JB HI-FI

If you like cheap, mainstream DVDs this is the place for you! They don’t stock a great range of art house if that is more your thing, but there are other stores in Melbourne that can help you out there. They are however perfect for Christmas presents and often have 3 for 2 sales. The customer service is average, but you can haggle on the prices!

It’s you’re classic JB. You know, one of those downstairs havens for everything digital. I much prefer this one to the other JB in the CBD. This one isn’t split into four different shops. Never quite got the hang of that.
Look, you know what JB is like. It’s got your CDs, DVDs and cheap electronics. I love that they have vinyl now and a great selection of musics. The staff are friendly and always there to help.
I always seems to walk in this place when I’ve got nothing to do. I enjoy a good browse and usually end up buying something I didn’t even realise that I needed. I always have to restrain myself from buying up this, that and everything in between.
Argh, JB, you’re just too good.

If you’re after cheap electronics, CDs, DVDs and vinyl, look no further. JB is like some mega-​supermarket of all things home entertainment and packaged in yellow and black.
The staff are ok when you can find them, but you’re best going about the shopping alone if possible because they’re not the most accessible or knowledgeable.
I’ve never bought electronics here but I do like browsing in their music and film section. They’ve got tonnes of stuff and most of it is either cheap or heavily discounted. Needless to say, you will probably come away with more stuff than you intended to buy unless you come in here knowing exactly what you want and are strong-​willed enough to ignore the rest.
Good luck with that.

Melbourne is lit up by a few of these yellow stores. Jb Hifi is a company that prides itself on the ‘bargain’ shopping of electronics, CD’s, DVD’s and more.
JB Hifi is always the first place i go to when something is needed, but what differentiates this store to the others is the lack of customer service.
On many occasions i have come to JB on Bourke to grab some PC Accessories and i have never had anyone say ‘hello’, let alone help me with something.
A tad frustrating as well is that they only have one or two counter staff on to process your items at check out. This store is usually busy and having to wait in line for 10 minutes is not fun (Sure, i might sound over the top), the other stores on Elizabeth street will see you check-​out in a couple mins if not straight away.

It’s best to not come here without a plan.
Think about what you actually need before you step inside. Don’t just think you will have a look around because soon you’ll be caught in the yellow spend-​fury.
JB HiFi is the place where I’ve bought all my major electronics. Including the computer I’m using to write this with.
They almost always have the best price and they have $ 10 DVD’s which mean I get stupid and buy things I don’t need.
It’s because of these prices that I keep coming back. No other store like it, and they’re everywhere so it’s convenient to reach one no matter where you are.
The only thing is, if you’re going to buy anything electrical from them, know what you want. Know what the specs are and what they all do because it’s rare that the staff will know more than you.

Jb Hi-​Fi is almost boringly good at what it does. Selling a dizzying array of electronics at — ostensibly — unbeatable prices. I spent two days researching a recent camera purchase and, predictably, ended up heading to good olé Jb Hi-​Fi on Bourke Street to make the purchase.
Staff are knowledgeable and friendly, prices really are brilliant and the selection is insane. It’s also worth noting that Jb Hi-​Fi is amenable to a bit of haggling. I managed to score 10% off a recent purchase without too much hassle and this is in spite of the fact that Jb’s prices are already about 10% below the competition’s.
My one qualm? I had almost got said camera home when I realised the sales assistant had given me the wrong colour and instead of having a sleek matte black camera in my hand I had one in a garish shade of McDonald’s red which needed returning post haste.
Apart from this simple error? Excellent. And the sales assistant was as apologetic and helpful as could be. Great all round.