Richer Sounds - Watford Reviews 

1,647
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

117C St Albans Road, WD17 1RD Watford, GB


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I purchased a CD player and radio tuner/receiver from Richer Sounds in Watford 10 years ago. It has given excellent service but needed replacement. I went again to the store in Watford where I recei... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Having purchased at TV last week from your Watford shop, your staff were excellent. Advice and support was first class. Thank you. Carol and Alan Rose.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to order on line - easy to collect next day (first time in decades of shopping with you in Watford I was able to park almost outside! Not that I think that was down to you!) and Anca in the shop... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sami and co very knowledgeable and helpful A good experience So much better than going to Currys And they beat the price match promise unlike Currys so.all in all a good experience

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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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  • 117C St Albans Road, WD17 1RD, Watford, United Kingdom

  • 0333 900 0037

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Customer Service

Staff at the the Watford branch were very helpful.
Best customer service I've experienced in years.
Staff phoning you back when they say they will ie Heather. Anka. and Richard the engineer from Finita .

December 3, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

help with decision on speakers.

help with decision on speakers.
Very helpful , speakers match the receiver l have.

December 3, 2025
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Reply from Richer Sounds - Watford

Thanks for your great feedback and for supporting local business.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I really like everything about this…

I really like everything about this company, except your delivery process. They can't say it's going to be from 7AM - 1300 or
1300 - 1900 eg. To be honest next time l will try another company first.
Also the staff can be a little patient if asking questions.

November 29, 2025
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Reply from Richer Sounds - Watford

Thanks for the feedback although I must admit to being a little confused, the receipt information supplied links to a delivery from one of our bespoke couriers who delivered the parcels in question within the standard 3 hour time window specified the day previously.

I understand our customer service team have since been in touch with you directly to clear this up..

seniorcomplaintsteam@richersounds.com

Tom Griffiths
Head of Customer Experience
Richer Sounds

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick and Friendly Delivery

Good Product. Quick and friendly delivery. Good Communications. Reasonable price.

November 13, 2025
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Reply from Richer Sounds - Watford

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

30 years of amazing customer service

I've used Richer Sounds for over 30 years and always had great service and prices. From my AV receivers (Denon, Sony and Yamaha) to my long serving Mordaunt Short Mezzo 6 floor standing speakers it has been a great experience. Always using until recently the Milton Keynes store and having an unhurried and friendly service from Lloyd and Mark (hello chaps!). Having now relocated I used the Watford store for a flat screen and greeted by the very same Lloyd from Milton Keynes, and still with the company. Service, knowledge and purchase was first class from start to finish and great to see someone who never steered me wrong previously.

November 30, 2025
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Reply from Richer Sounds - Watford

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordered Cambridge Audio CXC

Ordered Cambridge Audio CXC. No issues. Friendly, prompt and reliable service. Product great.

November 27, 2025
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Reply from Richer Sounds - Watford

Thanks for your great feedback and for supporting local business.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great store

Very knowledgable staff. Been there many times before and will definitely come back.

November 29, 2025
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Reply from Richer Sounds - Watford

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional service

Visited my local store, unfortunately item was not available there but was in their warehouse, ordered and paid at 13.00 on a Saturday and received the item at 12.30 on the Sunday! Incredible service.

November 29, 2025
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Reply from Richer Sounds - Watford

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Chris was really helpful and…

Chris was really helpful and knowledgeable estimated delivery was 6 days, arrived in 3

November 29, 2025
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Reply from Richer Sounds - Watford

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great price

Great price, next day pick up.
Great company led by example from the top.

November 27, 2025
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Reply from Richer Sounds - Watford

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Trusted support with swift ordering

Was placing an order on-line but wanted to query something. Got great support to my query by Chris in RS Watford, who then went on to support my order with a link sent to process my order to my requirements. Within 3 days I had receiver the complete order - RS don't hang about in progressing orders!

November 27, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent advice from the staff

Excellent advice from the staff. More focus on recommending what’s right for you and your current setup over just selling the most expensive items. We have used Richer Sounds for many years and will continue to do so. Thanks

November 23, 2025
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Reply from Richer Sounds - Watford

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic prices fantastic service

Fantastic prices fantastic service. Anca in the Watford branch was very helpful and answered all my questions. I bought a tv and soundbar a week before Black Friday and Richer Sounds honoured their VIP Club promise to match their cheaper deal on the day. I filled out a simple form and received an almost instant no quibble refund. You can’t beat that level of service. Well done Richer Sounds and the Watford Branch.

November 20, 2025
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Reply from Richer Sounds - Watford

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

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Two awful experiences within six…

Two awful experiences within six months. Bought £2k worth of speakers in May '25. At the time I asked them about their delivery method. I was told they use DPD, I suggested they use UPS as they have cages in their trucks so the speakers can be kept upright. They said UPS are too expensive. I said make sure DPD knows the value and how fragile the shipment is. DPD driver drops the speakers onto road from a four foot height out of the truck. Richer Sounds had to replace both speakers due to damage. Ordered another set of expensive speakers this week. Reminded them of the previous disaster. This time the DPD driver left £600 of kit outside my door without ringing the door bell and buggered off leaving the kit in plain view for anyone to steal. I will never use Richer Sounds again. I have video and photo proof of both issues.

November 28, 2025
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Reply from Richer Sounds - Watford

Many thanks for your feedback, which is hugely disappointing from DPD of course so please accept my sincere apologies for what has happened. We use a few different courier firms depending on which product we are sending, and obviously review performance with each regularly to make sure high standards are being met. I appreciate that clearly they weren't here.

As such I will personally investigate with them as to why the driver behaved as they did on this occasion as well as explain to them the obvious impact for you, as this was not an understandable, albeit frustrating, isolated incident. Furthermore I will contact you to try and restore your faith in us as a retailer in the hope you can shop with us again with confidence, and join the 98% of happy customers who review us here on Trustpilot.

seniorcomplaintsteam@richersounds.com

Tom Griffiths
Head of Customer Experience
Richer sounds

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