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What HiFi Award Winners 2018 at Fanthorpes HiFi
Our brands have been well represented at this years What HiFi awards, lets have a look at who won what.
Lets start off with speaker award winners, standmount speaker wise it was a double award scoop for KEF with the Q350 winning the 'Best standmount speaker £500-£750' and the new KEF R3 Standmounts winning the 'Best standmount speaker £1000-£2000'. Coming off the back of a great review from Hi-Fi Choice the Spendor A7 Floorstanding speakers won the 'Best floorstanding speaker over £2000'.
We also had two winners in the Speaker Package category, these we're the Monitor Audio Silver 200 AV12 that won 'Best speaker package £2000-£5000' as well as the PMC Twenty5 23 5.1 winning the 'Best speaker package over £5000'. Rounding things off in the speaker category the Ruark Audio MR1 Mk2 won 'Best desktop speaker'.
Moving on to the electronics the Roksan Blak integrated received 'Best stereo amplifier over £2500', and the Cyrus CDi CD Player won 'Best CD player over £1000'. Both these products held on to their titles from last year too. The Pro-Ject Primary E also won the award for 'Best turntable under £200'
Chord Electronics dominate the DAC award section once more taking home three of the five awards on offer. The Chord Hugo 2 was announced the 'Best DAC over £1200', with the Chord Mojo 'Best DAC £300-£500' and Qutest 'Best DAC £500-£1200' claiming the other two awards. Cyrus Audio were our other brand represented in the DAC category, with the Soundkey scooping the award for best USB DAC under £150.
In the accessories section of the award ceremony we had representation from Arcam who won 'Best phono stage over £250' for the rPhono, as well as The Chord Company who won awards for the Chord Company C-line winning the 'Best analogue interconnect under £50' and the Chord Clearway Analogue RCA being awarded the 'Best analogue interconnect over £50'
The LS50 Wireless Speakers pulled off another victory for team KEF winning the 'Best all-in-one system'.
Wrapping things up is the Sennheiser Momentum 2.0 Over-Ear Headphones winning the 'Best portable on-ear headphones over £100'.
If you have any questions or want any more information about the winning products, please call us on 01482 223096 or email shop@fanthorpes.co.uk
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October 02, 2025 by Admin
HiFi News
We are excited to announce that Audio Group Denmark has officially joined the Fanthorpes HiFi portfolio, marking an exciting new chapter for our customers and the world of high-end audio. This innovative company is home to four exceptional brands – Ansuz, Aavik, Borresen, and Axxess – each founded by the visionary duo Lars Kristensen and Michael Børresen. Together, these brands share a unique DNA and philosophy shaped by decades of collaboration and passion for uncompromising sound.
October 01, 2025 by Admin
If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a complete high-performance hi-fi system, now is the perfect time. Audiolab has launched a limited-time promotion on its acclaimed 7000 and 9000 Series components, designed to help music lovers build the ultimate sound system with unbeatable value.
From October 1, 2025, through January 11, 2026, when you purchase an Audiolab 7000A or 9000A integrated amplifier, you’ll unlock the chance to add a matching CD transport or network streamer at 50% off the regular price. That means a perfectly matched Audiolab system, seamless in design and performance, at a fraction of the cost.
Autumn has arrived – the perfect season for cosy evenings, family gatherings, and relaxing moments with your favourite music. To make it even better, we’re excited to bring you our Autumn Trade-Up Promotion, running from 1st October to 31st December 2025.
If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to upgrade your home audio system, now is the time. With exclusive offers across our high-performance 40 Series, you can enjoy premium sound and big savings.
September 25, 2025 by Admin
HiFi Rose Now on Demonstration at Fanthorpes HiFi Hull
We’re excited to announce that HiFi Rose is now available for demonstration at Fanthorpes HiFi in Hull. This innovative and award-winning brand brings together cutting-edge audio technology, intuitive touchscreen operation, and stunning design, making it a perfect addition to the Fanthorpes HiFi portfolio.
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