Hi-fi is a broad term used to describe most consumer audio equipment concerned with the reproduction and playback of music. Hi-fi comes in many forms, most predominantly all-in-one systems that play radio, CD and other sources through a pair of speakers, or in separate systems where CD, radio and amplifying components are sold separately, providing a superior sound and giving you the option to customise your system.
In this day and age, it takes a brave company to come into the world of hi-fi and try to make a mark against the heavyweights of the industry. However, with true stalwart Scottish spirit, this is exactly what Fyne …read more
A few years ago we had our first taste of REL Acoustics subwoofers into our stores here at Richer Sounds and I must add, what a delicious taste it was! I had heard of REL Acoutics as a brand but …read more
Mission delivers a compact speaker that’s full of character. Mission speakers have been around since before the dinosaurs roamed this great planet. Well, probably not quite that long but they’ve been around for as long as I can remember. We …read more
Naim – Go Deeper. British audio pioneers Naim Audio are world-renowned for products conceived, designed and engineered entirely in service of the sound, revealing a pure experience of music that is as close as possible to its original live source. …read more
A deep dive into Chord’s latest standalone DAC. First impressions The packaging gives an idea of the quality to come. The Qutest comes in the top of a robust box, and below is a drawer containing the accessories. Despite its …read more
For many years now, mini hi-fi systems have more or less only needed to cater to CDs, Digital Radio, and the odd external input for connecting other devices. Then, with the emergence of digital downloads came the need for systems …read more
Focal strive to create sound equipment that honours the artist’s musical intentions and empowers the listener to feel a new dimension of music – Listen Beyond. Based in St. Etienne in France, Focal have been creating benchmark acoustic equipment since …read more
If there’s one thing to wrestle us from the humdrum of the post-Christmas season, it’s the annual Bristol Sound & Vision Show. Held in the Marriott Hotel in the city centre, the Sound & Vision Show is now in its …read more
TEAC’s latest turntable the TN350 builds on an acclaimed platform and aims to get the most from your record collection. Music is designed to be heard, enjoyed and to create an escape. Those under the illusion you need thousands of …read more
Monitor Audio’s new Monitor series aims to deliver true hi-fi sound to any budget. Monitor Audio are a brand usually associated with a more high-end speaker market and understandably so, with some of the Platinum series coming in close to …read more
