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SPEAKERS

Speakers produce the end process -they change audio signal from electrical impulses to the sound that we hear, so they are of vital importance. With speakers, it is imperative that you choose something that matches well with your equipment, your listening area and your listening habits. Speakers come in different shapes and sizes; Bookshelf speakers are more suited to a smaller space, but usually find it hard to generate the bass or power that floorstanders can. Speaker packages and centre speakers are for use in home cinema systems.

Bookshelf speakers are ideally suited to smaller rooms, as a second pair of speakers or when quieter volumes are required. This section contains our pick of living room friendly, dinky speaker boxes!

Floorstanding speakers offer power, precision and tip-top bass reproduction. Speakers generate bass by moving air around the cabinet, therefore it follows that the bigger the cabinet, the deeper the bass!

If you want a surround sound speaker package, but can't be bothered with the hassle of matching the individual elements, look no further! This section contains off-the-peg packages put together by manufacturers.

Subwoofers work for both hi-fi and home cinema systems. In a hi-fi set up, they reproduce the low frequencies that your main speakers may miss. In a home cinema system, they often have their own dedicated channel, which enhances the viewing experience.

Centre speakers reproduce the dialogue from a soundtrack, projecting vocals in to the centre of the soundstage. They are magnetically shielded, so they can sit on top or underneath your TV without damaging it.

Speaker stands will accurately disperse any vibration generated by your bookshelf speakers, expand the sound stage and enhance bass response.

Gold plated banana plugs and good quality cable will make all the difference to the performance of your speakers. Go on, treat them to something nice!