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Welcome to Eastern Hifi
Top Quality Audio Solutions in New Zealand
Eastern Hi Fi (2011) Limited is the specialist independent HiFi/custom install and Home Theatre store in Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. The store has been operating since 1985 (and back as far as the 60’s under the Judds name), then was part of the Eastern Hi Fi chain, and was bought by Graham and Karen back in 2011.
Since going online in 2001, we’ve become a popular and trusted Hi Fi website and retail store in NZ and other countries, with thousands of satisfied customers who have purchased from us over the years.
We are pleased to now offer everything you need in one place, however our dedication to online access of our products and services will not change, and we are constantly working towards implementing new product lines to our Hi Fi website www.easternhifi.com as they become available.
Please just reach out of you have any questions or need information on anything.

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Thanks for your advice. It was Well worth paying that little bit extra compared to a chain store. Job well done. I will return!
V S
Hamilton
I purchased a pair of Dynaudio Emit 20’s from Eastern Hifi in October 2023 for a touch under $2k.
I’ve been listening to Polk Audio for 20 + years as I am a fan of Polk’s punch when I listen to rock and pop, and their versatility to play jazz, blues, classical and lighter musical styles well.
I’ve been listening to lighter music as I get older so bought the Emit 20’s. Being worth over twice the price of the Polk Rti A3’s I was expecting them to be a significant step up.
I hooked up the Emits to my 140W per channel Yamaha amp, my Blue Sound Node 2 and ran them in for 100 hours then had a listen and was instantly wowed. The top end was smooth, all there but very easy to listen to. The mids present and almost up front – I heard things before that I’ve never heard before on tracks I’ve listened to many times. The bass was full and rich, tighter and deeper with an almost chesty feel – I wasn’t expecting that!
I then played some old rock tracks, the realm of Polks, and the Emits didn’t disappoint.
I then did a side-by-side comparison with the Rti A3s. Most tracks the Emits won through their tighter deeper bass and clarity in the mid and high end, but still being smooth. The Emits have a soundstage and imaging that gives the music a real sense of depth, more engaging and a more enjoyable listening experience than the Polks can provide. The Polks were better at some older harder rock tracks with the classic V shape sound that suit a lot of 80’s rock, however there wasn’t a lot in it.
Then I had a wee think. The Emits RRP at about $1950 and the Polks RRP at $800. Are the Emits worth 2.4x the price of the Rtis? The Emits sound better, and quite a bit better on some tracks. But over twice as good? I’m not sure. The Polks are still a ridiculously good speaker for the price. Maybe that’s just the law of diminishing returns in play.
Summary:
The Emit20s are a great speaker, enjoyable to listen to for hours, great presence, depth, soundstage and imaging with full rich tight bass, with great balance between the mids and treble.
MP Wellington (Not an actual MP from Wellington 🙂
Dyne Audio Emit 20’s
Hi Graham, Just letting you know I found the sound from the little amp was AWESOME. It turned up on my doorstep at 7.30 the next morning, and I had it going by about 7.32!!! Tighter bass and much more detailed high end than both the Denon and Onkyo amps I had used. It was a real pleasure to talk to you on the phone and get some good honest advice. (and a good chat too.) Can you let me know if you have any second hand, or reasonably cheap tuners, as I will never use Trade Me again after the great deal and service from you, so will have to bug you when I need something.
S. C
Hamilton
I never thought my next piece of HT kit would come out of Whakatane, but a great deal knows no boundaries. Cheers.
Graham S.W
Auckland
The trusty NAD turntable I bought in 1982, recently lost its trustworthy status so last week I bought a new turntable from Graham who not only impressed with his knowledge but turned out to be an affable man with a sense of humour; this I like.
I had a minor and embarrassing problem getting the turntable hooked up at home (don't ask) so phoned Eastern HiFi and this time spoke to Jason who was polite and helpful; problem solved.
Many thanks to both Graham and Jason.
Pet Raz
Tauranga
I bought my first set of components from Graham at the Hifi Source back in Whakatane when I was 19 years old – 31 years ago. Thinking about it now I realise that I have bought most of my gear from Graham. Time flies and much has changed but one thing is still the same, Graham sells great products and always gives solid advice and I have come to trust his opinion. No matter your budget you will leave the store with something that is going to enhance your music and your life. My most recent purchase was for some bookshelf speakers for my shed and I am really enjoying my Monitor Audio Bronze speakers. Cheers mate!
Chris
Tauranga
Thanks heaps for the amp and speakers Graham, they’re awesome! Appreciate your tips and info too, really helpful
Nock Kershaw
Tauranga
Hi from Mounty County.. The staff and service from Eastern hifi are second to none. A cannot rate these people high enough... I recently purchased a Yamaha cd player from Eastern hifi. I had been looking for months in Australia. But have had no luck I emailed Eastern hifi, they responded that same day. We corresponded with each other for two days. Which included they sale of my item. Within a week of my first email. I was at home annoying my son with all of my 90's hip hop. I can't thank the team at Eastern hifi enough..
Michael
Cheers Graham for your help today, appreciate it.
That cartridge sounds amazing...massive upgrade 👌
Cheers
J
Rega Exact Cartridge
I enjoy making incremental gains within a system, changing one piece at a time and absorbing each new item in its own time. And so my old Sennheiser extension cable gave way to the Slinkylinks (custom made/hand made headphone) cable ... The clarity of the music was apparent. Not too bright, not too sharp, just crystal clear. It is a mark of the cable's quality that it gets out of the way of the music, not imposing a distorted character to it. The cable looks fantastic. So good in fact it …
Aaron
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