In this special Podcast episode recorded on the 10th of February, we interview Arnaud Laborie - Founder and CEO of Trinnov, along with Arnaud Destinay, Benoit Munoz and Tom Garrett. We cover the history of the company, its R&D technologies and the products. This is an in-depth discussion that covers all the aspects of Trinnov and its room optimisation technologies.
Updated 26th February 2021: The Trinnov Altitude16 AV processor delivers remarkable performance and unparalleled flexibility with sixteen channels of processing, the incredible Trinnov Optimiser, and support for Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro, and Auro-3D.
100mm Planar Magnetic Drivers, Wireless PC and Console support, broadcast quality microphone, could the Penrose at £300 be the must buy gaming headset?
SVS continues its mission to bring its flagship subwoofer technologies to more and more bass fans with the launch of the Pro version of its most affordable 1000 models, the SB-1000 Pro and the PB-1000 Pro.
Remastered versions of Nioh and Nioh 2 for PS5. Relive the entire saga, including all DLC, with 4K resolution and up to 120fps gameplay. Data from PS4 versions can be transferred over to pick up where players left off.
This week we ask if a large screen HDR TV or a projector is best for a home cinema system and Greg looks at a TPLink whole house mesh Wi-Fi system for the home. Plus it is the end of the month so we round-up the best music, films and TV shows to watch...
Big Sky launches in the UK as Disney Plus's first Star Original, hitting you with the opening two episodes which try their best to give you enough shock-tactic revelations to get you hooked.
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. Audyssey Room Correction was one of the first, and remains hugely popular in affordable receivers and processors.
Pike delivers a strikingly sociopathic solo performance in this ultimately tonally inept dark crime comedy drama mystery thingy that Amazon scooped up on the sly.
Disney+ Star launches 23rd Feb: Everything you need to know
by Andy Bassett
The February 23rd launch of Disney’s Star channel on its Disney+ streaming service will bring a whole new choice of viewing and in some areas effectively double the amount of content available.
Updated: 26-Feb-2021: UK genre fans will be asking but one question this month, with the Snyder Cut of The Justice League airing on HBO Max on 18th March, will it be coming to Sky in March too?
What's new on Disney+ UK and Amazon Prime Video UK for March 2021
by Andy Bassett
Updated 25-Feb-2021: Disney and Amazon are bringing a couple of big gun movie releases to their streaming services for March in the form of Raya and the Last Dragon and Coming 2 America.
Updated 26-Feb-2021: March is going to be quite a battleground for the established streaming services with high profile offerings from Disney and Amazon Prime. So what will the Streaming Daddy bring to the March party to put the pipsqueaks in their place?
The Samsung Q800T is the third tier of the 2020 8K TV range and features the Quantum Processor 8K AI, Object Tracking Sound+, HDR10+ and the Samsung Tizen smart TV system with YouTube 8K. So is it time to move up in resolution? Let's find out...
In a world where integrated amplifiers are festooned with additional features, Musical Fidelity delivers an exercise in considered minimalism in the form of the M2si - does this focus pay off?
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. Anthem Room Correction (ARC Genesis) aims to do exactly what its name suggests.
The Paradigm Defiance V12 subwoofer not only offers a 12-inch driver and 250W of dynamic peak power, but also includes a remote app and Anthem Room Correction. The even better news is that all this cutting-edge subwoofery won't break the bank.
Philips announces 806, 856 and 706 OLED TVs for 2021
by Andy Bassett
New Philips OLED TVs for 2021 include the OLED 806, 856 and 706 models which debut a 77-inch screen, full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 and the latest 5th gen P5 picture processor. Last year’s OLED+935 sticks around too.
The VPL-VW590ES is a native 4K SXRD projector from Sony which replaces the outgoing VW570 and adds some new picture processing thanks to the X1 for Projector chip and some new HDR processing. So is it worth the upgrade for existing users and how does it compare to the JVC DLA-N5? Let's find out...
The Sony VPL-VW790ES 4K HDR SXRD projector keeps the same laser light source as the previous model, but adds a new X1 processor, and a Dynamic HDR Enhancer. It also drops the price, which is sure to please.
LG launches brighter G1 plus 83-inch C1 OLED TVs for 2021
by Phil Hinton
LG introduces a brighter OLED panel with its G1 OLEDs and an 83-inch screen size for the C1 OLED TVs at CES 2021. There's also a new webOS smart TV system and redesigned remote control, along with a Game Optimiser Menu system...
Panasonic introduces JZ2000 Flagship OLED TV with HCX Pro AI for 2021
by Phil Hinton
AVForums attended an online briefing for the new JZ2000 flagship OLED on Wednesday where Panasonic highlighted the features, picture quality and design changes for the 2021 model. We get HDMI 2.1 features for gaming and cinematic picture quality from the Custom Pro OLED Panel.
Sony 8K Z9J and 4K A90J, A80J, X95J and X90J TVs launched
by Phil Hinton
AVForums was invited to a press briefing from Sony UK on the 4th of January where the company announced its new line-up of 8K and 4K premium Bravia XR TVs. New models have XR Cognitive Processor, Google TV and exclusive streaming service BRAVIA CORE from Sony Pictures.