No, it doesn’t involve selling popcorn to strangers off of the street! Home cinema has come to be a catch-all term for a system that plays music and movies with a TV or projector and an external speaker system of some kind, usually surround sound. The whole idea is to recreate as accurately as possible the picture and sound quality of a cinema auditorium. Filmmakers want their work to be showcased in all its glory, with not a line of dialogue missed or a pixel out of place and a home cinema is just the tool for the job – in fact, you’d be surprised at how easy it is to build a seriously impressive sounding system.
A historic name in US hi-fi hits the Richer Sounds shelves… Klipsch… a brand that probably you haven’t heard much of in the UK, but let me tell you why you should know about them. The company was founded in …read more
Tannoy packs punch and performance into a speaker perfect for tight spaces. Some brands have been part of the rich history of audio since the industry began and one such name is Tannoy. In fact, the Scottish marque are so …read more
Samsung delivers a simple way to get cinema-style surround sound in any space. For those with limited room but a desire for cinema quality surround sound, options can seem limited. A number of soundbars offer a surround sound “effect”, but …read more
With the rise of smart home devices such as Nest and Philips Hue lightbulbs, more and more devices as learning to connect into these systems. One of the more popular ideas is to use your television as the big screen …read more
Sony’s HTX8500 TV soundbar delivers a top-notch Atmos experience from a compact package. When it comes to home cinema sound, Dolby Atmos is the buzzword these days. For those unaware, Dolby Atmos is an audio format that aims to add …read more
Panasonic delivers a mid-range marvel with the GX800 range. While OLED and QLED TVs can seem like the only TVs anyone is talking about, Panasonic are still offering plenty of choice for those looking for less than flagship-level technology. Today …read more
Looking to experience Dolby Atmos on a budget? Then the Pioneer VSX934 may just be the AV receiver for you. With support for a 5.2.2 setup including height channels, Pioneer has looked to bring Dolby Atmos to the mass market. …read more
Big screen gaming is the dream of every gaming console owner. For those with the space there is now an affordable option for a huge image with HDR support. Optoma has released a new projector aimed squarely at the gaming …read more
For most, the coming of spring means warmer weather, the optimistic promise of BBQs and longer daylight hours. Here at Richer Sounds though it means it’s time for TV manufacturers to release their new ranges! Korean giant Samsung have held …read more
When I first started here almost 10 years ago televisions were LCD or Plasma. That was it. But like everything, times change and technologies get better. Now if you’ve managed a look at any of the premium televisions on offer …read more
