I can't say enough good things about Howard at The Audio Specialist. Over the years, I've brought…read moremultiple Marantz receivers and turntables to his shop, and every single experience has been outstanding. Howard is incredibly knowledgeable, meticulous in his work, and genuinely honest, a combination that feels increasingly rare these days. He takes the time to explain what's going on, never upsells, and clearly cares about doing the job right rather than rushing repairs out the door. My gear has always come back sounding fantastic, properly serviced, and treated with real respect. If you have vintage or modern audio equipment and want someone you can truly trust, Howard is your guy. His expertise, integrity, and passion for audio are evident the moment you talk with him. I highly, highly recommend The Audio Specialist and will continue to bring my gear here for years to come.

Howard is a rare gem in the world of audiophiles. We not only found the record player of our dreams…read moreat an extremely reasonable price, but down the road when we had an issue with it, he immediately helped us to successfully resolve it. We can't sing his praises loud enough. Check out his selections, you won't regret it, plus his customer service is unparalleled.

This is another follow-up review on both the Legacy Focus SE speakers that I have had for about a…read morehear now, but also how outstanding James has been on being helpful on a few technical questions that have come along since my purchase in Oct, 2019. First, the speakers. They are awesome; like no other, with an amazing soundstage. I just marvel at the stage where the music I enjoy is coming from the center filling the "stage" on each side (Yello anyone?). I have had new listeners compliment me on how great my center channel is (Legacy Marquis XD), and after they have listened for awhile and complimented me again on the great center side, I love telling them that it is not playing- that is the amazing sound stage of the Focus SEs. You have to listen to the Focus towers (mine are the SEs) to get it. If you decide you love them, then make sure James sets them up for the maximum sound stage benefit. And also be sure and get the optional additional feet as they made a big difference- and the cost was so small I forgot how much. Plus, I almost forgot the CODA electronics which are amazing and well worth it- and substantially less than many "names" you see in the high end stereo mags. Then I want to say just how helpful James is with follow-up questions after the initial installation, which he did. I have reached out to him three times, twice due to Cox Cable gear that was performing poorly and he gave me an approach to improve it. Then when I had to move my gear for repositioning, I forgot to measure the locations, separation, and angle. He knew immediately and guided me through it as I wanted to restore what he did. Want to dazzle your friends? After you get a pair of Legacy tower speakers, model will not matter and only get better up the price curve, don't tell them that your center is off. Great fun to see the expression on their faces. Then sit back and just love live music.

James at Destination was a pleasure to work with. Very generous with information and his time…read more Great place to audition Legacy speakers. Altogether a great experience.

Every time I've ever done here in the last year, they've never had what I've needed in the past…read morethis would be one of my go to places for cables microphones no longer

Lots of stuff to buy at this place like cables and connectors mic accessories and speaker stands…read moreand recorders etc. Pretty quiet place. But the guy at the cashier needs to be replaced. Never smiles, sour attitude when I am making my payment. A more cheerful lady or a welcoming personality will be more helpful for this place to keep their customers returning often.

Chris was awesome! I called about an issue with my receiver. He explained over the phone that i…read moreshould first check for a blown fuse. I opened it up and he was right. Replaced the fuse for $4 and fixed it myself. I really appreciate that he helped me figure it out without him coming out. I'll definitely be calling Chris again with any more audio equipment issues. thanks!

Chris is nice, seems knowledgeable but lacks a work ethic to match. Repaired my zenith console…read morerecord player. The next day after Chris came to my home to install it I reached out to him about audio dropping from one side. I've text and called him over the last 4 months. The times we've talked he has expressed getting a needle and swapping it out. EVERYTIME he has said, let me see if I have a needle. Maybe I can come by tomorrow or whenever. I say ok let me know and I never hear back from him. A few weeks go by and the cycle repeats itself. I've refrained from leaving a negative comment but I talked to him on Tues he said, "let me see if I have a needle in my box, how about tomorrow". Told him no one would be available tomorrow but Thurs or Fri, he said ok. Heard nothing and here we are. Its Saturday. Called him, no answer, left a message. So I have a console that plays records that will periodically drop audio. But if you ever so lightly tap the back of the tone arm audio might return. So that's what I got for $675.

From beginning to end, my experience with Pro Audio L.A. has been incredible. Jason provided…read moreexceptional and knowledgeable information in our consultation - he heard my needs and made suggestions that fit who *I* am as an artist and producer. I never felt upsold or oversold anything - I always felt supported. On installation day, Jussef and Richard were kind, patient, knowledgeable and wonderful. They helped me get everything set up, did beautiful custom cable work and answered every question I had with helpfulness and a real enthusiasm for their work. I will 1000% be returning to work with Pro Audio L.A. and would highly recommend their wonderful work.

Years ago, Pro Audio LA built me some custom DB25 snakes for my studio. Unfortunately, I had made a…read moremistake in the initial schematics, so when the cables arrived, they were built exactly to my specifications--but they didn't work. I reached out to Jason and his team, and they went above and beyond to fix the issue at no extra charge. Now here we are 10 years later and the cables still sound amazing. In a time when exceptional customer service is rare, their dedication truly stood out. Huge shoutout to Pro Audio LA--I highly recommend them for all your pro audio needs!

We had a gig at Van Nuys High School last week and due to an emergency situation we had to move the…read morevenue and rent some special microphones. Chris and the rest of the staff at Hollywood Sound Systems came to the rescue. They patiently worked with us to find the right microphones and sound board for the job. And the event was a success. Thank you!!!

Everyone at Hollywood Sound Systems was amazingly kind and helpful. As soon as I walked in, they…read morestarted helping me track down the piece I needed for my mic stand. It's a very specific piece I've not been able to find at any of the other businesses I visited. First off, they quickly understood what I was looking for since I didn't have the specific piece on hand, and three different people quickly jumped in and brought me several options to choose from. After that, I had a question about my setup and they gave me several tips which I went home and used right away. I've never left a gear/rental shop feeling so well taken care of as I did at Hollywood Sound Systems. Top notch service and a great team all around. Also, they have an amazing collection of vintage microphones used by some of the biggest stars and announcers. Seriously, you have to see it to believe it. These people are legit and I highly recommend them and look forward to returning to them to rent gear and know that if I have any question about sound and mics, they'll have all the answers.

6 out of 5. I just found this review by Nick M - and I could not have said it better myself:…read more Nearly impossible to say enough good things about Jen, Oscar, and Rewind Audio! Not only do they consistently have an amazing inventory of diverse, unique, high-quality vintage hifi components (speakers, amps, turntables, cassette decks, etc), but they are also extremely knowledgable, kind, and earnest people who value their customers deeply, and strive to deliver the best possible gear and customer service. Their energy and passion is infectious! Aside from being great people - they offer very fair and competitive pricing on all of their equipment and you can be certain that everything in stock has been inspected, tested, and held to the highest standard - which makes the value nearly priceless. A rare gem in LA! A 'must visit' for vintage audio nerds.

Came here for a birthday party. We had access to the cool interior of the store with all kinds of…read moreretro audio equipment and then access to the large back patio space. The party host had a bartender, set up a food and appetizer station near a retro camper. Add some party decorations and it was such a cool place to rent space from! Definitely considering a rental for a future party here and also, to go back and buy some records which were reasonably priced.

Great experience with the British Audio Guys. The very best of service and communication. Made…read moreevery step of my purchase pleasurable and satisfying. I highly recommend them for their knowledge and their commitment to customer satisfaction. Will look to them again as I continue to upgrade my audio systems.

From the owner: At British Audio Guys, we specialize in personalized audio equipment demonstrations and expert…read moreconsultancy, proudly serving Studio City, Hollywood Hills, the Valley, and the greater Los Angeles area. We provide tailored hi-fi system demos designed around your unique audio preferences, listening environment, and budget, ensuring you achieve the perfect high-end home audio system. Our deep expertise in system synergy, combined with decades of experience working with the finest British audio brands, guarantees you receive the most accurate and insightful advice. Whether you’re a discerning audiophile, a music lover, or a professional in the entertainment industry, our custom audio consultations will help you optimize your sound system for ultimate clarity, dynamics, and musicality. Our services extend to multi-room audio system design, and commercial audio solutions for corporate offices, event spaces, restaurants, coffee shops, and retail venues.

Requested help from dans tv to help repair failing backlights on my 50 inch V505-G9 vizio tv. He…read morewas very nice and came to pick up my tv and repair it in the shop. Brought it back and all 8 backlights are renewed and itll hopefully get many more years. He helped me get it back up and running too. At first things didnt seem to be working, but after tinkering with it i found the issue and i factory reset the tv and that seemed to do the trick. It seems the tv was very cranky from being worked on and having its guts removed it needed a full reset. I wanted to wait a day or so before writing my review just incase something happened. But im happy to say everythings good! I would definitely reccomend this guy if you need your tv fixed right! His prices are very reasonable too. More affordable to repair my vizio model than to buy another outright.

Highly recommend. We…read morehave a 75" Samsung TV that needed a new motherboard. Arthur came out the same day I called, diagnosed the problem, got the new board a few days later and installed it quickly. The whole experience was very positive and professional. Not only was it a lot cheaper than a new TV, but it also keeps a perfectly decent one out of a landfill, which was a big plus for us.