Amplifiers·Gear·Hi-Fi·Product News·Sound and Vision NZ hi-fi distributor announces acquisition of top French brand Advance Paris September 15, 2023 Gary Steel PQ Imports takes on exquisite French brand Advance Paris and its extensive lineup of products. Read More
Gear·Hi-Fi·Product News·Sound and Vision·Speakers NZ to get just one pair of these special edition Perlisten speakers September 15, 2023 Gary Steel New Zealand Perlisten distributor Sole To Soul announces the imminent arrival of spectacular limited edition R7T. Read More
Amplifiers·Buyer's Guides·Gear·Hi-Fi·Sound and Vision·Speakers Witchdoctorโs stupendously simple guide to hi-fi September 14, 2023 Gary Steel So, youโve heard and loved the sound of a real stereo system but buying and setting one up for yourself is just too-hard basket? Read More
Amplifiers·Gear·Hi-Fi·News·Sound and Vision Sugden Audio boss Patrick Miller RIP September 12, 2023 Gary Steel The audiophile world is mourning the loss of Patrick Miller, boss of legendary hi-fi company Sugden Audio. Read More
Gear·Printers/Scanners Here’s a printer that will save its owners a load of ink expense September 11, 2023 Pat Pilcher PAT PILCHER reviews a printer that will save its owners a load of cash because of its clever new ink system. Read More
Gear·News·Product News·Smartphones NZโs first unlimited mobile plans launched by Mighty Ape August 31, 2023 Pat Pilcher PAT PILCHER reports on what appears to be the start of a revolution for smartphone users as a new player offers unlimited calls. Read More
Gear·Home wares Ecovacs T20 Omni Robo Vac: a very clever robot sucker! August 23, 2023 Pat Pilcher PAT PILCHER has a big house with messy dogs and lots of large rugs, so the T20 Omni Robo Vac had a big job. Read More
Gear·Hi-Fi·Product News·Sound and Vision·Speakers Special treat in store for Wilson Audio speaker purchasers August 16, 2023 Gary Steel Auckland agent for Wilson Audio offers a special treat for purchasers of the new Sasha V loudspeakers. Read More
Amplifiers·Gear·Hi-Fi·Product News·Sound and Vision Aucklandโs HiFi Store takes on Creek Audio August 15, 2023 Gary Steel The HiFi store has announced that it will be the sole NZ distributor of the legacy UK Creek brand. Read More
Amplifiers·Gear·Hi-Fi·Sound and Vision Technics SU-GX70 Network Audio Amplifier: Everything and more August 14, 2023 Andrew Baker ANDREW BAKER has a good long listen to a mid-price Technics amp that does just about everything except butter the toast. Read More
Gear·Hi-Fi·Servers & Streamers·Sound and Vision·Thought Piece The problem with streaming music August 3, 2023 Gary Steel GARY STEEL has come to the conclusion that people who collect records are meat-eaters and those who stream music are herbivores. Read More
Gear·Head-Fi·Thought Piece These JBL headphones offer the ultimate in adaptability July 31, 2023 Pat Pilcher These nifty new headphones from JBL cover all bases with so much adaptability that PAT PILCHER couldn't resist giving them a top rating. Read More
Gaming·Gear·Head-Fi Logitech’s G Pro X 2 Lightspeed Gaming Headset: sonic thrills and music greatness July 27, 2023 Pat Pilcher PAT PILCHER can't find a single thing wrong with Logitech's latest gaming headset and finds them super-fine for music too. Read More
Gear·Smartphones·Thought Piece Hands on with Samsungโs Galaxy Z Fold 5 & Galaxy Z Flip 5 July 27, 2023 Pat Pilcher Witchdoctor gadget guru PAT PILCHER gets to fool around with some hotly anticipated new foldable Samsung phones. Read More
Computers·Gaming·Gear·Thought Piece More grunt than a bacon factory – Lenovo’s Legion 7 Gaming Notebook July 24, 2023 Pat Pilcher It's price tag might be out of reach for many, but PAT PILCHER writes that for serious gamers wanting real power, the Legion is Read More
Computers·Gear Dell’s XPS13 2-in-1 Notebook: a blend of tablet and PC July 12, 2023 Pat Pilcher PAT PILCHER reviews Dell's answer to Microsoft's popular Surface blend of tablet and PC and is quietly impressed. Read More
Accessories·Gear·Smartphones·Thought Piece Hands-free music and more in your car: Amazon’s Echo Auto July 12, 2023 Pat Pilcher For its new iteration Amazon has improved its Echo Auto hands-free car doodad hugely, writes an impressed PAT PILCHER. Read More
Amplifiers·Gear·Hi-Fi·Recordings·Sound and Vision·Speakers·Vinyl Pacific Audio fest and a tale of three pressings July 4, 2023 Guest Contributor Veteran Kiwi hi-fi creator Simon Brown took his Wand turntable to the fabulous Seattle-based Pacific Audio Fest hi-fi show. Here's his take on the Read More
Gear·Smart Homes·Thought Piece Ring Battery Doorbell Plus: a simple smart solution for a super smart home July 4, 2023 Pat Pilcher PAT PILCHER is sold on the latest iteration of Ring's doorbell which bumps up its security features and jives with other smart home gadgets. Read More
Gear·Head-Fi·Thought Piece Technics’ EAH-800 Headphones score a perfect 10 out of 10 June 22, 2023 Pat Pilcher PAT PILCHER really tried to find fault with the new Technics EAH-800 wireless headphones but came to the conclusion that they were flawless. Read More