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Steve Withers
Steve Withers (Twitter, Google+) is a professional calibrator and freelance journalist who regularly contributes to AVForums, reviewing audio and video products, writing articles, appearing on our podcast and presenting numerous videos.
Steve has been writing about audio and video products for nearly ten years and, along with AVForums, he also contributes to Tech Radar, Trusted Reviews, Pocket-lint, Home Cinema Choice, Hi-Fi Choice and Wired.
Steve is a professional audio and video calibrator who is Level 2 certified with THX, the Imaging Science Foundation (ISF) and the Home Acoustics Alliance (HAA). As such he remains abreast of all AV technology developments and the latest industry standards as we transition into a new era in home video and audio.
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Hisense A6200 (H50A6200UK) Review
The Hisense A6200 is incredibly cheap for a 4K HDR TV, but is there a catch or is this the budget TV of the year?
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Samsung HW-N850 Soundbar Review
The Samsung HW-N850 is identical to the N950 but without the rear wireless speakers, but is it a good alternative for those on a budget or do you need those surround channels?
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Sony HT-ZF9 Soundbar Review
Sony's HT-ZF9 soundbar not only supports both Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, but promises to deliver immersive audio from 3.1 channels thanks to its Vertical Surround Engine.
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LG SK10Y Soundbar Review
The LG SK10Y is the company's new flagship soundbar. It was developed with Meridian and includes Dolby Atmos processing, but a lack of DTS:X support puts it at a disadvantage.
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Bose SoundTouch 300 Soundbar Review
The Bose SoundTouch 300 soundbar delivers a big and open soundstage, but a lack of bass, setup issues, and a hefty price mar an otherwise great performance.
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Elipson Prestige Facet 6B BT Speaker Review
Elipson's Prestige Facet range is an updated version of the company's 70s classic. Does the multifaceted ring that surrounds the drivers make a difference and can the 6B BT deliver connected high fidelity?
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Tangent Spectrum W1 Speaker Review
The Spectrum W1 from Danish manufacturer Tangent, is a wireless multiroom speaker with Bluetooth and Google Chromecast built in, stylish looks and great sound quality.
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Hisense U9A (H75U9AUK) Review
The Hisense 75U9A ULED TV delivers a seriously big 75-inch screen that's also truly bright, with over a thousand dimming zones. But how does it compare to the more established brands?
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Acoustic Energy Aego BT2 Speaker Review
Acoustic Energy's Aego BT2 compact Bluetooth speaker promises portability and value, without compromising on sound quality.
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Sonos Beam Soundbar Review
The Sonos Beam soundbar is smaller, cheaper and arguably better than its predecessor.
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Samsung HW-N950 Soundbar Review
The Samsung HW-N950 builds on the success of the earlier HW-K950, but adds side speakers and DTS:X, for a complete 7.1.4-channel experience.
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REL HT/1003 Subwoofer Review
REL go full home theatre with the excellent HT/1003, an affordable subwoofer that delivers plenty of sonic boom for your buck.
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dARTS 535 Series Digital Theater Review
dARTS 535 Series Digital Theater offers a 7.2-channel amplifier and speaker system that has been perfectly calibrated in the factory, thus ensuring optimal performance in your room.
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Acurus ACT 4 AV Processor Review
The Acurus ACT 4 13.3-channel AV pre-amp processor brings clever design, flexibility and Dolby Atmos/DTS:X support to the high-end market, but how does it compare to the competition?
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Trinnov Audio Altitude16 AV Processor Review
The Trinnov Altitude16 promises unparalleled performance and flexibility with sixteen channels of processing and support for Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and Auro-3D.
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Q Acoustics 3050i Cinema Pack Review
Q Acoustics gives its 3000 Series an update, trickling down tech from the Concept 500 and delivering another cinema pack that combines a superb performance with great value.
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Samsung HW-N400 Soundbar Review
Samsung's HW-N400 entry-level model is nicely designed and very well made, but a lack of power and key features limits an otherwise decent soundbar.
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Hisense U7A (H65U7AUK) Review
The Hisense U7A is not only the company's mid-range model for 2018 but also the official TV for this year's FIFA World Cup. So is this the ideal TV to deliver your football fix this summer?
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Sony UBP-X700 4K Blu-ray Player Review
The Sony UBP-X700 is the company's latest 4K Blu-ray player and promises Dolby Vision support and a lower price point. So is this the disc spinner that Sony fans have been waiting for?
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Samsung HW-N650 Soundbar Review
Samsung's HW-N650 is their latest soundbar, building on the success of last year's models but adding a more panoramic sound thanks to acoustic beam technology.
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Focal Sib Evo Dolby Atmos Speaker Package Review
Focal's Sib Evo 5.1.2-channel speaker package has been specifically designed for object-based audio soundtracks like Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.
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Solo: A Star Wars Story Review
Solo finally arrives in cinemas after a very troubled production, and fills in the backstory to everyone's favourite Corellian space smuggler. But is this new entry in the Star Wars film franchise a welcome addition or a pointless prequel? Read...
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LG C8 (OLED65C8PLA) Review
LG's new 65-inch C8 OLED TV offers all the benefits of their higher range 2018 models but without the price tag. So is this the sweet spot for OLED TVs this year?
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Samsung Q9FN (QE65Q9FN) Review
Samsung's flagship Q9FN QLED 4K TV arrives with a full array backlight and the expectations of AV enthusiasts on its shoulders. Thankfully it doesn't disappoint.
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SVS PB-4000 Subwoofer Review
SVS's new 4000 Series adds more power than their 13-Ultra models and includes features found on their 16-Ultra models to produce a subwoofer that combines performance and value in order to deliver serious bass to a wider audience.
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Royole Moon AV Headset Review
Royole's Moon promises to be a virtual 3D mobile theatre but just how good is it and can you really use it when on the move?
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Arendal 1723 S THX 5.1 Speaker Package Review
Arendal Sound's new 1723 S range takes the performance of their Monitor, Center and Surround speakers and puts them in smaller cabinets, whilst adding THX Ultra certification at the same time.
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XTZ Spirit Series 5.1 Speaker Package Review
XTZ's Spirit Series brings performance and price to bear on the multi-channel speaker market with the Spirit 2, Spirit 6 and Spirit Sub12 forming a winning 5.1-channel combination.
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LG demo OLED and SUPER UHD 2018 TVs
LG held their first European wide TV event at their Madrid office, where they demonstrated the latest features on their 2018 OLED and SUPER UHD TVs.
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Arcam Dolby Atmos and Dirac Home Cinema Excellence
Arcam demo Dolby Atmos and Dirac Live in their new Centre of Cinematic Excellence but with a name like that they had better deliver!
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