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HIPPO'S

Stereo and Home Theater Systems, TV Sales

About us

Your local technology experts since 1984. Whether it's installing a new TV, upgrading your wireless network, new window treatments, transforming your home into a smart home, or boardroom video conferencing, Hippo's is here for you.

Business highlights

40 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes

Reviews

3.54 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
25%
4
25%
3
25%
2
25%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.7
professionalism
4.3
responsiveness
3.7
punctuality
4.5
Showing 1-4 of 4 reviews

owen C.
08/2013
2.0
home theater design
  + -1 more
They showed up after a week of waiting on my recalling with a SONY set that did not fit the wall mount. They set it up on a stand and said they would get a mount that would fit. After two weeks of my calling they showed up with a different set (Samsung). It was hung and eventually installed with what seemed to me too much confusion on how to do the job. For the amount of money invested I was quite disappointed with the service.
Description of Work: I wanted a wall hung tv with a sound bar and a blue ray set up with as few wires as possible.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
4.0

$2,500

Jody W.
02/2013
3.0
home theater design
  + -1 more
I purchased a large screen TV with a surround sound system, a Sonos, and the services to connect everything. The first issue was that our sales person - that was very helpful initially - disappeared part of the way through the transaction. So, there was a pretty lousy communication problem with the guys that came to do the installation. They had to come back several times to fix things (including the programming of the remote control), but eventually...after multiple visits... everything was working. Problem is that the TV is having some issues (which they were made aware of just within a year of the warranty), but the follow-up has been awful. The problem is still not resolved and now I'm several months out of warranty. Not impressed.
Description of Work: Hippo's - not sure that I'd go back there.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
$10,000

Valerie F.
01/2011
5.0
home theater design
  + -1 more
They were very accommodating and answered all of my questions. I discussed what I was looking for and gave him a price range I wanted to stay within. I was having some problems setting it up and I called them and they helped me set it up. They were excellent and their knowledge was excellent. Their prices are comparable. It is a top line receiver. I didn?t wait very long when I walked in the store.
Description of Work: I bought a receiver from Hippo's because I was having problems with my other receiver.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$435

mike H.
08/2008
4.0
tv sales
  + -1 more
The sales process went fine, however I wasn't given what I was promised. I was told a subwolfer would come with it, and it did not. I was also told that I would only have to use just one remote to run everything, and that did not turn out to be true. I have to have four remotes with the DVD player. I actually did not have much to stand on, as there was none of that information on the receipt that I was given. However, the installation was fantastic. They were two perfect gentlemen that were very clean. They laid down cloths and threw away all their trash. It was great.
Description of Work: I purchased a 50 inch plasma tv from them and they installed it for me. I also purchased a DVD player and a what is similar to a surround sound system.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$5,594

    Contact information

    1475 Western Ave. Stuyvesant Plaza, Albany, NY 12203

    https://www.hipposonline.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday:
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Friday:
    10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Saturday:
    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Licensing

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    Service Categories

    Stereo and Home Theater Systems,
    TV Sales

    FAQ

    HIPPO'S is currently rated 3.5 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Thursday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Friday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Yes, HIPPO'S offers free project estimates.
    No, HIPPO'S does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, HIPPO'S does not offer a senior discount.
    No, HIPPO'S does not offer emergency services.
    No, HIPPO'S does not offer warranties.

    Contact information

    1475 Western Ave. Stuyvesant Plaza, Albany, NY 12203

    https://www.hipposonline.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday:
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Friday:
    10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Saturday:
    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM