Monthly Archives: August 2012

With extensive use and various locations to work in, Hi-Fi and Home Cinema components are subjected to an array of varying working environments. However, although most systems are equipped to work in various locations, some tend to suffer if they’ve been subjected to dust and conditions which boast of extreme temperature changes. Although some systems are more susceptible than others in such conditions, taking care for the cleanliness of your components will enhance performance by running to their best of abilities.

If there is one thing that presents a problem in any scenario, it’s most likely to be dust. This system killer doesn’t help things as dust can bake itself onto components that produce significant heat, i.e. transformers. As well as dust on heat producing components, it can also embed itself onto printed circuit boards, hampering the original performance factors by reducing efficiency and the fluidity of electrical signals passing

At Hifi Gear we have been positively excited. If you are wondering as to why, you’ll be glad to know that the results of the EISA (European Imaging and Sound Association) Awards have recently been revealed across several dedicated Hi-Fi and Home Cinema publications. To put it into perspective, these awards are the audio and visual equivalents of the Olympic Games.

With the awards being handed out to some superb and innovative designs, we are glad to share the manufacturers’ success by selling their products at appealing prices to Hi-Fi beginners and experts alike. With many entries receiving rewards for their superb design and astonishing performance, it’s time to have a look at the category winners in all of their glory.

Let’s begin by looking at the winners in the Hi-Fi arena:

Best Loudspeaker 2012-2013

KEF LS50 BookShelf Speakers

Is it any surprise that this little gem has won against the bigger counterparts on the market?

It maybe small, a bookshelf speaker and something

At Hifi Gear we have been positively excited. If you are wondering as to why, you’ll be glad to know that the results of the EISA (European Imaging and Sound Association) Awards have recently been revealed across several dedicated Hi-Fi and Home Cinema publications. To put it into perspective, these awards are the audio and visual equivalents of the Olympic Games.

With the awards being handed out to some superb and innovative designs, we are glad to share the manufacturers’ success by selling their products at appealing prices to Hi-Fi beginners and experts alike. With many entries receiving rewards for their superb design and astonishing performance, it’s time to have a look at the category winners in all of their glory.

Let’s begin by looking at the winners in the Hi-Fi arena:

Best Loudspeaker 2012-2013

KEF LS50 BookShelf Speakers

Is it any surprise that this little gem has won against the bigger counterparts on the market?

It maybe small, a bookshelf speaker and something

Musical releases were originally sold on a physical formats, mainly that of CD, vinyl and the cassette, and were intended to give the best quality that was technically possible on the players of the time.

Vinyl records were pressed (when a mainstream format) to be accurate and designed to last, cassettes mainly used chrome biased tapes and Dolby noise reduction to maximise quality, whilst the CD was renowned for being accurate and able to relay pristine clarity at all times. However, as the music industry expands, many titles are released in the digital format of MP3. MP3 is a format which is designed to be a computer-based format for computers, Macs and MP3 players. Although it’s digital and claimed to be a super format, it doesn’t live up to expectations when played-back on a Hi-Fi system. The reason why it doesn’t give the same performance as that of the traditional CD is because it is compressed. You

Hi-Fi and Home Cinema systems can often be a centre point for many people within their homes. However, and in contrast, some people also wish to keep their audio components away from sight in discreet locations. But, in order to make sure your components are seated safely, a look into stands, racks and other related Hi-Fi furniture is an essential.

Most audio components require a substantial placement to take the item’s weight, and also to improve audio quality by allowing the components to receive natural airflow and to also stop any resonance moving throughout the entire system; resonance is caused by motorised components that cause other components to lose stability and their edge of accuracy. Of course, a substantial sideboard could be seen to have the ability to hold your equipment with no problems; but we are able to sell specially designed equipment racks and stands to accommodate your audio equipment to the highest of standards.

If you are looking

Our client instructed us to help him create a dedicated home cinema/ music room in a newly constructed basement room, as part of a whole house refurbishment in the picturesque village of St Weonards, Herefordshire.

In a world of ever-rising inflation on all aspects of day-to-day living, it's no wonder people are finding less time to enjoy and entertain themselves with home entertainment. But, it's not all doom and gloom in this recession: Hifi Gear are proud to announce that we are now able to offer exclusive deals on premium, second-hand Hi-Fi at prices which are both friendly and affordable in these times of economic downturn.

When available to us, we will be advertising high quality Hi-Fi and Home Cinema products on our internet store and in our blog posts, too. So, if you are looking for premium Hi-Fi at great prices, or you are wanting to build a high-performance system for low-budget money, keep an eye out for exclusive bargains in store and on-line. In the meantime, see below for some tantalising goodies that are in mint condition, original packaging and are supplied with a year's warranty.

At Hifi Gear we love both the convenience of digital audio systems, but we also still adore the conventional and traditional formats that require handling by the user.

As the world of digital evolves, Hifi Gear strives to offer the latest streaming and server systems for a modern, convenient and advanced system. Interestingly, as new and greater products come out, we have to part with our previous demonstration stock at great bargain prices. This time, however, we are parting with two items that are designed to be storage devices for audio files.

We have a full time vacancy for a retail assistant, based at our Hereford store.