JB Hi-Fi was established in 1974 by Mr John Barbuto (JB), trading from a single store in East Keilor, Victoria, Australia. He had one simple philosophy: to deliver a specialist range of Hi-Fi and reco
rded music at the lowest prices. JB Hi-Fi rapidly grew in Australia and now has over 200 stores nationwide. JB Hi-Fi moved to New Zealand in 2007 with the acquisition of Hill & Stewart. There are now 17 stores throughout the country and is New Zealand’s largest home and entertainment specialist. With the original philosophy at the core of the business, JB stores offer the world's leading brands of computers, mobile phones, tablets, TVs, cameras, Hi-Fi, speakers, home theatre, portable au
