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.
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
When you think of installing a projector at home what’s the biggest obstacle you’ll face? From my experience, it mainly comes down to how the projector would actually be installed. Say for example you’ve freshly decorated your new living room, …read more
Tannoy has long been a favourite brand of ours here in Richer Sounds Bristol. Their range of hi-fi and home cinema speakers would force a smile from the dourest listener. Even Ebenezer Scrooge on Christmas Day would have a hard …read more
I think we can all agree that despite televisions getting more aesthetically pleasing, you wouldn’t exactly call them “art”. Their minimalistic feel and slim designs, while not terrible to look at, wouldn’t look quite as good as a nice picture …read more
Yamaha’s RXV3 series has long been the benchmark for inexpensive AV receivers. The range has long gained acclaim for its simple feature set and excellent performance at the entry level price point leading to it picking up What Hi-Fi? …read more
You know how the saying goes, better late than never. Well Sony have finally jumped on board the Dolby Atmos & DTSX wagon with the shiny new STRDN1080 AV receiver, the successor to the highly fantastic 1060 and 1070. The …read more
