PAT PILCHER takes a quick dive into a revolutionary new range of Panasonic panels that put the “smart” in TV.
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Sony’s STR-AN1000 home theatre receiver: a clean 10 out of 10 rating
Here’s a home theatre receiver that not only has all the bells and whistles but also sounds great, writes a hugely impressed PAT PILCHER.
Samsung’s S95B: An OLED stunner!
In the market for a premium telly with a simply smashing OLED screen and loads of other clever features? PAT PILCHER has a recommendation.
This Melbourne hi-fi show is worth a trip across the Tasman
Delayed for a couple of years by the dreaded Covid, the StereoNET Hi-Fi & AV show in June is a must for Kiwi audiophiles.
The secrets of a good home theatre system
What makes a home theatre system really sing? GARTH MURRAY of Theophany knows a thing or three about the science of loudspeakers.
Samsung Q950TS 8K TV REVIEW
PAT PILCHER stares longingly into Samsung’s latest 65-inch 8K TV screen and deems it a dramatic and very clever improvement over last year’s model.
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.