Gear·Hi-Fi·Sound and Vision·Speakers·Thought Piece PSB’s Passif 50 speakers look like 1970 but sound like 2023 March 5, 2023 Andrew Baker PSB's retro-look Passif 50 speakers get ANDY BAKER's undivided listening attention and he likes them very, very much. Read More
Sound and Vision The good Witchdoctor’s guide to podcasting gear and apps February 17, 2023 Pat Pilcher For anyone who ever wanted to make a podcast, here's the Good Witchdoctor's simple guide to podcasting gear and apps. Read More
Digital Sources·Gear·Hi-Fi·Sound and Vision·Thought Piece Technics’ astounding new Grand Class player does it all January 27, 2023 Andrew Baker Made for listeners with 2023 requirements but a penchant for physical media, this network player is a sonic marvel, writes ANDREW BAKER. Read More
Gear·Head-Fi·Home wares Essential work-from-home kit: Jabra’s Evolve 75/PanaCast 20 December 27, 2022 Pat Pilcher With more of us working from home Jabra's latest kit meets the challenge of professional away-from-office kit, writes PAT PILCHER. Read More
Gear·Head-Fi Travel tech tips – here’s what you need! December 9, 2022 Pat Pilcher Here's the gadgetry you need to pack to make flying a breeze, writes PAT PILCHER. Just remember to watch out for the snakes! Read More
Thought Piece Fantastic phantasm – the HP Spectre x360 wins the prize November 25, 2022 Pat Pilcher This baby's got cutting-edge tech, robust battery life, a beaut OLED display and loads of grunt writes PAT PILCHER. Read More
Gear·Head-Fi·Thought Piece Bose QuietComfort II Buds – Blissful silence October 18, 2022 Pat Pilcher PAT PILCHER is so impressed with the latest iteration of the BOSE QuietComfort earbuds that he gives them his ultimate rating. Read More
Gear·Hi-Fi·Sound and Vision·Thought Piece This nicely priced Technics system does it all September 29, 2022 Andrew Baker ANDREW BAKER gets to know an ingenious sound system that does it all and sounds great for a comparatively small price. Read More
Gear·Hi-Fi·Sound and Vision·Speakers·Thought Piece Perceptual listening is the brand new thing September 2, 2022 Andrew Baker Witchdoctor hi-fi guru ANDREW BAKER has heard a lot of speakers in his time, but this amazing new brand takes the cake (and wins Read More
Buyer's Guides·Gear·Head-Fi·Smart Homes·Smartphones Smartphone Accessories Buyers Guide May 24, 2022 Pat Pilcher Okay, you bought a shiny new smartphone but what other goodies should you get to go with it? PAT PILCHER unearths those must-have phone Read More
Gear·Head-Fi·Thought Piece Sony WF-L900 LinkBuds – the comfiest earbuds on the market May 19, 2022 Pat Pilcher These buds are genuinely innovative and provide a solution for those who feel nauseous poking buds in their ear canals. PAT PILCHER explains. Read More
Thought Piece Huawei Matepad T10 – great value and kid-friendly features May 18, 2022 Pat Pilcher Excellent value, all the required features at reasonable specs as well as kid-friendly mode makes this tablet a winner, writes PAT PILCHER. Read More
Gear·Music·Smartphones·Thought Piece The iPod is history – but is that such a big deal? May 17, 2022 Gary Steel GARY STEEL reflects on Apple's announcement on the demise of the iPod and our relationship to the iconic music player. Read More
Gear·Head-Fi·Thought Piece Technics EAH-A800 – cans that really can May 16, 2022 Pat Pilcher The Bluetooth headphone competition is intense, but Technics' spiffing entrant is so good that PAT PILCHER gives it the ultimate honour. Read More
Audio Visual·Gear·Head-Fi·Hi-Fi·Recordings·Sound and Vision·Vinyl This Melbourne hi-fi show is worth a trip across the Tasman May 1, 2022 Gary Steel Delayed for a couple of years by the dreaded Covid, the StereoNET Hi-Fi & AV show in June is a must for Kiwi audiophiles. Read More
Gaming·Thought Piece Samsung’s totally bonkers Odyssey G9 Monitor April 19, 2022 Pat Pilcher This G9 computer monitor is huge but that's a good thing, according to PAT PILCHER who is smitten with its charms. Read More
Amplifiers·Gear·Hi-Fi·Sound and Vision·Thought Piece Perreaux’s silky smooth and grunty amp a total winner March 16, 2022 Andrew Baker NZ's legendary amp brand Perreaux rolls out the first product under its new ownership, and ANDREW BAKER can't stop listening. Read More
Gear·Smartphones·Thought Piece Huawei Mate XS Smartphone – foldable fantastique February 28, 2022 Pat Pilcher Looking for something to "wow" the crowd? The Mate X packs the latest technology and a hi-res foldable screen writes PAT PILCHER. Read More
Amplifiers·Gear·Product News Perreaux releases new amp January 24, 2022 Gary Steel After frustrating Covid-related delays legendary Kiwi hi-fi company Perreaux finally releases its much-anticipated 200iX integrated amplifier. Read More
Amplifiers·Gear·Hi-Fi·Sound and Vision·Thought Piece Technics SU-R1000 Integrated Amplifier REVIEW January 20, 2022 Andrew Baker ANDREW BAKER has his ears massaged by the superb new iteration of the flagship Technics integrated amp (and gets to play with an incredible Read More