Target

Ever since the new round of Target advertising campaigns took hold of our psyches a few years back, the store has emerged as a force to be reckoned with. It is kind of thought of as a sophisticated department store and they actually peddle quite a few models of speakers at their site. Almost five hundred varieties to choose from, they are mainly but not entirely suited to home entertainment. Although a select few M-Audio studio monitors and several Sony Dreamcast systems were available, I couldn’t find anything by Yamaha, Epos or Genelec so this not the place to go for studio or super hi-end, but definitely good for portable, home entertainment and novelty. This is first place where I have found penguin, monkey and furgle (?) speakers.

Target prides itself on a great design and low prices as well as an altruistic affinity towards communities, diversity and the environment. If you enroll in their credit card program, they will donate money from purchases to educational causes. Whether it’s a marketing ploy or good intentions, at least it serves its purpose. Returns are acceptable within ninety days and they will issue a full refund to most products returned in new condition. You can contact customer service by phone or email.

For internet department store, I was impressed with Target. Their large inventory and clean design was quite appealing.