Our cover stars this issue are KEF’s R Series Meta loudspeakers, the brand’s latest models to feature its ‘metamaterial’-enhanced Uni-Q driver array. In our lead review, we sample their premium sound in a stunning-looking 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos configuration!
 
Also on the test bench this issue is Onkyo’s TX-NR6100 receiver, an affordable seven-channel model sporting THX certification, a wealth of smart/streaming features, and a crowd-pleasing performance. We also run the rule over Sony XR-65A80L and LG OLED65C3 OLED flatscreens; GoldenEar’s ForceField 3 subwoofer; BenQ’s Android TV-powered W2710 home cinema projector; the Sennheiser Ambeo Plus soundbar and its matching sub; JBL Tour One M2 headphones; Sky’s Stream media player; and more. Whatever your budget, we’ve got you covered!

On the software side, we check out new Blu-ray, 4K and streaming releases including Knock at the Cabin, Plane, Superman I-IV 4K collection and All Quiet on the Western Front. We also turn our attention to the cracking UHD Blu-rays available stateside, and look back at the 1967 Paul Newman classic Cool Hand Luke.

Elsewhere, we take to the seas in a collaboration between audio marques Sonus faber and McIntosh and yacht designer Wally; check out a pair of drool-worthy custom install cinemas; give away a Denon AVR-X2800H receiver; report on Magnetar’s new ‘reference-grade’ disc player, and wonder whether we’ve all been bitten again by the collecting bug…

Plus all the usual opinions, news, disc reviews and competitions. Enjoy the show!



In May's issue of Home Cinema Choice:

Sharing space on our cover this month are Samsung’s QE65S95C QD OLED TV, and LG’s OLED65G3, its first with a Micro Lens Array panel – both are premium screens aimed at performance-first movie fans, so should you make either the centrepiece of your home cinema?
 
Also on the test bench this issue is REL’s Reference Series No.31, a high-end 12in/900W subwoofer with a heavyweight build to match its deep, dynamic lows. We also run the rule over a 5.1 on-wall speaker array from System Audio’s Saxo range; Dolby Atmos soundbars from JBL and Sony; Marantz’s super-stylish Cinema 70s AV receiver; active wireless floorstanders from Audio Pro; Amazon’s third-generation Fire TV Cube; and more. Whatever your budget, we’ve got you covered!

On the software side, we check out new Blu-ray, 4K and streaming releases including M3GAN, Babylon, Star Trek: TNG – 4-Movie Collection, and Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre. We also celebrate the career of the King of Hollywood, James Cameron, and look back at the 1983 launch of Return of the Jedi.

Elsewhere, we report on Amazon’s plans to enter the TV and gaming arena with its Omni and Luna hardware; assemble AV systems for movies, streaming and games; check out a reader’s garage-turned-movie room and a custom install project with hidden 7.4.4 audio; and wonder whether a user interface can make or break a product…

Plus all the usual opinions, news, disc reviews and competitions. Enjoy the show!

Our cover star this month is the XR-75X95K, Sony’s first ever Mini LED 4K TV. This 75in set promises high-contrast, high-brightness bigscreen visuals from its advanced backlight engine and Sony’s proprietary processing – all at a tempting price. We give our verdict…
 
Also on the test bench this issue is Denon’s AVC-A1H, the Japanese marque’s most advanced AV amplifier yet. Does this 15-channel heavyweight live up to its reference-status billing? We also run the rule over Acoustic Energy’s reborn 100 Series in a 5.1 speaker system; JBL’s affordable, compact Bar 300 soundbar; Anthem’s range-topping MCA 525 Gen 2 multichannel power amplifier; the UDP800 universal 4K disc player from Magnetar; Philips 55OLED+907 4K TV; and more. Whatever your budget, we’ve got you covered!

On the software side, we check out new Blu-ray, 4K and streaming releases including Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Rocky: The Knockout Collection, Violent Night and The Mandalorian: S3. We also pick our thirty favourite horror-comedy movies, and turn the clock back to 1974 to celebrate Tobe Hooper’s terrifying classic The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.

Elsewhere, we report on the sonic highlights of this year’s Bristol Hi-Fi Show; head to Amsterdam for a sneak preview of Philips’ 2023 TV lineup; report on a custom install movie room with Steinway Lyngdorf sound and JVC 8K projection; and explain why the new 48fps, Dolby Atmos cinema release of Titanic floats our boat…

Plus all the usual opinions, news, disc reviews and competitions. Enjoy the show!


Our cover star this issue is a 5.1 speaker set from Bowers & Wilkins’ revamped 700 Series. For this S3 iteration, trickle-down technology from the company’s flagship 800 Diamond combines with a gorgeous new cabinet styling and better-than-ever-build. How does it sound? We give our verdict…
 
Also on the test bench this issue is Loewe’s Bild i.55 OLED TV, which marks the luxury brand’s return to the UK market. We also run the rule over Ascendo’s excellent-value SV-12 subwoofer; LG’s flagship S95QR soundbar system; Pioneer’s nine-channel VSX-LX305 AV receiver; the entry-level EH-TW6150 4K HDR projector from Epson; NAD’s retro-styled C 3050 LE streaming amp; Grado headphones; Panasonic LZ1000 OLED; and more. Whatever your budget, we’ve got you covered!

On the software side, we check out new Blu-ray, 4K and streaming releases including Black Adam, Halloween Kills, Casablanca and The Last of Us. We also roundup the best movies of Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, and turn the clock back to 1982 to celebrate Walter Hill’s action-comedy classic 48 Hrs.

Elsewhere, we report on the cutting-edge tech debuted at this year’s CES; check out a pair of high-end custom installs; dig into DLP projection; and wonder whether it’s the sound or vision that really makes the home cinema experience…

Plus all the usual opinions, news, disc reviews and competitions. Enjoy the show!



With its Cinema 50 amplifier, Marantz has added a stylish new aesthetic to a nine-channel power plant and features and connectivity galore. We put this super-smart Atmos/DTS:X diva through its paces in our in-depth review.
 
Also on the test bench this issue is Philips 77OLED807, a monster-sized (77in) OLED that hopes to prove that bigger is always better. We also run the rule over JBL’s entry-level Stage speakers; Bang & Olufsen’s high-end Theatre soundbar; Sony’s A84K OLED TV and VPL-XW7000ES 4K HDR projector; a compact subwoofer from MartinLogan with ARC EQ; T+A’s Solitaire T headphones; a 5.1 Perlisten R Series setup; and more. Whatever your budget, we’ve got you covered!

On the software side, we check out new Blu-ray, 4K and streaming releases including Beast, Smile and Glass Onion. We also look ahead to the big movies of 2023, featuring John Wick, Aquaman, J. Robert Oppenheimer and a certain professor of archaeology, and turn the clock back to 2008 to remember J.J. Abrams’ smash-hit Cloverfield.

Elsewhere, we give away an SVS 3000 Micro subwoofer; check out a pair of drool-worthy high-end custom installs; revisit an HCC reader to get the lowdown on their system overhaul; and wonder if James Cameron’s Avatar sequel will reignite interest in 3D TV…

Plus all the usual opinions, news, disc reviews and competitions. Enjoy the show!

The latest issue of Home Cinema Choice is our special Yearbook edition, where we celebrate the hardware and software that’s blown us away over the last twelve months. The extended reviews section covers everything from 4K TVs and projectors to subwoofers and soundbars; from speaker systems and AV receivers to headphones, media streamers and more. If you’re looking for new kit – whatever your budget – then this is the place to start. 

On the software side, our annual Movie Awards showcases the Blu-rays and 4K platters that are essential additions to your collection, from blockbuster sci-fi flicks and animations to TV series and cult classics. We also check out new releases including Nope, The Driver’s 4K restoration and Universal’s latest ‘Classic Monsters’ boxset, plus celebrate 40 years of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.

Elsewhere, we check grab an exclusive in-depth review of Primare’s new SPA25 receiver, check out four fabulous rooms from HCC readers, revisit a stunning professional cinema install, and soak up an evening of James Bond music at Abbey Road Studios…

Plus all the usual opinions, news, disc reviews and competitions. Enjoy the show!



Sony’s XR-A95K is the company’s most advanced 4K TV yet, combining self-emissive OLED technology with Quantum Dot colour, plus its Acoustic Surface audio system. See why we rate this the flatscreen to beat in our in-depth review.
 
Also on the test bench this issue is Samsung’s HW-Q990B, a flagship 11.1.4-channel soundbar system promising immersive sonics from Dolby Atmos. We also run the rule over Musical Fidelity’s premium M6x 250.7 power amplifier; BenQ’s gaming-focused TH690ST projector; a 5.1 bookshelf speaker system from GoldenEar; 55in OLED sets from Hisense and Panasonic; Piega’s active wireless Ace speakers; REL’s affordable HT/1003 MkII subwoofer; and more. Whatever your budget, we’ve got you covered.

On the software side, we check out new Blu-ray, 4K and streaming releases including Top Gun: Maverick, Bullet Train and Poltergeist. We also look back at David Cronenberg’s sci-fi horror Videodrome, now remastered for UHD BD, and chat to music maestro Steven Wilson about mixing in spatial audio.

Elsewhere, we look back over 100 years of technical innovations from the BBC; put the finishing touches to our movie room makeover; pick out from some Blu-ray boxsets and movie collectibles to add to your Christmas list; and check out a reader’s living room home cinema with 23 speakers and four subwoofers...

Plus all the usual opinions, news, disc reviews and more. Enjoy the show!


Sony’s projector lineup now kicks off with a native 4K laser model, replacing the lamp-based entry-level beamers of before. Does the VPL-XW5000ES light up our life with 4K Blu-ray? Read the review to find out.
 
Also on the test bench this issue is Philips’ 65in OLED+937 TV, where a best-in-class OLED panel combines with a 3.1.2 Atmos speaker system from Bowers & Wilkins to thrilling effect. We also run the rule over Harman Kardon’s Citation MultiBeam 1100 soundbar; Emotiva’s five-channel BasX A5 power amplifier; an affordable TV and soundbar from TCL; NAD Master series M23 power amp; a compact Velodyne subwoofer; the premium Muse audio processor from Acurus; and more. Whatever your budget, we’ve got you covered.

On the software side, we check out new Blu-ray, 4K and streaming releases including Jurassic World Dominion, Event Horizon and LOTR: The Rings of Power. We also look back at Jackie Chan’s action-filled Police Story trilogy, now remastered for UHD BD, and unleash thrills and chills with our Top 20 pick of Stephen King movie adaptations.

Elsewhere, we report on the hot product launches from this year’s IFA tech expo; continue our overhaul of a dedicated movie room; check out a home cinema install that mixes high-tech AV with high-style; and explain why listening to Dolby Atmos music is better in the dark...

Plus all the usual opinions, news, disc reviews and more. Enjoy the show!


Samsung has finally joined the OLED party with the QE65S95B, a 65in QD-OLED TV that promises to go brighter and better than the competition. Does it succeed? Read our review to find out…
 
Also on the test bench this issue is Perlisten’s D215s subwoofer, a premium model for dedicated rooms rocking a pair of 15in drivers and parametric EQ tricks. We also run the rule over Philips’ Fidelio FB1 soundbar; Yamaha’s nine-channel RX-A6A surround sound receiver; TVs from Panasonic and Hisense; projectors from Optoma and JVC; Musical Fidelity’s high-end M6x DAC; the Flip 6 wireless speaker from JBL; and more. Whatever your budget, we’ve got you covered.

On the software side, we check out new Blu-ray, 4K and streaming releases including Sonic The Hedgehog 2, Prey and Edge of Tomorrow. We also chat to UK independent label 88 Films about cult classics, 4K and the BBFC, and look back at Michael Mann’s crime thriller Heat, now remastered for UHD BD.

Elsewhere, we begin a complete overhaul of a dedicated cinema room; wonder if AV amp designers should look to the 1980s for inspiration; check out a reader’s stunning garage/home theatre conversion; and get excited about James Cameron’s high frame rate upgrades for Avatar and Titanic.

Plus all the usual opinions, news, disc reviews and more. Enjoy the show!


Our cover star this month is Philips 55OLED807, the latest step in the company’s evolution of the self-emissive tech. Does this TV’s mix of advanced processing, Ambilight illumination, and bright ‘EX’ OLED panel guarantee a best-in-class viewing experience? Read our review to find out…
 
Also on the test bench this issue is Trinnov’s Amplitude16, the French marque’s latest – and greatest – multichannel power amplifier. We also run the rule over Devialet’s high-end Dione soundbar; TCL’s 65in C835K Mini LED TV; the new HT/1510 Predator subwoofer from sub-bass specialist REL; laser projectors from Xgimi and Epson; Cabasse’s Pearl Keshi 2.1 system; the Klang soundbar/sub combi from reborn German brand Loewe; and more. Whatever your budget, we’ve got you covered.

On the software side, we check out new Blu-ray, 4K and streaming releases including The Batman, The Northman and Ambulance. We also guide your through the UK’s astonishing range of independent Blu-ray labels, and remember when Michael Caine and Mike Hodges rewrote the British crime flick rulebook with 1971 classic Get Carter.

Elsewhere, we check out a former dining room given a custom-install home cinema makeover; wonder why Paramount+ isn’t available in 4K; eye up Monitor Audio’s incoming Concept 50 loudspeakers; and plan how we’d spend a lottery win on some of the world’s most outrageous and most expensive AV hardware.

Plus all the usual opinions, news, disc reviews and more. Enjoy the show!


Our cover star this month is Samsung’s QE75QN900B, a monster-sized Mini LED flagship set with 8K resolution and QLED panel technology. Read our review to find out why we think this stunning screen is worthy of its premium price tag.
 
Also on the test bench this issue is Anthem’s AVM 90, the Canadian company’s long-awaited flagship object-audio processor. We also run the rule over projectors from LG and BenQ; B&W’s Panorama 3 soundbar; Philips’ latest mid-range ‘The One’ LCD TV; a Dolby Atmos floorstanding system from Triangle; Sonus faber’s super-styling Omnia wireless speaker; and more. Whatever your budget, we’ve got you covered.

On the software side, we check out new Blu-ray, 4K and streaming releases including Morbius, Turning Red and Drive. We also look at Hollywood’s biggest box office failures (and whether they’re still worth watching…), and remember how Jurassic Park changed the world of VFX and surround sound forever.

Elsewhere, we check out a pair of luxurious custom installs that will inspire your own project; report on Panasonic’s 2022 AV lineup; visit Bowers & Wilkins for a listen to a high-end 800 Series Diamond speaker system; and wonder if the multi-way horn speaker technology of cinema’s Golden Age is due for a comeback.

Plus all the usual opinions, news, disc reviews and competitions. Enjoy the show!

Our cover star this month is LG’s OLED65C2, which finds the Korean TV giant bringing its Evo panel technology to its best-selling C Series. Read our review to find out why we think this screen is the OLED TV to beat.
 
Also on the test bench this issue is a premium THX Dominus loudspeaker array from new US brand Perlisten Audio that promises thunderous bass and soaring highs. We also run the rule over BenQ’s keenly priced W1800 4K DLP projector; the eight-channel A35.8 power amplifier from Primare; soundbars from Yamaha and JBL; Arcam’s seven-channel AVR11 receiver with Dirac EQ; Philips’ debut Mini LED TV, Sony’s flagship HT-A9 sound system; and more. Whatever your budget, we’ve got you covered.

On the software side, we check out new Blu-ray, 4K and streaming releases including Uncharted, Moonfall and Nightmare Alley. We also celebrate killer bears, crocs and more as we investigate the best (and worst) of Hollywood’s ‘creature-features’, and remember the Batmania days of 1989...

Elsewhere, we check out a high-end basement cinema and kitchen/media room with double-screen skills; report on an HCC reader’s affordable OLED/Atmos setup; learn how to calibrate a TV with Calman Home; and wonder how Netflix will respond to the shockwave of losing subscribers.

Plus all the usual opinions, news, disc reviews and competitions. Enjoy the show!


Our cover star this month is Q Acoustics’ Concept 50 5.1 loudspeaker package, a floorstanding system that promises immersive home cinema thrills in addition to gorgeous styling. We put it to the test with movie and music in our exclusive review.
 
Also on the test bench this issue is JVC’s DLA-NZ8, a premium take on home cinema projection combing laser illumination with 8K upscaling and HDR10+. We also run the rule over Philips’ 58PUS8506 Ambilight 4K TV; LG’s SP8YA 3.1.2-channel soundbar; Samsung’s The Freestyle smart projector, NAD’s C 700 streaming amplifier; headphone solutions from Panasonic and Sennheiser; Nanoleaf’s new Lines modular lighting system; and more. Whatever your budget, we’ve got you covered.

On the software side, we check out new Blu-ray, 4K and streaming releases including Dune, Last Night in Soho and Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City. We also look at the tangled history between Hollywood and Spider-Man as the superhero celebrates his 60th anniversary, and sing the praises of The Godfather Trilogy as all three films prepare to land on UHD Blu-ray.

Elsewhere, we check out an award-winning movie with innovative lighting and hidden audio; enjoy a sneak peek at an HCC reader’s garden-based DIY cinema build; chat to Philips about its AV plans for 2022; and ponder the eternal question: what makes a home cinema experience …cinematic?

Plus all the usual opinions, news, disc reviews and competitions. Enjoy the show!

One part 4K OLED, one part high-performance Bowers & Wilkins sound system, and one part style icon, Philips’ new 65in OLED+986 is the brand’s most premium TV. We put this flagship flatscreen through its paces in our in-depth review.
 
Also on the test bench this issue is Denon’s AVR-X1700H, an affordable Dolby Atmos/DTS:X receiver with futureproof connectivity and a bevy of features. Is this the best-value AVR you can buy? We also run the rule over Panasonic’s 50in JX850 Dolby Vision LED TV; Klipsch’s Cinema 600 soundbar; a floorstanding speaker package from Monitor Audio; Q Acoustics’ M20 active system; Sky Glass; Toshiba’s 50UK3163 TV; and more. Whatever your budget, we’ve got you covered.

On the software side, we check out new Blu-ray, 4K and streaming releases including No Time to Die, The Last Duel and Venom: Let There Be Carnage, plus a new ‘Deluxe Edition’ of Jackie Chan classic actioner Armour of God. We also look at the weird and wonderful world of Director’s Cuts movies, from James Cameron’s The Abyss: Special Edition to Zack Snyder’s Justice League.

Elsewhere, we report on CES 2022 and the new tech coming your way this year; check out a living room-turned-cinema room with the aid of a hidden projector; revisit an HCC reader to get the lowdown their system overhaul; and explain why loudspeakers are the heroes of any AV setup…

Plus all the usual opinions, news, disc reviews and competitions. Enjoy the show!

In this special yearbook issue of Home Cinema Choice, we revisit our favourite AV hardware from the last 12 months, ranging from 4K HDR TVs and projectors, AV receivers and speaker systems, to soundbars, subwoofers and more. And for UK readers, there's also the AV Tech Media Awards supplement, where you'll find our best-in-class selections alongside heroic hi-fi hardware nominated by our sister magazines Hi-Fi News and Hi-Fi Choice. 

Elsewhere, in addition to our usual roundup of new 4K discs and Blu-rays, our annual Movie Awards (p21) celebrates the best releases of 2021 across Blu-ray, Ultra HD Blu-ray and TV.  Spoiler alert: there's a lot of Godzilla vs Kong...

Planning to update your own movie room in 2022? Then be sure to also check out this issue's readers' systems (p106), and our Dream Theatre of the Year (p28) for inspiration. 


With Sky Glass, Sky is dumping the satellite dish and introducing the UK’s first genuine hybrid TV – one part Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos-enabled flatscreen, one part next-generation streaming media player. Is everything you know about TV about to change? We find out…
 
Leading off our hardware reviews this issue is Anthem’s AVM 70, a 15.2-channel Dolby Atmos/DTS:X processor that promises to deliver full sonic immersion. We also run the rule over Sony’s XR-65X90J 4K LED TV; BenQ’s affordable gaming-focused TH685 projector; a multichannel speaker package from Swiss brand Piega; Sony’s premium HT-A7000 Atmos soundbar; XTZ’s A2-300 power amplifier; and further kit from Samsung, Amazon, LG, Philips and more. Whatever your budget, we’ve got you covered.

On the software side, we check out new Blu-ray, 4K and streaming releases including Fast & Furious 9, Jungle Cruise and Free Guy, plus Universal’s Icons of Horror 4K boxset for its classic monsters. We also cast an eye over 21 of Hollywood’s longest running film franchises to help you plan a weekend binge.

Elsewhere, we check out a living room that transforms into a home cinema at the touch of a button; give away a smart multiroom soundbar from Denon; round up a selection of AV accessories you’ll want for Christmas; and go in search of some lost movies...

Plus all the usual opinions, news, disc reviews and competitions. Enjoy the show!


In the Autumn issue of Home Cinema Choice: Canadian audio brand Paradigm is well known for its towering loudspeakers and monster-sized subwoofers, but its new Founder Series LCR models promise a more compact – but still high-performance – home cinema experience. We put them through their paces in our lead review. Also on the test bench is LG’s 75QNED99, the Korean company’s first 8K flatscreen to use Mini LED backlighting technology. We also run the rule over Velodyne’s DB-15 subwoofer; Panasonic’s 48in JZ980 OLED TV; a pair of smart, compact projectors from XGIMI and BenQ; Elipson’s revamped Music Centre amplifier; Sony’s VPL-VW290ES entry-level 4K beamer; Philips Fidelio L3 headphones; and more. Whatever your budget, we’ve got you covered. On the software side, we check out new Blu-ray, 4K and streaming releases including Black Widow, Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard, Columbia Classics 4K UHD: Volume 2 and a quartet of original Star Trek movies reborn on UHD. We also pick a range of titles that make ideal demo discs for your home cinema, from classic Spielberg to superheroic animation. Elsewhere, we take a tour of a reader’s home cinema; drool over a pair of custom cinema install projects; give away an SVS subwoofer with wireless audio adapter; and reveal why there are some movies we can’t stop watching despite their flaws. Plus all the usual opinions, news, disc reviews and competitions. Enjoy the show!


The crowning glory of Philips’ 2021 TV lineup, the 65OLED+936 aims to deliver a premium picture performance from its state-of-the-art OLED panel and processing, and immersive home cinema sound from its Bowers & Wilkins Atmos speaker system. We enjoy the show in our exclusive, in-depth review.
 
Also on the test bench is Reavon’s UBR-X200, an Ultra HD Blu-ray player that doubles as an audiophile music machine. We also run the rule over Samsung’s HW-Q950A 16-channel Dolby Atmos soundbar; BenQ’s V7050i ultra-short-throw laser projector; Sony’s A90J OLED TV; a seven-channel MusicCast AV receiver from Yamaha; LG’s ultra-compact Éclair soundbar; LCD TVs from Hisense and TCL; and more. Whatever your budget, we’ve got you covered.

On the software side, we check out new Blu-ray, 4K and streaming releases including A Quite Place Part II, Cruella, Spiral: From the Book of Saw and David Lynch’s 1984 adaptation of sci-fi epic Dune. We also build a Blu-ray watchlist of revenge movies in celebration of new Guy Ritchie flick Wrath of Man.

Elsewhere, we take a tour of a reader’s home-cinema-in-the-garden setup; drool over a pair of custom cinema install projects; talk Mini LED and Micro LED display technology; and wonder if the classic, hand-painted movie poster is making a comeback…

Plus all the usual opinions, news, disc reviews and competitions. Enjoy the show!

Panasonic’s flagship OLED TV, the JZ2000, partners a ‘Professional Edition’ panel and AI processing with a seven-channel Dolby Atmos speaker system. So is this the most advanced TV you can buy in 2021?  We find out in our review…
 
Also on the test bench this issue is Sony’s VPL-VW890ES, a premium laser-powered native 4K projector that promises to bring pro-grade pictures to your movie room. We also run the rule over Denon’s Home 550 soundbar; a multichannel Dolby Atmos speaker system from Polk; JBL’s seven-channel SDR-35 receiver; Freesat’s UHD-4X satellite PVR; the range-topping SP11RA soundbar system from LG; Philips’ new OLED806 TV; and more. Whatever your budget, we’ve got you covered.

On the software side, we check out new Blu-ray, 4K and streaming releases including Godzilla vs. Kong, Nobody, Mortal Kombat and cult time-travel flick The Final Countdown. We also chat to director Neill Blomkamp (Elysium, District 9) about the challenges of shooting his new sci-fi/horror movie, Demonic, during the pandemic.

Elsewhere, we take a tour of a reader’s Dolby Atmos home theatre setup; drool over a pair of custom cinema install projects; give you the lowdown on cabling your cinema; talk HLG HDR technology; and wonder why the BBFC has been changing the age ratings on classic…

Plus all the usual opinions, news, disc reviews and competitions. Enjoy the show!

"For its flagship 2021 flatscreen, Samsung combines a next-generation mini LED backlight with nearly 2,000 dimming zones and a native 8K resolution. So is the 75in QN900A – this issue’s cover star – the best TV you can buy today? We put it through its paces…
 
Also on the test bench is Philips’ Fidelio B97, a premium Dolby Atmos/DTS:X soundbar system with detachable wireless surrounds. We then run the rule over TCL’s C825K 65in mini LED TV and TS8132 3.1.2-channel soundbar; Apple’s revamped 4K media player; the entry-level SB-1000 Pro subwoofer from SVS;  an affordable 55in Hisense Dolby Vision TV; JBL headphones; KEF’s LS50 Wireless II speakers; and more. Whatever your budget, we’ve got you covered.

On the software side, we check out new Blu-ray, 4K and streaming releases including Indiana Jones: 4-Movie Collection, Chaos Walking, Army of the Dead and classic musical My Fair Lady. We also dream up a list of the films we’d like to see next on UHD Blu-ray, from James Cameron sci-fi flicks to Golden Age of Hollywood epics.

Elsewhere, we recall some of home cinema’s best (and worst) innovations; take a tour of a reader’s home theatre makeover; drool over a pair of pro cinema install projects; investigate bipole and dipole speakers; and wonder what Amazon’s buyout of MGM means for the future of physical media…

Plus all the usual opinions, news, disc reviews and competitions. Enjoy the show!"

Home cinema sound specialist Anthem has updated its AV receiver and processor range, and this issue we put the MRX 740 through its paces. This fully-featured AVR promises both brains and brawn – does it deliver?
 
Also on the test bench is LG’s OLED65C1, a 4K Dolby Vision HDR OLED TV that looks destined to be the Korean brand’s flatscreen sweet-spot in 2021. We also run the rule over SVS’s ultra-compact 3000 Micro subwoofer; the 100L5FTUK 100in ‘Laser TV’ from Hisense; Samsung’s HW-Q800A 3.1.2-channel Dolby Atmos soundbar; an affordable Cambridge Audio 5.1 speaker package; JBL’s Charge 5 wireless speaker; premium Focal headphones; Huawei’s Sound speaker; and more. Whatever your budget, we’ve got you covered.

On the software side, we check out new Blu-ray, 4K and streaming releases including Godzilla, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, and Speed. We also saddle up for a ride through the ups and downs of the Western genre, from its silent reel beginnings to present day.

Elsewhere, we give you the lowdown on how to set up your surround sound speaker system; break out our joypad to look at the next-gen features of the Xbox Series X and PS5; take a tour of a reader’s home theatre setup; gawp at a pair of plush pro cinema installs; and wonder if the BBFC needs to launch a 50+ certification…

Plus all the usual opinions, news, disc reviews and competitions. Enjoy the show!

LG’s new G1 OLED TV continues the brand’s wall-hugging ‘Gallery’ style, but aims to boost picture quality thanks to improved processing and a new Evo panel design. Is this premium display more of a revolution than an evolution? We investigate.
 
Also on the test bench is KEF’s KC62, an ultra-compact subwoofer that debuts innovative UniCore dual driver technology to deliver big bass from very little space. We also run the rule over Denon’s bargain-priced AVR-X2700H receiver; Optoma’s UHD38 4K DLP projector; the Bar 5.0 Dolby Atmos soundbar from JBL; REL’s new T/9x subwoofer; Chromecast with Google TV; Sony’s first 48in OLED TV; Lumagen’s high-end Radiance Pro processor; and more. Whatever your budget, we’ve got you covered.

On the software side, we check out new Blu-ray, 4K and streaming releases including Monster Hunter, The Ten Commandments and Zack Snyder’s Justice League. We also celebrate the 50th anniversary of Steven Spielberg’s feature film debut Duel with a roundup of the best (and worst) movies of his career. 

Elsewhere, we build three systems with price tags that won’t break the bank; get shaken and stirred by a stunning James Bond-inspired cinema room; chat to Love & Anarchy cinematographer Ulf Brantas about working with Dolby Vision; take a tour of a reader’s home cinema setup; and call for a revival of gratuitous sequels…

Plus all the usual opinions, news, disc reviews and competitions. Enjoy the show!

"Samsung’s new 4K TV, the QE65QN95A, debuts the brand’s Neo QLED (aka Mini LED) technology for the promise of unprecedented contrast and HDR precision. Is it the best home cinema flatscreen you can buy? We investigate…

Also on the test bench is BenQ’s V6050 ultra-short-projector, which brings bigscreen entertainment to your living room without the fuss. We also run the rule over Monitor Audio’s Bronze 200 AV 5.1.2 speaker package; LG’s entry-level 55in BX OLED TV; MQA-enabled headphones from Asus; Q Acoustics’ Q Active 200 system; affordable 4K HDR TVs from Hisense and Samsung; Amazon’s new Fire TV stick; and more. Whatever your budget, we’ve got you covered.

On the software side, we check out new Blu-ray, 4K and streaming releases including 2012, Elysium, Lovecraft Country and Greenland. We also build a playlist of classic disaster movies on Blu-ray, from Airport to Volcano. 

Elsewhere, we give you the lowdown on Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV+, Disney+ and Now TV in our streaming TV special; go behind the scenes with a pair of professional theatre installs; take a tour of a reader’s home cinema setup; report on Philips’ 2021 Mini LED and OLED range; and wonder if columnist Steve May’s AV setup is haunted… 

Plus all the usual opinions, news, disc reviews and competitions. Enjoy the show!"

Mini LED, Micro LED, OLED –  2021 is gearing up to be a landmark year in TV technology. In our cover feature, we give you the lowdown on what Sony, Samsung, LG and Panasonic are bringing to home cinemas this Spring.

Kicking off our hardware reviews is Philips’ 48OLED935, which adds Ambilight and a Dolby Atmos soundbar to its promise of premium pictures. We also run the rule over Marantz’s NR1711 slimline AV receiver; Samsung’s The Premiere LSP9T ultra-short-throw projector and HW-Q950T soundbar system; a value-for-money speaker setup from SVS; Sony’s 4K HDR-capable VPL-VW590ES projector; TVs from LG and Toshiba; Amazon’s fourth-gen Echo smart speaker; more. Whatever your budget, we’ve got you covered.

On the software side, we celebrate 4K Blu-ray’s fifth anniversary with a roundup of the essential UHD platters everyone should own. We also check out new Blu-ray and 4K releases including Bill & Ted Face the Music, Possessor, and Blade, plus Studiocanal’s lavish remaster of Roger Corman’s The Masque of the Red Death.

Elsewhere, we go behind the scenes with a pair of professional theatre installs; take a tour of a reader’s self-built cinema room; report on KEF’s new Uni-Core subwoofer technology; and reveal why Netflix rules the roost when it comes to foreign language TV.

Plus all the usual opinions, news, disc reviews and competitions. Enjoy the show!

The latest issue of Home Cinema Choice is our special Yearbook edition, where we celebrate the hardware and software that’s blown us away over the last twelve months. The extended reviews section covers everything from 4K TVs and projectors to subwoofers and soundbars; from speaker systems and AV receivers to headphones, media streamers and more. If you’re looking for new kit – whatever your budget – then this is the place to start. 

On the software side, our annual Movie Awards showcases the Blu-rays and 4K platters that are essential additions to your collection, from blockbuster sci-fi flicks and animations to TV series and cult classics. We also check out new releases including Tenet, Unhinged and The New Mutants, plus the 4K debuts of Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings and Hobbit trilogies.

Elsewhere, we check out four fabulous rooms from HCC readers, revisit a stunning professional cinema install, report on Samsung’s move to bring its next-gen MicroLED TV tech to your living room, and explain why Hollywood won’t give up on the multiplex without a fight…

Plus all the usual opinions, news, disc reviews and competitions. Enjoy the show!

Bowers & Wilkins has celebrated the 25th birthday of its famed 600 Series by revamping the speakers for a new Anniversary Edition. We put a 5.1 system through its paces to see whether these affordable cabinets are audio stars…

Also on the test bench is Humax’s Aura, the set-top box specialist’s first 4K HDR-enabled Freeview Play PVR – and with Android smart skills to boot. Is this the box free-to-air telly addicts have been waiting for? We then run the rule over NAD’s M28 seven-channel power amp; Sony’s laser-based VPL-VW790ES 4K HDR projector and XH9005 4K LED TV; active wireless speakers from Klipsch; Samsung’s affordable Q70T QLED TV; the SN9YG Dolby Atmos soundbar from LG; and more. Whatever your budget, we’ve got you covered.

On the software side, we check out new Blu-ray and 4K releases including Scoob!, The Irishman, 300 and the Back to the Future Trilogy. We also bathe in the brilliance of Second Sight’s 4K Blu-ray release of Dawn of the Dead, and chat to encoder David Mackenzie about bringing the dead back to life…

Elsewhere, we drool over the winning home cinemas and media rooms from this year’s CEDIA Awards; write out a Christmas wish-list of AV accessories, discs, books and games; take a tour of a reader’s cinema setup; discuss easy ways to give your system a boost; and weigh up whether a 1080p projector is a better bet for immersive entertainment than a 4K TV…

Plus all the usual opinions, news, disc reviews and competitions. Enjoy the show!

Our cover star this issue is Panasonic’s ‘Professional Edition’ HZ2000 TV. 
Check out our in-depth review to see why we rate this film-friendly 4K flatscreen 2020’s best OLED… 

Also on the test bench is Klipsch’s SPL-150 subwoofer – offering a 15in driver and 400W amp for just £850, is this the ultimate bass bargain? We then run the rule over NAD’s T 778 AV receiver; Dolby Atmos soundbars from Samsung and TCL; Sony’s second-generation 75in 8K TV; a premium 5.1 speaker system from UK brand PMC; Optoma’s living-room ready UHD30 projector; LG’s first ever 48in OLED TV; and more. Whatever your budget, we’ve got you covered.

On the software side, we check out new Blu-ray and 4K releases including Spartacus: 60th Anniversary Edition, The Outsider, Sherlock Holmes 1 & 2, and Universal’s stunning The Alfred Hitchcock Classics Collection UHD boxset. We also roundup our favourite film fight scenes, from kung-fu face-offs to Wild West wrestles.

Elsewhere, we check out a pair of pro cinema installs; marvel at an HCC reader’s underground home theatre; get immersed in a 30-channel DTS:X Pro system; and wonder if the new generation of games consoles means our current TVs are obsolete…

Plus all the usual opinions, news, disc reviews and competitions. Enjoy the show!

Looking for a new premium 4K HDR TV? Our grouptest this month takes five 65in (and above) flatscreens to find out which is the best for cinematic thrills…

Also on the test bench is Denon’s AVC-X4700H – is the world’s first 8K-ready AV receiver also a surround sound hero? We then run the rule over Philips’ flagship 65OLED935 TV; a 5.1.2 floorstanding speaker system from Arendal Sound; JBL’s Dolby Atmos soundbar debut; Paradigm’s Defiance V12 subwoofer; the affordable TK850 4K DLP projector from BenQ; Sony’s WH-1000XM4 headphones; Emotiva’s XPA HC-1 monoblock amp; and more. Whatever your budget, we’ve got you covered.

On the software side, we check out new Blu-ray and 4K releases including The Invisible Man, Pitch Black, War of the Worlds and Gamera: The Complete Collection. We also report on the avalanche of classic movies coming to disc this Autumn.

Elsewhere, we check out a pair pro cinema installs; marvel at an HCC reader’s revamped cinema room; chat to the team behind the stunning 4K HDR restoration of Flash Gordon; and explain why fake crowd noise on televised sports makes us scream…

Plus all the usual opinions, news, disc reviews and competitions. Enjoy the show!

Our cover star this issue is Arcam's new AVR30, which marries 16-channel 3D audio processing to an onboard seven-channel Class G power plant – and perfects its performance through Dirac Live. Is this the home cinema receiver you've been waiting for? 

Also on the test bench is Philips’ 55OLED805, its latest Ambilight-toting OLED TV – now with AI-boosted image processing. We also run the rule over LG’s flagship 7.1.4 soundbar system; REL’s premium-grade 212/SX subwoofer; a Focal Chora 5.1.2 speaker setup; projectors from Optoma and Viewsonic; TCL’s feature-rich 65C815K TV; the Zappiti Pro 4K HDR media player; and more. Whatever your budget, we’ve got you covered.

On the software side, we check out new Blu-ray and 4K releases including Jaws, Parasite, Bloodshot and Mr. Vampire, plus jump in our F-14A Tomcat to spin Top Gun in 4K and Dolby Atmos. We also look back at more than 75 years of DC comics on the big and smallscreen.

Elsewhere, we chat to Gangs of London writer/director Gareth Evans about bringing Far East fight choreography to the UK crime epic; listen up with Tidal’s Dolby Atmos Music streams; check out a pro install made for movies and gaming; and wonder if it’s time for a drive-in cinema revival…

Plus all the usual opinions, news, disc reviews and competitions. Enjoy the show!

"There’s plenty of choice available this Summer if you’re seeking to upgrade your flatscreen TV, and this issue we put a trio of high-performance 4K HDR models from Sony, Panasonic and LG through their paces.

Also on the test bench is LG’s HU85LS, a laser-powered Ultra Short Throw 4K projector that integrates the brand’s WebOS smart system. Is this is the ultimate home entertainment solution? We also run the rule over the affordable Alpha S8 subwoofer from PSB, SVS’s triple-woofer Prime Pinnacle floorstanders, Denon’s Home 350 multiroom speaker and a quartet of state-of-the-art soundbars from Canton, Harman Kardon, Sharp and Vizio in our grouptest. Whatever your budget, we’ve got you covered.

On the software side, we pick a new slate of demo-worthy discs to give your AV system a real workout, and check out new Blu-ray and 4K releases including 1917, Bad Boys for Life and The Gentlemen – plus the 3D edition of …Rise of Skywalker. 

Elsewhere, we investigate how acoustic treatments can help your room sound better, visit a pair of stunning pro cinema installs; giveaway a Marantz SR6014 AV receiver worth £1,250; and make a stand for content creators in the ‘fake HDR’ debate…

Plus all the usual opinions, news, disc reviews and competitions. Enjoy the show!
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