Samsung HW-Q950A soundbar adds room calibration for 2021
by Andy Bassett
An online pre CES event from Samsung has revealed the introduction of new S- and Q-series soundbars which will selectively include AirPlay 2, room calibration and Dolby Atmos compatibility for 2021.
The AVForums podcast returns with news from CES. We cover the latest TV announcements from Panasonic, Sony, Samsung, LG, TCL and Hisense as they unveil new 8K & 4K OLED, Mini LED, QNED and Micro LED TVs for 2021.
Panasonic introduces special edition SC-HTB01 gaming speaker
by Andy Bassett
Panasonic has unveiled a Final Fantasy special edition version of its 2.1-channel SC-HTB01 gaming speaker which can also double as a fully featured home cinema soundbar with support for Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and DTS: Virtual X.
Roku unveils its Roku TV Ready wireless soundbar reference design to enable OEM brands to create easy to use audio devices, especially for the streaming specialist’s ecosystem.
This week the AVForums podcast makes an unscheduled return as Christmas is locked down in the UK, so we’re back to talk all things AV, TV, Tech, Film, streaming and more.
This week we round-up our favourite AV and Hi-Fi kit and technologies, look back at the best movies, TV shows and 4K discs of the year and look forward to what we might see in 2021.
This week Phil and Steve discuss and review the Sony VPL-VW790ES and VPL-VW590ES native 4K projectors while Ed reviews the NAD M33 streaming amplifier and Cas gives us the latest TV show and movie reviews and news...
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Manhattan T3-R update adds Britbox
by Andy Bassett
The latest update to Manhattan’s T3-R Freeview Play smart recorder adds Britbox, third channel viewing and timeshifting, improved reminders and more.
This week we cover our Editor's Choice Awards for the best projectors and TVs of 2020 over a number of categories. Plus, Ed gives us his music choice of the week and Cas rounds-up the movie & TV show news and reviews.
US speaker manufacturer Klipsch is introducing four new soundbars to UK consumers in the shape of the Cinema 400, Cinema 600, Cinema 800 and Cinema 1200 lineup.
TCL has unveiled a trio of affordable soundbars for UK TV viewers including the TS6100 and TS6110 which are available now plus the TS8111 coming early next year.
This week Ed takes us through the best Hi-Fi products of 2020, we also have an interview with Chris Mullins from Sony Professional about the latest native Sony 4K projectors, plus there's the best of the month for music, movies and TV shows.
This week Steve and Phil discuss the winners of the Best Home AV products of 2020 in our Editor's Choice Awards. Plus, Ed reviews the Bowers & Wilkins 705 Signature Loudspeakers along with Cas' round-up of the film and TV show news and reviews.