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Atlas vs QED vs Chord Company Speaker Cables – Which British Brand Is Right for Your Hi-Fi?

Atlas, QED, and Chord Company are three of the most respected British speaker cable brands. Each takes a different engineering approach and appeals to a different type of listener. Here is how they compare.

Phillip Powell 15 March 2026 9 min

Our 5 Most Reviewed Hi-Fi Products of 2025

Every year, thousands of customers turn to reviews to help guide their hi-fi upgrade decisions. In 2025, a clear pattern emerged. Certain products were not only chosen again and again, but were consistently rated at the very top by real users living with them day to day. This article highlights the five most reviewed products of 2025, ranked using a blended approach that considers both the number of reviews and the average customer rating. The result is a list that reflects genuine ownership experience rather than short-term hype.

Phillip Powell 21 December 2025 9 min

Which Chord Cable Should I Upgrade First? A Guide to Getting the Best Results

Upgrading your system with Chord Company cables is one of the most effective ways to unlock more from your hi-fi or AV setup. But with a broad range of analogue, digital, speaker and power cables available, knowing where to begin can be a challenge. This guide helps you prioritise upgrades based on the signal path and your system’s needs, so you can experience the greatest benefit at each step.

Phillip Powell 2 August 2025 6 min

Chord PowerHAUS S6 Review

The PowerHAUS S6 by Chord Company is a high-end, 6-way power block, distinct for its lack of series filtering and electronic noise-inducing components, ensuring a clean, dynamic performance from hi-fi systems. It employs parallel ARAY technology and features a robust aluminium casing for electrical isolation and reduced microphonic interference. Internally, it boasts high-quality cable shielding and conductors and a unique wiring arrangement with parallel bus bars to minimise electronic noise. The PowerHAUS S6’s advanced design and technology make it an ideal choice for audiophiles seeking to elevate their sound experience without compromising on build quality or audio fidelity.

Stevyn Durham 17 November 2023 7 min

Top Tips : Keeping To One Hi-Fi Cable Brand

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...)

Futureshop 8 January 2020 6 min

Must Haves: Phono Audio Cables

Phono Audio Cables are arguably the most used cables for any type of Audio set-ups. With different materials, construction processes and shielding, each cable can offer a unique build that differs from others and each brand aims for their own signature sound. Being one of the most used cables means there are many different varieties available so we’ve made our own list of which audio cables are a must-have: (Continue reading...)

Futureshop 4 December 2019 5 min

Must Haves: Essential Speaker Cables for Superior Audio Quality

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...)

Futureshop 3 April 2019 6 min

Must Haves: Top Ethernet Cable Picks for Superior Connectivity

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...)

Futureshop 2 January 2019 7 min

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