Hi-Fi
Aston Martin BeoSound DB9: our verdict on its £4750 in-car audio system
Aston Martin BeoSound DB9 Volante£125,7174 starsForFantastic integration between speakers; excellent imaging; poised, controlled bass delivery; expressive midrange; oh, and that V12 engine noteAgainstUnintuitive interface; small display; ...
I remember when... audio tape decks led the way (March 1984)
Anyone who's spent a rainy day meticulously compiling a mix tape will have fond memories of the audio cassette. After all, presenting your loved one with an iTunes playlist wouldn't go down quite so well on Valentine's Day, would it? Of course, ...
The Big Question: Where on earth should I start with upgrading my budget hi-fi?
THE TESTIt’s a problem that most hi-fi lovers have encountered. We start with a modest hi-fi set up, and love listening to our music on it. But over time, the inevitable desire to upgrade arises. Now, it’s easy to say, “No problem, just bin your ...
O Solo Neo: more details of Arcam's new streaming music system
This is Arcam's forthcoming Solo Neo, the wi-fi-equipped version of the company's popular all-in-one music system. First shown at CES in Las Vegas, it should be in the shops in April or May this year. From the front there's little to ...
Why car hifi should be taken seriously
How many hours do you spend in your motor each week? It’s small wonder so many cars offer upgraded hi-fi systems these days – and often, the sound on offer is a revelation If you think upgraded car audio is all about sound-off competitions and ...
Monitor Audio's new Silver RX speaker range: more information, more pictures
More information on, and pictures of, the new Monitor Audio Silver RX range. announced this morning. Below is the complete line-up, comprising two standmounters, two floorstanders, centre and surround speakers and a subwoofers.All the speakers ...
Flute you, madam: Bang & Olufsen's alarm clock would wind up controlling your system
Spot the hi-fi component. Found it yet? Just in case you're a shade distracted, you should be looking at what looks like a flute sitting on a rack on the wall. This is the new BeoTime from Bang & Olufsen, a combined alarm clock and system ...
Pioneer launch at Air Studios
Yesterday, Pioneer revealed a new range of AV and hi-fi products at Air Studios. Being ahead of the game, we’ve covered most of it here, but there were new speakers unveiled and a chance for Pioneer to explain the links between ...
JAPAN: Stunning concert Blu-ray Disc shows the BBC's missing a trick
Had lunch with Eric Kingdon, Sony's European Technical Marketing Manager, the other day. He was delivering to our test team the review sample of the new STR-DH800 AV receiver. It's due to be tested in the September issue, on sale in three weeks' ...
JAPAN: iPod popularity leads to healthy sales of analogue-to-digital copiers
In Japan, the country that gave us the Walkman, the iPod is proving popular with middle-aged and senior buyers. And that's leading to strong demand for devices able to convert analogue music formats, such as cassettes and CDs, to digital for ...
