This place is not for everyone and that is honestly part of the appeal…read more I came alone and was seated right away, most likely because it is a small space. The hostess or employee sat me down, and I took a seat at the bar. I was immediately given water and a menu, which felt easy and welcoming. This is not a "background music while you catch up" kind of bar. The music is the experience, inspired by Japanese listening bars. The sound is intentional, the vinyl selections feel curated, and the space encourages you to slow down and be present. Located in the Arts District of the Santa Fe neighborhood, ESP HiFi is walk in only, so arriving early is a good idea since it fills up quickly. The menu includes seasonal cocktails, highballs, natural wine, warm drinks, non alcoholic options, and small bites, with tastings focused on Japanese whiskey and mezcal. I had a walnut mezcal based cocktail, and ordered olives and Marcona almonds as a snack, all of which fit the vibe perfectly. They also offer a daily happy hour or "social hour" from 4 to 5pm. It was also fun watching the mixologist seamlessly switch between making drinks and DJing, which added to the experience. Yes, it is dark inside, but that is part of the atmosphere. The staff is not overly talkative, but the music is the whole point here, and that focus feels intentional. It is a popular spot and definitely gives hipster energy, but in a self aware, well executed way. If you are expecting a loud, social cocktail lounge, this is not it. If you appreciate good sound and a focused atmosphere, you will enjoy it. Not trying to please everyone. Just doing its thing and doing it well.

ESP Hi-Fi is *her* - the kind of place that immediately sets the tone…read more Went on a Friday night for a date and everything just clicked. We waited only about 10 minutes to be seated at the bar, which already felt like a small miracle for a weekend night in Denver. The interior is dark, intimate, and beautifully understated - romantic without feeling forced. The music (on vinyl btw) is impeccable and intentionally curated, the kind you actually feel, not just hear. Pair that with an excellent wine selection and you've got a space that's clearly designed for slowing down and being present. No distractions, just great sound, great drinks, and great energy. Easily one of my favorite bars in Denver now. ESP Hi-Fi understands atmosphere, and it shows. Already looking forward to coming back!

This is the most massive, locally-owned record store I've ever been to. They have some DEEP cuts…read moreand artists that I haven't seen carried anywhere else. I could have spent the entire day digging. Employees at the counter were incredibly helpful and friendly. This is on Record Store Day too, and there were so many people shopping but even the other patrons were overall very respectful and mindful of space. I was slightly disappointed because some of my favorite artists they didn't have markers for and therefore I assume they didn't carry vinyl for in general (Rhapsody, Kehlani, Gang Starr, The Hip Abduction) and were completely out of a few others (Toni Braxton, Brandy). On the flip side, we found some records that were absolute gems. They also said that they can order the records that I couldn't find, so overall I think that it makes up for what they don't have in immediate stock. We were also shopping from out of state, and they were able to ship our large haul back home. This was a dope experience and exactly why you should shop local.

Flippant, Dishonest, and Deeply Disrespectful Buying Experience and the records are overpriced…read more I have shopped here in the past and based on the high prices of the used records, I assumed my used records would sell at fair market value here but this was not the case. I brought in a curated stack of clean, high‑demand records and was met with one of the most disrespectful experiences I have ever had. The buyer behind the counter was openly flippant, dismissive, and acted like I had no idea what I was bringing in. His attitude alone set the tone -- rushed, condescending, and completely uninterested in treating me with respect. I think it takes longer than five minutes to look at the quality and condition of 30 records. He opened with a lowball offer that did not match the titles, rarity or the condition, and when I questioned it, he said "records not selling" while we are standing in a store literally packed with people buying vinyl. It was insulting, and it was clearly meant to make me feel like I should be grateful for whatever lowball number he threw out. The moment I pushed back and asked for my records back, his offer suddenly jumped up but still well under a fair trade. That tells you everything about their honesty and ethics. It was not about fair value -- it was about seeing what they could get away with - how low they could lowball. To top it off, they paid with a check instead of cash, which made the whole thing feel even more disrespectful, inconvenient, and dismissive. In hindsight, I wish I had taken my records back but I was so disoriented by the disrespect and clerk behavior. And it made me realize why I never sell or trade records. If you care about being treated with basic respect or honesty, take your business somewhere else. I will never buy anything from this disreputable unethical establishment. And you should not either. This is not a mom and pop business but a business operating without integrity exploiting its customers.

Record player was broken, they diagnosed the problem and fixed it in less than 10 minutes. Beast.read more

Misty and the crew are excellent. They took in my vintage RCA stereo cabinet with a Magnavox…read moreturntable from 1964 and repaired it perfectly. I can't say how happy I am with their service. If you have equipment that needs serviced or repaired take it here. You won't be disappointed.

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.

I am not one to give 5 stars but is have to give this place 5 stars even though they were not able…read moreto make the repairs I was hoping to have done on my turntable, they were as helpful as they could be. This location has excellent sound and video equipment. Being a very discerning person when it comes to music and video I can appreciate the equipment and knowledge of the personnel at Soundings Fine Audio.

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.

Drew and Jeff provided excellent and elite service. They are a team that makes troubleshooting…read moreeasy. Their expertise for integrating entertainment systems is unbeatable. It makes ListenUp the go-to audio video company when purchasing and installing electronic equipment.

Needed a quick purchase of an Ortofon OM 5 E cartridge and stylus nearby. Service was excellent and…read morethe shop looked great. Happy to say the minor repair worked out well. Thanks ListenUp Boulder!

As i entered the store i was greeted with a sign that says do not touch. I understand the store is…read moreupscale. I would imagine the customers this store attracts would find the sign insulting. After entering i received a hello. Very little interest to the fact i was there. Now i know i wasnt dressed like i had lots of money, actually i was dressed like a construction worker ( a construction worker who owns the company ) my head of production was also with me. If the salesman would have taken the time to acknowledge me i would have been happy to share the contents of my 3 music room systems. I would have been happy to talk to him about my desire to upgrade my main room amps, but that did not transpire. Maybe i didnt look the part. I did end up picking out an album and i had to look for someone to ring it up. The comment from the salesman was "thats it" as if this was an inconvenience for him. You have a beautiful store with some nice equipment but your obvious visual judgment of a potential customer is disgusting. I definitely would not return.

Oh yeah they also keep the limited amount of terrible records they sell in front of a giant west…read morefacing window so plenty of HOT sunlight is always beating down on the vinyl which every body knows totally increases the value. Don't you dare tell Jeremy that is the wrong spot to keep records because he knows EVERYTHING about EVERYTHING.

Thomas is the best service person EVER! Always thorough-making sure we understand everything…read morebefore he leaves.

Extremely knowledgeable and helpful! Very honest about situation, what is necessary and what is not.read more

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.

This place is a den of lust and financial ruin. So. Many. Times. I find myself innocently,…read morejoyfully, contentedly driving down 38th avenue, no thoughts of financial ruin or difficult spousal conversations anywhere near my mind, and then it's perky little sign appears: Crescendo. And with that sign, my audio spending crescendos. My hifi joy crescendos. My wife's ability to patiently wade through minuscule differences in this pair of headphones vs. that pair of headphones increases. The staff is helpful. Too helpful. The selection is excellent. Too excellent. I recommend this place for couples needing practical hello navigating differences of fiscal philosophies and working through low-level conflict. But for those wanting to keep their Beats by Dre or sweet ear-buds, this place is not for you. Avoid 38th.

Vintage audio equipment and knowledgeable staff. Bought turntable and amp. I will be back of if I…read moreneed anything in the future. Thank you for educating me!!

****Editing from 1 to 3 stars because I do appreciate a business that apologizes and acknowledges…read moremiscommunications. Next time please just put me on hold or ask to call back at a later time. I was shocked by how rude this interaction was--truly one of the most unpleasant customer service experiences I've had in quite some time. I called to make a simple inquiry about potentially selling or having a very unique vintage stereo piece appraised. Before I could even finish a sentence, the gentleman on the phone cut me off, abruptly said he had no room, and added that he was "leaning on stereos"--whatever that meant. It was clear he wasn't interested in listening, let alone helping. If this is how he conducts business, I'm not surprised he's having trouble moving inventory. Definitely not a place I'd recommend if you value professionalism or basic courtesy.