Speakers stories - Page 2
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Wave Audio spices up portfolio with first ever party speaker
Tue, 26th Jul 2022
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digital entertainment
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speakers
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digital music
Wave Audio expands its range with the versatile Wave Party Speaker, offering quality design, clear audio, and impressive features for any party.
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Sony expands X-Series portable speaker range with three new models
Tue, 7th Jun 2022
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digital entertainment
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power / energy
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bluetooth
The company says the SRS-XG300, SRS-XE300 and SRS-XE200 all contain high-quality and powerful sound pressure due to X-Balanced Speaker Units.
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Hands-on review: JBL Partybox 110 Bluetooth speaker
Thu, 28th Apr 2022
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
My first review in a long time is sure to create a lot of noise, if the experience in my household has been anything to go by.
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Hands-on review: Panasonic SC-GN01E Wearable Speaker
Wed, 13th Apr 2022
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gaming
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wearables
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reviews
Introducing the Panasonic SC-GN01E Wearable Speaker, a game-changer for gamers seeking immersive sound without the discomfort of headphones.
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Hand-on review: Sony X-Series XG500 Portable Bluetooth Speaker & Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones
Tue, 14th Dec 2021
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
For as long as I can remember, Sony have been known as purveyors of quality sound. I leapt at the opportunity to review two of their latest products.
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Hands-on review: SOUNDBOKS Gen 3 Bluetooth Performance Speaker
Tue, 15th Jun 2021
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
With an outdoor party speaker sure to get your neighbours calling the cops, SOUNDBOKS turns the volume all the way up to eleven.
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Bang & Olufsen's latest connected speaker screams 'premium' design
Fri, 7th May 2021
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digital entertainment
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speakers
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digital music
Danish audio brand Bang & Olufsen introduces its most advanced connected speaker to date, the Beolab 28, with a hefty price tag of AU$18,300.
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Hands-on review: EPOS Expand 80 Bluetooth speakerphone
Wed, 10th Feb 2021
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gaming
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uc
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reviews
EPOS Expand 80: The premium conference USB/Bluetooth speakerphone that delivers crisp audio for remote meetings.
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Hands-on review: JBL PartyBox On-The-Go
Mon, 7th Dec 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Some of us love to celebrate through singing and playing music. The JBL PartyBox On-The-Go is designed for just such occasions.
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Review: BlueAnt X5 bloody good Party Speaker
Mon, 30th Nov 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
BlueAnt's X5 party speaker packs a punch with great sound quality, portability, and a price tag under AU$400/NZ$500.
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Hands-on review: BlueAnt X3 speaker: Local, affordable and good quality!?
Wed, 14th Oct 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
BlueAnt’s newest product is a sturdy Bluetooth portable speaker that is being released at just $239.95. But is it any good? Yes. Yes it is.
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Sony brings the noise with new high-power audio systems
Mon, 13th Jul 2020
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digital entertainment
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sony
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speakers
Greater sound range and height, exciting lighting options, karaoke leaderboards, guitar inputs all in a single robust unit.
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JBL takes Quantum leap into NZ gaming audio market
Tue, 26th May 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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headphones
The company has launched its range of gaming headsets and PC speakers in Aotearoa New Zealand as the headset market thrives.
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The Ultimate Ears HYPERBOOM: Big sound in a little shoebox?
Wed, 4th Mar 2020
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reviews
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digital entertainment
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speakers
Oskar Howell spoke to UE principal product manager Doug Ebert about UE’s latest speaker, and how UE plans to change the sound system landscape.
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Panasonic brings back high-spec audio brand, Technics
Mon, 2nd Dec 2019
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digital entertainment
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headphones
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speakers
Panasonic revives the Technics brand in NZ, announcing new high-spec turntables, headphones, and speakers, available in select stores from December.
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Sennheiser fuses Microsoft Teams into newest wireless speaker
Wed, 13th Nov 2019
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uc
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Sennheiser’s latest office product brings Microsoft Teams capabilities to the forefront of workplace collaboration through audio.
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Hands-on review: The Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5
Mon, 2nd Sep 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5 impresses with its stylish design and rich sound, offering portability and eight hours of playtime for music enthusiasts.
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Hands-on review: Edifier S880DB Active Speakers are little with big sound
Wed, 12th Jun 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Edifier's S880DB active speakers deliver big sound in a tiny package, with superb bass and treble tones. Just beware, Windows users need a special driver.
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Hands-on review: The Edifier S3000 Pro bookshelf speakers
Tue, 30th Apr 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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smart home
Edifier’s new flagship S3000 Pro Active 2.0 Wireless Monitor bookshelf speakers are a high-end choice for people who love their music.
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Audioengine’s Wireless A5+ are just bloody good speakers
Wed, 16th Jan 2019
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reviews
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digital entertainment
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bluetooth
I judge these speakers on the aspects that Audioengine boasts about - quality, streaming, simplicity and versatility.