Visit House of Stereo
Jacksonville, Florida
A room for your music.
A system to discover.
Explore the rooms, hear the possibilities, and take a closer look at the components. Whether you’re starting fresh or planning your next upgrade, we’ll help you find a useful place to begin.
- Walk-insWelcome
- Prepared auditionsCall ahead for preferred equipment
- Typical visit30–60 minutes or longer
- AccessibilityWheelchair accessible
Browse the showroom
Find your room. Explore the components.
Open a room for a quick look at its character and a selection of components to explore. Each product takes you to its own page. Contact us to confirm the current demonstration setup.
01Getting Started RoomFirst serious systems · approachable comparisons+
A welcoming introduction to serious hi-fi. Compare speakers, amplification, streaming, and vinyl in a comfortable space—and discover how satisfying a thoughtfully chosen first system can be.
- Room: 19 × 15 ft
- Ceiling: 10 ft
Explore the components
Product ideas · Confirm audition availability
Cambridge AudioAXA35View product →
HiFi RoseRS451 Network StreamerView product →
AurenderN200View product →
QuadQuad 33 PreampView product →
QuadQuad 303 Power AmpView product →
QuadQuad 3 Integrated AmplifierView product →
QuadQuad Revela 1 Standmount SpeakersView product →
QuadQuad Revela 2View product →
QuadQUAD 3CDT CD TransportView product →
HiFi RoseHiFi Rose RS130 Ultimate Network TransportView product →
ArcamArcam SA45View product →
CanorCanor Verto D4S - Solid-State DACView product →
CanorCanor Virtus I4S - Integrated Solid-State AmplifierView product →
Triangle AudioTriangle Signature ThetaView product →
Triangle AudioTriangle Esprit 40th - Antal 40th AnniversaryView product →
02The Step UpA familiar room for meaningful upgrades+
A familiar, guest-bedroom-sized space for listeners ready to take the next step. Hear how component matching and a considered upgrade can bring more from the music you already know.
- Room: 12 × 15 ft
- Setting: Guest-bedroom scale
Explore the components
Product ideas · Confirm audition availability
TAD LaboratoriesME1TX Micro Evolution OneView product →
AurenderN20View product →
T+ASDX 3100 HVView product →
PhasemationPhasemation CM-1500 Hybrid Passive Pre-AmplifierView product →
PhasemationPhasemation PP-500 MC Phono CartridgeView product →
T+AT+A A 3100 HV Power AmplifierView product →
Synergistic ResearchSynergistic Research PowerCell 12 SXView product →
Synergistic ResearchSynergistic Research SRX XL AC Power CableView product →
TAD LaboratoriesTAD Labs CE1TX Compact Evolution OneView product →
PhasemationPhasemation EA-550 Phono StageView product →
Synergistic ResearchSynergistic Research SRX XL USB CableView product →
03The High End RoomReference two-channel audio in a treated space+
An acoustically treated room for exploring reference stereo. Listen for scale, detail, and control, and compare ambitious speakers and electronics in a setting built for careful listening.
- Room: 26 × 16 ft
- Treatment: Acoustically treated
- Focus: Reference two-channel systems
Explore the components
Product ideas · Confirm audition availability04The Focal RoomFlagship Focal and Naim stereo plus architectural theater+
Our largest listening room brings Focal and Naim together, from compact systems to flagship performance. Explore two-channel listening and architectural home theater with the team.
- Room: 20 × 32 ft
- Scale: Largest listening room
Explore the components
Product ideas · Confirm audition availability05The Naim Entry RoomElegant streaming systems for everyday living spaces+
Straightforward streaming, fewer boxes, and music that fits everyday life. Discover compact Naim systems, Focal loudspeakers, and headphones in an open living-space setting.
- Setting: Open floor plan
- Focus: Streaming and compact systems
- Also available: Headphone listening
Explore the components
Product ideas · Confirm audition availability06The Living RoomArchitectural home theater in a realistic open floor plan+
Explore home theater and architectural audio in a realistic open space. Talk through discreet speakers, subwoofer integration, and the practical choices that shape a room at home.
- Display: 85-inch television
- Sources: Kaleidescape and Apple TV
Explore the components
Product ideas · Confirm audition availability07The LobbyA changing welcome system and first listen+
Your first listen starts here. A changing featured system welcomes you to the shop and gives us a starting point for a conversation about what you’d like to hear next.
- Type: Welcome area
Explore the components
Product ideas · Confirm audition availabilityMore than an audition
Help with the whole system—and the room around it.
A useful visit is not only about choosing a component. House of Stereo can help think through matching, placement, setup, integration, and the way you actually listen.
Plan your visit
Come by—or call ahead for a prepared audition.
Walk-ins are welcome. If there is a particular speaker, amplifier, source, or system you want to hear, advance notice gives the team time to confirm it, set it up, and let the system warm up.
Saturday: 10am–5pm
Sunday: Closed
Jacksonville—and beyond
Local roots. Worldwide relationships.
Jacksonville has been House of Stereo's hometown for more than 57 years. Customers also visit and order from across the United States and around the world, including Europe, Bermuda, the Bahamas, Jamaica, South America, Canada, Israel, and India.
-
Worldwide shipping
Ask about product eligibility and destination details. -
Remote video help
Room setup, component troubleshooting, room-treatment planning, and equipment selection may be available by video. -
Traveling to audition?
Confirm specific equipment before making the trip.
Visitor questions
Before you arrive
Do I need an appointment to visit House of Stereo?+
No. Walk-ins are welcome. If you want to hear a particular component or system, calling or emailing ahead lets us confirm availability, prepare the room, and warm up the equipment before you arrive.
How long should I allow for an audition?+
Most listening visits take 30 minutes to an hour, although a detailed comparison may take longer. Tell us what you are considering so we can help plan enough time.
What should I bring to a listening session?+
Bring a list of music you know well and enjoy. Room dimensions, photos, and a list of your current equipment can also make the conversation more useful.
Can I request a particular speaker, amplifier, or source?+
Yes. Because showroom systems change, contact us before traveling so we can confirm that the product is available and arrange the most useful demonstration.
Can House of Stereo help design a complete system?+
Yes. We can help match speakers, amplification, sources, setup, and placement to your room, listening habits, and goals. Contact the team to discuss project scope, service area, and whether an in-home visit is appropriate.
Do you offer turntable setup and speaker placement?+
Yes. We can discuss turntable setup, speaker setup, and placement. Contact us with the equipment and location so we can confirm scope, timing, and any service requirements.
Can you help with home theater and custom installation?+
Yes. House of Stereo works with home theater, custom integration, room treatment, infrastructure planning, and listening-room projects. The right starting point depends on the room and the stage of the project.
Can you help if I do not live near Jacksonville?+
House of Stereo ships to customers around the world. Depending on the question or project, video support may also be available for equipment selection, setup, troubleshooting, and room-treatment planning.
Where can I park, and is the showroom accessible?+
Parking is available in front of the showroom, across the street, and along the side of the building. The showroom is wheelchair accessible.
Plan a useful visit
Bring music you know and love.
Walk-ins are welcome. Calling ahead gives the team time to confirm a specific product, prepare the system, and choose the room that best reflects your own listening environment.












