The All-In-One and HiFi? Naim Mu-So put to the test

When heritage British manufacturer Naim presented its new release, Mu-so at this year's High-End electronics fair in Munich, it was met with great interest. Naim, now a renowned Hi-Fi specialist has been booming for years but at the same time the industry has been neglecting to those manufacturers specialising in streaming-complete systems. As high as the expectations were, Naim would manage to balance between flexible compact solutions and high quality sound. We take a closer, considered look at whether that such high expectations for the Mu-So were fulfilled.

Panasonic’s New Premium Smart TVs: The 900 Series

With the transition from the current Full HD to the new Ultra HD or 4K standard, inevitably competition between television producers enters a new round. A good impression of the current state of affairs was this year's IFA show where the major focus was on changing generation of video-technochology  and for many that was of the exhibiting companies offered a welcome opportunity to present new devices. Panasonic takes this opportunity to put its competitors in their place with the three models TX-55AXW904, TX 65AXW904 and TX 85XW944 present a united front with a number of good arguments.

Our Hifi im Hinterhof Advents Wreath

In keeping with the festive season, here is a little peak at our Advent Wreath here at Hifi im Hinterhof. Naturally cables and connectors could not be missing from the decoration... the wreath will find itself all over HiFi and of course, the number of candles being lit will run in accordance with the Advent. Next year we've already got a tube-powered model with streaming capabilities in mind!

Schnepel Furniture at HiFi im Hinterhof

If you've ever dropped in, you'll know we emphasize the setting of the pieces we stock. It's not simply about the consumption of a piece of electronic equipment but the complete experience: our pre-advisory capacities, supplementary equipment and being there for on-going queries and concerns. We are delighted to have in-stock new furniture from brand Schepnel providing a range of dynamic home-installation options.

Join Us On Tour through Optimal Media Pressing Plant

The Optimal Media manufacturers in Röbel are one of Germany's last great record presses, famed nationally and internationally across all genres for their quality recordings, printed materials and packaging solutions. As part of a co-operative project to accompany our latest offerings, we'd like to give you the chance to join us on an exclusive tour of this holy production hall on the 28th of January 2015. We'd be delighted to have your company!

More Bass at Hifi im Hinterhof: New SVS Subwoofers In-Stock

Although even the most devoted of home cinema fans appreciate the virtues that each element contributes to a soundscape, the subwoofer has never been easily intergrated into the scene. Quick to be dismissed as an unruly booming lumberbox which does more to tilt the soundscape than to balance it, suspicion that the humble subwoofer as a relic belonging to the classical and vintage soundsystems. In spite of -- or perhaps because of it -- the American manufacturer SVS has 1998 written on the flag. Countering stubborn prejudices with this defiant approach has not been entirely successful.

The Afterglow: Lange Nacht der Ohren 2014

The guest presenters are long gone, the demonstrations dismantled and the staff are back to being full hands on deck. What we are left with are the amazing times that were had at Lange Nacht der Ohren 2014, and ensuing discourse to in the coming days and weeks. Although these snapshots don't do the atmosphere and buzz of the evening justice, here are some highlights in photographic form

Lange Nacht der Ohren 2014 At A Glimpse!

This Saturday it kicks off: Lange Nacht der Ohren, now in its seventh year. We're knee deep in preparations but somehow managing to keep well on top of the to-do-lists. In case you haven't got an idea, check out our previously posted program and now additionally, here is a finalised overview of how we'll be coordinating the evening. Don't worry, we'll also be handing out printed leaflets on the night! Until Saturday!

Dolby Atmos: The New Standard In Surround Sound

It's been a good two years since Dolby announced its new multi-channel technology, Atmos, and since the first cinema operator began to upgrade accordingly. With now over 300 cinemas worldwide fitted with Dolby Atmos systems, the global market leader in surround sound is now preparing to conquer the living room and home theatre. In keeping with the market launch of Dolby Atmos Consumer, we have put together the relevant facts for you.

Streaming For The Hi-Fi System – An Overview

The ongoing evolution of music shifting out of the physical sound storage medium, coupled with the way to many modes and formates of music data of storing data on your computer, laptop, smartphone or server has altered the classic job profile of hi-fi equipment. Without question, this profile can be all together further questioned thanks to the possibility of streaming entirely online, it is theoretically possible to forgo a locally-stored library all together. In response to these changes in the market, countless solutions are now available to ensure the seamless integration of the digital sphere. In addition to the special accessories there are also those products which combine what were once orginally seperate equipment categories. It's very easy to loose track, so we're going to take you through slowly, showing you several examples of components that really matter.