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.
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
Marantz are one of the most prestigious names in the hi-fi world thanks to a history of fantastic releases, which are well known for their musical sound. It’s always a joy to sit down with a Marantz product and today …read more
DALI delivers big sound in a sleek bar with the KATCH ONE. Everyone is familiar with the situation – TVs are getting thinner and thinner and, unfortunately, so are their sound performance. Thus improving the TV audio by adding an …read more
Sonos now has a quick, easy solution to bring your hi-fi system into the world of streaming in the Sonos Port. While Smart wireless speakers have become increasingly popular of late, Sonos have been pioneering multiroom devices longer than anyone …read more
