Richer Sounds - Reading Reviews 

1,800
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

114 Oxford Road, RG1 7NE Reading, GB


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A great price a further reduction after purchased rang and a refund was made with no quibble. All the personnel I spoke was most helpful. The TV was delivered the next day at no extra cost The five s... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great and very fast service from the team at Reading, got what I wanted and also price matched to another retailer with no hassle at all. I will check them out first for future purchases

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was served by Luke in Telesales who was patient & helpful. I've been a Richer customer since 1989 & NEVER had a problem - always pleasant to browse & purchase. Despite opting for free postage... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My LG OLED was showing screen burn after 4 years. Richer customer support was excellent despite my fit of anger at the situation. They recommended not going on the OLED route again but as LG now offer... See more

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  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

My LG OLED was showing screen burn…

My LG OLED was showing screen burn after 4 years. Richer customer support was excellent despite my fit of anger at the situation. They recommended not going on the OLED route again but as LG now offer a 5 Yr warranty against screen burn I have bought a new G series. Delivery was next day.

July 10, 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

Helpful service in store

Helpful service in store. Great TV product purchased. Excellent installation service arranged through Richer Sounds.

May 12, 2026
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Thanks for your feedback, reading your comments was a real pleasure. Thanks again for your continued support.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly service and advice

Friendly service and advice. A good range of stock.
Superb next day delivery on one item that was out of stock at the shop.

July 7, 2026
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Thanks for your feedback, reading your comments was a real pleasure. Thanks again for your continued support.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Trading up my amp was easy

Trading up my amp was easy. I did not get too much for the trade in but I got a great deal on an open box REL subwoofer, which more than compensated for the shortfall.

July 6, 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

Excellent Service

I arrived early before the branch was open. Not a problem i was welcomed in. I came to see a specific product and told the staff i was not intending to make a purchase during this visit. This was not a problem. The product was demonstrated with out any sales pressure at all. I was so impressed with the service that i made the purchase and have no regrets in doing so.

July 5, 2026
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Thank you for your 5 star review!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Returned TV did not meet expectations

I purchased a Samsung TV from the Reading branch. I was granted a price match quote that I accepted. I was then offered a cheaper identical returned model that I was told would be like brand new.
When the TV arrived, it was in a scruffy box and had damage on the edge on the edge of its frame.
I contacted the store and asked for a new replacement with the price promise guarantee, which I happily accepted.
My disappointment is that the returned model was damaged and nowhere near what I was expecting. I would not have wasted my time had I been given a better description of the quality of what I was buying.

July 5, 2026
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Reply from Richer Sounds - Reading

Thank you for the feedback, although apologies for the obvious hassle caused by the poor communication from the branch as regards the open box television.

We will ensure this is forwarded to the manager to discuss with their team. Do get in touch if you need any further help..

seniorcomplaintsteam@richersounds.com

The Customer Experience team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Superb service

Visited the Reading store and met , I believe Steve , the manager. The service was excellent and my exchange was dealt with efficiency and with courtesy. Many thanks , Mike from West wales. 11/7/26.

July 11, 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

Great knowledge from the sales staff

Great knowledge from the sales staff at Reading. No pressure selling and organised installation.

July 2, 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

Richer Sounds helped me out of a tight…

Richer Sounds helped me out of a tight spot. The Hisense STP I bought developed a fault (dead pixel). As it was still under warranty, Hisense were responsible for fixing it. The day before the courier was going to pick up my unit for repair, I received an email stating that the firm they use for repair had gone into receivership and my call-out was cancelled.
Hisense then knocked the ball back to Richer Sounds who said I could either accept a refund in full or a replacement unit which was the new version of my STP. Not only did I get a better unit but for £200 extra I upgraded to the IMAX capable version. A result all round. Richer Sounds were very quick to resolve this issue, courier was sent to drop off new unit and pick up the old one. Well done.

July 3, 2026
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Reply from Richer Sounds - Reading

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

always great

always great, objective advice. interested in the customer getting the right product at the right price - creating long time loyalty over short term profit maximisation

July 2, 2026
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Reply from Richer Sounds - Reading

Thanks for your great feedback and for supporting local business.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant support from the staff!

The team at the Reading branch of Richer Sounds have been incredible! They've offered invaluable advice and a level of support I simply wasn't expecting.
I went in with a pretty good idea of what I wanted and the process of ordering, delivery and set up has been absolutely seamless thanks to the assistance of the team.
I'd like to especially thank: Steve-who helped me in the store to find the right equipment for my new purchase. James-who spent ages on the phone with me helping me set up my new TV, and Luke-the absolute diamond who actually visited my home to sort out my AV receiver set up when I couldn't figure it out.
I couldn't recommend these chaps more highly and I won't hesitate to purchase my future tech from them.

June 29, 2026
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Reply from Richer Sounds - Reading

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

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Customers services…

Keiran from customers services was great at keeping in touch and being on the ball. The relevant stores Reading and Liverpool were great.
The let down was when my 8 month tv was deemed unrepairable I was told I could have another tv but they didnt have any stock and my monies owed were only available towards another tv so even with a 6 year warranty/guarantee it wasn't a money back guarantee 😢 so be aware it is only a replacement or a credit note. I did get a replacement when I found one at Liverpool store thanks to Diego and the Lads at the Liverpool store 👍
Ashley from customer services rang to apologise for the experience with the tv and would I add a comment regarding the customer service experience.
On reflection I feel 3 stars was fine for the part of the review regarding the credit note offered and the fact I had to pick the tv up from Liverpool (2 hour round trip)
or pay £60 delivery.
But the customer service and communication from all of the colleagues at Richer Sounds would've been 5 stars. 👍😁

July 1, 2026
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Reply from Richer Sounds - Reading

Thank you for your review, although I was sorry to read about the problems with your television that developed a fault so soon into it's lifespan. Indeed, should products fail and we cannot simply repair or replace with the same model, under the first 12 months at least we will always give the full amount paid towards another product. A refund is possible of course, but generally we're able to find a solution before that point.

Whilst I'm pleased the situation appears to have since been resolved, and I do hope you're happy with the new TV, I will arrange for a member of my team to get in touch and check all is well..

seniorcomplaintsteam@richersounds.com

Tom Griffiths
Head of Customer Experience
Richer Sounds

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy

Everything was straightforward and a very nice tv engineer came and set everything up. Very good service, thank you.

June 27, 2026
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Thank you for your wonderful feedback

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I turned up 10 mins before the shop was…

I turned up 10 mins before the shop was open and they let me in. The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. They represented the company extremely well and to be applauded in today’s world

June 27, 2026
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Reply from Richer Sounds - Reading

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good advice

Very good advice,quick service,delivered tv on time.
Had to call store for help in setting up the tv,the member of staff think his name was Rory, was so helpfull .Thank you

June 27, 2026
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Reply from Richer Sounds - Reading

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Having a knowledgable person that you…

Having a knowledgable person that you can speak to face to face about an issue is so much better than an online discussion. The problem with my turntable was resolved very efficiently. To be fair that is usually my experience at Richer Sounds Reading branch.

June 25, 2026
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Reply from Richer Sounds - Reading

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always great service from reading staff

Always great service from reading staff
Everything is working fine and delivery from DPD very fast. The driver carried everything for me. Great sevice all around

June 26, 2026
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Reply from Richer Sounds - Reading

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Complicated soundbar

My husband Bought a fantastic sounding soundbar but found it too complicated, setting up to work withmusic streaming services by wi fi instead of the normal Bluetooth. Spoke to the manager and staff who also struggled ,so I swapped for "normal" soundbar with Bluetooth with no quibble or delays. Excellent service dealing with old non techi person like me

June 25, 2026
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Thank you for your wonderful feedback

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was served by Luke in Telesales who…

I was served by Luke in Telesales who was patient & helpful. I've been a Richer customer since 1989 & NEVER had a problem - always pleasant to browse & purchase.

Despite opting for free postage, my Denon Receiver arrived next day & it works with glorious rich sound via my '70's Wharfdale speakers.

My only minor niggle is remote control is "intuitive" - so a bit trial & error as to what does this button do? No idea how to programme the DAB radio, but that wasn't my main reason for purchase, as my primary reason was to play my CD's again, & play them it does!

But Hey! Great sound. Thanks Richer Sounds & Luke in Telesales.

June 25, 2026
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Reply from Richer Sounds - Reading

Thanks for your great feedback and for supporting local business.

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