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.
Last week we talked about the Denon Home 250 & 350 speakers – now we are putting their little brother – the Denon Home 150 – under the spotlight. It has been some time since we heard from Denon’s HEOs …read more
Whilst we were all* awake at night, tossing, turning, scratching our heads, sick with worry at what could possibly have happened at the Arcam facilities to leave us in the painful absence of a ‘top end’ Arcam amplifier for what …read more
The Samsung HW-R450 is a brilliant little entry-level soundbar designed to boost your TV sound without taking up too much space. This 2.1 channel system features a little slimline stereo soundbar and wireless subwoofer. The bar features slightly angled sides …read more
Dolby Atmos and DTS-X may not be the fresh new things in town that they once were, but when it comes to immersive cinema sound they’re still the formats to go for if you want the best. Unfortunately though, getting …read more
Soundbars are the way forward. Well I mean many of us use them every day. Maybe you don’t use a soundbar though, and maybe you’re thinking about getting one but don’t know where to start looking, and if that situation …read more
When it comes to creating the home cinema experience you want, it’s easy to prioritise parts such as the sound system and the TV/projector, however, it’s worth investing in a great Blu-Ray player as a source for all those great …read more
Currently, many manufacturers are rushing to incorporate a comprehensive range of streaming options into their amplifiers, without sacrificing on audio quality or skyrocketing the price tag. Enter Marantz’s latest integrated stereo streamer, the PM7000N, which could be the answer to …read more
Linsar’s UHD8000FP 4K Smart TVs hopes to offer a top-quality option without the big price tag. “Who are Linsar?” I hear you ask. They are an English electronics company who have been around for just over 10 years, but they …read more
Bowers and Wilkins have brought their one box streaming solutions into the world of multiroom with the luxurious Formation range. It’s safe to say that the Richer Sounds team were very excited to hear we now have access to a …read more
Modern life presents its challenges for the music lover, whether that’s finding the next great band or finding equipment that fits into the average home. Quad don’t claim to see the future but they’re having a go at fixing the …read more
