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JBL Takes On Sonos With New ‘Link 300’ Smart Speaker

Roma Christian April 17, 2018 No Comments

Harman and Samsung subsidiary, JBL, has today taken on Sonos with the release of its new ‘Link 300’. Like its predecessor, the Link 300 is equipped with 24-bit audio and Google…

Ruark Unveils High-Fashion MRX Bluetooth Connected Speaker

Steve May April 16, 2018 No Comments

British Hi-Fi fashionista Ruark Audio has released its first connected wireless speaker. The MRx is a small footprint wireless speaker with expansive connectivity. The system has integrated Bluetooth with aptX,…

Denon Introduces 4K High-Res Audio Heos Home Cinema HS2 Soundbar System

Steve May April 16, 2018 No Comments

Denon has released an HS2 iteration of its Heos HomeCinema soundbar system. The 2.1 soundbar and subwoofer package is fully compatible with the brand’s existing Heos wireless multiroom range. The…

Cheap HomePod To Offer “Short-Term Boost” Only

Roma Christian April 16, 2018 No Comments

KGI Securities analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo, forecasts Apple’s ‘affordable’ HomePod will not provide long-term benefit to the Californian giant’s bottom line, instead only offering a “short-term boost”. As previously reported, sales…

Surge In Demand For Networked Audio Drives Music Sales

David Richards April 16, 2018 No Comments

A surge in demand for networked audio products, has had a knock-on effect with the Australian Recording Industry Association reporting its biggest year of growth in more than two decades.…

Jabra Launches “World’s Most Powerful” Business Wireless Headset

Roma Christian April 13, 2018 No Comments

Expanding its portfolio of business audio tech, Jabra has released its new ‘Engage’ professional headsets in Australia, claimed to feature “first of their kind” noise cancelling microphones. Claimed to be…

Apple HomePod Sales Fall Short, Inventory Piles Up

Roma Christian April 13, 2018 No Comments

Sales of Apple’s HomePod have reportedly missed targets, as employees reveal inventory is pilling up. The news comes as competition within the smart speaker market continues to intensify, with commentators asserting Apple is further…

EXCLUSIVE: Onkyo Cuts Ties With Gibson Brands, Philips Supply Chain Falters

David Richards April 13, 2018 No Comments

Japanese sound Company Onkyo has pulled the plug on the struggling US Company Gibson Brands according to sources at the Hong Kong Fair. Two major global retailers have also told…

ALDI Takes On Kogan With Google Home Mini Twin Pack For $109

Roma Christian April 11, 2018 No Comments

ALDI has taken a leaf out of Kogan.com’s book, and unveiled a suite of heavily reduced tech items for its next ‘Special Buys’ sale, including a Google Home Mini Twin…

Panasonic Debuts First Hi-Fi Smart Speaker & New Blu-ray Range

Roma Christian April 10, 2018 No Comments

Panasonic Australia has today unveiled its first Hi-Fi smart speaker with Google Assistant. Further innovating seemingly ‘old’ technology, the Japanese company has also debuted its new 2018 Blu-ray range. The…