Richer Sounds - Maidstone Reviews 

2,220
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

17 Earl Street, ME14 1PL Maidstone, GB


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The first two tvs were broke in transit, they dealt with the issues quickly and efficiently and had the third tv delivered all in a matter of three days for an issue that was out of there control. I... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bought this Denon soundbar to upgrade my previous one. Manager at local store price matched the soundbar I was after online. Picked up and paid for a week later with added discount. Easy to setup and... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very friendly and competent phone call with Steve in Maidstone. The only problem I had is when I had to pay the platform used by Richer Sounds didn't work so I had to make another attempt with anpoh... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Steve made it happen, took us through the options, steered us to anti glare which was a great bit of advice. Got is a great deal and we had no messing about with additional coatings on delivery etc w... See more

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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

Simply amazing

Greeted on entry to the store, left to browse until I was ready to ask questions. Staff very knowledgeable in all brands and a good technical understanding. Never felt any pressure to buy there and then. Phoned my order through the next day. Staff well spoken and patient. Got an amazing set up exactly for what I required. Good contact delivered to store. Even helped me load up my car.

June 8, 2026
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Thanks for your feedback, great to read you were happy with our service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service from 3 members of the Maidstone team. I was originally served by Ben who price matched and sourced the product I wanted from another store.
Followed up by Simon when I called into the store a few days later as I'd not received them. After phoning the other branch, it transpired that they'd erroneously sent them to the Maidstone store, which were quickly retrieved.
I couldn't then get them to work and phoned Maidstone and spoke to Joe who was happy to order me another pair or offer me a refund. In the event I went into the store and was again served by Ben who immediately identified I'd not removed the transparent plastic ear protectors!
One very happy customer.

June 5, 2026
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Thanks for your feedback, great to read you were happy with our service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordered and arrived very quickly

Ordered and arrived very quickly. Excellent communication. Very good service.

June 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

Why go anywhere else

Excellent service with great products and at the best prices. 6 year warranty also gives peace of mind

May 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

The staff at Richer Sounds were…

The staff at Richer Sounds were knowledgeable, polite, helpful and patient. When I had trouble setting up my new system Ben the manager at Maidstone was extremely helpful and didn’t once get cross with all my questions. Piers who I originally dealt with at Maidstone was extremely helpful and also struck me to be very knowledgeable and intelligent. It seems that your team at Maidstone work exceptionally hard and for that they deserve a great deal of praise. I would definitely recommend Richer Sounds to friends and family and I believe Richer Sounds to be far superior to their competitors; for example Currys or Seven Oaks Hi -Fi. Please pass on my thanks and gratitude to everyone at your Maidstone store.

June 2, 2026
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Thank you for your 5 star review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

New Sony Bravia 3

Able to order online to collect from store. Staff very helpful. Great customer service on the phone & in person. Steve helped me carry the tv out to my car & guided me how to carry/place safely.
I would use Richer Sounds again

June 2, 2026
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Thank you for your wonderful feedback

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

pros and Cons

staff pointed out the differences about the two produces i was looking at.

May 27, 2026
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Thanks for taking the time to leave us your review. I’m pleased the team helped you compare the options clearly, and trust you felt well supported in making your decision.

Do get in touch if you need any help of course..

seniorcomplaintsteam@richersounds.com

Many thanks

Tom Griffiths
Head of Customer Experience

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I went to the Maidstone store to get a…

I went to the Maidstone store to get a upgrade cartridge for my teac tn 350 turntable , the team advised me to upgrade the turntable to the argon TT 3 plus , a bit more expensive than a cartridge but I am glad I did, it was a massive step up and the sound was an amazing difference. Thanks team another happy customer.

May 31, 2026
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Thank you for your wonderful feedback

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy of purchase thru telephone

We were planning to buy a large TV for a long time. After lots of research and thinking we decided to buy a TCL 85 inch. I got a price match and at no extra cost, Richer Sounds provided 6 years guarantee while all other dealers had 2 years.

I ordered the TV & a wall bracket through phone. They also gave a £20 discount on the wall bracket

Special mention to Jay, who price matched & Ben who handled the telephone order

Ordered Friday afternoon, delivered Tuesday afternoon

Highly recommended

May 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

Staff always so polite

Staff always so polite, courteous and informative

May 28, 2026
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Thanks for your kind review, we look forward to your next visit.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jason was very helpful with me in…

Jason was very helpful with me in finding what I needed thank you

May 20, 2026
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Thanks for leaving us a 5* review. It really does make the hard work we put into customer service worthwhile.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good company with great staff

I had a generally positive experience at Richer Sounds. The staff were knowledgeable and inspired confidence through their expertise. I asked a lot of questions and received thorough, detailed explanations, which was especially helpful as someone who is not particularly knowledgeable about the products.

Initially, I felt slightly rushed, but this was later addressed and the service improved significantly.

The only disappointment came after I had purchased two products. I was informed afterwards that the second item was not actually in stock due to a supply delay, which I had not been expecting. I was also told that there was one unit available in the back, but it had been reserved for another customer despite no payment or deposit having been made. In my view, that item should have been made available to me. As a result, I now have to wait around a month for delivery.

Despite this issue, the staff were very professional and accommodating throughout. Overall, it was a great experience and I would happily shop there again.

03/06/26 – I received a call from an employee at Richer Sounds informing me that my other order was available in Southampton. I was given the option of either collecting it from the Maidstone branch, where I was advised it would be available from approximately 12:00 pm on 4 June, or having it delivered to my home address. As I was due to be in the area, I agreed to collect the item on 4 June.

04/06/26 – After contacting the store on three occasions, at approximately 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm, and 5:00 pm, I was informed each time that the item had still not arrived and that DPD deliveries were delayed. Naturally, this was both disappointing and frustrating, particularly as I had been assured the previous day that the item would be available for collection from around midday.

Naturally, this causes disappointment and frustration and in my circumstances a poor use of time when you are informed that it would be available from 12 pm today. The information provided did not meet or effectively manage reasonable customer expectations. Following further discussion, I was advised that the store would contact me once the item was in stock in Maidstone and arrange delivery to my home address on a mutually convenient date and time. I look forward to what could possibly go wrong next. I fully appreciate this is beyond the control of the company and they did consider alternative options. I’ve no alternative but to now reduce this experience down to two stars. My other positive comments above still stands.

08/06/26

I’m delighted to report that I have successfully received my CD player which although took some time has finally got here and I’m entirely happy. I would recommend richer sounds for their customer support and knowledge.

May 28, 2026
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Reply from Richer Sounds - Maidstone

Thank you for leaving us feedback, it’s great to hear the team were able to support you with detailed advice and that your overall experience was a positive one.

I’m sorry for the confusion around stock availability initially however, though I’m pleased to be able to say we’ve since been able to secure a unit for you more quickly and the team has been in touch to move things forward.

If we can help further at any stage, please get in touch.

seniorcomplaintsteam@richersounds.com

Many thanks
The Richer Sounds team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top draw 😁

Great place, very helpful and knowledgeable, i use the Maidstone branch and always get a good deal. The only place i use for the best audio and visual.
Jason is a great lad to deal with!! 🔥😎👌🏻

May 24, 2026
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Thanks for your kind review, we look forward to your next visit.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Genuine Personal Service.

Honest, personal Service. The norm at Richer Sounds.

May 7, 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

Absolutely amazing the speakers where…

Absolutely amazing the speakers where delivered to the shop the member of staff remembered on the day of collection didn't need to even say what I'm in for

May 23, 2026
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Thanks for your feedback, great to read you were happy with our service.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Salesman tried pushing dearer product…

Salesman tried pushing dearer product and more than I wanted (speaker wire) even when I explained my restrictions caused by available space and furniture placing. Not use to this type of hard sell from richer sounds...

May 20, 2026
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Reply from Richer Sounds - Maidstone

Thanks for your review although I’m sorry to read that the advice in store felt too pushy on this occasion, particularly when you’d already explained the limits you were working with in terms of space and setup.

Sometimes a colleague’s preference for a particular product or technology can come across too strongly, but it’s important we always get that balance right, and it’s clear that hasn’t happened here.

We’ll be getting in touch directly with you to apologise in person and to better understand exactly what happened, so we can address this with the store colleague, and ensure lessons are learnt.

seniorcomplaintsteam@richersounds.com

Many thanks

Tom Griffiths
Head of Customer Experience
Richer Sounds

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very happy with this company

Website easy to navigate, ordering simple and straightforward.
Excellent pricing, and comes with 6-year guarantee.
Order for TV placed in the late afternoon, paid for next-day delivery and it arrived at 9.00am the following morning.
Very happy with my TV and the service.

May 19, 2026
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Reply from Richer Sounds - Maidstone

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My order arrived on time

My order arrived on time. I was a bit concerned when I sore a single man walking down my driveway and how he managed the final six steep steps to my front door. After he deliver it the second man appeard.

May 18, 2026
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Reply from Richer Sounds - Maidstone

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

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