Jez Ford
Jez is the Editor of Sound+Image magazine, having inhabited that role since 2006, more or less a lustrum after departing his UK homeland to adopt an additional nationality under the more favourable climes and skies of Australia. Prior to his desertion he was Editor of the UK's Stuff magazine, and before that Editor of What Hi-Fi? magazine, and before that of the erstwhile Audiophile magazine and of Electronics Today International. He makes music as well as enjoying it, is alarmingly wedded to the notion that Led Zeppelin remains the highest point of rock'n'roll yet attained, though remains willing to assess modern pretenders. He lives in a modest shack on Sydney's Northern Beaches with his Canadian wife Deanna, a rescue greyhound called Jewels, and an assortment of changing wildlife under care. If you're seeking his articles by clicking this profile, you'll see far more of them by switching to the Australian version of WHF.
Latest articles by Jez Ford
Richter pulls out new Excalibur range-topper in ‘Special Edition Black’
By Jez Ford last updated
One new model, two 'Special Edition Black' releases, new drivers and more from Australia's classic speaker brand
Is the DTS vs Dolby war effectively over?
By Jez Ford published
How can DTS compete with the streaming domination of Dolby Atmos?
Holbo MkII Airbearing Turntable System
By Jez Ford last updated
Holbo’s deck is deliberately different, with linear tracking and a pair of air bearings that seek to serve silence from this Slovenian design.
Sonus Faber Lumina II
By Jez Ford published
Italian standmounts that exude the craftsmanship and heritage of Sonus Faber, while arriving at unusually affordable pricing.
Denon Home 4.1 audio system
By Jez Ford published
Denon’s Home system can be used as separate multiroom speakers or combined to deliver a surround movie system.
How to (legally) watch all the streaming video services for the price of one
By Jez Ford published
OPINION: A new type of cancel culture may appeal to those wanting TV content on a budget.
Elac Navis ARB-51
By Jez Ford published
While these powered bookshelf speakers are indeed capable of wireless audio, they really shine when hooked up via cables.
Stax SR-X9000
By Jez Ford published
Stax's new flagship SR-X9000 electrostatic earspeakers offer a new version of the company's metal-mesh electrode system.
Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT2
By Jez Ford published
The second generation of Audio-Technica's Bluetooth M50s are an excellent pair of solid, stable and well-rounded headphones.
Apple’s Spatial Audio is a music revolution, but try it without the headphones
By Jez Ford published
Opinion: The emergence of streaming Atmos music makes for a thrilling experience – if you do it right
Aussie home theatre: One room - two systems
By Jez Ford last updated
A high-end stereo listening room and home theatre in one – Abacus Acoustic delivers this Sydney installation which integrates two systems in one remarkable space.
M&K Sound V10+ shows how low a compact subwoofer can go
By Jez Ford published
The latest sub from M&K Sound promises to be a low and mighty powerhouse in a compact package.
BenQ GV30
By Jez Ford published
BenQ's GV30 delivers a smooth picture up to 100 inches, along with battery operation and simplified set-up, including auto focus and keystone.
Aussie smart homes: Coast with the most!
By Jez Ford last updated
Nine audio zones, five 4K video zones, full Savant control of the whole home – and not a bad view outside. Len Wallis Audio delivered this take on intelligent smart living, made rather comfy.
Aussie hi-fi rooms: Creating a space apart
By Jez Ford published
Sydney hi-fi store Audio Solutions delivered this “transformational” system in a custom-designed space for a high-end two-channel hi-fi solution.
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