We’ve heard of audio systems, HiFi audio systems, Stereo Audios systems, and surround sound audio systems and now the logical extension of home audio systems is the multiroom audio system. These consist of a main system placed in one room which can then be wirelessly streamed to further receiver stations placed in other rooms (say 5 or 6 altogether) without cables or wiring snags, and it is possible to play the same music in all rooms or maybe play different tracks in different rooms depending on the equipment you have. Some modular systems will also use electronic components and cable to connect the equipment which will be able to be self-installed .Depending on its capacity the central unit can store your CDs and PC music files. [Read more...]
Home Karaoke Machines and Karaoke Systems
There are several kinds of different karaoke machines and more sophisticated karaoke systems for use in the home though which to get does depend on what you want to use it for. Is it for a party used in a room full of noisy party people? Is it for your children to play with? Is it just for you to practice on your own or will you want to take it out with you to other places? [Read more...]
Headphones: Different types of headphones explained
Many people will have headphones for listening to their audio or audiovisual live or recorded music or other kinds of entertainment and there are really a bewildering number of headphones to choose from. A friend of mine who is quite deaf has large over-ear type of headphones which enable him to hear his classical music to the standard and clarity he needs without blowing his partner out of her chair with the sound. He plugs his headphones into his computer and is transported into his special world. [Read more...]
Bargain inspired audio gifts for less than £50
There are a number a really good bargains around of audio and audio visual techie stuff for those hard to buy for people. There is a amazing amount of stuff under £50 and even under £20 for the discerning internet browser, and in straightened times bargain gifts that are also useful audio visual equipment are a bonus. I’m not talking here about CDs or DVDs – you know all about those, but here are a number of ideas for inspired presents for those hard-to-buy for people. [Read more...]
Bargain inspired audio gifts
If you have gifts to buy for special people, say audio gifts for children who have everything and audio gifts for men instead of piles of socks, then here are some really good ideas that won’t break the bank.
1) More than £100
i) There are not going to be many people you’d want to spend this amount on for a stocking filler, but for just over the hundred mark you will find an Electric guitar with a USB Guitar Tutor. Much , much better than an air guitar and a mirror. It should also get them away from the video games for a while and teach them a useful skill but you may need to get soundproofing in the garage or even better, get the guitarist to practice using headphones. [Read more...]