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What started as a passion mission again in 2002 is now a must-attend occasion for audiophiles and music followers all around the nation and the area.
RICK OLIVARES | Nov 02 2023
“The November Hello-Fi Present… is sort of a place the place you may go to check drive a Ferrari with out shopping for it.”
That’s as succinct as it could possibly get when November Hello-Fi Present founder and organizer Tonyboy de Leon describes the annual year-end stereo and music exhibit.
This yr’s version shall be held from November 11-12 as all the time on the Dusit Thani Lodge in Makati.
One exhibit that can absolutely draw numerous audiophiles is Wilson Audio’s WAMM Grasp Chronosonic Loudspeaker System that comes with an eye-popping US$875,000 price ticket.
“Wilson Audio is just like the Louis Vitton of audio loudspeakers. That’s some huge cash however consider it or not, there are individuals prepared to pay that a lot to get the very best sound potential,” identified de Leon.
Different exhibitors embrace dCS, one of many acknowledged pioneers in digital audio; American firm PS Audio that focuses on high-fidelity audio parts; pre-amplifier and amplifier leaders Conrad-Johnson; and Dutch high-end audio model Mola-Mola; and plenty of others.
To not be ignored are native builders resembling Flipears, the primary Filipino firm to fabricate customized in-ear screens; INM Audio; Harana Audio; and Music Haven to call however just a few.
It’s de Leon’s advocacy to assist native builders by offering reductions for his or her rooms or tables for his or her shows.
Moreover, it’s on this November Hello-Fi Present the place all producers launch their new merchandise.
What started as a passion mission again in 2002 is now a must-attend occasion for audiophiles and music followers all around the nation and the area.
“This yr, we may have 60-plus rooms for exhibitors every making their very own presentation,” bared de Leon. “For individuals trying to purchase their first stereo system, that is the place to go earlier than making a call since you get to listen to them and check them. You understand what you might be shopping for.”
“Should you purchase a sound system overseas and it breaks down, you might be by yourself. You purchase right here, you get a guaranty.”
The November Hello-Fi Present isn’t solely about audio gear. There too are the 1000’s and 1000’s of name new and second-hand data, compact discs, and cassettes that shall be on sale.
“It’s a one-stop store for every part. What can I say however the November Hello-Fi Present is a music fan’s and an audiophile’s delight,” de Leon stated.
