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Digital Copy
Product specifications should help you make an informed purchase. But sometimes, says Mark Craven, all those numbers add up to nothing but marketing sleight of hand
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In The Mix
Just as the future of streaming platforms doesn't look quite so rosy, there's renewed buzz about the cinema industry. Jon Thompson salutes a return to the 'old' ways of movie distribution
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Third time's the charm for B&W
This neat all-in-one soundbar excels with music and big movie audio, says Steve May
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Flagship processor worth waiting for
Anthem's AVM 90 has been a long time coming, but it heralds the completion of the Canadian manufacturer's upgraded AV lineup. And while first announced in October 2020, the delayed arrival of this top-of-the-range processor hasn't seemed to harm it. Rather, it means Anthem has been able to offer HDMI 2.1 compatibility out of the box, certainly a demanded feature when a product sells for a cool £6,749.
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Hisense U5120GW
Mark Craven enjoys the connection flexibility - and Atmos presentation – of this two-piece sound system
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Elevated gaming
The adoption of a 120Hz LCD panel and dedicated Game Bar have expanded the appeal of Philips' bright-room barnstormer, reports Steve May
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Big TV makes a big impression
The native 8K resolution of Samsung's 75in TV is just the start of its attractions, reckons John Archer
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Catalogue classic Jurassic Park → Ultra HD Blu-ray/3D Blu-ray, Universal
With Jurassic World: Dominion playing cinemas, Anton Van Beek takes a trip back into cinema's prehistoric past (well, 1993) to revisit a Hollywood blockbuster 65million years in the making...
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AV Avenger
Watchers are waking up to the idea of quality when it comes to streaming services, says Steve May, but churn is getting fierce. And have you tried Apple TV+ yet?
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'You need more than great panels to build a great TV
Steve May hears how widespread adoption of 'OLED.EX' panels and new gaming technologies will define Panasonic's 2022 TV range, while its flagship LZ2000 TV ups the audio ante
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Back in action
All-new AV hardware and decor, plus some Star Wars touches, have transformed a once 'miserable' movie room
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Catalogue classic
As ‘the Future of Law Enforcement’ makes his bow on 4K Blu-ray, Anton Van Beek explores the impact of director Paul Verhoeven’s satirical science-fiction masterpiece…
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GIVE YOUR TV A TUNE-UP!
From sharpness and Eco modes to viewing angles and motion smoothing, here are John Archer's ground rules for getting a better picture from your 4K flatscreen
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Atmos 'bar a better bet for gamers?
Denon's DHT-S517 is a high-quality TV audio upgrade, but Steve May questions if its compact nature is really made for movie night
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GOING FOR A SONG - 25 MUSICALS YOU MUST OWN ON BD
Fresh from watching Steven Spielberg's West Side Story remake, Anton van Beek rounds up a chorus line of Hollywood's fi nest song-and-dance showstoppers
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Polk pumps up the value
This entry-level Atmos package from the American brand appeals to Mark Craven's bank balance
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The sound of real cinema?
Looking for a speaker system with Hollywood heritage? JBL Synthesis wants to help. Mark Craven treats his ears to a 9.4.6 array in a dedicated room where even the amplifiers have brains...
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Making pictures perfect
The Home software from display calibration specialist Calman is designed to let consumers pimp their TV's performance like a pro. Jon Thompson puts it to work with an LG OLED
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Smart looks, superior sound
The performance of some high-end speakers from a new US brand makes Mark Craven sit up and listen
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Movies with bite!
It's nature gone wild as Anton van Beek and Mark Craven dig into Hollywood's love affair with killer crocs, fiendish fish, bloodthirsty boars and much, much more
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Film Fanatic
The MGM catalogue isn't all about James Bond - it also features a wealth of movies that Anton van Beek believes are ripe for Blu-ray treatment, rather than being mere 'content'
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Catalogue classic Batman [1989] ➜ Ultra HD Blu-ray, Warner Bros.
With the latest Batman movie hitting disc in June, Anton Van Beek grabs a cape and cowl to take a look back at the Dark Knight’s landmark 1989 blockbuster smash…
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And for dessert…
Mark Craven checks out an install that takes the concept of 'dinner and a movie' to a whole new level
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Yamaha MusicCast Bar 40 SW
With its music streaming skills and full-bodied performance, this soundbar system doesn't need to rely on DTS Virtual: X to impress Mark Craven
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Hunting dinos with M&K's Indominus X
The flagship model in M&K's upgraded X+ Series is the first of its subwoofers to be certified THX Dominus. Steve Withers hires a forklift and checks it out
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Mark Levinson No.5909
The audiophile brand shoots for the top with its first pair of headphones, and Ed Selley finds out if they can live up to the asking price
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BenQ projector focuses on filmic fun
The brand's latest affordable 4K HDR beamer is out to show John Archer exactly what the director intended
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The One and only
Philips hopes to cover all bases with this LED-lit Dolby Vision UHD TV for every occasion. Steve May examines its wide appeal
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Nanoleaf Lines
The smart illumination brand's newest invention is its most appealing yet, says Mark Craven
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LG SP8YA
LG’s mid-tier model offers object-based audio from a 'bar and sub combo, but is it actually immersive? Steve Withers finds out