Portable and Desktop HiFi

The portable music generation has led to expectations of quality to go with the portability that have seldom been met. There are three dimensions to this lack of quality: The portable player itself, the compression that is often applied to music so that it will fit onto your portable device, and the  the quality of replay devices (Headphones or amplifiers and speakers) that are plugged into your portable device.

We see a set of solutions, going from ultra portable to desktop HiFi:

  • Earbud headphones – minimalist equipment to add to your portable player
  • Headphones – Up the quality and comfort, but at the expense of bulk
  • Portable speaker systems – headphone-free listening with portability
  • Desk-top HiFi – Traditional HiFi, but on a small scale with high quality

Each of these have benefits and drawbacks, so the choice is a personal one depending on the comfort you require for listening, and the quality of audio you’re willing to pay for. Call us now on 01189820402 to find a perfect system for you.

 

Oppo PlanarPM-1 Headphones

Headphones

An easy win in the process to improve audio output from your portable device is to improve the headphones. Most of the mass-market headphones or ear-buds that come with portable music players, are somewhat limited in music quality. Replacing these with better quality ones is an instant win, and sure to impress. We have a number of headphones available, that cover a wide range of price points.

Desktop HiFi:

Desktop HiFi can range from a simple pair of powered speakers to a full-on HiFi sat on your desk. Personally my desk is somewhat cluttered with the paraphernalia of day-to-day working, so one of my criteria was size.

Here are some solutions we have picked out to cover a wide range of desk-top audio solutions with connectivity to portable music players and a PC/Laptop:

Powered / Active Speakers:

Stereo BoxMiniature HiFi / Conventional Speakers:

We have a range of other more conventional solutions for desktop HiFi too, based around the conventional format of amplifier and speakers, but small in stature though big on quality.

If you have a requirement that is a bit out of the box, feel free to give us a call on the phone number below to talk through your requirements. We’re often very inventive when it comes to fulfilling customer requirements, and much of what we sell can be listened to in our showroom before committing to buy.

Tel: 0118 982 0402