SOUND & VISION AT HOME THE ULTIMATE GUIDE 2011 FROM AUDIO T & SEVENOAKS
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CONTENTS About Us
Hi-Fi & Home Cinema
Published by Audio T and Sevenoaks Sound & Vision Design & Artwork Philippa Steward Production Ian Morrish, The Advertising Connection Printed in England by Gemini Press All prices, credit terms and interest rates quoted are correct at the time of going to press. E&OE
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WHO ARE SEVENOAKS & AUDIO T
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INTRODUCTION TO HI-FI & HOME CINEMA
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Arcam Audiolab Cyrus Denon Leema Acoustics Electrocompaniet NAD Marantz Naim Audio Onkyo Olive Peachtree
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Pioneer Pro-Ject Rega Roksan Teac Vita Audio Sonos Yamaha
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INTRODUCTION TO FLATSCREENS & PROJECTORS 27 Epson JVC Philips Optoma Panasonic Samsung Sony
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INTRODUCTION TO LOUDSPEAKERS 33
INTRODUCTION TO ACCESSORIES 46
Bowers & Wilkins Castle Acoustics Dynaudio Focal KEF Monitor Audio Q Acoustics REL PMC Spendor Velodyne Vienna Acoustics
Grado Chord Company Hi-Fi Racks Quadraspire QED
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INTRODUCTION TO CUSTOM INSTALL 49 Rako
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WHO ARE AUDIO T & SEVENOAKS? About Us
Hi-Fi & Home Cinema
Audio T and Sevenoaks Sound & Vision are the UK’s leading specialist retailers of Hi-Fi and Home Cinema equipment. Started in 1966 and 1972 respectively we sell exciting products guaranteed to provide you with a Hi-Fi or Home Cinema system that will thrill you for years to come. We offer independent advice and great value and, with stores nationwide, we have a hardearned reputation as the most professional and comprehensive providers of Home Cinema, Hi-Fi and Multi-Room systems in the country. As new technologies hit the market, viewing and listening experiences are constantly changing for the better. High-definition television (HDTV) and now 3D television and 3D Blu-ray disc players can give startling new experiences, while wireless Multi-Room systems make it possible to pipe your favourite music around your home. It is now easier than ever to integrate your computer with your home entertainment system, even if the two are in different rooms. With all these changes there has never been a better time to upgrade your existing system but it’s also why it’s important to have expert, impartial advice as you negotiate the multitude of options. That’s where Sevenoaks and Audio T come in. With 80 years experience between us, our experts will help you make the right choice. We stock all the key brands and, because we are proudly independent, we’ll give you impartial advice based on what’s best for your needs. We only chose products that offer high performance and value for money, whatever your budget, and we back this up with staff who have the knowledge that comes from being genuine enthusiasts.
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HOW DO I GET THE BEST SOUND AND VISION AT HOME? Independent journalists always give the same advice about buying Hi-Fi and Home Cinema - find yourself a good dealer. What do they mean by a good dealer? They mean shops that give knowledgeable advice and can offer demonstrations. Everyone can see and hear the difference between equipment so don’t think you need to be an ‘expert’. A pair of appreciative eyes and ears are the only qualifications necessary when it comes to choosing a good system. So when it comes to making decisions about what to buy, there is no substitute for actually road-testing your prospective purchases - seeing, hearing and experiencing the products in action. Whether you’re tweaking an existing system or starting from scratch, contact your local store to arrange a demonstration. Many shops don’t have these facilities, we think they’re essential. HOW WILL GOOD MUSIC AND MOVIES IMPROVE MY LIFE? Music provides entertainment and pleasure. It can stimulate you and relax you at the same time. Music is pure emotion, but this will only come through on equipment good enough for you to respond to it naturally. The more natural the sound, the more enjoyment and satisfaction you’ll derive. You will enjoy it so much that you’ll buy lots of new music and rediscover your existing collection. That’s what good Hi-Fi is all about and why we love it so much! Likewise you can be transported into another world by watching movies but you will need a Home Cinema system that will produce natural and believable pictures and sound. No mass-market package home cinema systems achieve this goal not least because most of them are devoting only 20% of the budget to the sound. We believe that the sound quality is equally as important as the picture.
“THX Ultra 2”, “THX Ultra” and “THX Surround EX” are trademarks of Lucasfilm. “Surround EX” is a trademark of Lucasfilm and Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. iPad, iPod, iPhone, Airplay, iTouch, iTunes and FireWire are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. PSP is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. DTS Digital Surround, DTS 96/24, DTS-Neo:6 and DTS-ES 6.1 Discrete are trademarks of DTS. SKY is a registered trademark of BSkyB Ltd.
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WHO ARE AUDIO T & SEVENOAKS? About Us
Hi-Fi & Home Cinema
If you’re new to Hi-Fi and Home Cinema then you might like to check-out the introductions to each section for a simple guide to the subject. After that use the Guide to get an overview of what’s available before coming into one of our shops for a chat and a listen. You will then have a better idea of what to ask us. If you’re interested in having music or film in more than one room, discreetly installed and easily controllable, then check out our Custom Installation section on page 49.
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JOIN THE E-CLUB AND E-NEWS Our customers can now keep up-to-date by joining the e-Club or e-News, electronic mailing lists that have special benefits for members: monthly newsletters with news of new products, special offers, competitions, discount on sale items and more... Sign up today by visiting the Audio T or Sevenoaks Sound & Vision website: www.audio-t.co.uk or www.ssav.com. We’ll only mail you around once a month and we’ll never sell your email address to anyone else. THE BRISTOL AND MANCHESTER SHOWS We run the country’s leading consumer Hi-Fi and Home Cinema exhibitions at the Marriott City Centre Hotel every February in Bristol and the Marriott Renaissance every October in Manchester. They are easy to get to, great fun and you can see and hear almost every product in this guide. Checkout their websites at www.bristolshow.co.uk and www.manchestershow.co.uk.
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SEVENOAKS AND AUDIO T ONLINE For the convenience of those who live too far from one of our stores, or those who wish to shop from home, we also sell online. Our online stores sell hundreds of items (some of which you won’t find in our shops) and offer a “Click and Reserve/Collect” service for customers to reserve items for in-store collection and payment. We are happy to ship goods to you but this excludes some products that require special installation or those from suppliers who prefer us not to mail order. All items are subject to availability and we will always give you the best information we can on anticipated delivery dates. Please call or e-mail us for prices or to discuss anything you are unsure about. Contact us via email on enquiries@ssav.com or info@audio-t.co.uk and on the internet at www.ssav.com and www.audio-t.co.uk where, in addition to our online stores, you’ll find our most up to date clearance lists and news of our latest products.
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MAKING YOUR PURCHASE SAFE AND EASY We honour all manufacturers guarantees and back this up with an after sales service you can count on, not only to repair anything that might go wrong but also to answer on-going technical queries. We are authorised by the manufacturers to sell all the products we stock. This means we have factory trained staff who know what they’re talking about, our warranty is backed up by them and we can repair or replace items quickly if they go wrong. DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION For a small charge we can deliver and professionally install your Hi-Fi or Home Cinema if you want us to, ensuring you get the very best from your new purchase. Putting a Hi-Fi system together may appear easy but it takes experience to make it sound sensational. Wiring up a Home Cinema system is even more challenging and many people wouldn’t even want to attempt it! We can also offer a full Custom Installation service – see page 49 for more details of this.
HOME LOANS AND CREDIT We can arrange home loans of equipment (subject to status) and also home demonstrations, especially for those customers who find traveling difficult. This is subject to arranging a mutually agreeable time and there is usually no extra cost involved (subject to the traveling distance). We offer a wide range of credit products to suit most budgets. Call into your nearest shop for full details. All our credit facilities are subject to acceptance for UK residents aged 18 and over. Written quotations are available on request. Minimum amount of loan (after deposit) is £200. TURNTABLE SERVICING We are also able to service your turntable if you need us to and upgrading these can often produce considerable benefits. Many stores have been working with turntables for years, making improvements that are very cost effective. Turntable servicing and upgrades are available from the following Audio T stores: Basingstoke, Brentwood, Brighton, Bristol, Cardiff, Cheltenham, Epsom, Manchester, Portsmouth, Reading, Southampton, Swansea and Warrington. This service is available at selected Sevenoaks stores, please contact your local store for more details.
retra We are members of the Radio, Electrical and Television Retailers Association
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INTRODUCTION TO HI-FI & HOME CINEMA About Us
Hi-Fi & Home Cinema
Hi-Fi and Home Cinema separates, as individual components are commonly known, offer the very best sound quality and the ability to upgrade easily. Combinations of these items can be tailored to build a complete system that will suit your sonic preferences, your home decor or whatever your particular needs may be. This modular approach to system building makes upgrading easy, as well as letting you add other components as your tastes develop or your budget allows.
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We can put together systems from as little as £500 but we are confident that you will agree, once we’ve shown you what is possible, that spending more will pay big dividends. Some of our audiophile customers have been known to spend many thousands of pounds but the average system is around £1,000 to £2,000. You can listen and look in our demonstration rooms (or at home) and make the decision for yourself. A good separates Hi-Fi system will give you musical enjoyment that will excite you and involve you on an emotional level, just like live music. It will be an investment you will never regret. Likewise, everyone is thrilled by the excitement of surround sound when they visit the cinema. Now you can enjoy the same amazing experience at home; and not just with films. The same benefits apply to many TV programmes, sporting events and games consoles. The availability of Sky HD, Freesat and Freeview HD and, of course, Blu-ray players has made the experience even more realistic. Home Cinema with
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multi-channel sound is definitely something that the whole family will enjoy! 2010 saw the introduction of 3D televisions and 2011 will see 3D projectors as well. In fact the first available one, the Sony VPL-VW90ES, was demonstrated at our Show in Manchester in October 2010 to great acclaim, and this has now been joined by models from JVC with others to follow during the year. Despite the need to wear special glasses to see the 3D effect these products have been some of the most popular we’ve ever sold. With Sky 3D broadcasting and the number of 3D Blu-ray discs ramping up, 2011 should be the year that 3D really takes off. All our stores can demonstrate how wonderful Hi-Fi and Home Cinema can sound, and you really need to hear and see it properly demonstrated before handing over your money. Our staff members are factorytrained so we can get it all working without any fuss. Come and listen: we can transform your living room into your own private cinema or concert hall!
ARCAM About Us
As one of the few companies in the UK who can develop products and technology platforms from the ground up, Arcam are ideally placed to engineer products that push the state of the art.
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The Arcam FMJ series is a range of strikingly attractive components aimed at the buyer who demands superlative performance. These leading edge products deliver a level of sound quality previously only available at much higher prices and take high fidelity and home cinema to the next level. The flagship AV888 and P777 combination is one of the best sounding home cinema systems and the AVR600 receiver has established itself as the performance reference. The recent launch of the BDP100 Blu-ray player completes and compliments these systems perfectly.
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The multi award-winning Solo range has been strengthened by the introduction of the Solo Neo which now adds internet radio and network media playback. The Solo Mini continues to set the standard for sound quality in its category. The rDAC and rDAC KW products represent one of the most cost effective upgrade for music lovers who want to get the best out of any digital source. Arcam have engineered a best in class portable iPod/ iPhone speaker dock called the rCube that has taken the world by storm. It is very compact but hugely capable. It won the prestigious product of the year award from What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision 2010 and further supports and underlines Arcam’s promise to bring better sound to a wider audience. rCube
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AUDIOLAB About Us
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8200 CD player and amplifier
The Audiolab 8200 series is a new generation of products for a renowned British brand drawing upon its original concept of simple, well-constructed ergonomics and crisp, transparent sound. Audiolab engineers have worked diligently to maintain the ethos of the brand while infusing a level of musicality and modernity into an exciting new line of products.
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The 8200 series’ overall construction exhibits an extraordinary attention to detail, including perfectly fitting aluminum panels that not only add to the quality of build and design, but also improve the sound quality by reducing magnetic noise. The same attention was given to the internals of each unit which use only the finest quality audiophile components. The results of this approach led to the 8200 CD player winning the What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision Product of the Year Award 2010. To top it off, the 8200 series’ new range of digital products allow extraordinary flexibility for system building, yet maintain Audiolab’s simplicity in form and function - overall a range of products that users will continue to enjoy for years to come.
CYRUS About Us
Cyrus has always said it aims to develop the most advanced hi-fi engineering in the world. This privately owned company has a culture of aiming high so Cyrus products can be tuned for performance over price. In an age where Far Eastern production is common, Cyrus are committed to designing, developing, manufacturing products and supporting consumers from their own hitech premises in Cambridgeshire, England.
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With more than 30 years of digital engineering experience, Cyrus likes to push at the boundaries of what is possible within hi-fi. Their audio engineers are not only specialists within their own fields, they are also highly passionate about music. They take great satisfaction in developing class leading products for people with a discerning ear and who demand the very best in hi-fi quality. Cyrus’ advanced engineering skills enable them to manufacture compact audio systems that outperform the usual big box hi-fi systems.
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Subsequently, when you buy a Cyrus product, you are not only buying a finely tuned electronic component, you are also buying the result of years of dedication, knowledge and expertise. This commitment delivers some of the finest hi-fi in the world and the world’s press seem to agree. Cyrus has won more accolades in the last decade within the two-channel categories of the What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision Awards than any other manufacturer. This is a fact of which they are justifiably very proud.
Cyrus X system displayed in the stylish Hark II system rack
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DENON About Us
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Denon CEOL stereo network system with optional speakers
Denon is Japan’s oldest audio company and is currently celebrating its 100th Anniversary.
From the dawn of music recording to the rise of surround sound, and now to mobility, streaming, and networking, Denon has not only evolved with technology, but has been a leader and innovator that has developed and introduced these technologies to the world and made them accessible to consumers. To celebrate the 100th landmark, a limited edition Anniversary product collection has been released, including a turntable based on Denon’s original broadcast design, and a moving coil pick-up cartridge which is a replica of the original 1961 prototype. Other models include a stereo amplifier, SACD/CD player, 9-channel home cinema network receiver and a universal Blu-ray player. 10
The new product range for 2010-11 includes upgraded versions of Denon’s award-winning home cinema receivers, some of which will be among the first products available with the option of adding Apple “AirPlay”. This new feature enables easy access to your iTunes music library which can be streamed through the home cinema receiver and other future products around your home - all controlled via an iPhone or iTouch. Another exciting new product from Denon is the attractive new CEOL stereo network mini system, with CD Player, iPod/iPhone dock, FM/AM tuner, Wi-Fi, internet radio, music streaming, USB and access to online services such as Napster and Last FM.
LEEMA ACOUSTICS About Us
Fed up with confusing ergonomic design, ridiculously complicated remote controls and pointless user options?
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Leema Hi-Fi systems use LIPS®, Leema’s own intercomponent communication system, to ensure simple and intuitive control of audio systems that are without equal. Leema was formed by award-winning sound engineers, Mallory Nicholls and Lee Taylor, to extend the boundaries of audio reproduction in both the recording studio and the home. To extend performance beyond what was then possible, they created their own sophisticated computer simulation tools. In testament to these, within
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months of release, the Tucana and the Antila, Leema’s first amplifier and CD player, won many of the world’s most prestigious hi-fi awards; praised for their matchless combination of stellar performance, superlative build quality and ease of use. This set the stage for all that followed: from high performance loudspeakers, to amplifiers, CD players, phono stages and more, hand-crafted in Wales using the finest materials and production techniques available. Leema sets the standard, others follow. Antila IIS CD player (top) & Tucana II amplifier with Xone loudspeakers
Stream II CD player (top) and Pulse II amplifier
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ELECTROCOMPANIET About Us
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Performance, Simplicity and Great Value. This was the focus of NAD’s design philosophy when the company was formed in 1971, and it remains exactly the same today. NAD has always trodden its own path and never followed the crowd. Their relentless pursuit of great sound has earned them a ‘giant killer’ reputation for outperforming the made-for-themasses brands.
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NAD’s focus is quality not quantity. Becoming a NAD owner means you join a very select group, because NAD simply doesn’t see the point in making ordinary electronics. Frankly, this attitude makes some people uncomfortable, but that’s okay with NAD.
Established in 1973 - Electrocompaniet is the largest and oldest Norwegian manufacturer of high quality hi-fi equipment. Its production takes place in the fjords of Norway in an environmentally friendly way. Electrocompaniet has always focused on listening pleasure and its main goal is to reproduce the music as it was meant to be. No wonder a lot of studios around the world use its equipment for editing and mastering – maybe your favourite music is made with Electrocompaniet equipment? Its main ambition is to give you listening pleasure in your own home and your investment in Electrocompaniet will last for many years. Electrocompaniet offers a wide range of amplifiers, CD players and loudspeakers. Remember - If music really matters…
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C545BEE CD player and a C326BEE amplifier
MARANTZ Hi-Fi & Home Cinema
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For over fifty years Marantz has been building landmark products and has an unrivalled pedigree for class leading hi-fi components. This is underlined by the mountain of awards won over the years, with its most popular CD player scooping the best budget deck award from What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision for a staggering four consecutive years.
The company builds equally impressive state-ofthe-art home cinema equipment, where the very best Blu-ray pictures are matched by stunning High Definition audio. Marantz is just at home with high quality all-in-one systems – one-box wonders whose smart looks are matched only by their superlative performance levels and the formats they embrace. Never one to rest on its laurels, the company is actively embracing all the latest technologies, so connecting your iPhone and iTunes collection to a Marantz design is simplicity itself. Meanwhile, many of the company’s latest products can also stream content from your PC, plays thousands of internet radio stations and are both Napster and Last.fm enabled. 13
NAIM AUDIO
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NDX NETWORK PLAYER The NDX caters perfectly for audiophiles who want easy access to digital music with the performance of a high-end source. NDX can play UPnP™ audio streams, internet radio, iPod or iPhone audio, and files stored on USB memory hardware. Three high resolution S/PDIF digital inputs complete its versatility.
NDX – streaming comes of age with the new network player from Naim
UNITIQUTE ALL-IN-ONE AUDIO PLAYER UnitiQute is a compact, stylish, all-in-one audio player. It can play UPnP™ streams, audio from iPod and iPhone models or memory sticks via USB, and it combines a DAB, FM and internet radio tuner with a genuine Naim 30 Watt per channel amplifier. Analogue and digital inputs mean sources such as
CD players, satellite TV receivers and MP3 players can be connected, and a digital output enables digital sources to be sent to an external digital to analogue converter or digital input preamplifier. UnitiQute’s compact dimensions make it the perfect kitchen, bedroom or study system – or anywhere that a small system fits the bill. Along with a remote handset, the n-Stream iPhone, iPod touch and iPad app can be used for control.
UnitiQute – the small and perfectly formed all-in-one music box
OVATOR S-400 LOUDSPEAKER The Ovator S-400 takes the design cues and engineering principles of the larger S-600 and packages them into a compact cabinet with twin 6.5inch bass drivers and a 46mm Balanced Mode Radiator. The S-400 is designed for more modest listening rooms and amplification than the S-600, but it gives only a little away in terms of performance, and even less away in terms of making music.
Ovator S-400 – setting a new standard for audiophile loudspeaker design
Fanatical about music, and obsessed with the tiniest detail, British manufacturer Naim Audio is renowned for its no-compromise approach to sound quality. With elegant styling and bullet-proof engineering, each Naim product represents true audio excellence.
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UnitiSystem – enjoy convenient access to your music wherever it is stored
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UNITISYSTEM WIRELESS MULTI-ROOM AUDIO SYSTEM UnitiSystem represents a simple new approach to enjoying high quality music around the home. UnitiSystem is a UPnP™ based distribution system that comprises the award-winning NaimUniti and UnitiQute multi-source all-in-one players, the
UnitiServe CD ripping music server, and the n-Stream iPhone, iPod touch and iPad control app. All you need is a pair of speakers for each room and a home network. Simplicity and convenience aren’t provided at the cost of true hi-fi performance however. UnitiSystem brings genuine Naim, audiophile, highresolution sound quality to every room of the home. 15
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Cinematic Brilliance, Terrific Musicality, Undeniable Style Onkyo wants to reproduce sound that you can feel, not just hear. Onkyo believes they live up to their mission to show what high-definition home entertainment is really all about. Their company motto is Imaginative Sight and Sound, a concept meaning superior visual management and sound reproduction technology. Put simply, Onkyo help you to get the most out of your movies, music and gaming. The result is an emotive performance from home cinema products that remain intuitive and easy to use. Core Technologies That Make All the Difference Onkyo translated into English means “sound harmony” and this mission can be heard so beautifully with our range of micro systems. From the very beginning Onkyo's vision was to spread the joy and soothing qualities inherent in music to people anywhere. During the early phases of its corporate history, Onkyo grew as an innovator and fashioned itself into a force in audio, making the name Onkyo synonymous with sonic excellence and high-quality loudspeakers.
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ONKYO Hi-Fi & Home Cinema
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OLIVE About Us
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Olive was founded in 2005 by Dr. Oliver Bergmann and Robert Altmann, two men who strove to combine the increasing convenience of digital media with the pristine sound quality of traditional high-end hi-fi separates.
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In a short time they have already converted a vast number of hi-fi purists to a new standard in digital audio reproduction. A key focus on components alongside a sharp eye for design, have seen Olive develop a product range orientated toward a wide variety of budgets and requirements. Based in San Francisco, and led by a dedicated team of music lovers, Olive makes the only HD music servers and players that deliver a music experience without compromise. 18
Thanks to a keen interest in customer feedback, all Olive products allow you to experience your music in true 24-bit HD sound quality. They also boast ultimate usability; with advanced touch-screen technology, a handy remote control, the potential for multi-room playback, and even an iPhone/iPad application – Olive really is the future of musical enjoyment.
PEACHTREE About Us
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Nova - shown with additional Sonos ZP90
With its growing product line-up and extensive R&D, Peachtree Audio is quickly becoming the company that understands that digital music can be reproduced with the quality expected by the audiophile yet with the style and ease demanded for a family home. Whether your music is stored on a computer, or accessed from any number of digital music storage systems such as Sonos®, Peachtree Audio products are designed to reproduce the music the way it was intended.
The Nova is the flagship integrated amplifier, featuring an 80 watts per channel solid-state amplifier, a ‘Class-A’ valve, 3 analogue, 5 digital (2 x coax, 2 x optical and 1 x USB) input pre-amplifier (inc. pre-amplifier out and line out). The internal DAC with patented jitter reduction circuit, would not be out of place on a product significantly more expensive. The iDecco and Decco2 models feature 40 watts of power per channel and still have enough inputs for almost every situation. The iDecco even features a “Pure Digital” ipod® dock for the best possible sound quality.
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PIONEER
Pioneer has an immense enthusiasm for creating high-performance audio products, which stems from their unrivalled passion for music and commitment to quality. Pioneer’s pursuit of audio precision ensures their products faithfully reproduce sound as closely as possible to the original source, resulting in sonic purity and high-fidelity sound, bringing depth and vibrancy to your audio experience.
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Combining cutting-edge technology with sophisticated design, Pioneer’s products deliver the ultimate in audio and video reproduction resulting in an immersive audio and visual experience.
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PIONEER Hi-Fi & Home Cinema
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PIONEER’S RANGE TOPPING HOME CINEMA RECEIVERS Get the best out of your home entertainment system. Whether you’re listening, watching or playing, Pioneer’s range of home cinema receivers is designed to lift your senses to the highest level and offer you the best 3D viewing experience. Alongside spectacular performance come convenience, versatility and control resulting in an optimum user experience.
PIONEER’S 3D BLU-RAY PLAYERS Discover a whole new cinematic experience with Pioneer’s latest product innovation. The BDP-LX54 and BDP-430 are Blu-ray disc players combining 3D playback capabilities with advanced networking features and exceptional sonic performance, resulting in a stunning quality and truly engaging viewing experience, which will completely revitalise the way you watch movies.
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PRO-JECT About Us
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Pro-ject products are the result of an exemplary cooperation within a rapidly uniting Europe. For over 50 years record players have been built at Pro-Ject’s manufacturing facility in Litovel, situated to the east of Prague, with design work now undertaken in Vienna. Pro-ject products exhibit sonic performance beyond all the expectations normally associated with their price. They are simple to use and virtually maintenance free, offering extraordinary value for money combined with excellent aesthetics. From the budget conscious Essential to the top of the range Xtension model (with superb reviews in Hi-Fi News, Hi-Fi World and What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision) its range satisfies every need, with turntables that are both visually stunning as well as sonically outstanding.
Pro-Ject 6 Perspex including Evolution Arm and Ortofon Rondo Bronze Cartridge
Rega Research first started making specialist Hi-Fi equipment in 1973. Back then life and the Hi-Fi world were simpler; Rega produced just one product, a turntable. The designer (and at that time production team) Roy Gandy had some very specific design goals. First and foremost excellent sound reproduction, ease of use, strong reliability, great value for money and finally a long life. Roy achieved his goal through elegant technical solutions and clever production processes, often creating engineered assemblies at unbelievably low prices. These savings were handed onto the consumer by keeping the cost of the product as low as possible. Roy is still the owner and a key member of the design team, a team which consists of some employees who have been at Rega for thirty years and have inherited all of Roy’s attributes in product design. Currently Rega makes more than 40 different products including turntables, CD players, tuners, amplifiers, DAC’s, and Loudspeakers to name but a few, all of which clearly demonstrate those early Rega virtues. Having produced astounding sound quality and unrivalled value for money consistently over the years you may ask how Rega keeps such tight control on the quality and performance of the products we build? Easy, all are lovingly hand assembled in their own factory in Essex. In fact they are so confident in their ability that they offer a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects on all their products. Rega products, designed for music lovers by music lovers.
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ROKSAN About Us
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With over a quarter-century of valuable experience in the industry, and a product range which is exclusively designed and manufactured within the UK, Roksan is a brand that oozes technical appeal, outstanding sound quality and contemporary design. The sheer quality of Roksan product is attested to by the consistently positive reviews proffered by the wide spectrum of Hi-Fi press; an inevitable result of the rich heritage of technical experience their design staff can boast.
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With domestic representation courtesy of Henley Designs, one of the last stalwarts of true hi-fi distribution, after-sales support is also an area in which Roksan excel. Roksan consistently reinvent and develop on established models so as not to rest on their laurels. With an ever-increasing distribution network of 40 countries; Roksan is helping shape the future standard of High Fidelity audio reproduction.
The award-winning Roksan M2 CD Player and Integrated Amplifier
Roksan is an internationally renowned manufacturer of analogue and electrical components, at the pinnacle of forwardthinking Hi-Fi design.
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TEAC About Us
VITA AUDIO Hi-Fi & Home Cinema
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Launched in 2006 Vita Audio has rapidly built a reputation for designing the finest radios and compact audio systems money can buy. With 30 years previous experience producing high quality loudspeaker systems through sister company Ruark Acoustics, they have a deep knowledge of acoustics and how to make great sounding products. Vita Audio has three simple philosophies: Mission: To design products that appeal to the heart as much as the head. Products that they themselves would be proud to own. Design: To create design icons of the future! Clean lines and proportions allied to exclusive features such as their exclusive ‘RotoDial’ control system make Vita Audio products instantly recognisable and give a unique brand identity.
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Few companies in the field of audio boast a heritage as rich as TEAC’s. Building upon a reputation for excellence that began in the 1950s, TEAC’s current range includes ultra-stylish table radios, desktop music systems, sophisticated hi-fi separates and the highly acclaimed Reference Series, an extensive array of systems delivering high-quality audio in compact, convenient and affordable packages. If you’re seeking a sleek, space-saving music system with cutting-edge technology and audiophile sound quality, TEAC’s Reference CRH-500DNT is ideal. This stylish, beautifully built black box incorporates CD, DAB, Internet Radio and network audio streaming via built-in Wi-Fi, delivering a sound that’s crisp, detailed and thoroughly engaging. If it’s an all-in-one iPod dock with a powerful yet sophisticated sound you’re after, the strikingly styled TEAC Aurb blasts the competition for six. A slot-loading CD player, FM radio and retractable iPod docking arm are joined by 2x50W amplification and two-way stereo speakers, all packed into a single, gracefully curved case. Innovation, performance and value for money – that’s TEAC, in a nutshell. 24
Performance & Functionality: Their goal is for class leading performance, intuitive operation and utilities that are of real benefit rather than frivolous features that may seldom be used. The Sunday Telegraph described Vita’s R1 as “the Aston Martin of radios”. This fantastic statement succinctly describes how Vita Audio products should be perceived. R2i
SONOS About Us
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WD100 wireless dock
Sonos gives you instant access to millions of songs and stations – including music libraries like iTunes that are stored on your computer, 100,000 free Internet radio stations, and the most popular online music services including Spotify, Napster, Deezer and Last.fm. Simply grab a Controller, pick a room, pick a song and hit play.
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The Sonos Wireless Dock is the perfect accessory for your Sonos system. Dock, charge and wirelessly play music stored on your iPod® or iPhone® all over your house. The Sonos ZonePlayer S5* is an all-in one wireless music system that delivers superior sound, unlimited music, and endless enjoyment – all over the house. The S5’s all digital sound architecture includes 5 speakers powered by 5 dedicated digital amplifiers for crystal-clear, room-filling sound. Setup couldn’t be easier – simply plug it in wherever you want music. To play more music in more rooms, just add S5s wirelessly.
Plus, you can control it all with your iPhone™, iPod® touch and your iPad using the free Sonos Controller for iPhone/iPad app. Now music lovers can find and play any song from your iTunes® library and the Internet – in any or every room. The Sonos® multi-room music system lets you play all the music you want, all over your house and control it all from the palm of your hand. With wireless ZonePlayers™ in the rooms of your choice and any Sonos Controller in hand, you can add music to every part of your life and every room in your house. *One ZonePlayer or ZoneBridge in your system must be connected to the router and all the rest will work wirelessly.
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YAMAHA About Us
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Since 1887, when they began producing reed organs, Yamaha has grown to become the world’s largest manufacturer of musical instruments as well as a leading producer of audio/ visual products and semiconductors.
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Their professional audio systems are regarded by live sound and recording engineers as an industry standard to which other manufacturers can only aspire. And their handsome grand pianos fill the world’s concert halls with sweet, beautiful music, inspiring audiences wherever they are played. In 1986 they introduced the DSP-1 Digital Sound Field Processor. Working with two-channel stereo, Yamaha’s engineers had decided to explore the possibility of recreating accurate spatial imaging, with a three-dimensional quality, in order to more
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faithfully reproduce music. It is these disciplines that have enabled them to produce some of the best sounding home cinema and hi-fi equipment on the market today. Therefore it comes as no surprise that their latest products are enjoying many accolades. The award winning A-S500 two channel amplifier, five star RXV1067 multi-channel receiver and YSP-4100 digital sound projector are all testaments to Yamaha’s continued commitment in taking their products to the next level.
Yamaha’s new award winning A-S500 amplifier
CD-S2000 CD player, A-S2000 amplifier and Soavo speakers
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INTRODUCTION TO FLAT SCREENS & PROJECTORS About Us
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These days Home Cinema buyers are truly spoilt for choice. Whether you prefer a sleek flat panel display or want a full-blown cinema experience using a projector and screen, the technology is becoming ever better and more affordable. Not only have prices reduced dramatically but technology has advanced in leaps and bounds. The choice between LCD and Plasma is a personal one though we generally recommend plasma as a better choice for watching programmes with a lot of fast movement, such as sport or playing computer games. However, some of the very latest larger LCD screens are now an excellent choice as well. Within LCD screens there is also a choice to be made as these now come in three flavours – traditional fluorescent backlit screens (the thickest), newer, edge lit LED screens which are dramatically thinner and now the best option of all – LED backlit screens. These offer localized dimming for the very best contrast, though they are slightly thicker as a result. All these screens use LCD technology, despite the disingenuous advertising, and it looks like this technology is here to stay for some while. Newer technologies such as OLED (organic light emitting diode) and SED-TV (surface-conduction electron-emitter display) may be on the horizon but for now, for the vast majority of people, LCD and Plasma are the only games in town.
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Epson is a global imaging and innovation leader that is dedicated to exceeding the vision of customers worldwide through its compact, energy-saving, highprecision technologies, with a product line up ranging from printers and 3LCD projectors for business and the home, to electronic and crystal devices. Epson has been the worldwide leader in the projector market for nine years. The new Full HD1080p EH-TW5500 and EH-TW4400 are two of the latest additions to Epson’s home cinema range. Incorportating advanced 3LCD imaging technology which delivers vibrant, crisp images, these projectors create the very best home cinema experience. The frame interpolation feature means that output is smooth and the addition of super resolution software contributes to a brilliantly clear picture. Whether you are watching a DVD, Bluray disc or television from a set top box, this new software ensures that images from any input are viewed in breathtaking quality. With these projectors, watching big screen movies in the home becomes an exciting reality.
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If you really want a Home Cinema that’s truly enveloping, you must come and see one of the projectors we recommend, casting vast, beautifully detailed, richly coloured images onto a wide screen: there’s nothing that comes close to that experience! We can advise on the best choice of projector for your room, install it and set it up to get the best performance possible. Once installed these systems are very discreet. We believe that there has never been a better time to purchase a Home Cinema system: the technology has matured and prices have fallen. Let us guide you through the wide range of choices and put together the Home Cinema of your dreams.
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JVC About Us
PHILIPS Hi-Fi & Home Cinema
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JVC have dramatically improved their True Black projector picture performance. The new range of projectors have been redesigned to reach the purest black level ever, as well as the smoothest gradation of colours. The brightness has also been increased. Experience 3D movies, games & sport at home, all models are supplied with a pair of Active Shutter 3D Glasses and 3D Signal Emitter for a superb 3D performance, no matter what type of screen is used. The new projectors are the DLA-X3, the DLA-X7 and the top-ofthe-range DLA-X9. They have a new cabinet design with centre mounted lens, symmetrical design and rear input terminals that allow more versatile positioning and mounting options. A glossy black finish cabinet is standard on all models, a white finish is available as an option on the DLA-X3.
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The new JVC D-ILA projectors will bring another dimension to your viewing enjoyment.
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Be enthralled by Philips 3D TV for the ultimate in Cinematic Viewing Experience. Be blown away by real life depth and realism in full HD resolution. With class leading design, specification and LED technology, immerse yourself in the future of HD 3D TV. Philips – The ultimate in Cinematic Viewing Experience. Philips Fidelio Primo is the gateway to everything you hold precious about music. Built with premium components and natural wood, it unleashes full fidelity from your iPod, iPhone and iPad, the Philips Fidelio Primo boasts: audiophile-quality drivers for authentic sound reproduction; precisely tuned bass pipes for deep, tight bass reproduction and advanced ‘PureDigital’ sound processing technology offering vastly superior sound performance.
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OPTOMA About Us
Optoma is a world leading designer and manufacturer of award-winning digital display projectors for home entertainment and professional use. Optoma’s video expertise and Texas Instruments’ DLP® technology combine to produce High Definition images of breathtaking clarity with vibrant, perfectly balanced natural colour and outstanding detail. Perfect for HD home cinema viewing and home entertainment.
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Optoma’s ThemeScene range features the HD82 and the new HD87. The stylish gloss-black finish of these home cinema projectors complements any contemporary living space. The new HD87 is the successor to the widely acclaimed HD86 and the new flagship Full HD home cinema projector of the ThemeScene range. The HD87 integrates 80,000:1 (800:1 ANSI contrast*) contrast ratio, full lens shift, a choice of high grade lenses and the latest processing technologies for outstanding image quality and full installation options. The HD82’s high-end specifications deliver an unforgettable big-screen cinema with an incredible 20,000:1 (680:1 ANSI contrast*) contrast ratio and 1080p full HD.
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The home entertainment range includes the Optoma HD20, an affordable 1080p projector - perfect for big screen cinema experiences and also the new HD20LV which is bright enough to be used in ambient light conditions for fully immersive gaming. The home entertainment range also includes the new Optoma HD67N, a great alternative to a 3D TV. This NVIDIA® 3D Vision™ ready projector delivers a spectacular 3D movie experience in your own home. *ANSI Contrast is measured when the projector is simultaneously displaying both black and white – many believe that this provides a much better “real world” performance indication compared to the more common “Full On, Full Off” technique that measures the projector performance when displaying a pure black screen and then a pure white screen.
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PANASONIC About Us
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Panasonic’s VIERA models have evolved from last year’s models, highlighted by 3D TVs that deliver a spectacular new viewing experience to the home. Combining superior performance with attractive functions, these new models offer the exceptional image quality VIERA is renowned for, along with economical operation made possible by panels that boost luminous efficiency and smart networking functions that improve user ease and convenience.
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Panasonic’s FULL HD 3D system uses the frame sequential method, in which separate full-HD images are displayed alternately for the left and right eyes. In synch with the images displayed, the 3D eyewear opens and closes left and right LCD shutters. The viewer’s brain then naturally reconstructs the separate images to create FULL HD 3D images. Panasonic’s new VIERA models display highresolution FULL HD 3D images. Because the new NeoPDP technology boosts light emission speed and reduces afterglow, overlapping of the right-eye and left-eye images is minimised, so there is minimal after-imaging. This system far surpasses previous 3D technologies. With Panasonic’s FULL HD 3D, viewers enjoy exquisitely beautiful images with an incredibly powerful 3D effect.
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Drawing on Panasonic’s latest, most advanced NeoPDP technology, new VIERA plasma models boast higher efficiency, better image quality and lower power consumption than their predecessors. They incorporate newly developed panels that use a new filter, new discharge gas, improved phosphor, and redesigned cell structure. The new NeoPDP technology dramatically improves basic image quality – for example, it boosts contrast and provides smoother motion images thanks to the innovative 600Hz Sub-field Drive technology. In addition, high-speed drive technology drastically cuts the time it takes for the light emission to reach peak brightness, and a new phosphor shortens afterglow time by about onethirds, thus making NeoPDP ideal for sports, movies and gaming.
SAMSUNG About Us
Samsung TVs are ready to blow your mind. The 3D experience, which is reinventing the world of entertainment, is enhanced by amazing extras such as Internet@TV (with access to LoveFilm, iPlayer, Facebook and Twitter) and the ability to view content wirelessly from your PC or mobile phone with AllShare.
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Samsung 3D LED Edge Lit TVs offer the ultimate immersive viewing experience by liberating content from the flat confines of the TV and turning it into explosive imagery. The effect is breathtaking - life-enriching, ultra-real picture quality that rivals the cinema - imported into your own living room. Samsung innovation has made it possible to, should you wish, convert 2D movies or still images into 3D.
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A Samsung 3D LED Edge Lit TV demands your attention, no matter what’s on. The Internet@TV button provides viewers with a gateway to a multitude of entertainment ranging from Video, Music, Social Networking, News and Games. Samsung’s Internet@TV offers users a diverse range of content that brings something for everyone in the family. Samsung 3D LED Edge Lit TV
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SONY About Us
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Slim speakers and atscreen TV from Sony
Sony started as audio company, committed to changing the way we listened to music through cutting-edge technology. Since then, its ceaseless innovation has given it an unrivalled reputation as a company which delivers genuinely exciting and involving home entertainment.
Sony’s amazing new 3D projector, the VPL-VW90ES.
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As owners of one of the largest movie studios in the world, Sony leads the way in the 3D revolution, lending its expertise to movie makers as well as game designers. So the company is involved in the whole 3D journey, from the movie set to your home. BRAVIA TVs and Blu Ray players from Sony come packed with features to deliver market-leading 3D picture performance, as well BRAVIA Internet Video which allows you to use your favourite catch-up TV services as well as the best of the web from the comfort of your sofa. All wrapped up in beautifully designed products, such as the stunning new Monolith TV which sets a new benchmark in the art of television design.
INTRODUCTION TO LOUDSPEAKERS About Us
Loudspeakers have changed dramatically over the past few years and nowadays you can get outstanding performance from your music or Home Cinema system from a vast range of stylish designs – some grand and imposing and others so tiny that you will barely notice them.
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Your options are, broadly speaking, traditional wooden speakers that have been the mainstay of the speaker market for years and give great sound. They are available as bookshelf, stand mounted or floor standing designs and can look very elegant. If your goal is excellent reproduction of music then they are still the best choice, although they are larger than some of the alternatives now available. The most common of these alternatives are known as sub sat systems, as they use a subwoofer to produce the bass frequencies with satellite speakers for the rest of the frequency range. The advantage of this approach is that the bass can go deeper than in most traditional speakers (particularly useful in Home Cinema systems) and the satellite speakers can be small. Unfortunately they can sound poor if they are not designed well or if they are not set up properly in your room. We recommend sub sats, but only the best ones! They can be stand, shelf or even wall mounted with the sub tucked away near a wall. The third approach to speakers is the Custom Installed way, where speakers are fitted discreetly into ceilings, walls and even rocks in the garden! This is a great way to lose those boxes but it generally compromises the sound unless you buy the very best. They are ideally suited to bedrooms, bathrooms, pools or patios, where the ultimate
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sound quality is not the main requirement or the use of more traditional speakers would be inappropriate. Whichever alternative you choose you will still need to think about how the speakers will react with the room and where you will place them. Our staff, naturally, have great experience in matching systems to rooms and will gladly guide you. Once you have selected appropriate speakers there are still decisions to be made. You won’t get the most from your speakers if they’re not properly supported or if you don’t use the appropriate cables. We have the answer to both problems – a range of effective stands and supports for speakers that require them, and a wide selection of performance enhancing cables. We’ll leave you with some advice about power ratings: you won’t damage your speakers if you’re sensible with the volume control. When you hear signs of distortion, turn the volume down. In truth, you stand more chance of damaging your speakers by using a low-powered amplifier driven into distortion than you do with a high-powered model used sensibly. Loudspeakers are like car engines: they’re mechanical devices that need to be run-in. Treat them gently for the first week or two and you’ll find that as time passes their sound will improve noticeably.
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BOWERS & WILKINS About Us
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When John Bowers set up Bowers & Wilkins in 1966, experimentation in sound and recording was escalating rapidly. After all this was the period that gave us Pet Sounds and Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. Bowers’ ambition for his fledgling loudspeaker company was also revolutionary: to create a loudspeaker that neither adds nor takes away from the music as recorded by the sound engineer. In effect, the perfect loudspeaker. Bowers & Wilkins has been exploring the world of sound ever since.
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The newest loudspeaker in the Bowers & Wilkins range continues to epitomise that drive for perfect sound, whatever your circumstances. The CM8 shares much of the technology of the award-winning CM9 floorstander, but in a size that is perfect for the audiophile who’s pushed for space. And following on from Bowers & Wilkins’ Zeppelin and Zeppelin Mini, both of which revolutionised the way that people listened to music on their iPods thanks to their awesome sound quality, P5 mobile hi-fi headphones are doing the same for music on the move. These luxuriously crafted headphones are perfect partners for iPods and iPhones, and their natural, detailed sound make longer listening sessions a pleasure.
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CASTLE ACOUSTICS About Us
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Castle’s Knight Series is the embodiment of the brand’s legacy: delivering sumptuous sound quality and craftsmanship evident in its wood-veneered speaker cabinets. With all its component parts manufactured, assembled, hand-crafted in-house, and painstakingly finished by hand, the Knight series combines traditional cabinet making with the finest in British engineering design. The Knight series incorporate Castle’s proprietary TPT (Twin Pipe Technology) bass loading system, using the internal volume of the cabinet to extend bass response. TPT is a new variation on transmission-line loading, delivering deep bass without the ‘boom’ that can result from traditional reflex-port loading. It utilises the internal volume of the cabinet to extend bass response, delivering a smooth and even result that augments the main bass driver’s output perfectly resulting in a deep, tuneful, well-defined bass from speakers that are easily accommodated in a wide variety of room shapes and sizes. The Knight series comes in a choice of eight realwood book-matched veneers.
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DYNAUDIO About Us
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Another year passed and more milestones set in loudspeaker design by the engineers in Skanderborg.
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The introduction of the DM3/7 and DM Center add to an outstanding value for money speaker range, whilst the DM 2/6 won the Best Loudspeaker of the Year Award with What Hi-Fi ? Sound and Vision in the £300£600 price sector. The Consequence Ultimate Edition received even more amazing press worldwide since its launch. And to top it all off, was the launch of the record breaking Bugatti Veyron Super Sport Roadster. Officially the fastest Dynaudio sound system on the planet at 265mph! The re-introduction of the Special 25 in the range confirms the demand for outstanding high performance 2-way speakers, something that the engineers at Dynaudio have built a reputation for worldwide. This speaker epitomises the Danish craftsmanship, design and sound expertise that exists in Skanderborg and can be judged against considerably more expensive competition.
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One of the largest car manufacturers in the world, Volkswagen, also recognises this Danish excellence in loudspeaker design and Dynaudio has designed sound systems that are available on an increasing number of models. To date the models include the new Passat, Passat CC, Eos, Tiguan, Scirocco, Golf, Phaeton and Touareg models, with more to come. Thousands of studios around the world have become Dynaudio Acoustics customers. Here in the UK, studios where the world’s most famous artists come to and where the sound tracks of the biggest blockbusters are produced (such as the London’s Air Studios and Mayfair studios), are amongst many others who rely on Dynaudio acoustics products. The Danish company’s consistent superior performance and manufacturing excellence were sufficient reason for BBC Radio & Music to make Dynaudio loudspeakers its reference loudspeakers. Excite X32
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FOCAL About Us
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Focal, with its’ 30 year heritage, is universally respected as one of the leading loudspeaker innovators and manufacturers in the world today. Yet even after three decades of success, and with the most advanced modern production capabilities, the ‘hand made’ attention to detail continues. With the continuing development of Focal’s unique, patented drive units, three generations of master craftsmen involved in cabinet construction and finishing, and the final meticulous assembly, inspection and packing of the finished speakers. At the heart of all Focal speakers are patented technologies married to sophisticated aesthetics. Focal has stretched and exceeded the accepted limits with the use of innovative design and materials, rewarded by US magazine Stereophile with the acclaim of ‘The World’s Best Loudspeaker’, with the iconic reference ‘Grande Utopia’. This attention to detail delivers the ultimate reward – uncompromised musical pleasure, from objects of lasting quality, in your home. Focal offers you a range of loudspeakers stretching from £255 to £112,750 a pair - every model offering a class defining and musically satisfying experience.
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KEF
Celebrating its 50th year in 2011, KEF has earned one of the best international reputations for audio excellence. With the use of groundbreaking technologies and designs, KEF continues to provide smart and innovative solutions for both traditional loudspeakers and stylish home cinema systems.
Q Series - A Class Above
A quantum leap in terms of listening pleasure, the intelligent application of new materials and technologies ensures that you are immersed in a rich, enveloping sound indistinguishable from the live event. The outstanding acoustic clarity is thanks to KEF’s brand new Uni-Q® driver array delivering a fluent and spacious 3D soundstage. Using technology derived 38
from KEF’s ground-breaking Concept Blade project, everyone in the room enjoys the same exceptionally realistic sonic imaging, wherever they sit. KEF’s legendary attention to detail is clear to see; gold plated bi-wire terminals for the clearest possible signal transmission, top adjustable spiked feet for ease of set up and eco-friendly cabinets in a choice of finishes – KEF’s Q Series truly is a class above.
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With a success story of innovation that includes unrivalled experience of home cinema: KEF's multiaward winning systems are the standard by which others are judged.
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As one of the world’s thinnest high performance home cinema systems, KEF’s T Series is designed to complement today’s stylish flat panel TVs and offer serious audiophile quality sound from exceptionally slim profile speakers. With KEF’s T Series, you get exceptionally slim profile speakers that generate all the intricacy, spaciousness and dynamic range of a high end conventional design. The high definition 3D sound will be every bit as involving as what is on the screen.
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Each slender cabinet has a high quality cosmetic finish and, measuring just 35mm in depth, is crammed with unique KEF technologies. Perfectly complementing the aesthetics of the latest flat screen TVs, KEF’s T Series includes three carefully constructed complete 5.1 systems; the T105, T205 and the T305 – the ultimate T Series system.
T Series - Slim Speakers, Serious Sound
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Monitor Audio is a British owned and managed global specialist in the creation of award-winning high performance loudspeaker systems for the home. Since 1972 they have led the world in developing advanced metal driver technologies, which generate superior sound from a wide range of discreet and stylish speakers, designed for every space and décor.
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The elegant, slim profile Platinum, GS, RX and BX floor-standing loudspeakers occupy very little space but are capable of filling even large areas with exciting life-like dynamics and fidelity.
And where space is especially critical, a mix of their in-room speakers with acoustically matched in-wall and in-ceiling models will complete a wonderfully holistic union of sound and surroundings.
In more minimalist interiors, the ultra-slim on-wall SoundFrame designs are engineered to a similarly high standard, but at just 87mm deep, integrate beautifully with décor.
You can even transfer the world-famous Monitor Audio sound outdoors to patio or garden areas with the Climate all-weather speakers. Inside and outside the home, there’s a combination of Monitor Audio speakers that will transform the way you live with sound.
The exquisitely versatile and compact Apex, Radius HD or Vector ranges of satellite/subwoofer systems inspire as much pride of ownership by delivering high definition audio from stand, table-top or wall positions.
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Q ACOUSTICS Hi-Fi & Home Cinema
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Q ACOUSTICS 2000 SERIES Following the astonishing success of the original 1000 and 1000i ranges, Q Acoustics has once again approached the world’s most renowned loudspeaker designers and challenged them to engineer a new range that delivers both unrivalled sonic performance and breathtaking value for money. In other words, they wanted the new 2000 Series to be the very best affordable loudspeakers ever produced. Have they succeeded? The ecstatic reviews, accolades and awards from around the world rather suggest they have. Q ACOUSTICS Q-TV Most things in life are a compromise and flatscreen TVs are no exception. Screens get bigger and slimmer, but sadly the sound they produce gets thinner and thinner.
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REPRODUCING THE LONGEST WAVES - YET AGAIN For over two decades, REL Acoustics has set the standard for reference-grade low-frequency enhancement for stereo music and cinema sound systems. Their dedication and focus to this singular pursuit has led them to “do one thing, do it perfectly”. Evidence of this slogan arrives in the form of their latest product introductions, the Gibraltar G-1 and Serie R. Avoiding gratuitous embellishment, REL continues to extol their classic virtues of conservative, yet modern industrial design principles while incorporating leading edge electrical and acoustical engineering. EXPLORE THEIR LATEST OFFERINGS Rock your world with Gibraltar G-1! REL’s new flagship delivers incredible bass slam, depth and detail that is second to none. Suitable for use in the finest of audio and home cinema systems. Fully remote controllable with LED display for exceptional ease of operation. Serie R consists of three models each capable of extraordinary drive, extension, ease and musicality. One will certainly match and extend the performance of your main loudspeaker system. Finished in a beautiful piano black lacquer with matte silver accents.
The answer is Q-TV. Born out of a passion for perfection, Q-TV will transform the way you enjoy your TV. Almost invisible, Q-TV is the first truly discreet, 2.1 HD sound upgrade for 30” – 50” flatscreen televisions. Its 100 watts of amplification delivers dynamic, room filling stereo sound with real bass, yet is completely clutter-free with almost no visual intrusion into your living space. It’s also supremely easy to install. There are two models available: Q-TV2 adjusts to perfectly fit 30” – 42” screens and Q-TV2X perfectly fits 42” – 50” screens. 42
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PMC About Us
PMC, the Emmy® award-winning British loudspeaker company, is widely respected as the manufacturer of the very finest reference monitors and hi-fi loudspeakers in the world. Its handcrafted designs provide the purest sound thanks to the incorporation of PMC’s patented ATL™ technology, which guarantees a wide dynamic range and full, rich bass at all playback volumes.
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Satisfied clients of PMC across the globe include Stevie Wonder, Prince, Google, Coldplay, the BBC, Robbie Williams, SEGA, Deutsche Grammophon, Tony Bennett, Kraftwerk, Universal Music and many more. It is no exaggeration that much of the world’s music, whether available on-line, on CD, or in the world of broadcast and film, has been produced using PMC.
expression of its engineering excellence and flair is the beautiful fact® range. With models including the fact®8 (voted ‘Loudspeaker of the Year’ by Hi-Fi Choice) and the graceful fact®3 stand-mounted design, the fact® series offers the ultimate in audio transparency, clarity and elegance, and allows for precision fine-tuning to create the perfect sound balance in any room.
In high-end audio, PMC is internationally renowned for its award-winning i series, and the latest
Capture the true spirit and essence of any performance - with PMC. fact.8® - Tiger Ebony
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SPENDOR About Us
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VELODYNE Flatscreens & Projectors
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Spendor loudspeakers have earned an enviable reputation for their beautifully clear and natural sound. Recent innovations include dynamic cabinet damping, linear flow port technology and advanced polymer cones. All Spendor loudspeakers are designed and manufactured in the UK. The Spendor ST carbon combines superlative sound with luxurious modern style. To hear it is to experience a new level of sound resolution and integration.
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The Spendor A-line offers outstanding performance, remarkable versatility and clean modern style. The new Spendor A9 is the What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision 2010 Awards Best Stereo Speaker (£3,000+), and the A6 the 2009 Best Stereo Speaker (£1,000+). The A5 is widely recognised as delivering sound of a quality and scale not matched by other compact floor standing loudspeakers.
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Velodyne re-defines the expectation of Subwoofer performance. Bass plays a defining role in the 21st century home entertainment environment and Velodyne meets this challenge with outstanding performance, value for money and elegant design – a marque of excellence.
The Spendor SA1 is internationally recognised as THE definitive mini-monitor, it has received a string of 5 star reviews praising its captivating sound.
Velodyne offers a powerful line-up of innovative subwoofers. The Impact series delivers huge performance for its size and cost, while CHT-Q, introduces DSP and remote control functionality to the budget subwoofer market.
Whatever your system – whatever your music – however you live – there is a Spendor loudspeaker to suit.
MicroVee’s fluted Aluminium cabinet is stunning. Its diminutive size and huge output make it a world-class compact subwoofer.
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The SPL-Ultra range is beautifully sculptured, powerful and compact. Finally, the new flagship product for 2011 - Digital Drive Plus is quite simply revolutionary – a new benchmark for purist high-end bass delivery.
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From the truly tiny MicroVee to the mighty DD-18 Plus, Velodyne is bass.
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VIENNA ACOUSTICS About Us
Hi-Fi & Home Cinema
Flatscreens & Projectors
Vienna Acoustics develop and manufacture loudspeakers of breathtaking quality. The company was founded over twenty years ago and their speakers are the result of a team of people who are passionate about music and its reproduction. Vienna Acoustics have a multitude of patented technologies to their name and these loudspeakers are renowned for acoustic brilliance and superb build quality.
Loudspeakers
Accessories
Custom Install
Each model of loudspeaker is the result of painstaking technical research and avid attention to detail. Although individual, each model produces a sound that is rich, full, detailed, relaxed and always unfailingly musical. The bespoke European cabinets are all hand finished and can only be fully appreciated when seen at first hand. Whether you desire a small bookshelf loudspeaker or a stunning and unique floor standing arrangement, Vienna Acoustics will ensure any style of music is fully realised. The Music. The flagship in the Klimt series
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INTRODUCTION TO ACCESSORIES About Us
Hi-Fi & Home Cinema
Flatscreens & Projectors
GRADO Loudspeakers
Accessories
Custom Install
PS-1000
The performance of your Hi-Fi or Home Cinema system is influenced most by your choice of major components, however, other seemingly less important items also play a vital role in the process. The cables, the stands and the supports under your system can all dramatically affect – and improve – the system’s performance. Spending relatively small amounts of money here can produce large improvements in quality. We aim to give you the best advice on finding the balance between what is truly worthwhile and running up huge bills on accessories you don’t need. Stands and tables contribute significantly to the way loudspeakers and system components perform. Loudspeaker stands not only place your loudspeakers at the correct height they also improve detail, dynamics and bass performance. Equipment stands enhance the performance of Blu-ray/CD players, turntables and electronics by dealing with spurious air and structure-borne vibrations. There’s a vast range available in different designs, different materials and different colours, so there’s no excuse for not giving your system the support it deserves. What’s more, some now include cable management systems that keep that rat’s nest of wires tidy and hidden from view. We are particularly keen on the stands now available for plasma and LCD screens. These enhance the viewing experience by placing the set at the ideal height and can, we believe, make them look almost as attractive as when they’re wall mounted. Many of them will also hold the associated electronics and some can hide these completely, together with the cables. Good cables are crucial: the interconnects that come free with equipment rarely offer adequate performance and you should certainly consider replacing them. Poor speaker cables will also strangle the sound of your whole system. Likewise poor video cables will not exploit the full potential of your flat screen or projector. Headphones can extend the time you can listen to music without disturbing others, and they can help ensure that others don’t disturb you! Some models simulate home cinema surround sound, while others use a wireless system that allows you to enjoy your music while you’re in another room or even outside mowing the lawn. These days we also sell a wide range of headphones that we recommend to upgrade those supplied with iPods and the like and these can make a huge difference to the sound. 46
Grado, one of the oldest family owned companies in the Audio Industry, is famous for its remarkable headphone and phono cartridge designs. For more than half a century it has set the benchmarks in design engineering for both the high-end audio and recording industries and holds 48 patents. Widely regarded as the manufacturer of the world’s best headphones, Grado combines time honoured production know how with painstaking attention to design detail. The resulting Grado headphones achieve previously unobtainable levels of pitch control, harmonic accuracy and bass quality. All Grado headphones and cartridges are hand made to Grado's full performance specifications... nothing leaves the factory unless it sounds pure Grado.
THE CHORD COMPANY
The Chord Company has 25 years experience in designing cables to carry both picture and audio
Custom Install
CHORD Indigo Digital
Accessories
CHORD Anthem 2
CHORD Signature Speaker Cable
CHORD Carnival SilverScreen Speaker Cable CHORD Power Chord
CHORD Cadenza XLR
The precious signal, so vital to the experience and enjoyment of film and music, is lost. Poor quality shielding subjects the signal to interference. Detail is hidden by noise. Dynamics are lost and the music performance is flat and uninspiring.
Loudspeakers
CHORD Signet
Flatscreens & Projectors
CHORD Sarum RCA
Cables matter. Whether you have a home cinema or hi-fi system, it’s vital to connect it with the best possible cables. Many systems are let down because they are connected with poor quality or badly designed cables.
Hi-Fi & Home Cinema
CHORD HDMI SuperShield High Speed Ethernet
About Us
signals as accurately as possible. Whatever level of system you choose, The Chord Company has interconnects and speaker cable that will ensure that you get the best possible sound and picture. Experience the full performance potential of your equipment and get really involved. Chord Company cables bring music and film to life. 47
HI-FI RACKS About Us
Hi-Fi & Home Cinema
QUADRASPIRE Flatscreens & Projectors
Award-winning solid wood racks that look as good as they sound. Hi-Fi Racks believes an audio-visual stand should be an attractive piece of furniture as well as delivering exceptional acoustic performance. That’s why their Podium Reference and Podium XL ranges are made using only the finest solid hardwoods from around the world. It’s the high quality of design and craftsmanship that led the Podium range to win a What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision ‘Product of the Year’ award in 2009 and 2010. Like all their products, the Podium Reference and XL racks are individually handmade to the customer’s exact requirements and every piece is unique. Each tier sits seamlessly on the next, and a choice of leg lengths is available at no extra cost. All their stands are upgradeable and adaptable to accommodate changes to the your hi-fi system. As a family run business, Hi-Fi Racks give customers personal service and unbeatable attention to detail.
4 Tier Podium
Loudspeakers
Accessories
Custom Install
Quadraspire was set up in 1995 with the aim of designing and making quality hi-fi furniture that combines functionality and style with acoustic performance. Quadraspire believes that the hi-fi rack is central to the optimum performance of a whole audio system. The reason for this is that each electronic component and cable is susceptible to electrical and mechanical noise that will degrade overall system performance and so it is critical to reduce this to a minimum to deliver a clearer cleaner musical performance. The new Q4EVO and SVT racks achieve this through a combination of non-magnetic aluminium columns and specially engineered wood veneered shelves. Both these racks recently received 5 star reviews in What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision magazine “Dynamically, you get a first rate performance, and production subtleties are a revelation”. To complement its racks Quadraspire also manufactures a range of cabinets for CDs, LPs and hi-fi and home cinema components. To ensure consistent production to the highest standards expected from customers around the world all Quadraspire furniture is made at its factory in Bath, England. Sonoko Vent
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INTRODUCTION TO CUSTOM INSTALL
QED Hi-Fi & Home Cinema
Flatscreens & Projectors
Loudspeakers
Accessories
Custom Install
Custom Installation is the ideal way to maximise the performance of your home entertainment system and, with years of experience, Sevenoaks and Audio T are leaders in the field. When you opt for Custom Installation our experts work with you to ensure your system is tailored to your home, acoustically and aesthetically. Custom Installation can range from something as simple as mounting a flat-screen television onto a wall to specifying and installing a full multi-room system. It can include both Hi-Fi and Home Cinema along with computers, lighting and other hardware. Whatever level of installation you choose our experienced installers will offer you the personal attention you expect.
Audio Signature
Performance HDMI-E Super Speed
About Us
QED has been designing award-winning hi-fi cables and accessories for more than 35 years. Its experienced and highly talented engineers are proud to be part of a team which has produced so many truly iconic designs, furthered the boundaries of sonic performance and set standards against which other brands are measured. Focusing solely on scientific principles, QED has created a range of cable products which unleash the potential of any hi-fi or home cinema system. Enthusiasts choose QED cables, secure in the knowledge they will convey the very best performance their equipment can deliver. Each QED range boasts outstanding hi-fi and home cinema cables that combine precision engineering and stunning design to produce a class leading performance.
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CUSTOM INSTALLATION About Us
Hi-Fi & Home Cinema
RAKO Flatscreens & Projectors
Loudspeakers
Accessories
Custom Install
Control panels
MULTI-ROOM AUDIO These systems provide the convenience of selecting what you want to listen to from wherever you are in the house. Quality options vary widely these days so you can choose exactly how much you want to spend, room by room. They avoid clashes of interest too: you can listen to your new CD in the lounge while your partner listens to their favourite track in the kitchen! And, of course, both speakers and equipment can be hidden. Early switching boxes have given way to touch pads in each room, sometimes built into the wall like light switches, but now also appearing on devices like iPhones and iPads. These give you control over volume and source selection while the more sophisticated provide feed back such as radio station name, CD title, artist and track information. And nowadays some of these systems operate wirelessly, making installation both simple and inexpensive.
Introducing Rako Controls, a British company launched in 2002 with an ambition to provide a viable solution for lighting controls in the residential market. Focusing on customer service, Rako’s innovative approach has taken them to become a leading brand in the Smart Home market. Mood lighting systems that recall a pre-programmed scene at the touch of a button, offer sophistication, ease of use and energy saving, controlling all light sources and curtains and blinds, including dimming of LEDs. With seamless integration to home cinema, multi-room audio, security systems and with ‘holiday mode’ functions the Smart Home dream becomes a reality. Retrofittable wireless modules allow systems to be installed with the minimum of fuss and expanded later while CAT5 wired options cater for the largest of projects. With wireless/wired bridging even combined systems are possible. Controlled from stylish wall-pads, hand-held remotes, iPhone/iPad apps or even automated sensors or timed commands, the user has the power of control. Put simply, Rako offers everything a Smart Home needs from lighting control but with unprecedented ease of installation. 50
CUSTOM INSTALLATION About Us
Hi-Fi & Home Cinema
Flatscreens & Projectors
Loudspeakers
Accessories
Custom Install
A HOME CINEMA If it’s Home Cinema that excites you then it’s definitely time you called into one of our shops to see the latest technology in action. A Home Cinema is something the whole family will enjoy together (and one of the few things that will keep teenagers socialising with you!) We supply and install the best plasma screens, LCD displays and projectors, along with the most up-to-date audio electronics.
NEW BUILDING PROJECTS If you are about to embark on a refurbishment project, have an extension or new home built then this is the ideal time to think about Custom Installation. Perhaps you have been thinking about a loft or basement conversion for a home cinema? Whatever your plans, Audio T and Sevenoaks can do these installations for you - whether it’s just a case of hiding the wiring away safely or commissioning a cabinet maker or builder to provide the electronics with a stylish or concealed hide-away.
Want to know more? Email or pop into your local store to discuss your options. Click on www.sevenoaksci.co.uk or www.audio-t.co.uk for more details on the Custom Installation services that we offer.
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25th, 26th & 27th February 2011 • • •
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See and hear almost every product in this guide Meet the manufacturers and designers, often there in person Visit the What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision stand for a demonstration or an answer to any questions you might have See loads of the latest products, hot from the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas Get great deals on most purchases made at the Show Win great prizes in the Show competition Easy to get too, right in the heart of Bristol and next to the new Cabot Circus shopping and entertainment area Easy parking next to the hotel A great day out for all the family The Show’s 24th successful year in 2011! Bristol 2011 prices: Adults £9.00 Students/Senior Citizens (over 65) £6.00 Accompanied Children under 16 FREE 2-Day ticket: Adults £15, Students/Senior Citizens (over 65) £10 Dates in 2012: 24th, 25th & 26th February In association with:
www.bristolshow.co.uk
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See and hear almost every product in this guide See the first public announcement of the What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision Award winners for 2011! Visit the What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision stand for a demonstration or an answer to any questions you might have Get great deals on most purchases made at the Show Win great prizes in the Show competition The Show is on the edge of Manchester’s extensive shopping and entertainment district with Harvey Nichols & Selfridges nearby Car parking is easy with many local spaces A great day out for all the family The Show’s 13th successful year in 2011! Manchester 2011 prices: Adults £7.00 Student/Senior Citizens (over 65) £4.00 Accompanied Children under 16 FREE In association with:
www.manchestershow.co.uk
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KINGSTON
HOLBORN
GUILDFORD
GLASGOW
EXETER
EPSOM
EPSOM
ENFIELD
DUBLIN
CHORLEYWOOD (Watford)
CHELTENHAM
CHELTENHAM
CHELSEA
CARDIFF
CAMBRIDGE
CAMBERLEY
BROMLEY
BRISTOL
BRISTOL
BRIGHTON
BRIGHTON
BRENTWOOD
BOLTON
BLACKPOOL
BASINGSTOKE
ABERDEEN
STOCKISTS BY BRAND
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YEOVIL
WORCESTER
WITHAM
WEYBRIDGE
WARRINGTON
TUNBRIDGE WELLS
TUNBRIDGE WELLS
SWINDON
SWANSEA
SOUTHAMPTON
SOUTHAMPTON
SHEFFIELD
SEVENOAKS
READING
READING
PRESTON
PORTSMOUTH
POOLE
PLYMOUTH
OXFORD
OXFORD
NOTTINGHAM
NORWICH
MANCHESTER
MAIDSTONE
LOUGHTON
LINCOLN
LEEDS (Wetherby)
LANCASTER
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SOUND & VISION AT HOME THE ULTIMATE GUIDE 2011 FROM AUDIO T & SEVENOAKS ABERDEEN
CAMBERLEY
EPSOM
LOUGHTON
PORTSMOUTH
aberdeen@ssav.com
camberley@audio-t.co.uk
epsom@ssav.com
loughton@ssav.com
portsmouth@audio-t.co.uk
BASINGSTOKE
CAMBRIDGE
EPSOM
epsom@audio-t.co.uk
57 Crown Street AB11 6AH 01224 252797
173-175 London Road GU15 3JS 01276 685597
2 Feathers Lane RG21 7AS 01256 324311
17 Burleigh Street CB1 1DG 01223 304770
basingstoke@audio-t.co.uk
cambridge@ssav.com
BLACKPOOL
CARDIFF
EXETER
MANCHESTER
exeter@ssav.com
blackpool@audio-t.co.uk
cardiff@audio-t.co.uk
BOLTON
CHELSEA
403 Kings Road Chelsea SW10 0LR 020 7352 9466
bolton@audio-t.co.uk
chelsea@ssav.com
BRENTWOOD
CHELTENHAM
38 Winchcombe St. GL52 2LZ 01242 583960
28 Cowick Street St. EX4 1AL 01392 218895
GLASGOW
88 Great Western Rd. G4 9AD 0141 332 9655 glasgow@ssav.com
GUILDFORD
73b North Street GU1 4AW 01483 536666
brentwood@audio-t.co.uk
cheltenham@audio-t.co.uk
BRIGHTON
CHELTENHAM
HOLBORN
holborn@ssav.com
69 London Road BN1 4JE 01273 609431
14 Pittville Street GL52 2LJ 01242 241171
brighton@audio-t.co.uk
cheltenham@ssav.com
BRIGHTON
CHORLEYWOOD (Watford)
57 Western Road Hove BN3 1JD 01273 733338 brighton@ssav.com
BRISTOL
92b White Ladies Rd. Clifton BS8 2QN 0117 974 3727 bristol@ssav.com
BRISTOL
65 Park St. BS1 5PB 0117 926 4975 bristol@audio-t.co.uk
BROMLEY
39a East St. BR1 1QQ 020 8290 1988 bromley@ssav.com
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MAIDSTONE
96 Week Street ME14 1RL 01622 686366
134/6 Crwys Road CF24 4NR 029 2022 8565
30 Crown Street CM14 4BA 01277 264730
7-9 Goldings Hill IG10 2RW 020 8532 0770
15 Upper High Street KT17 4QY 01372 748888
81 Whitegate Drive FY3 9DA 01253 300599
33 Knowsley Street BL1 2AS 01204 395789
12 Upper High Street KT17 4QJ 01372 720720
22 Lower Road WD3 5LH 0845 504 6364
watford@ssav.com
DUBLIN
Unit 1 St. Gabriel's Court 18 +353 1 2751100 sales@sevenoaks.ie
ENFIELD
159a Chase Side EN2 0PW 020 8367 3132
enfield@audio-t.co.uk
guildford@ssav.com
144-148 Grays Inn Rd. WC1X 8AX 020 7837 7540
KINGSTON
maidstone@ssav.com
norwich@ssav.com
NOTTINGHAM
597-599 Mansfield Rd. NG5 2FW 0115 911 2121 nottingham@ssav.com
OXFORD
19 Old High Street Headington OX3 9HS 01865 765961 oxford@audio-t.co.uk
OXFORD
LANCASTER
PLYMOUTH
lancaster@audio-t.co.uk
LEEDS (Wetherby) 15 Horsefair Centre LS22 6JG 01937 586886 leeds@ssav.com
LINCOLN
20-22 Corporation St LN2 1HN 01522 527397 lincoln@ssav.com
oxford@ssav.com
107 Cornwall Street PL1 1PA 01752 226011 plymouth@ssav.com
POOLE
Latimer House 44-46 High Street BH15 1BT 01202 671677
swansea@audio-t.co.uk
SWINDON
READING
TUNBRIDGE WELLS
reading@ssav.com
tunbridgewells@ssav.com
preston@audio-t.co.uk
READING
29-29a St Giles Street NR2 1JN 01603 767605
9 High Street SA1 1LE 01792 474608
60 Fleet Street SN1 1RA 01793 538222
NORWICH
manchester@audio-t.co.uk
SWANSEA
43 Friargate PR1 2AT 01772 883958
65 Bridge St. M3 3BQ 0161 839 8869
43 Fife Road KT1 1SF 020 8547 0717
84 Penny Street LA1 1XN 01524 39657
PRESTON
3-4 The Walk King Street RG1 2HG 0118 959 7768
41 St Clements OX4 1AG 01865 241773
kingston@ssav.com
29 London Road North End PO2 0BH 023 9266 3604
4 Queens Walk Broad Street Mall RG1 7QF 0118 958 5463
reading@audio-t.co.uk
SEVENOAKS
109-113 London Road TN13 1BH 01732 459555 sevenoaks@ssav.com
SHEFFIELD
Ponsford Studio 577-609 London Road S2 4HS 0114 255 5861 sheffield@ssav.com
SOUTHAMPTON 12 Hursley Road Chandlers Ford SO53 2FU 023 8025 2827
southampton@audio-t.co.uk
SOUTHAMPTON 33 London Road SO15 2AD 023 8033 7770
southampton@ssav.com
swindon@audio-t.co.uk
28-30 St Johns Road TN4 9NT 01892 531543
TUNBRIDGE WELLS 6 High Street TN1 1UX 01892 525666 tunbridge@audio-t.co.uk
WARRINGTON 88 Bridge Street WA1 2RF 01925 632179
warrington@audio-t.co.uk
WEYBRIDGE
43 Church Street The Quadrant KT13 8DG 01932 840859
weybridge@ssav.com
WITHAM
1 The Grove Centre CM8 2YT 01376 501733 witham@ssav.com
WORCESTER
Independence House The Trinity WR1 2PN 01905 619059 worcester@audio-t.co.uk
YEOVIL
14 Silver Street BA20 1HW 01935 700078 yeovil@ssav.com
poole@ssav.com
Please visit our websites for more detailed information, opening times and maps: www.audio-t.co.uk www.ssav.com
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