Buying Guides

When you think of the perfect home cinema, you picture enjoying your favourite new and old films on a grand screen in the comfort of your home, feeling every moment just as you would at the pictures. But it’s not just the stunning visuals and interesting cinematography choices made by directors that immerse us in what we’re seeing; it’s also the sound.

Incredible scores, subtle sound effects and the impact of spectacular dialogue can hit as hard as they do in the cinema when using high-quality speakers and systems

Cranking up your speakers can be fun, but there’s something a bit special about choosing instead to listen through headphones, fully immersed in your own personal musical nirvana.

Indeed, modern day living can demand private listening, to avoid disturbing others, escaping background noise or due to space restrictions. If you haven’t experienced high fidelity headphones, come in and give a pair a go. You might well be surprised at how enjoyable losing yourself in them can be…

DACs are everywhere – in your smartphone, TV, Xbox, PC – you probably use one every day, even if you’re not aware of it. They are the omnipresent tech of the 21st Century.

But what is a DAC?...

Cables: the hidden (hopefully!) glue of your Hi-fi system. Cables link everything together, delivering power and transporting your audio. And anything that influences the all-important audio signal matters; cables more than you might think.

You’ve taken the plunge and bought yourself a Hi-fi system. Firstly, congratulations! You’ve made a great decision – a world of musical pleasure awaits. Now what?

Shopping for a home projector has never been easier! However, if you've never bought a projector for a home before, the sheer amount of choice from leading brands and manufacturers can feel overwhelming if you're unfamiliar with them.

It can’t really be considered a trend anymore - for 15 years vinyl record sales have continued to grow and more people are becoming more connected with their favourite artists by experiencing the ultimate physical music media.

In the world of hi-fi, deciding what speakers to buy can be an onerous task, especially if you’re on a budget. At Peter Tyson we endeavour to match people with the best hi-fi gear for them. Get the low down on 7 great speakers from as little as £200 up to £999.