Stereo Planet -Some things streaming simply can’t replace. The ritual of lowering a needle onto vinyl. The feeling of sitting still long enough actually to listen. The moment great music stops being background noise and, after 45 years as a dependable Bend business, Stereo Planet becomes an immersive experience again, encouraging the community to look forward to rediscovering sound and sparking curiosity about new listening adventures.
That spirit returns to downtown Bend on First Friday, June 5, as beloved local audio destination Stereo Planet officially reopens its doors at 1008 NW Bond Street — this time in collaboration with the passionate music lovers, longtime Central Oregon resident and local music fixture and owner of Smith Rock Records, Patrick Smith, and his team.
The reopening signals a return to a human connection with music, inviting the community to rediscover shared moments and feel part of something meaningful. Inside the newly reimagined space, visitors will discover a carefully curated blend of high-performance stereo systems, vintage audio treasures, vinyl records, CDs, and musical discoveries spanning generations and genres.
But according to Stereo Planet owner Jon Houston, “this isn’t about selling ‘gear.”
“It’s about helping people fall back in love with music,” Houston says. “When someone hears a favorite album through the right system for the first time, it can genuinely move them. That experience never gets old.”
The collaboration with Smith Rock Records brings decades of musical knowledge and crate-digging culture into the experience, creating a destination equally welcoming to seasoned audiophiles, longtime collectors, curious newcomers, and younger listeners discovering vinyl and dedicated listening for the first time.
The grand reopening celebration during Bend’s First Friday art walk will feature music, BBQ, and beverages, special in-store experiences, and an opportunity for the community to reconnect around a shared love of music and sound.
Guests can expect:
●Curated vinyl and CD selections
●State-of-the-art 2-channel stereo systems (B&W, MacIntosh, Paradigm, Anthem, and more)
●Vintage audio pieces
●Live listening sessions
●Music conversations with passionate experts
●A relaxed, welcoming environment centered around discovery and experience
In an era dominated by compressed audio, endless scrolling, and disposable content, Stereo Planet is making a different kind of statement: Music still matters. And how we experience it matters too. Whether you grew up exploring album liner notes or miss immersing in music, Stereo Planet and Smith Rock Records offer a chance to reconnect with those moments.
Slow down.
You may hear it differently than ever before.
Grand Reopening Event
Stereo Planet + Smith Rock Records
Friday, June 5, 2026 – Starting at 6 PM
First Friday Celebration
1008 NW Bond Street
Downtown Bend, Oregon
For updates and additional event details, visit: www.seracustomintegrators.com
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