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.
Audio Visual
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.
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.
Getting Great Sounds: The Witchdoctor AV Receiver Buyer’s Guide
Looking to immerse yourself in that movie or some music on your new TV? Then consider an AV receiver to take the sounds to another level. PAT PILCHER gives us the lowdown on what to consider before you buy.
Shock News: Oppo Digital Shuts Up Shop
Gary Steel is in a state of mourning over a great brand biting the dust.
Here’s A Hi-fi Show And Record Fair And It’s Just A Jump Of The Ditch Away
The Great Melbourne Home Entertainment Show will display everything from $1 record covers to $75,000 headphones.
Oppo’s So-called ‘Universal Blu-ray Disc Player’ Does Just About Everything Except Make The Toast
It might be called a ‘Blu-ray player’ but Oppo’s audiophile-grade UDP-205 is actually a stunning multi-purpose sound and visual hub, and DR RICHARD VAREY struggles to find fault with this superb machine.