Ki Ai Hi Fi
Ki Ai Hi Fi is unique. The only sound system not to employ scoops or SBH's - just forward facing dri Ki Ai Hi Fi - pronounced key eye hi fi. Next is Jas.
Waaay back in the 1980's I used to go down the 'Blues'. I found the systems back then fascinating and I knew I had to build one of my own. Work started in the late 80's building what are now the 'mids'. After a break (Kids, career etc) sitting in the cellar for 30 odd years, the system has grown to what you see now. The ethos has always been to produce a sound and look to replicate those systems h
We were being evicted. So we took the preamp stack, cdj's, amplfiers, speakers and all the leads to make it work.
Forgot to get clothes, bedding or towels
Have we got our priorities right people?
13/11/2022
Can't wait for this event....
CLINTON FEARON / ROOTSKANKERS & EAZY SQUEEZE | Vendredi 18 Novembre 2022 - 20:00 CLINTON FEARON est devenu le bassiste, chanteur et parolier des mythiques Gladiators à l’âge de 19 ans. Il a passé 18 ans avec ce groupe. Après avoir quitté la Jamaïque en 1987, il a commencé une nouvelle carrière à Seattle. Il a enregistré treize albums sous son propre nom et parcourt l...
Ben-E the MC at the last Blues Party
OK. So we've been asked to do a Blues House Party! How could we refuse..??? Tis on October 1st.
The ONLY place for war is in the Dancehall. Showing support for the Ukraine. Any benefit events going on we will help if we can. One love.
06/05/2021
After many, many years of waiting the Sage 6U is mine! Now to build the control tower for this lot......
Eazy now. The lighting elves here at Ki Ai Hi Fi maison have been working hard.....
15/02/2021
Ez people. After much waiting we have finally got our order for: https://www.sagesound.co.uk/shop/6u Really can't wait to get it wired up......
6u Preamp — SAGE SOUND Standard Sage Sound 6u preamp in black. Click here for full product info. One preamp per customer please.
26/10/2020
Ben from Ki Ai Hi Fi meets OBF to dub up a storm. Living in France has multiple benefits! Popping over to Geneva to dub it up with Rico has to be one of dem. Bless.
27/06/2020
The amp rack gets another blue boost with a K3 addition
OK people. Ki Ai Hi Fi is on the move. We're off to France soon. However, our new house, potentially, has some rats that live there. Do you think I can use the sound system and some rat deterrent noise to get them to move on? Your thoughts......😀
05/12/2019
Feeling blessed. Number 178 out of 250 production run is mine!!! Playing it smoooooth!!! Pure fiyah!!!!!! Kibir La Amlak top work!!!
01/10/2019
Dryad Works looking good with their new website and even better venue.....
Dryad Works Official Website for Dryad Works . Find all Upcoming Events with Lineups and set times, latest news and announcements and contact information.
07/09/2019
For some this will sacrilege for others it's amazing... https://blackmarketdub.bandcamp.com/album/remain-in-dub
Remain In Dub, by Black Market 4 track album
02/09/2019
Looks like a BIG night!!!
🌵 JUAN FORTÉ SHEFFIELD 🌶
16/11/19
2019 has seen us being very busy laying the groundwork for the future of Juan.
We couldn't bear to go a year without running an event so we are excited to announce that we'll be travelling to the steel city this winter!
Breathtaking new venue in the outskirts.
Already rig tested by some of the UK's leading sound systems.
If you know, you know.
Watch out for the JUAN001 announcement shortly after Outlook. With the label up and running, 2020 will see our events become more regular once again.
More info to come soon...
01/09/2019
Definitely worth booking...……...
I will be back on the road from October to December !
For a European Tour !
Contact : [email protected] or [email protected] if you wanna book a show !
🔥🔥🔥🔥
27/07/2019
New music venue on its way...….
Phase 1 information. Please note this is for Network events only.
Great night at Dryad Works. Big up to all the Sheffield Sound System massive!
06/07/2019
All ready for tonight's escapades.....
06/07/2019
Tickets have been cleared out!! Gonna be a big one though, 10 systems under one roof! Get down there for 8 to hear Ki Ai Hi Fi in all our glory, see you down there ♥️💛💚
SOMETHING VERY VERY SPECIAL IS HAPPENING IN SHEFFIELD ON THE 6TH JULY 👀
💥 SOUND CITY 💥
As part of a larger industry day Shannon Avenue are having for the scene we’ve helped gather ten, yes, 10, of Sheffield’s sound systems for a big ol’ link up.
This is happening 8-11pm before Shannon Avenue Presents at Dryad Works and ticket holders are welcome down for it! In this time the crews on site will all take a turn at mixing some tunes together and in and around that they’re all happy to answer any questions you’ve got for them about all things loud!
Massive thank you to Chief Pukka Soundsystem, Distort Audio, FTF Sound System, Higher Fidelity Soundsystems, Insub Audio, Liquid Steel Sound, RAZE Sound System, Sinai Sound System and Theta Productions for getting involved!
This has never happened before so get a ticket while you can and get down for the big bad vibes
- shannonavenue.com for the ticket
❤🖤🔥
05/07/2019
Tops and subs ready to roll for Saturday. Can't wait.....
05/07/2019
Cheeky little re-work of the poster for Saturday's event ...
02/07/2019
A Sheffield Sound City Showcase will now feature Ki Ai Hi Fi!!!
SOMETHING VERY VERY SPECIAL IS HAPPENING IN SHEFFIELD ON THE 6TH JULY 👀
💥 SOUND CITY 💥
As part of a larger industry day Shannon Avenue are having for the scene we’ve helped gather ten, yes, 10, of Sheffield’s sound systems for a big ol’ link up.
This is happening 8-11pm before Shannon Avenue Presents at Dryad Works and ticket holders are welcome down for it! In this time the crews on site will all take a turn at mixing some tunes together and in and around that they’re all happy to answer any questions you’ve got for them about all things loud!
Massive thank you to Chief Pukka Soundsystem, Distort Audio, FTF Sound System, Higher Fidelity Soundsystems, Insub Audio, Liquid Steel Sound, RAZE Sound System, Sinai Sound System and Theta Productions for getting involved!
This has never happened before so get a ticket while you can and get down for the big bad vibes
- shannonavenue.com for the ticket
❤🖤🔥
23/05/2019
one not to be missed....
All dubwise crew be sure to reach..
DUB SHACK // Aba Shanti-I Sound System 🔥
Saturday 1st June || 11pm - 5am
£10 adv tickets --> skiddle.com/e/13524192
The weather today is awful. So get yourselves to Yellow Arch tonight for some sunshine chooons! Remember its FREE before 11.30!!!!
13/04/2019
Listening to Brother Culture's new album. Well worth a listen! Pure fiyah!
https://www.reggaeville.com/artist-details/brother-culture/music/audio/brother-culture-all-a-we-full-album/
Listen: Brother Culture - All A We (Full Album) Reggaeville.com - World of Reggae in One Village
08/04/2019
Cracking advert for the rig put together by Ewan.
22/03/2019
Getting excited for Tonight. Been asked to DJ at https://www.facebook.com/events/1214973671987985/ Can't wait. But lugging the gear about will be harder than usual!
09/03/2019
Stacked up and ready to thump once again! Tonight don't miss us!
Breaking news... King Yellowman to play Manchester on Thursday May 2. And, if I'm reading it right, will also feature Eek A Mouse plus others!!! Gwan!
Getting geared up for Ki Ai Hi Fi // Uos Reggae Society event. Don't forget all you GP party goers and Ashanti Yard followers WE are your after party! We go on till 6am!!!!
Watch out! March 9th we might just have something for you...…..
Ki Ai Hi Fi HQ has a great view of Endcliffe Park. With the Mi Amigo fly past and the BBC being there on Friday 22nd we were thinking of setting up (Not that we'd do it) and playing some tunes for the folk gathered. We've thought of:
Motorhead - Bomber (Obvious really)
Black Slate - Amigo
The The - Sweet Bird of Truth
Any more suggestions?
24/01/2019
big up BC!
Thanks everyone for the support ! 🙏
SUPANOVA is #1 on the Deezer UK ROOTS REGGAE Playlist !
Go stream it now on :
https://www.deezer.com/fr/playlist/2265394082
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
16/01/2019
Goodbye 2018. But what were the best reggae racks of last year? Thanks to Zona Reggae for the list but do you agree...….
http://www.zonareggae.ro/2018/12/100-dintre-cele-mai-bune-piese-reggae-din-2018/?fbclid=IwAR1cMRdc02BqteEahThUSnZDzVQLmbponZvO9WJhDDwQ56CaSJBfrxFjAaU
100 Best Reggae Songs in 2018 - Zona Reggae This year is coming to an end and it’s time for us to make the charts. We shall begin with a selection of the best 100 reggae songs of 2018.
19/12/2018
Stickers just picked up from the printers
29/11/2018
Reggae music to be protected by the UN!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-46383617
Reggae music to be protected by the UN The music genre, made famous by artists like Bob Marley, is added to a list of cultural treasures.
19/11/2018
Final tweaks done to the rig. It is now ready to rent!!! Who else wants nearly 93,000 watts, 20 brand new 18 Sound forward facing drivers and all driven by Powersoft? Dates available!!!!
15/11/2018
Check out the first brand new videos from KiAi on the YouTube account at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSMhbOfQ4ZOIoWoUXdwYveA
Big up to every one involved more to come!
Just added all the total peak power outputs of all the drivers in the full rig. It adds up to an eye watering (Or should that be ear shattering) almost 93,000 Watts! GULP!