HiFi Meditations- Are Better Speaker Wires Snake Oil?
HiFi Meditations- Are Better Speaker Wires Snake Oil? I have long made it a habit to talk to clients about the speaker wire and interconnects that they are using in their systems and I am always...
View ArticleHiFi Meditations- A Beginners Guide to Auditioning Speakers
Looking for new speakers can be challenging for a number of reasons. Among the issues that face you are the sheer number of speakers makers, the fact that you aren’t auditioning in your room, listening...
View ArticleHiFi Meditations- The Numbers Lie!
One of the questions that I hear the most is, “How many watts are those speakers?” I also hear, “What’s the wattage on that amp?” Usually folks are asking these questions to see if the amp/speakers...
View ArticleHiFi Meditations- Wilson Audio Alexandria X2
Last night we had the honor and pleasure of hosting Peter Mc Grath at our Jenkintown location. Peter is a well known and well respected recording engineer that has been involved in the Hifi community...
View ArticleHiFi Meditations- Cedia Report #1
Day one at CEDIA was packed full of interesting stuff! Rather than go really deep I thought I would share my impression on some of things I saw today. Paradigms new 30th anniversary speakers looked...
View ArticleHiFi Meditations- Cedia Wrap-up!
Well I have taken a week or so to process everything I saw on my visit to CEDIA ad I wanted to distill my impressions for you. The thing that surprised me the most is that I didn’t see a lot of home...
View ArticleHiFi Meditations- Audioquest Dragonfly USB DAC
I finally got my hands on the new Dragonfly DAC from Audioquest and I can’t stop listening to it. Even as I type this I have Four Sticks from Led Zeppelins’ fourth album pounding and crashing between...
View ArticleHiFi Meditations- Home Theater Receiver Roadmap
Home theater receivers have evolved in huge and dramatic ways over the years. With so much change every year and so many brands available choosing one can be daunting for anyone. In this post I thought...
View ArticleHiFi Meditations- Review of the Sonus Faber Venere Speaker Package
In this week’s Hifi Meditations I wanted to share my thoughts and impressions on the new Sonus Faber Venere series of speakers, before I get started I feel that I need to be upfront and let you know...
View ArticleHiFi Mediations – Interview with Sandy Gross – GoldenEar’s SuperCinema 3D Array
You’ve finally done it. After months of persuasion, your significant other agreed to a new speaker system. The catch (and yes, there is almost ALWAYS a catch): elegant design and a small footprint are...
View ArticleSoundbar Buyer’s Guide – Spring 2013
Thin, weak, and underpowered, TV speakers are arguably the greatest cause of disappointment when picking out a new, high-definition television. Large, floor-standing speakers can look intrusive, and...
View ArticleBest Soundbars – Summer 2013
By Perry Piekarski Nothing’s worse than getting your new TV home only to find that it sounds – well, horrible. Thin, weak, and underpowered, TV speakers are the biggest cause of disappointment when...
View ArticleInterview: Sandy Gross – GoldenEar’s SuperCinema 3D Array
By Perry Piekarski [Originally Posted February 13, 2013] You’ve finally done it. After months of persuasion, your significant other agreed to a new speaker system. The catch (and yes, there is almost...
View ArticlePhiladelphia Magazine Design Home 2013
By Perry Piekarski HiFi House is proud to be a participant in Philadelphia Magazine‘s Design Home 2013. A symbol of the luxury living available in the Philadelphia area, the Philadelphia Magazine...
View ArticleCrestron Integration Awards – CEDIA 2013
October 1st, 2013 – By Perry Piekarski DENVER, CO – On Friday, September 28, 2013, Crestron hosted their annual Crestron Integration Awards ceremony during CEDIA EXPO at the Colorado Convention Center...
View Article2013 Holiday Gift Guide
By Perry Piekarski Sure, it’s exciting, but is holiday shopping really worth all the stress and tension? Don’t you think your time is worth more than that? Some of us would much rather skip the chaos...
View ArticleSony Hi-Res Audio Holiday Event
Join us for a High-Resolution Audio event presented by HiFi House and Sony. The holiday season can be tough, tiresome, and time consuming. Don’t you think you deserve a break? Join us at our...
View ArticleFeatured Product – Sony XBR-65X850A
By Perry Piekarski Next-level performance meets premium design with the Sony XBR-65X850A. When it comes to high-end video projectors and televisions, Sony is one of the biggest names in the business....
View ArticleAnthem MRX 710 AV Receiver
Featured Product – January 2014 Anthem recently updated its AV receiver line, and with a new flagship taking the helm, few were surprised to find that the MRX 710 is – in a word – outstanding. Read on...
View ArticleKaleidescape Limted Edition Cinema One
Introducing the Kaleidescape Limited Edition Cinema One If you’ve ever considered a Kaleidescape Cinema One movie player for your home, you won’t find a better time to buy than now. The Limited...
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