The Real Deal

The following listing covers major audio/video brands that are sold online either directly or through authorized "e-tailers." Most of the companies not listed here have Web sites with information about their products and how to find authorized local dealers.

Bose
Dealer locator Call 800-999-2673.
Online store Bose.com sells the entire product line.

Cambridge SoundWorks
Online store HiFi.com
This reputable store is also the authorized e-tailer for several other major brands including JVC, Onkyo, Samsung, and Marantz.

Denon
Dealer locator Go to usa.denon.com, click on "Home," then click on "Dealers."
Authorized e-tailers Abt Electronics (specialty audio only), Crutchfield, Good Guys, Listenup.com, Ovation, Sears (limited selection), 6th Avenue Electronics, Tweeter

Harman Kardon
Dealer locator Go to harmankardon.com and click the "Where to Buy" link, then choose the Harman Audio store, local dealers, or online dealers.
Online store Go to harmanaudio.com and select Harman Kardon under "Current Models." The store sells the entire Harman line.
Authorized e-tailers Amazon, Circuit City, Crutchfield, J&R Music World, One Call, QVC, Stereo Advantage, uBid.com (for refurbished products), Vann's

Infinity
Dealer locator Go to infinitysystems.com, click on "Home Audio," then click on "Where to Buy."
Authorized e-tailers Circuit City, Crutchfield

JBL
Dealer locator Go to jbl.com, highlight "Home Audio," then click on "Where to Buy."
Online store Go to harmanaudio.com and select JBL under "Current Models." The store sells all but the JBL Synthesis and Performance series products.
Authorized e-tailers Abt Electronics, Amazon, Best Buy, Buy.com, Crutchfield, DynaDirect.com, Harman Audio, J&R Music World, One Call, Stereo Advantage, uBid.com, Vann's

JVC
Dealer locator Go to jvc.com , select "USA," then "Consumer Products," then "Dealer Locator."
Authorized e-tailers Abt Electronics, Amazon, Berger Bros., Crutchfield, Good Guys, J&R Music World, One Call, Sears, Tweeter, Vann's

Kenwood
Dealer locator Go to kenwoodusa.com , select "Sales & Support," then select either "Store Locator" or "Online Dealers."
Authorized e-tailers Abt Electronics, Best Buy, Crutchfield, Circuit City, ElectronicExpress.com, Good Guys, One Call, Sears, 6th Avenue Electronics, Vann's

Marantz
Dealer locator Go to www.marantz.com , select "Home Entertainment," select "Americas," then click on "Go to Dealer Locator."
Exclusive authorized e-tailers HiFi.com carries a select range of new products, while Accessories4Less.com sells factory-refurbished products.

Panasonic
Dealer locator and online store Go to panasonic.com and click on "How to Buy Products/Parts."
Authorized e-tailers Abt Electronics, Best Buy, Circuit City, Crutchfield, Good Guys, IBMega.com, J&R Music World, One Call, Sears, Sound Center, Tweeter, Video Direct

Pioneer
Dealer locator Go to pioneerelectronics.com, highlight "USA," click on "Enter Site," then click on "Dealer Locator."
Authorized e-tailers Best Buy, Circuit City, Crutchfield, Good Guys, One Call, Sears, Wal-Mart

Polk Audio
Dealer locator and online store Go to polkaudio.com and click on "Dealer Locator" or "Store." The store has a limited selection of Polk speakers but does offer stands and other accessories.
Authorized e-tailers Circuit City, Crutchfield, ElectronicExpress.com (TN residents only), J&R Music World (CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VT residents only)

Sony
Dealer locator Go to sony.com , click on "Electronics Service & Support," then click on "Store Locator."
Online store sonystyle.com sells every Sony A/V product except the ES line and PlayStation products (available at Sony.com).

Toshiba
Dealer locator Go to toshiba.com/tacp ; click on "Where to Buy."
Authorized e-tailers Abt Electronics, Amazon, Best Buy, Good Guys, One Call, Sears, Stereo Advantage, Tweeter, Vann's

Yamaha
Dealer locator and online store Go to yamaha.com and click on "Dealer Search" or "Yamaha Online Store."
Authorized e-tailers Abt Electronics, Amazon, Best Buy, Crutchfield, J&R Music World, One Call, Sears, Tweeter, Your Electronic Warehouse

Authorized e-tailers

Abt Electronics abtelectronics.com
Amazon amazon.com
Berger Bros. berger-bros.com
Best Buy bestbuy.com
Buy.com buy.com
Circuit City circuitcity.com
Crutchfield crutchfield.com
DynaDirect dynadirect.com
ElectronicExpress electronicexpress.com
Good Guys goodguys.com
HiFi.com hifi.com
IBMega ibmega.com
J&R Music World jandr.com
ListenUp listenup.com
One Call onecall.com
Ovation ovation-AV.com
QVC iqvc.com
Sears sears.com
6th Avenue Electronics 6ave.com
Sound Center soundcenter.net
Stereo Advantage theadvantage.com
Tweeter tweeter.com
uBid ubid.com
Video Direct Electronics videodirect.com
Vann's vanns.com
Wal-Mart walmart.com
Your Electronic Warehouse 4electronicwarehouse.com