Richer Sounds - Reading Reviews 1,732

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

114 Oxford Road, RG1 7NE Reading, GB


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

i visited a RS shop recently to listen to bookshelf speakers and came away dreaming of a floor standing model made by Dali. It was important to see and listen to various speakers to get a better sense... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All went well , no problems , staff friendly. I purchased a sound system for my Son- In- Law. Easy to set up and all performing well. I recommend Marantz/Denon for quality systems . The whardale Ev... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have used Richer Sounds Reading on a number of occations and have always had a great experience. 18 months ago I had the itch to upgrade my 40 year old speakers so arranged a Demo with James who was... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Regular shopper at RS over the years. Called in to discuss what I wanted as I couldn't get to a store, chatted about part-ex on old audio and got helpful advice that suggested in my case I'd be better... 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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4.9

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Simply the best

Great service as always

February 17, 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 Service and price

Great service from the team at Reading Richer Sounds. Was looking for a new TV and soundbar. Received good advice and price from a very knowlegable team. Equipment delivered next day after placing order. The only slight negative was that they didn't tell me that the quote was only valid for a two or three days.

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bought from Richer Sounds for over 20 years...

Having bought from the Richer Sounds for over 20 years it is always the first point of call when reviewing TV & sound projects.
In December 2025, I had a fantastic experience at Richer Sounds Reading while purchasing a new TV and sound system, and I’d like to give special mention to James. From the outset, James was exceptionally helpful — taking the time to guide me through various options and even visiting my home to assess the room and offer practical, honest advice about what would work best.
His customer-focused approach, combined with the store’s price promise, made the whole process smooth and straightforward. He also recommended a reliable installer, which made the setup completely hassle-free.
I’m now in the process of planning another TV and sound system purchase for a separate project, and there’s no doubt I’ll be returning to James and the Reading branch. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine care for customers make them a pleasure to deal with.
Thank you, James, for your help, keep up the great work!

December 17, 2025
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Thanks for your great feedback and for supporting local business.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience with richer sounds…

Great experience with richer sounds from start to finish. So easy to order what I wanted quick delivery and updates throughout. Top quality products at great prices I will definitely be shopping from here again

February 13, 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 company and staff

The customer service was second to none, even carried the TV to my car for me. The additional warranty sets this company apart from all the others and is better than anything you get elsewhere.

February 13, 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

CXN100 & CXA81

Okay, whilst the aim should be to go in knowing exactly what you are after, I was a little more open based on knowing more about what I want to achieve, I feel this was appreciated and well directed with the open offer to guide me to an appropriate selection taking me through a demonstration of how the system works.
I had had the same advice previously a few years back & also had the reassurance that they would send me elsewhere if it was appropriate, as had gone in looking for headphones for mixing, and was directed to industry standard which they didn’t sell 👍

January 28, 2026
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Reply from Richer Sounds - Reading

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

Fantastic service

Fantastic service, and what a great experience it was to buy directly in-store! Thank you.

February 12, 2026
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Thanks for your feedback, great to read you were happy with our service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Proper customer service

Actual customer service…you ring, speak to a person, and that person actively tries to help sort your issue.
Once issue was understood, I was transferred to technical support, who knew the product, guided me to what I needed and organised the purchase of the accessory, which was delivered next day

February 11, 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

Knowledgable Staff

Not only were the gentlemen I spoke to knowledgable, they were friendly.

We have shopped with Richer Sounds over the years and have always been happy with our purchases and, the advice we received. Thank you.

February 11, 2026
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Reply from Richer Sounds - Reading

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The staff are always professional

The staff are always professional, courteous, knowledgeable and go above and beyond to help their customers.

February 10, 2026
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Thank you for your wonderful feedback

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Richer Sounds for TV and Hi - Fi

I've always known of Richer Sounds and that there reputation for being knowledgeable and they didn't dissapoint. We bought a new £1000+ LG OLED tv and they were very helpful in the Reading branch and even after delivery helped with a setup issue.

February 10, 2026
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Reply from Richer Sounds - Reading

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

Amazing shop with polite and…

Amazing shop with polite and knowledgeable staff. Thanks to them, Richer Sounds become my first to go shop for all my audio visual needs. Highly recommend.

February 6, 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

Friendly staff

Friendly staff, happy to share their expertise about the products.

February 3, 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

Reading store staff are super helpful

Chose a TV in store but on getting it home decided it didn't suit our needs. Called the store who were so helpful and took it back for exchange. New TV is fantastic, so pleased with it.
Staff at Reading couldn't have tried harder to resolve the issue and offered so much help and advice.
Great result in the end, thank you.

February 2, 2026
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Thank you for your wonderful feedback

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience at Richer Sounds

Great experience at Richer Sounds. Great range. Demo’d a sound bar in store which was a faff but dealt with patiently by staff. They couldn’t be more helpful. They also found a solution for my tech needs when purchasing a turntable.

January 31, 2026
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Reply from Richer Sounds - Reading

Thank you for your wonderful feedback

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brought Benq projector good buy

Brought Benq projector good buy! First class ! Always buy from these guys as you get a good deal and a good price! Reading branch did this
Thanks!

January 30, 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

Professional & Customer Focused

Having previously purchased from Richer Sounds I had no hesitation in purchasing another 43" TV and TV bracket for my grandson's birthday.
Unfortunately my local store (MK) as had sold out of the TV I wanted, as had most of their stores nationwide.
However, I contacted their store at Reading who could not have been more helpful. The TV and bracket were promptly despatched but only the TV arrived the following day. Despite the best efforts of the store to locate the TV bracket it still did not arrive. The store replaced it immediately and it arrived the next day.
Unfortunately having installed the TV, and only when the protective screen was removed, damage was then found in the bottom right hand corner of the screen which had been covered by the section of paper icons that covered that part of the screen.
It was apparent the damage had to have been caused prior to packaging by the manufacturer as there were no outward signs of damage on the box, polystyrene protective sleeves or the protective screen cover.
On contacting the branch and supplying images of the damage they immediately checked their stores nationwide and found that they could secure a replacement TV for me. In addition they kindly arranged for it to be delivered to my local branch at MK who inspected and tested the replacement TV before contacting me within 2 days to say it was ready for collection.
The professionalism, patience, understanding and support of both stores, but in particular the Reading branch, once again demonstrated why Richer Sounds is a blue chip market leader in their field of expertise.
Thank you Richer Sounds. I cannot recommend you highly enough.

February 3, 2026
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Reply from Richer Sounds - Reading

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great to deal with.

Great to deal with.

January 29, 2026
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Reply from Richer Sounds - Reading

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

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