An insight in to the Sennheiser HD800 and HDVD800

Headphone systems have gained huge popularity over the last few years, many reasons could be cited for this, an increase in angrier neighbours maybe? There are many different products on the market each with there own merit but if you are looking for an absolute reference then I am sure you will have come across the HD800 in your travels – this headphone is famed for its crystal clear representation and fantastic soundstaging. Up until now there has

Cyrus, what springs to mind when you hear that name? Well if you are serious about your Hifi then I imagine excellent sound, styling and British. All attributes which make this company one of the UK’s and worlds premier audio manufacturers. This year marks thirty years in the business and being a landmark year Cyrus wanted to mark this with a standout product, the strictly limited edition 30th Anniversary system:

Comprising of seven components based upon the Cyrus X range, the Anniversary system

Q the Music: Q-DAC and M-PWR are here!

Audiolab is set to add two exciting new components to its compact LAB Series: the Q-DAC, a new D/A converter based squarely on the highly acclaimed M-DAC but set at a lower price point, and the M-PWR, a matching power amp that oozes quality despite its diminutive form.

Since its launch in the autumn of 2011, the £600 M-DAC has earned a plethora of awards for its exceptional performance, helping it to become Britain’s best-selling premium DAC. The new Q-DAC is

Equipment matching, your route to the Holy Grail!

The art in Hi-fi is equipment matching, carefully selecting components in order to get the most from you system. In reality the ability to do this can be difficult, testing multiple items at home may not be possible or costly also sometimes demoing in store cannot gain the required results. Therefore we at AA have decided to compile a blog utilising the knowledge and experience we have gained through years, from cables to speaker/amplifier matching

What is a Soundbar / Digital Sound Projector

Sound bars are a “one box” solution for complementing your existing television, some offer the ability to portray a 5.1 setup where space is limited or traditional larger speakers are not acceptable.  We often find customer requiring something that looks smart and does not become the main feature of the room, aesthetics are key here and manufacturers go to great lengths to make slimline designs sound as good as possible. Let’s have a look at the theory

KEF have been manufacturing Loudspeakers for the last fifty years but 2013 marks a significant change to their product line, which many may see as a surprise but in reality its a completely natural progression. The range features simply two models, the M500 headphones and M200 earphones. As a company, KEF are no strangers to innovation. After all, where do you start? The Uni-Q driver design and driver de-coupling are two game changers and with such heritage, these headphones stand to deliver much