Richer Sounds - Holborn Reviews 1,302

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

29 Bloomsbury Way, WC1A 2SL London, GB


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good shop with lots of outstanding products. The staff were more than helpful I the Holborn branch. I just bought a pair of ear pods but I am extremely satisfied with the value for money I experi... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Anthony the owner of Simply AV came in person to install my new turntable and pre amp. Super professional, really quick. explained everything and sorted y ew system out. made things really simple for... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Went looking for headphones for my son's 18th birthday present and the manager allowed him to trial a couple of pairs in the demo room. One he had already tried somewhere else but was needed as a... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I like a shop where the staff know what they are talking about, know their own stock and are keen to help the customer. I never go elsewhere for audio products.

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Company details

  1. Hi-fi shop
  2. Electronics Store
  3. TV store

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Richer Sounds is a British home entertainment retailer that operates through a chain of 51 stores and through online, mainly in England. The business was 100% owned by Julian Richer, the founder and managing director of the company, who in 2019 sold 60% of its shares to an employee ownership trust.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Alan has been v helpful over the last…

Alan has been v helpful over the last six months advising and helping me choose the right equipment. V pleased with my new set up

February 10, 2026
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Thank you for your 5 star review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy purchase

A 3 minute phone call to answer all my questions and arrange a delivery address.

Easy purchase!

February 9, 2026
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Thank you for your 5 star review, it’s lovely to read your comments.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Alan from the Holborn store was…

Alan from the Holborn store was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. He advised me on the best buy for my needs.it arrived on time and when I rang him as the UK plug adapter was missing immediately sent a replacement.

February 9, 2026
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Thanks for your kind feedback, we really appreciate your kind words. Hope to see you again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The staff are very nice and very…

The staff are very nice and very knowledgeable. All my questions were patiently explained to me and I am now clearer with the tech.
I will definitely go back for future purchases!

January 22, 2026
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Thanks for your feedback, great to read you were happy with our service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Service and beyond as ever. Great comany to deal with!

Emailed to ask for a stock check on an item and quickly recieved a call back stating that they had the item nad had put one aside for me to collect. A nice touch which saved the possibility of a wasted journey.
When I collected the deck the Alan made sure to use 5km of parcel tape :) to make a robust handle for the awkwardly sized box, which made it a cinch to carry on the tube, with no fear of it bouncing down the escalator system.
Cheers Alan, much appreciated

February 7, 2026
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Thanks for your kind review, we look forward to your next visit.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Treated like you want to be treated

Quick, accurate information provided and questions answered in a friendly, helpful and - best of all - non-patronising manner.

February 3, 2026
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Thanks for your great feedback and for supporting local business.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Steve and his crew are great

Steve and his crew are great! I had a few problems which they sorted quickly whilst being helpful and still smiling! Can’t recommend them highly enough.

February 3, 2026
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Thanks for your kind feedback, we really appreciate your kind words. Hope to see you again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly interaction

Daniel was very helpful and informative. We knew what we wanted but he could confirm the compatability with our existing equipment and gave us advice on the operation of our purchase.

February 1, 2026
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Thanks for your kind feedback, we really appreciate your kind words. Hope to see you again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

An almost impossible purchase!

Speedy collection, near impossible to believe that a multi-region DVD player (which also plays CDs), can be purchased new and under warranty for 3 years for £29, but it can. Bought to supplement a DVD gift for our neighbour's young children, who in the age of streaming did not have one! Served with a smile on collection, despite a price that probably leaves very little margin.

February 1, 2026
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Thanks for your kind review, we look forward to your next visit.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Really helpful on the phone, offered a great alternative deal as the item I was asking about was sold out. Visited in store and they upheld, and standard delivery was super quick. Speakers are great 😃

January 31, 2026
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Thanks for your kind review, we look forward to your next visit.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Elliot was really helpful

Elliot was really helpful , very patient . Extremely pleased with my Arcam amplifier.

January 30, 2026
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Thank you for your 5 star review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great store, amazing staff!

It was a pleasure to visit this cozy musical store. Steve made me an offer I could not resist. Thank you for the the opportunity. I love the headphones!

January 30, 2026
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Thank you for your wonderful feedback

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Purchase of Q Acoustics clearance speakers

Very quick reply to my email inquiry requesting cost and delivery of discounted Q Acoustic speakers which resulted in purchase of the speakers and very quick delivery. Thank you.

January 30, 2026
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Thanks for your feedback, great to read you were happy with our service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best place to buy audio-visual equipment

Richer Sounds has been my first (and usually only) shop to buy from. There are a number of reasons but three stand out. First is the staff, knowledgeable, friendly, ready to answer questions. Second the after sales service, on the odd time I've needed it they have been most helpful, third prices, Almost always either or near the cheapest and combined with points one and two the best buy. It seems invidious to single out one individual in a history of helpful staff but Elliot had all the qualities that make it such a pleasure to shop at Richer Sounds.

January 28, 2026
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Thanks for your great feedback and for supporting local business.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First class service

It’s a pleasure to visit a shop that is interested in ensuring that I buy the best equipment for my wants rather than something that might just about do, but is going to make them the biggest profit margin.

January 29, 2026
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Thanks for your 5 star review, we look forward to seeing you again next time

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

New Sennheisers don't like USB C adapter

Holborn extremely helpful, courteous.
Advice on new Sennheiser headphones. Purchased but didn't work with the USB C adapter that I had to use for my lighting phone. Very understanding and helpful.

January 29, 2026
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Thank you for your 5 star review, it’s lovely to read your comments.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A quality shop

The original advice was exactly what I needed to find what I wanted. Most helpful!
Once I had decided what I wanted, the purchase was completed speedily and hassle free.
At no time did I feel pressured into purchasing something I didn't need.
The product was delivered promptly and to the specified time.

January 28, 2026
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Reply from Richer Sounds - Holborn

Thanks for leaving us a 5* review. It really does make the hard work we put into customer service worthwhile.

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