In this issue

"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!"

Sing when you're dimming

Samsung's premium-priced 75in Neo QLED TV presents John Archer with an 8K showcase

8 mins

Surround sound comeback king

Philips' transforming Fidelio soundbar offers old-school home cinema thrills, says Steve May

7 mins

Meet the new box, same as the old box?

John Archer is impressed by the new Apple TV – especially its remote – but questions how much of an upgrade it is from what’s gone before

6 mins

Polk React

This big-hearted smart soundbar is a great-value audio upgrade, says Steve May

2 mins

JBL Tour One

Mark Craven admires the wide-ranging smart spec of these wired/wireless headphones

1 min

Budget subwoofer takes on all comers

How has SVS managed to get so much bass out of a sealed cabinet so compact and so affordable? Steve Withers falls in love with the SB-1000 Pro

6 mins

Astell&Kern KANN Alpha

Looking to drive a challenging pair of headphones with a portable player? Ed Selley thinks the chunky KANN Alpha might be what you need

3 mins

KEF LS50 Wireless II

At the top of KEF's LS50 collection, you'll find its 'metamaterial' Wireless II active system. Ed Selley gives his soundbar a night off and enjoys some premium stereo

4 mins

Digital Copy

WiSA (the Wireless Speaker and Audio Association) dreams of a world without cables, a notion that appeals to Mark Craven. But has it forgotten that active speakers need mains power?

2 mins

In the Mix

The sale of MGM to Amazon isn't good news for disc collectors, warns Jon Thompson. He doesn't even think streaming services are good news for film fans in general

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.