here's a look at the KEF 'R' range. These speakers are beautifully made and sound just as they intend to: Crisp and Responsive.

Click here for a direct link to the video.

just a quick video to show some images and video clips of the Elements range from Leema Acoustics of Wales, Great Britain.

Their Elements DAC, with 24-bit 192KHz capability, is a great way of retrieving more data from your digital sources, like the Elements CD, leading to greater sonic accuracy and superb sound as a result through any amplifier, including the remarkable Elements Integrated Amplifier.

Click here for a Video of the Leema Acoustics Elements CD, DAC & Stereo Integrated Amplifier,

2012 has so far been a great year in new Hi-Fi and Home Cinema. However, we are going to show what they are by continuing to upload video overviews on to our exclusive channel on Youtube. The 'Hifi Gear Video Channel' has been active since December, 2011, and we have been uploading videos of new and exciting products that we feel are sure to become favourites with almost everyone who wishes to know a bit more about them.

So, with new products being released from masses of manufacturers, we are going to be releasing some more videos on the new items over the next few weeks. As you can see below there are some photographs of the new bits 'n' pieces that we shall be looking at in detail. Further to this, keep an eye out for our new 'Monthly Up-dates' on Youtube. Each of which will be looking at what has happened over the past month.

Also, we would like to know, from you as a viewer, what you would like to see in the Hifi Gear Blogs or on the Hifi Gear Video Channel. Lets us know by responding with comments, or emailing us at: HifiGearVideoChannel@gmail.com

What's Coming-Up Soon in the Hifi Gear Blogs:

The New Pioneer Streaming Device: N-50

Simple Audio's New Range of Streaming Devices

Leema's Elements - an Exciting New Range of Audio Components

The New KEF Range of Speakers for Hi-Fi & Home Cinema

These are only but a few videos overviews that will be on their way over the current month. Keep looking on the blog for further updates.

Tom Parker,

Sales and Website Admin

B&W has updated their faithful M1 to scare away the competition. And, just like the difficult second album, they have done it better than that of the first... Not to mention, the MT-50 features five M1s and a B&W ASW-608 Active Subwoofer.

Here is an overview video (click on the hyper-link for an instant watch) that also features on the Hifi Gear Video Channel on Youtube. Be sure to Subscribe to receive our regular updates on new Hi-Fi, Home Cinema and Accessories available from Hifi Gear.

Tom Parker

Sales & Website Admin

KEF Loudspeakers are now available from Hifi Gear!

This means that you can now expect a combination of performance, quality workmanship and an outstanding reputation in all of their speaker manufacturing endeavours. KEF have always driven to produce speakers that both make a visual impression at first, before making an ever-lasting impression upon the listener in terms of the rich, tantalising and meaningful sound.

KEF’s reputation has always been something to trust since their beginning in Maidstone, England, back in 1961. It was after Raymond Cooke’s leave from Wharfedale in the early 60s then started the KEF brand going. He had both the knowledge and drive to develop speakers that truly did all music justice; rivalling his former employers in the process. KEF’s reputation since has grown further by the help of the BBC monitors of the 1960s and 1970s, soon further aided with the help of the ‘Total System Design’ to ensure an accurate test of their loudspeakers during the testing stages. The ‘Total Design System’ was the very first of its kind for computer-based results during testing.

Although up against Celestion, Wharfedale and the ever faithful Bowers & Wilkins, KEF still powered on with their technology and research in developing speakers for every scenario. Now in 2012, KEF has partnered with Hifi Gear as a dealer in their loudspeakers. The new ranges of the KEFs that we have cater for all budgets, listening tastes and operation functionalities. Whether it is a Home Cinema speaker package, Bookshelf speakers, or Floor-standing, we are very pleased to have KEF under our wing as we look forward to many, many more models from the company in the future.

Why not take a look at the various KEF speakers that we have to offer? The ranges and models, as listed below, with relevant images, will take you straight to their product pages on our site. Also, look out for a new video blog of the KEF loudspeaker ranges in the very near future.

The Superb KEF R-900 Floor-standing Speakers

KEF KHT-2005.3 Home Theatre Package

KEF R-300 Bookshelf Speakers

Tom Parker

Sales & Website Admin

Here are a few pictures of the new showroom in Hereford. We hope that you like it! Keep an eye out on the blog and Youtube channel (HifiGearVideos) for further updates...

The Hifi Gear Team

In this blog entry of ‘How to’, we are going to look into various ways of auditioning audio equipment that could be your potential candidates when purchasing new Hi-Fi components.

Adopting these simple rules will help to ensure that you give all of your choices a firm but fair test. After all, we wouldn’t want you to be disappointed in the purchase that you may wish to make. Remember, a Hi-Fi is designed to bring your music to life; and it’s not the one for you if it does not do just that!

Before entering a demonstration room it is a very wise idea to do some research on what the Hi-Fi market has to offer with your budget in mind. We can help by providing both factual information and our own personal opinions too.

Still, the proof is in the listening!When auditioning a Hi-Fi system, or component, place yourself in an equipped demonstration room (just like we have at Hifi Gear). A properly equipped room is designed to reflect the performance of a chosen Hi-Fi candidate at its best.

1. Sit on a comfortable sofa and ensure that you’re placed centrally between both speakers. (Both speakers should be an equal distance apart too).
2. Now that you are comfortable, choose to rendition a choice of music that you are familiar with and enjoy. If your music choice seems to perform better than it did before, remember to look consider it further. If it doesn’t live up to expectations and fails to meet your requirements, look into other alternative systems on offer.
3. If your music sounds good with the EQ flat, try adjusting it to your taste as this should help to show what the system can do when it is set to your preferred listening set-up
4. If you require a second opinion, extra advice and guidance, always ask the person on hand to help you with your requirements. They are there to assist with exceptional advice that they have earned through training and self-taught experience too.
5. Once you have heard all of your desired contenders, have a reflection of what they can and what they cannot do. If you need to reconsider, listen again and then ask for alternative if you cannot find what you are looking for.

At Hifi Gear we can assist with researching potential candidates and can demonstrate a wide range of products within our new demonstration room that we have readily on display within the shop. Why not contact us today and book yourself in for a demonstration today?

Since moving to Hereford we have become part of Truffle Herefordshire: the exclusive discount to customers with businesses within Herefordshire. Our discount is open to Truffle Card holders and they can expect, if they are one of the first 100 customers through our doors, a 10% discount when they purchase anything over £50. This means that you can now treat yourself to something special - and we can help you in finding that unique Hi-Fi, Home Cinema or Accessory. Your discount can become a great asset because we can supply vast ranges from many leading brands with a 2-year guarantee to reassure your peace-of-mind.

Apart from our unique Truffle discount, we host a range of ‘end-of-the-line’ products which range from Speakers to Hi-Fi components and Micro-Systems to Home Cinema Receivers. All of them are from great manufacturers, such as Pioneer, Yamaha and B&W. These are too name only but a few. See our list below to discover something you may be interested in. All boxed items are supported by the 2-year guarantee that we mentioned earlier. Who knows, a great bargain could be achieved! Wouldn’t that be something worthwhile?

End-of-Line Bargains:

Why not take a look at our ‘Clearance’ section on the Hifi Gear Website? We also have exclusive videos with a look at the Monitor Audio iDeck 200 & iDeck 100. For further details with regards to the above clearance items, please contact us. Our details are available from the ‘Contact Us’ section of the Hifi Gear website.

A look at the new Shop in Rotherwas, Hereford.