If you’re an audio enthusiast in a relationship where your love for towering speakers might clash with your partner’s desire for a less intrusive system, fear not!
Beware that Hi-Fi can tend to develop a Love Triangle between you and your significant other, Discretion is advised!
Soundbars: The Ultimate Compromise
- All-in-One Solution: For those truly cramped for space or looking for the least visual impact, soundbars from companies like Sonos or B&Ocan be a fantastic choice.
- Aesthetic Appeal: Many models are designed to complement modern TV setups, keeping peace in your living room’s design harmony.
However, be aware that there will be a compromise in performance. Irrespective of the quality of the soundbar, it will never recreate the sonic ability of a good pair of speakers. Wireless Wonders
- Flexibility: Wireless speakers allow you to place sound where you want without the clutter of cables. Speakers like the Naim Mu-so or the Bluesound Pulse offer both form and function.
- Room Adaptation: Use these to create zones where each partner can enjoy their sound preferences without affecting the other’s space.
Bookshelf Speakers: Love at First Listen
- Perfect for Small Spaces: Bookshelf speakers, like the classics from Bowers & Wilkins or the elegance of the Sonus Faber range can provide exceptional sound quality without the need for large enclosures. They can sit on a shelf, or even on top of a piece of furniture. The Triangle range also has an active speaker with streaming on-board that can connect to multiple inputs, like HDMI Arc, which makes them the perfect solution to replace a soundbar improving the sound of your TV, but also your music.
- Couple-Friendly: These speakers are less intrusive, perfect for those shared living spaces where both partners can agree on the room’s look and feel.
The Headphone Haven
- Personal Audio Space: High-quality headphones can be a sanctuary for the audiophile while keeping the peace. Brands like Meze Audio or Stax provide top-tier sound experiences that are personal and up to a degree non-invasive.
- Shared Listening: Consider a headphone amplifier with multiple outputs for those intimate listening sessions, like the ones from Musical Fidelity or Stax.
- Tailored to Taste: If you’re buying for your partner, think about what they would appreciate. A stylish set of headphones, a compact amplifier, a portable DAC to use while on the go or even a subscription to a high-resolution music service like TIDAL or QOBUZ could be the perfect gift. And for that matter here’s a curated list put together by our team for you to enjoy this day of love. Please see below to enjoy them and Turn up the LOVE!
- Experience Over Things: Sometimes, the best gift is shared experience. Plan a day listening to live music or attend an audio show where you can both explore new sounds together.
- Have an Audition: Why not visiting our showroom to feel and see first-hand what Hi-Fi audio can mean for the both of you, find us at 64 Burns Bay Road, Lane Cove.
This Valentine’s Day let’s tune into love with hi-fi that respects both your relationship and your passion for sound. Remember, the best audio setup is one that you both can enjoy, creating a symphony of love in your home.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
