StereoNET

About this resource

StereoNET was founded in 2003 and describes itself as an independent hi-fi, home-cinema and personal-audio publication headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. Its official about page identifies Sound Media International as the operator and distinguishes editorial work from commercial activity. Regional editions cover Australia and New Zealand, the UK and Europe, and Asia, with attention to equipment sold locally and regional prices. ^{[1] [2]}

Coverage includes speakers, amplifiers, turntables, streamers and headphones, alongside televisions and projectors. Full-length equipment reviews are written by named reviewers and scored out of ten. Other formats include news, technology explanations, interviews, buyer guides, music coverage and video. The publication states that manufacturers do not see reviews before publication and that its editorial and commercial teams are separate; these are attributed editorial policies, not an external independence audit. ^{[1] [2]}

The community is a distinct part of the resource, with forums that remain free to join and read and classifieds connecting buyers and sellers of used or ex-demonstration equipment. StereoNET also produces and supports hi-fi shows, including events in Melbourne, Singapore and London. The review archive is the entry point for editorial assessment, while forums supply participant discussions and classifieds provide advertisements. Keeping those roles separate avoids mistaking community opinion or a seller’s listing for a published review. ^{[1] [2]}