Many manufacturers of architectural speakers claim that the sound quality of their products is equal to that of conventional cabinet speakers. However, certain requirements have to be met for this to be possible. The crucial question: Open or Closed Design for Built-in Speakers? To understand these …
The new HDMI 2.1 standard has been around on paper for a while, but has only recently become actually available in devices. One of the innovations is the Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) . But which improvements does it bring and who are they for? HDMI 2.1 was announced at the beginning of …
One might think that loudspeakers have long been so technically mature that innovation is no longer possible. But there are always clever developers who discover interesting innovations in other areas of technology and use them successfully in loudspeaker construction. The latest example of this is …
The Japanese manufacturer Technics is currently at full throttle, it seems. After the announcing the anniversary model SL-1210GAE Limited Edition a few weeks ago, the Osaka-based firm is already burning another fireworks display of novelties. TECHNICS SU-R1000 - Reference Class Integrated Amplifier …
With the new MAJIK DSM, Linn is exactly in tune with the current zeitgeist. The minimalist all-in-one system is aimed at both experienced hi-fi fans and newcomers. Whether you are about to take the first step towards audiophile music playback, want to reduce the size of your home equipment without …
The vinyl revival has been going on for years, and it shows no signs of slowing down. More records are being pressed, bought and listened to than in a very long time and more and more newcomers and returnees are joining the vibrant vinyl fan scene. For many, the enjoyment of analog music has …
*** UPDATE: This is a revised version of an older post with new information. "Hi-Fi" and "Outdoor", that sounds like a contradiction. But with the right technology it is, in fact, not only possible to have music play in your outdoor areas but to actually enjoy it in very good quality. Of course you …
At the ISE 2019, the Danish manufacturer Lyngdorf announced the TDAI-1120 integrated amplifier. Despite its narrow width of just 30 centimeters, the ultra-compact device offers an enormous range of features. Modern Equipment and RoomPerfect - Lyngdorf TDAI 1120 The new amplifier works with the same …
For some time now, the annual CES in Las Vegas has not just been about home entertainment. Rather, the trade show has developed into a over-all high-tech event at which the technologies of the future are shown. This sometimes has surprising or even bizarre consequences: Sony stunned this year with …
Hardly any other topic divides the hi-fi community as effectively as the discussion about the benefits and effects of expensive cables. The spectrum of opinions ranges from staunch doubters who swear by their hardware store wires to almost fanatical proponents of esoterically expensive cable lore. …
+++ UPDATE 04/29/2020 +++ With the firmware version DOS 2.10.0, extensive multiroom functions are now available for Phantom Premiere and Reactor. In conjunction with the new version 1.11 of the Devialet app, which is also available immediately, several audio systems can be combined in playback …
Chord Electronic's mobile D/A converter and headphone amplifier MOJO has been inspiring the discerning headphone community since its market launch a few years ago: So much sound from such a small device is still unmatched. And with the additional module POLY, the compact sound artist can be …
How big can a television be? "Bigger!" Is Samsung's answer. As early as 1953, Ray Bradbury dreamed of screens that would take up an entire wall of the room. When François Truffaut filmed his novel “Fahrenheit 451” 13 years later, the director found that a little too far-fetched and he replaced the …
Mu-so Qb 2 is the name of the youngest member of the multi-award-winning all-in-one wireless family from British hi-fi specialist Naim Audio. With cutting-edge hardware and software and completely new features, the Mu-so Qb 2 offers incredible performance. The distinctive design of the predecessor …
Summertime is travel time! If you don't want to forego high-quality music enjoyment while on the move, we have put together some tips for you here. Your own music always with you First of all, of course, the question arises, where does the music you hear on vacation come from? It is of course …
The history of the hi-fi manufacturer Bowers & Wilkins is truly impressive. For decades, the British brand has stood for the high art of loudspeaker construction. With the unrivaled Nautilus and the constantly updated 800 series, B&W has set the standards by which the rest of the hi-fi …
With the CLASSIC series, the German manufacturer Audio Physic has been proving for years that elegant design and innovative loudspeaker technology can also be successfully combined in the medium price segment. The latest example of this is the new CLASSIC 25. As one of the first dealers worldwide, …
Text: Andreas Günther; Photos: Photocase, Shutterstock This article originally appeared in 0dB - The Magazine of Passion N ° 3 Why do minor keys make us sad, why do we rejoice in music that uses a major scale? Because an ancient Greek overheard the planets on their orbits. Bach and the Beatles …
Text: Olaf Adam; Photos: purSonic, Shutterstock This article originally appeared in 0dB - The Magazine of Passion N ° 3 Enjoying music and modern home design don't go together? Not true if you know how to do it! Speakers are a horror for most interior designers. Technical equipment can easily be …
Text: Olaf Adam; Photos: Shutterstock, Wikimedia Commons This article originally appeared in 0dB - The Magazine of Passion N ° 3 Rock 'n' Roll or Beethoven? Picasso or Hopper? Cozy Sunday on the sofa or an alpine hike? We perceive different things as beautiful. But is there such a thing as "True …
Text: Olaf Adam; Photos: Avantgarde Acoustic This article originally appeared in 0dB - The Magazine of Passion N ° 3 With the unusual concept of the ZERO 1, Avantgarde Acoustic caused a sensation and amazement in the hi-fi scene a few years ago. But that was just the beginning. Only now does it …
Text: Olaf Adam; Photos: Olaf Adam, Matthias Poltrock This article originally appeared in 0dB - The Magazine of Passion N ° 3 In his work he lets his gaze wander over the world's metropolises, but prefers to stay in Westphalia himself. NO LIFE WITHOUT ART "Oh no, this has nothing to do with free …
The headphone specialists Sennheiser took their time, but their first wireless in-ears are really good right from the start. The MOMENTUM True Wireless follow the current trend and connect to smartphones and each other via Bluetooth. The radio connection to the phone is not only used to transmit …
Text: Olaf Adam; Photos: Architettura Sonora This article originally appeared in 0dB - The Magazine of Passion N ° 3 Eric Kingdon is something like the golden ear at Sony. For the last few decades he has been responsible for fine-tuning the hi-fi products of the Japanese entertainment group. But …
Text: Olaf Adam; Photos: Architettura Sonora This article originally appeared in 0dB - The Magazine of Passion N ° 3 ARS VIVENDI - Hardly any other area is so associated with the proverbial Italian way of life as Tuscany. The landscape! The wine! The food! The people! And now also: the speakers! …
Text: Olaf Adam; Photos: Olaf Adam, PETERS SchokoWelt This article originally appeared in 0dB - The Magazine of Passion N ° 3 Let it be said once and for all to all work-out maniacs and indulgence contemptors: Chocolate Makes You Happy! This is due to certain ingredients in cocoa, to the …
Text: Olaf Adam; Photos: Olaf Adam, Technics This article originally appeared in 0dB - The Magazine of Passion N ° 3 There is probably no other audio product where precision is as crucial as with a turntable. A diamond needle as thin as a hair is pulled through the record groove at the end of a …
As the undisouted leader of the multiroom music streaming market, Sonos is mainly known for its wireless speakers and soundbars, which combine wireless music reception and playback in compact all-in-one systems. But right from the start, the Americans also thought a step further and had streaming …
Text & Photos: Olaf Adam This article originally appeared in 0dB - The Magazine of Passion N ° 3 For Manfred Diestertich, chief developer of Audio Physic, the enemy of good sound is quickly recognized: vibrations; more precisely, those that cannot be controlled. A loudspeaker chassis is above …
Text: Olaf Adam; Photos: Fabio Lovino, Jerome Bonnet, Bill Douthart, WDR This article originally appeared in 0dB - The Magazine of Passion N ° 3 Singer. Musician, presenter, entertainer - for more than four decades, Götz Alsmann has been a kind of traveling salesman when it comes to entertainment. …
In the summer of 2018, Münster city center had to cope with the loss of a real music institution: JÖRGS CD-FORUM closed its doors forever after more than 30 years. For more than half his life Jörg Tollkötter, founder and owner of JÖRGS CD-FORUM, has been selling music on all kinds of sound …
The British-Portuguese company Innuos has been delighting experts and hi-fi fans alike with its ZEN music servers for several years. The design and price are right, the hardware is of high quality and optimized for musical purposes, and a self-developed operating system ensures both the best …
The successful music servers ZEN, ZENith and ZENmini from Innuos are now available in a new MkIII version. Improvements have been made to the power supplies and software in particular, and storage space and connectivity have also been improved. Owners of current models can also benefit from many …
Even if they have only been on the headphone market for a few years, the French manufacturer's Elear, Utopia and Clear are recognized as the best headphones in their respective classes. What they have in common is the so-called open construction without a sealing outer shell, which usually enables …
Dynaudio has been developing and manufacturing its loudspeakers in Skanderborg, Denmark, since 1977. And seldom is this formulation as justified as it is here, because if you ignore a few crossover components, Dynaudio actually builds everything itself, including housings and chassis. This even …
The multiroom specialist BLUESOUND has ignited the next development stage of its technology platform. The devices of the new generation 2i promise better sound, more flexibility and even more fun with your own music collection. Bluesound has always had the reputation of being the slightly better …
The 600 series has always represented the entry into the high-end world of sound from Bowers & Wilkins. In its sixth generation, the series is now receiving an extensive update. The future 600 series will contain four completely redesigned loudspeakers; In addition, the existing subwoofers were …
Anyone who has ever been caught by the cinema virus will not let go of their love for film anytime soon. And the most fun is to celebrate this love in your own four walls with high quality. With a projector, motorized screen and surround system, this is more than successful in the living room, but …
Listening to the record is a matter of attitude, this is particularly true for the numerous parameters that influence the contact between the needle and the record groove. The tricky adjustment of the azimuth is not easy. Ansgar Sperling is known to be particularly careful with such things and has …
Ever since the subject of hi-fi at the CES in Las Vegas no longer plays a role, the position of the annual High End in Munich has been clear: it is without a doubt the most important hi-fi trade fair in the world. The rush is correspondingly large - both in the run-up to the stand areas that have …
Many homeowners considering a cinema in their own four walls will sooner or later consider the basement. There is often enough space that can be planned here, the cinema installation would not compress the design of the living area and the structural conditions are usually good in order to be able …
Even if the record is successful and hi-fi fans continue to buy CDs diligently - digital and data storage-free music enjoyment is definitely the future. And for various reasons: Today, the inclined audiophile can download high-resolution music with a quality potential that is far beyond the …
With the new TDAI-3400 integrated amplifier, Lyngdorf presents a real bolide - 2x 400 watts, integrated network player, the optional 4K HDMI module and of course the well-known ROOMPERFECT room measurement make the TDAI-3400 the ideal amplifier for modern audiophile requirements! We want to give …
If you are looking for innovative solutions, you just have to try something out. At least that's what Sony says and is happily experimenting with products under the umbrella term LSPX ("Life Space UX"), where the return-on-investment is at least not directly in the foreground. But in the long term …
Like hardly any other brand, Leica stands for the fine art of photography. And it is precisely this art that the manufacturer of high-quality cameras and lenses celebrates in Leica galleries around the world. On September 16, 2017, the fifth location in Germany opened with the Leica Galerie NRW. …
Text: Olaf Adam; Photos: Bernd C. Gassner, Olaf Adam This article originally appeared in 0dB - The Magazine of Passion N ° 2 “You just cling to your clod.” Some people may say such a sentence lightly, but only a few should have such good reasons as Martin Schulze Rötering. Because the "Scholle" he …
Text & Photos: Olaf Adam This article originally appeared in 0dB - The Magazine of Passion N ° 2 Wolfgang Lücke looks back on a thoroughly musical career. He financed his business studies as a roadie, organized internationally important skate and music events for the first German skateboard …
Text: Olaf Adam, Photos: Burmester Audiosysteme, Jens Ahner This article originally appeared in 0dB - The Magazine of Passion N ° 2 When company founder Dieter Burmester died in 2015, many worried about how things would go on with one of the most famous figureheads for German hi-fi. However, the …
If you look at the products of the EXPERT or PHANTOM series from Devialet, you will find the most modern digital technology and an absolutely future-oriented design. So one cannot blame the French for living in the past. But for all their love of technology, the Devialet team consists primarily of …
The annual size race of TV manufacturers could have come to a final conclusion at this year's CES in January. The THE WALL presented by Samsung is not only impressive today with a 146-inch (3.70 m) screen diagonal, which will be difficult to surpass with existing technologies. In addition, the …
Text: Olaf Adam • Photos: NASA, TESLA, Shutterstock (Kathy Hutchins, AoC) This article originally appeared in 0dB - The Magazine of Passion N ° 2 Elon Musk obviously enjoys shaking up established industries. As early as 1995 he and his brother founded a business directory called Zip2 in the then …
Text & photos: Tobias Zoporowski This article originally appeared in 0dB - The Magazine of Passion N ° 2 A small car repair shop in the Voreifel between Bonn and Cologne. It smells like gasoline, rubber and oil. On the middle of three lifting platforms, a '66 Mustang is splashing around while …
Interview: Olaf Adam • Photo: Technics This article originally appeared in 0dB - The Magazine of Passion N ° 2 At first Technics was a synonym for solid hi-fi from Japan, then the name developed into a cult DJ brand and then disappeared from the market. A few years ago, the parent company Panasonic …
Text: Olaf Adam Photos: SEN Promotion, HFN Music This article originally appeared in 0dB - The Magazine of Passion N ° 2 His stage name is simply his last name, his band is also called that and the first EP he called simply “Trentemøller”. What at first glance sounds like the typical approach of an …
Avantgarde Acoustic horn loudspeakers are always something special. The manufacturer from the Odenwald deliberately relies on the sound-enhancing properties of the horn shape, copied from nature, because this makes it possible to build speakers that come as close as possible to the musical live …
With this new penthouse directly on the Ruhr, a couple are fulfilling a long-cherished dream home. An interior designer took care of the furnishings, and the owners secured an artist as a consultant for the decoration. So there is no question that the installed technology must also meet special …
Sometimes you have to treat yourself to something. This is probably what a successful entrepreneur from the Rhineland thought, after years of hard work, who fulfilled his very personal dream home. The impressive end result is characterized by a harmonious mix of styles of retro and modern, many …
Listening to music outdoors often means finding a compromise between what is technically feasible and what is optically justifiable. More or less ugly speakers want to be installed, hidden and camouflaged in such a way that they create the desired soundscape without disturbing the aesthetic …
Consumer electronics and building services that listen to your word - until recently that sounded like science fiction, but it has long been a reality and is developing into a real boom market. And in fact the idea is really cool. Instead of fiddling with a bunch of remote controls or finding the …
Bob Stuart is best known in the hi-fi scene as the co-founder and developer of Meridian Audio. For several years now, however, the Briton has been making a name for itself with the MQA audio codec. With this new format, Stuart wants nothing less than the digital music distribution to revolutionize …
At the CEDIA in Dallas a rumor suddenly circulated: There was something really new to see at Oppo. An Australian dealer then actually found the UDP-203, the future UHD player of the technology leader, at the booth and posted a few pictures. There has been no official announcement so far, which is …
Multiroom audio - the distribution of music in different rooms - is actually not a new phenomenon. Bose, Revox and B&O already had such "music distributors" in their range in the eighties, and systems designed and installed by experts have been around even longer. All of these early approaches …
With the new XD preamplifier, the horn loudspeakers from Avantgarde Acoustic are supplemented by an extremely powerful tool for sound and room adjustment. Horn expert Björn Brormann explains the advantages of the new technology and presents the Uno XD in detail.
It cannot be repeated often enough, the High End in Munich has long been recognized as the most important hi-fi fair in the world - and by a considerable margin. Even if some people from the industry in this country have apparently not yet realized this and are staying away from the event with …
"HiFi" and "Outdoor", that sounds like a contradiction. Because there is a persistent prejudice that only 'sound reinforcement' is possible outdoors and that you have the choice between 'big and ugly' or 'small and bad'. Of course, this has not been true for a long time, on the contrary. Numerous …
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It is almost a truism, but it cannot be repeated often enough: The room acoustics have an enormous influence on the sound of the home hi-fi or home cinema system. But rarely do the components play in an acoustically ideal room. This is exactly where Vicoustic products come in, because the …
Perhaps the CES no longer has the status it had a few years ago, but the Las Vegas trade fair is still the first major industry event of the year and many manufacturers use it to present their news to the world. We were there and present the most important topics and highlights. And another label: …
As is well known, great events are casting their shadows ahead of them, and therefore it is hardly surprising that one of the dominant topics of the CES in Las Vegas (6-9.01.2016) was known weeks in advance. Because already during the last IFA it became clear where the (home cinema) journey is …
With the HD 800, Sennheiser has had what is probably the best dynamic headphones in the world in its range for several years. For a long time it was believed that its sonic precision, clarity and resolution were the measure of all things and could not be easily surpassed. It was certainly not easy, …
Devialet hi-fi products are not currently able to play music from UPnP / DLNA sources via the home network. With a MELCO N1 system, however, you can easily add this functionality to your system. All UPnP and DLNA sources, music stored on the MELCO system and all USB hard drives connected to the …
The high-end headphones from STAX enjoy an excellent reputation worldwide, not least because of the models in the successful Lambda series. Now, 36 years after its introduction, this is receiving a major revision and STAX is introducing two completely new models. In the sixties and seventies of the …
Hardly any other hi-fi segment has seen as much movement in recent years as the headphone market. And because headphones are so nice and small and handy, they often land on the gift table at Christmas too. But it is not always easy to find the right ear-flatterer among the almost unmanageable …
When hi-fi manufacturers talk about a new product, they like to use superlatives of all kinds, but they are always careful. The danger is too great that the claim that the new device is the best of its kind will call a competitor onto the scene to prove the incorrectness of this statement by means …
The AUDITORIUM Auftakt Compact is the first "Plug & Play" turntable from AUDITORIUM. Our turntable expert Herbert Linnemann, who introduces his "baby" in this video, was of course significantly involved in the development.
When a family was planning their new home in the eastern Ruhr area, an equipment detail was at the top of their wish list. A large and cozy home cinema should definitely find space in the new house, and in terms of picture and sound quality at the absolute top level. After all, all family members …
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The AUFTAKT COMPACT is the new little brother of the big AUFTAKT and offers excellent performance without any setup stress - unpack, connect and listen!
With the hugely successful HUGO, the inventors from Maidstone, UK, have already proven that their superior D / A converter technology is also convincing on the go. The sound of the pocket-sized headphone amplifier made such a lasting impression on hi-fi fans all over the world that the small mobile …
As you can see from the revolutionary new 800 series , the English manufacturer Bowers & Wilkins is currently happy to cut off old braids. So it comes as no surprise that the new generation of the Zeppelin desktop sound system comes without the iPhone dock that has been common up to now. …
We just can't get enough of each other ... All information about the new Bowers & Wilkins Series 800 Diamond D3: www.auditorium.de
One of the characteristic features of the 800 series since the first 801 is the structure with separate and decoupled enclosures for the bass, midrange and tweeter. In the more modern incarnations of the series, the midrange housing is rounded, which resulted in enormous rigidity for the housing …
The current new edition of the 800 series represents the most extensive revision of the reference series from Bowers & Wilkins. The combination of diamond tweeters and the new Continuum cones of the midrange drivers achieve a level of sound in these frequency ranges that previously seemed …
Bowers & Wilkins have been using Kevlar as the membrane material for the midrange drivers in their speakers for more than 40 years. During this time, this technology has been continuously developed and improved. Nevertheless, the engineers at B&W have always worked with other materials in …
Since the 80s of the last century, the Bowers & Wilkins 800 series has not only been the flagship loudspeaker of the British manufacturer, but also marks the absolute top of loudspeaker construction. The loudspeakers of the series are used as references in the best recording studios in the …
With MusicCast, Yamaha introduces the first truly fully integrated system for wireless music streaming. Radio-based multiroom systems have enjoyed great popularity for years. For a long time, top dog Sonos dominated this market practically alone, apart from the isolated solutions of individual …
With the Dali active loudspeakers, you are finally freed from the hassle of looking for the right stereo amplifiers, which are normally associated with a high-quality music experience. The Dali Zensor AX has a built-in 2 x 50 watt fully digital amplifier that sends the audio signal to both …
by Olaf Adam It started with Napster and Deezer, Spotify made it increasingly popular, and the spectacular launches of Tidal and Apple Music have finally dragged the subject into the mainstream light: streaming music is a huge thing, and for many no less than the future of Music distribution. But …
There isn't much to report yet, but what we know so far is more than curious: OPTICON will be called the new series and will include seven models from the start. DALI describes the series as a "newcomer" series, so it is aimed primarily at hi-fi and home cinema fans who are looking for a lot of …
LINN Space Optimization has been included in all DS and DSM devices from LINN since March 2015 and adapts the sound perfectly to your room and your speakers. So that you only hear the music and nothing else! The optimization technology derived from Exakt creates an acoustic model of the entire …
Streaming with Accuphase doesn't work? It works, and it's actually really fun. We show how. by Olaf Adam Accuphase was founded in Yokohama in 1972 and has been at the forefront of Japanese high-end hi-fi ever since. You shouldn't be fooled by the traditional champagne-colored housings or by the …
by Olaf Adam Four exciting days in Munich are behind us, and once again the HIGH END has set new records as a trade fair. More than 20,000 visitors roamed the exhibition halls and demonstration rooms, where manufacturers from 42 countries presented their innovations. The HIGH END once again …
From May 14th - 17th, 2015, the High End will once again take place in Munich - now recognized as the most important international hi-fi trade fair in the world. Of course we will be there to find out about the news and also report one or the other from there. If you want to stay up to date, we …
by Olaf Adam The first demos could be heard at the CES in January and the ISE in February, and the first details were recently presented in the USA: With DTS: X, DTS will soon be entering the 3D sound race. While the competition from Dolby Atmos and Auro 3D has been around for a while, it will be a …
On April 11th and 12th we once again organized the Analotage in the AUDITORIUM Hamm together with the German manufacturer. The German blues guitarist Wolfgang Bernreuther started with an exclusive concert on Friday evening. The native of Upper Palatinate carried the 100 guests away from the start …
Since the spectacular launch of Jay-Z's allegedly new streaming service Tidal, waves of enthusiasm have been as high as those of indignation. Time to try to get an overview ... by Olaf Adam What happened? If you believe pop rapper and internet entrepreneur Jay-Z, then Tidal represents nothing less …
Why room correction? Good loudspeakers, high-quality electronics, precise placement - all of this makes a really good hi-fi system. However, it is often forgotten that the room in which the system is located has a decisive influence on the actual sound. And in the vast majority of cases, the room …
by Olaf Adam An open, bright architecture, on different levels, with large windows, without doors and with only a few walls - this extremely modern design approach posed very special challenges for the AUDITORIUM team when planning the multimedia integration. But with a feeling for the wishes of …
"Actually, we are scientists ... because T + A means theory and application in terms of audio technology." This is how the T + A catalog for the brand new R series begins - and we got this impression when we presented these new devices in the At T + A and a small factory tour for a look behind the …
by Olaf Adam Since 2007, the Scottish manufacturer Linn has paved the way to pure, unadulterated sound with its digital DS systems. The DS software is now undergoing a comprehensive update that raises the sound quality of the digital circuit to a whole new level and enables extremely precise …
by Olaf Adam Music consists of high and low frequencies, and the more compact a speaker is, the more difficult it is for it to reproduce low frequencies. That is why loudspeaker systems with an additional subwoofer have long been established; in the home theater anyway, but increasingly also in the …
by Olaf Adam When a completely new building is pending, the integration of a multi-room system is easiest. All details, from the position of the operating units to the space required in the technical room and the cable routing can be planned precisely and optimally right from the start. It is then …
The Swiss company Revox has a long and rich history in the audio sector and has been listening to music in several rooms - new German: multiroom audio - for thirty years. Revox recently introduced Voxnet, a new system that is intended to revolutionize the enjoyment of music throughout the house. …
by Olaf Adam For four days at the beginning of each year, the eyes of the world will be on Las Vegas, because the consumer electronics show is actually expected to bring the big news in TV, HiFi and home cinema. But in recent years the CES news has been increasingly determined by 'smart' kitchens, …
CLASSÉ stands for sound competence from Canada and for the highest demands on quality and workmanship. We currently offer some of these exceptional devices as B-goods (possibly with small optical defects) at absolute special prices. Treat yourself to something and save up to 2,500 euros! (Click on …
Denon is equipping its HEOS by Denon multiroom music system with an extensive update. The latest version of the HEOS software and the app for iOS / Android with numerous additional functions is now available for all users to download free of charge. Multiroom just got easier with this update: The …
With the new sound format Dolby Atmos, the sound in the home theater becomes completely three-dimensional. It goes without saying that we had to try it out, and our Atmos demonstration has been running in Hamm since yesterday. Our Dolby Atmos installation in the AUDITORIUM Hamm. Before we opted for …
For years, purSonic soundboards have been our first choice when it comes to integrating loudspeakers into living spaces that is actually invisible. We are all the more pleased that the German manufacturer is presenting its latest development to the public for the first time in our new exhibition in …
Long announced, urgently expected, finally available - but unfortunately the new HDMI 2.0 standard creates more problems than it solves. Televisions and projectors with 4K or UHD resolution will only be able to show their full potential when real, high-quality 4k content is available. Nobody really …
The B&W Rhythm 'n' Blues Festival - as the largest indoor blues festival in Germany, always a special event - goes into its twelfth round. The headliner this year was none other than Manfred Mann with his Earth Band. Experience this extraordinary music evening as a customer of AUDITORIUM at a …
Everyone is talking about Dolby Atmos, the first AV receivers for this will be available shortly, and the first Blu-rays with the new audio format should also not be long in coming. But is it all just a scam to sell more speakers or is there really something behind it? An overview. Since 2012, not …
After a long development and beta phase, Linn is now adding the new Kazoo to the well-known Kinsky app, initially on the iPad, Mac and Windows PC and later on iPhone and Android devices. Kazoo promises a fancier design, more convenience when choosing music and should completely replace Kinsky in …
Alex has a good ear, but also really fun when there is a big bang in the home theater. With these films he pushes every surround system to its limits: (Bet No. 6 is a surprise?) You disagree with Alex's selection? We are looking forward to your comments! All Blu-rays can of course be bought or …
When good music, good picture and good sound come together, Björn is in his element. With these discs he creates a real concert atmosphere in the home theater! (Even though number 3 is not a live recording ...) You don't agree with Björn's selection? We are looking forward to your comments! All …
With all the preliminary planning, our experts have to overcome unexpected difficulties again and again when they drive to the customer to install a media solution. However, as our technicians Thomas Schmid and Christian Arnsberg learned on a project in Africa, distance is not always the biggest …
Jörg likes to look closely, he does not miss any noise or artifact. That is why his picture references are among the best that can be experienced on the home cinema screen: (Surprise: a film is even in black and white!) Have we forgotten a real home cinema eye-catcher? We look forward to your …
We have already briefly introduced them, and we have also reported on the High End. Now it is time to introduce the Dali RUBICON in more detail. Because this loudspeaker series comprising five models is already one of the hi-fi highlights of the year! To properly appreciate RUBICON, you first have …
Herbert Linnemann is our man for fine tones - preferably vinyl, of course! Here are his top 10 records that every hi-fi fan should have in their closet. (Tip: You definitely didn't expect number 10 in this list!) Did Herbert forget an important disc? We are looking forward to your comments! All …
Regular readers of our Facebook page ( facebook.com/Auditorium.Hifi ) have probably already noticed that we're having a lot of fun with the little HUGO chord . And not just us, as the daily new enthusiastic test reports from all over the world prove. In the first German test, Dirk Sommer from …
It's been a while, but here is a small overview of our highlights from the High End 2014 in Munich.
Brand ambassador Ken Ishiwata presented the new 8005 series from Marantz in Munich, consisting of an SACD player, network player and integrated amplifier. Your browser does not support the video tag
In Munich, NAD presented new members of the Masters family: the 7.1 preamplifier M17 and the matching power amplifier M27
At Dali in Munich, everything revolved around the new and promising Rubicon series.
In addition to expanding the successful Joy series to include a stylish CD player, the Swiss company mainly showed speakers in a new design. More of that!
The Italian loudspeaker builders from Sonus Faber will once again be showing a special trade fair highlight: The Sonus Faber Lilium, an elaborately designed and beautiful high-end loudspeaker Your browser does not support the video tag
In Munich, Lyngdorf showed the recently introduced TDAI-2170 and provided exciting insights into the inner workings of the intelligent stereo amplifier. Your browser does not support the video tag
Audiophysik is continuing the successful Classic series and introducing the Classic 20 with completely closed glass side panels. The bass driver moves inside the case:
The new mobile headphone amplifier Traveler from Lehmann Audio in the hands of Herbert:
The new Xeo stands out:
Helge Micklitz shows us the new Trinity: a highly attractive all-in-one device for a targeted 3000 euros.
The new components of the HV series are the highlight at T + A:
Our short visit to Audionet with Thomas Gessler, Hans Peter Ludwig and the new DNA I:
New XA integrated amplifier: Jürgen Schneider explains the innovations to Herbert Linnemann:
New pieces of jewelery from Thomas Fischer:
If the Bochum developers at AUDIONET start something, then do it right. And like to do it differently than everyone else would. The new DNA I, which will celebrate its premiere this week at the High End in Munich, is one such example. AUDIONET's hi-fi products have always been characterized by …
Our first HIGH END highlight is already certain, because DALI will be there from 15.-18. May an extremely interesting new loudspeaker family can be seen and heard in Munich. The new Rubicon series offers various technologies from the successful Epicon series at a significantly lower price. New …
Real high-end loudspeakers "Made in Germany" have been produced in tranquil Brilon for more than 25 years, which confidently bridge the gap between technical necessities and appealing design. We had to take a closer look at that! The 'parent company' of Audio Physic in the tranquil town of Brilon …
The home theater projectors from SIM2 combine fascinating design with the latest technology. Reason enough for the audience to make their way to Italy and the SIM2 production facility there. Far right: Sebastian Schwarte with fellow dealers in Pordenone / Italy Buying home theater components and …
Would you like to enjoy your favorite club, the popular series or current films on a beautiful, large TV? The 'telly' should not dominate the facility, but rather stay discreetly in the background when it is not in use? No problem, the AUDITORIUM experts will be happy to advise you on the options …
The registrations already indicated the great interest in our streaming workshop in advance. Whether it was the weather or the exciting topic, a few more guests stopped by spontaneously. Full house at the streaming workshop with Rainer Fink Audio streaming and computer hi-fi are currently the most …
With the VPL-HW40ES, Sony is setting a new price mark for SXRD projectors, the rich contrasts and natural color rendering of the technology have never been so cheap. The VPL-HW40 also offers 3D playback, the super-quiet (21dB!) Chassis and the high motion sharpness of its big brother HW55. Derived …
A Perfect Couple: Highland Park Single Malt & LINN Exakt System Last Friday, March 28th, 2014, we met dear guests at AUDITORIUM Hamm to celebrate two things that make life worth living: good music and fine single malt whiskey! The event had been fully booked for days, but we received inquiries …
'Passion for picture and sound', that inevitably also means passion for music. We are therefore particularly pleased to be able to support and present the MUENSTER MUSIC DAYS this year. The MUENSTER MUSIC DAYS 2014 take place as part of the SOUND LAKE CITY event program and are an invitation to …
Sometimes it is the supposedly small wishes that pose serious challenges for the auditorium planners. Just like in this bedroom that was to be given a television as part of a larger project. That sounds easy, but in the end the experts had to come up with a lot ... The situation As for the rest of …
Concert hall meets living room: A "Model D" system from Steinway-Lyngdorf faced a direct comparison with a real concert grand piano Bringing the concert experience into the living room is the goal of every hi-fi fan, but only a few systems in the world really succeed. That is why the makers of the …
Since 2002, HEIMKINO magazine has been presenting the award named after him for the best private movie theaters - the OSCAR of the home cinema scene, so to speak. Together with the client, we are pleased about the award for the best craftsmanship in the professional category. You can find more …
Record player in the auditorium We in the Auditorium love music, we love HiFi, and that's why we love turntables! The range of turntables in the auditorium is traditionally broad: high-quality entry -level models from Pro-Ject or Marantz provide an incredible amount of musical pleasure. The premium …
That's how television works! Plasma television in perfection. Technically in the top field anyway, the Samsung TV F8590 shows a new design language with its continuous metal design. The latest panel technology, in conjunction with Real Black Pro, ensures a fantastic image contrast. The integrated …
High-end sound thanks to high-tech material The 600 series is probably the most successful loudspeaker range from the British loudspeaker manufacturer Bowers & Wilkins and has always been characterized by an excellent price / performance ratio. Over the years, the series has been revised again …
The Canadian manufacturer's new Sigma series has been in the planning for some time and, according to rumors, should be available by the end of 2013. However, since it is a completely new development and the new series should ultimately do justice to the brand name, there were some delays. A market …
Streaming, the right way! Network workshop with Rainer Fink Network streaming is THE current hifi trend. But how does it actually work? What do I need for that? What do DSD, DXD, FLAC and WMV mean? And above all, how does it all sound ? Expert Rainer Finck answers these and many, many other …
Workshop: The ultimate 3D projection with INFITEC and JVC Experience the new dimension of cinema feeling at home in the Hamm Auditorium ! The combination of INFITEC's unique technology with two synchronized JVC projectors is unparalleled in terms of brilliance and brightness and offers an …
Daft Punk vs. Pink Floyd - More than four decades separated these two bands, stylistically there are worlds between them, one would think. And yet the French electro-pop duo and the British inventors of progressive rock are united by a love of sound experiments and grand musical gestures. …
What if you really don't want to see anything of the system? No problem for the auditorium, as we were able to show in a painter's showroom. Color and material in one sound The painting company Kudraß in Emsdetten offers extremely high-quality room concepts with a variety of colors, materials and …
Even for experienced specialist planners, this is not an everyday wish: a high-quality cinema with all the finesse - in the open air! But we accepted the challenge and think the result is impressive! Outdoor cinema Even under ideal conditions, a conventional home cinema is not built like that in a …
Visually invisible, but acoustically high quality, this system should be easy to use. No problem for the experts in the auditorium! Music in every room In this project, the client came to the auditorium with very clear ideas. The landlord wanted an easy-to-use system that could bring music from …
Modernization and remodeling work on the house are often a welcome opportunity to use individual rooms differently than was previously the case. This is also the case with this project in Ahlen, where the owner wanted to convert a room that had become free into a media and fireplace room. The order …