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2020-02-27 09:11
Hifi Gear’s Guide To Sonos?
It’s been a good 6 years since we’ve last did a blog about Sonos, not too much has changed over the course of those years, only with mobile app… Read More
2020-01-29 16:18
This installation was carried out in a beautiful, modern barn conversion with exposed oak beams, clean white walls and a polished concrete floor. The main requirement for this installation w… Read More
2019-07-20 13:13
AudioQuest introduced their first portable headphone DAC and amplifier seven years ago in 2012. The Dragonfly Black allowed music lovers to bring their music anywhere, with a high-resolution… Read More
2019-07-19 09:53
Creek Evolution 100CD & 100PConnecting to the Creek Evolution 100CD via a PC requires additional (ASIO) driver software to be installed and potentially a USB2 driver if the PC you are us… Read More
2019-07-19 09:53
Creek Evolution 100CD & 100PConnecting to the Creek Evolution 100CD via a PC requires additional (ASIO) driver software to be installed and potentially a USB2 driver if the PC you are us… Read More
2019-07-06 12:29
Chord Electronics is widely renowned for making the best DAC’s on the market and their pocket-sized Mojo is no exception.
Using technology from Chords Hugo Series and their flagshi… Read More
2019-06-29 11:33
With the release of their new A11 and CD11, Rotel has created high-performance hifi on a budget.
Rotel A11 & CD11 with Bowers & Wilkins 606’sThe A11 and CD11 add to Rotels… Read More
2019-05-11 08:24
Bowers & Wilkins have changed the game when it comes to Wireless Audio, this is their newest range called “Formation” and trust me when I say, it’s truly something else… Read More
2019-01-22 16:59
www.hifigear.co.ukFULL-TIME POSITION – SALES ASSISTANT
Sales assistant required for busy retail, CI and e-commerce based hi-fi & home cinema business with retail store in the heart… Read More
2018-09-11 13:36
Ryan and I were recently invited to Henley Audio in Oxford for a tour around the facility as well as some informative training on some of the brands we deal with in the store. Towards t… Read More
2018-04-17 09:59
The two headphones I will be comparing are the Bowers & Wilkins PX and the Sennheiser PXC-550. I will be talking about the Sound Quality, Noise Cancellation, Comfort, Physical Appea… Read More
2018-01-15 17:01
At Hifi Gear we have recently relaunched into the world of YouTube.
We have seen a number of newly released products from several of the brands we supply via our Hereford store and our onli… Read More
2017-08-26 15:53
KEF Sound on the Move
Our gift to you – FREE KEF M400 hi-fi headphones worth £130 when you choose KEF *
Want to get your hands on your very own brand-new KEF M400 hi-fi headphon… Read More
2017-07-24 14:09
www.hifigear.co.uk
FULL-TIME POSITION – GENERAL ASSISTANT
HiFi Gear is an online and in-store retailer of specialist hifi and home cinema equipment, based in King Street, Hereford, off… Read More
2017-07-18 12:09
We recently had a customer come to see us about an existing Cyrus setup that they had been enjoying for a number of years. The existing Cyrus system featured two Cyrus X Power amplifiers in… Read More
2017-07-11 15:14
Cyrus Audio are a famous British hifi brand, renowned by enthusiasts for their quality hifi amplifiers, CD players, DACs and streamers. Cyrus design, engineer and manufacture essen… Read More
2017-05-12 14:26
The VT-E vertical Bluetooth turntable is the first of its kind, at least that we’ve seen, to offer such an optimal level of functionality and still retain a brilliant&n&helli…Read More
2017-04-03 09:35
Arcam are now offering the chance to improve and enhance the calibre of your hifi system with a trade-in promotion, simply bring your old DAC to HifiGear and receive a £200 discount o… Read More
2017-03-31 13:59
The LS50 now has a dedicated platform to perform upon, designed and engineered by Custom Design to match the appearance and enhance the sound of the LS50 and LS50 Wireless models without co… Read More
2016-11-23 13:45
Here is the calculator firmware calculator – you will need to compile it with MPLAB XC8 C compiler Read More
2016-10-31 19:53
Below is the link to the C source code for the project. It is compatible with the MPLAB X XC8 compiler only.
thermo_4bit_lcd-c Read More
2016-10-11 18:40
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As Christmas is now on the horizon, I thought it might be fun to design an electronic dice, to give as present… Read More
2016-09-26 15:33
The world of hifi can be a daunting and confusing place at first, especially when looking at different models of speakers and amps and CD players and streamers and the mighty list of technic… Read More
2016-09-03 15:39
After three years of being on the market in their current form, the award-winning and critically acclaimed P7 from Bowers & Wilkins has had a major function upgrade – wireless capa… Read More
2016-08-23 17:34
This project was created to promote our new vinyl record department in our Hereford store, the idea being to place this scrolling text message display in the shop window to entice customers… Read More
2016-08-01 12:41
Quad are renowned for designing and engineering some of the most impressive sounding and longest-lasting hifi components on the market, a reputation they have developed over 80 y… Read More
2016-07-29 15:39
Siegmund Loewe with Manfred von Ardenne
Loewe are a well established and highly regarded manufacturer of television sets and hifi products, having been designing and engineering many ground… Read More
2016-07-26 09:28
A Moving Magnet phono cartridge is comprised of a tiny magnet, located at the end of the cantilever of the stylus that sits between two coils. One coil caters to the left aspect of the musi… Read More
2016-07-22 14:04
Ortofon are a Danish manufacturer of high quality phono cartridges, designed to get the very most out of your vinyl collection from a variety of price points. Ortofon cartridges, both Movi… Read More
2016-07-19 12:43
Ortofon are a Danish manufacturer of high quality phono cartridges, designed to get the very most out of your vinyl collection from a variety of price points. Ortofon cartridges, both Movi… Read More
2016-07-19 12:43
Ortofon are a Danish manufacturer of high quality phono cartridges, designed to get the very most out of your vinyl collection from a variety of price points. Ortofon cartridges, both Movin… Read More
2016-07-16 11:10
Bowers & Wilkins are renowned for their commitment to sound quality and classy design, having developed some of the most beautiful loudspeakers on the market today. The MT-60D is a discr… Read More
2016-07-15 13:56
The Chord Company are a British manufacturer of high quality cables and interconnects, designed and engineered specifically for music enthusiasts by music enthusiasts. Chord build award-winn… Read More
2016-07-08 12:01
Rega Products Now Available From HifiGear
We’re really pleased to announce the the latest quality brand to be added to the HiFi Gear range; ‘Rega’, a well-established… Read More
2016-06-27 15:52
Sennheiser offer a vast range of models with a familiar design concept; to offer the best possible sound quality and build quality at all price points. The HD800 headphones, when combined wi… Read More
2016-04-05 16:04
Following the resurgence of vinyl, we’re quite often asked about how our customers can convert their analogue vinyl recordings into digital files that their modern de… Read More
2016-04-05 16:04
Following the resurgence of vinyl, we’re quite often asked about how our customers can convert their analogue vinyl recordings into digital files that their modern devices c… Read More
2016-04-04 12:44
The original Dragonfly took the industry by storm in 2012 as one of the best and most compact USB DACs at its price-point, a reputation strengthened and reiterated by multiple awards… Read More
2016-04-04 12:44
The original Dragonfly took the industry by storm in 2012 as one of the best and most compact USB DACs at its price-point, a reputation strengthened and reiterated by multiple awards… Read More
2016-03-21 12:11
The Beefy Boys are an award winning burger team hailing right here from our home town of Hereford. Starting out from a BBQ and a back garden, the boys have progressed their hobby from p… Read More
2016-03-04 15:11
We’re absolutely astounded by the depth and clarity that this little box can push out, although not surprised that Naim were the masterminds behind its conception. We’ve go… Read More
2015-12-05 14:07
Rocket Kitchen, freshly made pizzas, wraps, cookies and cakes.
Hereford is home to a number of beautiful independent cafés and cuisines, all specialising within their unique niche and… Read More
2015-08-11 11:24
Electronics giant Philips invented the RC5 protocol for controlling electronic equipment such as CD players, VCR’s and audio amplifiers way back in the 1980’s. The RC5 standard… Read More
2015-07-29 10:48
In an effort to celebrate the great #VinylRevival and the warm, tactile listening experience that vinyl records offer; HifiGear will now be selling new, unopened vinyl records. Can&rsqu&hell…Read More
2015-07-10 15:14
We’ve been anticipating the arrival of Nighthawk since we first heard of the project, and now the luxurious pair of headphones are on my head, I couldn’t help but tap up this rev… Read More
2015-07-10 13:08
Those of you who have purchased a pair of NightHawk headphones may be wondering why two headphone cables are supplied within the box. William Low, CEO of AudioQuest has provided an explanati… Read More
2015-07-01 10:00
On July 1st 2015, Bowers & Wilkins added a new addition to their critically acclaimed, award winning headphone family; the P5 Wireless.
The P5 Wireless takes the same driver technology a… Read More
2015-07-01 10:00
On July 1st 2015, Bowers & Wilkins added a new addition to their critically acclaimed, award winning headphone family; the P5 Wireless.
The P5 Wireless takes the same driver technology a… Read More
2015-06-27 13:27
The enthusiasm for vinyl recordings doesn’t just stop at the warm sound and tangible experience, a major chunk of the vinyl lifestyle is taking appreciation for the visual artwork of t… Read More
2015-06-22 12:06
We’ve had an overwhelming response from our customers regarding our new vinyl selection at our shop in King Street, Hereford. We’re unfortunately unable to stock absolutely every… Read More
2015-05-14 19:57
I got to thinking that an interest in hi-fi can be a bit geek ( in a good way ) so I thought one of my latest geek projects might be of interest to some of you. You could build the project… Read More
2015-05-11 09:54
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HiFi Gear is an online and in-store retailer of specialist hifi and home cinema equipment, based in King Street, Hereford… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Hifi Gear's Guide to Files & Formats By Stephen Goode
As digital and networked audio continues to become more and more popular; terminology and compatibility seems t… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
B&W's new 600 S2 series claims to improve upon one of the British speaker manufacturer's most popular speaker ranges, altering both the sonic performance and the aesthetic prowess… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
It can be tricky finding the right gift to express your love on Valentine's Day. The obvious answer would be jewellery, or flowers, or a little vacation. While these are excellent wa… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
The stylus of a phono cartridge is a consumable item, in other words it wears out with use, and can also easily become accidentally damaged, as it is extremely fragile.
Ortofon OM10 cartridg… Read More
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