Hi-fi

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.

Product review: ELAC Debut F5 Floorstanders

Product review: ELAC Debut F5 Floorstanders

Sometimes it feels as though there are as many loudspeakers and loudspeaker manufacturers as there are stars in the sky, with brands old and new, big and small from all across the globe filling shelves and showroom floors with models …read more

Product review: Onkyo TXL50 AV receiver

Product review: Onkyo TXL50 AV receiver

Will Onkyo’s latest super slim amplifier measure up to its bigger brothers? Here at Richer Sounds I hear many an argument between couples regarding AV equipment. It is usually a cable related topic, but every now and again, its that AV …read more

Product review: Mission LX2 speakers

Product review: Mission LX2 speakers

It’s been a long time since we saw anything from the people over at Mission. Going back a few years when it was considered more of a household name, it had some absolute showstoppers. The British manufacturer, now owned by …read more

Product review: Pioneer XCHM86D

Product review: Pioneer XCHM86D

Pioneer has a long history of making some fantastic award winning equipment, so naturally I was very excited to see how it’s latest premium mini Hi-Fi system sounds. Taking the unit out of the box you are greeted by lovely …read more

Dream hi-fi set-up: Roksan Caspian M2 separates

Dream hi-fi set-up: Roksan Caspian M2 separates

“I’ve never heard that during this song before.” A phrase I’ve heard more than once from myself, my colleagues and our customers when listening to the Roksan Caspian M2 separates system… The Caspian has been around since 1995 in one form or …read more

Product review: Yamaha RN402D network stereo receiver

Product review: Yamaha RN402D network stereo receiver

Yamaha has added yet another powerhouse to its increasingly impressive and ever growing MusicCast line up. The RN402D stereo network receiver is pure hi-fi, but with a touch of the modern. Featuring Hi-Res Audio support and Yamaha’s faultless MusicCast technology (see below for …read more