Entertainment
Home Cinema Choice
KEF KF92
KEF applies Newton's Third Law to its dual-driver bassmaker, so Steve Withers searches for his lab coat and Godzilla disc
3 min |
January 2023
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Bowers & Wilkins Panorama 3
This neat all-in-one soundbar excels with music and big movie audio, says Steve May
3 min |
January 2023
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JVC DLA-NZ7
JVC's 'entry-level' native 4K laser PJ lacks serious competition - Steve Withers wonders if it might be in a class of its own
3 min |
January 2023
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GoldenEar BRX
Mark Craven enjoys the highs and lows of a premium compact 5.1 system from the American audio marque
3 min |
January 2023
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Philips 650LED+937
This Philips set really does deliver on its all-in-one home cinema promise, says Steve May
3 min |
January 2023
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LG OLED65C2
Bringing Evo screen tech to LG's C Series is a bright idea, says Steve May - but choose your presets wisely...
3 min |
January 2023
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Emotiva BasX A5
Part of Emotiva's BasX range of affordable AV, the A5 amplifier gives Mark Craven five potent power channels to play with
4 min |
January 2023
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Denon AVR-X1700H
Entry-level X Series AV receiver thrills John Archer with its advanced connectivity and energetic audio
3 min |
January 2023
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Anthem AVM 90
Steve Withers has an object-based audio ball with the Canadian corp's high-end AV processor
3 min |
January 2023
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Yamaha RX-A6A
Mark Craven samples the expansive sound - and specification - of an upper-tier nine-channel AV receiver
3 min |
January 2023
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Slick and smart Swedish receiver
Mark Craven is blown away by the music and movie skills of Primare's luxuriously styled nine-channel AVR
6 min |
January 2023
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Home cinema from all angles
CEDIA Awards judges praised this cinema room's innovative lighting design and hidden sound system. Daniel Sait reports
1 min |
January 2023
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MOVIE AWARDS
In our annual movie awards, we throw a spotlight on the best Blu-ray and 4K Blu-ray releases of the last 12 months, including fresh-faced blockbusters, remastered classics, bumper boxsets and TV treats. We also pick our fight of the year, gaming delight, must-see bonus feature and more - plus chuck in a selection of fave quotes...
8 min |
January 2023
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The Stage is set by JBL
Affordable series of speakers and subs wants to make waves...
1 min |
January 2023
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Bigger DALI Phantom M
Install range gains new model promising a step-up in size and sound
1 min |
January 2023
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100 years of the BBC
Martin Pipe : revisits the history of the British Broadcasting Corporation, via technical innovations including colour TV, NICAM stereo, the iPlayer... and Ceefax
10+ min |
December 2022
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The Hi-Fi Guy
There's no reason why home cinema shouldn't follow the herd and 'go retro', but it needs to pick its moment carefully, says Ed Selley
3 min |
December 2022
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Digital Copy
If you want proof that the 4K Blu-ray format is flourishing, just look at the variety of titles on their way from labels big and small. But how will Mark Craven decide which ones to buy?
2 min |
December 2022
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Catalogue classic
A new 4K restoration finds Anton van Beek back under the spell of David Cronenberg's 1983 sci-fi horror masterpiece. Long live the new flesh...
4 min |
December 2022
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BenQ TH690ST
The projector marque is once again targeting bigscreen gamers, this time with a Full HD model with handy short-throw lens and 120Hz playback. John Archer plugs in.
3 min |
December 2022
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Panasonic X-55LZ1500
John Archer rates Panasonic's step-down OLED TV as an unmissable bargain for anyone who already has an immersive sound system
2 min |
December 2022
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Going for gold
Mark Craven enjoys the highs and lows of a premium compact 5.1 system from American audio marque GoldenEar
5 min |
December 2022
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Flying high
Belated action sequel will take your breath away with its peerless 4K picture and Atmos sound
3 min |
December 2022
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High-impact Hisense
The TV manufacturer makes an impressive splash with this well-featured 4K HDR screen, says Steve May. But it's not for picture quality purists...
4 min |
December 2022
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Muscular Fidelity
Mark Craven wrestles this beefy multichannel amplifier into place, and then gets drunk on power
5 min |
December 2022
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Flagship bar is better than ever
For its range-topping 2022 sound system, Samsung has adopted an 'evolution not revolution' approach. John Archer appreciates the new-found sense of refinement.
4 min |
December 2022
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Welcome to a wireless world
Piega's Ace loudspeaker range has gone active wireless. Steve Withers swaps cables for WISA
7 min |
December 2022
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Certified: AV-Holic!
When HCC reader Robert downsized from a five-bedroom house to a one-bedroom flat, he upsized his cinema system to 23 speakers and four subwoofers...
4 min |
December 2022
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Treat yourself...
'Tis almost the season to be jolly, which means it's also time to load up on Blu-ray boxsets, movie books and Ray Harryhausen statues. Team HCC goes Christmas shopping.
3 min |
December 2022
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Bowers Wilkins Px8
Can these premium cans convince Ed Selley to look beyond B&W's own Px7 S2 model?
1 min |