The Role of Room Acoustics and How to Tame Your Listening Space
You can have the finest turntable, a world-class DAC, and speakers that get it right for you, but if your room acoustics aren’t playing ball, you’re simply not hearing your system at its best. The room – often overlooked in the pursuit of HiFi nirvana – is just as important as the components themselves. It’s the final piece of the sonic puzzle, and getting it right doesn’t always require specialist products or a bank loan. Sometimes, all it takes is a few cushions, a bit of common sense, and a bit of experimentation.
STRATTON ACOUSTICS ELEMENT 6 AND ELEMENT 8 LOUDSPEAKERS LAUNCHED
Stratton Acoustics has expanded its Element Series with two new models – the Stratton Acoustics Element 6 and Element 8, they were unveiled at AXPONA 2025.
AUDIO-TECHNICA HOTARU ALL-IN-ONE TURNTABLE UNVEILED AS LIMITED-EDITION ANALOGUE SYSTEM
The Audio-Technica Hotaru Turntable has been unveiled at Milan Design week and is an innovative all-in-one turntable limited to just 1,000 units globally.
GOLDRING EXTRACT STYLUS CLEANING KIT LAUNCHES FOR VINYL LOVERS
Vinyl product and accessory brand Goldring has introduced the Goldring Extract Stylus Cleaning Kit, aimed at helping vinyl enthusiasts keep their stylus in top condition.
Meze 105 AER Headphones have an open-back design, 50mm dynamic driver, PC/ABS earcups, velour earpads and a self-adjusting headband – these could well be a strong contender in the sub-£500 price bracket.
VERTERE DG X RECORD PLAYER LAUNCHES WITH MAJOR ENGINEERING UPGRADES
British HiFi brand Vertere has unveiled the Vertere DG X record player, a significant redesign of the DG-1, aimed at delivering improved performance while retaining ease of use.
AUER ACOUSTICS VERSURA V2 FLOORSTANDING LOUDSPEAKERS TO MAKE NORTH AMERICAN DEBUT AT AXPONA 2025
Auer Acoustics, the Bavarian loudspeaker manufacturer, is set to present its VERSURA V2 floorstanding loudspeakers for the first time in North America at AXPONA 2025.
ORPHEUS LAB A FOUR I200 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER NOW AVAILABLE IN THE UK VIA BOYER AUDIO
The full Orpheus Lab line-up, including the Orpheus Lab A Four I200 Integrated Amplifier, is now officially available in the UK through distributor Boyer Audio.
ATC SCM20ASL ACTIVE STAND-MOUNT LOUDSPEAKER LAUNCHES
British HiFi brand ATC has unveiled the ATC SCM20ASL, a compact 2-way active stand-mount loudspeaker that builds on the company’s 50th anniversary Limited Edition design.
Canadian HiFi brand Totem has unveiled the Totem Acoustic Tribe Tower Thunderbird, a new addition to its loudspeaker range, designed to suit a wide variety of room sizes and layouts.
The Ultimate Guide to Caring for Your Vinyl Records
Vinyl records are more than just a medium for music; they’re a tactile, nostalgic, and, for many, superior way to experience sound. But unlike digital formats, vinyl requires regular care to maintain its audio fidelity and longevity. If you’re a vinyl enthusiast, whether a seasoned collector or a newcomer, understanding how to properly care for your records is essential to preserving their quality. This guide covers everything you need to know about cleaning, maintaining, and storing your vinyl records. It’s aimed at both newcomers and confirmed vinyl-heads.
CLASSIC AUDIO SPARTAN 15 MKII PHONOSTAGE LAUNCHES WITH SMART UPGRADES
Michael Fidler’s Classic Audio Ltd has introduced the Classic Audio SPARTAN 15 MKII, a revised edition of its popular SPARTAN 15 moving magnet (MM) phonostage.
Headed up by Tony Crocker, Oklahoma-based Swan Song Audio takes a very different approach to the design of their headphones and headphone amplifier. The headphones use a combination of 3D printing techniques and different woods, and the amplifier uses 3D printed parts too. All this innovation makes the Sawn Song Audio combo a very different proposition to what you might be used to, but how do they sound? Janine Elliot finds out for HiFi PiG.
GET THE DATES IN YOUR DIARY FOR AUDIO SHOW DELUXE 2026
Following the overwhelming success of Audio Show Deluxe 2025, we’re thrilled to announce the return of the UK’s most luxurious HiFi and high-end audio event: Audio Show Deluxe 2026, taking place at Whittlebury Park, Northamptonshire.
HARMAN Luxury Audio to Showcase ARCAM, Revel, and JBL at AXPONA 2025
HARMAN Luxury Audio Group will be at AXPONA 2025 with the showcase of its latest ARCAM Radia Series products alongside Revel PerformaBe Series loudspeakers.
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