Goldring Headphones UK

When comes to headphones, most of us will think about Sennheiser (for the high performance) or "Sony" (real or fake)? There are too many cheapo headphones out there with so many brands taken from the computer market. It is time to make a change; to bring in Goldring series of headphones with stereophile standard and at an affordable price.

Coming to you are the 3 DR series: DR50, DR100 and DR150.

Goldring DR50



The DR50 is the entry level to the award winning DR headphone Series and as such represents an unequalled affordability and sonic performance which sounds anything but cheap.

• Features a dynamic open back system for superior sound staging and imaging
• Soft, leather effect circumaural cushions to create comfortable seal around the ear
• 3m cable with 99.999% pure oxygen free copper conductors
• Detachable, highly flexible performance cable with custom designed Goldring jacks to deliver superior performance and style
• Nickel plated 3.5mm to 6.5mm (1/4 inch jack) adapter plug supplied
• Cable replacement or upgrade facility
• 40mm drive units with neodymium magnet and Mylar diaphragm
• Hi-fi quality sound
• Impedance 32 Ohm
• Frequency Response 32-20kHz
• Total Harmonic Distortion (1Vrms @ 1kHz) <0.2%
• Sound Pressure Level (1Vrms @ 1kHz) 110dB
• Weight (with cable) 330gram

Goldring DR100



Exceptional "Five Star" performance (WHAT HIFI 2006) , matched to high levels of comfort, make the DR100 the ideal headphones for long term listening.

• Dynamic open back system for superior sound staging and imaging
• Soft fabric headband and circumaural ear cushions create improved comfort and fit
• Detachable 3m cable featuring 99.999% pure oxygen free copper conductors with gold plated plugs ensures sound quality is maintained from source to headphone
• Optimised 40mm drivers with neodymium magnet and Mylar diaphragms for extended frequency response
• Gold plated 3.5mm to 6.5mm (1/4 inch Jack) adapter plug supplied
• Impedance 32 Ohm
• Frequency Response 30-20kHz
• Total Harmonic Distortion (1Vrms @ 1kHz) <0.6%
• Sound Pressure Level (1Vrms @ 1kHz) 105dB
• Weight (with cable) 295gram

Goldring DR150



Top of the range model, the highly acclaimed Goldring DR150 exploits both state of the art driver design and advanced cable technology, to produce stereo headphones which represent an unequalled combination of luxury, affordability and sonic performance.

The dynamic open back system provides superior audio staging and imaging, and the high-quality head and circumaural ear cushions provide luxury feel and ultra-comfort, making the Goldring DR150 headphones perfect for listening over extended periods.

"...bass is well-controlled, and the top end is pleasingly eager...Dynamic sound and nice to wear"


What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision.

"Excellent build and fine sound"


Hi-Fi World.

• Dynamic open back system for superior sound staging and imaging
• High quality headband and circumaural ear cushions provide luxury feel and ultracomfort for extended listening periods
• QED designed detachable 3m cable featuring 99.999% pure silver plated oxygen free signal conductors with gold plated plugs to ensure every nuance of sound quality is maintained from source to headphone
• Reference 40mm drivers with neodymium magnet and titanium film diaphragms for optimum sensitivity and extended frequency response
• Gold plated 3.5mm to 6.5mm (1/4 inch Jack) adapter plug supplied

With these headphones, you can listen to your favourite music any place and any time without bordering anyone. Sink deep into your music now with Goldring headphone. Grab one now.

Audioquest cables

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Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter with Audio Support

From the 123macmini.com site:

Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter with Audio Support
Friday, July 10, 2009 - 12:45 PM EST
Posted by: Fran

Apogee has announced the release of its Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter with USB digital audio. The new adapter joins their Kanex family of Mini DisplayPort adapters and allows Macs with a Mini DisplayPort to be connected to an HD source and have digital audio be outputted through the adapter.

Since HDMI is able to support both audio and video, users wondered why it wasn't possible to have the option of having audio come out the Mini DisplayPort adapter as well. The new adapters will be able to output digital audio signals through the USB port. USB audio was integrated into the adapter with HDMI output to allow the audio pass through. Two USB 2.0 ports are also conveniently located next to the Mini DisplayPort, which allows easy access to plug both cables in.

The new adapter still has the same specifications as its predecessor as it still will be version 1.3b and support resolutions of up to 1080p. The adapter also looks similar to the current Mini DisplayPort to HDMI. The significant difference for the adapter will be the extra USB cable next to the Mini DisplayPort cable. The new adapter also supports uncompressed audio such as LPCM.

Apogee said it plans to release the Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter with USB digital audio in August. No word on pricing, but we'll keep you posted.

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Engadget Goes behind the doors at Dolby

Have you ever wondered what the differences between Dolby Digital Plus, Pro Logic and TrueHD were? Still trying to get your head around the evolution of digital surround sound in the past ten years? Yeah, you're not the only one so the crew over at Engadget HD made the long haul to Dolby Laboratories to learn everything there is to know about modern surround sound and what makes it work. In other words, if you are even the least bit interested in being surrounded by sound when watching movies or playing games, head on over and check it out!

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Dali Speakers

Okay, too many same question have been raised... what should I get if I have a budget range between Mordaunt Short Mezzo Series and Proac Studio Series? I have the answer for you ... that's DALI Ikon Series.

Coming to our showroom is the 7.1 range of DALI (Danish speaker manufacturer) IKON Series.

The ideal front speakers will be the Ikon 6.



Ikon 6 comes with two 6.5" bass drivers housed in a diecast aluminum chassis crafted to provide free airflow from the backside of the cone and to minimize energy loss and compression within the drivers. Each long throw bass driver has an 80mm main magnet and a 70mm reverse-polarized magnet. This is to prevent distortion by establishing a stable magnetic flux density in the voice-coil gap, and to reduce stray magnetic fields. The bass driver cones are a mixture of paper and wood fibers constructed in a random patern in order to minimize resonances.

The unique design on Ikon 6 is the hybrid tweeter that has been trickled down from DALI's more expensive Euphonia and Helicon series. The tweeter module includes a cloth-dome unit that runs from 3kHz to beyond 20kHz, as well as DALI's famous ribbon that handles the range from 14kHz to beyond 30kHz. Both tweeters have been designed for wide horizontal dispersion and it's ideal for most listening direction.

Ikon 6 is naturally good for Home Cinema as well as Stereo Listening.

The Center coming to store is Vokal 2 Center.



Vokal 2 is built with reference to the other Ikon series with its unique ribbon tweeter and 2 bass drivers. It's dynamic when delivery dialogue from the movies to the listener.



Next comes the Ikon surround speakers, the Ikon 2 bookshelf speakers. Usually being used together with Stereo System. If you have the space for a pair of stands, Ikon 2 is a great surround speakers to go for. Occasionally, you can move it to the front for your stereo needs which will definately give you a different taste from your stereo system.

Finally, if you plan to setup a 7.1 system for your home, you may consider the Ikon On Wall series. The Ikon on wall series provides you with a fast and easy way of mounting surround or surround back speakers on the side or rear wall. Although performance won't be as great as the Ikon 2 bookshelf, it gives the user the flexibilty in setting up a 7.1 environment without having to place additional speaker stands on the side or rear which can be unnecessary



obstacle in your home.

Although it seems easy to mount the speaker on the wall anywhere you want, it is always a good idea to speak to our sound system consultant before you start drilling holes on your wall. Placement of on wall speakers are crucial to your 7.1 setup. Sitting position, room acoustic, possible reflection points and other factors in the room will cause your on wall speakers to sound different when not being place at the right position.

To fully utilize and unleash the performance of the DALI Ikon series, you will need at least Denon AVR 4310 for best performance. Although you can live with Denon AVR3808a, I will not recommend you saving just a couple of K which will eventually sacrifice your Sound Quality.

Call to schedule for an audition now at 017-808-9020 Mr. Tan.