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 the world of technology, trends seem to be forever changing. I mean who would have thought 20 years ago that you’d be able to put all your music onto a little device in your pocket that you can make …read more
It won’t come as a shock to anyone that’s visited Richer Sounds in Bristol to hear that we absolutely love Monitor Audio. Whether it’s their range of hifi speakers, home cinema packages or their debut amplifier from 3 years ago, we’re …read more
Now in their eighth iteration of the Aventage (RXA) range of class-leading AV receivers, Yamaha have introduced the RXA-7 series. We take the Yamaha RXA870 to task to see what it’s made of. In the process of ‘seeing what it’s …read more
When it comes to home AV solutions there are few better than Japanese stalwart Yamaha. A well-established brand in the market, there’s always a tingle of excitement when we get to try out any new products. In this case, it’s …read more
Last year, Onkyo gave us the TXNR656 as their key offering to the entry-level Atmos market, and it performed well. With new features to keep up with all the time and tweaks in build, the TXNR676 looks to be a …read more
Yamaha’s Aventage series has been one of the go-to ranges in recent times when customers are looking to get a little more serious with their AV set up. Last year, their flagship 3060 and 1060 models received critical acclaim by …read more
Following on from the critically acclaimed 121 and 220 models from their Diamond range, Wharfedale are back with the latest creation – the Diamond 11 range. The 11.1 sits between the smaller 11.0 and larger 11.2 standmounts and is part …read more
One of the big bugbears that people can have when searching for an AV receiver is the space that they can take up on your AV rack. If this sounds like you, the Marantz NR1508 – with its feature-packed specifications …read more
Audiolab adds to its award-winning M series with the introduction of the M-DAC MINI, but does this pint-sized newcomer live up to the accolades earned by its bigger siblings? Read on to find out… Upon hearing the news that Audiolab …read more
Yamaha’s RXV3 series has long been the benchmark for inexpensive AV receivers. The range has long gained acclaim for its simple feature set and excellent performance at the entry level price point leading to it picking up What Hi-Fi? …read more
