HI-FI System Buyers Guide
October 29, 2007
Hi-Fi, an acronym for an essential term “High Fidelity” or “Hi-Fi reproduction” is an advanced system of sound reproduction. When you have high fidelity system in your music system or home theatre, you will enjoy noise-free audio output with accuracy in frequency response. You can have this high fidelity system for all your home audio electronics to get high quality audio reproduction. This Hi-Fi system became popular in the midst of 1950.
Some of the examples of Hi-Fi Equipments are:
• CD players
• DAB
• Digital Audio Tape
• Amplifiers
• HD Radio Tuners
• Loudspeakers
• Home Theatre System
VARIOUS TYPES OF HI-FI SYSTEM
• Midi Hi-Fi system
These kinds of systems have more component sections like:
• CD Charger
• Cassette Deck
• Mini Disk players
• Mini Hi-Fi system
These kinds of Hi-Fi system are smaller than midi Hi-Fi systems. But they are not as powerful as midi Hi-Fi systems.
• Micro Hi-Fi system
This is the contemporary type of Hi-Fi systems which are very compact in size. These systems do not have more components as midi systems. You can get single piece. These systems are designed in such a way to offer easy transportability. The main 2 drawbacks of these micro systems are lack of features and lower power output.
POWER OUTPUT CONSIDERATIONS
Power output of a Hi-Fi system determines the quality of sound reproduction. When you shop for Hi-Fi systems, it is your duty to pay attention to the factor “power output”. This level of power output of a Hi-Fi system is measured by a unit of measurement called ‘watts’ which is indicated by an alphabet “w”. If the wattage is high, then your music or audio will be louder. When you connect the speakers with your Hi-Fi system give attention to the power level of both.
It is not fair to connect 20 watts speakers with a system which offers 100 watts power output. Gradually the life span of your speakers will be reduced. Likewise never prefer a 100 watts speaker for a 20 watts system. This would not cause any harm to your speaker, but the money spent on the system becomes waste and you may not able to get audio quality more than 20 watts.
SUGGESTIONS FOR BUYING A RIGHT HI-FI SYSTEM
• Lots of magazines are published by focusing Hi-Fi systems. These magazines offer needy information about Hi-Fi systems. Hi-Fi magazines usually contain lots of ads regarding the latest Hi-Fi systems.
• Choose some of the nearest Hi-Fi system shops. Visit them in person and search distinct models. Compare the quality and price in distinct brands.
• Try to approach some reputed Hi-Fi system dealers to know basic buying tips of Hi-Fi systems. They will explain about all the minute details that will help you in your purchase. A demo can be requested, to make the difference between the systems, on the spot itself.
BUYING TIPS FOR HI-FI STEREO SYSTEM
• Prefer a shop which has a listening room separately. You may be unable to judge the actual audio quality if there is a noisy atmosphere.
• Confirm the location of speakers. Quality of poor speakers may seem to be good when they are kept in a better location. An ideal speaker has to produce impressive audio quality wherever you place it.
• Ask the dealer to demonstrate each and every function of the Hi-Fi stereo system to clarify doubts if any.
• The quality of audio may vary on the basis of distinct combinations of stereo components. It is not practical to demonstrate all the combinations. But you can get assistance from your dealer to choose a right combination of stereo components within your budget to get satisfactory audio quality.
• It is not fair to buy a particular Hi-Fi stereo system just because it is manufactured by a particular manufacturer or has a particular colour or design. Check everything in addition to the outlook.
• The way of setting up a Hi-Fi stereo system is an art. Learn them perfectly from your dealer to install them as same as at your home.
• Get enough advices about the essential components and accessories of Hi-Fi stereo system.
• After confirming the price, warranty, installation and delivery place your order.
• Get surety from dealer for the quality of audio at your home similar to the quality that you enjoyed in the shop.
Now you might have got a better picture about the meaning of Hi-Fi systems, the types, power considerations, Hi-Fi glossary and buying tips by reading this buying guide.
Onkyo CS515DAB Micro Hi-Fi System with Speakers
October 25, 2007
The Onkyo series has an advanced Hi-Fi music system fitted with CD/MP3 player/DAB/FM tuner and built-in micro amplifier in an all-metal case micro compact system. This system is equipped with the ultimate in music system, which the music buffs can demand. This new system has been identified as Onkyo Cs 515 DAB Micro system.
The Onkyo Cs 515 DAB Micro system with speakers comes in an attractive finish. The main system has a silver finish and the speakers come in wooden finish, which can be placed anywhere and is always in harmony with the surroundings. It comes in an all-metal case, fascia and the metal knob. The supported clock has automatic alarm and sleep-timers and has the auto-time-set to keep it accurate.
With the music emanating from the system’s amplifiers, of 2 x 20 Watts with separate bass modes the music will surely be a delight to the listener’s ears. In case of dozing off in this world of pure music, the built-in timer permits the listener to catch up with the chores-in time! The independent treble and bass controls transport the listener to another space.
With all the special features equipped the Onkyo CS 515 DAB micro system weighs just 4.3 Kg and the speakers weigh 4.1 Kg. With more people opting for music to ease the tension, the Onkyo CS515DAB Micro Hi-Fi System with speakers is an ideal choice. Being easy to carry around, as its lightweight, and with a unique finish, it can be placed anywhere and the emanating music is perfect! Whether opting for the classical or rock music, the speakers offer the music buffs, a perfect soul mate!
The equipment features tuners like DAB with 59 presets, FM/AM reception with 40 presets, FM RDS with CT/PS/RT, auto scan and preset of FM stations. The Onkyo Hi-FI system is fitted with the modern technology that permits the listener to be transported into an entirely new world, of pure ecstatic music!
Rapid growth of iPod Hi-Fi A unique speaker system!
October 24, 2007
iPod Hi-Fi, is a specialised speaker system of iPod digital music player and it is designed, produced and marketed by one of the reputed companies called ‘Apple Inc’. This amazing speaker system has been introduced very recently in the UK market. The appearance of the device is similar to a traditional centre speaker. It has come with white exterior colour and within that a black speaker grill is equipped.
The unique quality of this iPod Hi-Fi speaker is 3 driver speaker systems. It is embedded with 2 wide range speakers and they are 88 millimetres in size. In addition to that one dual chamber sub woofer is equipped which is 130 millimetres in size. It has been designed in a unique manner to function with the support of internal power supply for which it uses a maximum of 6 batteries. It has a maximum power of 300 watts and at peak performance it is up to 600 watts.
iPod Hi-Fi is always accompanied by a remote control to execute frequent functions like adjusting the level of volume, playing tracks, pausing, navigations, repeating etc. This speaker system is featured with a dock and it has come equipped with adapters. You can get a 30 pin iPod dock connector with distinct models. You may use an auxiliary audio input port instead of iPod dock connector and it can be fixed at the back side of the product.
As iPod Hi-Fi is featured with S/PDIF digital connection, you can use any digital audio device like computers or televisions with the help of digital audio source. The frequency response rate of this unique product is accurately measured as 53 Hz to 16 kHz ± 3 dB. The unit can produce sound output up to 116 dB while it functions with AC current whereas 108 dB while it functions with DC current. Mostly all the iPod Hi-Fi speaker systems have been designed with the dimensions as 167.6 x 431.8 x 175.3 millimetres. It may weigh around 6.6 kilo grams excluding batteries.
The iPod Hi-Fi can offer realistic sound effects and high level bass setting than any other MP3 and iPod player speaker systems. When the frequencies increase than 17 kilohertz, the device may loss its clarity as well as depth.
Mikomi Z812 Desktop Micro Hi-Fi System
October 23, 2007
Mikomi, a leading company in the UK introduces their latest model of Hi-Fi system incorporated with a chain of advanced features and this new system is known as Mikomi Z812 Desktop Micro Hi-Fi System. The product has come with two speakers and a remote control system.
• The product has two speakers system. The speakers require a power supply of 3.5 watts unit of electricity.
• The product is provided with FM or AM stereo analogue tuner with digital readout.
• The system supports CD-R / CD-RW playback.
• There are 20 track programmable features in the Hi-Fi system.
• With the Mikomi Z812 Desktop Micro Hi-Fi System the user can search any song in the system.
• The system has memory capacity to store lot of songs.
• The user can use the pause button to stop the song for a moment.
• The system has skip function to skip the unwanted song.
• It is also provided with repeat function so that you can repeat your favourite songs.
• The product is a super bass booster. The user can use this function to adjust the bass of the song being played.
• The Hi-Fi system is provided with a digital clock.
• The product has come with two speaker output sockets.
• The speakers of the system provide good digital sound effect.
• The product is also available with a headphone socket.
• The height of the product is 8.3 centimetre, its width is 32.3 centimetre and the depth is 16.8 centimetre.
• The height of the speaker is 27 centimetre, its width is 12.3 centimetre and the depth of the speaker is 16.8 centimetre.
Pure Digital DMX-60 Hi-fi System
October 4, 2007
Pure Digital DMX-60 Hi-fi System is a very popular Home Theatre system in the UK. The Home Theatre System has extra functions like CD player with one disc, Radio Tuner and more. It is provided with two side speakers and remote controlling system.
• CD Player Functions
The playback disk type in CD player is an audible system. The two playable disk types are CD-R and CD-RW. The product’s playable file format is MP3. The device supports various playback modes that include repeat all, random and program. It has good digital sound effects
• Radio Tuner
The radio tuner consists of two tuner bands and they are FM and DAB. It is a digital type tuner. The tuner has got 198 presets. These tuner features are supported with RDS (radio data system) which is enhanced with the FM radio features.
• Amplifier
The product is provided with various connectivity options that include:
• Headphones out
• Digital out
• Aux in
• USB
• Power Supply
The output power of the Pure Digital DMX-60 Hi-fi System is 80 watt unit of the electricity. The voltages required for the product to function are 220 – 240 volt AC. The extra features include remote control and batteries in it.
• Measurements
The height of the product is about 24 centimetres. The width of the product is 46.6 centimetre. The depth of the product is 25.5 centimetre.
