non geek guides to
HI-FI, HOME CINEMA &tech
Hi-Fi and home cinema are notorious subjects for loads of bonkers terminology and acronyms which are not only difficult to comprehend but also downright off-putting. However, as we are the friendly arm around the shoulder to help steer you to a desirable purchase, we've compiled some guides, one for each product type to help you understand whats going on under the lid and how it helps your entertainment
TV & Home Cinema
Televisions
Television technology includes OLED, LCD and QD OLED andHDR, 4k, 8k, LCD and micro LCD
AV receiver
An AV receiver is the heart, soul and engine room for real home cinema entertainment
Soundbars
A Soundbar is the easiest way to get better sound from your TV an add an essential element of home cinema without needing to take out a bank loan
Home cinema speakers
Surround sound speaker packages will delivery a home cinema experience like no other
HiFi
Amplifiers
Amplifiers or amps to most of us drive the speakers to make the music. Our list of recommended amps all deliver exceptional sound quality even if some only cost a few hundred pounds and represent exceptional value for money
Headphones Players Amps
Headphones, earphones, in ear monitors, media players, get the lowdown on the tantalizing world of personal listening
Music streaming
Spotify, Tidal, Deezer, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Qobuz are just a few of the music streaming platforms that you can access through a music streamer or a streaming amplifier to delivery the ultimate in hi-res quality
CD Players
CD sales are rising and you need a really good CD player to hear them at their best
Stereo speakers
Stereo speakers are the most visible elements of a music system, we have chosen our recommendations with care, to save you the trouble. And look out for our Most Popular models, these are the speakers most visited and read by you
Turntables and record players
Record players or turntables from our recommended list all spin the vinyl with panache and quality, delivering a sound that is pure joy
Wireless speakers
Our recommended wireless speakers bring you the ultimate in high quality music with absolutely no fuss, clutter or complexity
Tech
MQA: Master Quality Authenticated
MQA aims to “fundamentally change the way we all enjoy music”. It’s a method of digitally capturing and storing original master recordings as files that are small and convenient enough to download or stream
IMAX enhanced
Now you can bring IMAX cinema entertainment and excitement into your own home
DTS home cinema surround sound
DTS has been there since the beginning, providing extraordinary surround sound in movie houses and home cinema systems
Meet the Dolbys
Dolby technology has been synonymous with movies and home cinema for decades
