EXCLUSIVE: Indi Imports Snares German Hi Fi Brand From Canholm
Indi Imports has snared the rights to distribute the German speaker brand Canton that was previously distributed by Canohm. Built at Canton’s own factory in Weilrod, near Frankfurt, Germany the brand...
View ArticleBose Flaunts New Wireless Soundbar and Surround Sound Systems
Bose have announced three new wireless sound systems, including a soundbar and two home surround sound entertainment systems. The new SoundTouch 300 soundbar is Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled with NFC...
View ArticleJabra Set To Be A Major Player In Top End Headphone Market
When Apple dropped their headphone jack in favour of Bluetooth connectivity, my inbox exploded with press releases relating to new wireless Bluetooth headphones, among them was one for Jabra a...
View ArticleOnline Pirated CD Sales Jump
Major record companies have reported that in European markets direct-to-consumer CD sales have been flat and Amazon account sales are down 17 percent, mainly due to counterfeits. While there are still...
View ArticleBowers & Wilkins Celebrates 50th Anniversary With Free Gift Promotion
To celebrate its 50th Anniversary, Bowers & Wilkins is offering customers a free gift with qualifying purchases. Customers who spend over $2000 on qualifying products will be eligible for the...
View ArticleDenon’s Latest AVR Range Delivers Built-In HEOS
With the advent of high-res, the gap between the mid and high-end audio markets has grown smaller than ever – and Denon’s latest stable of AV and Hi-Fi products are perfectly poised to seize upon it....
View ArticleLuxman Readies New Amps For 70th Anniversary
Premium audio brand Luxman has set out to celebrate their 90th anniversary with a pair of new amplifiers that refurbish classic Luxman designs with modern tech. Featuring the brand’s traditional...
View ArticleFirst There Was Photoshop, Now Adobe has VoiceShop That Raises Ethical +...
First there was Photoshop that allowed images to be easily changed, now Adobe is applying the same capability to voice in a move that has many people concerned. A new application that promises to be...
View ArticleEXCLUSIVE: CEO Quits Bush Australia
Brian Rogers the CEO of Bush Australia has quit. Highly regarded Rodgers took on the role in 2013, after former CEO Daniel Todd quit the Chinese owned Company who has struggled selling cheap Chinese...
View ArticleKlipsch Celebrate 70 Years With Heritage Speakers
Tech-driven audio company Klipsch are celebrating 70 years in business in 2016 by offering up a limited run of it’s venerable Cornwall and La Scala speakers. Klipsch will meticulously handcraft 70...
View ArticleWhat Will Happen To Harman Consumer Brands In OZ
In one of the big deals of the year Samsung has acquired Harman International for US$8 Billion, however what is not known is what will happen to the Harman consumer audio business in Australia which...
View ArticleSonos Launch Playlist Potluck Partnership With Spotify
The biggest name in wireless sound is teaming up with the biggest name in music streaming for the holiday season. The partnership, called Playlist Potluck, invites users of both friends to RSVP their...
View ArticleRoccat Go Big On Versatility With New Gaming Headset
Gaming peripheral specialists Roccat are looking to debut a new over-ear headset just in time for the holidays with the Roccat Cross. The emphasis here is on the Cross’ versatility. It’s been designed...
View ArticleTop Sound Expert Dumps Bose
A leading sound expert has dumped Bose from his store, claiming that the US sound Company has not kept up with networked sound technology and that consumers no longer want to integrate Bose gear in...
View ArticleReview: Plantronics RIG 4VR Plays To The Strengths Of Sony’s VR Offering
Developed in coordination with Sony Computer Entertainment and designed for use with the company’s new Playstation VR headset, the Plantronics RIG 4VR offers a lot of utility – even if on the comfort...
View ArticleAltec Lansing Relaunch Into Australian Market With Everything-Proof Speakers
With their new “Everything Proof” range of outdoors wireless speakers, Altec Lansing are gearing up to establish itself as a major brand in the APAC region. The company has a rich 75-year involvement...
View ArticleNext-Gen AR Earbuds Delayed For ‘Validation Build’
Doppler Labs, an audio-focused startup firm, have delayed the launch of their debut product – the Here One. The wireless earbuds were announced in June and initially poised to launch in November but...
View ArticleVinyl & Turntables Keep on Spinning
According to The Consumer Technology Association turntable sales will hit $194 million in 2016, up from just $19 million 11 years ago. At specialist retailers across Australia sales are booming with...
View ArticleBowers & Wilkins Celebrates 50 Years Of Sound
Bowers & Wilkins co-founder John Bowers said “if you build a better product, people will buy it.” This ethos has been a driving force behind the company’s innovation throughout its 50 year history....
View ArticleSennheiser Goes Hearing-Aid Compatible With SC660 TC Headset
Sennheiser has revealed the latest addition to its high quality Century series of wired headsets, the SC 660 TC. Designed meet the needs of those with special hearing conditions, the the SC 660 TC is a...
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