In this issue

"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 TV with a Philips twist

The TV corp has unwrapped its premium flatscreen range for 2021, adding the state-of-the-art shrunken LED tech to its now traditional roster of Ambilight, Atmos and OLED. Steve May reports

4 mins

STREAMING TV...For the love of VOD

Which SVOD service has the best content? And which rules the roost when it comes to AV quality? Steve May, John Archer and Mark Craven grab a remote and investigate

10+ mins

Your starter for ten...

This cinema project proves the best things can come in small packages, says Daniel Sait

3 mins

Bronze Better Than Third Place

The fan-fave AV bundle returns with a new look, new drivers and a new Atmos toy. Mark Craven reports

7 mins

BenQ Projector Has Laser Focus

The beamer brand pulls out all the stops with its UST 4K model. Time for some WALL-E, suggests Steve May

7 mins

Q Acoustics Q Active 200

Q Acoustics’ first active speaker is part of a wireless system that has some AV possibilities, says Ed Selley – even if he'd likely give the optional stands a pass...

3 mins

Asus ROG Delta S

Why should gamers have all the fun? These MQA-enabled headphones are good for more than just a Call of Duty session, says Steve May

3 mins

Samsung UE43TU7100

This entry-level Crystal UHD cheapie is admirably well equipped, says Steve May

2 mins

JBL Charge 4

Mark Craven loads up his Wet Wet Wet playlist to sample this portable Bluetooth speaker

2 mins

Devolo Wi-Fi ac Repeater+

Despite not supporting Wi-Fi 6, this affordable mesh network repeater appeals to Martin Pipe

3 mins

Amazon Fire TV Stick

Steve May discovers there's more to this non-4K streamer than meets the eye

2 mins

Yamaha YH-E700A

Does the Listening Optimizer tech of these closed-back cans impress Ed Selley?

1 min

JVC DLA-N7

TIME ON TEST: 2 years, 1 month REVIEWER: Steve Withers

5 mins

Film Fanatic

Anton van Beek grew up having to watch his favourite TV shows on a weekly basis. Now Disney is making him do it all over again with WandaVision – and he doesn't mind at all

3 mins

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Home Cinema Choice Magazine Description:

Since 1995 Home Cinema Choice has been the must-buy magazine for AV enthusiasts. Published thirteen times a year, each issue provides in-depth, detailed reviews of the hardware products on your shortlist – from hi-def/4K televisions and projectors to AV receivers, speakers, Blu-ray players, soundbars and more. We also travel the world seeking out the latest tech and trends, provide advice and inspiration for your own cinema project and reveal the Blu-rays and DVDs you'll want to add to your collection.