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Common Wave Hi-Fi

4.5 (50 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Alyssa N.

As someone who loves music, and enjoys calm ambient settings, this was an absolutely perfect place to visit. I have recently discovered the Hi-Fi world, and Wes (the owner) did an outstanding job at giving me the key details and specificities of how turntables and speakers function, and bonus... he has an excellent taste in music. There is a wide range of amazing speakers, records, turntables, etc. I definitely recommend making an appointment and coming in.

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This is one of my favorite places in LA. Great advice, great knowledge of HiFi components and a really cool staff.

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It was our pleasure having you by. Enjoy the rig!

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great prices for patches, good attitude, killer soundtrack, nice selection of bands to choose from

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Thanks! We're always happy to help.

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Ask the Community - Common Wave Hi-Fi

Can you guys record a Spotify playlist into a cassette?

Hello Tony - Thanks for reaching out. Unfortunately, we can't provide that service as it would violate the Spotify terms of Service.

Do you do home visits? Looking for someone to help repair the tone arm cabling in a vintage console record player.

Hello - Thanks for reaching out. Unfortunately, we are no longer working on consoles.

Do you sell record player needles?

Hello Kelly - Yes, we do. Which turntable / cartridge did you need help with?

Do you do DJ Mixer repairs?

Hello Mark - Unfortunately, we are no longer repairing Pro Audio Equipment or DJ Mixers. We primarily focus on turntable repair and calibration.

Hello do u have a Sony Reciever Blutooth?

No, I am sorry but we don't.

I was wondering if I could potentially get a quote on repairing my 2 turntables? I have a video of what needs to be repaired.

Hello Matthew - Happy to help, just give us a call to discuss further

Do you repair reel to reel machines? I think I need a recap and a new source switch - thanks in advance!

Hello Gabriel - At this time, we are only taking in turntables.

Do you repair Carver receivers? Online search suggests it could be a capacitor issue...thx

Hello Sonny- We are not working on Carver receiver at this time

Do you repair Dual turntables?

Yes, we repair them. What model do you have?

Do you repair technics Sl-1300 turntables?

Yes we do

Do you repair t+a amplifiers? I have a PA 1230 R that sopped working. Possible speaker cable short.

Hello Michael - Thanks for reaching out. We no longer repair equipment and are currently only repairing and calibrating turntables.

Do you buy dvds?

Unfortunately we don’t. I would reach out to Amoeba Music, they might be able to help.

Do you resell used Hi-Fi furniture?

Hello Jessica - Yes, we sell Hi-Fi furniture, cabinetry, shelving, and racks.

Do you fix record players?

Yes, we repair and calibrate turntables

Where can I find in LA Beats ear pad replacements?

Hello Mele - Thanks for reaching out. When I looked into it, there was a link to Apple for any service and repairs. I would give them a call to see if they have what you need.

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Review Highlights - Common Wave Hi-Fi

I called and talked to the Owner, Wes, who was very friendly and took the time to explain everything in detail.

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Amoeba Music - Outside

Amoeba Music

4.4(2k reviews)
7.0 miHollywood
$$

Kelly from Australia at the help desk is a GEM, kindly taking the time to educate me on the…read moresweetest vinyl buying lesson. I've barely begun to dip my toe into deep appreciation of physical music mediums, and accompanied my wife here on her birthday search for a few specific vinyls and CDs. My search was narrow, hoping for a Odesza vinyl. I found two vinyls from the A Moment Apart album I was in search for with one being a used copy in a deep sea foam color while the other was a clear vinyl. Because I knew nothing about vinyls, I went to the front desk where Kelly took the time to show me how; 1) properly remove vinyls from their sleeve, 2) the direction to clean vinyls using a microfiber cloth, 3) check downs to go through when inspecting a used vinyl, and 4) in why's behind inspecting vinyls the way she recommended. In taking the time to show me how to check 3 separate clearance vinyls, I felt even more stoked about my Odesza used vinyl find as it was fun colored vinyl not yet in our collection and in beautiful condition. Kelly - thank you for not being a gatekeeper. You rock!

So this is the newer Amoeba in Hollywood. They moved from the original location off Sunset Blvd,…read morethink awhile back. But, this location is pretty nice. It's located right across the street from the Metro B Line, so take the transit for super convenience! Walking in, there is security staff that's there that will do a bag check. They also do this when you're leaving the store. The store itself is a nice warehouse of everything you're looking for: music, movies, and merchandise like t-shirts, buttons, even some CD players (not top of the line, but they have them!). Everything is organized at this location - with lots of staff on the floor, restocking and organizing the racks. They have a good selection of everything, but also they don't have everything. I didn't find what I was looking for at my last visit, but it was still nice to browse through the store. They also seem to carry a lot of brand new CDs here. Amoeba's a cool shop if you've never been to one before. It's one of the remaining larger physical music shops left that have tons of music CDs, records, and other awesomeness.

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View from across the street

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Going Underground Records - Precious Wax

Going Underground Records

4.6(54 reviews)
0.9 miLittle Tokyo, Downtown
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This is a great record shop located right off of the central Little Tokyo Shopping District…read moreCorridor. What they offer is vinyl. It's a simple as that. Plus, they have a lot of it. In terms of their actual offerings, they have a lot of used vinyl, some of it is very rare. So, if you're looking for that really special something, you may very well be able to find it at this shop. They also have a lot of new vinyl. Some of it is of the older variety, and some of it is very new releases. So, whatever you're looking for, you should be able to find something here. In terms of their pricing, it's all very reasonable. Even the rare vintage vinyl they offer is priced very competitively in correlation with the modern market. This is the same with their new vinyl, their prices are very competitive. They also offer a few other items like some cassette tape and things like that. Thus, it is your one stop shop for when you want to grab that special piece of music. The staff here are all really nice. So if you need any help, they'll be happy to help you out. Overall, this is one of those dying breeds of shops, one that offers a grand selection of vinyl. It's a great place to visit, whether you're looking for that special record, or you're just looking to look. Overall, it's a great shopping experience.

Going Underground Records is a nicely curated record shop packed with some good finds! This spot is…read morelocated in the Little Tokyo area. There is a nearby paid parking garage or street parking all around the area. Inside, they have a pretty spacious setup with lots of records to sort through. Some cool record finds I came across for my music taste were Pop Smoke, Big Sean, Tame Impala, Kehlani, and Thee Sacred Souls. The records here are fairly priced and the staff are friendly and welcoming. I ended up copping the 75th Anniversary Sailor Moon vinyl for wifey since it was a record she had been chasing and one we do not see in the wild often. Definitely come check them out if you are ever in the area!

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The Last Bookstore - Have a seat, it's quite warm. #heater

The Last Bookstore

4.5(2.7k reviews)
1.4 miDowntown
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Walking into The Last Bookstore feels less like entering a shop and more like stepping into a…read moredifferent world. Housed inside a former bank, the space already carries this grand, historic energy that sets the tone before you even start browsing. What makes this place unforgettable is how it's designed to be explored, not rushed. There are cozy spots scattered throughout where you can sit and get lost in a book, but the real magic is upstairs. It opens into a maze of rooms, each with its own personality, filled with carefully arranged books that feel more like art than inventory. At times, it genuinely feels like you've wandered into a dream. One of the highlights is the famous tunnel of books, which adds to that surreal, almost cinematic experience. Everywhere you turn, books are used as decor in the most creative ways, and it creates this quiet moment where everything else fades out. Upstairs also holds one of my favorite parts, a row of art studios featuring work from local artists. Every piece feels intentional, unique, and thoughtfully placed. Right nearby, there's a small coffee shop surrounded by beautiful artwork, making it an easy place to pause and take it all in. This isn't a quick stop kind of place. Plan to spend a few hours here, wandering, discovering, and just enjoying the atmosphere. It's one of the most iconic bookstores I've ever been to, and it absolutely lives up to the reputation.

If you like books this is the place for you. It is awesome to walk through and look at all the…read morebooks. There were so many amazing old books to look at. The book tunnel was an impressive construction

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The Last Bookstore - 2nd floor

2nd floor

The Last Bookstore - Book Photo Op

Book Photo Op

The Last Bookstore - Welcome to The Last Bookstore.

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Welcome to The Last Bookstore.

Videotheque

Videotheque

4.6(178 reviews)
3.6 miHighland Park
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A video store for all of us intellectual movie nerds!…read more Videotheque sells some new and used DVDs and Blu-Rays, but their main purpose of being is as a video rental store and it's like no other video store I've been too. Their videos are organized by how a cinema fan's mind works. By category, by country, by director. John Woo movies in the Hong Kong director's section. Hou Hsiao-Hsien in Taiwan. There's classic porn from the 70s, 80s and 90s. There are Criterion discs. There are John Huston movies, Godard movies, Wim Wenders and David Lynch. Dario Argento horror movies. Sci-fi. Pre Sci-fi. Post Sci-fi. Brazilian. African. Silent films... I could go on and on. If you are looking for an obscure out of print classic film that's not on streaming, there's an 80% chance that you can find it here to rent. There is street parking nearby. The problem? I live in OC and this place is in Mount Washington/Montecito Heights. So if I move down there, I'll be renting some unheard of movies, that's for sure!

This is a movie rental place. I know hard to find now days. They do sell some stuff. It is really…read morefun to look through all the movies they have. Most everything is dvd, but they have blu-ray and 4k too. I liked talking to the staff about their stock. They had some stuff that I'm been looking for rent. They said the they move all the shelves around so they can have a movie night where they bring out a projector. I recommend this place if you got the time. They do seem to have most every that I asked for.

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Record Surplus - Another Amazing Rhino Compilation!!!

Record Surplus

4.2(272 reviews)
13.9 miSawtelle
$$$

Terrible experience here over the weekend! They have…read moreconstruction in the area and plead with people on social media to come and shop. Then, they treat you poorly! It was a pain to get here, lots of construction causing Terrible traffic and delays since we don't leave on Westside. When we went to check the movie section a store employee was sweeping around customers in that area. My husband went to look at movies and he called him out, insulting him as "oblivious". The employee was too concerned about some in store concert, moved things around. But not about getting business from customers. Rude customer service! Well, that's why folks shop online. Who needs this crap? You go through difficulties to come and support a local record store and that's what you get. No respect! On top, not enough merchandise, poor selection. Dusty. We left what merchandise we were planning on getting and left. To never return! Stay away!

Twenty years ago I read an Ohio State University paper about improved cognition and feelings of…read morewell being in cardiac rehabilitation patients who exercised to Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons". All in the study reported feeling better post exercise but those who listened to "The Four Seasons" said they felt even better; performed even better in cognitive testing. Well, that was enough for me to trade in my vinyl for the aforementioned piece in CD format so I could listen in my car (remember it was twenty years ago). I played "The Four Seasons" as I drove to and from work, wrote reports, did my taxes (similar studies show improved math skills in children), or simply relaxed and like those in the non-control group Ohio study, I felt better even recruited long forgotten vocabulary! Mere weeks ago that very same CD bit the dust; skipped over way too many movements. I washed it, talked to it but it was gone... Yeah, I know there's a myriad of more technologically advanced listening platforms but I'm old school. Enter Record Surplus (The Westside's Amoeba equivalent?) for replacement and much, much more. This place is HUGE! If you can't find disks, vinyl here perhaps it doesn't exist. Ah, but it does! Knowledgeable staff will help you find what you seek. Found Itzhak Perlman's performance of "The Four Seasons" and some Mozart. Recycle or trade your unwanted CDs and vinyl here. Parking on Santa Monica Boulevard.

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Common Wave Hi-Fi - hifi - Updated May 2026

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