If you’re someone that enjoys listening to music, radio, and podcasts, or even binge-watching series and movies at home, then getting a Hi-Fi stereo sound system is one of the best investments that you can make. In comparison to mono speakers and lower-end sound systems, Hi-Fi stereo sound systems are designed to deliver a high-fidelity audio quality that has noticeably much more clarity and detail, and also no sound distortion, thus providing you with a more immersive listening experience. Essentially, Hi-Fi stereo sound systems are a great solution for audiophiles who want a reliable way to reproduce high-quality audio from their media. So, if you’re looking for a new sound system for your home, then check out the Tivoli Audio Music System Home Generation 2.
The Tivoli Audio Music System Home Generation 2 is an all-in-one smart high-fidelity stereo sound system powered by two 3.5″ 20W woofers and two 0.75″ 8W tweeters arranged in a four-driver amplifier configuration that makes it capable of delivering a full-range dynamic stereo sound with crystal-clear audio for a more immersive listening experience. It features a streamlined user-friendly interface, integrating a circular LCD screen with a digital clock, a large central dial for soundtrack controls and for tuning into radio stations, and two knobs for selecting between different sources and adjusting the volume, while also coming with a full-featured remote control for configuring and controlling its other functionalities. The system also has a wide range of connection ports, including an Ethernet port, a 3.5 mm Aux Input, a 3.5 mm Aux Output, and an Optical input. It also boasts an FM and AM radio tuner (plus DAB+ in available countries), both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity for streaming audio from other devices and App-based services, along with Spotify Connect, and also features both Google Chromecast and AirPlay 2 built-in for playing audio content from several wireless streaming services including Google Play, Apple Music, Spotify, and more, and also from video platforms such as Apple TV, Disney+, YouTube, Netflix, and others.
Designed with smart home tech in mind and to take up little space but still deliver a high-fidelity stereo sound quality, this all-in-one smart Hi-Fi stereo sound system can bring a fully connected listening experience, allowing you to seamlessly listen to some tunes, tune in to your local radio broadcasts, and even stream audio from multiple wireless streaming services and renowned video platforms.
Now, let’s have a more detailed look at the Tivoli Audio Music System Home Generation 2 and check out everything that this all-in-one smart high-fidelity stereo sound system has to offer you.
DESIGN & SPECS
Starting with the unit’s size, this all-in-one Hi-Fi stereo sound system has a fairly compact form factor, measuring just 16 inches long by 6.5 inches wide by 8.75 inches tall (40.64 x 16.51 x 22.22 cm) with its legs installed or 7 inches (17.78 cm) tall without having them installed. The device is somewhat lightweight, but still has some decent weight to it, as it weighs exactly 10.8 lbs. (4.89 kg).
The system’s legs come equipped with highly durable rubberized feet that can easily support its weight while also keeping it perfectly stable at all times.
The Tivoli Audio Music System Home Generation 2 also sports a gorgeous, unique mid-century design, which allows it to seamlessly blend in with the rest of your home décor. The system combines a beautiful wood cabinet with a fabric speaker grill and aluminum hardware for its built-in controls.
Furthermore, this Hi-Fi stereo sound system also packs a very high-quality and durable construction. Its wood cabinet is made of furniture-grade wood, its speaker grill’s fabric is made of an Eco-friendly fabric, and its dial and knob controls are built of high-quality aluminum.
SET UP / INSTALLATION
When it comes to setting up this all-in-one Hi-Fi stereo sound system, know that the Tivoli Audio Music System Home Generation 2 also features a plug-and-play setup, meaning that its set up process is simple and straightforward.
All you have to do is to clip-in its detachable legs, then plug in its power cable to any standard wall outlet, and the system is ready to be used.
While the system itself doesn’t have its own mobile App, the company (Tivoli Audio) suggests that you use either the Google Home App or the Apple AirPlay 2 App to control its smart functionalities, such as for playing content from wireless streaming services or from video platforms.
AUDIO SPECS & AUDIO QUALITY
For reproducing its high-fidelity stereo sound, the Tivoli Audio Music System Home Generation 2 comes equipped with two (x2) 3.5-inch 20W woofers and two (x2) 0.75-inch 8W tweeters, which are arranged in a four-channel sound-driver amplifier configuration that greatly amplifies its audio.
Thanks to that, this all-in-one smart high-fidelity stereo sound system is capable of delivering a full-range dynamic stereo sound with a high-fidelity and crystal-clear audio quality, thus providing users with a more immersive listening experience.
The end-result is a perfect balance in high-fidelity sound with clear highs (high-frequency sounds), rich and easily noticeable mids (mid-frequency sounds), and a deep and punchy bass (low-frequency sounds).
What’s more is that the system’s sound performance can still be further expanded by pairing it via Bluetooth with the Tivoli Audio Model SUB Wireless Subwoofer (sold separately for $299.99), allowing users to expand the system’s audio range to have an even deeper and more powerful bass.
The Tivoli Audio Model SUB Wireless Subwoofer is equipped with two (x2) passive drivers and one (x1) active driver, which are particularly arranged in a built-in crossover. This design choice for its three sound drivers essentially creates a very balanced, clear, and dynamic high-fidelity stereo sound, which helps to further improve a user’s listening experience.
INTERFACE / CONTROL PANEL
For controlling the system’s operation, the Tivoli Audio Music System Home Generation 2 comes equipped with a control panel that has a user-friendly interface that makes it easy and intuitive for users to configure the system.
Right at the center of the device, there’s a built-in circular LCD screen that displays the currently selected connection (on the top-left), a digital clock that shows the current time of the day (on the top-right), the tittle of the music or audio file that’s being played (at the center), and also the media source that’s currently selected for audio playback (like Spotify for example).
Integrated around the system’s LCD screen, there’s also a large central dial that can be used for performing soundtrack controls (including Play/Pause and also Skipping to the Previous or Next Track), and also for tuning into radio stations and changing back and forth between different radio stations.
Then, integrated at both sides of the system’s LCD screen, there are two (x2) separate control knobs. The left-side knob is used as the system’s Power On/Off switch, and also for selecting between different sources, such as Google Play, Apple Music, Spotify, etc.
The right-side knob is used for accessing the system’s different settings and for adjusting its volume level.
In addition to the system’s built-in controls, the Music System Home Generation 2 also comes together with a full-featured remote control that can be used for configuring and controlling its basic functionalities and also all of its secondary functionalities.
Finally, at the back-side of the unit, this all-in-one Hi-Fi stereo sound system also comes equipped with a wide range of connection ports, including an Ethernet port for a wired internet connection, a 3.5 mm Aux Input for connecting a device like a guitar or a microphone, a 3.5 mm Aux Output for connecting a pair of headphones, and an Optical input for playing audio from external devices, such as audio from content that’s playing in your TV.
Still at the back-side of the system, you also have its Setup button, and also its SUB button, which is used for enabling quick Bluetooth pairing with the Tivoli Audio Model SUB Wireless Subwoofer.
Lastly, located at the top-right side of the system’s multi-connection panel, there’s also its FM antenna port and AM antenna port, which is where you’re meant to respectively connect its included FM antenna and AM antenna.
On top of supporting both FM and AM radio tuning, the Tivoli Audio Music System Home Generation 2 also supports DAB+ radio tuning in available countries.
CONNECTIVITY
When it comes to the system’s wireless connectivity methods, know that the Music System Home Generation 2 features both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity for streaming high-fidelity audio from other devices and App-based services.
OTHER NOTABLE FUNCTIONALITIES
Spotify Connect
Moreover, this all-in-one Hi-Fi stereo sound system also features Spotify Connect, so users can control the playback of their Spotify’s account while having it playing on another device directly through the system’s built-in controls.
Google Chromecast & AirPlay 2 Built-In
Last but not least, the Tivoli Audio Music System Home Generation 2 also features both Google Chromecast and AirPlay 2 built-in.
This allows users to connect it wirelessly with other AirPlay 2 and Chromecast built-in speakers, and also to play audio content from several wireless streaming services such as Google Play, Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal, Deezer, Pandora, TuneIn, and more, and also from video platforms such as Apple TV, Disney+, YouTube, Netflix, and others.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
Inside their package users will find: their Tivoli Audio Music System Home Generation 2, a set of four (x4) legs, along with the system’s dedicated power supply, its remote control (with a battery included), an FM Antenna, an AM Antenna, and a Quick Start Guide.
FINAL THOUGHTS
All in all, this all-in-one smart Hi-Fi stereo sound system brings you a high-fidelity stereo sound quality for playing audio from just about any media source, whether that’s through a wired or a wireless connection, or even via App-based services, wireless streaming services, or video platforms.
The Tivoli Audio Music System Home Generation 2’s is currently available in three (x3) stylish color models with different wood finishes: Walnut (Dark Brown wood cabinet w/ Grey fabric speaker grill), Black Ash (Black wood cabinet w/ Black fabric speaker grill, and White (White wood cabinet w/ Grey fabric speaker grill).
If you’re interested in purchasing it, know that each unit is priced at $899.99. However, Tivoli Audio holiday sales are running from November 1, 2023 until December 31, 2023, during which you can purchase the Music System Home Generation 2 for $719.99. You can order yours online either directly from Tivoli Audio’s official shopping page, or alternatively, you can instead get it from Amazon, if you’d prefer.
