Home Cinema Choice Magazine - January 2023

In this issue

The latest issue of Home Cinema Choice is our special Yearbook edition, where we celebrate the hardware and software that’s blown us away over the last twelve months. The extended reviews section covers everything from 4K TVs and projectors to subwoofers and soundbars; from speaker systems and AV receivers to headphones, media streamers and more. If you’re looking for new kit – whatever your budget – then this is the place to start.

On the software side, our annual Movie Awards showcases the Blu-rays and 4K platters that are essential additions to your collection, from blockbuster sci-fi flicks and animations to TV series and cult classics. We also check out new releases including Nope, The Driver’s 4K restoration and Universal’s latest ‘Classic Monsters’ boxset, plus celebrate 40 years of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.

Elsewhere, we check grab an exclusive in-depth review of Primare’s new SPA25 receiver, check out four fabulous rooms from HCC readers, revisit a stunning professional cinema install, and soak up an evening of James Bond music at Abbey Road Studios…

Plus all the usual opinions, news, disc reviews and competitions. Enjoy the show!

Bigger DALI Phantom M

Install range gains new model promising a step-up in size and sound

1 min

The Stage is set by JBL

Affordable series of speakers and subs wants to make waves...

1 min

MOVIE AWARDS

In our annual movie awards, we throw a spotlight on the best Blu-ray and 4K Blu-ray releases of the last 12 months, including fresh-faced blockbusters, remastered classics, bumper boxsets and TV treats. We also pick our fight of the year, gaming delight, must-see bonus feature and more - plus chuck in a selection of fave quotes...

8 mins

Home cinema from all angles

CEDIA Awards judges praised this cinema room's innovative lighting design and hidden sound system. Daniel Sait reports

1 min

Slick and smart Swedish receiver

Mark Craven is blown away by the music and movie skills of Primare's luxuriously styled nine-channel AVR

6 mins

Yamaha RX-A6A

Mark Craven samples the expansive sound - and specification - of an upper-tier nine-channel AV receiver

3 mins

Anthem AVM 90

Steve Withers has an object-based audio ball with the Canadian corp's high-end AV processor

3 mins

Denon AVR-X1700H

Entry-level X Series AV receiver thrills John Archer with its advanced connectivity and energetic audio

3 mins

Emotiva BasX A5

Part of Emotiva's BasX range of affordable AV, the A5 amplifier gives Mark Craven five potent power channels to play with

4 mins

LG OLED65C2

Bringing Evo screen tech to LG's C Series is a bright idea, says Steve May - but choose your presets wisely...

3 mins

Philips 650LED+937

This Philips set really does deliver on its all-in-one home cinema promise, says Steve May

3 mins

GoldenEar BRX

Mark Craven enjoys the highs and lows of a premium compact 5.1 system from the American audio marque

3 mins

Bowers & Wilkins Panorama 3

This neat all-in-one soundbar excels with music and big movie audio, says Steve May

3 mins

JVC DLA-NZ7

JVC's 'entry-level' native 4K laser PJ lacks serious competition - Steve Withers wonders if it might be in a class of its own

3 mins

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Home Cinema Choice Magazine Description:

Since 1995 Home Cinema Choice has been the must-buy magazine for AV enthusiasts. Published thirteen times a year, each issue provides in-depth, detailed reviews of the hardware products on your shortlist – from hi-def/4K televisions and projectors to AV receivers, speakers, Blu-ray players, soundbars and more. We also travel the world seeking out the latest tech and trends, provide advice and inspiration for your own cinema project and reveal the Blu-rays and DVDs you'll want to add to your collection.