Any good high end shops in Indianapolis?

Gary is only half an hour from Chciago downtown, Indy is at least 2 and a half hours away. Also, I think she has more options in Chicago to visit. Besides, the two places already mentioned above, there is Superior Audio Systems, Pro Musica, Decibel Audio. Further away out from Chicago, Holm Audio in Woodridge, Simply Stereo in Palatine and Audio Experience in Vernon Hill.

Audio Solutions in Broad Ripple is awesome. Great people to work with. You can grab a beer at Conner’s across the street when you seal a deal….or go before if you need some lube to extricate the Benjamins from your wallet.

I've only ordered online from Music Direct, but they stock some top shelf stuff as well as stuff that delivers value at  a lower price point. Always gave me a reasonably good vibe dealing with them. Never had to return anything. If they have a listening room as described above, that would probably be a good start. 

As far as driving into Chicago, it ain't going to be rural Kauai, that's for sure. Better weather-wise to go in summer.

I lived in South Bend, Indiana for three years. Best advice on driving to Chicago from Indiana: other than the nice-ish South Chicago suburb of Orland Park, keep driving north.  When you think you've gone far enough north, drive 5 more miles. Ten is even better. You see exit signs for Evanston, you should be OK.  Slight exagerration, but not much. Lincoln Park (or is it Linkin Park :) ) area seemed OK, and  parts of downtown also fine to walk in, but I don't recall seeing many stereo shops, and parking is  a challenge in both areas.  

Also, if I had to visit Gary, I'd  take a German Shepherd or two, or maybe a Rottweiller. Famous for the Jacksons and street crime. 

Try Albert Sportis at Precision Audio and Video in Chicago.  I purchased two REL subs on the phone and I not only saved some money but the experience was just terrific.  He is someone to trust.  Tell him I sent you.

Audio solutions.  See Victor, I bough a beautiful McIntosh amplifier from him.