LOCAL FOCUS: ANDRIES OBERHOLZER CONSULTING
My business specialises primarily in web development, but from this basis we have become more involved in digital marketing on social media platforms, systems development, as well as business consultation. I have been involved in [...]
Spectacular Audio for Seaside Showroom – Courtesy of Meridian
The Sensory Dispensary, a home technology integrator in South Africa, recently relocated to Plettenberg Bay and has designed and installed a stunning showroom that features award-winning audio solutions from Meridian. Now based in the [...]
Bluesound’s Reference Streamer, the ICON, wins big at EISA!
TORONTO, CANADA, August 15, 2025 – BLUESOUND, the original wireless hi-res multi-room music brand, has won the 2025-2026 EISA Award in the Multiroom Streamer category. EISA, the Expert Imaging and Sound Association, is an independent [...]
Can We Really Measure What We Hear?
The Limits of Microphones and the Power of Human Hearing In the world of high-end audio, few debates stir more quiet tension than this one: if you can't measure it, does it really exist? Or [...]
Elevate Home Audio Without Compromising Design
In the world of residential installation, the most memorable audio experiences aren’t delivered by the most visible systems – they’re the ones that fade into the background, leaving only emotion, immersion, and ambiance. That’s the [...]
MUSIC THAT PARTS THE CLOUDS FROM MATSULI MUSIC by RICHARD HASLOP
The mainstream South African music industry has often been criticised, and rightly, over the years for not paying enough attention to significant portions of the country’s musical history, especially in the CD era when crate-digging [...]
The Envelope of Perception – Rethinking the 20 kHz Limit
The Paradox of Human Hearing In audio science, one contradiction continues to provoke confusion and debate. According to conventional wisdom, the human ear cannot hear above 20 kHz. That limit has shaped how we design [...]
van den Hul The Inspiration Hybrid (Halogen Free)
The new twin lead loudspeaker cable of our state-of-the-art FUSION SERIES. It equally excels in bi-wiring and bi-amping configurations or even as interconnect. It’s highly versatile and heavily protected against audio signal interference. * [...]
Selling Value Over Price In Premium AV
For system designers and integrators, the conversation around premium AV solutions often begins with price. But when talking to customers about an installation, shifting the focus to value – performance, reliability, ease of use, and [...]
Integrated vs. Separates: Finding the Right Fit for Your Hi-Fi System
When it comes to building a high-performance home audio system, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is choosing between an integrated amplifier and separate components. While some enthusiasts chase ultimate flexibility with separates, [...]
IS YOUR DAC TRULY NEUTRAL?
Timing, Filtering & Perception: Why Digital Audio is Never Truly Neutral. Is your DAC truly neutral? Many believe a DAC is a transparent conduit, simply passing along what was encoded. But anyone who’s explored digital [...]