Creative Audio has moved!

We are thrilled to announce our new location at 549 Academy Road in the heart of Winnipeg’s River Heights neighbourhood!

Hi-Fi Made Easy

Just as the musician chooses an instrument that speaks to their soul, you should choose the stereo system that sparks joy in yours. We are here to inform and guide you through the process. At Creative Audio our focus is on music, not technology. We have over 45 years of experience and a curated catalogue of speakers, amplifiers, streamers, turntables, and headphones from some of the world’s most renowned names in home audio. Let us help you design a system that puts the beat in your feet.

Featured Speakers

Featured Amplifiers

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

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.

SAVES ENERGY

Make your home more energy efficient with a smart home automation system from Creative Audio. Automated lighting control is the cornerstone of our systems and the average energy savings from dimming alone are 20%. Not only will you save energy but you will also significantly increase bulb life as well. If we incorporate your blinds and thermostat into your automation system, you can reap even greater efficiencies. In the winter the system will open the blinds during the day to let in the natural heat of the sun but in the summer it will close the blinds so your air conditioner doesn't have to work as hard.

SAVES TIME

Whether it's setting all the lights - inside and out - to the perfect level for a party, or not having to explain to the in-laws how to use the TV - thanks to the simple, easy-to-use single remote control - your smart home automation system will save you time. You can control all of the systems of your home from a single app on your smartphone or tablet. Some things you don't need to control. The outside lights, for example, will come on automatically when the sun sets and turn off when it rises again. If your surveillance cameras detect any motion they will text you a snapshot of what they see. This is your home, working for you.

LOOKS SLEEK

With an automated control system, we can hide all of the electronics that power the entertainment in your home. And then there's the walls - how often have you seen the clean lines of a new home ruined by an ugly wall covered in mismatched controls - light switches, security panels, and thermostats. Who wants to see that? Let us clear the clutter with an in-wall touchscreen that controls all of those systems and more. It's even smart enough to know to go straight to the security panel screen when you return home. Cool, huh? This is how a smart home automation system adds beauty and value to your home.

Testimonials

Since we first opened our doors over 44 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