Experience Your Favorite Recordings & Movies Like Never Before 

Spring is a time of renewal. A time when homeowners across the country take on renovations they’ve been looking forward to for years. A recent study found that almost ⅔ of homeowners are taking on renovations this year, with kitchen and bathroom remodels leading the way. 

Since many people think listening room improvement is just about “buying gear”, this room often gets lost in the mix. But that’s a short-sighted view. There are a lot of upgrades you can make to create an experience that brings your favorite recordings to life. 

1. Rediscover Your Music Collection with High-Performance Speakers

If you’re still using consumer-grade speakers, it’s time to upgrade to high-end floor-standing or bookshelf models. Many people think the gauge of a good speaker is how loud it goes, but it’s quite the opposite. You want a speaker that is quiet in multiple ways. It doesn’t color the sound, so the speaker disappears and only the artist remains. You get crisp sound even at low volumes when you want to relax on a quiet evening in. We offer beautiful flagship speakers from Bowers & Wilkins and Focal that also become a stylish centerpoint for the room. 

2. Unlock Hidden Detail Using Integrated Amplification

Consumer-grade speakers typically include built-in amplifiers. One easy way to improve your listening room performance is to invest in dedicated high-current amplifiers. These reveal the subtle intake of a singer’s breath or the texture of a bass guitar string that was previously muffled. Components from brands like NAD and Hegel include high-performance engineering to deliver power and clarity simultaneously. There are no one-size-fits-all solutions when it comes to amplifiers. We’ll help you find the ones which work best with your speakers. 

3. Reconnect with the Ritual of Analog Playback

There’s no denying the convenience of streaming and digital media. But sometimes, for the things we love in life, we need to slow down and appreciate them. To a music lover, there’s nothing like the ritual of flipping through your records, enjoying the warm, organic tone that comes with them, and reading the liner notes as you listen. No listening room is complete without a high-precision turntable from brands like Pro-Ject and Thorens. Their turntables elicit that nostalgic audiophile experience while maintaining modern designs perfect for your home. 

4. Stream Studio Quality Music Without the Complexity

As we said, streaming is here to stay, and there’s no reason to fight against it. With a high-resolution network streamer or high-end Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC), you get lossless quality similar to a CD from your digital recordings. There’s no thinning out due to compression when you use companies like Bluesound that not only offer stellar sound but make it easy to find high-res audio recordings and play them anywhere in the house. 

5. Create a Seamless Dual-Purpose Media Experience

Using a high-end AV receiver, we’re able to tie your 2-channel setup into an existing surround sound system. We’ll use your high-fidelity loudspeakers as front surround, combining them with a center channel and architectural surround-sound speakers in the walls and ceiling. The processor makes it easy to adjust your audio calibration for whether you want to enjoy an action movie soundtrack or your vintage Sam Cooke record. 

We recommend these upgrades for everyone, but the bottom line is that your ideal listening experience is personal. We invite you to visit our Stonington showroom for a private session to hear our top receivers, amplifiers, and speakers to find the best option for your home.