Richer Sounds - Southgate Reviews 

1,446
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

157-159 High Street, N14 6BP London, GB


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Been shopping with richer sounds since the late 80’s, always experiencing excellent customer service. My streamer developed a fault after 5 years service which could not be fixed. The steamer w... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve been a HiFi enthusiast since the seventies and own a pretty top end system. When my CD player began to fail the tech service dept at Naim pointed me towards a CD transporter which they told m... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have nothing but great things to say about Richer sounds. My first proper hifi system and from initially going into store and listening to multiple setups through to delivery, nothing was too much e... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just wanted to say Daniel at Richer Sounds, Southgate brunch was very helpful when I bought Denon avc x 4800 receiver and speaker package. Gave me a great deal and arranged delivery. I am also very ha... See more

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  1. #6 of 38 best companies in Hi-fi shop
  2. #12 of 189 best companies in Electronics store
  3. #5 of 48 best companies in TV shop

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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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  • 157-159 High Street, N14 6BP, London, United Kingdom

  • 0333 900 0085

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service from Ali and his staff.

Great service from Ali and his staff.

16 December 2025
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Reply from Richer Sounds - Southgate

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

Excellent product at an excellent price…

Excellent product at an excellent price using price match to beat a competitor. Had a call from the store when there was a delivey delay. Excellent service from Richer Sounds as usual.

13 December 2025
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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

Great guys!

I have bought from Richer Sounds before and was very happy with their service, and especially their 6 year guarantee, which I had occasion to use recently after 4 years when the TV broke. Excellent! So when I wanted to buy a projector I saw they again were offering the same guarantee so I went to them and they were very helpful, and quick to deliver my projector, which I'm very happy with. 5 star service. Thanks.

28 November 2025
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Reply from Richer Sounds - Southgate

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been buying AV equipment from…

I have been buying AV equipment from Richer Sounds Southgate for many years now. The staff knowledge and professionalism has always been second to none and a special mention must go to Dan who is my go to man for all my requests. He always gives me the best advice and the best opinions of what to buy. Just fantastic service all round.

9 December 2025
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Reply from Richer Sounds - Southgate

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

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Disappointed yet again. (UPDATED)

Surprise surprise, another (second of two) bad experiences from Richer Sounds (Southgate store) on this occasion.

Called to inquire about set of Fyne Audio F301i speakers to arrange an audition. The gentleman informed me that they had none in the store but he would source a set in 2/3 days and get back to me for an appointment in the store. When I inquired they were retailing for £179.00. 5 days later no call and the price has gone up to £219.99.

Needless to say I should have learned my lesson the first time doing business with Richer sounds London Bridge who managed to “Lose” my B&W speakers in transit and not be able to replace them (refund was issued)

Totally given up with these guys and will be using AV.com who get the item to you next day or within 48hrs no questions asked. All while being the exact same price as Richer sounds.

Be warned, the service is certainly not what it used to be 12 years ago when I started using them. You will likely get what you need but not without going through some drama first.

As requested by Richer sounds I have submitted the contact information both through Trust pilot and via the email address you have provided.

UPDATED 17/12/25

Richer Sounds Customer care team reached out to discuss the above experience which was quiet a rare thing to happen now a day's.

After a constructive conversation there seemed to be some miss communication and the issue has been resolved with a satisfactory outcome. I have purchased the speakers successfully and the original discounted price was honored, with a further discount for the inconvenience.

All in all good customer service which is the most important part of any business. As a result I would be happy to use Richer Sounds in the future.

5 December 2025
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Reply from Richer Sounds - Southgate

Dear Mr Edwards,

I was genuinely concerned to read of what has happened with our Southgate store recently, made all the more disappointing by the fact that this is your second negative experience with us lately, so I can understand how you feel. From investigating with them I think this may have been a breakdown in communication as they have the speakers ready for the demo at the agreed price.

I really appreciate you taking our call of course and allowing us a chance to resolve both issues and am pleased to be able to say we have done so. I sincerely hope you will now be able to join the other 98% of happy customers who review us positively.

seniorcomplaintsteam@richersounds.com

Many thanks

Tom Griffiths
Head of Customer Experience
Richer Sounds

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A very smooth exercise.

The purchase went very smoothly and the member of staff carried out the operation very efficiently. He took onboard all peripheral aspects of the purchase to my satisfaction. Thank you.

28 November 2025
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Reply from Richer Sounds - Southgate

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

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

service excellent in house

service excellent in house, delivery came incorrectly and items are over 2 weeks late, with no update or reporting, i also had to do drop offs and pick ups to rectify their mistakes

2 December 2025
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Reply from Richer Sounds - Southgate

Thanks for your feedback, although I was very sorry to read there have been delivery problems and that this has caused you inconvenience. We have tried to contact you by phone and e-mail, to no avail thus far. Please get in touch at your earliest convenience so that we may resolve this for you..

seniorcomplaintsteam@richersounds.com

Tom Griffiths
Head of Customer Experience
Richer Sounds

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional staff

Professional staff
Helpful people
very knowlagable
shopped many times
would not go anywhere ele

28 November 2025
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Reply from Richer Sounds - Southgate

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent, efficient, knowledgeable and friendly staff.

Excellent, efficient, knowledgeable and friendly staff.
V good (Black Friday) price on the product (Wharfedale 12.1 speakers).
And Hudson, who took my initial phone enquiry, was on hand to haul the item from the back, discuss the finer points of the model, make the sale, and help me strap the heavy carton to my trolley -- 5 stars there, too!
Shop with confidence.

27 November 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Rare oversight

I bought the MEE AF-T1 as an open box item from Reading and the same unit open box from Southgate on the same day. For both orders I requested an optical cable paying £12.95 each, but when they arrived the units each had an optical cable provided with the unit, so there was no need to have the cables I purchased. I am disappointed that I wasn’t told the cables came with the open box units and due to distance and cost I will not be able to return them, so £25.90 spent needlessly.
I have to say that generally Richer Sounds have always provided great service over the years, and I put this oversight down to experience.

27 November 2025

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