The 101 of speakers

The 101 of speakers – In this weeks blog we break down the different types of home speakers that Rapallo Read More

4K Blu-ray vs. Streaming

4K Blu-ray vs. Streaming – This week we look at which is the best way to watch movies? Is it Read More

WHAT is a AV Receiver & WHY do I need one?

Nothing beats the surround sound for movies and TV, and the surround sound starts with a home theatre receiver. But Read More

15 Steps To The Perfect Turntable

Today I’m going to show you 15 Steps To The Perfect Turntable, often a over-looked aspect to enjoying the vinyl. Read More

The “Art” Of Finding The Right Speaker For You!

Putting together the building blocks of a top-quality audio system is easy, but you’ve got to know the lingo and what to look for. Just jumping into the shop and asking for some big speakers isn’t going to cut it. If anything, it will only enhance the opportunity to be disappointed when you get those “big” speakers home and hook them up.

Floorstanders or Bookshelf Speakers with Subwoofer

A common question we get asked is “Should I go for Floorstanding or Bookshelf Speakers?” There are many variables that Read More

The towers or bookshelf dilemma solved

‘I am debating between floor standing speakers and bookshelf speakers. I honestly don’t know which would be better for a home theatre….  I’m sure there is a reason why people choose one over the other, but I don’t know what it is.’-Ray Does this sound like you? You are not alone. Many people seem to have trouble deciding. The answer may not be as clear cut as you might think. Our solution: time to dedicate a blog on the topic. The straight answer- you guessed it: it depends.

ELAC Debut-Excellence on a budget

If you are anything around my age, you remember the Elac logo from a long and distant time ago. German brand Elac goes back 90-years to be exact. Last time we heard of them was a few decades ago as purveyor of the long-extinct Elac/Miracord turntables. But Elac is back and we are about to know it!