“It has to be dead, so you know what you’re hearing out of the speakers is exactly what is coming out.” Jools Holland on hi-fi, soundproofing and second-hand studio kit

Jools Holland article showing a picture of him stood in front of his recording studio equipment.

It’s not all that often a celebrity musician appears on the pages of What Hi-Fi?, but back in 1983, we had the pleasure of visiting the one and only Jools Holland (now OBE) for a chat in his home studio in Blackheath, London.

We talked about all things hi-fi and audio, touching on everything from soundproofing to sound quality – both of which are as relevant now as they were more than 40 years ago!