Fred's Sound Of Music Audio Video Inc.

Category: Home theater store in Portland, Oregon

Address: 3760 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214, USA

Phone: +15032345341

Opening hours

Sunday: 12–5PM

Monday: 10AM–6PM

Tuesday: 10AM–6PM

Wednesday: 10AM–6PM

Thursday: 10AM–6PM

Friday: 10AM–6PM

Saturday: 10AM–6PM

Reviews

Timothy Harmon

Jul 21, 2022

Fixed my two turntables (one very old) quickly and at a reasonable price. Ben was super helpful and patient with my many questions and steered me in the right direction. Highly professional and knows his tech. Highest recommendation.

Mark Monteverdi

Jan 29, 2022

My Kenwood KD500 was in need of some maintenance. It's an older 1979 model, but still in great condition. Tom was extremely helpful, friendly and informative. He helped me choose a new cartridge that would pair well with the Grace 840 tonearm and the type of music I enjoy experiencing-- we decided on the Sumiko Olympia. Tom said it would be ready by afternoon (I dropped it of at 1030). Tom then performed the cart install and full setup. He had it setup and ready to go within an hour and a half. Got it home and hooked up. The turntable sounds figgin awesome! Glad it's back up and running. The Rega is going back into the closet.

Matthew Donohue

Nov 24, 2021

I purchased a home theater system using Paradigm Personas from Fred's. I love the whole experience nearly as much as my system. I worked with Tony, whom I can't recommend more, however, all the staff are top shelf. He built me an amazing sounding system, getting every dollar of value possible from my budget. I am very pleased with what I purchased, thank you!

Steve Gramstad

Oct 9, 2017

Great audio visual venue. Old school Portland audiophile base camp! 👾

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Questions & Answers

Do you repair M-Audio BX10 subwoofer?

Roman Krivochapov | Aug 17, 2020
Stuart McKay | Aug 17, 2020

If they don't service that specific model, they refer a lot of work out to Inner Sound in Clackamas who also do excellent work.

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Does Fred's do Bluetooth and/or headphone repair,? Do they take pride in their work???

Shayne Michaels | Aug 18, 2018
Fred's Sound Of Music Audio Video Inc. | Aug 18, 2018

From Staff at Fred's: Hi Shayne, Thanks for thinking of us here at Fred's Sound Of Music. We do have a repair shop and pretty much service what we have sold since 1948. Because we are a small shop, we must limit what comes in for repair. So about your repair needs... problems with head headphones and small items such as bluetooth speaker repair, at times it can cost as much to repair as to replace with a new model ... unfortunately. If you wish, you can bring the item to us, bluetooth or headphone, and see if we can come up with a solution, either an affordable quick fix on our service bench or replacement in our showroom. Thanks again for thinking of us here at Fred's. And since we are located in a popular area of Portland, Parking can be a bear so please use our parking lot right behind our building during your time with us here on Hawthorne Blvd. Thanks Staff

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Does anybody know of a repair shop that will repair my LXI all one piece stereo? I can’t seem to find anyone that does. PLEASE HELP!!!

Janina Newport | Jul 18, 2022
Fred's Sound Of Music Audio Video Inc. | Jul 18, 2022

Hi Janina. I'm sorry, but we do not work on them. Have you tried Innersound? They may be able to help. thanks

Do you recone speakers?

Neil Paben | Jul 18, 2022
Fred's Sound Of Music Audio Video Inc. | Jul 18, 2022

Hi Neil. Due to limited space in our service department, we are only able to work on the speakers we have sold. If yours came from us, we are happy to help. If they did not, please contact Jamac on Sandy blvd @ 503-252-2929. They should be able to help. Please let me know if you have further questions. Bill

I just got a set of sonic stereo speakers from the 60s. On the back is a positive hook up and a negative. And an 8 ohm Jack plug in the middle. How do you hook them up

Wade Schulz | Mar 20, 2022
Fred's Sound Of Music Audio Video Inc. | Mar 20, 2022

Hi Wade. From the sound of things, you would either use "typical" speaker wire with a positive and negative connection OR the RCA ("jack plug"). The RCA connection, although not ideal, was used on many inexpensive speakers in the 1960's and 1970's. No modern amp uses RCA for speaker connections. Please call our shop if you need further clarification on this. We have the cables if you need them. thank you

Do you repair the old(1968) portable radios that were short wave, AM/ FM?

lestrum B | Nov 20, 2021
Fred's Sound Of Music Audio Video Inc. | Nov 20, 2021

Hi and thanks for reaching out. I'm sorry, but we do not work on such units. I think All Service Musical may do so still. Please give them a call. Please let us know if you have further questions. thanks!

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What are the Covid safety practices like here?

Anonymous | Aug 17, 2022
Fred's Sound Of Music Audio Video Inc. | Aug 17, 2021

We are "by appointment only" to get into the store, in order to limit the number of customers. Masks and social distancing are required of staff and customers. We are taking employee temperatures upon arrival each day. All surfaces/handles are sanitized after each customer leaves as well as periodically throughout the day. We are requesting that customers do not come to the store if they or anyone in their household has a fever. We are encouraging our employees to practice safe behavior when not at work.

Do you sell reel to reel players

Cheri Bishop | Aug 17, 2021
Fred's Sound Of Music Audio Video Inc. | Aug 17, 2021

Hi Cheri. On (rare) ocasion we have them. Currently we do not. We keep a list of our used inventory on our website. Please keep an eye there, but they are very rare. thanks

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do they also repair car subwoofers?

Dary Navarro | Aug 17, 2020
Fred's Sound Of Music Audio Video Inc. | Aug 17, 2020

Hi. I'm sorry but we do not repair car subs. thanks

Do you guys repair cd players such as my CFD-757? I mean like it’s pretty vintage but I’d love to know.

Graham Joshi | Aug 18, 2019
Fred's Sound Of Music Audio Video Inc. | Aug 18, 2019

Hi Graham. I'm sorry, but we do not work on those type of units. I would suggest calling Innersound to see if they can help. Their phone number is 503-655-2755. thanks for thinking of us

I have a sharp T282 boombox and it won't turn on at all. Would you be able to tell what's wrong with it and possibly fix it? I am on a tight budget so what would the range of repair costs potentially be?

SavageSpider 0666 | Aug 18, 2019
Fred's Sound Of Music Audio Video Inc. | Aug 18, 2019

Hi Matt and thanks for your email. I'm sorry to say that we do not work on boomboxes. You might try Innersound @ 503-655-2755. Please let us know if you have further questions. thanks

Does Fred's carry Outlaw Audio equipment? I am interested in seeing the Outlaw 2160 integrated receiver in your shop if you will have it. Will it play ALAC format, or must those files be converted to FLAC to play on the Outlaw 2160?

Michael Sullivan | Aug 18, 2019
Fred's Sound Of Music Audio Video Inc. | Aug 18, 2019

Good morning, Michael. We do not sell Outlaw. We have Bryston, Rotel, Anthem, NAD, Yamaha, Sony ES, Marantz, Audio Control, as well as used equipment from various brands. If anything from any of these manufacturers is of interest please let us know.

Who in my area, (newport OR 97365), does stereo "truck" instalations? For 2005 Ford 250 restore project in progress? BOUGHT A HIGH END surround syestem from Fred's Sound Of Music a coupel years back and was completly satisfied. Do they do these?

James Fouts | Aug 18, 2019
Craig Creasy | Aug 18, 2019

No they don't

Do you do in home repair on a 6 Foot walnut console stereo system ??

Mary Ann Stewart | Aug 18, 2019
Steve Mitchell | Aug 18, 2019

That might be too old for their shop. I'd recommend Specialty Audio over on NE Halsey.

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Can you estimate the cost of completely going through and cleaning/recapping/servicing a Pioneer SX-980 receiver? Do you offer any service warranty? Tks.

Brent | Aug 18, 2019
Fred's Sound Of Music Audio Video Inc. | Aug 18, 2019

Hi Brent, thanks for thinking of us here at Fred's Sound Of Music. We are very familiar with your receiver and have repaired many, bringing them back to like new condition! When you get a chance please stop by our store. We will plug in your receiver while you are in our store and get some better ideas on price range, etc. Thanks again and we're open 7 days a week and have a customer parking lot at our rear entrance and will be glad to carry your receiver into our store. Take care, Steve

I have an old onkyo receiver that keeps cutting off the sound for a second then comes back on? once it starts doing it it gets worse. do you work on these? ive never had a problem with it until now. any quick ideas? how much might it cost?

john 72ss | Aug 18, 2019
Fred's Sound Of Music Audio Video Inc. | Oct 21, 2021

Hi John and thanks for reaching out. At this time, we are very full, so we are only taking in items that were purchased from us originally. If your unit came from us, please bring it in. If it did not, please try Innersound or All Service Musical. Please let us know if you have further questions thanks

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Do you have a pair of used direct drive turntables for sale?

Anthony Stacy | Aug 18, 2019
Fred's Sound Of Music Audio Video Inc. | Aug 18, 2019

Hi Anthony. We do not have a used pair. We do have the Audio Technica 120's in stock in our new inventory. They run $299 each, so $598 for a pair. If they are of interest, please stop by and check them out!

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Do they repair portable cassette players, like walkmans?

Andreu Tran | Aug 18, 2019
Fred's Sound Of Music Audio Video Inc. | Aug 18, 2019

Good morning. I'm sorry to say that we do not work on Walkmen. Innersound may be able to help. Please give them a call at 503-655-2755. thanks

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DO YOU EXCEPT PAY PAL?

steve paplow | Aug 18, 2018
Vincent Rubino | Aug 18, 2018

I dont believe they do. I purchased a turntable and amp here

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