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TRUSTED BY NEW ZEALANDER’S SINCE 2005. @ RAPALLO WE SUPPLY & STOCK THE LATEST AUDIO VISUAL TECHNOLOGY AND AV DESIGN CONCEPTS.
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SHOP | AUDIO / VISUAL
SHOP | WHAT’S NEW INSTORE
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XLR Female to RCA Male, 24AWG, Black, 3ft
$45.99 inc GST -
Klipsch Heresy IV Floorstanding Speaker
$5,999.00 inc GST -
Panasonic DP-UB150GN-K Ultra HD Blu-ray Player
$299.00 inc GST -
Altec Lansing Xpedition 4 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
$389.00 inc GST -
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REL Acoustics G2 Subwoofer
$6,999.00$3,999.00 inc GST -
FiiO M11 Pro Stainless-Steel (Limited Edition)
$1,549.00 inc GST -
Chord 2YU Musically Transparent Audio Interface for 2GO
$1,199.00 inc GST -
Chord 2GO Transportable Music Streamer/Player
$1,999.00 inc GST
SHOP | BRANDS & PARTNERS
These are some of the great brands & partners that we recommend daily. View more brands here>>
DESIGN & BUILD | AUDIO / VISUAL
For home or office, we will advise you on suitable products, cabling, additional components, compatibility, integration, the latest and the greatest technology as well as future proofing your set-up. Even your existing equipment can be incorporated into the new system.
Our focus is on delivering to you the best product and the best service. So we ensure we take the time to understand your requirements. We can project manage the entire project for you from the pre-wiring (if its a new house) right that through to install and final system configuration.
The ultimate in “try-before-you-buy”. Visit our demo rooms to try headphones, soundbars, HiFi components, speakers of all sizes and types as well as home theatre projectors. Our staff will talk you through your options and provide expert help and guidance for your HiFi or AV project.
NEWS & REVIEWS | INSIGHTS & TECH TIPS FROM THE TEAM
4K or UHD – what do I choose?
We get often asked when talking about home theatre or media rooms, do I need a 4k projector? Well that depends… so let’s wind back a few years to get some clarification. With HDTVs and computer monitors both approaching somewhat normal levels in pricing here in NZ,...
Meet Jeff Rowland…
Every now and again we get a little bit excited... And just after Xmas is was just like that here @ Rapallo. This was a brand we have had in the showroom for a while that we were trialing with various setups and speakers. The outcome was, well, we loved them and there...
What are Electrostatic Speakers?
There are many different speaker technologies out there in the market, each with their advantages and disadvantages depending on the way you look at them. So, this week we delve into what is an Electrostatic speaker.
The “Art” Of Finding The Right Speaker For You!
Putting together the building blocks of a top-quality audio system is easy, but you’ve got to know the lingo and what to look for. Just jumping into the shop and asking for some big speakers isn’t going to cut it. If anything, it will only enhance the opportunity to be disappointed when you get those “big” speakers home and hook them up.
Creating An Outdoor Soundscape At Your Place
All the hard work is done, sit back and take a look around. If you’ve got a nice backyard, a beautiful deck, or a stunning bach, then creating an effective outdoor soundscape can maximize what you can do with that space.
Chasing the ultimate listening experience & the elusive perfect speaker position!
The idea of an ultimate placement was the end game position, but I surmised to be a myth, a process that I believed as audio con artistry… follow our journey to placement nirvana.
