Minneapolis HIFI listening bay with white Focal loudspeakers, acoustic panels and a gray chair in the foreground.

Minneapolis HIFI · Services

Hi-fi that works together

Start with the music you love, the space you have and what you want to spend. We help you choose equipment that brings out the best in the rest of your system and fits the room you listen in.

Build on what you have.

We look at what you already own, how you listen and where a change will make the biggest difference within your budget.

Estelon floorstanding speakers in a brick-walled Minneapolis HIFI listening room

Room acoustics

Your listening space is part of your system. We consider where you sit, where the speakers go and how sound behaves in the room.

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Let the room do its part.

Custom acoustic traps and panels can help the room bring out more of what your system can do.

Lounge chair facing the stereo system in a Minneapolis HIFI listening room

Listening-room design

Create a room you want to spend time in. We consider acoustics, furniture, component racks and finishes together, whether the room is dedicated to music or shared with everyday life.

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Make the room your own.

We work with Twin Cities partners on custom furniture and accessories.

JBL studio monitors and stereo equipment set up at Minneapolis HIFI

System installation

Bring the equipment and room plan together. We discuss placement, connections and equipment support with you, then agree on the scope. Projects can range from a change to an existing system to a complete dedicated listening room.

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Tell us what you want to hear

Bring your questions, a few favorite recordings and whatever you know about your system. We can start with one change or talk through a whole room.

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Questions before you listen

Can I start with one part of my system?

Yes. A conversation can focus on a component change, room acoustics or a larger listening-room project.

Do you offer custom acoustic treatment?

Yes. We can help with custom acoustic traps and panels and coordinate listening-room furniture and accessories with Twin Cities partners.

Do I need an appointment?

Yes. Minneapolis HIFI is open by appointment only. Call or text 612-965-6635 or email chris@mplshifi.com to arrange a time.