Sound-Affair Reviews 

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Considering 46 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the professional and honest approach of the staff, highlighting their helpfulness and expertise in handling transactions. Many found the process of selling or buying equipment to be simple, straightforward, and efficient, with fair valuations and prompt payments. The service is frequently described as excellent, with people appreciating the quick communication, convenient collection arrangements, and overall smooth experience. However, some people mentioned issues with product malfunction and delays in resolution, and one customer reported a discrepancy in postage costs.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sold my beogram 7000/4500 turntable to sound affairs,a good price agreed, Equipment picked up by james at a convenient day and time. Money transferred and recieved straight away before james left m... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Honestly brilliant - AI suggested this company might be interested in my old B&O cd player that had been under a blanket in my garage for about 5yrs! Finally, we’re doing a big reorg and decided to “... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I contacted Sound-Affair through their website to see if they'd be interested in purchasing my old B&O hifi. They responded promptly and after sending them through a few photos they came back with an... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We contacted Sound-Affair about selling our B&O equipment. I was amazed at how simple and straightforward James made it. I emailed the details and some photos. James responded within a few hours and... See more


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I would like to thanks James and the…

I would like to thanks James and the team at Sound-Affair for my amazing sound system.
James advice and knowledge in all aspects of decision making was invaluable and resulted in a system that is perfect to my needs .
Also the quality of the system far exceeded my expectations and was truly accurate as per descriptions on there site .
Also living in Australia the transport of the system was a high priority .
The level of care in relation to packing and courier tracking was perfect and resulted in the system arriving in stress free and undamaged .

15 July 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bang & Olufsen Speaker

This was the first time I was selling a Bang & Olufsen Speaker and I have to say, James was very responsive and easy to work with. I would highly recommend him for future purchases. Very professional.

22 June 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sold my vintage B&O system to JH

Sold a vintage B&O system to james, who made me a fair price considering it needed attention. Great communication regarding the collection.
Would highly recommend and trust him.
Good luck in reselling my lovely system.

17 June 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A great knowledgeable service

From first contact it was a pleasure and the service provided really responsive. James was helpful honest and straightforward. The website is also clear and helpful. A great find and an efficient speedy outcome.

Thank you, Maggie

14 June 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

James and Sound Affair - First class experience

From the first time that I contacted Sound Affair, I knew that I found a reputable and honest company. I had just purchased a B&O 9000 CD player and a set of B&O 8000 speakers from a different dealer. It was only a day afterward that I began watching Steve's youtube videos as Sounds Heavenly. He recommended James at Sound Affair. I looked at their website and was impressed with the information and overall presentation. I called James the following morning and asked some basic questions regarding this music package that I wanted to buy and if this same system was available from him. I was impressed with his knowledgeable and congenial conversation. I knew that he was the person I needed to work with.
I immediately canceled my order with the other dealer siteing a change of direction in my purchase and placed an order for everything I needed from James.

James has been responsive and detailed in every step of the purchase. He detailed the various modifications needed for use from a 220v system to a 110v system and followed through in a very timely manner.
I had several added requests after the music system arrived. Again, these requests were handled immediately and very thoughtfully.

Overall, I want to praise James and his team for their commitment to a model business experience. The quality of the products looked absolutely new in condition. I've already recommended James and Sound Affair to several of my friends for future purchases.

If you're going to purchase any used B&O products, James is definitely the gentleman to contact.
A first-class experience.

27 May 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

James was very helpful and efficient

James was very helpful and efficient. From boxes being sent from sound affair for me to pack up large items, to uplift and payment being made the process was seamless. Great company to deal with and would happily recommend

10 May 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

brought some Beolab 3's with the stand…

brought some Beolab 3's with the stand that sound affair made them self. I don't know if James is the only one in the company, but he's the only one I doubt with. The Beolab 3's are in mint condition and look really nice with the stands. He also brought my Beoplay V1 and that went smoothly. and as I was local he delivered the speakers and collected the tv at the same time.
Thank you James Five stars

12 April 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very professional

Very professional
James came when he said he would, paid the agreed price by bank transfer, whilst collecting the speakers and was very helpful.
A great company to deal with - would recommend them without hesitation.

2 March 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good comms

Good comms, great service, done it exactly what it says on the tin!
Sold a system to james, fair price considering it needed attention, james collected, and appreciate that he has to make a living!
Would deal with again.

25 February 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First rate in all aspects

First rate in all aspects: professional and polite, the 9000 and 6002 are in excellent ‘as new’ condition, as described, the system looks great and sounds great.

16 February 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent communication

Excellent communication. James was courteous throughout our transaction by email and phone . Telephoned to let me know he was on his way and was again courteous and pleasant to talk to. Was covid aware. I would recommend James and his company
without hesitation. I was selling on this occasion and would buy from this company with confidence.

8 February 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5* Service and Products

James and the Team provide 5* Customer Service, and the B&O Gear they sell is like new. Excellent Quality, Service and super friendly and personal help if something turns not out as it should be. My highest recommendation! Super happy with my Beosound9000 Mk2 and the fantastic stand.

2 February 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Simply awesome

Simply awesome! Quite simply outstanding Customer Service from product choice, to expert advice, communication and product quality. Well done and many thanks to James and Sound-Affair team!

31 January 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I ordered a pair of white Beolab 3's…

I ordered a pair of white Beolab 3's from Sound-Affair which arrived as described, very well packed and in great condition. They are up and working and sound fantastic. Good communication throughout, thank you.

27 January 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A1 Service

It would be fair to say that I was a little uneasy about selling my system by completing a form and conducting everything by email and mobile phone. I’ve never done anything quite like this before but I’d do it again if I was dealing with James.

Everything was so simple and James went out of his way to help, even to the point of contacting me by phone rather than email to make sure I fully understand.

Great service fronted by one fantastic guy. Thanks James for all your help and your fantastic service.

26 January 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding service.

From the start to the end of the transaction James was professional, courteous and efficient. I was looking to sell my B&O equipment when I contacted sound-affair and was immediately impressed with the response from James. We negotiated a fair price and a date and time of pick up and received email confirmation of the arrangement. All went as planned and it was so refreshing to receive such excellent, stress free, service which is all the more commendable given the challenging times we are living through.
I would unreservedly recommend sound-affair and would have no hesitation in using them again in the future.

16 January 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bang and Olufsen still the best!

I've loved and owned Bang and Olufsen equipment for years and I found James extremely helpful and very knowledgeable. It was such a relief to find a company where I could find a replacement for my old Beocentre and I purchased a 3200 unit with a pair of 6000 speakers a few days ago. The equipment arrived very well packed and the sound is outstanding as expected. James replied to any queries I had quickly and professionally. Great service. Thank you so much. Lisa

14 January 2022
Unprompted review

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