Exhibition
Hi-Fi and home cinema must be experienced
We can tell you a lot about loudspeakers, amplifiers, or home cinema systems. Ultimately, however, what matters is how it sounds and feels to you.
That's why we have set up 10 different listening studios across over 800 m² of exhibition space here in Rellingen. Here, you can not only view systems but also listen to them at your leisure, compare them, and experience them for yourself.
From an introduction to hi-fi to large high-end systems, from living room cinema to fully-fledged reference home cinema: our studios vary in size and have very different focuses. In addition, there are dedicated rooms for active loudspeakers, multiroom, custom installation, and headphones.
We don't simply line up as many speakers as possible. Our studios are fully furnished rooms with complete systems. This gives you a much better feel for how a system can later work in your own home.
We carry over 80 brands and have been in hi-fi retail for over 30 years. If you would like to listen to specific devices, it's best to let us know in advance. Then we can, if possible, prepare the exact combination that interests you.
And of course, it's best to listen with music you know. So feel free to bring your own CDs or records or stream your music with us.
Our consultation is free of charge. For a detailed listening comparison, we recommend making an appointment. Then we can prepare, plan the right room for you, and take our time.
Getting Started in Hi-Fi
Studio 1 is the closest to a normal living room among our listening studios. The room is intentionally less acoustically treated than our larger high-end studios.
Here, we'll show you various loudspeakers, amplifiers, streamers, and more, and together we'll put together the combination that suits your ideas.
Because good hi-fi doesn't have to cost five figures. Especially here, you can clearly hear how much is already possible with a manageable budget.
Additionally, in Studio 1, you can directly compare various built-in and ceiling speakers.
Hi-Fi for the Living Room
Studio 2 is one of our most frequently used rooms.
Here, we take sound and systems another step further, while consciously sticking to solutions that integrate well into a normal living space.
If you already own a system and want to take the next step, or if you want to switch from a more compact solution to a classic stereo system, we can try out very different combinations together here.
The living room cinema
You don't necessarily need a dedicated cinema room for a really good home cinema experience.
In Studio 3, we show you how a high-quality home cinema can be integrated into a normal living space. We can compare different display solutions such as televisions, laser TVs, and classic projectors. In addition, there's a complete surround sound system with various AV receivers.
If you already have specific devices in mind, please let us know when you schedule your appointment. With a little advance notice, we can set up many combinations specifically for your appointment.
High-End Home Cinema
Here we have set up our large reference cinema: with cinema speakers from Ascendo, a home cinema processor, a masking screen and adjustable cinema seats.
We also use this room to show you what is fundamentally possible and which parts of it make sense for your own project. After all, a home cinema can be planned in very different directions and budgets.
If you wish, we will accompany you from the first idea to the finished cinema and also take care of planning, installation and coordination with other trades involved.
High-end in 40 m²
In Studio 5, everything is taken up a notch.
Here we listen with you to large integrated amplifiers, pre- and power amplifier combinations, elaborate turntables, and full-sized floor-standing speakers.
With its approximately 40 m², Studio 5 is large enough for even larger speakers to perform properly, while still being close to a spacious living room or music room.
If you want to find out what changes when you move from a good hi-fi system towards high-end, we can show you that very well here.
Invisible Room
Studio 6 is probably one of our most unusual rooms. Because here we don't show you how much technology can be accommodated in a room – but how little of it ultimately needs to be visible.
Among other things, we have integrated a television here that disappears behind a picture. Components can be hidden, and a complete 5.1 system can also be integrated so that you practically no longer see the speakers in the room.
If you are currently building a new home or extensively renovating, it's best to talk to us as early as possible. Then we can plan cable routes, installation positions, and the necessary infrastructure together before everything is finished later.
Top-tier high-end
Here, we have the space for systems that simply wouldn't work effectively in our smaller studios: very large loudspeakers, extensive preamplifier and power amplifier combinations, and elaborate turntables. In this approximately 70 m² room, we can set up such systems freely and give them the space they need.
If you want to know what is possible at the very top of classic stereo hi-fi, you've come to the right place.
Because Studio 7 offers so much space, we also regularly use the room for our listening evenings, events, and product demonstrations.
Active Speakers
Active loudspeakers have long been an exciting topic for us.
Amplifiers are already integrated into the loudspeakers, and many models also include streaming and other functions. This means that a complete system can ultimately consist of just two loudspeakers.
That's why in Studio 8, we have as many different active concepts as possible ready for you to demo. From compact bookshelf speakers to full-sized floor-standing speakers and design-oriented all-in-one solutions, you can directly compare which concept suits you best.
Multi-room
Here we show you various ways to listen to music in one or more rooms and connect systems with each other.
This can start quite small – for example, with a single wireless speaker – and later be expanded with additional rooms. Likewise, we can plan a larger multiroom solution for your home right from the start.
You can also get to know and compare soundbars and solutions for better TV sound in this area. And if you don't want to set up your multiroom system yourself later, we will, of course, also take care of the installation at your home upon request.
Headphone booth
When it comes to headphones, in our opinion, it's not enough just to read reviews.
Headphones need to sound good to you, but just as important is that they fit comfortably and remain pleasant to wear even after a long time. That's why you can try out various over-ear headphones at your leisure with us and compare them directly.
It's best to bring your own music here too. Especially songs you know well often quickly show you which headphones suit you best.
And outside the studios?
There's plenty to discover here too.
Between our listening rooms, you'll find a large open exhibition area with various brand worlds and other Hi-Fi, home cinema and TV products.
And because we are constantly adding new products, reconfiguring systems, and changing our exhibition, it will probably look a little different on your next visit.
So, it's definitely worth just taking a stroll through the store.
Come over and listen for yourself
In the end, we can tell you only so much about a system – you have to hear it for yourself.
If you already know what you're interested in, just let us know when you schedule your appointment. We'll then prepare the appropriate room and equipment for you, if possible.
And if you don't yet know where to start, that's perfectly fine too.
Come by, tell us what you're looking for, and together we'll find out which studio and system are right for you.
Frequent questions about our hearing aid centers
How many listening studios do you have?
We have ten separate listening studios across over 800 m² of exhibition space. In addition, we have our open exhibition with various brand worlds.
Where can I find you?
You can find us in Rellingen, directly near Hamburg:
Fidelity Acker & Buck oHG
Adlerstraße 79, 25462 Rellingen
Phone: +49 40 2577 66 90
Email: shop@fidelity-hh.de
Opening Hours
Mon–Fri 12–6 pm
Sat 10 am–4 pm
Does a consultation cost anything?
No. Our consultation is free – even if you spend a longer time with us for an extensive listening comparison.
Do I need to make an appointment beforehand?
You don't have to. You can also drop by spontaneously.
However, if you want to compare very specific devices or take ample time to listen, we recommend making an appointment. Then we can prepare and, if possible, set everything up for you in advance.
Can I bring my own music?
Absolutely. Feel free to bring CDs or records that you know well. Of course, you can also stream your music with us.
Can you set up specific devices for me?
In many cases, yes. It's best to tell us which devices or combinations you are interested in when you book your appointment. For more complex setups, we may need some lead time.
Can I directly compare several systems?
Yes, that's exactly what we want to enable you to do with our listening studios. Depending on the product and availability, we can compare different speakers, amplifiers, or complete systems for you.
Do you also plan complete home cinemas?
Yes. If you wish, we can accompany your project from the initial idea and planning to the finished installation and calibration. For larger projects, we also coordinate with other involved trades.
Can I try out devices at home?
This is usually straightforward for accessories. For larger devices and speakers, simply talk to us, and we'll see what's possible together.