Hi-Fi Essentials
Hardware and treatment for a system you already own: headphones, DACs, amplifiers, streamers, isolation, racks and grounding. The next purchase after the system exists.
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This is the upgrade section rather than the starting point. It assumes you have a system, know roughly what it does well, and want to work out what to change next.
The order that usually works starts with the mechanical foundation. A rack that resonates undermines everything sitting on it, so proper support and isolation come first. Then the source, because nothing downstream can recover what a poor source has already lost. Then the electronics, and last the treatments that sit around the edges of a system, such as grounding.
Some of what is here is uncontested. Speaker stands, isolation feet and a rigid rack do measurable and audible things. Other categories, grounding in particular, divide opinion sharply, and we say so on the pages where that applies. What we will not do is recommend something we have not heard, or call a component essential when your system does not need it. Tell us what you are running and what you want to improve, and we will give you a straight answer.
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£957.50Ex. VATThe Audeze LCD-X Open-Back Headphones stand as the pinnacle of professional audio excellence, earning acclaim as the go-to choice for award-winning artists and engineers since their introduction in 2013. Renowned for their transparency and reliability, these headphones offer an unmatched blend of accuracy and precision, making them indispensable for both studio professionals and audiophiles alike.
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£1,415.83Ex. VAT
The Audeze MM-500 Open-Back Leather Headphones are a game-changer in the realm of professional audio, endorsed by none other than Grammy-winning producer Manny Marroquin himself. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail and refined in one of the world's most esteemed studios, these headphones are purpose-built to deliver mixes that consistently translate with the emotion intended by the artist.
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£332.50Ex. VAT
The Audeze MM-100 Open-Back Leather Headphones redefine the concept of portability without compromising on professional-grade audio quality. Designed to bring the precision and reliability of a professional studio to any environment, these headphones offer all-day comfort and uncompromising sound reproduction.
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£3,332.50Ex. VATThe Audeze LCD-5 Open-Back Leather Headphones represent the pinnacle of headphone engineering, offering unparalleled performance and comfort. Building upon the legacy of Audeze's LCD series, which has set the standard for planar magnetic headphone performance over the past decade, the LCD-5 introduces groundbreaking improvements in drivers, ear pads, and frame design to deliver a new standard of excellence in both performance and comfort.
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£37.46Ex. VATThe Vogels SWM 4111 Wall Mount for Sonos Speaker Era 100 is the perfect solution for maximising your Sonos Era 100 speakers' potential. Its versatile design allows for precise adjustments, with a swivel range of up to 70° and a tilt range of 30°, enabling you to customise the angle of your speakers for optimal sound projection.
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£37.46Ex. VATThe Vogels SWM 4111 Wall Mount for Sonos Speaker Era 100 is the perfect solution for maximising your Sonos Era 100 speakers' potential. Its versatile design allows for precise adjustments, with a swivel range of up to 70° and a tilt range of 30°, enabling you to customise the angle of your speakers for optimal sound projection.
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£54.12Ex. VATThe Vogels SWM 4131 Wall Mount for Sonos Speaker Era 300 in Black is a must-have accessory for Sonos enthusiasts looking to elevate their listening experience. With its ability to tilt and swivel, this mount allows users to customise the angle of their Sonos Era 300 speakers for optimal sound projection, ensuring that every note and beat is delivered with precision.
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£54.12Ex. VATThe Vogels SWM 4131 Wall Mount for Sonos Speaker Era 300 in Black is a must-have accessory for Sonos enthusiasts looking to elevate their listening experience. With its ability to tilt and swivel, this mount allows users to customise the angle of their Sonos Era 300 speakers for optimal sound projection, ensuring that every note and beat is delivered with precision.
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£83.29Ex. VATThe Vogels SFS 4113 Speaker Stand for Sonos Speaker Era 100 is an essential accessory for Sonos enthusiasts seeking to enhance their listening experience without the hassle of drilling holes in walls. This stand positions the Sonos Era 100 speaker at the ideal height, directing the sound directly at the listener's ears for optimal audio immersion.
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£83.29Ex. VATThe Vogels SFS 4113 Speaker Stand for Sonos Speaker Era 100 is an essential accessory for Sonos enthusiasts seeking to enhance their listening experience without the hassle of drilling holes in walls. This stand positions the Sonos Era 100 speaker at the ideal height, directing the sound directly at the listener's ears for optimal audio immersion.
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£99.96Ex. VATThe Vogels SFS 4133 Speaker Stand for Sonos Speaker Era 300 offers an unparalleled opportunity to elevate your Sonos listening experience without the need for wall-mounted installations. Specifically tailored for the Sonos Era 300 speaker, this stand positions the speaker at an optimal height, ensuring that sound is directed precisely at ear level for maximum audio immersion.
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£99.96Ex. VATThe Vogels SFS 4133 Speaker Stand for Sonos Speaker Era 300 offers an unparalleled opportunity to elevate your Sonos listening experience without the need for wall-mounted installations. Specifically tailored for the Sonos Era 300 speaker, this stand positions the speaker at an optimal height, ensuring that sound is directed precisely at ear level for maximum audio immersion.
