A KEF REFERENCE META SHOWCASE AT THE NORTH WEST AUDIO SHOW 2025
KEF is bringing something truly special to North West Audio Show 2025, a full demonstration of the KEF Reference 5 Meta – the flagship model of the KEF Reference Meta loudspeaker range.
GRIMM AUDIO PW1 PHONO PREAMPLIFIER NOW AVAILABLE IN THE UK
Grimm Audio’s highly anticipated PW1 phono preamplifier is now officially available to UK HiFi enthusiasts, following its initial launch announcement last December.
SNA, CML MUSIC AND CLIPAUDIOAT NWAS 2025
The three British HiFi Brands, Super Natural Audio, CML Music and Clipaudio will once again collaborate at NWAS 2025, the North West Audio Show held at Cranage Hall, Cheshire.
HiFi PiG CHATS TO MICHAEL BORRESEN OF AUDIO GROUP DENMARK AT HIGH END MUNICH 2025
HiFi PiG’s Stuart in conversation with Michael Børresen of Audio Group Denmark to discuss the several systems they exhibited at High End Munich 2025.
FIND OUT WHAT’S NEW FROM VERTERE AT NWAS 2025

Join Vertere at the North West Audio Show 2025 for the exclusive UK debut of several exciting new products. Be among the first to experience live, continuous demonstrations of the all-new Vertere DG X record player, alongside the latest addition to Vertere’s High Resolution Cartridge range.
CLEARAUDIO COMPASS TURNTABLE LAUNCHES WITH AFFORDABLE HIGH-END APPEAL
German HiFi brand Clearaudio have introduced the Clearaudio Compass, a new entry-level turntable designed to deliver the brand’s Germanic build and sound quality at a more accessible price point.
KII AUDIO AT NORTH WEST AUDIO SHOW 2025 WITH SOUND DESIGN DISTRIBUTION
Sound Design Distribution distributes a collection of HiFi brands such as Grimm Audio, Halcro, Kii Audio, Mola Mola and Lumin to the UK’s music lovers., they will be exhibiting later this month at NWAS 2025 at Cranage Hall, Cheshire.
CATCH UP WITH BRITISH HIFI BRAND PMC AS THEY LAUNCH PMC PROPHECY IN EUROPE
HiFi PiG’s Stuart catches up with PMC’s Ollie Thomas at High End Munich 2025 and discusses the new PMC prophecy range of loudspeakers.
BONAWATT TRITON AND TAMESIS AMPLIFIERS MAKE UK DEBUT
Polish HiFi brand BonaWatt has arrived in the UK with two distinctive integrated amplifiers: the BonaWatt Triton and the Tamesis.
THIS YEAR OUR WOMEN IN HIFI MEET UP AT MUNICH WAS A LITTLE DIFFERENT, AS WE TOOK TO THE HIGH END MUNICH 2025 XPERT STAGE
Every year at High End Munich, Women In HiFi meet up…this year we were asked to take it to the XPert Stage as a panel discussion, watch the video and find out more…
REIMAGINING A CLASSIC THEBANG & OLUFSEN BEOSYSTEM 3000C
The Bang & Olufsen Beosystem 3000c, is a limited-edition music system that fuses the charm of vinyl with modern audio convenience.
CLARITY HIFI CONFERENCE 2025 TO BE HELD AT DOLBY THEATRE, LONDON
Clarity, the UK’s HiFi industry trade association, will hold its annual Clarity HiFi Conference 2025 on Monday 9th June at the Dolby Theatre in London.
HiFi PiG CHATS TO SILENT POUND AT HIGH END MUNICH 2025
HiFi PiG’s Stuart catches up with Audrius Balčiūnas of Silent Pound to discuss their highly innovative loudspeakers at this year’s Munich High End event.
JOIN STU AS HE CHATS TO KARL-HEINZ, NORBERT AND OF COURSE KIM AT HIGH END MUNICH 2025
HiFi PiG’s Stuart catches up with Karl Heinz Fink and Norbert Theisges of FinkTeam to discuss the change of ownership and more at High End Munich 2025.
JOIN HiFi PiG AS WE CHAT TO ESPRIT HIGH END AUDIO AT MUNICH 2025
In conversation with Vivien Falize of Esprit High End Audio at High End Munich 2025, to discuss the French HiFi brand’s latest projects at this year’s show.
BERLIN BASED LOUDSPEAKER BRAND AUDIUM CHAT TO US AT HIGH END MUNICH 2025
Find out more about Berlin-based loudspeaker manufacturer Audium, their new Audium CompX range of loudspeakers, and why they produce passive, active and wireless models, as HiFi PiG’s Editor Stu chats to Audium’s Frank and Klaus in this video recorded at High End Munich 2025.
HiFi PiG GETS THE LOWDOWN ON THE ARIES CERAT HIGH END MUNICH 2025 SYSTEM
Find out more about the insanely brilliant Aries Cerat system at High End Munich 2025 in Stu’s in-depth interview with Stavros Danos.
HiFi PiG CHECKS OUT THE SIDE SHOWS HAPPENING AT THE SAME TIME AS HIGH END MUNICH 2025
Regular visitors to High End Munich will know that the huge show has, over the years, spawned some off site events that, while they are not organised by the High End Society, provide some extra options for exhibitors that maybe couldn’t get a room or stand in the MOC.
OSCAR AND KELLY COVER THE FINAL SECTION OF HIGH END MUNICH 2025
Oscar and Kelly head up to the first level, Atrium 3 via the large rooms that are situated in the hall foyers.
JOIN TEAM HIFI PIG AS WE MAKE OUR WAY AROUND THE MASSIVE HALLS OF THE MOC
Over the years that we have been visiting High End Munich, the area covered by the Halls has grown, with more space opened up for the exhibition, we had Halls 4, 3, 2 and 1 full to bursting with exciting new gear at High End Munich 2025.
A Beginner’s Guide to Loudspeakers

Loudspeakers are the backbone of any HiFi setup, and some would argue the most important component to get right – here at HiFi PiG Towers, we certainly have a bit of a fetish for speakers. However, for those new to the world of audio or looking to broaden their understanding, the variety of loudspeakers available can seem overwhelming. This article breaks down the different kinds of loudspeakers, their designs, and features, and is intended for both beginners to the world of home audio looking to navigate what can seem like a whole new world of terminology.

Where Are All the Young Audiophiles?
Where Are All the Young Audiophiles?
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