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4 Elements That Complete a High-End Audio System

Add hi-fi audio to your home, and you’ll never miss a beat or a musical nuance

Do you love listening to music or consider yourself an audiophile? Regardless of the category you fall into, having a high-end audio system can dramatically change your listening experience. 

Having tiny Bluetooth speakers or large speaker units isn’t going to cut it though. These speakers don’t have what it takes to produce quality audio. Instead, you need these four new elements in your home in New York City to experience the true depth and immersive power of sound. Read on to find out what these integrations are. 

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1. Media Sources

High-end sound will only happen if you listen to it through lossless media. For instance, standard streaming sources compress your audio. So even if you have high-performance speakers, you won’t achieve the high-end sound you want. 

In order to enjoy the highest quality audio, make sure you use a music streaming service that delivers lossless audio, such as Tidal, Deezer, Qobuz, or Amazon Music HD. Or simply listen to your vinyl records, which always play your favorite songs in the highest quality. 

2. Receivers

Receivers are also an essential component of your home audio system. They transfer audio to your speakers, so they need to do it without any reduction in quality. Typically, multi-source receivers are used that allow you to switch between devices. As a result, you can play lossless audio from your phone, CD, record player, streaming service, or even cassette tapes. Keep in mind, not all receivers are the same. Just like speakers, some are able to handle lossless audio; some are not. 

3. Amplifiers

Though amplifiers are similar to receivers, they allow you to boost the sound coming from the source. In most cases, receivers already have a built-in amplifier, but adding a separate amplifier helps to eliminate any sound distortion, enhancing your listening experience. In other words, amplifiers ensure you get to listen to hi-fi sound without compromise, even at high volumes. 

4. Speakers

Last but not least, speakers! Despite having high-resolution media sources, receivers, and amplifiers, your hi-fi sound system will go to waste unless you have quality speakers. Top-rated manufacturers, such as Meridian and Dynaudio, produce high-end speakers that keep the audio as close to the source as possible, allowing you to achieve an audiophile listening experience at home. In addition to floor-standing speakers, you can also install certain models into walls or ceilings, offering incredible quality while hiding the technology. 

Elevate your listening experience with high-end audio. Home Technology Experts can help you with the integration. Our experts have all the experience needed to transform your home into an audiophile’s dream. Start your project today by giving us a call at 917-397-0624. You can also reach out to us by filling out an easy online contact form