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.
Despite the fact that televisions are getting bigger and bigger there will always be a market out there for smaller sets. As is normally the case with these sets, space is generally the main reason for this market. Space is …read more
Back in 2009 a pair of speakers came along from Wharfedale that really were a force to be reckoned with. They were a new set of speakers from their diamond range called the 10.1. They really were a fantastic achievement …read more
It seems like only yesterday that 4K Blu-ray was just a whisper in the wind, but as time flew by, it’s all but become the standard. As you can imagine there is obviously quite a difference between a basic entry …read more
In the past couple of years LG have become much better known for their game-changing OLED screens and the whole new image standard they can produce. However, with the vast majority of the market (and anything below a 55″ screen) …read more
Sometimes you need a TV in a size that no other manufacturer makes, luckily for you, Hisense has appeared in the background to offer you a 45 inch TV that looks to offer you a whole myriad of features without breaking …read more
It won’t come as a shock to anyone that’s visited Richer Sounds in Bristol to hear that we absolutely love Monitor Audio. Whether it’s their range of hifi speakers, home cinema packages or their debut amplifier from 3 years ago, we’re …read more
The soundbar market can be a confusing place. Why do I need one? Is it going to block my TV sensor? How much do I need to spend on one? Thankfully, for the entry level of the market, The Polk Signa …read more
Projectors have always been an awesome thing to have in the home for those who love their films, games or TV. Enjoying the big screen experience from the comfort of your sofa has never been more affordable but with …read more
Last year, Onkyo gave us the TXNR656 as their key offering to the entry-level Atmos market, and it performed well. With new features to keep up with all the time and tweaks in build, the TXNR676 looks to be a …read more
Over the past few years the 32 inch TV market has been massively saturated. There are so many options out there that it takes quite a bit to stand out from the crowd. LG have always produced fantastic televisions at …read more
