Monthly Archives: January 2018

Sonoma One Electrostatic Headphone System impresses with transparency and detail, unlike any other headphones we've ever heard.

Upon a recent visit to Audio Affair's wonderful showroom in the heart of Birmingham's Custard Factory, your author was eagerly introduced to the exciting new headphones by Hi-Res audio experts, Sonoma. Undoubtedly the most expensive headphones this reviewer has ever tested, would the technology justify the price tag?

Hype without substance? Or, a genuine advancement

Ortofon Cadenza phono cartridges continue Ortofon's analogue heritage as the originators of the moving coil phono pickup.

The Ortofon Cadenza range of phono cartridges, Red, Blue, Bronze and Black, represent Ortofon's decades-long development and commitment to premium, moving coil cartridges. Aimed at serious vinyl loving audiophiles, the Ortofon Cadenza line represents some of the world's very finest phono cartridges.

Ready to step up into a new league of analogue reproduction? Ortofon Cadenza could

Sennheiser HD660S headphones reviewed: New and improved with performance to make more expensive headphones sit up and take notice.

With a heritage heading back to the 1990s, Sennheiser's HD range of headphones has been a reference point for open-back dynamic headphones, virtually since its introduction. Consistently evolved through four generations, the new Sennheiser HD660S headphones raise the bar again.

Dropping in, once again at Audio Affair's beautiful showroom, your author eagerly donned a

Sony VPL-VW260ES 4k projector provides a gateway to true, native, 4k projection from the market leaders, Sony, at a hitherto price point.

It's our belief, here at Audio Affair, that Sony is the current market leader in 4k, home cinema, projector technology. Now, thanks to a brace of new releases, Sony make cinema quality, native 4k projection attainable at a hitherto unobtainable price point.

If you've been considering making the jump to 4k, then the Sony BPL-VW260ES might just represent the perfect

Wharfedale DX-2 5.1 Surround Speaker Package offers a compact, high quality 5.1 speaker package at a great price.

Wharfedale is one of the world's oldest loudspeaker manufacturers and, alongside their premium loudspeaker lines, an industry leader in providing great value, budget loudspeaker options. Wharfedale's DX-1 5.1 speaker package was a hugely successful "surround sound in a box" solution.

Now Wharfedale releases the DX-2 5.1; a successor to that hugely popular surround speaker solution...

Ruark R7 MkIII Radiogram combines a classic, mid-century aesthetic with 21st-century technology in one unique sound system.

British audio specialists, Ruark, have recently released the latest revision of their R7; a modern interpretation of the classic Radiogram. Incorporating enhancements to sound and aesthetics, the R7 MkIII is bound to impress both design and audio enthusiasts alike.

Let's take a close look at this wonderful piece of contemporary design in more detail...

Ruark R7 MkIII - Form

Klipsch Heritage Heresy III loudspeaker is a cult icon of American Hi-Fi engineering, still hand-made after 50 years.

Klipsch is an iconic American manufacturer of loudspeakers with a design and manufacturing tradition going back over 70 years. The Heresy is one of their most famous and iconic speaker designs and instils fierce loyalty amongst its devotees.

We take a long overdue look at the world of Klipsch and the iconic Heresy III...

Klipsch Loudspeakers

The Klipsch brand is not as well known

Pro-Ject Box S2 range of micro components upgrades Pro-Ject's original Box range of affordable, high-quality Hi-Fi "building blocks".

You may know Pro-Ject for its famous range of high performance, high-value turntables such as the now legendary Pro-Ject Debut. You may not be aware, however, that Pro-Ject also designs and manufactures a range of equally affordable and equally high-performance hi-fi components under their Box-Design brand.

Intrigued? With a newly released and refreshed range branded

SweetVinyl SugarCube SC-1 real-time vinyl noise and click repair processor, promises to bring the music on your treasured damage vinyl out of the background noise.

Those of us with large vinyl collections will inevitably have a handful of records which exhibit high levels of surface noise, clicks and pops. Wouldn't it be great to be able to hear the music as it was originally intended, free from those irritating and jarring clicks?

SweetVinyl SugarCube SC-1 promises a revolutionary approach to real-time

Onkyo Home Cinema Systems HT-S5805, HT-S7805 and HD-S9800THX offer a simple, great value route into a home Dolby Atmos cinema setup.

Looking to build a home cinema setup on a budget, but don't want to compromise on quality? Inspired by Dolby's thrilling Atmos Surround sound? Looking for a headache-free, easy to setup solution? If you answered yes to any of the above, then Onkyo's Trio of affordable Dolby Atmos cinema packages could be just what you're looking for!

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