Hi-Fi

Latest News

SoundBridge HomeMusic from Pinnacle connects stereo to PC wirelessly
Stream music over your Wi-Fi network 11 January 2007 12:08 GMT
Pinnacle System has introduced another way for you to stream music from your PC to your stereo – via the SoundBridge HomeMusic Player.

The device connects to your stereo so that you can play audio tracks saved on your PC on your stereo via your home Wi-Fi network.
CES 2007: JVC launches four iPod and XM satellite ready Hi-Fi systems
Boom boxes and speaker sets 7 January 2007 16:15 GMT
JVC has announced a range of audio devices that will support both Apple's iPod and XM Satellite's radio service at CES 2007 in Las Vegas.

Four new audio products include the UX-EP300, a 2.1-channel DVD theater system featuring 3D Phonic Front Sound technology;...
Denon releases D-F103HRDAB Network Hi-Fi with built-in hard drive
Store music or play from your PC's music library 30 November 2006 10:19 GMT
Denon has modified its D-F102DAB mini hifi system to create the D-F103HRDAB Network Hi-Fi, which it calls "A 21st Century Stereo System".

The new set-up features a wide range of radio reception, including DAB, FM, and internet; it also plays and rips CDs to...
Denon launches S-81DAB Stereo System with integrated iPod support
Expensive system features dedicated front socket for iPod connection 30 October 2006 13:46 GMT
Denon has added to its Smart “Life” series with the S-81DAB Stereo System, which it markets as having full iPod integration as standard.

The device features blue-lit controls on the front, and supports MP3 CDs as well as regular. There’s a dedicated iPod socket...
Evesham launches SoundWords Radio CD
Not a dock connector in site 19 October 2006 16:05 GMT
Evesham has launched a new hi-fi system without the words “iPod” and “dock” attached to the name.

The SoundWords Radio CD from Creative plays regular CDs as well as MP3 CDs, and incorporates an AM/FM radio tuner with 24 station presets and two alarms.
Bose launches the Acoustic Wave music system II
Improvements include even better sound quality and support for MP3 CDs 6 October 2006 15:46 GMT
Bose has brought the second generation of its Acoustic Wave music system, which incorporates new sound technology, to the UK.

Like all Bose products, the Acoustic Wave system does not come cheap at £885. It’s designed around a 2.3 meter long “waveguide” that is...
Pure Digital upgrades its micro hi-fi to create the DMX-60
Full feature set just got better 7 September 2006 16:21 GMT
Pure Digital, the specialists in DAB radios, has made a few tweaks to its micro hi-fi unit, the DMX-50, to produce the DMX-60.

The new DMX-60 supports the Electronic Programme Guide, which gives listings for a week so that users can choose the programmes that...
IFA 2006: Denon launch HDD based D-F103 mini Hi-Fi
Stores up to 700 albums 3 September 2006 14:15 GMT
Denon has announced its first hard drive based music system at IFA 2006 in Berlin, Germany.

The mini components system called the D-F103, will allow storage of up to 10,000 audio files or around 700CDs with the ability to rip CDs directly from the included CD...
Denon unveils D-F102DAB mini hifi system
Includes input for iPod and record deck 30 August 2006 12:04 GMT
Denon has revised its mini hifi system for the seventh time to bring out the D-F102DAB, a small, unobtrusive system that connects today’s and yesterday’s audio technology.

As usual, Denon tells us that the speakers are tuned specifically for UK ears, which makes...
Slim Devices Wi-Fi Transporter promises to make CD player obsolete
The makers say they expected it to make CD players obsolete 25 July 2006 19:44 GMT
A new wireless music player has been launched today that promises to surpass the sound quality of even the most sophisticated high-end compact disc players.

Called the Transporter, the unit created by Slim Devices promises to also offer a broad range of options...
Philips releases compact Micro Hi-Fi System
Three cubes can be arranged separately 5 June 2006 12:17 GMT
Philips has released the Micro Hi-Fi System MC108, which consists of three cubes that measure 150x150x200mm each.

It promises to project loud volume from small speakers, with 2x4W music power and Dynamic Bass Boost for sound enhancement.

Dynamic Bass...
B&O launch SD compatible Beosound4
SD the way forward supposedly 6 April 2006 10:19 GMT
Bang & Olufsen have launched a new compact audio system - the BeoSound 4, that allows you to copy radio and CD music to an SD card slot so you can share your music with others.

Featuring a built-in CD player, FM radio, and SD (Secure Digital) card slot the...