Starting Out

Your first step into better sound

Getting into hi-fi can feel complicated. There are countless products, technical terms and opinions to navigate — but choosing your first system doesn’t have to be difficult.

Starting Out is a clear, practical guide to enjoying better sound, whether you’re buying your first component, upgrading an existing setup or simply trying to understand what makes a great hi-fi system.

Discover the essentials

Our guides cover the key things you need to know, including:

  • How to choose your first hi-fi system
  • What to look for when buying speakers
  • Amplifiers explained in simple terms
  • Choosing the right source for your music
  • How to set up your system at home
  • The difference between digital and analogue audio
  • Common hi-fi mistakes and how to avoid them
  • How to upgrade your system over time

News Starting Out

Audio-Technica Launches ATH-M20xSTS Streaming Headset

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 […]

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Majority Launches Fitzwilliam HiFi Range and Quadriga Maxi

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 […]

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Fosi Audio Marks Ninth Anniversary With Four New Products

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 […]