3.7 stars overall - stellar acoustics, passable drinks, logistics could be better. Echo Yen D. that…read morethe best time to come for deep listening is 6PM, as the main lounge is quieter (with no prior sessions). My husband and I enjoyed a lovely listening session of John Coltrane A Love Supreme. Acoustics are outstanding, which is the main reason to check out Shibuya HiFi. Drinks: Having been warned by both a colleague as well as all Shibuya reviews (Google and Yelp) on mid-cocktails, we enjoyed our favorite spirit on rocks and averted disaster. Cocktails are $18+ and there is a single bartender. As several reviewers note, drinks are not permitted in the listening room, so make sure to enjoy your drink prior to your scheduled session. Seating: We arrived around 5PM for our 6PM session to grab a quick drink and lined up ~5:20PM to be first in line (seating is first-come, first-serve). Shoes off in the listening room. Best seats are front and center of the listening room, with uncomfortable stools towards the back. Music: The storytelling of the album was simple (might have expected more knowledge of the album), with the host spending majority of time introducing us to the acoustic sound equipment of the room.

A good friend put me onto Shibuya HiFi, and I'm glad he did because this spot did not disappoint…read more The vibe in here is crazy (in a good way) !! Super chill and just a dope atmosphere overall. It's the kind of place where you feel like you're in the right spot for the night. Service was solid, everybody was cool and actually knew what they were talking about. Drinks were on point too....not the basic stuff you get everywhere else. What I really liked is the whole vinyl/listening-room experience. You come here to actually enjoy the music, not just talk over it. The sound system is amazing, the playlists are well put together and the whole place just gives you that "I'm somewhere unique" feeling. I get why people love this place, it's perfect for a date, catching up with friends, or just relaxint with good music and good energy. Definitely worth it!!

Save yourself countless hours of research through online forums and call Burt for all your AV…read moreneeds! Home AV is one of my passions and definitely a hobby. One of the frustrating things about getting into something beyond Home Theater in a Box is the barrier to entry. Burt at Seattle Hi-Fi can help you demystify any questions you might have whether you are a novice or interested in bi-amping into a stereo amp bridge to a mono-block. Burt can hang with just about anyone and has the same positive attitude no matter the conversation. One of the key differentiators with Seattle Hi-Fi vs every other company I have done business with is how welcoming they are to your needs AND budget! Any AV shop will cater to your needs if your budget is right. All AV shops can make you feel welcomed if you are spending a huge amount of money. Burt has helped me when I was spending a single digit % of his suggested budget on an item the exact same as when I was spending more than what he suggested! I have felt like an extremely valued customer through every interaction with Burt, regardless of what I needed or what I was spending. Burt has spent time helping me debug problems AFTER the purchase was complete on a new use case I had and just generally is fantastic. Seattle Hi-Fi is my favorite store in the greater Seattle area, and my favorite AV store I have ever been to! Cannot recommend Seattle Hi-Fi enough.

Update - came back after the first great experience to investigate a power filter. I've not had…read moregreat luck with power conditioners - they are expensive and don't seem to do much. If anything, they've limited sound quality. Seattle HiFi recommended the Niagara 1200, and phoned me when one became available. I was open to looking at the more expensive versions but was persuaded that I really just needed the basic 1200 model. With low expectations, I plugged my gear in. Wow. Immediately heard improvements. Cleaner top end, more detail, better bass definition, and less ear fatigue when listening to digital gear. Color me highly impressed again.

I'm so happy to have found NW Audio Service ! John took…read moregreat care in repairing my Marantz SR-5006 Surround Receiver. It's great that there are still people that know what their doing ! I'd highly recommend this company Thank you so much John...

John is a master technician, has talked me through multiple issues and repaired 2 machines for me…read more While his prices and web-presence are a bit behind the times, his know-how is unbeatable. One perk he may not advertise- he has what one can only described as an electronics parts-yard in his shop. He has been able to swap out machines when a project I do for work required no interruptions. Really helpful and kind, it's worth the drive.

I always have a great experience when stopping at Gig Harbor Audio. I purchased my HiFi system…read moreelsewhere, so I haven't bought equipment from them, but I've spent over $1000 on records here. I've spent hours listening to various setups over time. The staff is knowledgeable and interesting. There is a good selection of high-end records here which are hard or impossible to find at most vinyl-only shops. Prices are reasonable considering Discogs market rates. I make a point to stop in every time I'm in Gig Harbor!

This is the kind of Hi Fi shop you thought had gone extinct - really excellent gear, carefully…read morechosen and well presented, and classic timeless pieces. Definitely not flavor of the month. The staff are quirky - the good kind of quirky. They know their stuff and they aren't herding you to buy what they have. Instead I feel like I'm having a conversation with a super knowledgeable enthusiast whose opinions I can trust. I bought my first piece, a Leben amp, and it was everything it was claimed to be. Recently I added a set of Chartwell speakers which have their special charms. Great shops like GHA make you want to return. They dig their music and they treat customers with respect - educating where helpful and never condescending. They lean towards tubes and English hifi, but spend time listening and you'll understand the charm. Prices are fair and trades are welcome and fairly valued.

Honestly I don't know anything about audio equipment or what they do and sell here. But I was asked…read moreby a friend to pick up a purchase here for him (a turntable) and wound up chatting with the crew for a good long while. Their knowledge of their products was really impressive, and a truly good group of people as well. They had some music playing which had just amazing sound and a bunch of crazy high quality audio equipment. I had no idea that a place like this existed in Kitsap County, if you care about the way your music or home theater equipment sounds I would definitely recommend you pop in and talk to these guys!

Amazing place, I love the intimacy of the different sound rooms, albums. Recently had my Phillips…read moreturntable tuned up with a new needle. Great service.

On the recommendation of my son, I contacted Seattle Sight and Sound for an estimate on a wall…read moremounted TV and an update to my antiquated sound system. Having just completed a remodel, I was not interested in ripping into the newly painted walls and ceiling. Steve came up with the idea of a Samsung Frame TV, using the existing long unused ceiling speakers, and adding a Sonos 5 for music streaming. Within 10 days from start to finish, the project was completed. The installers were efficient, respectful of my space, and tidy. The entire experience was very positive and I love the end result. I would highly recommend Seattle Sight and Sound.

*disclaimer, I don't review often and only for exceptionally positive service…read more Very professional service from the initial quote to installation. We wanted to install a 70 inch tv on a moveable mount in the only place it would fit (above a weird, fake fireplace that came with the house). Friends suggested going with one of those cheap $70/hour places but we wanted it done right and safe. When we found this place, it first seemed a little too fancy and I worried they wouldn't do a small job like this, but Rob was great about explaining the cost and process and everything worked out. Very happy with the end result and we can sleep comfortable knowing it won't fall on one of our pets. Highly recommend.

We just had Jake run ethernet throughout our house and I am extremely satisfied with his work…read more Right from the beginning, Jake was prompt and responsive in answering my inquiries, and stopped over for on-site estimate without delay. He got our installation date on the calendar quickly and was always in touch, outlining various options that would suit our budget. His pricing was competitive, and he delivered high-quality work. I would consider hiring Jake again for his other services and I can highly recommend Lunyar for any home networking needs.

Jacob from Lunyar is the definition of we want. He is very customer service focus, technical…read moreexpertise was obvious through his communication while being patient as I'm am not technical at all. Was looking for some ideas on how to integrate a projector and mechanical screen that was given to me with my current 70 inch tv setup with both being stand alone but having the option to use either. Was not looking for any expensive state of the art home theater system but just a budget friendly no frills setup that was functional. When other companies I contacted realized this I believe a lot did not want to invest any time with me. Jacob, was not like the other companies. On a Saturday morning he was very responsive in his texts and at one point decided to call me as he instinctively knew we were not on the same page. Our 10 minute conversation I basically got a free consultation on how to proceed and not spend too much money. He did not have to do that but he did. Actions speak louder than words. It's very obvious Jacob man of integrity and we want and need that from the people we hire.

Everyone needs to stop going to Best Buy, Amazon or wherever and check out video only first!! First…read moreof all they deal with 6 tv brand names TCL, Sony, LG, Samsung, and Hisense. There's no ad so it keeps prices lower. Anyways stepped in here and fell in love with the Samsung S90F and snagged a great deal bundled with a sound bar. If you have a monitor or tv to trade in, they will give you a discount. 10/10 highly recommend.

I've been a customer of Video Only for decades. George was my first call for everything home…read moreelectronics related. An amazing guy and always took great care of us. He's since retired. It was time to update our home theater AV receiver and I thought I'd give Video Only a shot. Luckily I got Jerald on the phone and it turns out that he was super helpful and had exactly the unit I was looking for. He put together a very attractive deal for me and I now have a nicely upgraded surround sound setup. The reviews on the Denon models were spot on when it comes to ease of setup btw. Very happy customer here.

These guys are great! Over the years I have had three distinct interactions with the fellows at…read moreDesco in Olympia. Two involved television /speakers installations. The techs sent to our home were organized and efficient as well as being highly knowledgeable and professional. My last interaction with Desco was several days ago. I was calling Desco to sort out a technical issue which was beyond my expertise. I was fortunate that Dick Tappenden answered the phone. In a matter of minutes Dick was able to sort out the issue (sight unseen!) thereby restoring the audio and video connections to the large screen Sony television we had purchased from Desco several years earlier. I highly recommend Desco for your A/V needs.

Desco tech Greg did an awesome job in diagnosing our Samsung TV problem and provided a work-around…read moreto allow us to access all our previous TV channels (until Samsung can replace its One Connect Box). Greg was prompt, thorough, informative and friendly -- truly an asset to your company. We are most appreciative.

Looking for some rare games music and other stuff this is the place guy running the counter was…read morevery friendly and very knowledgeable

One of my favorite shops in the area! Asked for a specific movie which they thought they had, but…read morewe couldn't fine it. I ended up leaving and one of the guys chased me out just as I was about to pull out of the parking lot to show me they found the movie I was looking for. Above and beyond kind of stuff, you gotta love it. Beat service and a great shop!