-
Phil Hinton
Phil Hinton (Twitter, Google+) has managed the editorial content on AVForums since 2002. With the assistance of AVForums founder Stuart Wright, he established and built the editorial section starting with DVD reviews and news. Over the last 12 years it has grown substantially to include new subject areas such as home cinema, tech and gaming along with regular podcasts and videos.
As Editor-in-chief, he is responsible for all news stories, articles, reviews, podcasts and videos produced by the site in all the subject areas.The editorial content produced by AVForums covers all aspects of home entertainment including home cinema, technology, games and movies. In order to help with the accuracy and objectivity of AVForums reviews, Phil is also a fully qualified video calibrator.
After leaving school, Phil studied radio/TV production & journalism at college, before leaving home at 17 and working in a number of jobs. He has had a keen interest in home cinema from the early days of Pro-logic & LaserDisc. In 1998 Phil joined the Police in a career that lasted 10 years. It was during that period that he started building the editorial in his spare time and finally joined AVForums full time as Editor-in-chief in 2008. His passions include cars, home cinema, movies, music, photography & film making.
-
9
Sony AG9/A9G (KD-55AG9) OLED TV Review
Sony's latest MASTER Series flagship OLED TV, the AG9 (A9G), promises excellent accuracy to the industry standards with class-leading motion and video processing. Does it deliver?
-
8
Panasonic GX800 (TX-58GX800) 4K LED LCD TV Review
Offering Dolby Vision and HDR10+ together in the same TV along with Atmos sound and a very reasonable price, can this edge-lit LED LCD TV from Panasonic make the grade?
-
AVForums Podcast: 19th August 2019
Once upon a time in...podcast land, we talk Klipsch soundbars, AKG headphones along with Sharp and Samsung LCD TVs. Plus, we review Once Upon a Time in...Hollywood with SPOILERS.
-
9
Panasonic GZ1500 (TX-55GZ1500B) 4K OLED TV Review
The GZ1500B features the HCX Pro Intelligent processor and Dolby Atmos audio is supported via a Blade speaker built into the TV, plus, for the first time, both HDR10+ and Dolby Vision dynamic metadata HDR formats are supported. A Netflix...
-
AVForums Podcast: 12th August 2019
This week we review a soundbar from Sennheiser, a new Hi-Fi product from Naim and a 4K projector from BenQ. Plus, we look forward to the latest movies and 4K discs and ask what films we would like to see get made.
-
AVForums Podcast: 5th August 2019
This week we look at a soundbar from LG and the Foundation Wedge from B&W, round-up the best TV from July and give you a full-on spoiler review of Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw.
-
AVForums Podcast: 29th July 2019
The podcast returns after our holiday and we review new Citation speakers from Harman Kardon and preview the GZ1500 OLED TV from Panasonic that is with Phil for review. Plus, we cover the best of the month.
-
8
Sony AG8 (KD-55AG8) 4K OLED Review
The Sony AG8 is the company's latest midrange 4K Ultra HD OLED TV with the X1 Extreme processor and support for HDR10, HLG and Dolby Vision.
-
AVForums Podcast: 8th July 2019
This week Ed talks about his recent injuries, we announce our summer holidays, Phil reviews a Panasonic TV and Steve looks at a BK subwoofer, while Ed reviews Hi-Fi product.
-
AVForums Podcast: 1st July 2019
This week in an eight-hour special, Steve reviews some Klipsch Reference speakers, Ed reviews some headphones and Phil looks at the Sony AG8 OLED TV. Plus we wrap up the best of the month... (it's not eight hours long but it feels like it).
-
9
Yamaha RX-A3080 AV Receiver Review
The RX-A3080 is the latest flagship AV Receiver from Yamaha for 2019. It includes Surround:AI technology but does it offer enough new features and an improved sound over previous models? Let's find out in our in-depth video review.
-
AVForums Podcast: 24th June 2019
This week we have reviews of a Yamaha RX-A1080 AVR from Steve and a Primare I15 Prisma from Ed. Cas reviews Toy Story 4 at the cinema and we discuss the best films set in New York.
-
9
Sony VPL-VW870ES 4K SXRD Laser Projector Review
This native 4K projector from Sony costs a staggering £25,000 and uses a Z-Phosphor laser light source. So does the performance match that massive price tag?
-
8
Samsung Q70R (QE55Q70R) QLED Review
It may be second from bottom in the 2019 QLED range, but the Q70R doesn't miss out on all the recent advances including the 4K Quantum Processor, FALD backlight with 50 zones of local dimming and HDR10+.
-
AVForums Podcast: 17th June 2019
This week we report back from the 8K Summit held in New York, Phil gets hands-on with the Panasonic GZ2000 OLED TV, Ed reviews some Polk speakers and Mark wraps-up the E3 news.
-
7
Sony XG95 (KD-55XG9505) 4K TV Review
The XG95 is the top end LED LCD TV from the company for 2019 boasting the X1 Ultimate chipset, Netflix calibrated mode, Acoustic multi-audio, Dolby Vision and Xtended Dynamic Range Pro, to name just a few features, so can it live up to the hype?
-
AVForums Podcast: 3rd June 2019
This week we see a young Ed from 20 years ago, Steve reports on his gigging at 50, we review the Sony XG95 TV and some Samsung soundbars along with Godzilla at the cinema. Plus, it's the end of the month round-up for music, films and TV.
-
9
Marantz SR7013 AV Receiver Review
The latest AV Receiver from Marantz has many of the same features as its predecessor, with up to date connections for 4K HDR including Dolby Vision & HLG, along with all current immersive formats and IMAX Enhanced. So is it any good?
-
AVForums Podcast: 20th May 2019
This week we get the low down on TV market research from IHS Markit and if 8K has a future, plus industry news including Onkyo and Pioneer joining Sound United. We review John Wick Chapter 3 at the cinema and wrap up with more Disney news...
-
9
Samsung Q90R (QE65Q90R) QLED TV Review
Samsung's latest flagship 4K LCD TV boasts new ultimate viewing angles to rival OLED screens, plus Quantum AI processing for upscaling video sources along with local dimming and a full FALD panel. So is it the best in class?
-
8
Vivitek HK2288 4K DLP Projector Review
The Vivitek HK2288 is a projector that has been on the market for over a year now, but with a recent price drop to half of its original cost, is it now the 4K DLP bargain? Let's find out...
-
AVForums Podcast: 13th May 2019
This week we review the Samsung Q90R 4K TV, round-up the latest subwoofer reviews, hear about headphones that adapt to your hearing and get a show report from Munich High End. We also review Avengers: Endgame with spoilers...
-
AVForums Podcast: 29th April 2019
This week we report back from the Bowers & Wilkins Formation launch, review a subwoofer from Fyne Audio and discuss Roon music software. Plus, we touch on Avengers Endgame with no plot or spoilers and get the best of the month.
-
VIDEO: Bowers & Wilkins Formation Suite launch event
We travel to London to attend the UK launch event for the new B&W Formation Suite. The five new products break new ground for the company and we interview Andy Kerr to get the full details of what the products can do and why they are so unique...
-
VIDEO: Hisense OLED and LED TV line-up for 2019
We pay a visit to Hisense HQ in Leeds to find out more about the brand and their plans for 2019, including the launch of their first ever OLED TV in the UK and that most of their premium range will be Dolby Vision ready.
-
9
Marantz NR1509 AV Receiver Review
The Marantz NR1509 AVR delivers 5.2 channels with support for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. It has 6 HDMI inputs and is fully compatible with the latest 4K Ultra HD video specifications, including Dolby Vision. So is this the perfect step...
-
AVForums Podcast: 15th April 2019
This week some of the team get excited for the return of GoT, we have reviews of the KEF LSX speakers and a soundbar from Polk. Phil loses two hours of his life watching Hellboy and we also hate-talk Star Wars...
-
AVForums Podcast: 8th April 2019
This week we discuss LG's latest OLED TVs now availability and pricing have been announced, the BBC will be streaming the FA Cup in 4K UHD, Ed's playlist is now available on Spotify and it's Record Store Day this coming weekend. Plus, we review...
-
LG 2019 TV line-up pricing and availability
LG has just announced their full TV line-up for the UK, including pricing and availability.
-
AVForums Podcast: 1st April 2019
This week we have reviews of a 4K DLP projector from Vivitek, a home theatre cinema sound system from Definitive Technology and the M-DAC Nano from AudioLab. Plus the latest movie and disc news...
Search