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Music Streaming - your options in 2023

In the digital age, music streaming has revolutionised the way we listen to and discover music. With numerous platforms available, it can be overwhelming to decide which one is best suited for your needs.

Why choose the Meridian DSP speaker system

Meridian DSP loudspeakers offer a streamlined setup, tailored sound optimisation, easy digital connectivity, and a future-proof design—all wrapped up in a beautiful package.

What's Dolby Atmos all about?

Things have come a long way since the days when stereo music was first introduced. These days we have a variety of technologies designed to deliver our music in ever more immersive ways.

Bringing your music outdoors

Outdoor speakers allow you to enjoy music, movies, and other forms of entertainment outside, making your backyard or patio a more enjoyable place to relax and entertain guests.

Upgrading your TV’s sound

TV’s have never had a great reputation for good quality sound. They exist in a very competitive marketplace with manufacturers often prioritising cost over audio quality. So what can you do if you’d like to improve the sound from your TV? Luckily there are several options available for us to take a look at.

Lutron RadioRA 2 - easy wireless home automation

The RadioRA 2 system from Lutron makes it easy to control your lights, blinds, temperature and more. It's reliable, easy to use and best of all can be retrofitted to any home. No drilling, plastering or painting required.

Caring for your vinyl

Out of all of the music sources we enjoy, vinyl demands the most care. Here are some easy ways to look after your records so they'll last for years to come.

Choosing a Filmscreen

If you're thinking about upsizing your screen to cinema proportions then a filmscreen is what you need.

Gaming in a Home Theatre

Can you game in a home theatre? After steady growth over the last decade or two, gaming is now the worlds favourite form of entertainment, bigger ...

Do you need a centre speaker?

Have you ever been watching a movie and struggled to hear the dialog? So you turn the volume up a notch or two, and then find yourself scrambling for the remote as the next action sequence starts at rocket launch sound levels. If you can relate to this then adding a centre speaker to your home theatre system will make your movie watching a whole lot more enjoyable.

Sound improvements with Acoustic Treatments

What are acoustic treatments? If you're like most music or home theatre lovers, you're probably always on the lookout for ways to make improvement...

Turntable buyers guide

Turntables have experienced a resurgence in recent years with vinyl sales steadily climbing. If you're interested in seeing what the fuss is about and adding a turntable to your system, what do you need to know? Here we take a look at the basics of buying a turntable so you get it right first time.

An introduction to Roon

Roon is a superbly elegant music management tool designed squarely for music-loving audio enthusiasts. We have been using this software since it first launched back in 2015 and for many of us in the Soundline team, it is what we use to listen to the bulk of our music.

Speaker buying guide

Buying a set of speakers for your hifi or home theatre system sounds easy right? Find the biggest ones with the most Watts and you're all set. Anyone who's spent some time researching speakers before purchasing will tell you there's a whole lot to learn and many things to consider. Spending some time on research now will mean you end up with speakers that suit your needs and you'll be happy with for years to come.