Hempel Sound

Hempel Sound has been operating for over 40 years providing the best sound and video performance to our clients. When you come to us you will be dealing with one person from conception to completion of your custom hifi audio video system. Our systems only incorporate the best components available with tried and tested performance and reliability.

Showrooms
We have a solution for anything you can come up with and can also demonstrate options you may not be aware of. We have three seperate listening facilities with integrated custom hifi audio visual systems that can demonstrate all formats to the best of their ability. We stock a large range of source material and encourage you to bring some of your favourites.

Experience
We believe we are unique in our passion and care for what we do. You will be amazed at the level of quality that can be achieved when our expertise, cabling and calibration are utilised.

Cabling
We are licensed to perform all cabling which we do and only use the best cabling and connections available. Our brands of cabling will improve your system and we can demonstrate the effects of any upgrade cabling on our systems here at the shop.

Integration
We can eliminate all the remotes in your life and leave you with one simple integrated solution to suit your lifestyle. Our specialty is in dedicated theatre rooms where we bring together every aspect of design and integration to provide our clients with turn key solutions and ultimate Sound with Vision performance.

Multi-Room
We are masters of multi-room audio video systems and can incorporate all of your technology into a dedicated racking solution on your premise where sources are controlled to any number of High Definition screens or hifi loudspeakers.

Electrical and Antenna Systems
We have access to the most robust and reliable power solutions to protect our systems. Our electrical work is second to none and we use the best compression tools and crimps available to ensure perfect reception. All electrical and antenna work is carried about by licensed professionals who have worked for us for over 20 years.

Networking
Our systems often involve networked computers providing audio and video to many HD screens or hifi speakers at once. We incorporate your digital life without compromise.

Custom Installation Specialists

We specialise in customised solutions to suit anyones budget, ranging from a basic two zone music system to advanced multiroom audio and video solutions.

We find it important to establish an accurate understanding of our clients requirements.
We offer a free quoting service with a suggested setup solution, on-site or in the shop, with ongoing consultation we can arrange product demonstrations and finalise a total package to suit.

LOEWE.

Loewe televisions offer a great solution for a personalised television experience.

Visit us today to see the various model ranges we have on display.

Art Series
Connect Series
Individual Series
Individual Compose series

We have some great deals on stocked items, please contact us for any enquiries you may have or feel free to view the models in the shop and pick up an information brochure!

FEATURED PRODUCTS

Cambridge Audio Multi Region BluRay / DVD / SACD / CD / DVD Audio Player

For the ultimate in BluRay technology, we have the new Cambridge Audio 650BD player on display.

It is the only player on the market offering multiregion playback for DVD and BluRay discs!

Available in black or silver, $1,199.
In stock now - but please call in advance to check colour!

Cambridge Audio is thrilled to unveil the all-new 650BD. With support for all the latest surround sound formats and audiophile grade sonic performance, this lightning-fast, easy to use player will reproduce movies and music with all the passion their creators intended.

Featuring almost universal disc compatibility, the 650BD is equipped to handle CD, HDCD, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, SACD and of course Blu-Ray discs.

WHF-650BD Delivering stunning video reproduction is just half the story and the 650BD also excels in audio performance. 24/192kHz Digital to Analogue Converters and meticulous attention to audio circuitry design ensure that the 650BD can reproduce the dynamics and scale required for modern movie soundtracks whilst also being able to deliver a genuinely musical performance with either stereo or multi-channel music discs.

Meanwhile the latest surround-sound formats are supported including decoding of Dolby True HD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio in Stereo, 5.1 or 7.1 variants. In particular support for the true lossless Dolby True HD and DTS-HD Master Audio formats provides unprecedented audio fidelity from Blu-ray discs.

It's lightening fast!

For complete user convenience, the 650BD boasts power-up and loading speeds which are amongst the most impressive of any Blu-ray player currently available. And naturally, the widest possible array of HDMI, digital and analogue outputs are fitted for connection to screens and home cinema receivers of all types.

A fresh new look

650BD - The Inside Story The 650BD benefits from the highly regarded new Azur wrap-around casework design and its proprietary engineering is housed within a new low resonance, acoustically damped chassis. The Azur Navigator remote which also controls the matching 650R home cinema receiver completes the package.

Philips

New Philips 56" 21:9 ratio LCD TV

Here is a product firmly aimed at the committed videophile. It does not seem that long ago that we moved up from the old 4:3 TV screen format to the now familiar 16:9 widescreen. This solved the top and bottom ‘black bar’ issue for many of the movies we watched on DVD, plus any recent TV productions. However it was not long before a growing number of films companies began releasing movies in true 2.39:1 format, as it was shown in the theatres. This is particularly so for Blu-ray releases. Welcome back to the black bars.

Philips have taken the plunge and released their 56" 56PFL9954H LCD screen. This 21:9 format screen is designed to display DVD and Blu-ray movies as they were intended – full screen width (just like the theatres) without the black bars. The reason we believe that this screen will only appeal to the true videophile if that its value rests with DVD and Blu-ray movies only. Free to air and pay TV sources will at best normally only show in the 16:9 format. In fact if you are intending to watch TV on this screen you will need to add a set-top-box or similar, the Philips, in true monitor style, comes without a tuner. However if you watch a lot of DVD or Blu-ray movies and only a limited amount of conventional TV, this could be the screen for you.

There is also more to this screen than its shape. The most obvious feature is ‘ambilight’, a subtle lighting system behind the screen that reflects from the wall behind the unit, giving the illusion that the screen is floating.

From a technical aspect this screen is also impressive. It boasts a 1 millisecond response rate, and has 2560 x 1080 resolution. It uses edge-lit LED lighting and 200Hz picture smoothing. The dynamic contract ratio is 80,000:1.

The Philips 21:9 screen sells for $8,999.
On display from 20 May 2010

Canton Ergo 609DC Floor Standing speakers

We have three pairs of Canton Ergo 609DC available in cherry veneer.
One pair is ex-demo.

All pairs come with 5 year full warranty!
Made in Germany!

RRP $3,299
Ex-demo pair now only $2,500
Brand new pairs only $2,700

We have the matching centre speaker, bookshelf speakers and subwoofer in the cherry veneer available too!

Call us now for an audition!

The construction of the Ergo Series is classic and timeless; the driver material is unlikely to be replaced in the foreseeable future. The large woofer chassis and the broad baffle with its bass reflex port speak for themselves. Yet the loudspeakers of the Ergo Series do not follow any trends. They set the trends - and have for generations. The distinctive and unique wooden surfaces and lovingly rounded edges almost make you forget that the cabinet houses the latest in loudspeaker technology, producing genuine, sophisticated sounds. What's more, the Ergo loudspeakers are also ideal for use in a surround system.

One+

Cambridge Audio One+ Mini System CD / iPod / DAB+ radio

Cambridge Audio's new microsystem offering digital radio DAB+, CD and iPod playback.

Available in black or silver finish.
This system is available with or without matching speakers S30 in Black or Oak finish.

One+ Mini system excluding speakers $999
One+ Mini system including speakers $1,450

If you love your music, choosing a mini hi-fi system traditionally involves a significant compromise. Stylish all-in-One+ solutions can look great but ultimate performance and sound quality are all too often lacking.

All this changes with One+, a system which harnesses the convenience of your iPod with a fully-integrated micro hi-fi system. Punching well above its weight, a powerful amplifier, custom designed iPod dock, hi-fi quality CD player and a state-of-the-art DAB/FM radio work in perfect harmony.

You won’t believe your eyes – or ears! – when you see how much One+ manages to achieve from just One+ neat box. It’s the perfect hi-fi for any room.

Incredible flexibility…

One+ features a muscular integrated amplifier producing 30 watts per channel, matched to a premium-grade slot-load CD player with repeat, shuffle and track programme functions. It also handles discs containing WMA and MP3 files offering full text readout. Digital music stored on SD cards and USB devices can also be accessed - via a front-mounted card reader or USB connector - and other MP3 players have a dedicated input too. The high-sensitivity DAB/FM RDS tuner includes 20 presets for instant access to your favourite digital and analogue radio stations and displays music track data and station name.

With all this and much more, One+ offers a unique blend of true hi-fi performance, styling and incredible value. Just 215mm wide, One+ is guaranteed to look as cool as it sounds in any home.

Instant iPod connection

One+ is the perfect way to tap the true potential of your iPod and really make the most of your digital music collection at home.

The high performance dock features noise-cancelling technology for a pure and involving sound. Just slot your iPod in the dock and full control is instantly available from the supplied remote or from One+’s clear controls. And the neat auto-charge feature means your iPod is always ready for its next adventure....

Designed in conjunction with Cambridge Audio’s award-winning S30 bookshelf loudspeaker to provide the perfect stereo set-up, One+ offers incredible value for money.

The full function, ergonomic Navigator remote handset is a style icon in its own right and gives control of the iPod dock, CD player, tuner and storage card content – all from the comfort of a sofa.

Please come in for an audition!

Created on 10/04/2007 07:16 AM by admin
Updated on 08/11/2010 03:13 AM by alex