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    JBL BAR 1300 Soundbar Review

    by John Archer
    JBL BAR 1300 Soundbar Review
    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.  
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    LG USC9S Soundbar Review

    by John Archer
    LG USC9S Soundbar Review
    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?  
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    Samsung HW-Q930C Soundbar Review

    by John Archer
    Samsung HW-Q930C Soundbar Review
    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?  
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    Samsung HW-Q990C Soundbar Review

    by John Archer
    Samsung HW-Q990C Soundbar Review
    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?  
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    AVForums Podcast: 23rd October 2023

    by Phil Hinton
    AVForums Podcast: 23rd October 2023
    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.  
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    Marantz AV 10 Processor and AMP 10 Amplifier Review

    by Doug Pyper
    Marantz AV 10 Processor and AMP 10 Amplifier Review
    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.  
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    Yamaha True X Bar 40A Soundbar Package Review

    by Martin Dew
    Yamaha True X Bar 40A Soundbar Package Review
    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?  
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    Focal Theva Home Cinema Speaker Package Review

    by Doug Pyper
    Focal Theva Home Cinema Speaker Package Review
    Focal's Theva system promises to "spatialise" listening experiences, which certainly sounds like it might be a good thing. We put the speakers through their paces to find out just how good.  
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    Formovie Theater Ultra Short Throw Projector Review

    by Phil Hinton
    Formovie Theater Ultra Short Throw Projector Review
    Boasting a good line-up of features, including Dolby Vision support and audio by Bowers & Wilkins, does the Formovie Theater live up to the praise from the online hype machine?  
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    BenQ W4000i (HT4550i) 4K 4LED DLP Projector Review

    by Phil Hinton
    BenQ W4000i (HT4550i) 4K 4LED DLP Projector Review
    Offering a factory-calibrated Filmmaker Mode, 4LED light source for instant on/off and a claimed 3200 lumens, plus, advanced HDR tone mapping and claims of decent black levels, can the BenQ W4000i live up to the flagship billing? Let's find out...  
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    REL 212/SX Subwoofer Review

    by Martin Dew
    REL 212/SX Subwoofer Review
    The REL 212/SX subwoofer is big, tall, heavy and shiny. Like many of the company’s subs, it is finished to perfection. But the latter is a secondary consideration, what most of us want to know is if it can truly deliver the best low end for music and movies…  
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    Yamaha RX-A4A 7.2 Channel AV Receiver Review

    by Martin Dew
    Yamaha RX-A4A 7.2 Channel AV Receiver Review
    The Yamaha RX-A4A is one of the Japanese company’s budget-to-mid-price receivers. If you’ve saved up a bit of cash and are thinking of going multi-channel in the living room, will the A4A prove to be the magic bullet?  
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    Sennheiser Ambeo Mini Soundbar Review

    by Simon Lucas
    Sennheiser Ambeo Mini Soundbar Review
    Sennheiser shrinks its Ambeo soundbar formula down to a size and price that at least a few more people can deal with…  
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    Ascendo Home Cinema Speaker Package Review

    by Doug Pyper
    Ascendo Home Cinema Speaker Package Review
    Ascendo Immersive Audio has quite a bit of buzz about it at present, both for its stratospherically priced offerings and the ‘entry-level’ passive system, tested here. Should we believe the hype?  
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    Primare A35.8 Eight Channel Power Amplifier Review

    by Martin Dew
    Primare A35.8 Eight Channel Power Amplifier Review
    When you move into the realm of home cinema separates, you’ll need to stump up for amplifiers. If the set-up is 16 channels, that can mean a big investment. But on the upside, good power amplifiers are the components most likely to stick around on your rack for a lifetime. Can the Primare A35.8 be one such component?  
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    Samsung HW-Q800C Dolby Atmos Soundbar Review

    by John Archer
    Samsung HW-Q800C Dolby Atmos Soundbar Review
    As the most expensive soundbar in Samsung’s 2023 range to not ship with included rear speakers, the HW-Q800C has a potentially tricky job on its hands winning over hearts, minds and ears as successfully as the brand’s full surround sound options. Can it pull a rabbit out of the audio hat?  
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    Earthquake CP-8 Subwoofer Review

    by Martin Dew
    Earthquake CP-8 Subwoofer Review
    Earthquake has the best name ever for a subwoofer company. Its low-rise CP-8 subwoofer - the letters standing for Couch Potato - is designed to sit under your sofa or…er…bed. Note, it’s not a transducer or seat shaker, but rather a conventional sub. It therefore promises accurate low-end grunt for movies and to act as a great music companion. But can the CP-8 be all things to all people?  
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    VIDEO: BenQ W2710i 4K DLP Projector Review

    by Phil Hinton
    VIDEO: BenQ W2710i 4K DLP Projector Review
    We give you our video review of the BenQ W2710i 4K DLP Projector designed for use in a dark room for critical movie watching.  

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