Our typical customer is a discerning audio enthusiast who values expert consultation, hands-on experience, and personalized service. They prioritize product performance, craftsmanship, and innovation and are willing to make significant purchases in products that offer superior performance.
Why Elite?
Most audio stores offer a multitude of brands in hopes of casting the widest net to attract customers, believing the more options the better. That is not Elite.
At Elite, we have spent over 20 years evaluating speakers, electronics, and accessories to offer our customers experienced advice and a highly curated selection of products to produce the best possible audio experience. But that's not all that sets us apart.
Why you should really consider Elite is for what we do after the sale. Assembling a musically engaging audio system is more than the sum of its parts. Many dealers and customers know how to connect the wires and use computer programs to determine the best room location for speakers, but that's only the beginning of achieving the best in-room musical experience. What sets Elite apart is our ability to spend the required hours listening to the room and fine-tuning the setup to achieve maximum performance. Our experienced ears hear the subtle adjustments necessary to go beyond good to musically engaging. It is an art learned through years of experience and what truly sets us apart.
What our customers say about us:
"Yes, the gear available at Elite Audio is spectacular, and among the best available. But, that’s not really what sets Elite apart. It’s how Michael puts a system together, it’s how he listens, it’s how he adjusts to coax as much magic from this equipment as possible. His attention to detail and desire to spend time to get everything just right is in service to the music and to the experience of listening. As a result, I get a little magic every day."
Mark, San Francisco, CA
“I’ve been in this hobby for 45 years and dealt with many dealers , and none have given me the level of service that I have consistently experienced at Elite Audio. Michael Woods knows his products inside and out. You will always get the best expert advice and the most skilled installation in the audio industry. Of course, it also helps when you carry some of the best brands in high-end audio. If you are thinking of spending your hard earned money on an ultra high-end system you can’t do better than Elite Audio."
LJF, East Bay
"My ongoing working relationship with Michael @ elite Audio began in 2017 and continues today because he sells top quality components, gives excellent customer service, he's knowledgeable, passionate about his products and desire to please is unmatched."
Bruce Ackerman, Berkeley California