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Love the Phantom but want more? Wish to couple a stereo pair, or group multiple Phantoms? Devialet's Dialog and Spark app, make all this, and more, possible.

We've recently covered Devialet's remarkable and unique Phantom wireless speaker; here at The Audio Affair Blog, we were rather taken aback by its incredible blend of futuristic aesthetics, cutting edge technology, and remarkable sound quality. Indeed, to refer to it merely as a 'wireless speaker' does it something of a disservice.

What if,

There's an elite few manufacturers who have succeeded in both professional and domestic environments. The ATC SCM19 'Bookshelf' speakers prove ATC's prowess in both fields.

ATC have long held an enviable reputation as a manufacturer of both highly regarded professional studio monitors, and detailed, insightful Hi-Fi speakers. Today's blog takes a look at ATC's flagship 'bookshelf' speakers - the ATC SCM19.

ATC SCM19 - ATC's Flagship Stand-mounter

Bookshelf speakers, stand-mounters, whatever your

Certain brand names become so entwined with a particular item, that the brand enters into our lexicon. For example, one does the cleaning with a Hoover, an off-road vehicle is a Jeep. If two things need sticking together one uses Sellotape, and if a permanent marker's required, reach for a Sharpie.

Thanks to the pioneering efforts of a historic British Brand, the subject of today's blog, we have come to refer to a powerful, intelligible audio system as a TANNOY.

TANNOY - The Early Years

Tannoy's

The Tannoy Kensington GR may be named after a palace, but thanks to its more compact dimensions, you won't need one for it to fit into your home.

We've recently looked at Tannoy's fabulous GRF loudspeaker - also part of the Prestige range. If that blog whetted your appetite for Tannoy's beautiful, high-end prestige range, but left you longing for something a little smaller, and a little more affordable, the Tannoy Kensington GR might be just the ticket.

Prestige Performance

Tannoy's Prestige GR Range

The Devialet Gold Phantom is possibly the world's finest wireless speaker. Fusing the very latest in wireless technologies with unique and revolutionary amplification and loudspeaker design.  It represents the pinnacle of wireless speaker technology.

Let's take a look at what makes the Devialet Phantom Gold so special...

DEVIALET GOLD PHANTOM

Devialet's Phantom series of wireless speakers have caused a stir in the audio community unlike any loudspeaker system in recent times. Nothing looks like

The Tannoy Mercury 7.4 Floor-standing speakers, represent the latest addition to Tannoy's best selling, budget, Mercury range. Newly designed, with improved drivers, cabinetry, and a range of appealing finishes, they appear something of a bargain.

Whilst a trawl of the web will reveal great reviews of these speakers, a particular publication has recently given the Tannoy Mercury 7.4 something of a trashing; something we at Audio Affair feel is rather unfair.

Let's look at the raw facts on these great

The Tannoy GRF loudspeaker is a new addition to the Prestige Range; featuring, world class construction, and Tannoy's famous Dual Concentric driver. Previously sold as the limited edition 'GRF 90' speaker, the newly named Tannoy GRF is now a permanent part of Tannoy's Prestige Range.

The question which many must be asking is, "Are big, wooden boxes using 70 year old technology still relevant"? At a not unsubstantial price of £17,000, it's a question worth asking.

spoiler - they're absolutely relevant

Here at The Audio Affair Blog, we've recently been giddy about all things Devialet. We've looked at The history of the French audio mavericks, the technology behind their products, and taken a look at the remarkable Phantom wireless speaker. If you've not read those blogs yet, head over and have a read, as they cover a lot of the background behind today's blog subject, The Devialet Silver Phantom.

Having already covered much of the background behind the Phantom range, today's blog will focus

In the history of hi-fi loudspeakers, there are certain models which have blurred the lines between the worlds of Hi-Fi and professional monitoring: the BBC LS3/5a, the B&W 801, the Yamaha NS10 are all loudspeakers which have been embraced by recording engineers and Hi-Fi enthusiasts. Today's blog looks at another famous example - The Acoustic Energy AE1.

The Acoustic Energy AE1 has been around since the late 80s. A compact, two way speaker, it introduced the concept of the 'high quality miniature',

Need a pair of bookshelf speakers on a budget? Looking to build your first 'proper' Hi-Fi system? Upgrading the clunkers which came bundled with your all-in-one system? Seeking a solid performer for a spare room?

If you answered 'Yes' to any of these, the answer is (and has been for over 30 years) The Wharfedale Diamond.

For today's Blog we'll be looking at the Wharfedale Diamond 225.

DIAMOND GEEZER

Introduced over 30 years ago, The Wharfedale Diamond range was, and still is, a speaker which punches