EXCLUSIVE: Former Samsung Boss Takes On Bowers & Wilkins CEO Role In OZ
Leading sound brand Bowers & Wilkins is set to undergo a radical expansion with the appointment of a former Samsung Vice President... Read More
New Wireless Walkman Tipped For IFA
Sony may have a new wireless Walkman in the pipeline with a new device tipped to be unveiled at the upcoming IFA... Read More
Onkyo, Pioneer Ramp Up Dolby Atmos & IMAX Support
Onkyo and Pioneer have jointly released a firmware update that activates IMAX Enhanced support and Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer on select AV... Read More
Master & Dynamic Unveil First Wireless ANC Headphones
US luxury audio company Master & Dynamic has launched its first pair of wireless active noise cancelling headphones the company claims are... Read More
JBL Release New Waterproof ‘Flip 5’
Harman-owned JBL has released the latest reiteration of its award-winning ‘Flip’ portable speaker line, with the new ‘Flip 5’ landing in stores... Read More
Bose Takes Pre-Orders For Speaker Still Missing Assistant
Bose has confirmed a local release date for its compact new smart speaker and started taking pre-orders despite one of its key... Read More
2019 Smartphone Buyers Guide Reveals The Best Cheap & Top End Premium Mobiles
Are consumers looking for a new smartphone or are curious about 5G and all the new Android features found in the bulk... Read More
JBL Release Sub $150 True Wireless Buds
JBL has released a new set of Bluetooth earbuds that are among the cheapest true wireless pairs on the market. The JBL... Read More
Marantz Announce New Slim Receiver
Japanese audio brand Marantz has announced a new slim stereo receiver for audio enthusiasts who are chasing better TV sound but don’t... Read More
Old NAD Amps Get AirPlay 2 With BluOS Module
British audio brand NAD has announced the arrival of Apple’s AirPlay 2 streaming to its BluOS powered devices, as well as a... Read More
Jaybird Release New VISTA Wireless Sport Earbuds
Sports headphones manufacturer, Jaybird, has released its new Jaybird VISTA Totally Wireless Sport Headphones – launching in-store mid-August 2019 for A$299.95. One of... Read More
Alexa Users Demand Better Sounding Smart Speaker
More than half of existing owners of smart speakers are dissatisfied with the audio quality of their device, according to new findings... Read More
Samsung Launch $499 AKG ANC Headphones
Samsung-owned audio brand AKG has unveiled an update to its noise cancelling headphones as it moves to grow the brand’s presence in... Read More
Skullcandy Wireless Buds Take On Apple Airpods
“Lifestyle audio” brand Skullcandy has released its answer to Apple’s popular AirPods. The Skullcandy Indy ($179.99) earbuds offer true wireless audio for... Read More
Amazon Sued Over Alexa Voice Tech Theft
Amazon is being sued by a voice software technology company that alleges the tech giant infringed on its patent when developing the... Read More
Huawei Pulls The Plug On Another Google Voice Product
Huawei has had to pull the plug on a planned Google voice activated speakers as security concerns mount about the Chinese Companies... Read More
Google Expand Hearing Aid App Roll-Out
Google has expanded its hearing aid app to more devices after launching earlier this year. The Sound Amplifier app uses a smartphone’s... Read More
Headset Market Now Booming
The market for true wireless headsets, also known as TWS, is booming and Taiwanese manufacturers of the product are ramping up production.... Read More
Audio Pro Announce Bluetooth-Only Speaker
Swedish speaker company Audio Pro is adding a Bluetooth only wireless speaker to offer a cheaper alternative to its wireless multi-room audio... Read More
Audiofly Release Updated In-Ear Monitors
Australian audio brand AudioFly has released new in-ear monitors targeting musicians and audio enthusiasts alike. The AF100 MK2 IEMs ($129.99) feature 9mm... Read More
Optus Inks Exclusive Apple Music Deal
Optus has inked an exclusive deal with Apple Music, offering customers free access for up to 12 months on selected plans. The... Read More
Canton Debut Smart Soundbar 9 With Chromecast
Canton has announced the Smart Soundbar 9, the first in what it promises will be a new range of smart soundbars. With... Read More
Stadia Controllers Won’t Support Bluetooth Headsets At Launch
During a recent Reddit AMA, Google revealed that its Stadia controllers won’t be able to wirelessly stream video game audio to Bluetooth... Read More
Pure Audio Bringing Back Braun Speakers
An iconic set of Braun speakers are set to be revived by the Pure Audio brand. The LE speakers debuted in 1959... Read More
House of Marley Debut 9 Hour Earbuds
Sustainability focused tech manufacturer, House of Marley, has expanded its true wireless portfolio with its new ‘Liberate Air’ earbuds (A$249.95). The earbuds... Read More
Audio Active Overhauls Website & Dealer Portal
Melbourne based audio distributor for Sony, Luxman and Paradigm among others has launched a new website and portal to make it easier... Read More
Sonos Improves Control4 Integration
Sonos has added improved support for home automation software Control4 in its newest update to its wireless multi-room speakers. The new software... Read More
Birde Smart Player Wins Gold Design Award
Australian-owned Birde has won a prestigious Gold Accolade at the 2019 Good Design Awards – praising its world-first kids smart media player.... Read More
Samsung To Debut Active Noise-Cancelling Headphones With Note 10
Samsung will reportedly debut new active noise cancelling (ANC) wired in-ear headphones with the Galaxy Note 10, following the trend of add-on... Read More
Google Admits Humans Listen To Assistant Audio
Google contractors around the world are listening in to “audio snippets” taken from the company’s digital voice assistant, including private conversations. A... Read More
McIntosh Announce New Modular Preamplifier
High end audio maker McIntosh has announced a new stereo pre-amplifier featuring an updated digital audio module that continues McIntosh’s commitment to... Read More
JBL Launch Much Delayed Android ‘Link Bar’
JBL has finally released its perennially delayed ‘Link Bar’ in the United States – a hybrid product which integrates Android-TV functionality within... Read More
Denon Announce 9.2 Amp With Voice AI
Denon has announced another update to its line of powerful AV home theatre receivers due out later this year. Hot on the... Read More
Bluetooth Cassette Player Debuts On Kickstarter
As a throwback to 80s retro tech, NINM Lab is introducing the “world’s first Bluetooth portable cassette player”, which looks like an... Read More
AKG True Wireless Buds Leak
A pair of true wireless earbuds are among three new AKG audio devices leaked after Samsung updated one of its apps with... Read More
Bose Move To Take On Sony & Jabra With New Premium Noise Cancelling Cans
A new battle is set to break out at the top end of the premium noise cancelling headphone market with Bose set... Read More
Nuheara Confirms Harman Behind Abandoned Takeover
Perth based assistive listening company Nuheara has confirmed Samsung subsidiary Harman was behind an attempted A$84 million takeover bid for the company.... Read More
Sony Unveil New Noise Cancelling Earbuds
Sony has taken on Jabra and Sennheiser with its new noise-cancelling wireless earbuds – the WF-1000XM3 for RRP $399.95. Available in black... Read More
Vincent Bringing Sub-$1000 CD Player To Aus
German high end audio brand Vincent Audio has a new compact hybrid CD player on the way to join its compact SV-200... Read More
BREAKING: Samsung Pulls Out Of Secretive Oz Audio Acquisition
12 months after Phil Newton joined Perth based sound company Nuheara as chief sales officer, it’s been revealed his former company Samsung... Read More
KEF Adds New Stands For Wireless Speakers
British hi-fi brand KEF has new stands and accessories coming for its acclaimed LSX wireless speakers. The S1 Floor Stand, B1 Wall... Read More
Sonos Finally Gives Google Assistant To Aussie Users
Sonos has finally added Google Assistant to some of its wireless speakers in Australia, joining Amazon Alexa on the company’s wireless multi-room... Read More
EXCLUSIVE:Distributor Moves To Direct Sell & Retailers “Love It”
Melbourne based distributor Interdyn is rolling out a direct sell model that benefits both Interdyn and retailers who sell their Pro-Ject turntables... Read More
New SoundMag Issue Out Now
4 Square Media has released the newest issue of SoundMag, Australia’s #1 Digital Sound Magazine, featuring new reviews and comparisons of premium... Read More
KLH’s New Ultimate One Headphones Launch Globally
KLH’s latest Ultimate One Open-Air Dynamic stereo headphones launched globally this month, coinciding with the company’s 2019 MTV Movie & TV Awards... Read More
Sonos Steps Up Patent Lawfare, Suing Bluesound
An under siege Sonos is suing its former overseas distributor and owner of rival wireless audio brand Bluesound, alleging it infringed on... Read More
FIRST LOOK: New Echo Show 5 Ideal Bedside Device
A small screen battle is looming between Amazon and Google as the two battle to get voice control of your home. This... Read More
Dali Announce Entry Level Speaker Range
Danish audio brand Dali has announced a new entry level series of loudspeakers with six new models. The Dali Oberon series features... Read More
Bowers & Wilkins Amplify Trade-In Offer
British audio equipment maker Bowers & Wilkins has expanded its generous trade-in offer with the opportunity for consumers to trade in old... Read More
Refreshed Marantz Receivers On The Way
Japanese audio brand Marantz has unveiled two new updates to its line of home theatre receivers, boasting lower HDMI latency and the... Read More