Monthly Archives: December 2016

It's been a good few years since soundbars rocked into our lives and proceeded to confuse everyone wondering what they were for, and how they were capable of doing what they were for. Now, they're pretty much a standard household item, with models suitable for every space, and every budget. But much like everything else in this industry, a low price certainly isn't the be-all-and-end-all. Quite the opposite in fact.

If you want the best, you have to pay for the best. It's the same with speakers,

There's a lot to be said for a speaker which emerges at the top of its field, scoops up a bunch of awards, and stays very much at the forefront for the rest of its days. The latest focus of our blog, is one of those very things.

Although, they really don't need an introduction.

The Dali Zensor 1 Speakers are pretty recognisable these days. Even audiophiles who are more into their sources than their speakers would be able to pick these out of a lineup without too much difficulty. These are small,

Gaming is quickly becoming the favourite pass time of the majority, worldwide. We've been writing an awful lot about them lately because of this. And with such a trendy topic, it's no wonder our favourite headphone designers are getting in on the action!

After all, for that all important immersive gaming experience, the sound needs to be just as immersive and realistic as the visuals, the mechanics and the gameplay.

We've said it before, and we'll say it again: it's entirely possible that it's

Finding quality speakers can be difficult, especially if you're looking for good value. And let's not forget the importance of a pedigree when it comes to loudspeakers - picking a trusted brand with a long, reputable history is the key to years and years of listening pleasure. Sure, you can spend less money on a brand you don't know and trust, but why would you when the most universally adored hi-fi brands cater for every price range?

Take, the the Tannoy Mercury series. It has has been around for

Popularity is often a pretty effective indicator that something is doing a good job. Not in everything, of course. But the hi-fi community isn't exactly the most easily impressed, and it takes far more than just a good price and a pretty case to become a best seller. That's right, it's all about the sound. Even in the more niche categories, such as gaming headphones.

In fact, as we have said many times before, sound is probably just as crucial to the gaming experience as the visuals and gameplay

An integrated amplifier could be seen as the beating heart of a separates system. You can have the best sources out there, and the best speakers to drive the sound. But without a decent integrated amplifier to drive it all, you may as well not have any of it.

Naturally, there's a lot of choice out there. And for such an important item, it's hard to know what to go for. Thankfully, the critics do some of the heavy lifting themselves, and bestow awards on the best examples, including integrated amplifiers.

Gaming. We take it just as seriously as hi-fi, here at Audio Affair. And for a fully immersive gaming experience, the sound needs to be just as immersive and realistic as the visuals, the mechanics and the gameplay. In fact, we'd argue that its the sound that truly makes a video game come to life. Of course, it helps if you have the right equipment to see you through, in the game and out of it. Luckily, Audio Technica have you covered with two incredible headsets to chose from.

We have already covered

When it comes to good quality speakers, relying on the tried and tested brands is always a smart move. We know this, our customers know this, and the critics know this. At least, they did when the Wharfedale Diamond 220s rolled in for review. This is the latest and most current of the Wharfedale Diamond range, and has already swept up a series of awards and five star ratings, and all for a very modest price.

Let's take a closer look...

The Wharfedale Diamond 220 bookshelf speakers have come along