Home Cinema Choice Magazine - Summer 2023

In this issue

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!