28/05/2026
We’re delighted that highly respected hi-fi industry stalwart Paul Clewes has recently joined the team, and indeed some of you may already have met him in our Hull or Leeds shops. With more than four decades of experience, Paul brings an exceptional depth of knowledge, insight and passion to everything we do.
Here's a little more about him:
Paul bought his first Linn LP12 at the age of 15 and had already built a record collection of more than 1,000 albums before leaving school.
“All I ever wanted to do was work in the industry,” says Paul.
That ambition became reality in 1983 when he joined Superfi in Sheffield, later managing both the Sheffield and Lincoln stores. In 1988, Paul moved into manufacturing and distribution with Wharfedale loudspeakers before joining Denon in 1992, where he spent 13 successful years.
Paul then went on to enjoy a hugely respected 16-year tenure as Sales Manager at Bowers & Wilkins before moving to Spendor Audio and sister company Cadence Distribution in 2019.
Paul also shares a long-standing connection with The Audio Room founder Darren Bamford, first meeting him decades ago through Darren’s father, who was a customer during Paul’s time with Wharfedale.
Darren says:
“Paul’s experience, knowledge and passion for music and hi-fi are second to none and, just as importantly, he shares our belief that exceptional service and genuine enthusiasm are at the heart of a great hi-fi business. I know he will be a huge asset to both our team and our customers.”
