We here at Sound Advice have always prided ourselves in selecting and stocking the finest value-for-money audio/visual products out there in the marketplace, and have come to realise that many of them are reknowned award-winners. So, we have decided to compile a Top 10 of our favourites award-winning products which are (in no particular order) :-
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1. NAD C352CT 80 Watt INTEGRATED STEREO AMPLIFIER |
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NAD have proven year after year that you dont need to spend a fortune on an amplifier to achieve great hi-fi sound. The C352CT recently took out the prestigious "Product of the Year 2004" Award for Stereo Amplifiers in acclaimed UK hi-fi mag "What Hi-Fi", and one listen to this sweet sounding amplifier will have you understanding why it's so universally loved.
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2. CHORD CARNIVAL SILVER PLUS SPEAKER CABLE
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Chord Carnival Silver Plus is a very affordable, high performance speaker cable. Designed to achieve equal and realistic dynamics throughout the frequency range, Carnival Silver Plus features a pair of six identical silver-plated OFC conductors in a semi-air spaced configuration. This is a well balanced cable with powerful, tuneful bass, and an open, expressive mid-range and treble.
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3. RICHTER THOR MkIV 200 Watt SUBWOOFER |
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What needs to be said about the Thor that hasn't already been? Only the third product in the history of AVL Mag to achieve a perfect 100% score, the Richter Thor MkIV is a statement not just on power but on superlative subwoofer design, and its attractive finish means you dont have to be ashamed of it and stick it in a corner! Capable of massive amount of bass, but not at a cost to definition and accuracy, it is without doubt the best subwoofer in Australia under $1,000 (and even gives more expensive subs a run for their money!). Don't delay - audition this Australian-made beast today!
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CASTLE CONWAY 3 FLOORSTANDING SPEAKERS |
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Winner of Hi-Fi Choice's "Product of the Year 2003-2004", the all-new Castle Conway 3 is the largest floor standing reflex ported speaker Castle have made for some years. It is also the most advanced. Its driver complement comprises the renowned 28mm soft dome HF unit, bracketed by two fully shielded, high power 150mm bass/mid units in a d'Apollito arrangement, for more precise imaging and greater projection. Incredible build, incredible sound.
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5. CAMBRIDGE AUDIO 640A INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER |
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"As complete an amplifier as we've heard for the money. A scintillating performer. What Hi-Fi Magazine, Awards 2004 - "BEST STEREO AMPLIFIER under £250.
"Nothing short of breathtaking", STEREO Magazine (Germany), April 2004.
"We'd expect this kind of involvement from much more expensive amps, but few at this kind of level are quite so enticing", What Hi-Fi Magazine, January 2004.
"This is a superb combination producing greater authority and presence than I'd expect for £500 all in: if the components were that much each, I'd still be impressed", GRAMOPHONE Magazine, February 2004, reviewed with CA 640C CD Player.
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6. ACOUSTIC ENERGY AELITE 3 FLOORSTANDING SPEAKERS
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Currently our favourite loudspeaker in-store, the AELITE flagship speaker is an orchestra of design, engineering and performance; stunning to behold and listen too. The AELITE 3 utilises the same high quality HF unit from the rest of the AELITE range and compliments this with a 110mm midrange unit and two powerful 125mm bass units. The result is a floor standing loudspeaker of unequalled presentation that will give a range of performance from the most detailed violin to the largest movie explosion. The AELITE three also offers the facility to be mass loaded, foam tuning plugs are also supplied for the rear firing ports. These features enable the low frequencies of the AELITE Three to be tuned to suit the listening environment and equipment of the user.
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7. CAMBRIDGE AUDIO 540D DVD PLAYER |
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The second Cambridge product to hit our Top 10, the 540D is one of the best DVD players on the market for CD playback, not a feat that most competitors can claim.
"The Azur 540D is an absolute stunner" - Essential Home Cinema Magazine Issue 31.
"Does a magnificent job in adding audiophile qualities to a low-priced player. Astonishing value...the answer to your prayers" - What Video Magazine, June 2004.
"It really does the lot...the attention to detail is impeccable" - T3 Magazine, May 2004.
"The 540D is impressive, handsome, well-specified and it makes your movies look a treat" - What Hi-Fi Sound & Vision Magazine, April 2004.
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8. RICHTER PM401 PRECIOUS METALS SPEAKER SYSTEM
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The PM-401 consists of a pair of extruded aluminium floorstanding speakers, a pair of rear speakers (stands not included) and a centre channel. All speakers employ 4" drivers with tweeters. For the ultimate in both styling and acoustically sound speakers, you can't put a foot wrong with the PM-401 system. It is this performance, specification and styling that saw this system judged "Home Theatre Speaker System of the Year" at the 2004 Sound & Image Awards here in Australia.
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9. SENNHEISER PX-100 PORTABLE HEADPHONES |
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Pop, jazz or classics in high quality when you're on the move. With the PX100 mini-headphones, you can enjoy your personal favourites at any time on any portable player. The incredibly precise sound image makes these a musical all-rounder, and are ideal partners for Apple's iPods. These 'phones fold up when not in use, coming supplied with a neat sunglass-style carry case. Voted "Heaphone of the Year" two years running in What H-Fi magazine. Don't be fooled by their modest size - these beauties have some serious bass performance!
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10. BENQ PB8700 16:9 HIGH DEFINITION DLP PROJECTOR |
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Voted the best DLP projector of the year by Sound & Image magazine, the BENQ PB8700 offers exceptional performance, largely thanks to the TI HD2 Mustang chip. offering native widescreen 1280 x 720. High contrast ratio (2000:1) allows deep, rich blacks. This projector creats a sense of depth to images that has rarely been seen from other projectors at this price point.For a very limited time, get a second bulb, valued at $899.00, absolutely FREE! |
