Hi-Fi and home cinema resources

Dust can be a system's worst nightmare...

With extensive use and various locations to work in, Hi-Fi and Home Cinema components are subjected to an array of varying working environments. However, although most systems are equipped to work in various locations, some tend to suffer if they’ve been subjected to dust and conditions which boast of extreme temperature changes. Although some systems are more susceptible than others in such conditions, taking care for the cleanliness of your components will enhance performance by running to their best of abilities.

If there is one thing that presents a problem in any scenario, it’s most likely to be dust. This system killer doesn’t help things as dust can bake itself onto components that produce significant heat, i.e. transformers. As well as dust on heat producing components, it can also embed itself onto printed circuit boards, hampering the original performance factors by reducing efficiency and t

Hi-Fi and Home Cinema systems can often be a centre point for many people within their homes. However, and in contrast, some people also wish to keep their audio components away from sight in discreet locations. But, in order to make sure your components are seated safely, a look into stands, racks and other related Hi-Fi furniture is an essential.

Atacama's Elara 500 Hi-Fi Rack

Most audio components require a substantial placement to take the item’s weight, and also to improve audio quality by allowing the components to receive natural airflow and to also stop any resonance moving throughout the entire system; resonance is caused by motorised components that cause other components to lose stability and their edge of accuracy. O

At Hifi Gear we love both the convenience of digital audio systems, but we also still adore the conventional and traditional formats that require handling by the user.

As the world of digital evolves, Hifi Gear strives to offer the latest streaming and server systems for a modern, convenient and advanced system. Interestingly, as new and greater products come out, we have to part with our previous demonstration stock at great bargain prices. This time, however, we are parting with two items that are designed to be storage devices for audio files.

Imerge S2000 Soundserver

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How to Audition Hi-Fi Equipment

In this blog entry of ‘How to’, we are going to look into various ways of auditioning audio equipment that could be your potential candidates when purchasing new Hi-Fi components.

Adopting these simple rules will help to ensure that you give all of your choices a firm but fair test. After all, we wouldn’t want you to be disappointed in the purchase that you may wish to make. Remember, a Hi-Fi is designed to bring your music to life; and it’s not the one for you if it does not do just that!

Before entering a demonstration room it is a very wise idea to do some research on what the Hi-Fi market has to offer with your budget in mind. We can help by providing both factual information and our own personal opinions too.

Still, the proof is in the listening!When auditioning a Hi-Fi system, or component, place yoursel

The home cinema demo room features a wide range of  in-ceiling and in-wall speakers from B&W, Monitor Audio Soundframes, plus sub/sat systems and more conventional box speaker designs. We can configure many different AV receiver/ speaker combinations from Onkyo TX-NR609, Arcam AVR400<

Panasonic incredible wall of TV's

We are just back from a two day trip to the IFA show in Berlin, the largest consumer electronics exhibition in Europe. All of the major brands were there as expected, but Panasonic stole to show with this display of LCD flat screen TV's - the sheer size and scale of their display was incredible.

Loewe TV display at IFA 2011, Berlin, Germany

Loewe displayed a very modern and chic range of TV and audio products in a minimalist style. Three design concept TV's looked interesting too. The exhibition stands themselves must have taken days to construct and cost many thousands of Euros. Yikes!

I wanted to give you a taste for our showroom at Hifi Gear, located on the outskirts of Gloucester city centre. As you can see we have a wide range of hifi and home cinema products on display, and two dedicated demo rooms, one for music, the other for cinema. Free parking immediately outside the shop and friendly knowledgable staff give us an edge over other local dealers. Our stockholding often means you can walk out with the product you have chosen, so there is very likely no waiting to enjoy your purchase!