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Professional content creators use it in the studio, Philips has TVs with it built-in and it’s one of the most affordable upgrades for getting more out of your TV watching experience - so what exactly is bias lighting and why is everyone talking about it?
Soundbar or AV Receiver – which one should you choose?
by Steve Withers
It's the age-old question: soundbar or AV receiver? We list the pros and cons, and find out if you really can put together a separates system for less than a 'bar and sub combo.
The biggest influence on sound quality is the room itself, and while you can physically mitigate the negative aspects with acoustic treatments, a software solution is easier. Lyngdorf's RoomPerfect room correction software claims to do exactly what it says on the tin.
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PROMOTED: 10 Reasons to love MusicCast
by AVForums
Yamaha want to give you 10 reasons why you should consider a MusicCast system in your home cinema or Hi-Fi system.
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.
This week we wonder if the world needs another Lord of the Rings franchise, albeit on TV this time. Sony announce OLED pricing, Steve reviews some home cinema speakers and a rather large sub, while Ed ponders life and best buy speakers that cost £2,500. Plus we review Rampage at the cinema and more...
This week we review the latest laser 4K projector from Sony, JVC announce their first 4K DLP projector, we lament the passing of OPPO and Ed reviews more music streaming services while hung-over. Plus we talk movies and the cinema.
This week we get a report from Steve about his visit to Madrid to see LG's new TV line-up. We also ask if your home is smart and does it need to be? Plus Cas Harlow joins us for the monthly round-up of the best albums, playlists, vinyl, cinema releases, discs and TV shows.
This week we discover the new demo facilities at Arcam HQ, Steve reviews a home cinema headset, Ed buys a new TV and wires up an AV receiver and Steve and Phil review Annihilation on Netflix.
This week the team are on message with round-ups of the latest TV news from Samsung, LG and Sony. Ed also tells us why CD is probably going to die soon and Mr. Botwright goes to the cinema!!
This week the guys survive the 'Beast from the East' and Storm Emma to talk AV amplifiers, projectors, albums, playlists and vinyl of the month. Plus movie news and the best films, discs and TV shows of the month.
This week Ed and Steve report back from the Bristol Sound and Vision Show with their thoughts on what they saw and the best demos. Plus we review Mute on Netflix and more...
This week Steve gives us the full run-down of what happened at the Panasonic European Convention including the TVs and AV gear that was announced. Ed wonders what is in store for HiFi in the year ahead, we review Black Panther & The Shape of Water at the cinema and discuss our favourite disaster movies.
This week Steve reports back from the Sony UK Trade Show, Ed gives us his album and playlists of the month, we discuss the Solo trailer and wonder if streaming will soon rule the world.
This week we discuss the expansion of Dolby Atmos on Sky Q, find out about a new short throw laser projector from Epson and look forward to the Bristol Sound Show. Plus we talk movies, discs, cinema releases and the films we're looking forward to in 2018.
This week Steve reports back from the Philips TV launch in Amsterdam, we discuss the Dolby Vision/HDR10+ debacle and also test out Dolby Cinema in Vegas. We wrap up with a spoiler heavy look at Star Wars: The Last Jedi.