In this issue

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!

Philips rings the changes

Brighter OLED TVs, revamped image presets and a new home audio ecosystem are on the tech giant's 2022 agenda, reports Steve May

6 mins

75in Pana has growing pains

John Archer salutes the ambition of this bigscreen TV, but reckons it takes edge LED lighting a step too far

7 mins

BLU is the warmest colour

JVC upgrades its native 4K projectors by swapping lamps for lasers. Steve Withers trips the light fantastic

9 mins

The One and only

Philips hopes to cover all bases with this LED-lit Dolby Vision UHD TV for every occasion. Steve May examines its wide appeal

5 mins

BluOS without some bells and whistles

NAD expands its lineup of hi-res streaming amplifi ers with the C 700, a more affordable – but still well-featured – alternative to its Masters Series hardware. Mark Craven investigates

6 mins

Strong Leap-S1

The first Android TV streamer from this new-to-the-UK brand is a good system fit, says Steve May, but there are some shortfalls that need fixing first

4 mins

LG SP8YA

LG’s mid-tier model offers object-based audio from a 'bar and sub combo, but is it actually immersive? Steve Withers finds out

4 mins

Nanoleaf Lines

The smart illumination brand's newest invention is its most appealing yet, says Mark Craven

4 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.