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Tony O'Brien

As the owner of Clarity Audio & Video Calibration, Tony is a certified ISF Calibrator with over a decade of experience. Tony is an accomplished Audio-Visual reviewer specialising in theatre and visual products for over a decade at StereoNET.

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Sony Z9G Master Series 85” LED 8K Smart TV Review

Tony O’Brien watches the waves with Sony’s new flagship 85” 8K Z9G Smart TV…...

Posted in: Visual

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Optoma P1 4K UHD HDR Laser Cinema Projector Review

Tony O’Brien reckons that right now, this is the best value ultra short throw projector under...

Posted in: Home Theatre

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JL Audio E-Sub E110 10” Active Subwoofer Review

Want a compact, high quality subwoofer that sings with both movies and music? Tony O’Brien says this...

Posted in: Hi-Fi | Home Theatre

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Pioneer Releases New SC-LX704 and SC-LX904 Flagship AV Receivers

We've seen a flurry of activity from Japanese manufacturer Pioneer in the entry-mid level AV Receiver...

Posted in: Home Theatre

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Are the Big Screen TV’s Days Numbered? Epson Shows Off its Latest Ultra-Short-Throw Projector

Epson may have had a brief hiatus from new projector releases last year, but they certainly weren't...

Posted in: Home Theatre | Visual

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Hi-Fi Show: Epson TW-7100 4K Projector Launch

Established AV distributor, Westan is set to excite at this year's StereoNET Melbourne HiFi Show. Not...

Posted in: Hi-Fi | Home Theatre | Visual | HiFi Show

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Krix MX-5 Modular Cinema Screen Speaker System Review

You've probably experienced home cinema before, but have you experienced real cinema at home? In this...

Posted in: Home Theatre

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Yamaha Aventage CX-A5200 Preamplifier & MX-A5200 Amplifier Review

Sitting firmly at the top of Yamaha's AV range is its statement piece, or pieces in this case. The...

Posted in: Home Theatre

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BenQ W2700 4K Projector Review

BenQ's game-changing W5700 projector left our Australian cousins impressed by its abilities when...

Posted in: Home Theatre | Visual

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FIRST LOOK: LG SIGNATURE 88” 8K OLED TV

It wasn't all that long ago we read of LG's ambition to become a prominent player in the high-end...

Posted in: Visual | Technology

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HI-FI SHOW: A COLLECTIVE OF WORLD-CLASS BRANDS

Attendees to this year's StereoNET Melbourne Hi-Fi Show are in for a treat in Room 1204 where HiFi...

Posted in: Hi-Fi | Headphones | HiFi Show

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DENON AVR-X3600H IMAX ENHANCED 4K AV RECEIVER UNLEASHED

Denon is a brand that prides itself as being at the forefront of technological innovations. It's a...

Posted in: Home Theatre

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DENON INTRODUCES DRA-800H, IT’S FIRST STEREO NETWORK RECEIVER

Industry stalwart, Denon has its sights set on two-channel music enthusiasts with the introduction of its...

Posted in: Hi-Fi | Visual

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PIONEER ANNOUNCES TWO NEW IMAX ENHANCED 9.2 CHANNEL AV RECEIVERS

Excellent value for money and superior sound quality are just two of the areas that Pioneer's AV...

Posted in: Home Theatre

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APPLE TV+ LAUNCHES IN NOVEMBER

It seems like only yesterday we baulked at the ever-rising price of a Foxtel subscription. Netflix emerged...

Posted in: Home Theatre | Visual

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ONKYO JOINS THE IMAX ENHANCED FAMILY WITH SELECTED AV RECEIVER MODELS

Onkyo is the latest manufacturer to join the IMAX family after a recent firmware update made both its new...

Posted in: Home Theatre

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MARANTZ ANNOUNCES SR5014 & SR6014 ULTRA HD RECEIVERS

Marantz wasn’t about to be outdone by its fellow Sound United brand with its the impending release of...

Posted in: Home Theatre

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YAMAHA ADDS AMAZON MUSIC AND MORE TO MUSICCAST

Yamaha has announced it will be adding Amazon Music to the list of streaming services that its MusicCast...

Posted in: Home Theatre | Lifestyle | Music

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Anthem MRX-720 7.2 Channel ARC Genesis AV Receiver Review

We reviewed the Anthem MRX-1120 two years ago, and while the AV Receiver range has not changed since,...

Posted in: Home Theatre

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Anthem MRX-720 7.2 Channel ARC Genesis AV Receiver Review

We reviewed the Anthem MRX-1120 two years ago, and while the AV Receiver range has not changed since,...

Posted in: Home Theatre

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Onkyo TX-SR393 5.2 Channel AV Receiver Review

We take a closer look at Onyko's budget-friendly 5.2 Channel AV Receiver that packs grunt along with...

Posted in: Home Theatre

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ANTHEM INTRODUCES FEATURE PACKED MDX DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIERS

Anthem’s new MDX Distribution amplifiers, which were introduced at Integrate 2019 in Melbourne last...

Posted in: Home Theatre | Integration | Smart Homes & IoT

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FIRST LOOK: LG 75-INCH SM99 8K TELEVISION

Eerily similar in name and old-world charm to the infamous Continental hotel of John Wick fame,...

Posted in: Visual

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SELBY RELEASES AFFORDABLE HDMI 4K 60HZ UHD CABLE RANGE

With 4K video now being commonplace with the latest TV's, streaming platforms and content, many users...

Posted in: Home Theatre | Visual

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NEW AV RECEIVERS FROM DENON & MARANTZ

Despite an ever-expanding portfolio, Sound United shows no signs of slowing down with its launch of five...

Posted in: Home Theatre