are the ultimate arbiter of sound quality. And The Critical Listener helps you achieve that through personal service to assess and respond to your needs. We offer a 'Grade A' listening environment so you can experience our products live, in a true home setting from our Rockland County location, just 32 miles from midtown Manhattan, and 10 miles from Bergen County, NJ.

 
 

As people who know high-quality audio, we understand. You want an oasis, an enclave from the outside world, a special place to get inside your favorite musical artists, and sounds -- whether it's jazz, classical, rock, hip-hop, R&B, country, your own jam sessions or recordings, or whatever. By talking and visiting with us, we tailor the sound to your space and your personal listening preferences to help maximize your listening enjoyment.

 
 

Eric has been an audiophile for over 3 decades, and has accrued a wealth of information and experience. Eric is the son of a world renowned concert pianist, educator, and classical music collector. Understandably, that upbringing fostered the musical 

passion that Eric now embraces. Eric emphasizes that he loves to share his passion with others. Whether you are trying to achieve a high end audio, or AV system, on a limited budget or you are simply looking for the best money can buy, let us help you out. Eric and his staff will work with you to create the system that meets your needs.

 
 
When you visit our listening room, ask us about:
 
 
  • Properly positioned speakers
  • Achieving synergy among components --
    (Details matter. When you visit, you'll hear the difference.)
  • Professional noise dampening materials and noise-canceling devices.
    (Proper positioning and installation takes into account the acoustics of your room environment to eliminate the noise you don't want and maximize the sound you do.)
  • High-performance audio for home theater systems.