Samsung SUHD: Visit Us This Saturday March 21st

We've already outlined in a previous article the most significant innovations in Samsung's new SUHD televisions. Meanwhile, we're  receiving the first devices and more will follow in the coming days. We want to take an opportunity on Saturday the 21st of March, 2015 to cordially invite into our television showrooms, to give you further insight into the new models and the opportunity to experience them in a relaxed environment.

High End on Tour Wrap-up

As previously announced, the High End on Tour was hosted last weekend in Berlin at Andel's Hotel. We were there with a minimalistic though convenient stall and also had plenty of time to have a look around.

Samsung Televisions in 2015: SUHD & Tizen – An Overview

Less than two weeks ago, at the beginning of their 2015 roadshow Samsung introduced, among many other innovations, the hottest trend for the coming year. Two slogans dominated, and definitely raised a question of two: "SUHD" and "Tizen". As always, we've embarked on a mission for answers, so that we are more than prepared to serve up the most important facts to you.

An Overview of 3D-Sound: Auro 3D, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X

While Dolby and Auro Technologies have been around several months, causing a big stir with their 3D sound technologies Atmos and Auro, the surround sound specialists DTS have kept theirs conspicuously tucked away until now. Although unofficially floating around in certain circles, officially there has been no information pertaining to the DTS-UHD. Finally as part of this year's CES 2015,  accompanied by first demo shows, the in-house concept DTS:X had its launch announced for March 2015. In order to compete for top place in the future three 3D sound systems in the always lucrative home theatre market. What are the differences? Are the formats compatible with each other? And aren't three systems two too many? We summarize.

Hifi im Hinterhof at the High End On Tour in Berlin

The 'high end' fair in Munich's MOC trade centre is one of the most important events for the industry of quality hi-fi and consumer electronics, an event which sees an annual congregation of a growing number of manufacturers, distributors, trade visitors and sound enthusiasts. Since 2010, the previously May occurring roadshow will be complimented by regional events under the banner 'High End on Tour' and this time rolling into Berlin on the 7th and 8th March for the first time. This time the emphasis is on local dealers, which naturally we're very excited about. Below are the most important facts, and expect us to report back from the roadshow soon!

Dolby Atmos in Our Showrooms

From the Lange Nacht der Ohren 2014 onwards, there has been the opportunity to gain a first impression of the new 3D-sound standard Dolby Atmos in our big home theatre. Meanwhile, we have upgraded further demonstration rooms with the appropriate speakers and AV receivers and we're now offering the chance to test out Atmos set-ups both with the ceiling speakers as well as with Atmos-enabled loudspeakers.

Listen to the KEF Blade Two at HiFi im Hinterhof

As of yesterday the wait is over: for the first time and with great pleasure, we unpacked the new KEF Blade Two and set them up. We've written some first impressions for you, along with some accompanying photos of the beauties.

Classic 5.1 Surround Sound Systems: B&W MT-50, KEF E305 and Monitor Audio Radius

This amplely-fitted AV receiver which boasts more than ten channels — not in the least the new 3D audio formats Dolby Atmos, Auro 3D and DTS: X — demonstrates the current possibilities whilst highlighting that there really isn't much serious competition, making them much more interesting for the average customer with a more conventional living or entertainment room. Provided a good system is in place, the classic 5:1 arrangement already has many exciting advances in store for us. Let it be known that this run down of three-speaker systems could very well convince you to investing in surround sound at home.

TechniSat TechniCorder ISIO STC Hardrive Set-Up and Installation

This video guide (German language) runs through the installation of a 2.5" Hardrive (SATA Revision 3.X or the SATA III) in the Technic TechniSat ISIO STC and the subsequent installation of the TechniSat main menu. We are of course able to provide you with technical support over this television or any other topic in English!