Hi-Fi and Friends

New Subwoofers from Velodyne: EQ-Max Series
For years, Velodyne has been one of the leading subwoofer manufacturers. With their SPL Ultra and DD+ series, the Americans have enjoyed an excellent reputation for some time now. And we too have relied on these powerhouses for many years. Thanks to room calibration and very powerful amplifiers, these woofers deliver incredibly deep, precise, and powerful bass for their size. Read more...
FM shutdown off the table for the first time
The Bundestag has made a decision regarding the discontinuation of FM broadcasting. Plans to cease FM broadcasting in 2015 have been scrapped, meaning FM reception is possible indefinitely. There are now no obstacles to purchasing new FM-only radio receivers. Read more...
The new KEF is here - Blade on demo
The Blade prototype was a feasibility study aiming to get closer to the ideal point source than ever before. After both dealers and customers were enthusiastic about the sound and the appearance, KEF decided to further develop the enormously complex speaker and launch it as a "limited series." Since we had already heard the Blade at several events, it was clear for a long time that we didn't want to withhold the Blade from you – since Monday, we have had the speaker with arguably the most modern design on... Read more...
Radio reception: FM, DAB, DAB+, or internet radio?
Even in previous years, finding the right radio receiver was difficult, as there are currently numerous ways to listen to your favorite stations. And more and more reception options are being added, making it increasingly difficult to decide on a single receiver. Read more...
Klein aber Fein, die TOP-Anlage bei wenig Platz
Small but perfectly formed, the top system for limited space
Who doesn't know the problem: You want to listen to music really well, but the decor or your beloved ones don't allow for large speakers with a proper setup. After... Read more...
Denon AVR-1912 im Test
Denon AVR-1912 Review
In our experience, Denon has been the best manufacturer for many years when it comes to excellent stereo AND surround sound reproduction with their surround receivers. Reason enough to take... Read more...
Raumakustik und die Hilfsmittel
Room Acoustics and Aids
Good room acoustics are essential for optimal listening pleasure. As the subject is very complex, we decided to expand our knowledge in this area and bring ourselves up to date... Read more...
Neue Einbauboxen in der Vorführung
New flush-mount speakers on demo
The High-End is over, our colleagues have returned "home" to Berlin, and we can finally install our latest acquisitions. Read more...
A lot of performance and sound for a fair price: M6 500i
Musical Fidelity has been building excellent sounding amplifiers for years. With the new M1/M3 series, the British company once again has outstanding devices in its portfolio that are very hard to beat in terms of price/performance. Read more...
Samsung 7er und 8er Serie - neue Modelle Vorführbereit
Samsung 7 and 8 Series - New Models Ready for Demonstration
With the new ultra-slim bezel design and improved picture quality, the new Samsung devices offer an even more realistic TV experience. Read more...
Monitor Audio Goldserie im Vergleich
Monitor Audio Gold Series compared
We compared the old and new Gold Series from Monitor Audio using the two top models, the GS-60 and GX-300. The differences were very clear – but turned out to... Read more...
Calibration Systems of AV Receivers Compared
There are currently 3 widely used and sometimes very different calibration systems on the market. Audyssey is developed and regularly updated by an independent provider; AV receiver manufacturers can implement this calibration system in their receivers without having to develop a calibration system themselves. Audyssey is used, for example, by Denon, Marantz, and Onkyo. Here, we compare the Audyssey 32 XT from the current Denon-AVR 4311 with its competitors. Read more...