What a HUGE day!!! We hit the road early to get to the showgrounds before 7:30am, (arrive around 7:45 go figure!), and who was there already to greet us? The one competitor that travelled the furthest to get there, Jody Green from Taupo in the infamous Yellow Honda City. This year saw a Lighter turnout than previous years, but oh what a turnout of amazing people!!! Although lighter on numbers this year, we still had an action packed and fun filled day. The day started off strong with 2 big hitters in the SPL scene in Joseph George, and Anthony...
Our Verdict – 5 Stars Building on the beloved range’s sterling reputation, the Wireless is the best Zeppelin yet For: Large spread of sound Precise soundstage Expressive mids Stays composed at higher volumes Seamless control and design Good functionality Against: No Android app Midrange could be more authoritative Reviewed on 17th March 2016 B&W has cemented its commitment to the wireless speaker market in the last few years with the five-star premium A5 and A7 AirPlay models, and the portable T7 speaker. However, the brand’s Zeppelin line is perhaps its biggest success story. It all started eight years ago. The...
THE GOOD The Sony STR-DN1070 proves itself a worthy all-arounder with a dynamic performance in both music and movies. Its six HDMI ports offer compatibility for the latest 4K sources. Useful features include multiroom streaming, three separate powered speaker zones and wireless support for AirPlay, Google Cast and Spotify Connect. THE BAD Unlike many receivers at its price, the Sony doesn’t support Dolby Atmos or DTS:X surround formats. Sony’s wireless multiroom system isn’t as compelling as Yamaha’s. THE BOTTOM LINE Lack of Atmos is more than eclipsed by excellent sound quality, making the Sony STR-DN1070 one of the best receivers...
