HD confusion rife
A recent Ofcom report and new research from LG reveals that our industry still has a way to go in informing and educating consumers about high definition. Results show that although the majority of respondents want to experience HD, over 60 per cent of those surveyed are yet to invest in it due to confusion over the various formats and sources.
With a whopping 80 per cent of people confused over industry terminology such as HD Ready vs HD Ready 1080p (Full HD) and 25 per cent of Brits not understanding what HD is - thinking that owning a TV with an HD Ready logo or a digital box instantly makes all programmes high definition - the research highlights that consumers are suffering from information overload and struggling to keep up with the latest technology and jargon.
The recent Ofcom report, entitled HD Ready TV sets - Mystery shopping survey (published in November 2007), points to added consumer confusion as a result of incorrect information from retailers, such as the common misconception that HD is currently available on Freeview. The results of these reports show the need for clear and simple consumer education to ensure people know how to get HD and what to look-out for.
The increasing availability of HD content appears to be one of the main drivers behind consumer awareness and interest in the technology. The HD buzz was initially centred-around sport for the World Cup in 2006 and although the current Olympics HD broadcast also played a similar role, movies have made a leap in the league table, showing that 50 per cent of respondents cite it as being the most popular reason to watch high definition.
George Mead, marketing manager, LG Electronics digital display comments: “The HD industry is booming - with new products being launched more regularly and content becoming widely available - consumer choice has never been greater. It’s key for us to translate this growth into relevant and tangible consumer experiences and the only way this will succeed is through education and by keeping the tech jargon simple and clear.”
LG’s sample for the survey involved 1000 people over the age of 16 from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. In lengthy telephone interviews during August 2008, they were asked how much they know about high definition television and to describe their experiences of it. Regional figures match the density of population.
Other findings to come out of the LG study include:
* Yorkshire and Humberside have the lowest understanding of what HD is with 30 per cent of people surveyed believing that owning a TV with an HD Ready logo or a digital box would automatically make all content high definition
* Wales has the highest understanding of HD with 90 per cent knowing how HD content is produced and viewed
* East Anglia has the highest HD adoption rate with 50 per cent of people now owning an HD TV and Scotland has the lowest adoption rate with 73 per cent of people still not owning an HD TV
* After buying an HD TV, over 30 per cent of Londoners thought the reduction in picture quality was due to lighting conditions in the room rather than the lack of HD content running on the screen
* 50 per cent of respondents in Yorkshire and Humberside thought that retailers used specially tuned high definition TVs to provide product demonstrations as the content quality wasn’t as good when they got it home - when in fact they were not watching HD content
* 60 per cent of people in Northern Ireland prefer to watch movies in HD
* 25 per cent of passionate Scottish fans watch sports the most in HD
www.lge.co.uk
www.ofcom.org.uk
Pure makes a million - again!
To sell a million radios is one thing, but to sell two million? Now that’s just greedy - and it’s what Pure has achieved in less than six years. What’s even more impressive is that Pure has sold its second million since Christmas 2006.
A British company using British engineering, the rise and rise of Pure has been spearheaded by its EVOKE-1S, the UK’s most popular DAB radio. Its since entered the in-car DAB market with its Highway product and is now concentrating on eco-friendly products such as the Siesta from its new EcoPlus range. Next on Pure’s hit list is its Connected Radio product, which combines DAB with WiFi technology.
“Pure has consistently delivered firsts in the DAB market,” said Paul Smith, general manager at Pure Digital. “We’d like to take this opportunity to thank the thousands of retail stores that stock Pure radios and, of course, the two million Pure radio owners.
Tony Moretta, chief executive at the DRDB (Digital Radio Development Bureau) said: “This is a milestone for DAB digital radio and we congratulate Pure Digital and its parent company, Imagination Technologies. They have pioneered DAB in the UK and have consistently produced innovative, high quality products creating a new and trusted consumer electronics brand in a short period.”
www.pure.com
0845 1489001
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Asheridge unveils new brand
Specialist provider of home AV solutions, Asheridge Communications, has revealed its new brand identity.
‘The Family’ is designed to reinforce Asheridge’s reputation in the CI marketplace as a company that builds strong, supportive relationships with its customers.
Previewed at this year’s CEDIA Expo, the re-branded family look of five silhouetted figures above the Asheridge strap line, the ‘connected advantage’, is being rolled out for use on all the company’s sales and marketing materials including catalogues, direct mail, online and display advertising.
“Asheridge is all about family,” said Asheridge Sales Director Kevin Swanton. “We have an extended family of great products which are tailored to the needs of today’s custom installer. Working with Asheridge is about dealing with real people who understand these requirements, have a sense of humour and can support customers with the products and services they need to achieve a successful install.”
www.ashcomms.com
01494 794770
Directory (A-H)
A+K UK Ltd
Norderstedt House
James Carter Road
Mildenhall
Suffolk IP28 7RQ
T 01638 510 900
F 01638 510 901
sales@anders-kern.co.uk
www.anders-kern.co.uk
Alltrade Aerial & Satellite Ltd
Tel: 0845 075 0751
AMX UK Ltd
Auster Road
Clifton Moor
York
N Yorks YO30 4GD
T 01904 343 100
F 01904 343 101
uksales@amxuk.co.uk
www.amx.com
ATC Loudspeaker
Technology Ltd
Gypsy Lane
Aston Down
Stroud
Gloucester GL6 8HR
T 01285 760 561
F 01285 760 683
info@atc.gb.net
www.atc.gb.net
AWE Europe Ltd
B1 Longmead Business Centre
Blenheim Road
Epsom
Surrey KT19 9QQ
T 01372 729 777
F 01372 729 767
av-sales@awe-europe.co.uk
www.awe-europe.co.uk
Acoustic Energy Ltd
16 Bridge Road
Cirencester
Gloucester GL7 1NJ
T 01285 654 432
F 01285 654 430
uksales@acoustic-energy.co.uk
www.acoustic-energy.co.uk
Acoustic Partnership, The
Unit 8
Saltash
Cornwall PL12 6LX
T 0870 047 0047
F 0870 047 0048
info@revolveraudio.com
AKAI
Prima International PLC
Prima House
Premier Park
Oulton
Leeds LS26 8ZA
T 0113 251 1500
F 0113 251 1515
sales@akaieu.com
www.akaieu.com
Alphason Designs Ltd
Alphason House
Bolton Road
Atherton
Greater Manchester M46 9AW
T 01942 885 600
F 01942 876 955
sales@alphasondesigns.com
www.alphasondesigns.com
Anthony Gallo Acoustics
The Inox Building
Caldwellside
Lanark
ML 11 7SR
T 0870 350 1348
F 0870 350 1346
enquiries@anthonygallo.co.uk
www.anthonygallo.co.uk
Arcam
Pembroke Avenue
Denny Industrial Centre
Waterbeach, Cambridge CB5 9QR
T 01223 203 200
F 01223 863 384
support@arcam.co.uk
www.arcam.co.uk
Armour Home
Stortford Hall Industrial Park
Dunmow Road, Bishops Stortford,
Hertfordshire, CM23 5GZ
T +44 (0)1279 501111
F +44 (0)1279 501080
www.armourhome.co.uk
Artcoustic UK
No 1 Liverpool Street, London,
EC2M 7QD
T 01245 400904
F 01245 400910
salesuk@artcoustic.com
www.artcoustic.com
Asheridge Communications Ltd
Unit A, Chiltern Commerce Centre
Asheridge Road, Chesham
Bucks HP5 2PY
T 01494 794770
F 01494 794772
www.ashcomms.com
Atacama Audio
Winston Ave, Croft, Leicester LE9 3GQ
T 01455 283 251
F 01455 283 908
post@atacama-audio.co.uk
www.atacama-audio.co.uk
Audio Note (UK) Ltd
Unit C, Peacock Industrial Estate
Lyon Close, 125-127 Davigdor Road
Hove, E Sussex BN3 1SG
T 01273 220 511
F 01273 731 498
info@audionote.co.uk
Audiophile Furniture Ltd
Sales & Marketing
Wood Lea Cottage
Church Road
Southborough Common
Kent TN4 0RT
T Sales/Mktg: 01892 619 319
M 07715 763 777
sales@audiophilebase.com
www.audiophilebase.com
Audio Partnership plc
Gallery Court
Hankey Plae
London SE1 4BB
T 020 7940 2200
F 020 7940 2233
Audio Reference
Unit 8, Enterprise Park
Slyfield Industrial Estate
Guildford
Surrey GU1 1RB
T 01252 702 705
F 01483 301 412
info@audioreference.co.uk
www.audioreference.co.uk
Audio Synthesis
PO Box 50
Nottingham NG9 1DZ
T 01159 224 138
F 01159 229 701
salesinfo@audiosynthesis.co.uk
www.audiosynthesis.vo.uk
Audio Technica
Tel: +44 (0) 113 277 1441
sales@atheadphones.com
www.atheadphones.com
BADA
248 Lee High Road
London
SE13 5PL
T 020 8150 6741
info@bada.co.uk
www.bada.co.uk
BBG Distribution Ltd
Unit 3
Watford Interchange
Colonial Way
Watford
Hertfordshire WD24 4WP
T 01923 205600
F 01923 205601
mail@bbgeu.com
www.bbg-av.com
BFA, The
PO Box 365
Farnham GU10 2BD
chris@british-audio.org.uk
info@british-audio.org.uk
www.british-audio.co.uk
B&W Group Ltd
UK sales division
Dale Road
Worthing
W Sussex BN11 2BH
T 01903 221 500
F 01903 221 501
uksales@bwgroup.com
www.bowers-wilkins.com
B-Tech International Ltd
Long March
Daventry
Northamptonshire
NN11 4NR
T 0844 800 0445
F 0844 800 0446
E info@b-tech-int.com
www.btechavmounts.com
Bandridge
see BBG Distribution
Bang & Olufsen UK Ltd
630 Wharfedale Road
Winnersh Triangle
Berkshire RG41 5TP
T 01189 692 288
F 01189 693 388
www.bang-olufsen.com
Beamax
Bleekveldstraat 7 B
3900 Overpelt
Belgium
T 0800 9175 943
F 0800 9175 945
beyerdynamic (GB) Ltd
17 Albert Drive
Burgess Hill
Sussex RH15 9TN
T 01444 258 258
F 01444 258 444
sales@beyerdynamic.co.uk
www.beyerdynamic.co.uk
Bjurab UK
Unit 6. Harlow House
Shelton Road
Willowbrook Industrial Estate
Corby, Northants
NN17 5XH
T 01536 203101
F 01444 258 444
www.bjurab.co.uk
BMB Electronics UK Ltd
Unit 1, Shepherds Grove
Industrial Estate West
Stanton
Suffolk IP31 2AR
United Kingdom
T + 44 (0) 1359 253 555
F + 44 (0) 1359 253 559
E sales@bmbelectronics.co.uk
W www.bmbelectronics.co.uk
Bose Ltd
1 Ambley Green
Gillingham Business Park
Gillingham
Kent ME8 0NJ
T 0870 741 4500
F 0870 741 4545
www.bose.co.uk
British Audio & Electronic
Equipment
Manufacturers Association
Landseer House
19 Charing Cross Road
London W02H 0ES
T 020 7930 3206
F 020 7839 4613
brema@compuserve.com
British Federation of Audio
PO Box 365
Farnham GU10 2BD
T 01428 714 616
F 01428 717 599
secretary@british-audio.org.uk
www.british-audio.org.uk
CAI
Confederation of Aerial Industries
Fulton House
Business Centre
Fulton Road
Wembley Park
Middlesex HA9 0TF
T 020 8902 3206
F 020 8903 8719
CSE
Unit 9
Centre Park Holdings
The Airfield
Tockwith
York YO26 7QF
T 01423 359 054
F 01423 359 048
www.csesolutions.co.uk
Canton
T 02392 501 888
F 02392 501 999
sales@standesign.co.uk
www.canton.de
CEDIA UK
Unit 2
Pheonix Park
St Neots
Cambs PE19 8EP
T 01480 213 744
F 01480 213 469
info@cedia.co.uk
www.cedia.co.uk
Chapter Audio Ltd
42 Thornton Hill
Exeter
Devon
T 01392 686 797
F 01392 676 795
sales@chapteraudio.com
www.chapteraudio.com
Choice Hi Fi
52 Milton Road
East Sheen
London SW14 8JR
T 020 8392 1959
F 020 8392 1994
info@choice-hifi.com
Chord Company Ltd,
The Chord Company House
The Millsway Centre
Amesbury
Salisbury SP4 7RX
T 01980 625 700
F 01980 625 070
chord@chord.co.uk
www.chord.co.uk
Chord Electronics Ltd
The Pumphouse
Farleigh Bridge
Farleigh Lane
East Farleigh
Kent ME16 9NB
T 01622 721 444
F 01622 721 555
sales@chordelectronics.co.uk
www.chordelectronics.co.uk
Classé
C/O B&W Group Ltd
UK sales division
Dale Road
Worthing
W Sussex BN11 2BH
T 01903 221 500
F 01903 221 501
uksales@bwgroup.com
www.classeaudio.com
Clo Systems
see BMB Electronics UK Ltd
Comfort Home Controls
Iscam House
19b Central Trading Estate
Saltney
Chester
Cheshire CH4 8SX
T 01244 680 675
F 01244 671 455
andrew@home-control.co.uk
www.comfort.org.uk
Convergent Living
see BMB electronics UK Ltd
Crane Audio Ltd
Enterprise House
Ocean Village
Southampton
Hants SO14 3XB
T 0870 444 1056
petercrane@craneaudio.com
www.craneaudio.com
Creek Audio
12 Avebury Court
Mark Road
Hemel Hempstead
Herts HP2 7TA
T +44 (0)1442 260 146
F +44 (0)1442 243 766
info@creekaudio.co.uk
www.creekaudio.co.uk
Crestron (UK) Ltd
Munro House
Portsmouth Road
Cobham
Surrey
KT11 1TF
T +44 (0) 845 873 8787
F +44 (0) 845 873 8788
www.crestron.com
Cromwell Business Systems
King’s View House
3 Bartholomew’s Walk
Ely
Cambs CB7 4EA
T 01353 650 900
F 01353 650 930
Custom Design
(Newcastle)
Furniture Manufacturer
Unit 11
Bath Street Industrial Estate
Walker
Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 4PH
T 0191 262 4646
F 0191 262 4646
cdncle@aol.com
Decibel Distribution Ltd
9 Darluith Park
Brookfield
Renfrewshire PA5 8DD
T 01505 321 351
F 01505 321 351
M 07976 528 537
sales.decibel@birgin.net
Denon UK Ltd
Moorbridge House
Padbury Oaks
579 Bath Road
Middlesex UB7 0EH
T 01753 680568
www.denon.co.uk
DF Solutions
UU Science Park
Cromore Road
Coleraine
Co. Londonderry
BT52 1SA
T 01788 547408
info@dfsolutions.co.uk
www.dfsolutions.co.uk
Dynaudio (UK)
Fairbourne Drive
Atterbury Lakes
Milton Keynes
MK10 (RG
T 01189 841 141
F 01189 841 847
adam@ect-av.com
www.ect-av.com
ECT Projection Screens/Accessories European Communications Technology
PO Box 4020
Pangbourne
Berks RG8 8TX
T 01189 841 141
F 01189 841 847
adam@ect-av.com
www.ect-av.com
ELAC, Sennheiser UK Ltd
3 Century Point
Halifax Road
High Wycombe
Bucks HP12 3SL
T 01494 551 551
F 01494 551 550
info@sennheiser.co.uk
www.sennheiser.co.uk
Elan Systems (UK) Ltd
Unit 4
Pumpfields Road
Liverpool L3 6BA
T 0151 236 1832
F 0151 255 1194
sales@elansystemsuk.com
www.elansystemsuk.com
Elite AV Ltd
Crossweys
28-30 High Street
Guildford, Surrey
T 08450 555 911
www.eliteav.co.uk
Eltax UK
The Old Granary
Sycamore Yard
Blakesley
Towcester
Northants NN12 8QY
T 01327 860 789
F 01327 861 058
office.uk@eltax.com
www.eltax.com
Epos Acoustics
12 Avebury Court
Mark Road
Hemel Hempstead
Herts HP2 7TA
Tel: 01442 260146
Fax: 01442 243766
Info@epos-acoustics.com
www.epos-acoustics.co.uk
Excel Audio Systems Ltd
39 Highfield Road
Acton
London W3 0AJ
T 020 8354 0820
F 020 8354 0834
sales@excelaudio.co.uk
www.excelaudio.co.uk
Exposure Electronics
The Works
59 North Street
Portslade
E Sussex BN41 1DH
T 01273 423 877
F 01273 430 619
FINLUX – Prima
International plc
Prima House
Premier Park
Oulton
Leeds LS26 8ZA
T 01132 511 500
F 01132 511 515
sales@finlux.co.uk
www.finlux.co.uk
Focal.JM Lab Ltd
Jesson House
Tower Street
Coventry CV1 1JN
T 0845 660 2680
F 0845 660 2690
j.dahele@focal-jmlab.co.uk
info@focal-jmlab.co.uk
Fujitsu General (UK) Co Ltd
Unit 150
Centennial Park
Centennial Avenue
Elstree
Herts WD6 3SG
T +44 (0)20 8731 3450
F +44 (0)20 8731 3451
sales@fujitsu-general.co.uk
www.fujitsu-general.co.uk
Futronix Ltd
143 Futronix House
Croydon
Caterham
Surrey CR3 6PF
T 01883 373 333/4
F 01883 373 335/6
sales@futronix.info
www.futronix.info
Future Automation
Unit 2 Kimpton Enterprise Park
Claggy Road
Kimpton
Herts SG4 8HP
Tel: 01438 833 577
Fax: 01438 833 565
info@futureautomation.co.uk
www.futureautomation.co.uk
Gecko Inc Ltd
Cherry Cottage, Galley Lane
Headley, Berks RG18 8LJ
T 0845 262 2882
rob@gecko.uk.com
www.homecinema.uk.com
Gem Distribution Ltd
St George House
Parkway
Harlow Business Park
Harlow
Essex
CM19 5QF
T 01279 822822
F 01279 412 604
Sales@ gem.co.uk
www.gem.co.uk
Genco Systems Ltd
Unit 36
26-28 Queensway
Enfield
Middlesex EN3 4SA
T 020 8443 2820
F 020 8443 2847
sales@gencosystems.demon.co.uk
www.gencosystems.demon.co.uk
Grundig UK Ltd
Elstree Wsy
Borehamwood
Herts WD6 1RX
T +44 (0)20 8324 9400
F +44 (0)20 8324 9401
www.grundig.co.uk
Habitech Ltd
Sandy Farm
Runfold, Farnham
Surrey GU10 1PX
T 01252 781200
www.habitech.co.uk
HAMA PVAC Ltd
Unit 4, Cherrywood
Chineham Business Park
Basingstoke
Hants RG24 8WF
T 01256 374 700
F 01256 374 749
Harbeth Audio Ltd
3 Enterprise Park
Lewes Road
Lindfield
W Sussex RH16 2LH
T 01444 484 371
F 01444 487 269
sound@harbeth.co.uk
www.harbeth.co.uk
Harman Consumer UK
The Dutch Barn
The Hyde, Woodcock Hill
Off Coopers Green Lane
St Albans, Herts AL4 9HJ
T 01707 278100
F 01707 278129
E sales.uk@harman.com
www.harman.com
Harvard Technology Group
Unit 9
Spitfire Business Park
Hawker Road
Croydon
Surrey CR0 4RF
T 0845 450 1489
www.harvardtechnology.com
Henley Designs Ltd
Unit 11, Moorbrook
Southmead Industrial Park
Didcot, Oxfordshire
OX11 7HP
T 01235 511 166
F 01235 511 266
info@henleydesigns.co.uk
www.henleydesigns.co.uk
Hitachi
Whitebrook Park
Lower Cookham Road
Maidenhead
Berks, SL6 8YA
T 01628 643 000
www.hitachidigitalmedia.com
RGB bags distributor award
Middle Atlantic Products has recognised its UK distributor RGB Communications as its 2007 Distributor of the Year.
Stephen Fried, Manager of International Sales for Middle Atlantic Products, explains the reasons behind the award: “The entire RGB team are one of the hardest working in the business and they continue to provide our customers with outstanding support,” he said. “RGB Communications offers superior integration advice and support and understands the importance of effective space, cable and thermal management in every installation. I speak for everyone at Middle Atlantic Products in congratulating RGB on a great year and look forward to another strong year.”
It’s the second year in a row that RGB has won the award. Caroline Britt, Managing Director of RGB Communications, was delighted with the recognition: “It demonstrates our core ethos of partnering with industry leading manufacturers, who develop products to enhance a totally professional integration of audio visual solutions.”
RGB Communications stock and distribute Middle Atlantic Products’ complete line-up of racks and enclosures for custom residential and commercial installations, as well as its Ultra-Quiet Fan Panels and Quiet Cool Series of thermostatically controlled cooling products.
www.rgbcomms.co.uk
0844 8800765
Armour receives plaudits
AV manufacturer and distributor Armour Home has been recognised as ‘Best Trading Partner’ for the UK Home Cinema and Custom Installation industry.
Plimsoll Publishing, an independent provider of financial and business analysis, featured Armour Home in a recent report about the CI industry in the UK. The report looked at all companies in the sector, judging performance and financial health by measuring sales growth, profitability and working capital, among other indicators.
Glenn McClelland, Armour Home’s Managing Director, said: “To be awarded first place out of the 326 companies investigated is a tremendous achievement. It is especially pleasing to placed ahead of long established companies such as Bose and B&W Loudspeakers and a long way in front of our more direct competitors,” he said.
www.armourhe.co.uk
01279 501111
Directory (I-P)
Icon Distribution UK
T 0845 603 1375
www.icondistribution.net
iC Mounts
see Vivanco
IP Homenet.com.Ltd
10 Bromley Street, Digbeth
Birmingham B9 4AN
T 0121 766 8460
F 0121 766 8416
FM@iphomenet.com
www.iphomenet.com
iLight Ltd
Unit 4, Enterprise Centre
Rogues Hill, Penshurst
Kent TN11 8BG
T 01892 870 072
F 01892 870 074
helen.cowan@ilight.co.uk
www.ilightgroup.com
Imerge Ltd
Unit 6, Bar Hill Business Park
Saxon Way, Bar Hill
Cambridge CB3 8SL
www.imerge.co.uk
Impact Screen Solutions Ltd
(UK distributor of Screenline)
Top Floor, 29 Cambridge Road
Hove, BN3 1DE
T 01273 735476
F 0870 4799474
dan@impactscreensolutions.co.uk
Invision UK
Unit 5 Woodlands Business Park
Rougham Ind. Estate, Bury St. Edmunds
Suffolk, IP30 9ND
01359 270280
www.invisionuk.com
Jamo UK Ltd
see BBG Distribution
JVC UK Ltd
JVC House, JVC Business Park
12 Priestley Way
London NW2 7BA
T 020 8208 6200
KEF Audio (UK)
Eccleston Road
Tovil
Maidstone
Kent ME15 6QP
T 01622 672 261
F 01622 750 653
sales@kef.com
www.kef.com
Keene Electronics
Unit 9
Old Hall Mills Business Park
Little Eaton
Derbyshire DE21 5DN
T 01332 830 550
F 01332 830 551
www.keene.co.uk
Lawton
2 Willow Court
Sandwell Business Park
Smethwick
West Midlands
B66 1RD
T 0121 511 1128
www.lawtontrade.com
Leax Lighting Controls
Unit 11
Mandeville Courtyard
142 Battersea Park Road
London SW11 4NB
T 020 7501 0880
Lenbrook UK Ltd
see Armour
LG
LG House
250 Bath Road
Slough
Berkshire SL1 4DX
T 01753 491 500
www.lge.co.uk
Linn Products Ltd
Floors Road
Waterfoot
Eaglesham
Glasgow G76 0EP
T 0141 307 7777
F 0141 644 4262
www.linn.co.uk
Living Control
Ashton House
Farnborough Hill
Orpington
Kent BR6 6DA
T 01689 861 188
F 01689 859 915
info@livingcontrol.com
www.livingcontrol.com
Loewe UK Ltd
Century Court
Riverside Way
Irvine
KA11 5DD
www.loewe-uk.com
Lutron EA Ltd
6 Sovereign Close
Wapping
London E1 9HW
T 020 7702 0657
F 020 7480 6899
jniebel@lutron.com
www.lutron.com
Mana Audio Ltd
Unit E
Amlwch Industrial Estate
Amlwch
Anglesey LL68 9BX
T 01407 830 530
F 01407 830 535
post@mana.co.uk
www.mana.co.uk
Marantz Hi-Fi UK Ltd
Kingsbridge House
Padbury Oaks
575-583 Bath Road
Longford
Middlesex UB7 0EH
T 01753 680 868
F 01753 680 428
www.marantz.co.uk
Marata Vision
20 Greenhill Crescent
Watford Business Park
Watford
Herts WD18 8XD
T +44 (0)1923 495 595
F +44 (0)1923 495 599
info@marata.co.uk
www.marata.co.uk
Martek (UK) Ltd
see BMB Electronics
Maverick Presentation Products
200 Brook Drive
Green Park
Reading
RG2 6UB
T 0870 600 9300
F 0870 600 9301
sales@maverick.co.uk
www.maverick.co.uk
Maxell Europe Ltd
See Lawton
Meridian Audio Ltd
Stonehill
Huntingdon
Cambs PE29 6EX
T +44 (0)1480 445 678
F +44 (0)1480 445 687
admin@meridian-audio.com
www.meridian-audio.com
Mitsubishi Electronic Europe
Visual Information Systems Division
Travellers Lane
Hatfield
Herts AL10 8XB
T 01707 278 684
F 01707 278 541
vis.mailing@meuk.mee.com
www.mitsubishielectric.co.uk/vis
Monitor Audio Ltd
24 Brook Road
Rayleigh
Essex SS6 7XL
T 01268 740 580
F 01268 740 589
info@monitoraudio.co.uk
www.monitoraudio.co.uk
Moulded Cords & Cables – MCC
Unit 15, The Western Centre
Western Road, Bracknell
Berks RG12 1RW
T 01344 868 200
F 01344 868 208
sales@mcc-cables.com
www.mcc-cables.com
Mirror Media
15 Southmill Trading Centre
Southmill Road, Bishop’s Stortford
Herts CM23 3DZ
T 0870 3866 333
F 0870 3866 111
sales@mirrormedia.com
www.mirrormedia.com
Multi-Room Company, The
Unit B, Staverton Technology Park
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire GL51 6TQ
T 01452 858260
F 01452 715140
sales@multi-room.com
www.multi-room.com
Musical Fidelity Ltd
15/16 Olympic Trading Estate
Fulton Road, Wembley
Middlesex HA9 0TF
T 020 8900 2866
F 020 8900 2983
Musonic UK Ltd
Unit 13, Wenta Business Centre
Colne Way, Watfrd
Herts WD24 7ND
T 01923 213 344
F 01923 213 355
sales@musonic.co.uk
www.musonic.co.uk
Myryad Systems Ltd
2 Pipers Wood, Waterberry Drive
Waterlooville, Hants PO7 7XU
T 023 9226 5508
F 023 9223 1407
info@myryad.co.uk
www.myryad.co.uk
Niko
c/o USD Limited
The Old Surgery
Park Road
Toddington
Bedfordshire
LU5 6AB
T 01525 877707
www.niko.eu
www.usd.uk.com
NHT, Peach Amber Ltd
Ilador House
The Orchard
Staverton
Northants NN11 6JA
T 01327 706 560
F 01327 703 355
M 07810 828 703
vsarin@lineone.net
www.aadsound.com
NXT – New Transducers Ltd
Cygnet House
Hinchingbrooke Park
Huntingdon
Cambs PE29 6FW
T +44 (0)870 777 5555
F +44 (0)1480 846 190
info@nxtsound.com
www.nxtsound.com
Naim Audio
Southampton Road
Salisbury
Wiltshire SP1 2LN
T 01722 426 600
F 01722 412 034
National Instruments Corp (UK)
Measurement House
Newbury Business Park
London Road
Newbury
Berks RG14 2PS
T 01635 523 545
F 01635 524 395
info.uk@ni.com
www.ni.com/uk
Omnimount
www.partmaster.co.uk
OWL Video Systems Ltd
OWL House
Horsted Square
Bellbrook Industrial Estate
Uckfield
E Sussex TN22 1QG
T 01825 766 123
F 01825 760 246
info@owl-video.co.uk
www.owl-video.co.uk
O’heocha Designs Ltd
UK & Ireland
Hastings House,
Baile an tSagairt,
Spiddal,
Co. Galway,
S Ireland
T 00 353 91 50 45 93/95
F 00 353 91 50 45 94
enquiries@oheocha.com
www.oheocha.com
Onkyo Europe UK Office
Suite 1 Gregories Court
Gregories Close
Beaconsfield
Buckinghamshire HP9 1HQ
T 01494 681515
F 01494 680452
dawn@onkyo.co.uk
www.onkyo.co.uk
The Opposition Group
Wyvols Court
Swallowfield
Reading
Berkshire RG7 1WY
T 01189 880 300
F 01189 880 396
info@opposition-group.co.uk
www.opposition-group.co.uk
Optimum International 2000 Ltd
Kensington House
Westminster Place
York Business Park
York YO26 6RW
T 01904 528090
F 01904 789719
info@optimum2000.com
www.optimum2000.com
Optoma Europe Ltd
42 Caxton Way
Watford Business Park
Watford
Herts WD18 8QZ
UK
T 01923 691 800
F 01923 691 888
marketing@optoma.co.uk
www.optomaeurope.com
Opus
Opus Technologies
Gallery Court,
Pilgrimage Street
London, SE1 4LL
T 0207 089 1888
F 0207 900 3396
E info@opus.eu
W www.opus.eu
PM Components Ltd
Selectron House
Jenkins Dale Industrial Estate
Chatham
Kent ME4 5RD
T 01634 848 500
F 01634 848 676
sales@pmcomponents/co.uk
www.pmcomponents.co.uk
PWB Electronics
18 Pasture Crescent
Leeds LS7 4QS
T 01132 682 550
pwb@belt.demon.co.uk
www.belt.demon.co.uk
PMC Ltd
43/45 Crawley Green Road
Luton LU2 0AA
T +44 (0)870 444 1044
F +44 (0)870 444 1045
sales@promonitor.co.uk
www.pmc-speakers.com
Panasonic (UK) Ltd
Panasonic House
Willoughby Road
Bracknell
Berks RG12 4PF
T 01344 862 444
F 01344 861 656
www.panasonic.co.uk
Partington & Co
Orchard Farm
Fawkham Road
Longfield
Kent DA3 7QP
T 01474 709 299
F 01474 709 295
www.partingtonspeakerstands.com
PATH IXOS
Unit 8
Dormer Road
Thame Industrial Estate
Thame OX9 3UD
T 01844 219 000
F 01844 219 099
info@ixos.co.uk
www.path.co.uk
www.Ixoscable.com
Philex Electronics Ltd
(Components & Leads)
Philex House
Kingfisher Wharf
London Road
Bedford MK42 0NX
T 01234 263 737
F 01234 267 400
sales@philex.com
www.philex.com
Pink Triangle Partnership Ltd
Unit 21
Marlow Business Centre
Batavia Road
New Cross
London SE14 6BQ
T 020 8694 9609
F 020 8694 7450
info@pink-triangle.com
www.pink-triangle.com
Pioneer GB Ltd
Pioneer House
Hollybush Hill
Stoke Poges
Slough
Berks SL2 4QP
T 01753 789 789
F 01753 789 520
www.pioneer.co.uk
Planet Waves
see BMB Electronics UK Ltd
Polaron Controls Ltd
26 Greenhill Crescent
Watford Business Park
Watford
Herts WD18 8XG
T +44 (0)1923 495 495
F +44 (0)1923 228 796
controlsales@polaron.co.uk
www.polaron.co.uk
Polk Audio
see Invision UK
Presence Audio
Woodside
Spronketts Lane
Bolney
Haywards Heath
W Sussex RH17 5SA
T 01444 461 611
F 01444 461 510
presence@bdlrs.freeserve.co.uk
Prima International plc
Prima House
Premier Park
Oulton
Leeds LS26 8ZA
T 01132 511 500
F 01132 511 515
service@prima-international.com
www.prima-international.com
Profigold
see BBG Distribution
Pulse Marketing
25b Hockerill Street
Bishop’s Stortford
Herts CM23 2DH
T 01279 655 955
F 01279 656 004
info@pulsemarketing.org
www.pulsemarketing.uk.com
PURE Digital
Home Park Estate
Kings Langley
Herts WD4 8LZ
T 01923 277 488
F 01923 270 188
sales@pure-digital.com
www.pure-digital.com
Pyramid Presentation Solutions Ltd
10 Stonehouse Street
Plymouth
Devon PL1 3PE
T 01752 257 770
F 01752 261 770
nic@pyramid-presentations.co.uk
www.pyramid-presentations.co.uk
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At HCD we aim to give you the best there is. We only use the best AV, hi-fi and CI journalists for news, show report, interview and feature writing duties - so you can be sure you’re getting the best and most knowledgeable writers and the best read there is. We also have the best columnists working with us - well-known names in the trade. Wendy Griffiths of CEDIA Region 1 has a monthly column, giving you chapter and verse on all the latest developments at that important organisation, and general views on the trade at large. We’re also lucky enough to have Clare Newsome on board. Respected Editor of What Hi-Fi Sound & Vision magazine for many years, Clare is now Brand Director and maintains an important grip on what remains the UK’s most successful consumer AV and hi-fi title. Adding further authority to Clare’s columns is Steve May. Steve has edited Home Cinema Choice (for a long time the industry’s ‘favourite’) since its inception back in 1995, having edited stalwart title What Video for several years previous. As well as editing HCC for Future publishing, Steve also helps oversee the company’s stable of titles, including Hifi Choice, What Video & TV and What Plasma & LCD TV. HCD Associate Editor Alan Sircom has a column in our news section. Alan is a natural at spotting trends and is never short of an opinion. We also encourage industry names to comment in our irregular Guest Column slot. Look out for these. Finally, HCD Editor Jamie Carter introduces the magazine every month with insight and enthusiasm. All of our regular columnists also feature at the bottom of our home page, along with web-only commentator, HCD Publisher Rob Lane, who is keeping a close eye on the economy in these fragile times…
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Interviews take two forms in HCD: Face-2-Face and Q&A. The latter is the last thing you’ll read in a given edition of the magazine, featuring as it does on the penultimate page before the back cover ad. We ask our interviewee a number of probing questions, usually about their company, our industry and hints to the trade. It’s a bite-sized interview, and perfect for that short coffee break. Face-2-Face is more in-depth, and typically takes up two pages (although we’re looking to expand this by popular demand). Here, the interviewee responds to questions put to him or her during a relaxed session with master interviewer and Associate Editor, Alan Sircom. These sessions are hugely over-subscribed: everyone wants to take part. As a result, we’re expanding our Face-2-Face coverage for future issues of the magazine.
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