Northern Audio

10/23/2026

We’ve got a busy stretch of Fridays ahead at Northern Audio and Music To My Ear, with reel-to-reel listening parties, special events, hands-on audio days and more.

Watch the video as Greg runs down everything happening from November 6 through December 11 and gives you a preview of what’s coming up on both floors at 3003 Babcock Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15237

Want the full schedule -- and an easy way to add individual events to your Google Calendar? Visit our Upcoming Events page:

https://www.northernaudio.com/nov-dec-at-northern-audio-music-to-my-ear/

📍 Northern Audio
3003 Babcock Blvd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15237

Questions? 412.931.5850

10/19/2026

Gaming on a television is one thing. Gaming on a 163-inch screen with full Dolby Atmos, multiple subwoofers and ButtKickers in the seats is something else entirely.

That’s what we’ll be doing at Northern Audio on Friday, November 20, when we open up our home theater for a special Grand Theft Auto VI Open House.

Come in, sit down and experience GTA VI on a system featuring 4K laser projection, 120 fps capability and the kind of sound and bass you simply don’t get from an ordinary gaming setup.

Then stop downstairs at our brother store: Music To My Ear and pick up the GTA VI soundtrack on vinyl, available in black, pink and blue editions.

Greg gives you a look at what we’ll be running and why this should be a pretty memorable way to experience GTA VI.

All the details here: https://www.northernaudio.com/gta-vi-on-a-163-inch-screen/

📅 Friday, November 20 — All Day
📍 3003 Babcock Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Questions? 412.223.9747

10/16/2026

🎵 YOU VOTE, WE SPIN! 🎵

We’re gearing up for our next Listening Party at Northern Audio, and we’re letting YOU hold the cue sheet. We’ve secured some absolutely legendary, high-fidelity reel-to-reel tapes, but we can only spin one as the main event.

Which of these masterpieces do you want to experience on the ultimate analog format?

🗳️ VOTE IN THE POLL BELOW and let us know in the comments: Why did you pick your choice?

Here's the lineup:
1️⃣ Fleetwood Mac – Self-Titled (1975): Experience the warm, lush origins of the Buckingham-Nicks era on tape. "Landslide" and "Say You Love Me" like you’ve never heard them.
2️⃣ Bob Marley and the Wailers – Exodus: A massive 15 IPS tape of spiritual, bass-rich reggae perfection. "Natural Transit" and "One Love" on reel is a revelation.
3️⃣ ZZ Top – Tres Hombres: Pure, gritty Texas blues-rock. Wait until you hear the tape saturation on "La Grange."
4️⃣ Black Sabbath – Paranoid: Heavy, dark, and astonishingly dynamic. A masterclass in vintage analog power.

Cast your vote now, tell us why, and tag a friend you want to bring along! Date of the listening party to be announced soon!⬇️

10/02/2026

Time is running out, so remember to head upstairs to Northern Audio by tomorrow, Oct. 3 at 5pm, to take advantage of great savings, plus some exclusive in-store cash-and-carry deals before the sale ends! Two floors. All audio! https://www.northernaudio.com/northern-audio-fall-football-sale-20-off-equipment-in-store-specials/

⏳ TIME IS RUNNING OUT! Our Fall Football Sale ends tomorrow, Saturday, Oct. 3! ⏳ It’s your last chance to score 20% off or more across the entire store:
• 20% Off Hi-Fi Equipment (in stock & special orders and upstairs at Northern Audio)
• 20% Off All Used Vinyl ($2.99 records down to just $1)
• 20% Off Phono Cartridges + FREE professional installation
• 20% Off Spin-Clean Record Washer kits & Vinyl Accessories
• exclusive cash-and-carry specials!
📍 3003 Babcock Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA📞 Questions? 412.223.9747
Stop by before the sale wraps up!

09/24/2026

The Rosso Fiorentino Arno 20 has been on our floor for a few months now, giving Greg plenty of time to really get to know it.

His takeaway? This is a highly resolving, deeply engaging speaker with impressive soundstaging, tonal color, and enough low-end authority that you may not even miss a subwoofer.

Watch as Greg shows and tells us more about the Arno 20, including what makes it special, what kinds of music it handles especially well, and what he’s learned about amplifier matching.

Stop by Northern Audio, 3003 Babcock Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15237, or call 412.931.5850 with your questions.

09/18/2026

BIG NEWS: Klipsch Reference Signature & Reference Premiere III are coming — and we need your input!

Audiophiles, mark your calendars for early November! Northern Audio is thrilled to announce that we will be the exclusive premier audio destination, hosting the official launch of Klipsch’s groundbreaking new loudspeaker lines:

Klipsch Reference Signature Series: Klipsch’s 80th-anniversary tour de force. For the first time outside the Heritage line, Reference gets a true three-way horn design, featuring a phase-aligned midrange driver nested directly within the tweeter horn, furniture-grade curved cabinets with leather top accents, and adjustable HF jumpers.

Klipsch Reference Premiere Series III: The next evolution of Klipsch’s acclaimed lineup, engineered with an upgraded axial Tractrix® horn, new BMC baffle materials to kill resonance, and signature Cerametallic™ punch.

We’re building a listening event around this launch, and since Klipsch horns and tube amps are a match made in sonic heaven, we have an idea…

CALLING ALL DIY BUILDERS: Should we host a DIY Tube Amp Shootout?

We’re considering hosting an in-store DIY Tube Amp Competition during the event weekend, where local builders can showcase their custom builds, drive these new Klipsch flagships, and compete for serious bragging rights.

We want to hear from you in the comments:
1. Are you a tube amp builder (or know someone who is)?
2. How would you like to see a competition like this structured? (e.g., categories by topology like Single-Ended Triode vs. Push-Pull, blind listening panels, peer voting, or power classes?)

Drop your thoughts below, tag a builder who needs to show off their work, and stay tuned for official event dates and RSVP details!

Explore more at: https://www.northernaudio.com

09/03/2026

See you on Tuesday, 9/8, at 10am for our "After Labor Day Sale".

08/31/2026

Northern Audio has a whole new look AND sound, with plenty more exciting things to come.

Explore our newly dedicated Totem Acoustic, ATC Loudspeaker and Klipsch listening rooms, plus lots to look forward to with upcoming events, exciting new brands and the worldwide launch of something special from S.A.M Turntables.

And don't forget about HQPlayer!
https://www.northernaudio.com/hqplayer-offers-unrivaled-sound/

Consider this your sneak preview from Greg. Come hear what’s happening next.

📍 3003 Babcock Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15237
📞 Questions? 412.931.5850

08/28/2026

Greg is back with Blowout Sale 3.5, and two more demo pieces: a integrated tube amp and on-wall satellite speaker package are joining the sale!

Both offers include a full manufacturer’s warranty and will present as new.

Get more details on all blowout items here: https://tinyurl.com/BlowoutItems

Come see us at Northern Audio, 3003 Babcock Boulevard, or give us a call at 412.931.5850 for more information. These are one-of-a-kind opportunities, so once they’re gone, they’re gone!

08/17/2026

This really speaks to the philosophy behind Northern Audio and Music To My Ear

There is no single system…or sound…that is right for everyone. That’s why we begin by listening: to what you enjoy, how you use your system and, most importantly, what makes your ears happy.

The goal isn’t simply to sell someone a collection of equipment. It’s to help create a system that brings that person closer to the music.

Thanks to Vandersteen Audio for putting into words why knowledgeable, customer-focused audio dealers still matter.