for my plug-n-play 2-channel days. Thankfully, Larry was able to come to my place and, within a minute, solve the problem of my two (and only two) speakers playing the side channels of whatever movie I'd be trying to watch on this newfangled audio-video system. Now, if I could just find a good set of rabbit ears for this whatchacallit flat screen tv...

I was looking for new KEF speakers and found Monaco through KEF's list of authorized dealers. Ian…read moreand Larry were very knowledgeable and friendly. They gave me a great deal on a speaker/stand/amplifier combo. Even though orders were delayed due to the COVID semiconductor shortage, Ian kept me up-to-date on my order. After I received my equipment, Ian gave me tips for getting the most out of them. Will definitely go back for whatever audio equipment I need in the future!

I have been shopping at PC Audio & Video for about 27 years. I first came to the shop, when looking…read moreto create the best home theater I could afford. I was going to save money on a processor, since it seemed like speakers were much more important. Tim, the owner then and still owner now, was quick to educate me on the importance of processing in a home theater set up. He treated me well at the time and has always given me reason to come back for the same reason: quality and honesty. I have such a long history, that I'm biased. I like other shops, but this one I will never stop looking to first on my road to better sound and entertainment. Location: it may seem hard to get into the store, being right on very busy Pacific Coast Highway, but I'm in a wheelchair and have no problems with parking. There is a parking lot behind the shop nearby.

Super happy with the service at Pacific Coast. Tim took a lot of time talking with me, demoing…read moreequipment, and presenting options for my audio setup. He did great work on my turntable. I recently purchased speakers that he recommended and tested with me, and I'm really satisfied with them. He also follows up to see how things are working out, which is very cool. I appreciate that he emphasized finding what was just right for my specific interests/needs, situation, and budget. He was happy to pass on his wealth of knowledge and let me make an educated decision. I'll be returning in the future for further guidance and purchases. Highly recommend.

It was an enjoyable experience to spend time at Sunny Components and meet Sunny, Theresa, and…read moreMikhail (hope I spelled their names right). We left one audiophile store that could not provide the cable we needed and came to Sunny who said he could help us. Sure enough! While there we sat in his listening room and heard crisp sounds of music as if the singers were standing in the room with us. Such a treat! We left with the cable needed and now a go-to place for high end music components.

Sunil knows his HiFi. He spends more time than anyone I know testing the equipment he sells to…read moreassure compatability and enjoyment in your space. If you care about your system and having a high level of service this is your place in Covina.

Can I give them 6 stars ?…read more I purchased a home stereo system at Ahead Stereo about three or four years ago. I met with Aaron just to ask a few preliminary questions. he is super knowledgeable, like everyone at Ahead Stereo, but understood my level of expertise and was able bring it up a few notches. I love the system I bought there. Every time I have a question setting it up, Aaron emails be exact drawings of what goes where. In the last few years I've purchased a few more items from Aaron and no matter what questions I ask, they are answered completely regardless whether I'm ready to purchase something or looking for advice. His diagrams are awesome. I recently learned a local big box store carries some of the same brands as Ahead, but you will NEVER get the help you will want and need there. Do yourself a favor, stop in to Ahead Stereo and listen to some of the best audio gear available.

Outstanding Service and Support at Ahead Stereo…read more I purchased my McIntosh turntable from Ahead Stereo and recently ran into an issue with my stylus. I reached out to Brian, and he immediately went above and beyond--contacting McIntosh on my behalf, walking me through the options, and ultimately helping me get back up and running. What stood out most wasn't just the solution, but the care and integrity Brian showed throughout the process. He didn't treat me like just another transaction, he treated me like a valued customer. That kind of support is rare, and it's exactly why I'll keep coming back to Ahead Stereo. If you're into high-end audio and want a dealer who stands by their customers, this is the place. Highly recommend.