Good Vibes is a throwback to the relaxed audio/video specialty stores of yore, yet it stocks…read morecurrent brand name gear at competitive prices to big box stores. The staff and owner are knowledgeable and passionate about what they sell. I spent over an hour discussing the advantages of similarly priced big screen Sony, LG and Samsung OLED models before choosing an LG. Jason, their installer knows TVs inside and out and is a perfectionist when it comes to installations. He actually used a carpenter's level to insure my TV was perfectly angled and positioned. He performed all of the basic set up and then some. Tell him your viewing preferences and he adjusts the set to those before he departs. I requested that my new LG G5 be set for accurate streaming and cinema and he obliged. It felt good doing business with a civilized locally owned store. (Incidentally, I paid the full retail sale price.)

I was on the hunt for a specific TV mounting system, but most companies I contacted either demanded…read moreoutrageous markups or insisted on bundling installation services at an absurd cost. That's when I started my google search and located Good Vibes in IL (I live in GA). I figured they wouldn't be able to help me but decided to reach out anyway, and I'm so glad I did! To my surprise, the owner himself, Steve, got back to me the very same day. He confirmed the product was in stock and offered it to me at a reasonable price--no hassle, no gimmicks. Even better, the mount arrived the very next day! Talk about exceptional service! I couldn't be happier with my experience. Huge thanks to Good Vibes and Steve for going above and beyond!

Very large instrument selection, very knowledgeable staff, and a good repair team. Friendly and…read morefast without feeling rushed!

Milam Audio has been the leading audio supplier in Central Illinois since the 1970's. Ken…read moreMusselman is an expert with audio systems and will go to the nth degree to make sure you're happy. They are very competitive with pricing and I've been doing business with them since 1988. Highly recommended.

From the owner: Professional Audio Equipment, Recording Equipment, Sound Systems, Audio Equipment Rental, Sound…read moreProduction, Sound System Design and Installation

Conveniently located in downtown Champaign near the Illinois Terminal (Amtrak, MTD buses) and a…read morestone's throw from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus, Exile on Main Street has a fantastic selection of new and previously loved vinyl, CDs, cassette tapes, and more. I recently met the owner, Jeff Brandt, at the store while my partner was on the hunt for Taylor Swift and Charli XCX vinyls. Jeff was immediately attentive and we struck up conversations about Taylor Swift, the positives and areas of improvement downtown Champaign could use, the area's history as a musical mecca, and much more. It was easy to see how much love and sweat equity he's put into the community and the store. An adjacent vintage store has closed but Exile regularly hosts pop-ups, underscoring its community-first vibes. When you're looking for vinyl finds, skip online, Target and chains and support institutions like Exile on Main!

This is the THE record store to visit in Champaign-Urbana. Yeah, there's Record Swap if you want…read moreused classic rock or See You Vinyl with their dozens of records, but Exile is the place to be. The store itself has an interesting layout that promotes exploration and discovery. There's a nice mix of used and new vinyl, (mostly used) CDs, and even some cassettes and VHS tapes. I'd say Exile's strengths are all things indie, major artists from the 90s onward, classic rock, and a bunch of niche stuff. I like to find reissues of 90s and 00s electronic stuff there, and they typically stock new jazz releases from Blue Note and some of the other big labels (not a huge selection, but everything they have is good). Of course, this is just my perception. You'll find each genre well represented. If you don't see what you want, the owner is happy to get it for you. He's a great guy with a deep knowledge of music. He actually has a whole section that he's selling from his personal collection, which is an interesting category. It's like a bunch of great titles that have been out of circulation for a long time. Overall, this is a fun place to find good music. Check it out.

Came through in my way to Chicago, decent selection and good prices. They used the small space very…read morewell and had a very chill aesthetic. Jesse was very nice and recommended a new album based off what I liked. He was very nice and humble and it was easy to talk to him. I will be coming back! -Cy

This review is about my experience, plus constructive feedback that can be used to make this shop…read morebetter. While I love digging through the stacks at local record shops, I have experienced much better. I've been through quite a number of fantastic record stores in my lifetime, so I have expectations on how a record store should be (even for smaller and newer shops that may just be starting out). I root for local record stores and encourage them to do their best. I've been here, Record Swap, and Exile, and I find Record Swap is the best one. Let me start off by saying I did leave with the purchase of two records today. The shop wasn't terrible, but I do think it was lacking a bit. I understand building up a quality stock takes time, but given the amount of time this store had been around, I expected just a little more. Some selections are spot on with the prices, while other selections aren't worth the $5+ as they look like they've been pulled from thrift stores and $1 bins elsewhere. The layout of the store was decent for the size space, but how the stock was "organized" was honestly a bit of a choppy mess. For the size store, I'd honestly shrink down the "new arrivals" spot significantly and put the items where they're supposed to go. This will make browsing so much smoother (only bring in a bigger new arrivals spot when you've got much more merchandise coming in). Do away with the boards you've got taking up a wall. You may have a passion about them, but they don't belong in a record store, nor will people use Google to look you up if they're in the market for a board... it's just not expected to be found in that type of store. Use that space for more music merchandise, which is expected to be found in this store. Move your cash register to the bar that was built into the spot. This makes the extra merchandise ready for sale behind bar moved to another spot and easier to get to. These are just some of the key changes that could made to make this shop 100x better, instead of adding injury to your name, and will help you take off.

Jesse's team installed my high end home theater. They did an outstanding job in the wiring and…read moresetup of the A/V rack projector, and screen installation. Highly recommend.

From the owner: Swinderman Engineering Services specializes in everything Technology. This includes Custom Home…read moreTheater, Whole House Audio, Surveillance Cameras, Wireless and Wired Network Wiring, as well as Flat Panel TV Installatoin, Commercial Sirius Radio, Lighting Control, Off Air Antenna Installation and many other Custom Projects.