Richer Sounds - Preston Reviews 

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

10 Church Street, PR1 3BQ Preston, GB

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Being able to audition the Equipment in store. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. I was interested in the Yamaha r-n600a and it's functions. The staff were very helpful though to fully demonstrate... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordered online, items arrived at the Preston store the following day, and I picked up the items at the weekend. The staff are knowledgeable and helpful, and I will be using the Preston store again fo... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I bought my CD player, amp and speakers from Richer Sounds, 25 years ago in London. All still going strong, so when I decided to buy a turntable recently it was the only place I checked. Back then i... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service from Howie at Richer Sounds (Preston), answered my questions and offered to check and make sure all my other equipment was compatible with the streaming unit I was looking at purchasin... See more

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  1. Hi-fi shop
  2. also in
  3. Electronics Store
  4. 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

Engaged With the Preston branch for…

Engaged With the Preston branch for some Cambridge Audio LR X speakers. excellent service prompt safe delivery really impressed how quickly I received my order. A guy called Harrison helped me with my purchase, he was patient, efficient and supportive throughout the whole process. looking forward to my next purchase and would not hesitate in recommending them to others. Thanks for making this a great experience Harrison..

September 19, 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

Matt was very polite and listened to…

Matt was very polite and listened to what we wanted. He was very informative about the products. He wasn’t pushy and gave us all the information we needed

September 23, 2026
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Thanks for your great feedback and for supporting local business.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was received in a friendly manner…

I was received in a friendly manner ordered the TV but getting home I realise that I had order a higher model the delivery was scheduled for next day I rang the office was told sorry for the mix up and asked me to take delivery and bring it to the store A new model will be ordered and can pick from shop staff were apologetic and assured the best service is given picked up new model got 10 percent extra discount all good thank you

September 22, 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

Fantastic helpful service howie the…

Fantastic helpful service howie the manager was so helpful would recommend using them for anything hi fi related

September 22, 2026
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Reply from Richer Sounds - Preston

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My Denon unit developed a fault and I…

My Denon unit developed a fault and I visited the Preston shop for advice and guidance. Howie was welcoming and warm and explained that I had a six year warranty asked to bring the unit back to the shop.
It became apparent that there was an update issue and Howie managed to find a resolution and I had my music back at home within a couple of days.
The customer service I experienced was exemplary and definitive of Howie's approach to offering he best possible shopping experience, and I would heartily recommend this shop and the staff.

September 21, 2026
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Thanks for your great feedback and for supporting local business.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I purchased a Cambridge Audio Azur 851N Dac wiim pro.…

I purchased a Cambridge Audio Azur 851N streamer several years ago, and I am disappointed by how rapidly this premium system has become obsolete, a possibility that was not disclosed at the time of purchase. Subsequent attempts to resolve this issue through Richer Sounds, including the acquisition of a WiiM Pro, have proven unsuccessful. I am deeply dissatisfied with the level of service and the erosion of trust in the brand. Furthermore, my experience was negatively impacted by unprofessional delivery handling and inconsistent service standards across various branches and staff members.

September 21, 2026
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Reply from Richer Sounds - Preston

Thanks for taking the time to leave your review. I was sorry to read that you're disappointed with your purchases and, more importantly, that recent experiences have left you feeling let down by us.

Whilst the Cambridge Audio 851N you purchased in 2020 is no longer a current model, Cambridge Audio continues to support it as a legacy product and has continued to issue software updates in recent years. That said, technology and streaming platforms do evolve over time, and I'm sorry if the product doesn't offer some of the newer features you're now looking for.

Our Customer Experience Team will contact you directly to better understand what has happened and see whether we can help resolve the issues you've raised. We'll also review the service you received when purchasing the WiiM device more recently so that we can investigate your concerns internally.

seniorcomplaintsteam@richersounds.com

Many thanks

Tom Griffiths
Head of Customer Experience
Richer Sounds

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Howie and the team

Howie and the team, always look for best solution and not just the most expensive

September 17, 2026
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Reply from Richer Sounds - Preston

Thanks for your feedback, reading your comments was a real pleasure. Thanks again for your continued support.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Return and refund policy

Bought Wiim mini in store for £99, unpacked and tried it at home, but found it didn't fulfill my expectations. Returned it to the shop in original packaging within 48 hours. Despite my admission it had been unpacked and used, I received a full immediate refund with no quibble. As always, excellent customer service!

September 17, 2026
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Reply from Richer Sounds - Preston

Thanks for your feedback, reading your comments was a real pleasure. Thanks again for your continued support.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

The usual great service from the Preston

September 15, 2026
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Thanks for your feedback, reading your comments was a real pleasure. Thanks again for your continued support.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I value the in shop experience and the…

I value the in shop experience and the staff at the preston branch are great and made the trip less effort than shopping online.

September 11, 2026
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Reply from Richer Sounds - Preston

Thank you for your feedback and for taking the time to leave us a review.

We hope you enjoy your new purchase!

Many thanks,

The Customer Experience team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The help that I had when looking to…

The help that I had when looking to purchase a new TV, also the help and patience sorting out a problem setting up the TV. Both contacts were with my local branch at Preston

September 12, 2026
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Thanks for your great feedback and for supporting local business.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I purchased a set of Wharfedale Diamond…

I purchased a set of Wharfedale Diamond floor speakers today from the store, Howie and Darren could not have done more for me to ensure I got the right purchase, the demo room was set up with a similar system to mine, I played my own records to test the speakers and the level of service was five star.
If you need Hi Fi I would thoroughly recommend this store

September 17, 2026
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Reply from Richer Sounds - Preston

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The service was friendly and helpful…

The service was friendly and helpful and when I was having difficulty in setting up the equipment they were very supportive in resolving my problem.

September 10, 2026
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Reply from Richer Sounds - Preston

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly and knowledgeable staff

Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Did not try to sell the TV. Explained and demonstrated the model we finally selected and checked for the best deal. Warranty explained and no action required on our part.
Returned and purchased 2 weeks later and deliver agreed for the following Monday.
Delivery was on time and th etV carefully handled.

September 9, 2026
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Thank you for your 5 star review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great staff

Great staff , have shopped with this company for hi-fi and tv for years . Always knowledgeable and great deals. Next a new soundbar !!

September 7, 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

Well what can I say

Well what can I say! This wonderful company in Preston lancashire delivers excellent customer service. Howie the store manager willingly came out to help us set up the projector we purchased over 12 months ago to show us why we couldn’t get it to focus properly at our WI. He was kind and patient and helped us for free. Don’t hesitate to buy from them because satisfaction is guaranteed. All the staff at the Preston store were helpful on every occasion I visited. 😁.

September 15, 2026
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Reply from Richer Sounds - Preston

Thanks for your feedback, reading your comments was a real pleasure. Thanks again for your continued support.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perfect from start to finish!

A very happy experience from ordering to delivery. Was updated every step of the way and never felt any stress during the process. As someone who has long-term medical issues, this was extremely important. Fantastic customer service and a great delivery too. Can't say thank-you enough to all involved. If only all online shopping was just as good.

September 7, 2026
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Reply from Richer Sounds - Preston

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

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