Learning a language, or multiple languages, is often something we do for academic or professional purposes, but it can also be a great hobby. Apps such as Duolingo and Babbel have made it far easier and more rewarding to make language learning a part of your daily life. There are many different techniques for all kinds of learning, not all of which will work for everyone, but one big thing that can help you on your language learning journey is listening to music. We’ve all experienced the earworm phenomenon: having the words of a catchy song stuck in our head no matter what we do to try and get rid of it. Could music be a helpful tool for learning a language?   Generalising based on the experience of learning English as your mother tongue, I’m sure we can all remember

Furniture is one part of a HiFi system that is often overlooked, but can be crucial in getting the best out of your equipment. At Expressive Audio we believe that the importance of high-quality speaker stands, HiFi racks and AV stands cannot be emphasised enough, which is why we have curated a collection of our favourite and best performing pieces of HiFi Furniture from over 20 years experience.  We have a number of these pieces on display at our Lincolnshire HiFi Showroom, so why not pop round for a personal demo? 

At Expressive Audio we understand the importance of good record care equipment, and the difference a clean and well kept record can have on your listening experience.  Your music is only as good as the media from which the music is extracted!  For vinyl lovers, this means it's as important to look after the media as it is to have an excellent turntable. The fact of the matter is simply that dirt and dust will block the stylus from reaching the most detailed part of the record groove, obscuring parts of the music that the artist wanted you to hear. We have heard astonishing results when listening to a record we thought was clean, and then listening to it after a clean with a record cleaning machine. The whole soundstage opened up, and we were hearing detail we'd never heard before.  As

As streaming has become more and more popular - both of music, with apps like Spotify and Tidal, and with video too, with Netflix and Disney Plus, one of the challenges we sometimes face when helping our customers to get the best our of their music and movies is that the weak spot in their system is actually their home network, and especially their wireless setup. This has been made worse with so many people now working from home, and a plethora of always on “internet of things” intelligent devices vying for bandwidth in the home. We even see problems when working with architects and builders for extensions, new houses, or refits - it’s not unusual for the network and wireless to be afterthoughts, or to see people spec-ing system with several “wireless extenders” or a number of generic domestic

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In a previous article I explained why many speakers have four terminals on the back, and the explanation I gave was to do with bi-wiring. Now, while that is true, you can actually take it a step further and use a technique called bi-amping as well as bi-wiring, to really get the best out of your loudspeakers.     In the article about bi-wiring I explained how the double set of terminals are used to send the high-frequency signals and low-frequency signals along separate wires to each speaker, rather than interfering with each other along a single wire and then being separated at the crossover. Bi-amping follows a similar principle, however you are not just separating the differing frequencies by wires, but also by amplifier. In the simplest terms, you have one amplifier producing the signal for the bass drivers, and

DALI KUPID is a compact, stylish speaker that blends effortlessly into your home and delivers powerful, true Hi-Fi sound. With bold colours and soft, rounded edges, it adds personality to any space. Backed by DALI’s advanced acoustic engineering, KUPID brings rich detail and clarity to your everyday listening experience.   COMPACT HI-FI. BIG SOUND. Designed to fit in. Built to stand out. Sleek and compact, DALI KUPID is built for you who love great sound but want something that fits effortlessly into any space on a modest budget. Whether it's your main system or a second setup in the garage or vacation home, KUPID delivers full and refined sound. Designed to fit in. Built to stand out.   MUSIC TO YOUR EARS Don't let the size fool you. Don’t let the small size fool you - KUPID fills your room

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I mentioned in my answers to my "meet the founder" interview that we've rearranged how some rooms are being used, which means that where my HiFi system is now situated, the large speakers I currently have (Dali Oberon 7s) are no longer the right choice. I need to replace them with much smaller speakers.This led me to thinking that this can't be an uncommon situation, so I thought it'd be interesting to discuss the options and considerations for getting the best results out of small speakers for those space constraints.As for what counts as a small speaker? There's no universal standard for when small becomes medium, so you'll have to put up with mine, which is this: if I say it's small, it's small. If you disagree, then just broaden or narrow your options accordingly! Generally, anything less than 10 inches

Muo reimagines portable audio. Designed to move you with every moment, it’s compact enough to fit into your bag and powerful enough to fill a room with rich, layered audio that defies expectations. Designed by Ross Lovegrove, Muo translates the sculptural ambition of our iconic Muon speakers into a portable masterpiece.   Key Features Bluetooth 5.4 apt Adaptive™ Enjoy pristine, high-resolution sound with a reliable connection, ensuring your music is in sync and delivered with exceptional clarity, no matter where you are. Up to 24h of playtime* Muo's battery lasts up to 24 hours, with a 15-minute quick charge providing an extra 3 hours of playback. *At moderate volume levels Bass that defies its size The racetrack driver and P-Flex Surround technology deliver deep, controlled, and detailed bass you wouldn't expect from this compact speaker. IP67 Waterproof & dustproof Engineered

The magical component of a hifi system - that wonderful piece of engineering that converts electrical waves into sound waves, reproducing music in time and space - it's a form of wizardry. We've selected our loudspeakers to provide wonderful value for money, unmatched aesthetics, and a range of presentations of sound from renowned brands such as ATC, Fyne Audio, KEF, Totem Acoustic, Dali, and Sonos. Read our blogs with more information about these brands here: Fyne Audio, KEF, Totem Acoustic, Dali.  As lovers of both valve and solid state amplification, we also make sure we offer highly efficient speakers for the minimalist listener.  Browse HiFi Loudspeakers 

Founded in 2016, Audiophile Day is an annual celebration that takes place on the 2nd October with the aim of showing appreciation for audiophiles around the world. As part of the celebration, use code 'AudiophileDay10' to get 10% off your order on our website between 00:00 and 23:59 (BST) on the 2nd October only!   While the dictionary definition of audiophile is "a person who is very interested in and enthusiastic about equipment for playing recorded sound, and its quality" (Cambridge University Press, 2023), there are no criteria for being an audiophile. There are audiophiles all around the world, from a range of backgrounds and with vastly different experiences. Without audiophiles, the music and HiFi industries would not exist, as they are involved in a huge range of ways, from writing and producing music to designing and crafting beautiful HiFi and audio equipment.   Whether you consider yourself