Another great audio/video install by Frank and his staff. Our blue-ray player died so we decided to…read morereplace/update everything. Love the Sony LED, Sonos sound system, Apple TV , and LG Blu-ray. Great service and recommendations.

After purchasing a set of vintage Bose 901 Series IV from Craigslist I realized they needed some…read morehelp. They had been re foamed, but not correctly. some drivers were out of alignment and the voice coils scratched in the magnet. Frank said he could repair them but the cost of labor would be much higher than buying and installing exact replacements. we did that with 5 drivers and re cemented the cones on a few others. What an excellent result. They sound perfect and was given a fair price and the work sas done quickly. I would recommend him for any vintage speaker repairs

What a fun surprise. I found Randy and his amazing little shop online. We drove up from Huntington…read moreBeach, wow, did it ever end up being worth the drive. My wife and I met Randy and both immediately liked him. He sat there on the couch listening while Randy put on an absolute clinic. We learned a lot about turn tables and saw options from 500 to 225000 dollars ...and everything in between. We got to talking about things he had in stock and that's when we came across the VPI HW-40 anniversary. Number 62 of 400. I immediately fell in love. We agreed on a price and I was off with my new rig. I am blown away by how great this thing sounds. A nice benefit of dealing with a pro like Randy is that it was all set up and ready to go. I'm already back in contact discussing phono stage options. Do yourself a favor and check his shop out. You'll be glad you did.

Randy is the man! Well over a decade ago, I stumbled into his store, armed with little spending…read morepower. I knew I wanted some Vandersteens. I ended up with some 2ce Signatures. While there, he took the time to explain all of the things that make Vandersteen's special. He even played the state-of-the-art Model 5's from back then. As a budding audio geek I was floored. Fast forward to 2018. Randy's kindness and expertise still stuck in my mind, I returned to his Santa Monica shop. This time, I was ready for the whole-enchilada! 5A Carbons, AR amp and pre amp, Basis table. The works. Randy set them up perfectly and I can't thank him enough. Randy and his team are the real deal. Highly recommended.

This review is far overdue. To cut to the chase, Ian (the owner), Jesus, and Brian are exceptional…read more A special shout out goes to Brian for spending so much time with me until we had the right system picked out. I was recently gifted a record player which had me scrambling for some new gear. It had been a very long time since I had taken a stroll down HiFi audio lane. I popped into Audio Element mainly to see what brands they carried. I initially felt a bit timid since I could tell that they carried some really high end stuff. I instantly felt like this shop was out of my league. However, Brian warmly greeted me and quickly made me feel at home with his exceptional hospitality. As he showed me around the shop and answered some of my questions, Jesus was also very helpful in contributing wherever he could. Brian demo'ed various setups for me based on the sound signature I was going for as well as on the description I had provided of my listening area. The specially curated setups he showed me sounded phenomenal. He was also extremely knowledgeable. Knowing that I was about to drop some serious dough, and also knowing how much of a methodical person I am, I thanked both of them and told them that I was going to go home to make some decisions and that they would likely see me again. When I did eventually return to the shop, I was happy to see Brian again. Having done some research at home, I went in convinced knowing what I wanted. I had made some personal tweaks to some of the equipment I had really enjoyed on my previous visit. These tweaks were mainly upgrades of the same model line of equipment. As we got to talking, Brian made me aware of some new speakers they had recently received that he thought I might like. He offered to hook them up for me and if I didn't like them, no harm no foul and I could stick with the original setup I had chosen. OH MAN! I immediately fell in love with the new speakers and integrated amp combo he setup for me. I knew I needed this to come home with me. I got a killer deal and I could not be happier. Ian (the owner) happened to be at the store that night and he made sure that everything went smooth. One thing I'll never forget is how Brian made me feel when I realized that I had accidentally kept the staff after hours; not realizing that the store had already closed. While I felt bad, I couldn't help but notice that in the excitement of helping me pick out my system, it seemed like the staff had also lost track of time just as I had lol! I apologized to Brian and he quickly told me not to worry about that and reassured me that they were there to make sure that I was truly happy with my new setup. At the end of it all, the entire staff even helped lug all the equipment to my car. Fast forward several months later, and this has become a new hobby of mine. I love my setup so much that I listen to records every night before bed. When I'm not listening to records, I'm streaming on the bluesound node icon. Ian, Jesus, and especially Brian, you guys are a very special bunch. Thanks again and I hope to see you in the not so distant future.

5 stars! Huge…read moreshoutout to Jesus and Brian. I recently went to a friend's house for a hi-fi listening session, and when I came home and turned on my own system, I realized something had to change. After a deep dive of research, I landed on the Wharfedale Lintons, and Audio Element was the only place where I could actually hear them in person. Brian was incredibly helpful and patient as my wife and I worked through some favorite tracks to make sure they were the right fit. Needless to say, we walked out with the Lintons. Once we got them home, it quickly became clear our amp wasn't up to the task. More research led us to the perfect pairing: a Rega. Jesus happened to have exactly what we needed and was kind enough to hold it while we rushed down to grab it. The result? Spine-tingling, goosebump-inducing fun listening to music again. Our system finally feels alive. The service here is top-notch. They genuinely listen, guide you without pressure, and clearly care about helping you find the right setup. Safe to say, Audio Element is now my go-to for all things hi-fi.

6 out of 5. I just found this review by Nick M - and I could not have said it better myself:…read more Nearly impossible to say enough good things about Jen, Oscar, and Rewind Audio! Not only do they consistently have an amazing inventory of diverse, unique, high-quality vintage hifi components (speakers, amps, turntables, cassette decks, etc), but they are also extremely knowledgable, kind, and earnest people who value their customers deeply, and strive to deliver the best possible gear and customer service. Their energy and passion is infectious! Aside from being great people - they offer very fair and competitive pricing on all of their equipment and you can be certain that everything in stock has been inspected, tested, and held to the highest standard - which makes the value nearly priceless. A rare gem in LA! A 'must visit' for vintage audio nerds.

Came here for a birthday party. We had access to the cool interior of the store with all kinds of…read moreretro audio equipment and then access to the large back patio space. The party host had a bartender, set up a food and appetizer station near a retro camper. Add some party decorations and it was such a cool place to rent space from! Definitely considering a rental for a future party here and also, to go back and buy some records which were reasonably priced.

Great assistance from Gary in getting a new stereo system. Further, if you have a turntable that…read moreneeds repair, don't hesitate. Stan is probably the best in the business. Brought him a fifty plus year old Thorens, unusable and he brought it back to life, sounding better than ever. Can't be beat!

In March 2026 I replaced my trusty old Magnapan 1.7i speakers with Sonus Faber Olympia Nova III…read morespeakers. Free delivery and help unpacking them. After a little fooling around with placement (some guidance from Alon) the sound is fantastic. I hear the music, singer here, drums there, and so on. I don't hear two speakers, just music, even on some old 1950s Rock and Roll. To top it off, Shelley's took the old speakers back to the store and sold them for me, getting more than I ever could. But foolish me, I used the money for new speakers for my study. The whole experience was low-key and relaxed. I'm one happy camper.

I had an amazing experience with Marconi Radio with my home theater and smart home installation…read more They did an incredible job integrating everything together with Control4 as the brain of the system, including TVs, in-ceiling speakers throughout the home, and security cameras. The entire installation was extremely professional. I was especially impressed with how clean and organized all the wiring was. Everything was installed neatly, professionally, and with great attention to detail. The system works seamlessly, and having everything controlled through Control4 makes the whole home experience incredibly convenient. The quality of the installation and attention to detail really stand out. I'm extremely happy with the results and would highly recommend Marconi Radio to anyone looking for a professional home theater, whole-home audio, TV, camera, and smart home installation. Excellent work, great service, and truly professional installation. Highly recommended!

totally misleading, wasted my time. I called about a vintage tape deck, told them I opened it and…read moresaw some parts not moving, belt looked ok but tape stops. he said "we can diagnose it for $35." I asked so you open it further to see what's wrong? yes. I drive all the way there (oh first you have to dive way up to their old location because they haven't updated Apple Maps,) showed him with it open, what I saw, paid him $35. five days later he calls and says "it looks old and dry, maybe needs lubricant, one part isn't moving correctly so it will be $240." I said did you open the mechanism to really see ? you sound unsure. he said "you think we open the mechanism for $35?!" lolllll omg what a ripoff. Falself claims they "diagnose" but they don't go further than opening the lid like anyone can do. waste of time and money totally frustrating and insulting.

Neill is very cool guy.. he is really knowledgeable about his audio stuff , especially Linn…read moreproducts.. I am very happy with my purchase of the Linn turntable.. Neill showed me in detail how to assemble..and saved my number as a contact in case I need any help or another purchase.. I will surely will keep in touch with British Audio Guys and Neill especially when I do an upgrade.. Thanks Neill!!

Great experience with the British Audio Guys. The very best of service and communication. Made…read moreevery step of my purchase pleasurable and satisfying. I highly recommend them for their knowledge and their commitment to customer satisfaction. Will look to them again as I continue to upgrade my audio systems.

Elliot is the best. He is the only one who took care of me…read more He has the experience No rush ... thank you

The best spot for vinyl and audiophile enthusiasts. Elliot and Cassie both have fantastic customer…read moreservice. It's the rad house up the hill and directly to your left.