The Monitor Audio Bronze 2 has won ‘Best standmount speaker £200-£400’ in the Stereo Speakers category at the 2016 What Hi-Fi? awards. What Hi-Fi? Verdict – “This latest generation of Bronze 2 is arguably the best yet. This is a truly complete speaker for the money”. The Bronze 2 also … Continue reading →
Why use diamond for tweeter domes? It may seem extravagant, but the move is simply an extension of B&W’s pursuit of the perfect loudspeaker. One element of our quest for the best is the development of drive units that neither add nor subtract from the signal. In a tweeter, that … Continue reading →
Looking to Upgrade your 5.1 Theater to a 7.1 and not sure what surround speaker type to go for? A surround sound speaker system means five, six or seven speakers plus a subwoofer . In addition to selecting the number of speakers (or channels) you want for a surround sound … Continue reading →
The subwoofer is a vital element in good home theater sound, because aside from the obvious dynamic benefits it can impart, a sub can also open up the midrange, contribute to musical bass lines and even drive the room’s acoustics more effectively. However, a bad subwoofer will do more harm … Continue reading →
The midrange is where the real musical action is invariably found, and a smooth midband is an invaluable loudspeaker quality. Enter Kevlar. It’s been B&W’s cone material of choice since 1974, and with good reason. The basic woven fabric is first impregnated with a stiffening resin that cures during the … Continue reading →
With your budget decided, the next step is to book a series of demonstrations with a specialist hi-fi dealer. We’ll cover that in more depth in our Buying Advice section, but the basic points are these: while judging a product on its brand name the quality of your dealer’s demonstration … Continue reading →
So, how should you go about building a hi-fi speaker system? The first and most crucial element is deciding on a budget. That is essentially a personal issue but be aware that certain other factors should be considered when deciding how much you should spend and what you should spend … Continue reading →
Entertaining in the summer is almost always a delight, so why not take your music with you? You needn’t compromise on sound quality with portable radios or other compact audio systems as weatherproof outdoor speakers can deliver much the same hi-fi quality as conventional indoor designs. They can also be … Continue reading →
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