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Here at Home Media, when it comes to audio systems, we always look to advocate for the best products available on the market for our customers’ wants and needs, but we recognise that everyone is working to a different budget, as well as space within their home, system preferences and more. We’ve all been in that situation where our eyes are a bit bigger than our wallet… but audio enjoyment should be universal, and there are plenty of products that can deliver an epic experience without breaking the bank.
Read on for some of our top mid-price picks – incredible performance with a more reasonable price tag attached:
ATC SCM40 Floorstanding Speaker
A staple brand when it comes to quality mid-range speakers and speaker systems, ATC are committed to multi-channel audio mastery, without compromise. The SCM40 is built with a soft dome mid-range driver, contributing to a level of clarity that reveals nuances and insights into recordings that many other speakers simply cannot reach. Paired with your chosen amplifier and at higher volumes, delivering a deep bass response than expected alongside the crisp detail other speakers within the SCM range are known for.
Gold Note DS-10 Streaming DAC
Gold Note are known as the leading Italian manufacturer in the high-end audio sector, valuing and prioritising a creativity and technical know-how that is infused in each piece of equipment produced. The DS-10 is a versatile streaming DAC, packaged in a compact aluminium chassis, created by vinyl lovers for other audiophiles, benefitting from a headphone amplifier and a selection of inputs, ensuring it is perfectly at home within any modern audio system.
Hegel H190 Integrated Amplifier
Hegel is now one of the best-established brands on the market, originating with a desire to create audio products that would solve and correct the problems, such as distortion, sometimes found in traditional hi-fi systems. The H190 represents a delightful blend of easy usability and functionality with the very best in sound quality, capable of streaming music from online services and now Roon ready, following a recent firmware update. Powerful enough to drive almost any loudspeaker, with precise output, and packaged in beautiful black aluminium, the H190 is the embodiment the ideal centrepiece for any system.
HiFi Rose RS150b Network Streamer
A brand focusing on music lovers and their lifestyles, developing audio solutions that not only match, but exceed, the rapidly changing technology within the market, HiFi Rose’s RS150 network streamer represents high performance streaming of various multimedia services, with intelligent design combining the best quality sound and ultra-high-resolution video for an innovative sound experience with low electrical noise and low distortion. Ideal for your home cinema system, streaming ad-free YouTube videos, listening to podcasts, radio, CD playback and more.
REL T/9X Subwoofer
REL products always deliver on output, dynamics and aesthetics and the T/9X Subwoofer is no exception to the rule, with a consistently high performance across the board. The levels of intimacy and clarity achieved from the 9X, paired with even greater output than its predecessors, make it a real contender especially for those looking for a smaller model that is sure to install seamlessly almost anywhere – without sacrificing a full range of sound. Compact, powerful and the perfect complement for an assortment of mid-priced hi-fi systems.
Whether you’re on a tight budget or in a position to spend out on an upgrade, when it comes to your hi-fi system, make Home Media your first stop! We’ll work with you and provide you with the best products for you. Give us a ring on 01622 676703 or pop into our showroom in Maidstone for a chat with our friendly, knowledgeable team.
