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Here are our frequently asked questions. If you can't find yours, write to us.

FAQ's - General

ORDERING

What are the Steps for Ordering?
I am having problems completing the Checkout. What do I do?
How do I know that my order has been confirmed?

PRICE AND PAYMENT

What is included in the total price?
What are our methods of payment?
Is VAT included?

DELIVERY

How long does it take until I receive the package?
How do I track my package online?
What do I do when the courier arrives?
What happens if I am not home when the package is attempted to be delivered?

CANCELLATION

What do I do if I find damages or defects inside the package?
How do I cancel my order if I don’t want to pay?
How do I return my order?

SHIPPING

What countries do you ship to?
Can I collect my item?

OTHER

Do you offer any discounts on multiple purchases?
My product is not quiet as described.
What if HiFi Tower are out of stock of my item?
How do I contact HiFi tower?


Technical FAQ's

DJ EQUIPMENT

Why do I need an amplifier for my speakers?
What is the difference between an active and a passive speaker?
Can I daisy chain Active speakers together?
Can I daisy chain a Passive Speaker to an Active speaker?
Why do I need a Mixer?
Why is it important to have rack mountable items?
How many speakers per amplifier?
How much power does my amplifier and speakers need for my venue?
Is my amplifier compatible with these speakers (or: Are my speakers compatible with this amplifier?)

VISUALS / FX

What operating systems are the LED boards compatible with?
Are the LED Boards battery operated?


AUDIO / HI-FI

What equipment do I need to achieve surround sound?
How do I connect a 5.1 system to a TV?
Will this 5.1 surround sound unit connect to my gaming system (PS3, Xbox360 etc.)
Can I connect my laptop to a 5.1 surround system?
What does Wireless Surround Sound mean?
Can I play MP3s from my iPod straight onto this device?
Do the portable CD/Mp3 players run on batteries?


TV/DVD - PROJECTOR / SCREEN

Is this mount compatible with my projector/TV?

CAR / MULTIMEDIA

Is this radio compatible with my car?

CAMERA

Does the slide scanner work with Vista/Mac?

FAQ's - General
ORDERING


What are the Steps for ordering?
First of all congratulations! After placing an order, you will be automatically directed to our customer friendly checkout. Here you have the opportunity to order more articles and to change the delivery and invoice addresses and to confirm your method of payment.

In addition you will receive a confirmation email that includes all of the information about your order.
You will receive this email as soon as you finish the checkout process.

I am having problems completing the Checkout. What do I do?
After clicking buy now you will go through to a confirmation page, where you can choose to continue shopping for additional items, or to checkout straightaway.

If you choose to check out straight away you shall be required to register, by inserting some personal details, unless you have previously done so. In this case you can simply enter your login details, and checkout immediately.

Once this is done you shall be led through the following procedure:

(i) You shall be asked to confirm your shipping details
(ii) You shall be asked to confirm your preferred method of payment
(iii) The third page shall display the items and relevant prices, and also the information you have entered for confirmation
(iv) On the fourth and final page you will be shown confirmation that your order has been completed.

How do I know that my order has been confirmed?
Once you have completed the checkout procedure we will send you an email that will confirm your order. Please make note of your order confirmation number in this email.

PRICE AND PAYMENT


What is included in the total price?
The total price of your item is made up of the item cost, plus listed postage and packaging costs.

What are our methods of payment?
We accept payment by Credit Card (Visa & Matercard) and PAYPAL only. You can select your payment method in our checkout site.

Is VAT included?
Yes all of our listed prices are inclusive of VAT charges (17.5%).

DELIVERY


How long does it take until I receive the package?
After receiving your payment it usually takes us less than 24 hours to send the package. You will receive a confirmation with tracking data as soon as your item is dispatched.
Normally it takes around 3-5 days after ordering for the package to be delivered.

How do I track my package online?
We will send you a Tracking number by email when your item has been shipped.
With this you can track your item from its departure point all the way to your delivery address.
Simply enter the number into the field headed Consignment number on http://www.dpd.co.uk
Great For your peace of mind!!
Please note this number may take some time after you have received it to become activated.

What do I do when the courier arrives?
When the courier arrives please, before you sign for it, make sure you check the package is in a satisfactory state. If this is not the case, please reject the item. The moment the item is back in our warehouse we shall be sure to ship out a replacement immediately.

What happens if I am not home when the package is attempted to be delivered?
If you know you will not be home, it would be a good idea to ask a neighbour if they are willing to accept the item on your behalf. If so you can leave a note on your door with instructions for the courier to deliver to the alternative local address. If you have already missed a delivery attempt, simply follow the instructions in the calling card left by the courier.

CANCELLATION


What do I do if I find damages or defects inside the package?
In these unlikely circumstances, please let us know as soon as possible by emailing us at service@hifi-tower.co.uk . We will be sure to give effective customer support you need the moment we receive it. If you have a digital camera then taking photographs of said defective items is always a good idea.

How do I cancel my order if I don’t want to pay?
Simply write to us on service@hifi-tower.co.uk, with your order information, and we will of course do that for you.

How do I return my order?
To return an unwanted or defective item/s, then login to our returnBOX and register the return for through this system before sending it to us.
Goods to be returned must comply with the Suppliers returnBOX procedure.

Simply login to the returnBOX here.

Please enter all relevant information for the return including, invoice number, number of items, item Id, and the reason for return. Once you complete this process you will receive an RMA label which should be attached clearly to the package. This document will also have the return address printed on it.


SHIPPING

What countries do you ship to?

We ship to most E.E.A countries except for Malta, Greece and Channel Islands. We also do not send to other remote Islands within the EU. Some of our most popular destinations are as follows; please be in touch with us if your country isn’t here. These prices are additional to the UK p&p listed on the auction page. You can find a list of the countries we ship here.

* Ireland £19.90
* Portugal £29.90
* Spain £29.90
* Germany £9.90
* France £14.90
* Belgium £9.90
* Italy £14.90

Can I collect my item?
As we ship from different warehouses you cannot collect or view our items. If you wish to receive more information about a product, please be in touch with our customer support team.

OTHER

Do you offer any discounts on multiple purchases?
Yes. If you buy multiple items with us they will be shipped to you at no additional cost. You will only pay one shipping fee. UK adaptors which are needed for our items, are shipped free of charge.

My product is not quite as described.
Our descriptions are as accurate as possible, as most are taken directly from the manufacturers manual or product literature. In some cases we do send alternative items that have similar technical specifications. If you believe that your item has some inconsistencies then please contact us and we will try to rectify it.

What if HiFi Tower are out of stock of my item?
We do calculate our stock in such a way that that we should always have sufficient items to cover our orders, but nevertheless, shortages can sometimes happen in exceptional circumstances. In such cases we can offer an alternative item.

How do I contact HiFi tower?
We have a friendly and responsive customer support team who are most happy to answer any questions or queries you have. We attempt to provide you with an answer within 48 hours of your correspondence.
Please make sure our correspondence is not blocked by your Spam folders. If you get nor reply within 48hrs, please check your Spam folder.

Please email us at:
service@hifi-tower.co.uk

Ph: +44 (0) 8703-830-730

Fax: +44 (0) 870-383-6459

 

 

Technical FAQ's

Technical FAQ


DJ EQUIPMENT

Why do I need an amplifier for my speakers?
An amplifier simply amplifies the signal coming from your music source, allowing your speakers to produce sound.

What is the difference between an active and a passive speaker?
Active Speaker: A speaker which includes an integrated power amplifier to power or drive the speaker. Active speakers can be plugged directly into your music source without the need of an additional amplifier.
Passive Speaker: A speaker which does not include an integrated power amplifier. Powering a passive speaker requires the use of a amplifier.

Can I daisy chain Active speakers together?
Yes, provided they have the correct outputs. Active speakers usually have one input and one output (for daisy chaining). This connection is usually a 6.3mm jack or XLR output

Can I daisy chain a Passive Speaker to an Active speaker?
No is the simple answer. There is a technical specification that allows you to do this, however most of our items do not have this specification.

Why do I need a Mixer?
In its simplest form a mixer combines input and output from different sources via channels.
A mixing table allows you to control sounds, usually includes an equalizer and allows you to combine music sources and microphones.
More advanced mixing consoles also allow for cross fading of your music sources and often have a cue function. Additionally many also have a BPM counter (very useful for beginner DJ's) as well as a jog wheel for searching for specific parts of the song.

Why is it important to have rack mountable items?
Most of our DJ audio equipment comes in a standard 19“ format which allows you to mount it in a standard size rack.
Keeping your items in a rack protects them and helps keep them dust free.

How many speakers per amplifier?
If you want to connect more than two speakers to your amplifier, both speakers and amplifier need to be stable at 2 ohms. This is not a standard feature. We recommend only connecting two speakers per amplifier.

How much power does my amplifier and speakers need for my venue?
30-100 people: 480 Watts RMS
100-250 people: 600 Watts RMS
250-350 people: 1000 Watts RMS
350-500 people: 1500 Watts RMS
500-1000 people: 2000 Watts RMS

Is my amplifier compatible with these speakers (or: Are my speakers compatible with this amplifier?)
As a rule of thumb, its better to have slightly less power in the amplifier than in the speakers i.e. 50W speakers should be driven by a 40 - 45 watt amplifier.
If there is not enough power going to the speakers, they will burn out
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VISUALS / FX

 

What operating systems are the LED boards compatible with?
Windows XP. You may be able to find appropriate software for Vista or MAC operating systems on the internet, however our items are sold with software for Windows XP only.

Are the LED Boards battery operated?
No. However, most items that we sell include a 12V connection for use in cars and trucks. Please be aware that these boards are not suitable for outdoor use.

AUDIO / HI-FI

 

What equipment do I need to achieve surround sound?
In order to connect a DVD player to this 5.1 surround system your DVD player needs to have 5.1 analogue outputs. i.e. it needs to have 5 x RCA connectors on the back which output a normal analogue signal (just like a CD player for example).
Connect 5 RCA cables from the back of your DVD player to the 5.1 systems inputs and you will have surround sound.

How do I connect a 5.1 system to a TV?
You don’t. The 5.1 speakers require a surround sound system, which the TV does not provide directly. In order to get surround sound for your TV, you'll need a home theater receiver and a digital audio source. Your DVD player should have a audio output via RCA for our systems. When you connect the audio to the surround sound receiver, the receiver will decode the audio and generate the 6 channels of audio output (1 center, 4 surround, and one subwoofer).

Will this 5.1 surround sound unit connect to my gaming system (PS3, Xbox360 etc.)
Most of these items have 5.1 channels through optical cables. All of our 5.1 surround systems connect via RCA analogue cables only.
Can I connect my laptop to a 5.1 surround system?
You can get a cable to go from mini-jack (headphone) to RCA, however please note that these standard cables will only provide you with stereo sound.

Can I connect my laptop to a 5.1 surround system?
You can get a cable to go from mini-jack (headphone) to RCA, however please note that these standard cables will only provide you with stereo sound

What does Wireless Surround Sound mean?
Wireless surround systems will always need to connect to a receiver in order to produce sound. The speakers also need to be powered.
The benefit of the wireless systems is that unlike standard 5.1 hi-fi systems you will not have speaker cables running across your living room floor. This is achieved through the rear speakers connecting to the receiver which is placed at the rear of your living space.

Can I play MP3s from my iPod straight onto this device?
No. iPod is a 'Apple' exclusive brand and thus requires Apple compatible equipment. The iPod USB cable is exclusively for syncing your iPod with your iTunes library and not for playback.
However, we do sell several Apple compatible iPod docking speaker systems which connect directly to your iPod docking port and allow for playback from your iPod music library.

Do the portable CD/Mp3 players run on batteries?
Yes of course. That’s why they are portable!


TV/DVD - PROJECTOR / SCREEN

 

Is this mount compatible with my projector/TV?
We do not hold specific information for exact make and model projectors or TV's. All of our projector/TV mounts listings include the dimensions and weight of items they are compatible with.
Please check the size and weight compatibility of your item with the information included in the listing specifications. All our projector/TV mounts are security approved and conform to VSA standards.


CAR / MULTIMEDIA

 

Is this radio compatible with my car?
We do not hold specific information for exact make and model cars. All of our radios are designed to fit ISO-standardized dimensions i.e. fits into most standard car radio slots.


CAMERA

 

Does the slide scanner work with Vista/Mac?
You may be able to find appropriate software for Vista or MAC operating systems on the internet, however our items are sold with software for Windows XP only.

 

 

IMPORTANT: The answers to the above questions are intended as guidelines only.  Hifi-Tower accepts no responsibility for any incompatibility problems that you have based on the information provided.


 

 

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