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    Home AV Products of 2023/24 - Editor's Choice Awards

    by AVForums
    Home AV Products of 2023/24 - Editor's Choice Awards
    We’ve looked back and picked our favourite Home AV products which we’ve reviewed and recommended for the 2023-24 period, so check out our Editor’s Choice Award winners for your next AV or home cinema project.  
  • TV

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    TVs and Projectors of 2023/24 - Editor's Choice Awards

    by Phil Hinton
    TVs and Projectors of 2023/24 - Editor's Choice Awards
    We once again round-up our favourite TVs and projectors from the year and present our winners to you. Will you agree or disagree with our choices? It has certainly been the toughest year yet to name the absolute best...  
  • Movies & TV Shows

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    Best Movies, TV and 4K Blu-rays of 2023 - Editor's Choice Awards

    by Cas Harlow
    Best Movies, TV and 4K Blu-rays of 2023 - Editor's Choice Awards
    The movies team takes a look back at 2023, highlighting some of the best theatrical and streaming movie releases TV shows, and 4K discs, as well as the studios behind them.  
  • TV

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    Best TVs of 2022 - Editor's Choice Awards

    by Phil Hinton
    Best TVs of 2022 - Editor's Choice Awards
    2022 has seen the launch of a new display technology, brightness increases in OLED panels and general improvements across image processing, features and smart TV operating systems. Which manufacturers and models have made the best of all of this?  
  • Home AV

    604

    JVC DLA-N7 4K D-ILA Projector Review

    by Steve Withers
    JVC DLA-N7 4K D-ILA Projector Review
    UPDATED: Thanks to another major firmware release, we have revised our review of the JVC DLA-N7B, the mid-range model in the company's N Series of 4K HDR D-ILA projectors.  
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  • Home AV

    121

    JVC DLA-NX9 4K Projector Review

    by Phil Hinton
    JVC DLA-NX9 4K Projector Review
    The NX9 is a 4K native and 8K e-shift projector featuring new 0.69-inch native 4K D-ILA device. It has a 100mm diameter, 18 element, all-glass lens and supports HDR10 using Auto Tone Mapping and Frame Adapt. UPDATED to add video review.  
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  • TV

    241

    LG C9 (OLED77C9) 4K OLED TV Review

    by Steve Withers
    LG C9 (OLED77C9) 4K OLED TV Review
    LG’s 77-inch C9 is a featured-packed 4K OLED TV that promises a superior big screen performance at a surprisingly affordable price.  
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  • Home AV

    411

    Denon AVR-X3600H 9.2 Channel AV Receiver Review

    by Phil Hinton
    Denon AVR-X3600H 9.2 Channel AV Receiver Review
    The Denon X3600 is a 9.2 channel 4K Ultra HD AV receiver with Dolby Atmos, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization Technology, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X and the new IMAX Enhanced system. It also works with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple Siri for seamless voice control. So is this the best AVR for under £1000?  
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  • TV

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    Panasonic GZ950 4K OLED TV Review

    by Phil Hinton
    Panasonic GZ950 4K OLED TV Review
    The Panasonic GZ950 offers all of the image processing and accuracy of the higher models in the range, but ditches the custom OLED panel of the GZ2000 as well as the speakers from that and soundbar from the GZ1500. So, does it feel like the GZ950 misses out on the sound and brightness, or is this the true dark horse bargain TV set of 2019? Let's find out.  
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  • Hi-Fi

    203

    Amazon Music HD Review

    by Ed Selley
    Amazon Music HD Review
    Amazon has arrived in the world of lossless and Hi-Res audio (and promises to go even further in the future). Is this an audiophile bargain or a cynical headline grab?  
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  • Hi-Fi

    49

    Focal Kanta No1 Speaker Review

    by Ed Selley
    Focal Kanta No1 Speaker Review
    The Kanta range is where Focal’s more mass market technologies combine with their high end features at an almost terrestrial price point - is this their perfect combination?  
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  • TV

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    LG C9 (OLED65C9) 4K OLED TV Review

    by Phil Hinton
    LG C9 (OLED65C9) 4K OLED TV Review
    LG's new 65-inch C9 OLED 4K TV boasts all the same features found on last year's models but adds the Alpha 9 Gen 2 processor, HDMI 2.1, Amazon Alexa, AirPlay2 and HomeKit.  
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  • TV

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    Panasonic GZ2000 4K OLED TV Review

    by Phil Hinton
    Panasonic GZ2000 4K OLED TV Review
    The Panasonic GZ2000 is a high-end 4K OLED TV with the new HCX PRO Intelligent processor and it supports HDR10, HLG, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision. It also has a soundbar tuned by Technics and support for Dolby Atmos with upward-firing speakers. So does it offer enough quality for the high-end price tag?  
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  • TV

    104

    Philips 984 (65OLED984) 4K TV Review

    by Steve Withers
    Philips 984 (65OLED984) 4K TV Review
    The Philips OLED+ 984 is the company's latest flagship 4K TV that not only boasts Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Dolby Atmos, Android and 4-sided Ambilight, but also a custom-built B&W sound system.  
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  • Hi-Fi

    126

    NAD M10 BluOS Streaming Amplifier Review

    by Ed Selley
    NAD M10 BluOS Streaming Amplifier Review
    NAD has built an all-in-one system that promises to take the fight to the best in class - can the M10 deliver on the potential of its outstanding specification?  
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  • Home AV

    424

    BenQ W2700 4K DLP Projector Review

    by Phil Hinton
    BenQ W2700 4K DLP Projector Review
    The latest 4K DLP projector to use the new upgraded 0.47" TI DMD, the W2700 promises wide colour gamut coverage, 100% Rec.709 and HDR playback, but can it actually manage that? Let's find out...  
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  • Home AV

    111

    Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Review

    by Steve Withers
    Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Review
    The Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar arrives on the back of plenty of fanfare and hyperbole-filled reviews that make it sound like the Second Coming. So is this soundbar really the best thing since sliced bread?  
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  • Hi-Fi

    46

    Naim Mu-so 2nd Generation Review

    by Ed Selley
    Naim Mu-so 2nd Generation Review
    Naim has revised the Mu-so with some useful new features and some aesthetic tweaks - is this still the all-in-one to beat?  
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  • Hi-Fi

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    Bowers & Wilkins Formation Wedge Review

    by Ed Selley
    Bowers & Wilkins Formation Wedge Review
    Bowers & Wilkins says its Formation Series is the most advanced multiroom system on the market but can the most affordable model deliver on the promise?  
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  • Home AV

    209

    BK Electronics P12-300SB-PR Subwoofer Review

    by Steve Withers
    BK Electronics P12-300SB-PR Subwoofer Review
    The BK Electronic P12-300SB-PR subwoofer benefits from the company's experience and direct retail model to deliver a winning combination of performance and value.  
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  • Hi-Fi

    101

    Technics SL-1500C Turntable Review

    by Ed Selley
    Technics SL-1500C Turntable Review
    Technics has taken their hefty direct drive motor system and put it in an affordable domestically orientated turntable called the SL-1500C. Time to see how it fares.  
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  • Hi-Fi

    3

    Polk S15e Standmount Speaker Review

    by Ed Selley
    Polk S15e Standmount Speaker Review
    Fresh from their work making soundbars, Polk has given their S Series speakers a more European flavour - is the result any good?  
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  • TV

    153

    Samsung Q70R (QE55Q70R) QLED Review

    by Phil Hinton
    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+.  
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  • Home AV

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    Samsung HW-Q90R Soundbar Review

    by Steve Withers
    Samsung HW-Q90R Soundbar Review
    The Samsung HW-Q90R changes the model number making it easier to pair with the company's QLED TVs, but retains Atmos/DTS:X and rear speakers. It also has an upgraded subwoofer that promises an even better 7.1.4 performance.  
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  • TV

    249

    Samsung Q90R (QE65Q90R) QLED TV Review

    by Phil Hinton
    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?  
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  • Hi-Fi

    24

    Tangent Ampster BT II Integrated Amp Review

    by Ed Selley
    Tangent Ampster BT II Integrated Amp Review
    Tangent has been busy refining their Ampster and giving it some supporting source equipment - is this a lifestyle trinket or the point where serious Hi-Fi gets going?  
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  • Home AV

    107

    SVS SB-3000 Subwoofer Review

    by Steve Withers
    SVS SB-3000 Subwoofer Review
    SVS's latest subwoofer the SB-3000 uses a new high-excursion 13-inch driver and promises an 'iron fist inside a velvet glove'. Hyperbole or fact? Let's find out if it lands a KO punch.  
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  • Home AV

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    REL HT/1205 Subwoofer Review

    by Steve Withers
    REL HT/1205 Subwoofer Review
    REL continues its return to the home theatre market with the HT/1205, another excellent subwoofer from a company that's synonymous with deep bass.  
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  • Hi-Fi

    118

    Roon Music Playback Software Review

    by Ed Selley
    Roon Music Playback Software Review
    Roon promises nothing less than the ultimate user experience for streaming and computer audio, does it deliver on those bold claims?  
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  • Home AV

    87

    Definitive Technology BP9000 Series 5.4.4 Speaker Package Review

    by Steve Withers
    Definitive Technology BP9000 Series 5.4.4 Speaker Package Review
    Definitive Technology's BP9000 Series includes a range of floorstanders with built-in subwoofers, dedicated centre speakers, and upward-firing modules for Atmos/DTS:X.  
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  • Home AV

    20

    Polk Command Bar Soundbar Review

    by Steve Withers
    Polk Command Bar Soundbar Review
    The Polk Command Bar isn't just a great-sounding 2.1-channel unit with a host of useful features and a cracking price, it's got Amazon's Alexa literally built in.  
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  • Home AV

    21

    Monitor Audio Monitor 5.1 Speaker Package Review

    by Steve Withers
    Monitor Audio Monitor 5.1 Speaker Package Review
    The Monitor Audio Monitor is the company's latest entry-level speaker range that boasts a confusing moniker and unusually-coloured drivers. This Monitor 5.1 system is competitively priced but is orange the new black?  
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  • Hi-Fi

    26

    Audio Technica ATH-M50xBT Over-ear Bluetooth Headphone Review

    by Ed Selley
    Audio Technica ATH-M50xBT Over-ear Bluetooth Headphone Review
    What happens when you take a headphone that was designed to be wired and make it wireless? Thanks to Audio Technica, we can now find out.  
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  • Home AV

    13

    Bowers & Wilkins 600 Series 5.1 Speaker Package Review

    by Steve Withers
    Bowers & Wilkins 600 Series 5.1 Speaker Package Review
    The Bowers & Wilkins 600 Series is an entry-level set of speakers that incorporate the new Continuum driver into a more affordable cabinet. There's no denying this system offers value, but how does it perform?  
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  • Hi-Fi

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    Naim Uniti Nova All-in-One System Review

    by Ed Selley
    Naim Uniti Nova All-in-One System Review
    The flagship of the Naim All-in-One range, the Uniti Nova moves into a realm that buys some some serious separate systems - does it stack up?  
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  • Hi-Fi

    12

    Rega Planar 8 Turntable Review

    by Ed Selley
    Rega Planar 8 Turntable Review
    Rega's latest turntable takes theories they have been working on for years and brings them to a near terrestrial price point - does it work?  
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  • Hi-Fi

    37

    Musical Fidelity M6 500i Integrated Amplifier Review

    by Ed Selley
    Musical Fidelity M6 500i Integrated Amplifier Review
    How much power does an audio system need? If you’re Musical Fidelity, the answer is apparently ‘lots’ if the M6 500i is anything to go by.  
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  • Hi-Fi

    67

    Monitor Audio Gold 100 Standmount Speaker Review

    by Ed Selley
    Monitor Audio Gold 100 Standmount Speaker Review
    Monitor Audio has launched the 5th generation of their Gold loudspeakers. Does the smallest member - the Gold 100 - shake up the premium standmount market?  
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  • Hi-Fi

    8

    AKG N5005 In-Ear Monitor Review

    by Ed Selley
    AKG N5005 In-Ear Monitor Review
    The high end earphone market has exploded in recent years and AKG has developed a new flagship with one eye firmly on the future.  
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  • Home AV

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    Panasonic DP-UB820 4K Blu-ray Player Review

    by Steve Withers
    Panasonic DP-UB820 4K Blu-ray Player Review
    The Panasonic UB820 includes most of the features found on the flagship UB9000, but at a considerably lower price. Is this 4K disc player the bargain it appears to be?  
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