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Bookshelf Speakers

Bookshelf Speakers: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Pair for Your Space

Bookshelf speakers offer compact size without compromising on sound quality, making them ideal for music, home theatre, and turntable setups. This guide explains how they work, the differences between active and passive models, how they compare to soundbars, and what to consider when it comes to amplifiers, room size, placement, wireless features, and overall performance, helping you choose the right pair for your space.

19/02/2026

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Speaker Guide

Speaker Stands: Why They Matter and How to Choose the Right Ones for Better Sound

Speaker stands are often overlooked, but the right stand can make a big difference to your sound. From better positioning and reduced vibrations to clever audio and improved stereo imaging, this guide explains how to choose the perfect speaker stands for your setup, plus practical tips for placement and matching stands to different speaker types.

20/01/2026

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Amplifiers

Hi-Fi Systems With Turntables: How to Build a Premium Vinyl Listening Setup

Building a hi-fi system with a turntable is one of the best ways to experience vinyl at its best. In this guide, we break down the essential components, setup steps, space considerations, and key differences between all-in-one record players and dedicated hi-fi systems, helping you build a setup that suits your space and listening style.

12/01/2026

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Amplifiers

Speakers for Turntables: The Complete Guide to Getting the Best Sound From Your Vinyl Setup

Choosing the right speakers for a turntable can be confusing. This guide explains everything you need to know, from preamps and signal flow to active vs passive speakers, so you can get the best sound from your vinyl setup.

07/01/2026

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Amplifiers

Small Home Cinema Setup: High-Quality Sound in Compact Spaces

Want an easy small home cinema setup, even if your space is on the smaller side? You don’t need a large apartment or a dedicated theatre room to enjoy great sound. Not all home cinemas require five or more speakers and multiple amplifier channels. The key is understanding your room and choosing the right equipment. In many UK homes, a 2.1 system – two high-quality speakers and a good subwoofer – can deliver an immersive experience without the complexity of larger multi-channel setups.

04/12/2025

Black Friday

Top Sonos & WiiM Black Friday Deals at HiFix 2025

Upgrade your home audio this Black Friday with the best Sonos and Wiim deals at HiFix. From premium soundbars to powerful streamers and amps, our guide helps you choose the perfect setup at the best price of the year.

20/11/2025

Analogue audio cables

Mastering the Art of Sound with Chord Cables

One of the major names in the hi-fi and home cinema cable world, Chord cables. This is an example of the great influence that an excellent cable can have on a sound system.

20/10/2025

Analogue audio cables

AudioQuest Cables: Engineered Excellence in Signal Transmission

If a person is after a flawless sound experience, then they shouldn’t overlook the idea of not only choosing the best speakers and amplifiers. AudioQuest has been a name that a lot of people have associated with the top leader in the high-performance cable industry for a long time

17/10/2025

Rega

Rega Turntable the Ultimate Choice for Music Lovers

Rega Turntables are the ultimate choice for music lovers and one of the most remarkable feats of precision engineering and innovation in the vinyl analogue world since 1973.

16/10/2025