Elipson has introduced three Classic Sub models for listeners who want deeper bass without replacing their main speakers. The range starts with the compact Classic Sub 8 and steps up through the Sub 10 to the larger Sub 12. Each model is an active subwoofer, meaning the amplifier it needs is built inside the cabinet. […]
Denon has announced the European arrival of the DP-500BT, a belt-drive turntable designed to make a first vinyl system easier to build. It can connect to a normal amplifier with cables, but it can also send the sound of a record to compatible Bluetooth headphones or speakers. That flexibility is useful if you want to […]
Sony has announced the ECM-AX10, a compact USB-C microphone for recording videos with sound captured from around the scene. It is aimed at vloggers, mobile filmmakers and other creators who want more than the audio picked up by their phone’s built-in microphones. The microphone weighs approximately 24g and is due to cost around €199 in […]
TDM’s Neo has reached retail after being shown at CES earlier in the year. It combines wireless headphones and a portable Bluetooth speaker: twist the headphones into their compact shape and the sound can switch from your ears to the room. The launch price is £249 / $249. It is an unusual option for someone […]
Rega has announced the Replay, a £259 belt-drive turntable aimed at people getting started with vinyl. Handmade in the UK, it comes with a cartridge already fitted and aligned, plus preset tonearm settings to reduce the setup work before your first record. Quick Reference Less Setup Before Your First Record Rega says it spent three […]
Choosing a music streaming service should start with the music you want to hear, the equipment you use and what you can afford. Most of the big names have enormous catalogues, but their apps, prices, student offers, and sound options can be quite different. This guide covers Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Deezer, […]
ADAM Audio has announced the Sub8 PRO and Sub10 PRO, two powered subwoofers for music-making and monitoring systems. They launch alongside free ADAM Control software, which helps users adjust how the subwoofer and speakers work together. These are substantial upgrades for an existing setup rather than complete first systems. Their purpose is to extend low-frequency […]
CMF by Nothing has launched its first portable Bluetooth speakers, the Speaker S and Speaker M. Both have a milk-carton-inspired shape, physical playback controls and USB-C audio, so they can move between phone listening and a wired desktop setup. The smaller Speaker S costs £49, while the larger Speaker M is £99. Both contain their […]
Fosi Audio has introduced the DAP Neo, a small portable music player with a control wheel, wired headphone socket and Bluetooth. It plays music files from a memory card, giving you a separate device for listening without having to keep your phone in your hand. The starting EU price is €89.99, putting it within reach […]
We travel a fair bit and we’re coming up to one of the busiest times of the year for that particular activity. However, while we may be travelling, the work doesn’t stop. News comes in, emails need answering, and telephone calls need to be made and taken. I also need to write my Sunday Thoughts […]
JONES AND CERRETA LAUNCH THE TROUBADOUR AT SPIRITLAND LONDON Launched at the last AXPONA, the Jones and Cerreta Troubadour speakers were making their UK debut in London last night, and we were fortunate enough to be invited along to take a listen.
LIN AND STU HEAD TO GLASGOW TO VISIT SCOTTISH LOUDSPEAKER BRAND FYNE AUDIO Ten years old, a ten-year-anniversary product we are lucky enough to be announcing as a world exclusive, and we get to be the first magazine to hear from the new Fyne Audio loudspeaker… quite the scoop!
Noise has introduced the Master Buds Open, a pair of open-ear wireless earbuds using Sound by Bose technology. They are designed for listeners who want music without completely blocking the outside world, which can be useful while walking, working or travelling. The earbuds cost ₹7,999 in India and use a light C-shaped design that clips […]
Noise has moved into home audio with four Homestage soundbar systems, starting at ₹4,999 in India. The range is designed to make television sound bigger without asking newcomers to build a complicated system from separate amplifiers and speakers. The line begins with a simple 2.1-channel bar and climbs to the Homestage 5.2.4, a complete Dolby […]
It’s been a hectic week, and the next couple of months promise to be equally hectic, with lots of travel to visit shows, events, and clients. Fridays are always busy here at HiFi PiG Towers, but this week we decided we’d take Friday afternoon off. Once we’d eaten lunch (borlotti bean stew, sweet potatoes and […]
QED has rebuilt its Performance cable family as a 13-model range covering the connections found in modern HiFi, desktop and TV systems. Alongside speaker and analogue audio cables, the line now includes optical, coaxial digital, Ethernet and four types of USB cable. Cables are not the most exciting part of a first system, but buying […]