BluCube In-Ceiling Speakers: Great Sound Without the Premium Price Tag Why spend more on in-ceiling speakers when you could enjoy outstanding sound for less? When choosing in-ceiling speakers, it’s easy to assume that a higher price automatically means better sound....
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Victrola – The High-tech Turntables with Heritage
The story of a dog, a gramophone and a musical revolution that began more than a century ago. And why, in an age of wireless speakers and endless streaming, the humble vinyl record is enjoying a remarkable second act. A Dog, a Gramophone and a Remarkable Legacy Some...
Is It Better to Have a 100-Inch TV or a Home Projector?
Back in 2016, Sony launched its 100-inch television with a price tag of approximately £60,000. That's not a typo. For that money, you could have bought a rather nice car, or placed a deposit on a house. Fast-forward to 2026, and 100-inch 4K televisions are available...
How to Use Alexa Announcements on Your Sonos Speakers
Smart speakers have become a seamless part of everyday life, and Alexa announcements are one of those understated features that can genuinely make your home feel smarter. If you own Sonos Era speakers, a Sonos Arc Ultra, or any other Alexa-enabled Sonos device, you...
Bluesound or Sonos?
Bluesound or Sonos? Mercedes or BMW? Both are subjective choices, representing premium brands that offer a delightful ownership experience and long-term reliability. Your preference between the two may simply come down to personal taste. An easy separator is if you...
Q Acoustics Wireless HD M40 Floorstanding Speakers
Floor standing speakers have long been the ‘proper’ speaker solution for the true Hi-Fi buff. The large cabinet volume and multiple drivers (speakers) produce a fuller and more dynamic sound stage. The tweeters are positioned at the top of the speaker so that is at...
What is Equalisation?
This is a more detailed definition than that of our Glossary of Hi-Fi terms. Equalisation, or EQ, is the process of adjusting the balance of frequencies in an audio signal. It allows users to boost or cut the level of specific frequency bands in the signal, thereby...
What is an Amplifier?
This is a more detailed definition to that of our Glossary of Hi-Fi terms. It is written for the more novice music fan in mind with the objective of providing a little extra clarity in helping the reader make informed purchasing decisions. Of course, our expert and...
Glossary
The following glossary is a list of some of the more common terms used when it comes to Hi-Fi and smart home technology. We hope you find it useful to help simplify the sometimes bewildering array of such terms. Certainly, all these different terms might sound like...
Do You Need a Subwoofer with Ceiling Speakers?
Whether you already have ceiling speakers or considering adding them to your home, you may be wondering if you need to add on a subwoofer, too. The subwoofer market is very large and there are a lot on the market, and all of them can enhance and elevate your sound,...









