Looking for audio stores.

Shicks18
Shicks18 Posts: 397
edited July 2009 in The Clubhouse
Hi there, I am taking my friend out tomorrow to audition speakers and other components, but don't have a clue as to where! I am in Houston, TX so if anyone from the great state knows of any places, please share. Albeit, my friend is an entry level audio guy and would benefit more from an audio store than someone's house.

Thanks in advance
TV: LG 55LW5600
Pre: Marantz SR6001
Front Amp: Parasound HCA-1000A
Center Amp: Marantz MA500
Mains: Polk LSi9
Center: Polk LSiC
Sub: HSU VTF-3 MK-2
Games: Xbox360 and PS3
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  • Shicks18
    Shicks18 Posts: 397
    edited July 2009
    Anything at all? Pleeeeeeeeeeeeease!?!
    TV: LG 55LW5600
    Pre: Marantz SR6001
    Front Amp: Parasound HCA-1000A
    Center Amp: Marantz MA500
    Mains: Polk LSi9
    Center: Polk LSiC
    Sub: HSU VTF-3 MK-2
    Games: Xbox360 and PS3
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited July 2009
    If he's truly into entry level, Fry's would probably do just fine if there's one around you.

    Sorry i can't help more. :(
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

    Living Room: B&K Reference 5 S2 / Parasound HCA-1000A / Emotiva XDA-2 / Pioneer BDP-51FD / Paradigm 11se MKiii

    Desk: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / ISK HD9999

    Office: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / Dynaco SCA-80Q / Paradigm Legend V.3

    HT: Denon AVR-X3400H / Sony UBP-X700 / RT16 / CS350LS / RT7 / SVS PB1000
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,788
    edited July 2009
    Good old Best Buy. For entry to sort mid level, it's a good place to start.
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  • wutadumsn23
    wutadumsn23 Posts: 3,702
    edited July 2009
    lightman1 wrote: »
    Good old Best Buy. For entry to sort mid level, it's a good place to start.

    +1, they have the new TSi's there and those are excellent starter speakers.
    HT Rig
    Receiver- Onkyo TX-SR806
    Mains- Polk Audio Monitor 70
    Center- Polk Audio CS2
    Surrounds- Polk Audio TSi 500's :D
    Sub- Polk Audio PSW125
    Retired- Polk Audio Monitor 40's
    T.V.- 60" Sony SXRD KDS-60A2000 LCoS
    Blu-Ray- 80 GB PS3


    2 CH rig (in progress)
    Polk Audio Monitor 10A's :cool:

    It's not that I'm insensitive, I just don't care.. :D
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  • Shicks18
    Shicks18 Posts: 397
    edited July 2009
    Yes, he may be entry level when it comes to audio knowledge. But, he is a savy vet when it comes to deep pockets. He wants to get some pretty nice stuff, but just doesn't know where to start. This is why I offered to help.

    He is 90/10 HT. With his budget and needs, I was thinking some RTiA9's or something comparable. Anyone know of other brands/speakers or stores to check out further? Thanks
    TV: LG 55LW5600
    Pre: Marantz SR6001
    Front Amp: Parasound HCA-1000A
    Center Amp: Marantz MA500
    Mains: Polk LSi9
    Center: Polk LSiC
    Sub: HSU VTF-3 MK-2
    Games: Xbox360 and PS3
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited July 2009
    Shicks18 wrote: »
    Yes, he may be entry level when it comes to audio knowledge. But, he is a savy vet when it comes to deep pockets. He wants to get some pretty nice stuff, but just doesn't know where to start. This is why I offered to help.

    He is 90/10 HT. With his budget and needs, I was thinking some RTiA9's or something comparable. Anyone know of other brands/speakers or stores to check out further? Thanks

    I'm a big Paradigm ****.... so that would be my vote. But, i have enough problems finding audio shops in my area, so i still can't help there. :(
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

    Living Room: B&K Reference 5 S2 / Parasound HCA-1000A / Emotiva XDA-2 / Pioneer BDP-51FD / Paradigm 11se MKiii

    Desk: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / ISK HD9999

    Office: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / Dynaco SCA-80Q / Paradigm Legend V.3

    HT: Denon AVR-X3400H / Sony UBP-X700 / RT16 / CS350LS / RT7 / SVS PB1000
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  • sucks2beme
    sucks2beme Posts: 5,601
    edited July 2009
    http://www.audio-concepts.com/

    Other than that one, I don't know of any down in Houston.
    "The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. But it does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are twenty gods, or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg." --Thomas Jefferson
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