Kanto has released two powered stereo speaker systems with amplification, digital processing, Bluetooth and useful wired connections built in. Tuk G2 is intended for desktops and medium rooms, while Tuk Grand is designed for larger spaces. Quick Reference Two Powered Speaker Systems Kanto has put its Tuk Grand and second-generation Tuk powered speakers on sale. […]
The new Marantz MCR 60n puts CD playback, music streaming, television sound, turntable connectivity and amplification into one compact box. Add a pair of passive speakers, and it can form the centre of a complete HiFi system. Quick Reference One Box For Music And Television Marantz has announced the MCR 60n, a compact music system […]
Fell Audio has expanded its range with a new collection of affordable cables for HiFi and home cinema systems. The launch includes speaker, power, analogue, digital and subwoofer cables, with prices starting at £49. The main attraction is the Fell Audio Complete Cable Pack. It combines four of the new products into a single £99 […]
Beyerdynamic has launched the Aventho Y, a pair of wireless over-ear headphones with active noise cancelling, Bluetooth 6 and a claimed battery life of up to 90 hours. The new headphones also have a user-replaceable battery and magnetic ear pads, allowing two of the parts most likely to wear out to be changed. Quick Reference […]
Teufel has launched the IKONIO, an active wireless speaker that combines streaming, amplification and eight speaker drivers in one cabinet. A single IKONIO can work as a complete music system, while two can be paired to create a conventional left-and-right stereo setup. Quick Reference Teufel IKONIO Wireless Speaker The IKONIO contains three tweeters, three midrange […]
Bluesound has launched the Pulse Sub, a new wireless powered subwoofer designed to add deeper bass to compatible Bluesound music and home-cinema systems. The new model replaces the Pulse Sub+ and combines a redesigned rounded cabinet with an amplifier that Bluesound says is two and a half times more powerful. Quick Reference Bluesound Pulse Sub […]
Edifier has shown the XR6, a new three-way active studio monitor designed for desktop listening and home studios, at IFA 2026 in Berlin. The speaker combines its drivers, amplification and digital processing in one cabinet, removing the need for a separate amplifier. Quick Reference Product: Edifier XR6 Type: Three-way active studio monitor Amplification: Built in […]
So you’re probably wondering who I am and why on earth Stu chose me, a 16 year old, as the editor for Starting Out by HiFi PiG, more importantly what gives me the right to give you advice on what gear you pick up? Well, I couldn’t tell you; that’s the short answer. It sort […]
Audio-Technica has launched the ATH-AL5NC, its first wireless open-back headphones. They combine an open-back design with Bluetooth connectivity and are aimed at music listening, working from home and gaming. The headphones use specially designed 53mm dynamic drivers and weigh 240g. Their open housings allow air to flow through the earcups, which Audio-Technica says helps reduce […]
Audio-Technica has added the ATH-M20xSTS to its StreamSet range. The wired headset combines headphones and a boom microphone in one unit for streaming, gaming and creating content. It is based on Audio-Technica’s ATH-M20x monitor headphones and uses 40mm drivers. Audio-Technica says these produce a balanced sound that helps users hear details when gaming, recording or […]
Majority has launched four new products for people who want to play CDs, stream music and listen to radio without building an overly complicated system. Three of them make up the new Fitzwilliam range of full-width HiFi separates. The Quadriga Maxi takes a different approach by putting the electronics and speakers into one box. Quick […]
Fosi Audio is celebrating its ninth anniversary with four new products covering personal listening, desktop audio, CDs and music streaming. The new range includes the Carbon12 in-ear monitors, ZH1 desktop DAC and headphone amplifier, DISC Nano portable CD player and S3 Lite streaming transport. Quick Reference Carbon12 in-ear monitors The Carbon12 uses a single 12mm […]
DACs, impedance, bitrates, sample rates… HiFi has a habit of making something as simple as listening to music sound unnecessarily complicated. The HiFi Decoder is here to change that, with straightforward explanations of the words and phrases you’ll come across as you explore better sound. We’ll be adding to this over time so that it becomes ever […]