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Better than live
Just as a musician’s instrument speaks to their soul, your home audio system should spark joy in yours. There are no excuses for anything less than awesome sound at Creative Audio!
Hi-fi made easy
You need speakers, an amplifier, and a source. We have over 46 years of experience helping music lovers build synergetic systems that put the beat in their feet.
Putting the pieces together
Our curated product catalogue features home audio speakers, amplifiers, streamers, turntables, and headphones from some of the world’s most renowned audio brands.
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A showcase for two of the world’s most prestigious hi-fi brands.
Featured Products
Experience Focal Powered by Naim in Winnipeg at Creative Audio. Our exclusive premium showroom is now open. Tap here to learn more about it.
A brand synonymous with affordable hi-fi. Creative Audio has been proud to offer NAD to Winnipeg for most of our 44 years. We have delivered countless starter stereo systems with NAD components. If you are a budding audiophile, this is your start point.
Our Favourites
NAD D 3020 v2 Integrated Amplifer - $649
We absolutely love this little amp! Despite its compact size - less than 3 inches wide and just over 7 inches tall - it is fully featured. With Bluetooth, digital and analog inputs including an MM phono input, all your sources are covered. There’s even a subwoofer output. Most important though is the sound, and it’s classic NAD. Pair this with a set of DALI Spektor 1 bookshelf speakers for one of the most musical budget hi-fi systems on the planet!
NAD C 368 Integrated Amplifier - $1,549
Based on its price, this amp has no right sounding as good as it does. It’s easy to hear why this is our most popular NAD model. Its sound is phenomenal and it packs a feature punch, with NAD’s unique MDC technology that allows you to add functionality such as BluOS streaming or an HDMI input. Our favourite speaker pairing with this amp is the DALI Oberon 5 - what a system that is!
NAD C 700 BluOS Streaming Amplifier - $2,099
This is one compact and beautiful amplifier. Just connect speakers! It has everything you need inside, including wifi and Bluetooth connectivity. Enjoy colourful album art on the gorgeous front panel display.
“The best headphones in the world.”
“The best headphones in the world.”
Built by hand in Brooklyn, New York since 1953. Featuring hi-fi headphones made from exotic woods - cocobolo, maple, mahogany, hemp - and combinations of woods and metals. Each material has unique resonant characteristics and Grado uses these to their advantage, tuning their drivers around them to deliver that classic Grado sound: neutral, detailed, and oh so musical. This is why Grado headphones have always been a staple at Creative Audio.
Grado SR80x - $189.99
A budget benchmark. Many a Grado journey started with the SR80 model. This latest, 4th generation version features Grado’s most advanced headphone driver yet, its most comfortable headband, and its most durable braided cord. Of course it goes without saying that it’s sounding better than it ever has.
Grado RS2x - $749.99
One of Jeff’s personal favourites. This model from Grado’s Reference Series of headphones features a beautiful enclosure handcrafted from maple and hemp. As ever, Grado has tuned its driver around these two materials and the end result is a headphone that sounds as beautiful as it looks.
Grado GS3000x - $2,799.99
Luxurious cocobolo wood catches your eye. Natural and beautiful, it shrouds the metal chamber that holds Grado’s largest headphone driver ever. This is Grado’s ultimate statement in headphone design. When only the best will do - and your music deserves the best - this is the Grado for you.
“You can buy electronics anywhere, but if you really want to be taken care of, and have the confidence you're being sold the best product for your needs, you should stop by Creative.”
-Matt
“You can buy electronics anywhere, but if you really want to be taken care of, and have the confidence you're being sold the best product for your needs, you should stop by Creative.”
-Matt
Testimonials
Since we first opened our doors over 46 years ago, Creative Audio has relied primarily on word-of-mouth for its advertising. We’d rather invest in our clients by providing a quality range of products for you all to see and hear in our showroom, than expensive advertising campaigns.
The goal of company founder Dan Scrapneck was to offer the best home audio electronics and speaker shopping experience in Winnipeg. Today, current owner Jeff Kowerchuk continues that tradition. Creative Audio is unique in the industry, offering a no-pressure showroom environment with informed staff ready and willing to help you build an audio system that will let you hear your music the way it was meant to be heard.
How are we doing? Well, why don’t we just leave it to those who have experienced the Creative Audio difference firsthand. We present to you the following reviews from our customers and hope that they speak for themselves…
★★★★★
“For if you need another 5 star review, here it is. Go in. Talk to Jeff. Have a good time. Buy some good products. Love music.”
- Jonathan Elias
★★★★★
“I can share with you how good this guy really is. A year ago my wife and I were moving back to Winnipeg from B.C. I new I wanted a great music system for our new condo and I wanted it to get it done ahead of time. So I picked creative audio sight unseen solely from all of the 5 star reviews. Now remember this is asking Jeff to pick my system for me sight unseen and getting it right. He emailed me 3 choices in different price ranges and I picked one and left everything up to him. He proved to be as good as his reviews. I have the best system I have ever owned and never heard it or saw it before I got to Winnipeg! I don’t think you could give a person a better review than this. If you want great knowledge and service this is your guy. Thank you Jeff for really being a 5 star company.”
- Dean O’Connor
★★★★★
“My experience dealing with Creative Audio and Jeff dates back about 15 years when Jeff purchased Creative Audio. My wife and I first purchased a combined audio/ video system. We began appreciating music more with the great sound of the system and over the years our audio system has evolved. Jeff has a very well trained ear and excellent product knowledge and at each step of our system's evolution, has provided the right product for us. In my mind they have all, at each price point, reflected great value. If you want service that will provide you with personalized audio suited to your space, budget and tastes, we would highly recommend you contact Jeff at Creative Audio.”
- Don Wiebe
★★★★
“A great buying experience! Jeff knows his products and answered any question posed with ease. After discussing various options, his suggestion was to go with the Marantz. Once I got the unit home and hooked up, every comment about the product was "bang on". Jeff was a pleasure to deal with. Don't hesitate to contact him if you are looking for regular 2 channel equipment or an AV upgrade! No pressure on the sale. Thanks Jeff.
P.S.: 4* is as high as I go....nobody gets a perfect score.”
- Lynn Latozke
★★★★★
“Building a new home comes with many challenges, problems and issues. But thanks to Jeff at Creative Audio, our home sound system/hub wasn't one of them. Everything was done on time, as promised, and they even came in under budget.”
- Corey Quintaine
★★★★★
“Creative Audio is the perfect name for this company which has a unique and individualized approach. The owner Jeff is passionate about his field and patiently takes the time to match your needs with the best product. He has an impressive vocabulary of musical terminology that blends with his extensive knowledge of the audio field.”
- Eunice Gill
★★★★★
“I’ve been working with Jeff for many years and can say that the service and expertise at Creative Audio is second to none. And the quality of their product is phenomenal.”
- Jonathan Klippenstein-Epp
★★★★★
“Jeff from Creative Audio went above and beyond in helping me put together a high quality home stereo setup with a particular budget in mind.”
- Nils Vik
★★★★★
“I can't recommend Creative Audio highly enough. Jeff Kowerchuk has always been fantastic to deal with. I know that I can trust his honesty and integrity.”
- Jeff Mruss
★★★★★
“I've been a client of Creative Audio's for many years and cannot say enough about their product knowledge, audio expertise and quality of service.”
- Gary Bayko
★★★★★
“Fantastic experience using Creative Audio for our custom home audio and automation installation in our new home.”
- Matt Erhard