Best ever. I am not worthy. Give them your wallet & say yes sir may zi have another. They will give you better sound than your battered ears thought possible, and leave you with lunch money. read more

My audio journey started about a year ago when I upgraded my TV. Ever since my brief time working in the industry, I've always gotten my TVs ISF calibrated, so when I searched businesses that offer it, Nuts About Hi-Fi came up. When I stopped in. I was greeted by Matt, who was pretty surprised by the request, as it's been a dying service for years. He asked what kind of TV I had, and when I told him, he was intimately familiar with the model. He mentioned that my model was one of a few where the manufacturer hand picks the panels and calibrates the image out of the box, and that with a few tweaks I could do on my own, I could accomplish 95% of what a calibration would and save myself $400. Nice! Since I was there, Matt asked if I wanted to check out the store. I had a little time, so I agreed, and he took me back in to their listening room. I immediately recognized Focal and JL Audio. I run both of those brands in my car and know their excellence. This was my wheelhouse. Matt had me sit and listen to a pair of the Focal Scala Utopia speakers, and they were epic. There was also no way I was going to afford them! He asked what I had for equipment currently, and I shared my system, that they probably wouldn't even use as a door stop at this place, but Matt did not belittle my equipment. He simply asked if I was happy with it or would have any interest in upgrading. A few months later, I had some time, so I stopped in again. Matt showed me the Focal Aria Evo X line of speakers, explaining that they were a redesigned line that represented one of the best value points in the Focal lineup. Listening to them, they sounded great. Night and day difference from what I was used to at home. These both looked and sounded like they should for the price. When I was ready to start my room project, I figured I'd check in and see if Nuts sold TV wall mounts. Sure enough, they carried the same one I was looking at and matched the sale price from a reputable online dealer. Matt then mentioned the Aria speakers were on sale. The sale was technically over, but he said if I was ready, he could get Focal to honor it for a couple more days. I liked that I had the opportunity to go home and discuss with my wife, and that ended up being the difference maker. I knew Focal rarely does sales, so I decided to pull the trigger. Now, it was a race to get my room finished. I decided that I wanted to replace my existing bookshelf surrounds with in-wall. I was tearing out a fireplace and replacing carpet and baseboards, so it was an optimal time to take on the project. Matt gave me a good deal on some Focal 300 ICW6 in-ceiling/in-wall speakers that use the same cone and tweeter material as Aria lineup, so they pair perfectly with the front stage. For subs, to fit my budget and space constraints, they recommended a pair of the JL Audio Dominion 10" subs. I wanted a symmetrical setup for aesthetic reasons, and I was stepping down from a bulky 15" sub. Even though I was a big JL fan already, they still let me demo the Dominions as much as I needed to feel good about the purchase. I then ran into my first problem: The ICW6 speakers were too deep for interior walls. They are mainly used in ceiling applications, but they work in walls with 2x6 studs. Interior walls are usually 2x4. Jim told me to bring them back for a full refund, no questions, and he offered me a similar discount to upgrade to the 300 IW6 units that were in-wall only. Problem solved. Michael, one of their install techs, was extremely helpful, talking me through placement of the speakers - how far from the ceiling, rear walls, and between which studs, since my walls were not mirror images of each other. Most places would probably leave you high and dry on a DIY project, so I appreciate that Michael was willing to walk me through this job. Going on 12 weeks, my room was finished, but no Focal speakers. At this point, I'll admit I was a little frustrated, but I understood that we were all at the mercy of the manufacturer. Then this happened: Jim asked if I'd like to borrow some equipment until my order arrived. WHAT?! Who just lets a random customer borrow equipment? Of course, my Aria towers showed up just a few days later. I then finally unboxed my subs to find another problem: One was covered in hairline cracks. The box looked perfect, so I'm guessing it was a manufacturing defect. I brought the sub back in, and the next day, I had a call saying they had a replacement. They also had my second in-wall speaker. Eric's follow up on everything was on-point. After another couple weeks, I had my center channel, and all was right in the world. Yes, some components took a lot longer than expected, but the savings, communication, and loaner equipment made me feel like family, even though I was a first-time customer. Don't be afraid to stop in here. Don't let the $100k speakers in the showroom scare you off. They've got something for every budget. read more

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If you are in the market for excellent audio and video components this is the shop to acquire your dream equipment. They have product for all financial needs. The knowledge of the staff and variety of product should solve your questions on filling your home with great sound and sights. Jim Lee, owner, Matt Silberstein, manager and installer Michael provided us with excellent customer service. If you visit the store be sure to ask for a sound experience in the audio room..!! We love our Focal speakers..! read more

Avoid at all costs--at least for repair services. We left an amp there for repair in April. We'd call monthly to ask what the status was and each time we were told they were waiting for parts they had ordered. At one point the person told us that we didn't need to call back again--they'd contact us when it was done. We weren't in a big hurry, but by October (six months later!), we realized they weren't being completely honest with us about waiting for parts. So we took it back from them and forfeited our $150 shop fee. They never apologized or provided any believable explanation. We then took it to a shop in Gig Harbor that ordered the necessary parts and had it back to us in full working order within a month. read more

I didn't know what I wanted until Jim Lee showed me the Lyngdorf 1120. It had all the modern connections and services that my old equipment did not support and a beautiful sound. I followed the Owner's Manual which made everything easy to get going. Overall, an excellent experience. read more

I have been a retro audiophile for as long as modern for me became retro. As with all things retro, eventually parts and service become the death knoll for those products. Thankfully the knowledgeable and thorough people at Nuts about Hifi stepped in. I had purchased a beautiful pair of Focal 705s and my retro turntable fell victim to obsolescence. Jim walked me through the process of moving into the turntables of the future. As with all good curators he showed me what he had. What impressed me most was that he had something for all price ranges. Don't get me wrong these pieces aren't cheap, but don't go to a Cadillac shop looking for a Yugo. The attention and the knowledge as well as top notch products are the reason I came and they did not disappoint. If you're ready to obtain the level of satisfaction that comes with quality and know how then I would highly recommend you stop by. You won't be sorry. read more

Have to say sleepy towns usually don't have such high end audio stores like Nuts About Hi-Fi. Prices are on par with the kind of quality people expect with the best there is in audio. And the service is just so helpful and has that family feeing. If you like high end sound in your life this is the store!!!! Larry W Silverdale Wa. read more

This is a music buff's paradise! The equipment is high-end and therefore a bit pricey, but the customer service here is AMAZING! Quite possibly the best customer service I have ever received. If you're in the market for home theater electronics, do yourself a favor, skip the Best Buy idiots and go to Nuts About HiFi. *Update* I went back to Nuts about Hi-Fi based on the great service I got last time I was there. The person who provided that great service has since left, and I did not enjoy my experience this time at all. It was almost as if they didn't want to help me. Very rude. I won't be back. read more

Very good selection of quality audio equipment. Everyone there is extremely personable and helpful. Although they care some high end stuff, they are still very approachable and down to earth. We had them install a few things at our house and we couldn't be happier. I agree with the other reviewer "Skip Best Buy". Support a local and far better business. read more

We just moved into a new home and the fireplace had a full wall of tile surround. We could not find anyone to install and mount a television for us but Nuts About Hi-Fi was not only to install the television but mount it as well. Although on the expensive side the only other quote we received was for the same about but 3 weeks later no one called and when we followed up they told us they could not find anyone. So we were referred by Sunset Electric and so glad we called as they were able to install for us. Their team was professional, called ahead of arrival, unboxed the television, cleaned up and even recycled our box which was just the icing on the cake. I would definitely use them again and highly recommend them. read more

My family has been a victim Nuts About Hi-fi for many years. They provided extensive audio equipment for our home approximately 20 years ago, originally providing good customer service, support, and guidance. Since then we have been sold one mediocre product after the next and lied to about what additional features were needed. Additionally, when we began having problems with our stereo we found that they had "installed" equipment that was not even hooked up. We have had repeated episodes of abysmal customer service when dealing with Jim. Additionally, when my father became infirm the store sought to actively take advantage of him and try to force us to purchase equipment we did not need or want. Do not trust these scam artists. read more

Let me start out by saying that I have never been in a store that has such an absolute commitment to customer satisfaction than Nuts about HiFi. The owner, Jim, and his staff (which includes his family) make every effort to ensure that every time someone enters the store they have an awesome experience. You can tell how much everyone who works there has a deep love and interest in all things sound related. If they don't know something (exceedingly rare), they will find the information and follow up with you promptly. The products they carry are the elite top-of-the-line within the audiophile world, but they have an incredible price range meaning that someone just starting out, like myself, can find a reasonable home theater set up (about $2k). On my first visit, my husband and I were treated to an in-depth tour of the place despite our relatively young age and shallow pockets. We wanted to buy one of their display TV stands, which they dissembled immediately, wrapped carefully and assisted us with placing in our car. They remember us even over the phone. We had to return an item due to a manufacturing defect and they are taking care of everything (getting a return authorization, shipping and updating us about timing). The level of service provided at this store should be the model to which all other local mom-and-pop stores aspire. I can now call myself a beginner audiophile and I love my Focal Sibs and Cub and my Integra receiver. read more

A great great hifi store. I absolutely love dealing with Jim Lee at Nuts About Hifi. He's expert, he's got the best gear, and he's one of nicest people I've ever met. Best of all, Big Jim makes big dog Hifi the fun that it should be! You can't go wrong with these guys! read more

This store is all about making money without disclosing costs to the customer. There is no way I could recommend this business.