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At Peter Tyson we've partnered with Av Forums and some of the biggest brands in audio including Naim, Sonus faber and Bowers & Wilkins to bring you an amazing open weekend event at our Newcastle store.

You could win luxury audio prizes whilst experiencing the very best the hi-fi world has to offer.

See and hear an incredible array of hi-fi demonstrations aimed at a range of budgets from competitively priced systems, right up to the best of the best. You'll hear music in a way you may never have before and get to sample systems from brands and see how they differ. You'll also get an opportunity to talk to brand and audio experts.

Keep reading for more information...

ENTER OUR IN STORE PRIZE DRAW FOR SOME AMAZING AUDIO PRODUCTS: 

1st Prize 

A pair of Sonus faber Duetto bookshelf wireless speakers
You could win a pair of these fabulous speakers that can connect to your home devices wirelessly through Wi-Fi, AirPlay,

With more home releases taking over the film & entertainment world and almost every classic flick from the past at our fingertips, more and more people are looking to create their own home cinema experience to enjoy their favourite features or new releases.

Creating a dedicated home space to watch your favourite films and programmes saves you from rushing home to get ready, travelling to the cinema and enduring all the bells, whistles and complications that come with it. With a home cinema set-up, you can simply put your feet up and enjoy your chosen movie peacefully while still experiencing the highs and lows at a similar scale to the theatre.

When you’re dreaming up your perfect home cinema, there’s a key distinction to consider. Do you want to simply upgrade your home entertainment system and bring the feel of the cinema to your living room, or are you going all in and building a dedicated home cinema as a separate space?

At Peter Tyson, our guide will take you through exactly

Launched in 2018, Selekt DSM broke the mould then, and continues to do so now. This level of sound quality from a single box, combined with ingenious cartridge and module-based upgrades is unparalleled.

And Peter Tyson is absolutely thrilled to offer you a unique opportunity to purchase your very own Selekt DSM; right here, right now at an incredible price!

“A high-performance offering unlike anything else on the market”

“Linn Selekt DSM is about as capable, as musical and as engaging a music streamer-cum-preamplifier you’re ever likely to hear”

“The world’s first, fully customisable and future-proof digital source for hi-fi enthusiasts”

“The Linn system for non-Linn users”

Just a few ‘selekt’ descriptions of Linn’s brilliant Selekt DSM – a complete, hi-res audio system in a box. Just add speakers.

As one of Linn’s longest-standing and closest trade partners, we have been ‘selekted’ (sorry, last pun!) to offer a limited number of Selekt DSMs at once-in-a-lifetime

It may not be quite as famous as the golden arches, but Monitor Audio’s trademark is instantly associated with Great British Hifi, and beautifully crafted loudspeakers in particular.

With a manufacturing history spanning fifty-plus years, Monitor Audio’s pedigree is unquestionable. It has a winning formula. Ever-improving sonically, but aesthetically not straying far from the signature Monitor Audio design.

New sixth generation Gold Series 6G maintains that look, but encompasses an abundance of acoustic innovation, much of which comes from the ground-breaking Hyphn and flagship Platinum Series.

Gold Series 6G is a complete family of six contemporary classic speakers, providing both music and movie lovers a multitude of options for their perfect stereo, cinema or multichannel set up.

Internally, 6G has been totally re-engineered, building on three decades of this range to deliver the best Gold Series yet. Mix and match to suit your system, room and style preferences.

Bowers & Wilkins, the esteemed British premium audio brand, released their flagship wireless headphones, the Px8 back in September 2022. They set a new benchmark in the active noise cancelling wireless headphone market, with unparalleled sound quality, sophisticated design, and cutting-edge technology.

In 2024 they continue to be held up as one of the gold standards in personal sound, and if you’re looking for a pair of premium headphones, here’s why you should definitely consider a pair of Px8s:

Premium Design and Feel

It’s not everyday headphones get noticed, but in the great mass of over ears, Px8 stands out by being sleek and cool. Available in black, tan or royal burgundy, the first impression of Px8 is one of sophistication and luxury.

Px8 features diecast aluminium arms and diamond-cut bright metal detailing, enhancing both aesthetics and durability.

Earcups, memory-foam cushions, and headband are all trimmed in soft Nappa leather for maximum comfort during prolonged

What is a Stereo?

The Case for Stereo: Why Modern Streaming Speakers Fall Short

Sound rather old-fashioned? Isn’t a stereo something your granddad had, or the domain of Gen X and audiophile geeks? Who needs ugly black boxes and wooden cabinets when we have lovely portable speakers now that can play pretty much any tune on the planet from your phone? Stereos are obsolete... Or are they?

Well, here at Peter Tyson, we think not. Stereos have moved on, they can do everything your Sonos / JBL / Echo Dot can do, only better. Yes, there are excellent streaming speakers out there – we have them in our stores! – but is that really how Bowie, Swift, Drake, BTS or even Mozart want you to listen to their art? If you close your eyes, can you ‘see’ them in front of you, playing to you? Again, we think not.

The Sonus faber – the very name oozes class and style.

Few brands in home audio are as globally revered and aspirational as the Italian ‘Artisan of Sound’. Renowned for expertly blending revolutionary acoustic technologies with exquisite design, materials and craftsmanship, Sonus faber adorns many a luxurious listening room, and delights many a demanding audiophile listener.

For details on our free in store Sonetto Saturday events, see the end of this blog post.

The Awaited Arrival of Sonetto G2 Collection

It is with huge excitement then that we await the arrival of its new Sonetto G2 Collection!

With no less than seven speakers in the range - two bookshelves (Sonetto I & II), three floorstanders (Sonetto III, V & VIII), Sonetto Center and Sonetto Wall - Sonetto G2 has a solution for every situation; each model displaying the traditional Italian craftmanship and sumptuous aesthetics synonymous with this brand.

The Exquisite Design and Superior Craftsmanship

When it comes to home entertainment, the search for the perfect balance between quality, affordability, and ease of use can be daunting.

Epson's latest addition to its EpiqVision range, the EH-LS650, emerges as a standout solution, offering a blend of advanced technology and user-friendly features that make it an ideal choice for a home cinema setup. We checked out the EH-LS650 in our home cinema demo room at Peter Tyson to see what it can do.

A Stylish and Space-Saving Design

What’s apparent out of the box is the EH-LS650 has a streamlined casing and modern design, making it a stylish addition to your living space. Available in either black or white, it complements various interior styles and fits seamlessly into even the smallest of rooms. This projector is designed to be an elegant replacement for traditional TVs.

Big Screen Experience

One of the most compelling reasons to choose the EH-LS650 is its ability to deliver an immersive big-screen experience. This 4K PRO-UHD

Cranking up your speakers can be fun, but there’s something a bit special about choosing instead to listen through headphones, fully immersed in your own personal musical nirvana.

Indeed, modern day living can demand private listening, to avoid disturbing others, escaping background noise or due to space restrictions. If you haven’t experienced high fidelity headphones, come in and give a pair a go. You might well be surprised at how enjoyable losing yourself in them can be…

Audiophile Listening

Many of our clients own high-end separates - killer systems filling the largest of spaces. For more intimate listening, they use dedicated headphone set-ups to replicate that level of audio quality. Focal Utopias do just that – the best sounding open-back cans we know with utterly superb clarity and comfort.

Open-back models let sound out, and in; they are designed that way to improve soundstage and reduce pressure. Closed-back are completely sealed, zero noise in or out: Focal Stellia

If there’s one new home entertainment product that’s been proliferate in recent years, it’s the compact streaming amp.

WiiM, Bluesound and Pro-Ject just are some of the contenders in this burgeoning market. Now it’s the turn of Japanese giants Marantz, pouring 70 years of audio engineering heritage into MODEL M1 wireless streaming amplifier. And this one is a bit different…

First impressions - this little black box looks really cool. It’s small - less than 24cm square and not even 10cm high – with solid build quality, a cool matt black finish and mesh top plate for venting. Built in Shirakawa Audio Works factory in Japan, alongside Marantz and Denon high-end separates, the immediately recognizable Marantz logo adorns the front panel in gold (but a good gold).

M1 is a little more expensive than some competitors at £899, but is easily good enough to form the centrepiece of a really decent, affordable hi-fi system. And it’s capable of driving your choice of bookshelf or floorstanding