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Soul gets ludicrous with new celebrity endorsement

When it comes to celebrity-endorsed headphone brands, there aren't many brands that have more stars on the books than Soul, but UnderCurrent can't help but think the brand may need a name change after its latest signing.

Thu 06/06/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »

Harvey Norman given first look at new Klipsch audio range

High-end audio brand Klipsch is set to expand its range in the Australian market with the American brand launching a new line-up for retailers in Sydney last night, focusing on "engineering driven" quality and "high performance sound".

Wed 17/04/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »

And that's what makes One Direction headphones sales beautiful

It appears UnderCurrent was wrong to mock the release of One Direction headphones. Over 40,000 units of these officially licensed headphones have been sold, at $40 each. And that's before a single unit has arrived in Australia.

Fri 22/02/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »

History made as tablets overtake notebooks; headphones best category

The lead up to Christmas 2012 was the first month in Australian history that the value of tablet sales exceeded notebook sales. This was driven by more the double the amount of tablets sold compared to notebook computers.

Wed 20/02/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »

Listen to the Coldest 100 on Yamaha Australia Day headphones

UnderCurrent knows that the music is very important to the hip young things on Australia Day. So well played to Yamaha for tapping into this market with its new Australia Day themed limited release headphones.

Wed 23/01/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »

New Ferrari By Logic3 headphones and speakers coming to Australia

Popular audio consumer lifestyle brand Ferrari By Logic3 will be introducing three new headphones and two new docking stations to Australia in early 2013.

Thu 10/01/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »

How to wear the 25 Best Headphone Brands of 2012 all at one time

Some might say it's difficult to listen to all 25 pairs of headphones at once but UnderCurrent, with the help of a very talented designer, has managed to mock up what this might look like.

Fri 04/01/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »

Check out JB Hi-Fi's newest store: Open spaces & ukuleles abound!

Current.com.au visited JB Hi-Fi's newest store to see how the retailer is faring in the lead up to Christmas, and to take a look at the new fit-out. There was plenty to see (and not as many bright signs as expected), as well as a few surprises.

Fri 14/12/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Tablets, TVs and tunes: Harvey Norman GM tips Christmas favourites

The GM of Harvey Norman has made his predictions for the best selling consumer electronics of the Christmas period, saying tablets are "going gangbusters". There are also some big categories that he expects to perform.

Thu 13/12/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

OFFICIAL ONE DIRECTION HEADPHONES!! FINALLY!!!!

It had to happen eventually - a new range of headphones officially licenced by teen heartthrobs One Direction has been announced. There were a lot of exclamation marks in the release, UnderCurrent noticed.

Wed 12/12/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Logic3 unveils Ferrari headphones for aspirational audio lovers

Whether you want red headphones because they go faster, or a set of earphones designed to perfectly match the leather seats in your performanc car, Ferrari by Logic3 has two collections to kickstart your heart.

Tue 21/08/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Headphone sales skyrocket thanks to Bieber, Dre, Gaga and Co.

The continued popularity of premium, celebrity-branded headphones has seen this category skyrocket in value growth - up 46 per cent year-on-year, according to the latest TEMAX report from GfK.

Mon 28/05/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Sony brings CES launches to Australia

Sony hit Sydney yesterday to launch its latest line-up of consumer electronics revealed at CES in Las Vegas, boasting "a completely unique user experience"...albeit one that has been months in the making.

Thu 09/02/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

G & S Agencies scoops up Homedics and House of Marley brands

G & S Agencies has announced that it has been appointed as the sales agent for Homedics and Bob Marley-branded House of Marley headphones in Queensland and Darwin.

Tue 22/11/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Sennheiser releases 3 new gaming headsets for the win

Sennheiser has released three new products to bolster its headphone offering, developed with pro gaming teams and targeted at PC gamers and Xbox users.

Fri 26/08/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Audio-Technica joins Sydney Kings for a right royal headphone partnership

Global headphone brand Audio-Technica has today announced a sponsorship deal with the Sydney Kings basketball team for the 2011-2012 season.

Thu 28/07/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

AKG releases thriller headphone range backed by Quincy Jones

Audio manufacturer AKG has added some serious clout to its headphone offering with today's revelation of a new range of products endorsed by Quincy Jones.

Thu 16/06/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Justin Bieber sports new limited edition Justbeats headphones

Monster Beats by Dr. Dre have announced a new premium headphone in collaboration with Canadian born singer Justin Bieber, the teen sensation who is currently stopping traffic in the UK.

Fri 11/03/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Wireless headphones leave the untangling for the Christmas tree lights

JayBird headphones, new to Australia, are the latest to jump on the Bluetooth bandwagon, reducing the painstaking chore of untangling wires in and around audio visual equipment.

Tue 12/10/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

Sony gets in the mix to target DJs in product association deal

Sony is sponsoring an annual voting poll called inthemix50 that recognises the top 50 most popular club DJ's in Australia as well as club-goers favourite club nights, producers and events they thought were the best of the year between 1 July 2007 and 29 J

Fri 11/07/2008 12:00:00 / Read More »

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Smeg celebrates with E&S Trading, praises Winning Appliances

Smeg and Melbourne retailer E&S Trading dressed up in Mafioso gear and uncorked the champagne this week to celebrate a successful 12 months of trading. Meanwhile, Smeg is very impressed with its positioning at Winnings...

Wed 19/06/2013 03:35:23 / Read More »

Low temperatures and MasterChef drama provides boon for Sunbeam

Sunbeam is turning up the heat for winter, emphasising its broad product range in heaters and heartwarmers, and its efforts to promote the brand directly to consumers through its MasterChef sponsorship.

Wed 19/06/2013 03:18:29 / Read More »

Recycling Success: DHL hits its TV and PC recycling target

DHL Supply Chain, one of the co-regulators charged with facilitating the recycling of TVs and computers, has today announced that it will meet its 2012-13 target of 18,500 tonnes of e-waste.

Wed 19/06/2013 02:47:51 / Read More »

Target changing slogan to emphasise cheap pricing

Mass merchant retailer Target has lodged a trademark application indicating a change of slogan to a stylised "get more. pay less". This news was first discovered by the excellent blog TMWatch.

Wed 19/06/2013 02:14:04 / Read More »

KitchenAid and SodaStream partner in US for new product launch

Australian retailers may soon be filling their shelves with a new kind of KitchenAid with news that the US appliance brand is set to partner with SodaStream to develop a new "home carbonation" product for the American market.

Wed 19/06/2013 10:43:34 / Read More »

Partners & Battlers: Inside story on Nespresso, De'Longhi, Breville & Krups

After five years of clean air, De'Longhi has a new rival in the Nespresso machine business: Breville. It's hard to believe that only seven years ago, Nespresso was nascent and Krups and Magimix were its machine mates.

Tue 18/06/2013 02:00:31 / Read More »
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Recycling Success: DHL hits its TV and PC recycling target

DHL Supply Chain, one of the co-regulators charged with facilitating the recycling of TVs and computers, has today announced that it will meet its 2012-13 target of 18,500 tonnes of e-waste.

Wed 19/06/2013 02:47:51 / Read More »

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Smeg celebrates with E&S Trading, praises Winning Appliances

Smeg and Melbourne retailer E&S Trading dressed up in Mafioso gear and uncorked the champagne this week to celebrate a successful 12 months of trading. Meanwhile, Smeg is very impressed with its positioning at Winnings...

Wed 19/06/2013 03:35:23 / Read More »

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The best Mother's Day Personal Care gift ideas

Mother's Day presents a great opportunity to ramp up sales in the personal care category while also making sure there are plenty of satisfied gift recipients come 12 May 2013. Here are six of the best new personal care appliances.

Tue 30/04/2013 10:49:26 / Read More »

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Low temperatures and MasterChef drama provides boon for Sunbeam

Sunbeam is turning up the heat for winter, emphasising its broad product range in heaters and heartwarmers, and its efforts to promote the brand directly to consumers through its MasterChef sponsorship.

Wed 19/06/2013 03:18:29 / Read More »

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Warmer weather a warning for retailers as seasonal slows

The Bureau of Meteorology says we can expect warmer than average days over Australia's north, south and west coasts this winter. While that's not great for seasonal appliance sales, one retailer says there are other factors at play.

Wed 12/06/2013 01:17:11 / Read More »

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The Great Debate: Front Loaders vs Top Loaders

One of the major questions that retailers are asked when a customer comes into the whitegoods department looking for a washing machine is, Front Loader or Top Loader? We ask two industry experts for their thoughts...

Thu 06/06/2013 12:57:15 / Read More »

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What is the best appliance brand in Australia?

ASKO

Breville

De'Longhi/Kenwood/Braun

Dyson

Electrolux

Fisher & Paykel

Fujitsu General

Miele

Nespresso

Smeg

Other


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Target changing slogan to emphasise cheap pricing

Mass merchant retailer Target has lodged a trademark application indicating a change of slogan to a stylised "get more. pay less". This news was first discovered by the excellent blog TMWatch.

Wed 19/06/2013 02:14:04 / Read More »

Cream of appliance industry gathers for a winning time at Winning Appliances

Winning Appliances officially opened its flagship showroom in Redfern, Sydney last week. Current.com.au was there to capture all of the action as the who's who of the Australian appliance industry gathered to celebrate.

Thu 01/01/1970 10:00:00 / Read More »

Winning Appliances embraces a new era of retail after exceptional year

Winning Group CEO John Winning has used the launch of his new appliance showroom to send a message to his competitors: we are entering a phase of "new retail" that is not based on either online or offline retailing.

Fri 14/06/2013 12:01:57 / Read More »

New Winning Appliances Redfern showroom "best in the world"

Winning Appliances opened the doors on its newest showroom in the Sydney suburb of Redfern last night. With exhibition-style fit outs and 20 brands spread across two levels, industry leaders have labelled it as one of the best in the world.

Fri 14/06/2013 10:33:28 / Read More »