The buying process for home cinema equipment can be a long, self doubting, arduous and expensive process. Somewhere along the line you're guaranteed to think "is this right for me?", "will this work in my room?", "what do these speakers sound like?", "will I get the benefit of X over Y?" and so on.
The wrong decision here can be very disheartening and costly. Another troubling thought is that many people read and put their faith in the AV magazine reviews and award winners. They accept the review word for word and purchase based on the results. The same goes for the various websites and forums.
The wrong decision here can be very disheartening and costly. Another troubling thought is that many people read and put their faith in the AV magazine reviews and award winners. They accept the review word for word and purchase based on the results. The same goes for the various websites and forums.
Services
The first thing you need to know about Ideal AV Home Cinema is that we're not just another home cinema online shop. There are so many other online shops out there that it can be so difficult to cut through the clutter of special offers, manager discounts and seasonal sales. Ideal AV Home Cinema are different and we mean that.
Our manifesto is to only supply equipment that we know works well together. Some equipment might have five stars in the hi-fi magazines but if it doesn't work well with other kit, then we deem it not fit for purpose. Likewise you can have all the best equipment but if the room is not optimal, you're paying for kit that you'll never hear or see the best of.
There's three golden words when it comes to buying any home cinema equipment: "demonstrate, demonstrate, demonstrate". Just as everyone's DNA and fingerprints are different, so is how we hear and interpret sounds. No two people will hear identical audio characteristics from a particular AV receiver nor from the same speakers.
Reviews (10)
Alison Needham
Aug 25, 2021
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Callum MacArthur
Feb 16, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness
I purchased the JVC Exofield XP-EXT1 home theatre headphones and i'm very happy with the product and the service. I had some questions/concerns about the product before purchasing and Allan very quickly responded to my email giving me the info I needed.
I purchased the JVC Exofield XP-EXT1 home theatre headphones and i'm very happy with the product and the service. I had some questions/concerns about the product before purchasing and Allan very quickly responded to my email giving me the info I needed.
Neil Jackson Photographic
Jul 05, 2019
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I bought a full 5.1.4 home cinema system from Allan at the end of 2018 and was really impressed with both the products and the pre & post sale support. Home AV can be a can of worms and the final performance of the gear is subject to lots of variables. Allan made everything relatively easy for me to understand and was always available, when I required any help. Most importantly the system sounds fantastic and only improves by the day!
I wouldn't hesitate to use Ideal AV again and would highly recommend.
I wouldn't hesitate to use Ideal AV again and would highly recommend.
David Marsden
Jun 03, 2017
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Aiden Likely
Jan 20, 2017
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Ordered a Panasonic UHD player from Allan.
He was very helpful through the whole process of ordering and eager to do a deal.
I'd highly recommend him as a knowledgeable and reliable supplier of AV equipment. Also partakes and supports enthusiast forums , so its a pleasure to support a bricks and mortar supplier.
He was very helpful through the whole process of ordering and eager to do a deal.
I'd highly recommend him as a knowledgeable and reliable supplier of AV equipment. Also partakes and supports enthusiast forums , so its a pleasure to support a bricks and mortar supplier.
GioNxs
Dec 04, 2016
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Well where do I start....
I first met Allan a while back on my very first ever forum meeting for a JL Audio subwoofer event. This was a real turning point for me personally and for my long standing AV addiction.
I've always liked quality gear and considered what I had at the time to be very good indeed, not realizing how far along the AV world had moved. That first day introduced me to my future purchase of the JL Audio Fathom f112. From that day on I've never really looked back. With Allan's help and fantastic advice along the way I proceeded to pretty much replace most of my old set up. That
I first met Allan a while back on my very first ever forum meeting for a JL Audio subwoofer event. This was a real turning point for me personally and for my long standing AV addiction.
I've always liked quality gear and considered what I had at the time to be very good indeed, not realizing how far along the AV world had moved. That first day introduced me to my future purchase of the JL Audio Fathom f112. From that day on I've never really looked back. With Allan's help and fantastic advice along the way I proceeded to pretty much replace most of my old set up. That
Darren Young
Dec 25, 2015
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Allan is a top guy very down to earth and has excellent after sales service. I have bought a few things and would definitely buy again. His demo rooms are very well set up and nothing is too much trouble. The last time I visited for half an hour I walked out three hours later and could have easy stayed for another three. I would recommend anyone who is in the market for high quality av gear go for a visit.
Tim Lumley
Sep 07, 2015
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Would just like to say what a very pleasant experience it was to deal with Allan at Ideal AV Home Cinema.
I purchased some Oppo PM3 Headphones from him and he could not have been more helpful, nothing was too much trouble for him.
From the moment I placed my order he kept me up to dale with what was going on right up to final delivery.
Thanks Allan I hope to do more business with you in the future.
I purchased some Oppo PM3 Headphones from him and he could not have been more helpful, nothing was too much trouble for him.
From the moment I placed my order he kept me up to dale with what was going on right up to final delivery.
Thanks Allan I hope to do more business with you in the future.
Edward Belshaw
Sep 02, 2015
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Can only echo whats written in previous posts. If you are looking for anything AV, Allan at Ideal av is the guy to talk to.
No hard sell, he doesn't say things just to get a sale, if he believes a product isn't right for you he will tell you.
Great prices!
His demo room is fantastic, when buying my projector I basically spent all day in there just watching films on various projectors and at the end he wasn't pushing for a sale.
Thanks Allan!
No hard sell, he doesn't say things just to get a sale, if he believes a product isn't right for you he will tell you.
Great prices!
His demo room is fantastic, when buying my projector I basically spent all day in there just watching films on various projectors and at the end he wasn't pushing for a sale.
Thanks Allan!
Balf K.
Jun 07, 2015
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Having read about the Darbee Darblet's I felt it was worth a buy especially as IdealAV have a new lower price of £199, I called to check stock and spoke to Allan, he was very helpful and extremely polite, I received my order the next day and I am simply blown away with how much better the image is (set to Hi-Def 45%) on my RS46, for projector owners this is a no brainer and recommended to anyone. My brother placed an order from you yesterday after seeing mine :-)
Thanks again Allan for your friendly advice and excellent service, 'I'll be back'!
Thanks again Allan for your friendly advice and excellent service, 'I'll be back'!
