A Week in the Life of Fanthorpes HiFi – Behind the Scenes

Hi everyone, and welcome to our new weekly thread! Each Friday, we'll plan to share a glimpse into life at Fanthorpes HiFi, giving you an insider's look at what goes on in our store and out on the road.

From in-store demonstrations to home visits, we'll take you through the exciting systems we set up, the distances we travel, and the services we offer to help our customers get the best from their HiFi.

We hope you enjoy following along! If you have any questions about the equipment mentioned, feel free to call us on 01482 223096 or email shop@fanthorpes.co.uk.

Services We Offer

1. Trade-Ins
   Thinking about upgrading your HiFi? We love to trade in! Get in touch, and we'll let you know what your existing equipment is worth as part of a trade-in deal.
2. Finance Options
   We offer buy now, pay later on orders over £400, allowing you to spread or defer payments over a year.
3. Nationwide Delivery & Installation
   When you purchase from us, we provide a nationwide delivery and installation service within mainland UK. Our expert installer will bring your new HiFi directly to your home and set it up for you.

For more details, contact us at shop@fanthorpes.co.uk or call 01482 223096.

Stay tuned for our first weekly update – we can't wait to share our experiences with you!

A Week in the Life at Fanthorpes HiFi – Speaker Shootouts, Installations & Industry Visits

Welcome to our latest weekly update, where we take you behind the scenes at Fanthorpes HiFi! This week has been packed with exciting in-store demonstrations, industry visits, and a road trip to install some incredible HiFi equipment. Here’s what we’ve been up to…

Monday 3rd March – The Great PMC Speaker Shootout

We kicked off the week with an eagerly anticipated in-store demonstration of the brand-new PMC Prophecy1 speakers, putting them head-to-head against their predecessor, the PMC Twenty5 21i.

PMC has built a strong reputation for creating dynamic, transparent, and highly musical speakers, and the new Prophecy range is no exception. We were excited to hear how the latest model compares to its well-regarded predecessor, especially in terms of clarity, soundstage, and bass response.

If you are curious about the results, get in touch—we’d love to share our thoughts and perhaps even arrange another listening session for you!

Tuesday 4th March – A Visit from Martin Logan

Tuesday saw us welcoming Martin Logan to the store. Known for their electrostatic speaker technology, Martin Logan produces some of the most detailed and immersive speakers in the industry.

It was a fantastic opportunity to discuss their latest advancements, from panel technology to hybrid designs. If you’ve ever been curious about electrostatic speakers and how they differ from traditional driver-based designs, feel free to reach out—we’d be happy to chat!

Wednesday 5th March – On the Road to Derby for a Turntable Installation

Midweek, we hit the road and headed to Derby for an exciting installation. The customer had ordered the stunning Pro-Ject Signature 10 Super Pack, a high-end turntable known for its precision engineering and superb sound reproduction.

While there, we've also agreed to collect a Pro-Ject 6 Perspex SB as part of a trade-in. This is a fantastic turntable, and if anyone is interested in learning more about it or considering a trade-in themselves, just let us know!

Thursday 6th March – REL Acoustics Showcase

Thursday was another special day at the store as we host REL Acoustics for a look at the new REL T9 Special Edition subwoofer.

REL is renowned for their high-performance subwoofers that seamlessly integrate with both HiFi and home cinema setups. We're excited to experience how the T9 SE enhances bass depth and musicality, offering that signature fast, tight, and controlled low-end response.

If you’re interested in upgrading your system with a REL subwoofer, we’d be happy to arrange a demonstration!

Friday 7th March – Another PMC Showdown

We rounded off the week with another PMC demonstration, this time comparing the larger PMC Prophecy5 against the PMC Twenty5 23i.

After making a huge impression at the Bristol HiFi Show, the Prophecy series has been generating a lot of buzz. These speakers are built with cutting-edge technology, refining PMC’s already stellar sound signature. Seeing them go up against the existing Twenty5i range has been a fascinating experience, and we’re excited to share our insights.

Want to hear the difference for yourself? We’re always happy to set up a personal demonstration in-store!

That’s a Wrap!

It’s looking like action-packed week full of exciting demos, industry visits, and customer installations. Whether you’re interested in the latest speakers, a new turntable, or expert advice on setting up your system, we’re here to help.

If anything from this post has caught your attention, don’t hesitate to get in touch! Call us at 01482 223096 or email shop@fanthorpes.co.uk—we’d love to chat HiFi with you.

Until next week, happy listening!