Dave Herren was born in 1951 in Portland where he graduated from Benson Polytechnic High School in 1969. While attending Benson, Dave developed an interest in electronics, which became his life-long passion.

After studying engineering for 2 years at the University of Portland, Dave began his working career at several home audio stores selling equipment.

In 1977, he opened a store of his own -- The Audio Alternative in Portland, Oregon -- which he operated until his passing.

For more than 25 years, The Audio Alternative, one of the oldest audio stores in Oregon, was a weekly gathering place for the area's audiophiles. These were not people looking to spend thousands upon thousands for the latest system, but hobbyists who came looking for some sage advice from "Stereo Dave," whose reputation as an inventor of audio gear enhancements was widely known and respected.

At the Audio Alternative, Dave would not sell any component that he wouldn't put in his own system.

Always an innovator, Dave developed and manufactured several lines of speakers. He also had many other hobbies including automobile restoration, Japanese landscaping, and designing and constructing ponds and waterfalls.

Stereo Dave's Audio Alternative is now a business operated by friends of Dave, and former employees, in his memory. We sell only components and products, which when modified, produce the highest level of sound and performance possible at a reasonable, affordable cost; at the same time, utilizing “Stereo Dave's” philosophy, in regards to audio equipment and modifications: “The simplest solution is usually the best and truest.”

We also provide a place where anyone is welcome to stop in talk about whatever audio related topic is on their mind.

Throughout the years, Dave was constantly improving his products. Before his death, we were privileged to have been able to work with Dave on many of his product improvements and discoveries. In the time since his passing, we have continued to devote many hours to the continued improvement of the products that Dave developed.

Although, Dave's Portland store on Canyon Road has closed, we are now selling the latest custom manufactured single driver speakers, subwoofers, and modified components from our new soundroom in Newberg, OR. We invite Dave's old customers and newcomers to visit us online or at our Gresham location.

Feel free to call for an appointment.

Sean Stereo Dave's Audio Alternative 971-221-7317