From the moment Future Shop staff entered the High End AV show in Hong Kong’s beautiful convention centre, it was clear that this was no ordinary trade show. The long lines of audiophile delegates zig-zagged patiently to experience the largest display of cutting edge high end AV technologies. This display of passion for music and the technologies that enable the human ear to access it, was the one thing that bound delegates and exhibitors throughout this event. (Continue reading...)
The world of high-fidelity audio is driven by a quest for perfection, where every component in the audio chain plays a vital role. Among these components, speaker cables are often overlooked, yet they can significantly impact the overall listening experience. In this article, we will undertake a thorough comparison between two esteemed contenders: the AudioQuest Rocket 11 and the QED XT40i speaker cables. By examining their design, construction, performance, and value, we aim to assist audio enthusiasts in making an informed decision.(Continue reading...)
Navigating the quagmire of different audio & video cable brands is not easy. There are a huge number of manufacturers developing cutting edge technologies. Each company manufactures hundreds of different cables all in many different lengths so how should you decide which company and which cable suits you and your AV set up? Each AV cable manufacturer aspires to a variety of brand values and a distinctive sound that they wish to offer (Continue reading...)
Accessories are often forgotten and unknown aspects of improving your audiovisual experience. Sometimes the biggest improvements can come from the smallest of objects, for example, isolation products for your amplifiers which can effectively prevent excess static and vibration from being detrimental to the performance of your equipment. With many upgrades available, here is our list of must-haves to show you the possibilities: (Continue reading...)
Nowadays where there are clusters of power cables and connections all around, digital signals can be susceptible to interference which will degrade the signal being received at point B. There are however many USB cables made to carry signals less susceptible for various lengths and actually improve what will be seen or heard. Here is what we think you need to consider for that important upgrade: (Continue reading...)
Speaker Cables have and always will be the staple for all Hi-FI systems. A good speaker cable can truly reveal the potential of your speakers and enter you into another world. Over the years, technology for speaker cables has been researched thoroughly and now there are many top-of-the-range cables brimming with innovation to bring you the best sound possible. Here we have a list of our top picked must-haves when it comes to speaker cables: (Continue reading...)
Newer HDMI cables run a specification called HDMI 2.0 that improves the limit of the bandwidth they can carry and allows higher resolution signals to be sent from your sources to your TV. On top of improving the conductors in HDMI cables, there is also an improvement on shielding and protection to prevent the signal being interfered with by nearby power cables and power supplies. We have compiled a list of HDMI cables that we recommend for being must-haves: (Continue reading...)
Ethernet Cables are becoming increasingly more popular with the increase of streamers and streaming services for audiovisual distribution. By using higher performance level ethernet cables within networked situations, there can be a noticed increase in the quality of audio and visual being streamed due to better shielding preventing interference and more conductive materials being used within. Here are our top picks that will help you to delve into improving your streaming experiences: (Continue reading...)
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