Fidelity Blog
There are many questions about HiFi and home cinema. Here we answer the ones we are most frequently asked, compare devices in direct listening tests and keep you up to date on what's new – with us and in the industry.
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Active or passive: Which loudspeakers are right for you?
It is one of the first decisions when buying speakers – and one that extends far beyond the speakers themselves. Because whether you choose active or passive determines how your entire system looks: how many devices are in the living...
Tower speakers or bookshelf speakers: Which is right for you?
Both designs have their strengths, and neither is fundamentally better. This guide compares them directly, point by point, and shows you in the end when which is the more sensible choice. Plus a third way that many people don't even...
Soundbar Buying Guide: Which soundbar is right for me?
Buying a soundbar is easier than ever today – and at the same time more confusing. The range extends from the compact bar for under 200 euros to the modular system with a subwoofer, rear speakers, and height channels. In...
DALI Sonik 3 vs. Monitor Audio Radius 3 4G: Which compact speaker sounds better?
Not everyone has a large living room – and not everyone wants the speakers to be more noticeable than the sofa. Still, music should be fun. We picked out two compact speakers costing around €700 per pair for exactly this...
Hi-Fi Then vs. Now – How Has the Sound Changed? | Denon PMA-3000NE vs. PMA-700V
Old versus new – this format has a long tradition at Fidelity Hamburg. Years ago, we compared Bowers & Wilkins speakers across generations, followed by Canton, T&A and Technics. This time it was about amplifiers – and a particularly personal...
DALI Kubik + Eversolo Play vs. KEF Coda W + WiiM Pro: Which 1,000-Euro System Sounds Better?
What can you actually get today for around €1,000 in a complete HiFi system? And how do two very different approaches compare: active speakers with built-in amplification that just need a small streamer, versus passive speakers driven by a clever...
Marantz CINEMA 50, 60 DAB & 70s SERIES 2: This is new
From the outside, they look like their predecessors – and that’s exactly what makes them so exciting. Marantz hasn’t simply repackaged its three popular AV receivers; it has thoroughly overhauled them under the hood: a new 32-bit DAC, a live...
Loewe 2026: An Overview of the New Televisions
While some manufacturers are currently scaling back their TV business, Loewe is going all in for the 2026 model year – from the compact 32-inch model to the 97-inch giant. New to the lineup: the Loewe vega, redefining the compact...
DALI VEGA: An overview of DALI's first all-in-one system
There are product categories in which a manufacturer with a stellar reputation has been missing for a long time – and then suddenly makes a grand entrance. That is exactly what is happening now: DALI, known for speakers that effortlessly...
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