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Sony’s TA-AN1000 is the first new AV amplifier from the Japanese tech giant in six years. Was it worth the wait?  

If music isn’t among your priorities, does this change the kind of speakers you might want to consider for movies, gaming, and sports? This thread raises a good number of set-up options and product recommendations.  

This week we review the Philips OLED+908 flagship TV, Ed looks at the Musical Fidelity A1 integrated amplifier. Plus we have your Q&A and the latest AV & Hi-Fi news...  

Monitor Audio has minted another generation of its Gold Series loudspeakers, this time the 5G. Did we find another rich vein in the Monitor Audio speaker mine? Dig in to the review to find out.  

Bowers & Wilkins quest for True Sound continues with the 8th generation 600 series. Have they chosen the correct chalice to drink from? Go on this listening adventure with us to find out.  

This week we review the Panasonic MZ1500 OLED and MX950 Mini LED TVs as well as an integrated amplifier from Parasound and a music streamer from Audiolab. Plus the latest AV news and competitions.  

The JBL Bar 1300 soundbar has a clever approach to the quality vs. convenience balance, though there's a significant outlay involved. Does this financial commitment get you the best of both worlds? We take a look.  

With a subwoofer pumping up the levels in a given room based on various factors, what are your options to ease the pressure and maintain both the performance and a comfortable listening experience?  

LG's 2023 USC9S soundbar targets the company's own LG OLED TVs as the perfect partner for a TV/home audio combi match made in heaven. So, is there any point in buying a USC9S if you don’t have an LG C3 or C2 TV?  

Samsung's second from top soundbar for 2023 looks like it will give the flagship a run for its money in terms of value and sound quality, is that the case?  

Samsung's flagship soundbar for 2023 features 11.1.4 channels, 22 drivers and a wireless subwoofer along with up-firing rear speakers. With wireless Dolby Atmos and Q-Symphony still in place from 2022, has Samsung really managed to eke out even more sound quality than last year’s class-leading Q990B?  

This week we review the Sony A95L QD OLED and Yamaha True X Dolby Atmos surround system plus recommended TV settings for streaming services while Ed dives into the best from the world of Hi-Fi.  

With a 5.1 set-up in place, forum member AlyCat was looking for an upgrade to go with a new Atmos-compatible receiver, so what are the best options in terms of speakers and placement?  

The new and improved ultra short throw model ups the brightness and swaps to a VIDAA U6 operating system.  

The new and improved two-way speakers are available as a Stereo pairing, or can be teamed up with their companion centre channel and subwoofer for a wider home cinema package.  

Marantz states that its new AV 10 processor and AMP 10 amplifier represent the pinnacle of the brand’s AV history. Given Marantz’s record of producing superb home cinema products, that’s quite a claim. Let’s see if it’s justified.  

This week we look at the Hisense U8K Mini LED TV and ask if Hisense and TCL are going to be the next Samsung and LG? Plus, Ed has the latest Hi-fi, news and reviews...  

The True X soundbar package arrived with quite the fanfare a couple of months ago. This one-below-flagship bar/sub/surround speaker package promises easy setup and great sound. Has Yamaha done it again?