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Understanding the Components of a High-Quality Home Audio System

When embarking on the journey to create an exceptional home audio system, it's crucial to understand the various components that contribute to superior sound quality. A typical setup includes speakers, amplifiers, receivers, and source components, each playing a vital role in delivering crisp, clear audio. Speakers: The heart of any audio system, speakers come in…

19 September 202419 September 2024 Chris Price Home audio, News

Bluesound Unveils Gen 2i wireless audio system with Apple AirPlay2, two-way Bluetooth

Wireless, high-res multi-room audio provider Bluesound has announced Bluesound Generation 2i (Gen 2i), building on the success of the brand’s previous platform, it claims. Gen 2i offers dual-band Wi-Fi 5, Apple AirPlay 2 support, upgraded Bluetooth codecs, improved amplification and acoustics, and more, while maintaining value for consumers with minimal changes to retail pricing, claims the…

2 October 2018 Chris Price Gadgets

Design of the day: KEF MUO wireless speakers

New from KEF are these colourful wireless Bluetooth speakers. Called MUO, they combine a nice industrial design with, the manufacturer claims, precision engineering and class-leading sound performance. The MUO, which cost £299, have been created by KEF in collaboration with award-winning designer Ross Lovegrove, who previously designed the Muon loudspeakers – a high-end luxury product costing £140,000…

22 September 201522 September 2015 Chris Price Hi-Fi Systems, Home Appliances, Home audio

McIntosh Transport launches SACD/CD Transport, MCT450

McIntosh Laboratory has launched the MCT450, a new SACD/CD transport designed to deliver optimum sound quality from CD and SACD music collections (£4,495). It has been engineered to deliver the optimum performance from CD and SACD media when partnered with its digital-input McIntosh stablemates, including select A/V processors, integrated amplifiers and preamplifiers. The MCT450 offers digital balanced (24-bit/192kHz), coaxial (24-bit/96kHz),…

27 March 201527 March 2015 Chris Price Hi-Fi Systems, Home audio

Onkyo iPhone 5 compatible CS-255DAB Hi-Fi mini system announced

Onkyo have just announced their latest mini Hi-Fi system, the CS-2555DAB. Reasonably priced, it's one of the rare mini Hi-Fi systems to offer certified connectivity with Apple's lightning connection-equipped iPhone 5 smartphone. Packaged with a pair of two-way speakers (each…

26 June 2013 Gerald Lynch Hi-Fi Systems, Home audio, Tech Digest news

Sharp DK-KP85PH Hi-Fi docks iPads and iPhones in all-in-one sound system

Offering iPad and iPhone docking and CD playback, Sharp's new DK-KP85PH Hi-Fi is a comprehensive Hi-Fi system. Using two 25 Watt digital amplifiers with speakers mounted left and right of an upright, central CD tray, the Hi-Fi also supports wireless…

25 June 2013 Gerald Lynch Uncategorized

REVIEW: Cambridge Audio Minx Air 100 Airplay speaker

Packing in Bluetooth and Airplay connectivity alongside a clever internet radio system, the Cambridge Audio Minx Air 100 is looking a well-rounded mini speaker system. But is it worthy of its high price tag? Read our full review to find out!

3 June 201310 January 2016 Gerald Lynch Hi-Fi Systems, Home audio, Reviews, Tech Digest news

Ruark Audio R7 resurrects the radiogram's retro style

Ruark are looking to resurrect the retro stylings of the radiograms of old with the Ruark Audio R7. Taking its cues from the 1960s audio gear that can still be found collecting dust in nans' houses up and down the…

17 May 2013 Gerald Lynch Hi-Fi Systems, Home audio, Tech Digest news

Loewe Speaker 2go offers NFC wireless tune streaming on the go

High-end German audio specialists Loewe have today revealed a new portable speaker, the Loewe Speaker 2go. Packing in Bluetooth and NFC connectivity, it's designed as a travel companion for those looking to wirelessly stream tunes on the go. Compact at…

3 May 2013 Gerald Lynch Hi-Fi Systems, Tech Digest news

REVIEW: Orbitsound M9 wireless Bluetooth soundbar

Orbitsound pop wireless Bluetooth streaming into the new M9 soundbar, just one of many new improvements made to the company's already-excellent soundbar range. But can the tweaks and new features of the M9 justify a price tag 50% more expensive than its predecessor? Read on to find out!

22 February 201322 December 2015 Gerald Lynch Features, Hi-Fi Systems, Home audio, Home cinema, Reviews, Tech Digest news

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