During the early phases of its 64-year history, Onkyo grew as an innovator and became an international force in audio, making the name Onkyo synonymous with sonic excellence and high-quality loudspeakers and components. Through the ‘70s, Onkyo receivers were critically acclaimed. Products of the ‘80s, including cassette tape decks, M-series amplification, turntables, AM/FM tuners like the T-909 and T-9990 and receivers won praise from critics and consumers. Today, Onkyo’s proprietary audio technologies, such as WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology), VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) and VL (Vector Linear) Digital, provide the audio quality that defines the Onkyo sound—a sound that’s meant to be felt, not just heard. The company incorporates into its huge range of home theatre and audio components only the best technologies from elsewhere in the A/V industry.
Founded in 1961 KEF was initially based in a wartime Nissen hut on the premises of Kent Engineering & Foundry (that’s where the name KEF comes from) – a metal-working company near Maidstone in Kent. Cooke, an ex-BBC electrical engineer, was keen to experiment with new materials and technologies to create products with superior acoustic quality that could reproduce recordings as natural as the original performance. From the outset, the pioneering inventiveness of KEF loudspeakers was obvious and for several decades, audiophiles around the world have revered KEF for its innovative, high-performance loudspeakers.
The Sonos Multi-Room Music System lets you wirelessly play all the music you want, all over your house and control it all from the palm of your hand. With Sonos ZonePlayers in the rooms of your choice, you can wirelessly stream your entire music library, Internet radio and online music services all over the house. With a Sonos Controller you can control all your music and rooms at the touch of a finger. Everything about the US-designed Sonos system — from the user interface and product design to the wireless and audio performance — is designed to deliver a best-in-class user experience for music lovers.
With over 40 years in business and 57 offices worldwide, Crestron Electronics is the leading provider of control and automation systems for homes, offices, schools, hospitals, hotels and more. Crestron provides the ultimate technology lifestyle. No matter where you are, or what you do, with Crestron you're always connected.
Monitor Audio Ltd is a British owned and managed global specialist in hi-fi loudspeaker design, incorporating stereo and surround sound systems and a range of sonically matched architectural speakers for ultra discreet high quality sound around the home and outside.
Whatever your taste and budget you'll discover a Monitor Audio speaker that answers your desire for great sound. Since hi-fi was in its infancy we've dedicated all our technical expertise, innovation and craftsmanship to the creation of world-class loudspeakers, which communicate the essence of our brand and reward the people who buy them. We want you to share and enjoy the blend of style, quality, performance and sophistication that makes Monitor Audio unique.
For more than a century, Denon has continued its tradition of excellence with unswerving commitment to the highest quality home theatre, audio and software products. Denon is recognised internationally for innovative and groundbreaking audio products and has a long history of technical innovations, including the development and commercialisation of PCM digital audio. The company specialises in professional and consumer home cinema and audio equipment including A/V receivers, DVD players, tuners and wireless music systems. Denon is also known for high-end AV receivers and moving coil phono cartridges.
Saul B. Marantz founded the Marantz Company in 1953 and launched the Model 1 mono preamplifier a year later. This amplifier contained a sophisticated phono equalizer that easily met the Recording Institute of America equalizer standards introduced the same year. It had seven inputs, including one for TV audio - pre-empting home cinema by about 40 years. Marantz offers two main product categories. ‘The Range’ is known for offering the most flexible system building options for every lifestyle. At the very high-end, the Premium series guarantees hi-fi purists the ultimate listening experience. Additional product categories developed over the years include Reference models, which faithfully reproduce the purist musical emotion. Finally, the ‘Ken Ishiwata’models offer unparalleled quality. A gifted audio designer, Ken believes sound reproduction should touch the listener in a way no other sensation can. His personal signature on a Marantz product is the sign of no-compromise high fidelity.
Under the Panasonic brand and its slogan, "Panasonic ideas for life," Panasonic Corporation provides a wide range of products, from audiovisual and information/communication equipment to home appliances and components, as one of the largest electronic companies in the world today. The company aims to become the No.1 "Green Innovation Company" in the electronics industry.
For over 70 years, Samsung has been dedicated to making a better world through diverse businesses that today span advanced technology, semiconductors, skyscraper and plant construction, petrochemicals, fashion, medicine, finance, hotels, and more. It's flagship company, Samsung Electronics, leads the global market in high-tech electronics manufacturing and digital media. Through innovative reliable products and services; talented people; a responsible approach to business and global citizenship; and collaboration with partners and customers; Samsung is taking the world in imaginative new directions.
Bruce Stedman
Senior Design Consultant, Bluewire AV
