I used to be a bit of a coffee hound...could be again one day when I've got money again.
my preferred method is pour over as well. I use a chemex with a metal filter that has tens of thousands of micro preforations. I don't use a brand name kettle...got this 1L bubble with a very long goose neck spout that allows for a lot more control than than the more popular kettles like the Hario and Bonavita.
I do like french press...have a really nice unit, cost a small fortune, but it's SS, double walled and not glass, so was worth it in my books.
I also have a Bodum vacuum pot, which is fun to use, but the plastic handle gets really weak when it's heated up, so one day I expect it to fail sometime and makes me nervous
I had an aeropress, didn't like it.
and for the coupe de tat, my grinder is a Baratza Vario.