Richard is an avid listener of all things musical. From the eclectic to the downright insane if it is interesting or odd, the chances are RH has heard of and has an opinion on it...
Posts by Richard Haslop
Editorial December 2024
December 2024 I delayed my editorial this month deliberately to gather some information on a system that I was invited to listen to. I can safely and honestly say that I have never heard anything [...]
SONOS ACE WIRELESS HEADPHONES
Headphone type On Ear Compatibility Android, iOS Bluetooth Version 5.4 Supported Codecs SBC, AAC, AptX, Aptx Lossless Drivers Custom designed 40 mm dynamic driver Battery life Up to 30 hours Weight 312 g PRICE [...]
THE ULTIMATE SONOS GIFT GUIDE: “SLEIGH” THE HOLIDAYS WITH PERFECT SOUND
This holiday season, the ultimate gift isn’t under the tree—it’s the gift of amazing sound. Whether you’re relaxing by the pool, hosting a festive backyard gathering, or turning your living room into a home theatre, [...]
Editorial November 2024
November 2024 Did I mention time flies when you are having fun? Wow - have the last 6 weeks flashed past or what? It's been like a slow motion train wreck but at speed and [...]
CAPE TOWN AUDIO EXPO – MARS TUBE AUDIO
The Cape Town Audio Expo 2024 was held recently at the Newlands Sun Hotel, from October 25th to 27th. For those of you who couldn’t make it for one reason or another, here are some [...]
CAPE TOWN AUDIO EXPO – FOURIER ACOUSTICS
The Cape Town Audio Expo 2024 was held recently at the Newlands Sun Hotel, from October 25th to 27th. For those of you who couldn’t make it for one reason or another, here are some [...]
CAPE TOWN AUDIO EXPO – AV IMPORTS
The Cape Town Audio Expo 2024 was held recently at the Newlands Sun Hotel, from October 25th to 27th. For those of you who couldn't make it for one reason or another, here are some [...]
CAPE TOWN AUDIO EXPO – HFX SYSTEMS
The Cape Town Audio Expo 2024 was held recently at the Newlands Sun Hotel, from October 25th to 27th. For those of you who couldn't make it for one reason or another, here are some [...]
Fourier Acoustics Baobab
Introducing the Baobab, a floor-standing loudspeaker that takes both sound and design to extraordinary heights. Building on the success of its predecessor, the Calabash, the Baobab is a statement piece that combines refined aesthetics with [...]
BLUESOUND NODE NANO WIRELESS MUSIC STREAMER
Audio File Formats MP3, AAC, WMA, WMA-L, OGG, ALAC, OPUS High-Quality Audio File Formats FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF, MPEG-4 SLS Native Sampling Rates Up to 192 kHz Bit Depth 16-24 DAC Sabre ESS ES9039Q2M Signal-to-Noise [...]
FROM PASSION PROJECT TO SOUND PERFECTION: THE BIRTH OF FOURIER ACOUSTICS
What began as a hobby to spend more time with his son quickly evolved into something far greater. While enjoying a glass of wine with his beautiful wife, Pierre Fourie had an idea that combined [...]
Editorial October 2024
October 2024 Part of this learning journey is learning new things. Learning from a master about how little you know about a subject that you count yourself lucky to be immersed in not once, but [...]