Customer reviews of our audio services

Dave Lalin of Audio Intellect is an honest, knowledgeable and hard-working audio expert. He's found our perfect speakers, and helped us trade an expensive but inappropriate receiver for one that suits our needs perfectly. When we decided to transform our living room into an Atmos home theater, Dave and his staff did a clean, fast, precise job, installing on-wall and in-ceiling speakers and fine-tuning the system for that breathtaking, "you are there" sound. Here's a standing ovation for Audio Intellect!

Great owner and very informative.

I recently made my first real audio purchase, a set of kef q750 tower speakers. I found Audio Intellects by appointment shop on line and set up a visit. So far trying to find a place with affordable gear, a good selection of different speakers, and knowledgeable people has been nearly impossible, and on line and has been no help. Upon arrival I met Dave and received some superb hospitality, we demoed a few pairs of speakers before I fell in love with the sound of a pair of Kefs which I then decided to order. A few days later my speakers arrived along with an Audio Intellect associate named Troy who unboxed and set up my new speakers. Troy did a phenomenal job positioning the speakers and was both pleasant and professional. This experience could not have been better and I look forward to working with Audio Intellect again.

My experience at the Audio Intellect was truly spectacular. To begin Dave AKA “The Audio Intellect” has a wide mastery of anything Audio related. If it makes sounds you can bet Dave can assist. Secondly Dave is a prime example of good business practices. He is truly sincere and will go to extreme lengths to ensure his customers are satisfied with every purchase. Lastly, I am extremely happy with my purchase from the Audio Intellect. The sound is superb, he quickly installed my system, and I truly believe my money was well-spent. I look forward to doing business with the Audio Intellect again and highly recommend to anyone seeking quality sound, great prices, and a pleasant experience.

Dave has been a huge help to our company. He got us all set up with a whole new sound system and walked us through the whole process start to finish. He still remains available for help whenever we need it to this day. Highly recommended!

The go to place for audio solution for those interested in good sound even if you dont have technical know how. I purchased 5 LS 50, woofer and a high end receiver. Well i didn't intend to buy these but was looking for a great DIY home theatre audio system. Dave didn't over sell anything but walked me through the options and helped me pick the ones that meet my needs. He also helped me to troubleshoot when i had issues with configuration. I would highly recommend Audio Intellect for quality audio solution

Thank you Dave for a masterful installation of all my 6 electronic pieces. I had had a Geek squad person who wasted two hours of my life! You effectively connected all my pieces and now my home theater system is at optimum operational level. Thank you for a difficult job very well done.

Dave is great! professional and knowledgable about Home Theatre Systems. I highly recommend Audio Intellect. Don't trust anyone else for your home theatre needs.

Dave is certainly knowledgeable about the industry. I'd recommend going here for an audition over big box stores for personalized service. No amount of reading online reviews for products is going to paint you a clear picture as auditioning. Since this his house, there's no time pressure and you can do a thorough review. As you will notice, the inventory is massive and there are some impressive speakers you may never be able to try elsewhere. Dave has a product in every price range, so I recommend going with a budget in mind and trying out few products with an open mind. You never know what might surprise you. All in all, great service. Good luck with your search!

Dave provides an incomparable personalized service. He stands fully behind his products, which are thoroughly road-tested for the best results with your system. In particular, he is fantastic with his after sales support, an area where most suppliers fall down all too easily. Hats off to you Dave and many thanks for all your help. You have a solid repeat customer and those new cables will be finding their way to me very shortly!

WOW! As I am in the market for new speakers I just had the great pleasure to demo several brands with the most time generous owner, Dave. The selection of gear is overwhelming in an extremely good way. More choices than one can possibly imagine. Dave was attentive not pushy and had great knowledge of each speaker I demoed that day, as he did with all his other gear. A laid back super friendly listening experience. I highly recommend Audio Intellect Dave to anyone looking for audio equipment whether it be a moderate starter system or an upgrade to high end. Or, anywhere in between. This dealer will not disappoint you. Thank you Dave for you time and knowledge.

I wanted to give a very positive shout out and thanks to Dave Lalin at Audio Intellect in Jersey City, NJ. I found my way to Audio Intellect based on a thread here in Audiogon. I wanted to add my positive comments to that thread. The initial contact with Dave was by phone and he is very responsive and easy to reach. We had several initial conversations about what I was looking for and dates/time for a visit. I was eager to hear the Quad speakers and other brands that he carried. I took the drive up yesterday and spent three hours with Dave who was very welcoming, extremely knowledgeable and good humored. I had intended to spend only an hour or so I was sensitive to his time. But three hours later we were still talking. Dave is very generous with his time and passionate about the brands he carries. He wanted me to hear everything – from his smallest, least expensive systems to his “big rig”, a truly stunning system consisting of the Paradigm Pesona 9H with T+A electronics. This system was absolutely stunning. One of the ten best I’ve ever heard. Here I could toss in the usual bushel basket of hyperbolic adjectives but I’ll spare you that. Suffice it to say that the system nailed it and got everything right. I was gobsmacked! Then we settled down to hear his midrange wares, in particular, the Quad Z3 and the smaller Paradigm Persona speakers. The whole session was very revealing and worthwhile. And finally, he wanted me to hear his KEF-based surround system, which is located in a dedicated home theater in the basement of his house. And here the term “home theater” must be taken literally because his vast inventory of brands is located in multiple rooms in a lovely Victorian house. The KEF surround was a stunner. An extremely well balanced, fully tweaked out, totally involving piece of art and technology. This was a great way to end a thoroughly enjoyable visit. Thank you Dave. And thank you for being one of the few remaining fully equipped bricks and mortar hifi solon

Excellent shopping experience. Dave Lalin, owner, is very knowledgeable, passionate and honest. Broad knowledge base and 30 years experience enables Dave to speak intelligently about a multitude of brands, beyond what he carries in his store. This helps the customer in making the right purchasing decision.

Had a great visit with Audio Intellect today. Extremely helpful, no pressure to buy, and no feeling of being pushed towards one line or another. Here's somebody you can trust to help you make a tough decision. You shouldn't think twice before giving a call and paying a visit.

What a great experience! Amazing inventory, The owner welcomes you, and showers you with knowledge and enthusiasm. It’s not about selling you gear, it is about helping you experience and learn what is possible in sound reproduction. I recommend Audio Intellect without reservations, go and enjoy.

Wow, What a spectacular shopping/learning experience. The amount and verity of different equipment to listen to is astounding. Dave’s knowledge and passion are contagious, he knows so much and is willing to share his knowledge as well as let you experience the difference in sound from each of many vendors. One of the things that amazed me was how different the sound is when changing just the amplifier. Listening to different equipment is the only way to make a knowledgeable decision about how you are going to build your system and how you are going to spend your money. Dave’s listening rooms and his willingness to let you participate in experiencing the sound make it very comfortable and enjoyable to listen and learn.

I had a very unusual but wonderful experience visiting Dave, the Audio Intellect. Unusual by means of his home and business in a Victorian home in Jersey City. I arrived 15 minutes early for an 11am appointment on Sunday and was greeted by his down to earth and friendly wife. We spoke for about 15 minutes discussing this old Victorian home while Dave was getting prepared for my arrival. She offered something to drink and I asked for a cup of tea in which she complied graciously. The house was set up with a large variety of top named components in different rooms ranging in prices from affordable to very expensive. I didn't feel I was in a showroom but in a friend's living room which added to the experience. Next up, Dave himself, one of the nicest and enthusiastic person you want to meet. For the next 2 hours we spoke about audio equipment and his knowledge was quite impressive. He worked at some of the high-end audio shops in Manhattan I use to visit with my brother back in the 70s and 80s. I felt as if i was speaking to an old friend. I guess we both got caught up in our interest and enthusiasm of audio equipment that I almost forgot why I was there in the first place. Not once during this time period did Dave try to sell anything. The next hour we discussed music servers and Dacs and did some listening. But what blew me away, Dave offered to bring some components we discussed to my home to audition. Wow, talk about great service! After over 40 years of auditioning audio equipment at many showrooms in the New York area, I cannot recommend a better experience and the hospitality of the Audio Intellect.