Hi-Fi audio shop in Downtown San Diego area?

punk-roc
punk-roc Posts: 1,150
edited August 2010 in The Clubhouse
Hey All,

I'm gonna be in San Diego for a few days and was curious if anyone knew the area enough to recommend a high-end audio shop that might be worth a visit.. being from a smaller city i've never gotten a chance to wander around a real audio shop..

I was hoping to get my ear on speakers I'll never get a chance to listen to (powered by Amps I only hear if i buy them!).

If anyone knows of a place in the Downtown San Diego area and feels like recommending it, i'd appreciate it!

Jason
2-Channel - So far...
Pre: Dodd ELP
DAC: W4S-Dac2
Source(s): Computer and Denon 2910
Amp: Parasound HCA-1200II
Speakers: LSi9s - Vr3 Fortress Mod
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  • punk-roc
    punk-roc Posts: 1,150
    edited June 2010
    bump again, in case a "San Diegan" missed it and might see it this time =) No more, I promise

    Jason
    2-Channel - So far...
    Pre: Dodd ELP
    DAC: W4S-Dac2
    Source(s): Computer and Denon 2910
    Amp: Parasound HCA-1200II
    Speakers: LSi9s - Vr3 Fortress Mod
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  • dpowell
    dpowell Posts: 3,067
    edited June 2010
    I know of a high-end shop that used to exist but I don't know if it still does. It was off of Rosecrans near the sports arena. I don't know what the name of the shop was. Sorry I can't be of any further help.

    If you'd like to get your ears on a set of SRT's which probably qualify as a set of speakers you'll never get a chance to listen to powered by some decent amps, you're welcome to cruse up to my place and have a listen!
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    polkaudio Fully Modded SDA SRS 1.2TLs + Dreadnaught, LSiM706c, 4 X Polk Surrounds + 4 X ATMOS, SVS PB13 Ultra X 2, Pass Labs X1, Marantz 7704, Bob Carver Crimson Beauty 350 Tube Mono Blocks, Carver Sunfire Signature Cinema Grande 400x5, ADCOM GFA 7807, Panasonic UB420, Moon 380D DAC, EPSON Pro Cinema 6050
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  • dpowell
    dpowell Posts: 3,067
    edited June 2010
    This might be what you're looking for. No promises but I think I visited the store once a few years back:

    3750 Sports Arena Blvd Ste 6
    San Diego, CA 92110
    Neighborhood: Midway

    (619) 224-2845
    www.soundcompanyinc.com
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    polkaudio Fully Modded SDA SRS 1.2TLs + Dreadnaught, LSiM706c, 4 X Polk Surrounds + 4 X ATMOS, SVS PB13 Ultra X 2, Pass Labs X1, Marantz 7704, Bob Carver Crimson Beauty 350 Tube Mono Blocks, Carver Sunfire Signature Cinema Grande 400x5, ADCOM GFA 7807, Panasonic UB420, Moon 380D DAC, EPSON Pro Cinema 6050
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  • punk-roc
    punk-roc Posts: 1,150
    edited June 2010
    thanks for the offer.. I'm only going to be in town for a couple days, but i will definitely keep your offer in mind. I don't even know where I'm staying downtown yet, but thought i might be able to sneak into a store for a bit. Thanks for helping!

    Jason
    2-Channel - So far...
    Pre: Dodd ELP
    DAC: W4S-Dac2
    Source(s): Computer and Denon 2910
    Amp: Parasound HCA-1200II
    Speakers: LSi9s - Vr3 Fortress Mod
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  • dpowell
    dpowell Posts: 3,067
    edited June 2010
    Sure thing. Enjoy your stay and I hope the weather is perfect while you're in town. :)
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    polkaudio Fully Modded SDA SRS 1.2TLs + Dreadnaught, LSiM706c, 4 X Polk Surrounds + 4 X ATMOS, SVS PB13 Ultra X 2, Pass Labs X1, Marantz 7704, Bob Carver Crimson Beauty 350 Tube Mono Blocks, Carver Sunfire Signature Cinema Grande 400x5, ADCOM GFA 7807, Panasonic UB420, Moon 380D DAC, EPSON Pro Cinema 6050
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited August 2010
    dpowell wrote: »
    I know of a high-end shop that used to exist but I don't know if it still does. It was off of Rosecrans near the sports arena. I don't know what the name of the shop was. Sorry I can't be of any further help.

    If you'd like to get your ears on a set of SRT's which probably qualify as a set of speakers you'll never get a chance to listen to powered by some decent amps, you're welcome to cruse up to my place and have a listen!
    dpowell wrote: »
    This might be what you're looking for. No promises but I think I visited the store once a few years back:

    3750 Sports Arena Blvd Ste 6
    San Diego, CA 92110
    Neighborhood: Midway

    (619) 224-2845
    www.soundcompanyinc.com

    i have been there before. used to live down the street from there when i worked on Point Loma Sub base. i had a place in Mariners cove.
    mole'
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited August 2010
    punk-roc wrote: »
    bump again, in case a "San Diegan" missed it and might see it this time =) No more, I promise

    Jason

    The land of Ron Burgundy. What a man what a man. If you see Baxter please say hello.
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  • kingtut
    kingtut Posts: 813
    edited August 2010
    BREIER AUDIO VIDEO 858-569-7785
    9340 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Ste, San Diego, CA Zip Code 92123
    They used to carry NAD, along w/other boutique brands, but I have not been there for years.
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