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

I wanted to check out microphones and wireless recording sets so I headed off to City Radio Stores…read more The guy in the store was very knowledgeable and showed my a whole range of microphones and discussed their advantages and disadvantages. I was lucky because I was the only person in the store so I got his undivided attention. They had a full range of Shure microphones and I ended up buying a small lapel one for 39.99. They also sell music specialty items, lighting, large range of headphones, electrical stuff like fires, lighting, clock radios, tools etc. Altogether a really handy store which is like one of those old fashioned shops where the staff really knew their products and could advise you professionally on the whole range. You just don't get that much anymore.

Great local shop that will fulfil all your electrical needs. Lighting, cables, fittings,…read moreconnectors, sockets, switches and lots more. They're friendly and knowledgable, and have been here for over 70 years. They typically carry higher-quality components than you'll get at the big hardware chains. I've been here for a couple of quality leads, and for some socket timers (I think quality is especially important for electro-mechanical components).

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.

This electronics store has managed to save me more than once. It sells everything from adapters,…read moresockets, phone equipment, music cables, TV cables, computer bits, screws in every size and colour, power adapters, sat navs, car equipment, tools to lava lamps. It really sells it all. Now, I will admit that as a typical girl, I am probably a DIY imbecile, and yet the staff has always been very patient and helpful with me, which I will forever be grateful for. This is the perfect shop for all your electronic needs whether you are a tech expert or just desperately trying to fix a household object.

Maplin is a great little electrical store. I've been here a few times looking for various things…read moresuch a a baby light bulb for a special lamp that I have, a cable that I needed for my old turntable. You name it they have it. The guys in here are always ready to help and must find it pretty amusing when I try and explain in nontechnical terms what I'm looking for like "oh you know that things that connects the little plug with the even smaller one" and they are like oh you mean the male/female adaptor.

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!

I have been buying products from this store for over 20 years and have been happy with the quality…read moreand price of service. I am however never going to shop here again due to how they treated me recently. An amplifier that I bought from here 12 years ago has stopped working so have taken it for repair and they charged me £40. An 'engineer' called me about a week later and said he couldn't repair the amp due to needing a part that he isn't able to obtain due to how old the amp is. I return to the store to pick up the amp but am told that the £40 is non refundable! There is no mention of this on the receipt I have been given and I'm told I can have £20 off a new amp from the store. The reason i am given is that they need to pay the engineer £20 for opening up the amp. When I raise the point that if the engineer knew that the amp was too old too repair then why did he open it up and thus they charge me, surely the store knew that his amp was too old to repair and therefore should have just advised me of this when I first came in. Poor service provided and no sympathy with the customer at all, not something I am pleased about and definitely would advise any potential customers to be aware of this before buying any expensive tech from here!

Took my father in to purchase a tv, following his stroke he was hard to understand and probably a…read more'nightmare customer' however, the staff took their time to help him. Nothing was too much trouble, can't fault them. Absolutely amazing service will be returning for future purchases.

Has the old faithful finally given up and blown up ? Need to upgrade to a digital tv or you just…read morefancy a new one. Tele's are getting cheaper and you can buy them just about anywhere these days, but these guy's know there stuff. I am sure that you could spend hours on the web, researching and finding one slightly cheaper, but it probably comes from outta Mongolia and will take a year to get to you. Richer Sounds are a professional outfit, offering all the mainstream brands of t.v., hi-fi, speakers etc etc. Pricewise I think they are good, as I said I am sure you could get it cheaper but you may only save a few quid and won't have the no nonsense approach to returns and any problems that you experience. Went in there the other day as it was a new shop and I have been thinking about a new t.v. and found the service and prices both to be excellent.

I was literally lost for words at the level of customer service I recieved in this shop. Richer…read moreSounds are notorious for the great care they offer there customers, but I was not expecting a free upgrade to the latest AKG headphones when the noise cancelling function on my beloved old ones stopped working. The store manager should be nationally recognised as a bastion of truly great customer service. I really should have popped across the road, bought him a pint and dropped it back at the shop for him.

Audio Lounge specializes in the world's top-end legendary high fidelity sound systems…read more The staff at Audio Lounge are welcoming, knowledgeable and helpful. I have to admit, they all seem to know their stuff. The customer service at Audio Lounge is superb and the staff do know what they're talking about. The firm has been going and open for business since June 2013.

An audiophile's wet dream and the shop for aesthetics, lives up to the "pure listening pleasure"…read moremantra. Featuring the best in high performance audio systems and components including DEVIALET, SENNHEISER, NAGRA, and SPENDOR and more... Customizing my audio needs according to my space and set up. Love it!!