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Micro Music Monsters…

A brief look into the range of Micro Systems from Hifi Gear

Not everyone has the space to accommodate a full Hi-Fi system. That’s why the micro hi-fi system is becoming a common site in many peoples’ homes.

The ‘Blu’ Disc…

A guide into the high definition video disc format

Personal viewing has been, since its availability, something that everyone loves to do. <!

Candy in your ears…

A guide to selecting the correct headphones for optimising your private listening experiences.

Headphones are an essential in today’s ‘music-on-the-go’ generation. iPods and similar portable devices have enabled amazing listening experiences to be obtained from small electronics and either headphones or earphones.

However, many people fail to realise that the earphones provided by manufacturers’ own products are mass-produced and are very cheap to produce.

Radio Ga Ga?

A Guide to tuning in to the word of radios…

Radio is just so much more than music and light-hearted entertainment. It is a way of communication. <

The new M1 DAC from Musical Fidelity has been very well reviewed, and it has sold briskly from the shop and website.

Ever eager to see how they made such a good design, thought it would be interesting to delve deeper into it's inner workings of the Musical Fidelity M1 DAC :-)

We were recently asked to extend the Sonos system we installed in a customer's home in Cheltenham to include the garden - we specified a Sonos ZP120 Zoneplayer (of course) which is sited in the garage, and a pair of white B&W WM6 weatherproof monitors for the garden speakers.

Getting synced with the iPod generation…

Part 2

This is part 2 of ‘getting synced with the iPod generation’. In this issue on Hifi Gear’s blog, after learning , how to get great sound from your portable Apple product we’ll be looking at how streaming has become a great feature for audio, and how your iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad can do this.

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Speaking loud and clear…

Part 3 of 3

B&W WM6 outdoor speakers in white finish

This is the third and final part of Speaking Loud Clear. This final instalment will look at alternatives to full AV speaker packages for your Home Cinema and speakers for custom installation.<!

Speaking loud & clear…

Part 2 of 3

Part two of Speaking Loud and Clear will be looking at suitable speakers for you A/V and your Home Cinema requirements. This includes ideal television speaker upgrades to full Home Theatre packages.

Speaking Loud & Clear…

Part 1 of 3

Speakers are an essential component of any Hi-Fi or Home Cinema system. How else are you going to hear the audio that’s been produced?