Hired HiFi (Dustin) to set up my AV receiver, projector, a bunch of peripherals (Apple TV, PS5,…read moreSwitch) and my sound system. It was a pretty quick process and super affordable. I enjoyed talking about Tarantino movies while he put it together. Hiring HiFi again to set up a record player.

Highly Recommended!…read more Excellent communication, value, and service! Could not have asked for a better experience.

I have been back quite a few times now since my initial review. Have been to their "new" location…read more Still love these guys and what they are doing. Love that they will even find/get you records that they don't have in stock. These are the guys that helped get me into a record player that was not too entry level but gets me great sound while maintaining my budget. Hope they stay open forever!

This is a place that rescues beautiful old things and big ideas and sells them well below their…read moremarket value. Living in Stereo is a store and a concept that two perfectionist audiophile brothers, Robert and Enzo Johnson - with Whole Earth Catalog vibes and champagne tastes - created just two months ago. If you are a fanatic of exquisite audio equipment, you had better get over there.

Excellent service and a great experience. I have an older Rega P5 that still sounds great but was…read morein need of a new cartridge and general servicing. I found them on a quick search and called them up to see if they could help. They are an authorized Rega dealer so it was exactly what I was looking for. Took it in and they did a complete service: general cleaning, lubrication of components, de-oxify contacts, etc. I chose a Rega ND7 cartridge as the replacement and that was installed as well. They do a very thorough listening test to ensure it's all dialed in optimally. I got my P5 home and....oh my!! Absolutely MASSIVE improvement in sound quality and couldn't believe it sounded this good with the cartridge not even broken in. Really can't recommend them enough, they are vinyl experts and super nice too, it's always great to meet fellow audiophiles! Thanks again guys.

I had Austin Stereo Service refurbish my vintage Pioneer SA-9500 amplifier and Technics SL-1300…read moreturntable--both nearly 50 years old--and they did an outstanding job. I also made a great investment in purchasing a new Cambridge AXC35 CD player and Cambridge SX-80 speakers through them. The service was prompt, professional, and everything was delivered on time, including the repairs and new equipment. I highly recommend Austin Stereo Service for both vintage audio restoration and high-quality new audio gear.

I've been loitering around Whetstone Audio for a couple years. Brian is very helpful and has a lot…read moreof obscure, extra cool gear. I've bought a Dynavector phono cartridge and Devore Fidelity speakers from him. He really takes good care of his customers. First rate experiences. Highly recommended. A+

I purchased an Innous Zenith Mk 3 from Brian at Whetstone. He provided excellent service and lots…read moreof demoing. It had to be ordered and arrive just prior to a weekend. I was able to pick it up at Brian's house. I've also purchased a nice Dynavector cartridge for my turntable and Brian set it up perfectly. I highly recommend Brian's shop and his excellent customer service. He has a very good selection of outstanding brands.

A local gem in south Austin. Solid vinyl and CD connection, plus tapes, videos, and a stash of 33…read more1/3 books. I'm here pretty much every weekend and almost always find something good. Tip: Don't skip the audio room in the back.

I travel the country extensively visiting record stores in every city. I gotta say, this one is up…read morethere! Arguably one of the best record stores in Austin. Highly curated, with so many off-beat selections. Prices are reasonable for what they offer. I have found several "Holy Grails" here. I love the fun decor and high ceilings. One thing that makes it a little hard to browse is the three-tier bins. If you're under 6' then it's actually a lot harder to see what's in the upper bins without having to take things out. Not a lot of flippability for us height challenged folk. (Just a note as an avid crate digger) I make this my FIRST stop. The employees are nice, and you get decent quality vinyl for a decent price. Love End of an Ear!

I was recommended to Origin Hifi by a very good client of mine, send them an inquiry thru the…read morewebsite got an email and a phone call almost immediately after I submitted the request. Joseph schedule an appointment, came to the house, listen to what I was trying to accomplish with the type of equipment I wanted, measured the room with an iPad and got back to me with 3 quotes within the same day. We went with his recommendation and waited a bit for the gear to show up. Be prepared it can take several weeks but hey we are in the aftermath of a world wide pandemic and supply chain, microchip and all can delay your delivery but it was definitely worth the wait Fast forwarding to the install they delivered the gear, made the holes, draw the speaker lines and plugged and hooked everything up within a few hours... The end result is phenomenal, the customer service is exceptional and I was happy to use their services... it's a local business and the quality of service and product offered is much much much better than Best Buy. Guess what?! It was a few thousand lesser too for similar quality equipment! I Highly recommend their service if you are in need of anything audio, tv, install for your home! 10/10 A++ AMAZING!

I have made a couple of modest purchases from Origin over the last couple of months, but Joseph and…read moreChris treated me very well. Joseph was very enthusiastic in presenting the various speakers I was interested in, and Chris was great about ordering and letting me know when I could pick up my items. I'm very happy with what I purchased from Origin HiFi, and I am very appreciative of the customer service, even though my purchases are probably a rounding error, considering the mouth-watering array of products they offer.

Absolutely amazing service. After having tried unsuccessfully to get anyone to even call me back…read moreChris was prompt, professiona, did amazing work and turned my request around on a dime. My highest possible recommendation.

They seemed so indifferent to my project. I felt like I involved them early on only to feel like…read morethey didn't feel engaged. The work is high level in terms of install. They left me with audio not syncing to lips and I had to spend a considerable amount of time playing with the marantz amp, Gemini AI and tv to 'fix it'. My Bravío 9 tv picture and adjustments might have been configured. Or not. Who knows? I don't use this space a lot so was looking for a turn key solution. I had suggested another amp and they said you get this one without telling me why I wanted it. I ended up researching and overall the wattage is better and the receiver is better for my system but no one took the time to communicate the why on equipment. I felt like they were a better option then Best Buy install but ultimately left lacking. If I have a question today about the system i wouldn't feel comfortable reaching out with questions. This install was right before the Super Bowl.

Eric is Wire Genie, and Wire Genie is Eric. I mention this because I don't like random contractors…read morecoming over to my house and do my best to find a trustworthy, competent professional in whatever respective field that I can contact from that point on. Eric is now that guy for me with networking. My home has never had good internet. It was built before internet was much of a thing, it's stone, has radiant barrier, outdated connections, nonstandard shape, etc. I prepped Eric for these challenges among others and told him I had very high standards. He was undeterred and we set up a consultation. Eric had to have really impressed me, as I let him drill through stone which is highly uncharacteristic of me. I now have rock solid WiFi both inside and outside my house ~600Mbps for an extended distance and constant speeds over Ethernet even faster than that. I highly recommend Eric to bring an old home up to modern technological standards.

This is the only low-volt professional I will work with in the Austin area. I had a legacy…read morestructured media enclosure updated, access points hung, and a few new runs of cat6 run. The job was not particularly large, but I wanted a clean install and the finished product was better than I expected. On top of the basic install part of the job, Eric cleaned up the network cabinet and rack leaving it looking better than I could have expected. The guys showed up on time, wore protective coverings on their shoes, and cleaned up afterwards. These sound normal, but in my experience fairly rare in this industry. Eric is a true professional.

Wouldn't hire this guy to hang a towel on a rack…read more Work looks nice but significantly overpriced. His installs make it hard for the user to uninstall without breaking or damaging. A lot of unnecessary cordage.

James is terrific. We had him install a complete house sound system with Denon receiver. He also…read moreinstalled and mounted multiple TVs and tied the living room TV into our house and porch speakers, putting them on separate zones and mounting them flush with our ceilings. He covered furniture and flooring with blankets and then vacuumed after he completed the installations. Everything works perfectly. Highly recommended.

Bond's TV did an excellent job figuring out what we needed, where it should go, and installing…read moreeverything. My husband was thinking a certain type of equipment and David Bond explained options that were so much better. We had a difficult electrical placement in a few rooms and David was able to figure it all out to have a seamless installation. The crew to install was exceptional. Bond was timely, reliable, easy to work with, and came in on our budget. We did 4 TVs, sound system, media room, and several other items. All perfect position and installation. Thank you Bond TV for getting ups up and running beautifully.

Claudia was extremely helpful, friendly, and amazingly kind. I needed information on how to get an…read moreexternal antenna cable for a friend's TV. Sounds easy but not even the store where it was purchased could help. She jotted the info, spoke to the tech and called me back the next day. They found what he needed to my friends delight. She took it a step further and did an act of kindness I will never forget. THIS is the kind of place people want to go to. They didn't need to help me... remember they weren't fixing his TV. Definitely recommending this shop to everyone looking for repairs. Thank you Bond's and kudos!