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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 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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Epson EH-LS100 Laser LCD Projector Review
Epson's new EH-LS100 is limited to 1080p but offers Ultra Short Throw Laser Projection at a previously unattainable price. So is this latest addition to their line-up a viable alternative to a TV?
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Sony announce pricing on XF90 4K HDR TVs
Sony have announced the pricing on their new XF90 Series of 4K HDR LED LCD TVs and it's fairly competitive for a full array backlight with local dimming and the X1 Extreme processor.
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Denon AVC-X8500H 13.2 Channel AV Amplifier Review
In our exclusive review we put Denon's new AVC-X8500H through its paces and find an AV amplifier that takes multi-channel surround sound to another level with 13 channels of built-in amplification and 13.1-channel processing, resulting in an...
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Panasonic release OLED firmware update to fix motion stutter
Panasonic have finally released a firmware update for their OLED TVs that is intended to fix the motion stutter reported by some owners.
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Sony STR-DN1080 7.2-Channel AV Receiver Review
Sony's STR-DN1080 is a 7-channel AV receiver that supports both Dolby Atmos and DTS:X and despite some limitations it offers exceptional value.
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Panasonic expands 4K TV line-up with new LCDs at European Convention
Panasonic used their 100th anniversary European Convention to expand their TV line beyond OLED, adding four new LED LCD ranges with IPS panels and HDR10+ support.
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Panasonic announces DP-UB9000 Ultra HD Blu-ray Player
Panasonic surprised attendees at their 2018 European Convention by announcing the high-end DP-UB9000 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Player with Dolby Vision and HDR10+ support.
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The Best 4K Blu-rays of 2018
The first quarter of any year is always good for big titles arriving on disc and 2018 is no exception, so here are the 4K Blu-rays that are worth picking up between now and the end of March.
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Sony's 2018 AV line-up boasts Dolby Atmos and Vision
Sony's new AV line-up for 2018 includes an Ultra HD Blu-ray player that supports Dolby Vision and soundbars and AV receives that support both Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.
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Sony launch 2018 OLED and LCD TV line-up for UK
Sony held a UK press launch for their 2018 OLED and LCD TV line-up and whilst the new models look good the big question is what happened with the Dolby Vision firmware update?
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The 25 Most Anticipated Films of 2018
It's shaping up to be another blockbuster year at the cinema with sequels, reboots, remakes, adaptations and comic book movies galore. So here's our choice for the most anticipated films of 2018.
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Solo: A Star Wars Story Trailer Finally Arrives
Solo: A Star Wars Story opens in just over three months but until now there hasn't been a trailer. Why so late? Who knows but now that the trailer is here, what do you think?
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Philips talk OLED and LCD TVs, P5 processing and HDR10+
We speak to Philips's picture guru Danny Tack about the new features on their latest OLED and LCD TVs, talk HDR10+ and take a closer look at their new line-up.
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Philips 65PUS6503 LED 4K TV Preview
Philips's entry-level LCD 4K TV in their 2018 line-up is represented by the 6503 which still supports HDR, includes Ambilight and uses their new Saphi Smart TV platform.
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Philips 55PUS6503 LED 4K TV Preview
The 6503 is the entry level model in Philips's 2018 LCD 4K TV line-up but it still supports HDR, includes Ambilight and uses their new Saphi Smart TV platform.
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Philips 55PUS7303 LED 4K TV Preview
The lower end of Philips's mid-range 7000 Series is represented by the 7303 but it still includes a VA panel, direct LED backlight, P5 processor, Ambilight and the Android Smart TV platform.
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Philips 65PUS7303 LED 4K TV preview
The 7303 represents the lower end of Philips's mid-range 7000 Series but still includes a VA panel, direct LED backlight, P5 processor, Ambilight and the Android Smart TV platform.
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