Review dilemma - I brought my dads 60's stereo in here for a repair job and it ended up taking them…read more3 months to fix. Despite thus I truly believe it to be a one off case as I received nothing but good service whilst dealing with these guys. Vintage stereo's, old vinyl, repairs, new kit - this place is a great starting point for anyone interested in buying or renovating a stereo . The Walls are filled with beautiful top of the range systems and it is all too easy to lose a few hours. Whilst the repair of my stereo did take a long time I was assured it was a combination of an unusual backlog of repairs and the fact it was sent to an external engineer. I was kept up to date with progress, given an accurate quote and had money knocked off for the delay. Got the stereo back and it sounds good as new. Good result especially as I could find find very few people in London who seemed willing to take on the job. Well recommended

I'm surprised no one else has talked about Audio Gold yet…read more This shop sells old records, and all kinds of speakers. They also sell vintage radios and turntables. This store has a cool, kind of hippish vibe and I saw this woman with green paint on her face hanging about ( maybe she was a shop assistant) and overheard a man talking about speakers he could put in his kitchen closet. This is good place to come for Vintage equiptment (Including an old keyboard still in the box at least ten years old) and to have a cheap drink. They are selling coffee here for 1.50. Unheard of in Crouch End. It's gourmet stuff as well.

I wanted a USB multi plug you know one where you can use multiple USB's at the same time. Maplins…read morewas my first choice as I was familiar with the store in another town. This Maplins is exceptionally well stocked with every type of electrical thingy you could need. They have hundreds of in stock cables, connectors, etc. This store also had a wide selection of remote controlled cars which was a great present for my nephew. You can also find many computer accessories here. A great store which seems to have taken the place of another one of my favourite stores which are no longer around called Tandy's.

I really enjoy visiting this store. The staff are always helpful and no question seems silly to…read moreask. They're good at giving advise and many a time I've left with nothing but this, which encourages me to return when I'm sure of the purchase I wish to make. Thanks guys!

Brilliant, superb and amazing…read more 1st class customer service, advice and value. It is quite a while since I have been there but I will go there when I next need stuff. Julian Richer tries to get customers for life and he certainly has that from myself. I have never heard a bad thing said about Richer Sounds. Julian Richer is a big advocate of customer service and his books on how to run a company are superb and a must read for any business owner. It certainly shows when you go to Richer Sounds that he practices what he preaches.

Over the years I've bought a few TV's and electrical items from Richer Sounds Swiss Cottage and…read morehave to say they've always provided a first class service. They pride themselves on offering the best possible customer service and cheapest deals. I do a lot of my shopping online nowadays so it is nice to be able to pop in to a shop and pick up your goods without having to wait for delivery. I always do a lot of research on prices when buying a new TV as I have to make sure I get a bargain. Family and friends often come to me for help buying electrical products too so I've spend a lot of time comparing prices and Richer Sounds are nearly always the cheapest. Having said that, once I did buy a new TV from them and then afterwards found it cheaper at another electrical retailer so called up Richer Sounds Finchley Road (http://www.richersounds.com/stores/london-swiss-cottage) to tell them and they were more than happy to refund the difference plus an extra £10! There aren't many electrical shops left in the local area (Swiss Cottage, Finchley Road, Belsize Park, West Hampstead, St Johns Wood etc.) so it's nice to be able to support a local high street shop and get the cheapest price and best customer service at the same time.

Great service today from the guys who exchanged my iphone, including the data swap. Highly…read morerecommended. Tas

Went here recently with 2 mobile phones behaving oddly, couldnt make calls to landlines, all sorts…read moreof weirdness. They told me both SIM cards were not being read, both motherboards were useless, needed to replace both phones. They "tried" a new SIM in each, put them in upside down. It turned out to be a local mast problem, fixed later in the day while I was wondering about their advice. This is preposterous, 2 new phones could have cost me £1000, their s0-called advice was useless, wrong and seemingly self-serving. How can staff in a phone shop not know how to put in a SIM? Absolutely never again.

Like the other Maplin stores, this place has a real diverse range of electrical products and music…read moreequipment. From touch pad keyboards, remote control airplanes, wires, tape, hi fi's, televsions and electrician supplies - you'll be sure to find what your looking for. The prices are pretty good, and rate well on Kelko reviews. As a high street store, this is probally your cheapest option for electrical supplies

I walked into this tech head heaven and was found out the moment I opened my mouth. I needed to…read moresplit a feed from my Nintendo Wii to a projector and a TV. After perusing the web the night before I thought I knew how. The attendant told me otherwise. He was right! Brownie points to Maplin. I am not going to pretend I know what all the electrical and tech things being sold in this shop are. What I do know is that there are lots of useful things here that someone in the know would probably juice themselves over. The attendants know what they are talking about too. Maplin... your alright!

This is an audio shop on the Holloway Road that carries (very) high end equipment. In my…read moreexperience the staff are very knowledgable, and quite importantly to me, they have on onsite repair service. I had a speaker (a powered subwoofer, purchased elsewhere) that developed an electronic problem in the amplifier. It was just out of warranty, so I looked around for repair options. After speaking with the staff at Bartlett's, I felt comfortable that they'd address the problem for me, but I was concerned about the price, since the products they sell are quite top of the range. I was pleased to receive a fair price for the repair, and they finished before the estimated time. After bringing it home, it turned out that there was an additional problem not addressed initially, but since the repair was guaranteed, they asked me to bring it back, and all seems to be fine now. (This is a review of the repair service, rather than an experience of purchasing a product there. However, once I can afford it, I would gladly return there for an upgrade in equipment.)

Just popped in to the shop with an ancient Pure radio that was playing up. Simon sorted it…read morecharmingly and speedily. Enthusiastic, knowledgeable staff who take a genuine interest in their customers - such a relative rarity these days. When it happens, therefore, it's to be celebrated and saluted! Many thanks, much appreciated John Waite