Melbourne hi-fi show gathers together many of the juiciest examples of audiophile goodness for your delectation (and it’s a record fair, too)
Sound and Vision
Reviews and general editorial content about stereo hi-fi systems, multichannel home theatre systems, televisions, projectors and all things audio visual
Reviewer Hears Best-Ever Sound From Esoteric Audiophiliac Equipment
Who wouldn’t want to listen to the best sound they can get? RICHARD VAREY submits to the charms of two pieces of esoterica par excellence.
The Great Witchdoctor Q&A – Nathan Haines
Nathan Haines on Shift Left, his hi-fi, the Silver Scrolls and more…
Sony HT-X8500 Soundbar REVIEW
PAT PILCHER has to get his ears tested when he is unexpectedly blown away by the sonic properties of a cheap-as-chips Sony soundbar.
Samsung HW-Q70R/XY Soundbar REVIEW
PAT PILCHER reckons Samsung’s latest soundbar is perfect for cinematic explosions and pretty good on music, too.
Rangitoto R1 Hi-Fi Anti-Vibration Isolation Feet REVIEW
Can isolation feet make a measurable difference to the sound coming out of your system? RICHARD VAREY reviews a local product that makes the grand claim.
Soundkeeper Recordings: A Completely Different Way Of Capturing Music
RICHARD VAREY has been radicalised. Rejecting the fake floss of current pop recording methods, he discovers a sound recording genius whose work brings music alive.
Anthonie Tonnon: The Wicked Witchdoctor Q&A
Anthonie Tonnon’s is one of New Zealand’s most well-regarded singer-songwriters. In this long-form interview with GARY STEEL, he talks about his novel Rail Land tour and the ‘A Synthesized Universe’ Star Dome performances that bring him to the Auckland Festival.