Elizabeth Joined Martins as a 12-year-old Saturday girl, daughter of Ted, spent Saturdays, putting 3pin plugs on equipment, checking styli under the microscope, and boxing up equipment, before sloping off to watch Norwich City play at Carrow Road! 3 years ago Elizabeth took over running the company and since then has gone from strength to strength.
Marcus joined Martins Hi-Fi in 1987 and has experience in all aspects of the company business of Premium Hi-Fi, Home Cinema, and custom installation. With his many years of experience, Marcus makes life easier for customers by providing first class project management and taking responsibility from the simple to the most complex projects.
Marcus joined Martins Hi-Fi in 1987 and has experience in all aspects of the company business of Premium Hi-Fi, Home Cinema, and custom installation. With his many years of experience, Marcus makes life easier for customers by providing first class project management and taking responsibility from the simple to the most complex projects.
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This family-run business was established in 1968. Today Elizabeth Gould runs a modern forward-thinking company, that champions the tradition of personal service, integrity, and reliability. Take advantage of our audio expertise to select the right equipment for you. Our aim is to build a relationship with you, plus ensure you are provided long-term listening pleasure.
How do you improve on the world's most successful and iconic range of high-end loudspeakers? It's a challenge that has occupied the past six years for the finest minds at the Bowers & Wilkins engineering team.
Their solution is to combine continuous improvement of every component in each design with innovative and proprietary technology that re-imagines the fundamental basics of a conventional loudspeaker drive unit: the new, unique and revolutionary Biomimetic Suspension.The new 800 Series Diamond range continues to feature seven models, beginning with the two-way 805 D4 stand-mount speaker.
Their solution is to combine continuous improvement of every component in each design with innovative and proprietary technology that re-imagines the fundamental basics of a conventional loudspeaker drive unit: the new, unique and revolutionary Biomimetic Suspension.The new 800 Series Diamond range continues to feature seven models, beginning with the two-way 805 D4 stand-mount speaker.
This room is home to many of our hi-fi demonstrations, benefiting from extensive acoustic treatment it allows you to experience the full potential of your new equipment whether it is a new amp, speakers or a cabling upgrade. A full installation service is offered when you are investing in new equipment, ensuring what you heard in our shop is what you will hear when you get home.
Streaming has come a long way since the mid 1990s, last year over 120 billion songs were streamed across various music subscription services, in comparison only 32 million CDs were sold in 2018 and that figure was down by over 100 million since 2008. Today you have access to over 200 music streaming sites, 1000's of podcast, as well as internet radio from every corner of the world.
Generally, when you purchase songs from iTunes or Amazon you are buying MP3s, these are also known as "lossy" compressed files. Audio Bit Rate is the term used to compare the amount of data. Kbps stands for kilobits per second (thousands of bits per second) and is a measure of bandwidth (the amount of data that can flow in a given time).
Reviews (10)
G. Rushworth
Dec 29, 2021
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Popped into Martins yesterday and spent about half an hour with Marcus who was the font of all audio knowledges.
Highly jealous of a hi-go set up Santa brought our daughter this Christmas I too wanted to jump back into vinyl after years of synthetic, digital streaming. We very quickly decided on the B&W 607 S5s anniversary edition paired with a British made Rega IO amp and a Rega Planar 1 turntable. The sound is incredible!! We have sonos in the house and it’s good but not like this. To me this is the difference between reading a book and kindle, a loved and lived in leather jacket or a vegan
Highly jealous of a hi-go set up Santa brought our daughter this Christmas I too wanted to jump back into vinyl after years of synthetic, digital streaming. We very quickly decided on the B&W 607 S5s anniversary edition paired with a British made Rega IO amp and a Rega Planar 1 turntable. The sound is incredible!! We have sonos in the house and it’s good but not like this. To me this is the difference between reading a book and kindle, a loved and lived in leather jacket or a vegan
Derek Player
Nov 22, 2021
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Excellent service from Martins Hi Fi in Norwich starting with auditioning Naim and other products for (almost) total system upgrade. Long and patient discussion led to careful choices from Naim Classic series plus Rega and Lehmann components. Installation day went smoothly with guidance on streamer set-up particularly helpful. Can't fault professional service from Martins.
Deja-Vu
Nov 13, 2021
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I came across Martin’s Hi-Fi while trying to find a retailer that had the Denon AV amp I wanted in stock. After my initial email inquiry regarding stock levels, Ian followed up my inquiry quickly and also answered my concerns regarding the HDMI 2.1 bug that I'd read about. After being assured the unit I wanted was not affected with the bug by way of giving me the serial number of the amp, I was able to verify on the Denon website and I was happy to proceed to make the purchase which was simple and easy to do.
To show part of the level of service I received, my purchase was hampered by a delivery
To show part of the level of service I received, my purchase was hampered by a delivery
Mike Spencer
Oct 27, 2021
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John Ward
Oct 14, 2021
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I was looking for a specific high end subwoofer and after Googling it, Martins was one of the retailers that was able to supply it.
I got a really good deal on the SW as it was an ex demo model. I rang them and spoke to the Assistant Manager Ian Hammond. He explained everything and made it very easy to do business with them. They even delivered the unit free of charge. This was important as they are in Norwich and I am in The north of England.
I encountered a few problems setting the speaker up but had numerous e mails and a couple of calls, back and forth, and nothing was too much trouble. Ian
I got a really good deal on the SW as it was an ex demo model. I rang them and spoke to the Assistant Manager Ian Hammond. He explained everything and made it very easy to do business with them. They even delivered the unit free of charge. This was important as they are in Norwich and I am in The north of England.
I encountered a few problems setting the speaker up but had numerous e mails and a couple of calls, back and forth, and nothing was too much trouble. Ian
Robert
Oct 13, 2021
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Great products and fantastic service. I've used Martins for many years and on two major projects. They never fail to impress and always sort out any glitches, making sure you are absolutely satisfied with the end result, which is essential. A great bunch and all passionate and professional. Thanks to Marcus, Russell, Alex and the rest of the team. 👍
Nigel Jupp
Aug 28, 2021
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I visited Martins Hi-Fi earlier today, what a showroom, it was like being a kid in a sweet shop!
I have a viewing booked to listen to some REL T7's in the listening room. I was met by Ian, who makes a lovely cuppa, nice one Ian!
My meeting was with Steve Forrest, i have to say, what this person doesn't know, probably isn't worth knowing! I sat in the listening room for around an hour, listening to music, and discussing various music related topics.
I have come away a very happy bunny, and know I need to part with some cash on these beautiful sounding pieces of audio equipment. Nice on Ian &
I have a viewing booked to listen to some REL T7's in the listening room. I was met by Ian, who makes a lovely cuppa, nice one Ian!
My meeting was with Steve Forrest, i have to say, what this person doesn't know, probably isn't worth knowing! I sat in the listening room for around an hour, listening to music, and discussing various music related topics.
I have come away a very happy bunny, and know I need to part with some cash on these beautiful sounding pieces of audio equipment. Nice on Ian &
Graham Eskell
Aug 15, 2021
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What a treat that was! I’ve just spent a wonderful afternoon with Ian from Martin’s Hi-Fi and Mike and Tim from Kog Audio enjoying their latest T+A/Vimberg demonstration. The real temptation was the chance to hear the T+A amplification-playback paired with the new Vimberg Tonda speakers about which I had heard such great things. I can definitively state that over six decades of pursuing a passion for classical music and hi-fi audio I have not heard finer or more impressive speakers. The Vimbergs are truly awesome, and I say that as a proud owner of a pair of lovely B & W 802Ds which I have
Peter Briggs
May 20, 2021
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Marcus, Jack and the team could not have been more helpful and accommodating in helping me to acquire the hi-fi system I have longed for all my life for my new home. Everything from numerous listening sessions to sourcing a first class Sony TV and full installation and set-up make them a perfect one-stop shop. There's a reason I've been a customer for nearly 25 years!
Helen B.
Mar 30, 2021
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Recommended by a friend of a friend - I wouldn’t normally use a third party to install kit. But I’m SO glad I did, on this occasion. Had an initial visit by Marcus followed by email suggestions and pics appropriate for my budget. Chose Sonos surround sound systems for two rooms and a giant telly. All Alexa activated. They even price-matched a local retailer for some of the elements. Service top class, knowledgeable, explained the geeky bits in my language. Installation done by a great team over a couple of days; many thanks to Richard, Kevin and Alex - you were all brilliant and jolly nice