SoundBay Reviews

2.9

28% would recommend to a friend

(14 total reviews)

21% positive business outlook

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14 reviews
1.0
27 Apr 2026
Recommend
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Pros

- Great immediate colleagues. The people you work with on the floor are some of the most passionate people you will meet. - Likeminded musician and a sense of community

Cons

- The ownership that took over from the previous owner have essentially taken away the passion and drive out of their employees. The same employees that were once the reason as to why Mannys and Store DJ was so loved in the Australian music scene. - HR is mismanaged to the point where staff members are told to deal with serious issues by themselves. -Blatant targeting from ownership. The owners exercise a lot of power in regard to hiring and firing of staff without reasons. - Staff members are not given opportunity to respond against allegations. This depends on if the ownership like you enough or not, - The management uses feedbacks that come though an anonymous feedback portal to form opinions on staff members rather than investigating issues and coming to the conclusion. - On multiple instances, the staff members have been told to sell used products at full price. - Your sick call will definitely get you targeted by your managers.

2.0
1 Mar 2026

Rapid Expansion, Poor Leadership

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

The company is focused on growth and there are some chances to take on more responsibility. Colleagues are wonderful people.

Cons

Communication from upper management can cross the line from straightforward to belittling, which creates a tense work environment. Morale is pretty low and it’s not surprising when long term employees leave. Growth has moved faster than the systems and tools employees need to do their jobs.

3.0
4 Feb 2026

It was okay

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great discounts, good team, decent culture.

Cons

Subpar management, no real room for growth unless you want to be a store manager. You always have to be ‘on’. 30 minute lunch breaks are way too short. Standing for long periods of time sucks. You can sit and not be lazy.

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