Huntsville, Alabama AVIQ
Take a seat.
Hear the difference.
Turntables, amplifiers and speakers, with private listening rooms and a small selection of collector-focused vinyl.
Visit the showroomMake time to listen
The room is part
of the experience.
AVIQ is an audio showroom first. Its small vinyl collection is a companion to the systems, not a warehouse of record bins.
The University Drive showroom opened with four home theaters and two private listening rooms. Historical musical pieces on the walls add another layer to a visit, while the listening spaces let the equipment do the talking.
From source to speaker
Build the system.
Find the recording.
- Play
- Turntables & streaming audio
- Amplify
- Amplifiers & preamps
- Listen
- Speakers & listening rooms
- Collect
- First pressings & limited-edition reissues
The vinyl selection is intentionally small and collector-focused. Call about a particular pressing or system before making a special trip.
Explore the hi-fi showroomPart of Huntsville’s music community
A listening room.
A trail through town.
AVIQ’s Chip Bowen and Brad Clasgens helped create the Huntsville Vinyl Trail after meeting visiting engineers and government contractors looking for local record stores.
The original trail connected AVIQ with Maxwell’s Music, Black Rose, Vertical House Records and Huntsville Revisited. Check the trail’s own page for its current stops and participation details.
Explore the Vinyl Trail Watch The Music Room at AVIQSpaces made for sound.
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Huntsville, Alabama
Make time for music.
1833 University Dr, Huntsville, AL 35801Check directly for holiday hours and current availability.
Opening hours
- Monday to Friday
- 10 AM to 6 PM
- Saturday
- 10 AM to 4 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Access information
Call the shop before your visit to ask about a step-free entrance, accessible parking, aisle space and restroom access. We do not yet have confirmed details for these features.
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Ahead of your visit.
How large is the record selection?
Small and collector-focused. The selection includes first pressings and limited-edition reissues. AVIQ is primarily a hi-fi and home-theater equipment store.
Can I listen to equipment in the showroom?
Yes. The showroom has private listening rooms for auditioning sound systems. Call ahead about a specific system, recording or visit.
What equipment does AVIQ carry?
Turntables, amplifiers, preamps, speakers and streaming audio equipment. See the official hi-fi page for current products.
Is AVIQ open on Sundays?
Its contact page lists Sunday as closed. Older coverage discussed special Sunday events, but those are not regular opening hours.
What is the Huntsville Vinyl Trail?
A route connecting local music shops, created by AVIQ’s Chip Bowen and Brad Clasgens. Visit the trail’s own page for current stops and details.
Meet the listening community.
The Music Room at AVIQ features conversations about music and collecting, including an episode with Joseph Scott of the Alabama Record Collectors Association. The showroom has also hosted Erin’s Audio Corner.
Chip Bowen’s background as a music retailer and collector sits alongside Brad Clasgens’s community engagement work. The showroom is across from the Signals Museum of Information Explosion, another stop for curious visitors.
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