Digital Copy

Product specifications should help you make an informed purchase. But sometimes, says Mark Craven, all those numbers add up to nothing but marketing sleight of hand

In The Mix

Just as the future of streaming platforms doesn't look quite so rosy, there's renewed buzz about the cinema industry. Jon Thompson salutes a return to the 'old' ways of movie distribution

Third time's the charm for B&W

This neat all-in-one soundbar excels with music and big movie audio, says Steve May

Flagship processor worth waiting for

Anthem's AVM 90 has been a long time coming, but it heralds the completion of the Canadian manufacturer's upgraded AV lineup. And while first announced in October 2020, the delayed arrival of this top-of-the-range processor hasn't seemed to harm it. Rather, it means Anthem has been able to offer HDMI 2.1 compatibility out of the box, certainly a demanded feature when a product sells for a cool £6,749.

Hisense U5120GW

Mark Craven enjoys the connection flexibility - and Atmos presentation – of this two-piece sound system

Elevated gaming

The adoption of a 120Hz LCD panel and dedicated Game Bar have expanded the appeal of Philips' bright-room barnstormer, reports Steve May

Big TV makes a big impression

The native 8K resolution of Samsung's 75in TV is just the start of its attractions, reckons John Archer

Catalogue classic Jurassic Park → Ultra HD Blu-ray/3D Blu-ray, Universal

With Jurassic World: Dominion playing cinemas, Anton Van Beek takes a trip back into cinema's prehistoric past (well, 1993) to revisit a Hollywood blockbuster 65million years in the making...

AV Avenger

Watchers are waking up to the idea of quality when it comes to streaming services, says Steve May, but churn is getting fierce. And have you tried Apple TV+ yet?

'You need more than great panels to build a great TV

Steve May hears how widespread adoption of 'OLED.EX' panels and new gaming technologies will define Panasonic's 2022 TV range, while its flagship LZ2000 TV ups the audio ante

Back in action

All-new AV hardware and decor, plus some Star Wars touches, have transformed a once 'miserable' movie room

Catalogue classic

As ‘the Future of Law Enforcement’ makes his bow on 4K Blu-ray, Anton Van Beek explores the impact of director Paul Verhoeven’s satirical science-fiction masterpiece…

GIVE YOUR TV A TUNE-UP!

From sharpness and Eco modes to viewing angles and motion smoothing, here are John Archer's ground rules for getting a better picture from your 4K flatscreen

Atmos 'bar a better bet for gamers?

Denon's DHT-S517 is a high-quality TV audio upgrade, but Steve May questions if its compact nature is really made for movie night

GOING FOR A SONG - 25 MUSICALS YOU MUST OWN ON BD

Fresh from watching Steven Spielberg's West Side Story remake, Anton van Beek rounds up a chorus line of Hollywood's fi nest song-and-dance showstoppers

Polk pumps up the value

This entry-level Atmos package from the American brand appeals to Mark Craven's bank balance

The sound of real cinema?

Looking for a speaker system with Hollywood heritage? JBL Synthesis wants to help. Mark Craven treats his ears to a 9.4.6 array in a dedicated room where even the amplifiers have brains...

Making pictures perfect

The Home software from display calibration specialist Calman is designed to let consumers pimp their TV's performance like a pro. Jon Thompson puts it to work with an LG OLED

Smart looks, superior sound

The performance of some high-end speakers from a new US brand makes Mark Craven sit up and listen

Movies with bite!

It's nature gone wild as Anton van Beek and Mark Craven dig into Hollywood's love affair with killer crocs, fiendish fish, bloodthirsty boars and much, much more

Film Fanatic

The MGM catalogue isn't all about James Bond - it also features a wealth of movies that Anton van Beek believes are ripe for Blu-ray treatment, rather than being mere 'content'

Catalogue classic Batman [1989] ➜ Ultra HD Blu-ray, Warner Bros.

With the latest Batman movie hitting disc in June, Anton Van Beek grabs a cape and cowl to take a look back at the Dark Knight’s landmark 1989 blockbuster smash…

And for dessert…

Mark Craven checks out an install that takes the concept of 'dinner and a movie' to a whole new level

Yamaha MusicCast Bar 40 SW

With its music streaming skills and full-bodied performance, this soundbar system doesn't need to rely on DTS Virtual: X to impress Mark Craven

Hunting dinos with M&K's Indominus X

The flagship model in M&K's upgraded X+ Series is the first of its subwoofers to be certified THX Dominus. Steve Withers hires a forklift and checks it out

Mark Levinson No.5909

The audiophile brand shoots for the top with its first pair of headphones, and Ed Selley finds out if they can live up to the asking price

BenQ projector focuses on filmic fun

The brand's latest affordable 4K HDR beamer is out to show John Archer exactly what the director intended

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

Nanoleaf Lines

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

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