Kiwi Stories

JBL takes Quantum leap into NZ gaming audio market

The company has launched its range of gaming headsets and PC speakers in Aotearoa New Zealand as the headset market thrives.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 26th May 2020

Digital Entertainment

Panasonic brings back high-spec audio brand, Technics

Panasonic revives the Technics brand in NZ, announcing new high-spec turntables, headphones, and speakers, available in select stores from December.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2019

Smart Home

JBL releases new wireless headphones & home audio products

JBL unveils a diverse range of wireless headphones and home audio products in New Zealand, ideal for the upcoming Kiwi summer season.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2019

Global Stories

Gaming

Hands-on Review: The Jabra Elite 45h headphones

For a headset coming in at under $200, Jabra has packed in an array of features that appeal to the budget-conscious that demand a quality sound experience.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Sep 2020

Gaming

Hands-on Review: Sennheiser HD 450 BT headphones

The 450 BT is a stylish headset that sounds great and has a form of noise cancellation for an affordable price. It doesn't get better than that.

By Lama Farhat • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Sep 2020

Gaming

Hands-on Review: EPOS Sennheiser Adapt 560 BT ANC enterprise headset

The headset is Microsoft Teams certified, and it performed very well during the remote launch, with voices crisp and clear.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Aug 2020

Digital Entertainment

Global headphones market holding up better than expected - report

The global headphones market has seen a 13% year-on-year growth in retail value for the second quarter of 2020, according to new research from Futuresource.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Aug 2020

Digital Entertainment

Sony's WH-1000XM4 headphones might just redefine smart audio

The 'Speak-to-Chat' feature completely removes the need to take off your headphones or pause your music when you need to talk to somebody.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Aug 2020

Gaming

Hands-on Review: Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700

The 700s follow in the footsteps of the QuietComfort 35 II and are a must-have for travelling businesspeople and audiophiles alike.

By Tom Richmond • 5 min read • Tue, 28th Jul 2020

Gaming

Hands-on Review: JBL Club 950NC

JBL Club 950NC headphones offer a plethora of features, solid sound quality, but are let down by weight and noise cancellation. (110 characters).

By Nick Forrester • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Jul 2020

Gaming

Hands-on Review: Sennheiser HD 350BT Wireless

The Sennheiser HD 350BT Wireless headphones, priced at USD $220, offer exceptional music quality and a 30-hour battery life, albeit with lacklustre call sound.

By Lama Farhat • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Jul 2020

Gaming

Hands-on Review: HyperX Cloud Stinger Core Wireless + 7.1 PC headset

The extra edge being able to hear where your opponents are before you can see them can make the difference between a good kill or a respawn.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2020

Digital Entertainment

Worldwide headphone market on track despite COVID-19

The worldwide headphones market is expected to experience strong growth in 2020, despite the challenges of the COVID-19 crisis.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 5th May 2020

Gaming

Hands-on Review: BackBeat FIT 6100 Wireless Sport

The BackBeat FIT 6100 Wireless Sport by Plantronics delivers superior sound, noise-cancelling capabilities, and ergonomic design, all for under USD $300.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Dec 2019

Gaming

Hands-on Review: Sennheiser Momentum Wireless Headphones

I'm estimating I have doubled my coolness factor by wearing them, because they have to be one of the best-looking headsets I've seen.

By Owen McCarthy • 5 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2019

Gaming

Review: BlueAnt's Pump Air 2, low-cost, true-wireless

The market for true-wireless headphones at a lower price-point is increasing. Are Aussie-owned BlueAnt's Pump Air 2 what you've been looking for?.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2019

Gaming

Hands-on Review: OPPO ENCO Q1 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones

OPPO's ENCO Q1 headphones offer stellar sound quality and noise reduction for NZD $199. Testers praise their design and comfort for both calls and music.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2019

Gaming

Hands-on Review: The wireless headset with uncompromising sound quality

Corsair's VIRTUOSO RGB Wireless headset astounds with its exceptional build and unrivalled audio quality, making every note and gaming moment a revelation.

By Owen McCarthy • 5 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2019