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KEF KF92
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KEF KF92

KEF applies Newton's Third Law to its dual-driver bassmaker, so Steve Withers searches for his lab coat and Godzilla disc

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3 mins  |
January 2023
Bowers & Wilkins Panorama 3
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Bowers & Wilkins Panorama 3

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

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3 mins  |
January 2023
JVC DLA-NZ7
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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

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3 mins  |
January 2023
GoldenEar BRX
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GoldenEar BRX

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

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3 mins  |
January 2023
Philips 650LED+937
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Philips 650LED+937

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

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3 mins  |
January 2023
LG OLED65C2
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LG OLED65C2

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

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3 mins  |
January 2023
Emotiva BasX A5
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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

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4 mins  |
January 2023
Denon AVR-X1700H
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Denon AVR-X1700H

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

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3 mins  |
January 2023
Anthem AVM 90
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Anthem AVM 90

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

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3 mins  |
January 2023
Yamaha RX-A6A
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Yamaha RX-A6A

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

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3 mins  |
January 2023
Slick and smart Swedish receiver
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Slick and smart Swedish receiver

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

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6 mins  |
January 2023
Home cinema from all angles
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Home cinema from all angles

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

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1 min  |
January 2023
MOVIE AWARDS
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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...

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8 mins  |
January 2023
The Stage is set by JBL
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The Stage is set by JBL

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

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1 min  |
January 2023
Bigger DALI Phantom M
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Bigger DALI Phantom M

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

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1 min  |
January 2023
100 years of the BBC
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100 years of the BBC

Martin Pipe : revisits the history of the British Broadcasting Corporation, via technical innovations including colour TV, NICAM stereo, the iPlayer... and Ceefax

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10+ mins  |
December 2022
The Hi-Fi Guy
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The Hi-Fi Guy

There's no reason why home cinema shouldn't follow the herd and 'go retro', but it needs to pick its moment carefully, says Ed Selley

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3 mins  |
December 2022
Digital Copy
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Digital Copy

If you want proof that the 4K Blu-ray format is flourishing, just look at the variety of titles on their way from labels big and small. But how will Mark Craven decide which ones to buy?

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2 mins  |
December 2022
Catalogue classic
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Catalogue classic

A new 4K restoration finds Anton van Beek back under the spell of David Cronenberg's 1983 sci-fi horror masterpiece. Long live the new flesh...

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4 mins  |
December 2022
BenQ TH690ST
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BenQ TH690ST

The projector marque is once again targeting bigscreen gamers, this time with a Full HD model with handy short-throw lens and 120Hz playback. John Archer plugs in.

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3 mins  |
December 2022
Panasonic X-55LZ1500
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Panasonic X-55LZ1500

John Archer rates Panasonic's step-down OLED TV as an unmissable bargain for anyone who already has an immersive sound system

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2 mins  |
December 2022
Going for gold
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Going for gold

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

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5 mins  |
December 2022
Flying high
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Flying high

Belated action sequel will take your breath away with its peerless 4K picture and Atmos sound

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3 mins  |
December 2022
High-impact Hisense
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High-impact Hisense

The TV manufacturer makes an impressive splash with this well-featured 4K HDR screen, says Steve May. But it's not for picture quality purists...

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4 mins  |
December 2022
Muscular Fidelity
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Muscular Fidelity

Mark Craven wrestles this beefy multichannel amplifier into place, and then gets drunk on power

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5 mins  |
December 2022
Flagship bar is better than ever
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Flagship bar is better than ever

For its range-topping 2022 sound system, Samsung has adopted an 'evolution not revolution' approach. John Archer appreciates the new-found sense of refinement.

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4 mins  |
December 2022
Welcome to a wireless world
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Welcome to a wireless world

Piega's Ace loudspeaker range has gone active wireless. Steve Withers swaps cables for WISA

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7 mins  |
December 2022
Certified: AV-Holic!
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Certified: AV-Holic!

When HCC reader Robert downsized from a five-bedroom house to a one-bedroom flat, he upsized his cinema system to 23 speakers and four subwoofers...

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4 mins  |
December 2022
Treat yourself...
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Treat yourself...

'Tis almost the season to be jolly, which means it's also time to load up on Blu-ray boxsets, movie books and Ray Harryhausen statues. Team HCC goes Christmas shopping.

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3 mins  |
December 2022
Bowers Wilkins Px8
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Bowers Wilkins Px8

Can these premium cans convince Ed Selley to look beyond B&W's own Px7 S2 model?

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1 min  |
December 2022