Monthly Archives: November 2014

Let's get one thing clear: we like the bass. It's where the primitive, primordial foundation of the sound truly stems from. It's where the sound is felt, not heard. A subwoofer is a versatile bit of kit that can be used in both a hi-fi and AV setting, to bring up that base and add a little more feeling to the experience. And a good subwoofer will merely enhance, as opposed to overpower. 

Most home cinema 5.1 speaker packages include a decent subwoofer as standard. However, some of the less expensive

The world of real hi-fi can be a bit confusing at times. And this is one of those times: despite the name, a bookshelf speaker shouldn’t be placed on a bookshelf. Yeah, we know. That was a poor naming effort on the part of whoever coined the term. Don’t get us wrong – if you are short on space you can (and will!) be forgiven for utilising them in such a way, but if you want to get the absolute most out of them, they need to be placed on dedicated speaker stands. Even if your book case is a particularly

You really don't need us to tell you that there's something quite magical about vinyl. However far technology comes, however much digital audio, streaming and even wireless technology comes in terms of sound quality and overall feel. Despite these advances, vinyl is more popular now than it was even 20 years ago, having gone through something of a cultural revival. These days if you can buy it on CD, you can buy it on vinyl. With this continuously increasing interest from both established music

Don't panic, we're not about to bombard you with a list of sickly sweet Christmas Music LPs. Not even a little bit. No, this is a list of real music, the kind of stuff that would make a fantastic Christmas gift, and wouldn't sound out of place if played in the background - on your lovely real hi-fi system - during Christmas dinner. Providing the rest of your family don't want actual Christmas music, of course. But hopefully they'll be sick of it by then eh?

So assuming everyone is clear on the premise,

If you were to ask us which was the most revolutionary new product of recent years, we would immediately answer the soundbar. There isn't much out there that can compete with the levels of features, accessibility and pure high-fidelity goodness of the soundbar - and this has been noted by the biggest players in the industry. The latest to take on the soundbar challenge are the iconic Dali: and they've tackled the subject with a vengeance.

The Dali Kubik One is a compact and stylish soundbar, packed

If you’re a music lover (and let’s face it, if you’re reading this, the likelihood is you are) you want quality audio to follow you wherever you go, right? There’s nothing quite like a long, solitary walk with your headphones on and music blaring, or snuggling up on a train and drowning out the buzz of your fellow travellers with your desired soundtrack. The only thing that can make these sensations even greater is the quality of the headphones delivering the audio.

Comfort, sound quality, durability,

Black Friday is just around the corner, and to celebrate we'll be adding 3 fantastic deals to our website every day this week. We've got a whole range of products going for some fantastic prices, as well as a very special announcement on Black Friday itself. Be sure to take a look at our Black Friday website section to see the amazing prices that are on offer. With up to 60% off some items, there are massive savings to be had, a great chance to find Christmas presents for your loved ones or just

Everyone has a vinyl enthusiast in their life, be they a friend or a family member (... maybe it's you!), but knowing what to get them for Christmas other than a selection of LPs may well pose a challenge. But if that person is indeed a vinyl head, they will love any vinyl-related gift, especially one they wouldn't think to get for themselves!

Storage, care and maintenance may seem a little droll to some, but to anyone who loves their vinyl there is very little of greater importance out there, so

Christmas is coming - the time to dig deep and show those closest to you how much you mean to them. And you don't get much closer than your dear old dad! What's great about getting your dad a Christmas present (or two!) is it's finally a chance to give him something back - and a hi-fi gift speaks volumes! But where to start?

To give you a helping hand, we've put together a list of hi-fi gifts for Dads, perfect for Christmas (or indeed any time of year) and guaranteed to raise a smile. Whether he's

It's fun being a member of the Audio Affair team. We get to indulge in our passion for sound on a daily basis, we see the new products hot from their manufacturers' lines and we're privy to some pretty exciting exclusives and deals before they're announced - and they always cause a stir when they are! We always offer the best possible prices anyway, but whenever we can we'll offer a great money saving deal. Sometimes this involves buying all the available stock and passing the bulk savings directly