Superfi Called In Administrators

[Hypnotist]

I just saw this Superfi closed down its Shops and called in the adminstrators https://www.whathifi.com/news/superf...res-nationwide

[ReggieB]

That's bad news.

[Hypnotist]

My thoughts exactly Rob, one less option when looking for new HiFi used Superfi quite a bit and their service was first class, not enough profit or overheads on the high street their down fall

[Pigmy Pony]

That's bad news.

Bad news indeed, but really I'm not sure that many people buy new from these shops anymore. I bet a lot of those visiting such hifi shops have a browse then look for it cheaper online.

Most of the people on here seem to buy mostly secondhand either from each other or off eBay. The rest of the buying public either buy wireless speakers for streaming, or if they've got a bit more money to spend will probably shell out on 'lifestyle' products from the likes of Sonos, as their preference moves towards products which sound ok but look great (to them).

None of which is going to keep the wolves from Superfi's door.

[mikmas]

Bad news indeed, but really I'm not sure that many people buy new from these shops anymore. I bet a lot of those visiting such hifi shops have a browse then look for it cheaper online
Most of the people on here seem to buy mostly secondhand either from each other or off eBay.

True that I buy a lot of stuff from eBay but usually because it ain't offered anywhere local or is too old to be stocked.

I bought a pair of speakers from Superfi a couple of years back (Q Acoustics 2020i) after a store demo in their Nottingham branch ... also got my Quad Vena from them more recently at a discount not offered elsewhere. Also use Richer Sounds a fair bit. Bought a pair of Bluetooth headphones from Currys only yesterday (same price as Amazon)

I do try and buy new stuff (photo and hifi) from UK based companies either in store or online whenever I can and usually get a good enough deal if you hunt .... but also the people who work there could be neighbours

[Minstrel SE]

Ive bought a couple of things from the Stockport store. Wandered up from Richer sounds and had a look in

If Murrays hi fi had still been going, I wouldnt have really needed any other shop. A sofa, a guy in jeans and a few well chosen items makes the perfect shop for me but he didnt last long...maybe a year.

This again raises questions about buying habits, the economy and the future of hi fi retail.

[the little audio company]

Ive bought a couple of things from the Stockport store. Wandered up from Richer sounds and had a look in

If Murrays hi fi had still been going, I wouldnt have really needed any other shop. A sofa, a guy in jeans and a few well chosen items makes the perfect shop for me but he didnt last long...maybe a year.

This again raises questions about buying habits, the economy and the future of hi fi retail.

Well I’ve managed two years now, so maybe I’m doing something right...

[hifinutt]

Well I’ve managed two years now, so maybe I’m doing something right...

congrats on that , some superb products there like heco and moon

[Lawrence001]

I wonder how Sevenoaks are doing, their business model isn't a million miles away from that of Superfi, although the latter did seem to have a more pile 'em high approach.

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[Jimbo]

Used Superfi a few times and always had good service and a good price. Another on bites the dust!