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.
Are you in the market for a TV sound upgrade? If so then today’s review will be of great interest. We’re looking at the new Denon AVR-X2700H with support for 3D sound. This audio visual receiver comes from one of …read more
If the monstrous size of OLED screens put you off in the past, the Sony KD-48A9 is here to rescue you. Sony’s Master series OLED TV is now available in a 48 inch. And it might just be the best …read more
If you’re looking for a new TV with some of the latest technology, chances are you’ll quickly come across OLED panels as a compelling option. With promises of incredible contrast, bright punchy image quality and lightning fast response times it’s …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
