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Arcam AVR390 7-Channel AV Receiver Review
The Arcam AVR390 7-channel AV receiver has the same Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced, and Dirac Live 2.0 support as the AVR850 but uses cheaper amplification. But do you really need the Class G?
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AVForums Podcast: 10th December 2018
This week Ed tells the tale of the Legion of Santa Claus, we discuss beer sponsors and can Steve sleep in a Panama hat? Phil reviews the Sony ZF9 and gives his initial thoughts on the 8K Samsung Q900, plus Editor's Choice Awards and Christmas...
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Best of AVForums: 1st - 7th of Dec, 2018
A recap of AVForums' news and reviews from the past week.
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Editor's Choice Awards – Best Home AV 2018
AV receivers, surround speakers, subwoofers and disc players are amongst our chosen home AV products of 2018. We round-up the best of the best in our second annual Editor's Choice Awards.
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AVForums Podcast: 3rd December 2018
This week Ed admits to having a safe word, Mark realises a financial mistake and Steve admits to wearing unusual things to bed. Meanwhile, Phil interviews Danny Tack from Philips, we review the Marantz AV8805 and round-up the best of November.
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Sony VPL-VW570ES Review
The latest native (4096 x 2160) SXRD projector from Sony claims full bandwidth HDMI ports, 4K MotionFlow, Reality Creation and HDR, along with a claimed contrast of 350,000:1. So does it measure up?
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Best of AVForums: 24th - 30th Nov, 2018
A recap of AVForums' news and reviews from the past week.
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SVS PC-4000 Subwoofer Review
The SVS PC-4000 is a cylindrical subwoofer with a 13.5-inch driver, 1,200W of power, and a minimal footprint. It looks like it belongs on the Death Star but how does it perform?
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AVForums Podcast: 26th November 2018
The podcast returns with first thoughts on the Sony ZF9 LED LCD TV and the Arcam AVR390 AV receiver, plus, Ed explains audio formats, Steve reviews Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald and we round-up with the latest film and disc news.
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Do More Expensive HDMI Cables Provide Better Quality Signal?
Broadcast company engineers, sales assistants, professional installers, they never seem to give a consistent answer to the question, "do you get better signal quality with more expensive HDMI cables?" And if not, why do they vary in price so...
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Best Way To Gradually Upgrade HC Speaker Setup
Ready to upgrade your surround sound setup? Maybe got your eye on a Black Friday bargain? What's the best order to upgrade in? Do the rears have to match the fronts? What about adding ceiling speakers? Take a look at this thread to see if some of...
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Home Cinema Design Principles
Like all big, daunting projects, a home cinema build/conversion needs a lot of planning to get everything right on paper before hammers hit walls. What are the best resources and guidelines to refer to when planning something so expensive... and...
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Edifier S350DB 2.1 Speaker System Review
Looking at a Soundbar but thinking they might be a bit, well, weedy? Edifier might have the solution in the form of the S350DB.
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Bowers & Wilkins 700 Series 5.1 Speaker Package Review
The Bowers & Wilkins 700 S2 Series is a mid-range set of speakers that incorporate elements of the flagship 800 Series but with a more conventional design and a more affordable price. The specs are impressive but how do they perform as a 5.1...
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AVForums Podcast: 12th November 2018
This week Ed declares he wants a steamroller and Steve visits the Mary Rose. We have reviews of 4K projectors from ViewSonic and Sony as well as reviews of B&W 700 and Wharfedale D320 speakers. Plus we review Overlord at the cinema and round-up...
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Best of AVForums: 3rd - 9th Nov, 2018
A recap of AVForums' news and reviews from the past week.
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ViewSonic PX747-4K DLP Projector Review
If you're looking for big screen 4K images for watching sporting events, films and gaming there are now quite a few 4K DLP projectors to choose from. So what does the ViewSonic do to stand out from the crowd?
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HDFury Vertex Review
The HDFury Vertex is technically an HDMI splitter and scaler, but that description simply doesn't do this AV Swiss Army Knife justice. Is there any HDMI issue it can't fix?
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AVForums Podcast: 5th November 2018
We review the Philips 803 and Sony AF9 OLED TVs, Ed preaches Electronic Music and Mark reviews Red Dead 2 and why it's not HDR. Plus film news and more...
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Best of AVForums: 27th Oct - 2nd Nov, 2018
A recap of AVForums' news and reviews from the past week.
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Downsizing? How to Replicate a Big Sound .... But Smaller.
Downsizing? Setting up a small mancave? What AV kit will replicate the quality sound of a big system but (whisper it) quieter and smaller? Post your suggestions here.
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Denon AVC-X6500H 11.2 AV Amplifier Review
The Denon AVC-X6500H is the company's latest mid-range AV amplifier, but how does it differ from the X6400 and what is IMAX Enhanced?
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What is IMAX Enhanced?
A new licensing and certification home entertainment programme has been announced called IMAX Enhanced, but is it just marketing or something entirely new?
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Should You Get a 4K Disc Player?
Is it worth getting a 4K disc payer even if you are not planning on getting (m)any 4K discs? Do players upscale well enough for your Blu-ray library to take on a new lease of life or should your TV be doing an adequate upscaling job anyway? What...
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AVForums Podcast: 29th October 2018
This week we review the Denon X6500 AV amplifier, finally discover what IMAX Enhanced is, get Ed's pick of the month for music, review Bohemian Rhapsody and wrap up the best of the month.
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Subwoofers: Ported or Sealed?
Subwoofers - ported or sealed cabinets? Which sounds the best and which annoys the dog the most? What are the pros and cons of each design and what should LFE fans be on the look out for? Pass on your expertise and experience here.
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Panasonic DP-UB9000 4K Blu-ray Player Review
Now that Oppo has gone, is Panasonic's THX-certified UB9000 the new 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player of choice for the discerning enthusiast?
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Apple Reportedly Planning Global Streaming TV Service
Apple are planning a global push to take on Netflix and Amazon in the video streaming market.
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Google Play Gives Free 4K Upgrades
Google Play will now upgrade HD and SD content to 4K HDR, for free, in some regions.
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John Lewis Ends DVD Player Sales
John Lewis ends DVD player sales. But should customers be buying Blu-Ray players instead?
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