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From the introduction of OLED TVs to the death of 3D TV, we look at some of the notable technologies since our first podcast in 2006.
We look at the new range of TVs for 2025 from Sony, ask what are the best amplifiers for under 1000 pounds and what is the next step after Soundbars for those wanting a more immersive experience.
The team debates whether film awards like the Oscars, Golden Globes, and BAFTAs still matter to audiences or just serve industry self-promotion. Did this year's winners truly deserve success, or were better films ignored? Have Academy Award controversies and dull ceremonies overshadowed the films, or do the awards still highlight movies worth seeing? Does an Oscar win make a film a 'must-see' for casual viewers or just fuel film snobbery?
In this AVForums Podcast, we cover highlights from the 2025 Bristol Hi-Fi Show, explore subwoofers in home cinema and Hi-Fi, and chat with Ian Morrish from Together for Cinema about their amazing work. Tune in for expert insights, industry news, and AV enthusiasm!
Is Steven Seagal's actioner Belly of the Beast utterly without redemption or does it merit some attention for aiming high but shooting low? The ScreenTime With AVForums team looks at Seagal's 2003 'meisterwerk' with its obvious action doubles, slow floor slides, mysterious sponge messages and endless John Woo style slo-mo in the hope of extracting maximum entertainment value.
In this month's podcast, Ed Selley, Hi-Fi Editor, and Phil Hinton, AVForums Editor, delve into the topic of Auto EQ in two-channel systems. Plus, Phil and Ian take a deep dive into the 2025 TV line-up from Philips.
Celebrating 20 years of podcasts, the ScreenTime with AVForums team previews the top 20 must-see movies of 2025 - from James Gunn's Superman to Bong Joon-ho's Mickey 17 and more. Don’t miss our countdown!
Phil and the news team discuss the big TV stories from CES and which brands do the best job of telling us about their new TVs
In this podcast from the ScreenTime team, we look at the best movies, TV shows and 4K Blu-rays that feature in our 2024 Editor's Choice Awards. From blockbusters to streaming gems and from binge worthy surprises to moving documentaries - this is the content that stood out for us over the last 12 months.
We discusses the developments in the two-channel audio sector over the last 12 months and also take a peek at the Hi-Fi tea leaves to predict what might be happening in 2025. And we run through the best TVs and home cinema gear of the year and present the winners of our AVForums Editor's Choice Awards. We'll also wrap up with the best home AV products, trends and developments we've seen during 2024 and speculate on what the next 12 months will bring AV enthusiasts.
This month's Movies, TV Shows & 4K Blu-rays Podcast kicks off with the films and shows that Cas and the team recommends for November. There's also a look at the best 4K discs to add to your collection and our movie experts dive into the cinematic hits, misses and delays of 2024 as they round up the biggest blockbusters, the surprising disappointments and the movies we're still waiting for.
On this month's bumper podcast - Ed Selley gives us the rundown of the best Hi-Fi products we have reviewed this year in the Editor’s Choice Awards. Phil and Ian look at the latest TV deals for Black Friday and suggest that this is not the best time of year to be buying a mid-range or high-end TV. Plus, in the Home AV section, we are looking at the predictions we made at the end of 2023 to see where things are right now in terms of big-screen TVs vs. projectors, AV Receivers vs. two-channel and more.
Which movies have flopped hard so far this year? We look at 2024's disappointments including some surprise underperformers and ask why some films look great on paper but just don't capture the audience's interest... and others just plain suck! Plus the guys select their top ten cinema and streaming titles for the month along with the best discs to help you with your purchasing choices for this month.
This week we report back from the EI Live custom installation trade show and look at some of the interesting AV products we saw, including the return of 21:9 TVs! Plus, we say goodbye to Home Cinema Choice magazine as it closes its doors and discuss how the CI sector can get its services over to a much larger market.
Danny Tack from TP Vision joins us to discuss the Philips flagship TVs for 2024, the OLED+959 and the OLED+909. We talk picture quality, META panel, P5 AI Dual Engine processor, Game bar, Ambilight and sound upgrades.
We examine the role of bricks-and-mortar Hi-Fi dealers in 2024: are in-person demos still necessary with YouTube reviews, and do product special editions drive sales? Plus, get a preview of the Newcastle Audio Show (1st–3rd Nov 2024), featuring demos, product launches, and the chance to meet leading audio brand reps.
We share our Blu-ray picks for September 2024 plus list our top 15 favourite horror 4K Blu-rays
In our September Movies and TV podcast, we offer a Top 10 list of must-watch picks for the month. Then, we dive into our featured topic: Workprints – the elusive Holy Grail for dedicated movie fans.
Once you've got your AV space correctly set up and your display calibrated for accuracy, there's still the question of making sure your video sources are up to the task. In this Home AV podcast, we look at how to get the best from the entire video chain. We also discuss the changing nature of accessing content. Plus, we find out more about industry body CEDIA.
We bust a few myths about TV calibration on this edition of the AVForums TV, Display and Calibration podcast. For example, what qualifies as calibration… and what doesn't? What is Filmmaker Mode and do you actually need your TV calibrated if it’s accurate out of the box? Is it always best to get a professional in or can you have a go yourself? What exactly are the standards that are used? We explain the answers to these questions and more.
We cut through the many confusing options for streaming music to help you decide which path to take. From choosing a streaming service on a mobile device to investing in a dedicated hardware module, we examine the advantages and disadvantages of the various approaches, suggest some options and also examine whether there's a quality trade off for the convenience of so much music.
The team members each pick their favourites of the year taking film quality, extras and packaging into account to come up with 15 best discs to add to your physical media collection. Plus the guys select their top recommended 4K & Blu-ray releases to help you with your purchasing choices for this month.
The Movies Team takes a deep dive into Furiosa, the latest entry in the Mad Max franchise and asks whether it misses the iconic central character, whether the 'A Mad Max Saga' subtitle is necessary, and where the film succeeds and fails. Plus the guys select their recommended TV shows and movies for the month so you know what to keep an eye out for.
We look at the differences between Screening Rooms, Home Cinemas and Media Rooms and discuss which you should go for when designing your project and how each might affect your video chain choices. Plus, now that huge TV screens are a viable alternative to a projector for your home cinema, which should you choose?
On this episode, we interview guest Rob Andrews, Head of Strategy and Go To Market from Hisense, who tells us about the company's TV line-up for 2024 and its overall plans for the TV market going forward. Plus, as prices edge further downwards and more models become available, we look into whether huge screens are driving the next TV growth area.
We look at integrated amplifiers and whether it's best to opt for a simple or smart model. We ask why they are so popular, what are the features you should be considering for your own Hi-Fi system? Plus, do you actually need one and what are the alternatives? We also have special guest Ashton Wagner from Rega, who designs some of the very best Hi-Fi amplifiers you can buy.
On our sophomore edition of the AVForums Gaming Podcast, we look at the factors that get you excited about playing a game. From genre preferences to the platform on which you like to play, and whether you prefer a lengthy immersive dip into a long running campaign or a short online run-and-gun session with friends. We examine the combination of elements that get players hitting the Start Game/Continue button.
We examine the value of disc Extras. Do the documentaries, interviews behind the scenes EPKs and commentaries that chart the journey a movie has taken to get to the screen enhance the film experience or just prove to be a time suck filled with unnecessary info? And what about off-disc extras such as cards, maps, badges and booklets? Would you pay extra for these?
Is the marketing of movies part of the problem with modern cinema? This episode sees the team discuss movie and TV marketing in the internet age including how the audience experience is affected by bad trailers, misleading interview comments and, occasionally, no promotion at all! Plus the guys give their recommendations for this month.
Floorstanders, standmounts, sub/sats, in-wall - which speaker approach is best for your AV project? On this episode of the Home AV Podcast we look at how to go about deciding on your home theater speaker setup including; how important the design phase is in informing this choice; and whether you really need different speakers depending on whether you're going down the full black-out home cinema route or a more family friendly media room?
We interview Paul Gray from Omdia who tells us what his research shows about the current winners and losers in the TV market. He pulls back the curtain on the future of OLED TVs and why MicroLED is taking so long to appear in consumer television sets. Plus he explains why there are likely to be more adverts appearing on your TV and what consumers can expect going forward.
Does build quality and materials matter to you when choosing your Hi-Fi equipment or is it all about the sound quality? Phil and Ed delve into the subject and invite your thoughts and comments.
Now that Aliens, True Lies and The Abyss are finally available on 4K, what are the UHD discs that we're most looking forward to? Will The Terminator have James Cameron’s now signature 4K look? Is Civil War the most mainstream upcoming release and what's on offer for completists, collectors and cult fans? Plus the guys select their top ten 4K discs to help you with your purchasing choices for this month.
With Marvel's movies no longer a guarantee of interesting character arcs, thrilling stories and exciting spectacle, this week the Movies Team asks, "What's the next big thing for Hollywood now that the superhero star has faded"? Plus the guys select their top eleven TV shows and movies so you know what to keep an eye out for in the next month.
This week we look at home cinema, media rooms and living spaces in 2024 and ask what are the best positions for the use of surround sound and Dolby Atmos speakers? Plus, do you actually need all those speakers and has home theater gone mad with the number of audio channels now available?
This week we interview Marek Maciejewski, TCL Product Development Director for Europe about the 2024 QD-Mini LED TV Line-up and the massive screens available in each range, including the monster 115-inch X955.
This week our subject is inspired by a popular forum thread, the team looks at how you might spend a notional five thousand pounds/dollars on a Hi-Fi system... and discover the choice is enormous. Plus Ed tells us about his experience at the High End Show in Munich.
On the new 4K & Blu-ray Disc Podcast, the team looks at whether the rise in lesser known and niche titles on 4K disc is indicative of overall increased numbers of releases... and is it contributing towards fewer 'name' movies becoming available on the format? Plus the guys select their rundown of the best 4K discs for May to help you spend your cash wisely.
This week the team asks whether the increase in annual film production is a boon or bane to film fans. Does the ever growing number of movies make for a better range of entertainment or simply make the good projects harder to find and, more importantly, can the industry sustain the spiralling output? Plus the guys select their top ten TV shows and movies for May so you know what to keep an eye out for.
This week we are joined by Dirac's Mathias Johansson to talk about bass response and the best ways to deal with multiple subwoofers in your cinema room and using room EQ.
This week we interview Gavin McCarron from Sony and cover the entire BRAVIA TV and AV range for 2024. There are three new initial TV lines with the BRAVIA 7, BRAVIA 8 and BRAVIA 9 and new soundbars and Home Cinema Systems.
This week we cover everything you need to know about bookshelf and stand-mount speaker designs. How to work out which will suit your room best, and how to power and position them within your listening space.
Do we really want to be spending £70 and upwards on the latest releases along with DLC, microtransactions and more - or are our game-buying habits changing as well? We ask the question are video games too expensive? Plus we talk about the state of video gaming generally in our first gaming podcast for quite a while.
For our April 4K and Blu-ray podcast we're offering up a Top 10 list of recommended discs for April and then we deep dive into our topic of the month: what makes a 10/10 4K disc release?
For our April Movies and TV podcast we're offering up a Top 10 list of recommended watches for April - and there's been some lovely, unexpected TV additions to top the list - and then we deep dive into our topic of the month: what makes a 10/10 movie or tv show?
This week we look at the one item which could transform the performance of your Audio and Visual system at home - your room! What can you do to tame the audio and maximise the video potential? Do you need to live in a black hole? How do you soundproof and fix your room's acoustics? Plus, what is Wave Forming and why should we care?
This week we interview James Thomas from LG about the 2024 TV range (focussing on the M4, G4, C4, B4 and QNED Models) and we discuss the best out-of-the-box picture mode for your TV.
This month we look at Hi-Fi turntables and explore the technology and the vinyl journey. Should you start a vinyl collection from scratch or is the cost just too prohibitive? What are the best turntables to buy and what are the differing technologies and approaches to the playback of vinyl? We are joined by Simon Powell who is the Operations Director for Henley Audio. As the UK distributor for Pro-Ject he's been heavily involved in vinyl sales at every price point for a number of years.
Our March 4K and Blu-ray podcast continues our new format of providing a Top 10 list of recommended discs for March and then a deep dive into a single topic - this month, in a parallel to last month’s movie’s discussion on how we consume our movies, we’re looking at the value of 4K, and where we draw the line, can we stomach just watching some on Blu-ray or even Digital, do we have to have the latest box sets, and would we ever double dip in 4K?
This month Cas and the movies team bring you the Top 10 films and TV shows to watch in March and look at how to best adapt books. Do we want single film adaptations, however abridged, multi-part film adaptations, however expanded or, in the worst instances, unfinished, or TV shows which, even if they are completed, and allow for the most faithful adaptations, may not always be of a Big Screen standard?
This week we ask if home theatre/home cinema is still a popular addition to homes or are people consuming music, movies, sports and TV in different ways in their living spaces. Is Home Cinema or Home Theater as we used to know it, now dead?
This week we look at whether you should consider buying last year's TV models instead of waiting for the 2024 versions and save yourself a lot of money doing so? Plus we talk about the results from the TV polls we posted on X and YouTube.
This week Ed reports back on all the new Hi-Fi products launched at the Bristol Show and we discuss how to get started building a Hi-Fi System in 2024 and what you need.
This month Cas and the movies team bring you the Top 10 4K discs and Blu-rays to watch in February and take a look at video and audio restorations and the balancing act when giving classic films a new lease of life in 4K.
This month Cas and the movies team bring you the Top 10 films and TV shows to watch in February and take a look at how we best like to consume our films and TV shows and the balancing act between quality and convenience.
In this week's podcast, we have show reports from ISE, the largest home integration show on the planet which took place in Barcelona at the end of January. Plus, what are the big trends in home theater for 2024, and are the trends of audio downsizing and large screen TVs threatening the traditional ideas of home cinema?
In this week's podcast, we discuss what makes a perfect TV and the use cases end users have when it comes to choosing the correct TV for them. Plus, what do we think the big trends of 2024 will be when it comes to TVs, displays and calibration?
In our first podcast of 2024, we look back at the Hi-Fi vogues that stood out in the previous 12 months and predict where this will take the sector in the coming year. From emerging challenger brands providing affordable entry points to high-end audiophile kit at spiralling prices, we examine what to look out for going forward to help you make sense of the ever changing Hi-Fi market.
The movies team takes a look at some of the best 4K and Blu-ray releases, and looks at the current state of play in terms of disc release trends, boutique labels and how older, perhaps even niche, films appear to be faring well in gorgeous new 4K sets.
The movies team takes a look at some of the best movies you can see at the cinema, the best movies available on streaming and the best TV shows available on streaming, and considers, particularly in light of some of the disasters of 2023, whether it's about time Hollywood rethink their blockbuster model.
This week, we present a feature length look at the best TVs that were on show at CES 2024. Phil was there in person and got to see up close what was on offer. He chatted to most of the main TV manufacturers about their OLED and miniLED models and checked out interesting concepts such as transparent OLED and MicroLED displays. He also got to see some new projectors and speakers too. Phil reports back here and talks about some of the trends that could be emerging for 2024 along with an interesting tease at what Sony has up its TV sleeve.
In our Christmas podcast special, and the last episode of the year, the AVForums Hardware and Movie teams unite for a look at members’ standout moments, products or events of 2023 - be it hardware or software, a technological upgrade/innovation, or movie/music/gig. We’ll also be taking the time to look ahead and see what individuals are looking forward to over the coming 12 months.
This week, we dedicate the podcast to the winners of our Editor's Choice Awards for the 2023-24 period. We celebrate the TVs, Hi-Fi and Home AV products we've reviewed over the last 12 months across a variety of categories that have stood out to us as outstanding in their field through either technical or performance excellence, or just through sheer value for money. Join us to find out the tech we recommend.
Cas and the movies team close out the year with a look at what to look forward to in 2024, the films that were pushed back from 2023, the films that likely won't be seen until 2025 and what their most anticipated films of next year will be.
This week, Phil sums up the Philips OLED+908, our final flagship TV of the year, and sets the scene for the AVForums 2023-24 Editor's Choice Awards. Ed looks at the latest Hi-Fi news plus Musical Fidelity's A1 integrated amplifier, while new reviewer Matt will explain his time with not one but two home cinema speaker packages - one from Bowers & Wilkins and one from Monitor Audio.
This week Tom looks at Saltburn at the cinema, Mark goes old school Spielberg for Duel in 4K, Cas checks out the best TMNT with Mutant Mayhem in 4K, plus we go hard on streaming TV and look at whether TV show quality has finally surpassed theatrical movies.
This week, Phil delivers a double dose of Panasonic 4K TV reviews with the MZ1500 OLED and MX950 Mini LED models and sees how the two display technologies differ. There's also a look at the Parasound NewClassic 200 integrated amp from Martin while Ed checks out Audiolab's 9000N streamer, the latest addition to its 9000 series of flagship Hi-Fi products.
This week Tom talks about Scorsese's latest masterpiece, Killers of the Flower Moon, Cas revisits the now-overshadowed blockbuster of the year, Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part 1 in 4K, Mark picks a couple of gems from his Top 10 Blu-rays for November, and we discuss long and overlong movies - what epic films earn their length, and what ones outstay their welcome? Plus we take a look at all the latest streaming, TV and 4K releases.
This week, Phil reviews the eagerly awaited Sony A95L 4K QD OLED TV and considers how it stacks up against the year's other OLED flagships. There's a look at Yamaha's True X Dolby Atmos surround system plus recommended TV settings for streaming services while Ed dives into the best from the world of Hi-Fi. There's also the usual mix of the latest AV news, music recommendations and competitions.
This week Mark suffers through Exorcist: Believer, Simon looks at the other end of the horror spectrum, with the classic that is Rosemary's Baby in 4K, Cas takes a look at Jim Jarmusch's gem Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai on 4K, Tom talks about Loki Season 2, and we all celebrate House of Usher, plus Exorcist: Believer has inspired our podcast theme, which is the best and worst legacy sequels.
This week, Phil reviews the Hisense U8K 4K MiniLED TV and also looks at what budget TVs now have to offer viewers looking for value. Plus, Ed reports back from the UK HiFi Show Live 2023 event and checks out the Bowers & Wilkins 606 S3 standmount speaker. There's also the usual round up of the latest AV and Hi-Fi news.
This week we go to the cinema for Gareth "Rogue One" Edwards' latest The Creator, turn to Netflix for the Benicio del Toro-led crime thriller, Reptile, switch aspect ratios for Disney's surprisingly great 4K release of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, investigate Studiocanal's The Others 4K and revisit their release of Cutthroat Island on 4K, plus we'll take a look at the other works of Renny "Cliffhanger" Harlin to talk about his best and worst films.
This week, Phil reports back from the Philips' OLED+908 launch event on the latest TV to sport MLA technology. While Ed examines the Avid Accent integrated amp and looks at what really makes an audio review useful for a consumer.
This week Mark takes a look at Poirot's A Haunting in Venice and Sleepy Hollow in 4K; Simon discusses why you need the Psycho Collection on 4K and how Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse might be one of the best films of the year and one of the best 4K releases of the year too, whilst I check out some streaming movies, wave 2 of The Film Vault Collection with Apollo 13's 4K set, and revisit Batman: Mask of the Phantasm in 4K, spurring us to look at some of the greatest - and worst - animated Batman movies.
This week, Phil looks at Panasonic's flagship MZ2000 OLED TV to discover whether the MLA and heatsink technology onboard push peak brightness past its rivals. The Yamaha Aventage RX-A4A AV receiver and REL 212/SX subwoofer are also up for review and Ed sizes up the New Classic NSC 222 and NAP 250 preamp and amp duo from Naim. There's also the usual round-up of all of the latest AV and Hi-Fi news.
This week we take a look at Fast X on 4K, The Wicker Man's 50th Anniversary 4K set, and Blood and Black Lace 4K, plus the latest TV shows, with Mark Dacascos entering Bruce Lee's Warrior Season 3, the return of Apple's Invasion, and an update on Star Wars - Ahsoka, whilst we review The Last Voyage of the Demeter, unceremoniously pulled from UK cinemas and likely to land on streaming at some time in the future instead, and take a look at some of the best (and worst) Dracula movies.
This week we take a look at the first in DC's new wave, Blue Beetle, and the movie with the best engine noises, Gran Turismo, both at the cinema, Gal Gadot's disposable actioner Heart of Stone on Netflix, and the digital releases of Jennifer Lawrence’s No Hard Feelings and Pixar's Elemental, look at the 4K discs of Razorback and Arrow's Weird Science, more Bruce Lee with Enter the Dragon on 4K, US discs like Kino’s release of Friedkin's To Live and Die in LA and Criterion's Thelma and Louise in 4K, as well as TV and streaming like Justified: City Primeval and the finale of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 2.
This week, Phil reviews his first Panasonic TV of the year, the mid range MZ980 OLED, while the Ascendo ‘sub and sat’ home cinema speakers get an in depth check over from Doug. Martin puts the Primare A35.8 power amp through its paces plus, Phil and Jules talk about Calman Autocal and if it will threaten traditional professional calibration.
This week we take a look at the insane marketing monolith that is Barbenheimer, with Barbie having pulled in over a billion and Oppenheimer extending its run at IMAX; we commiserate the missed opportunity of a Ben Wheatley blockbuster with Meg 2, enjoy the Spider-Verse vibe of the surprisingly good Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle: Mutant Mayhem, and check out Gerard Butler's latest, Kandahar, coming straight to Amazon Prime as an Original; we review Jaws 2 on 4K, and the better-than-it-had-any-right-to-be Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves 4K release; we also look at a few TV shows which have come to an end - like Marvel's disappointing Secret Invasion - and a few that have come back - like Futurama.
This week we preview Hisense's affordable U7K Mini LED TV and look at two rather specialised AV devices; the ZVOX AV157 AccuVoice soundbar and the low profile Earthquake 'Couch Potato' CP8 subwoofer. And we ask why there can be such a price discrepancy between AV products aimed at the UK and US markets. Plus there'll be the usual round up of all of the latest home cinema and Hi-Fi news.
This week we take a look at Tom Cruise's latest must-see hit, the epic Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part 1, and wonder whether 2023 blockbuster entertainment could get any better than that; we cover Wes Anderson's latest, Asteroid City, which is less engaging than the associated exhibition that’s running to celebrate the film in London, as well as Netflix's Bird Box spin-off, and a number of juicy new 4K releases including Evil Dead: Rise and Arrow's lavish Bruce Lee Box Set, as well as the original Avatar, and we also dig into some decent TV, including the Korean series Bloodhounds and the upcoming second seasons of The Bear and Asimov's Foundation, which promise to be every bit as good as the first.
This week Phil gets hands-on with Panasonic's 2023 TV line-up at the company's UK facility and also gives us his initial impression of Samsung's flagship QN95C mini LED TV. Plus, Doug updates us with his recent reviews of Perlisten's R-Series speaker package and the Marantz Cinema 60 AVR while Ed has a new set of music recommendations. There's also the usual round up of all of the latest AV and Hi-Fi news.
This week we're going to argue - a little - about Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, and its CG, and argue - a little - about Avatar: The Way of Water, and its CG, on 4K, also looking at old school practical effects in Ronin's outstanding US 4K from Kino, catching up on surprisingly classic cruise in 4K, with The Firm and Vanilla Sky in the UK, and Rain Man in the US, and discuss loads of TV, including Marvel's Secret Invasion on Disney Plus, Jack Ryan's final season on Amazon, Henry Cavill's final Witcher on Netflix, Idris Elba’s real-time Hijack for Apple, and the end of Silo.
This week we discuss Panasonic's OLED TV lineup for 2023 including its flagship MZ2000 with the new MLA panel. Phil's also been testing Samsung's new S95C OLED flagship with a 2nd generation QD-OLED panel and gives a preview of his findings, while Jules discusses his latest display calibration training venture. Plus there's the usual round up of all of the latest AV and Hi-Fi news.
This week we take a look at The Flash and Transformers 7 at the cinemas, and wonder why better films like Netflix's Extraction 2 are landing on streaming, we review the latest John Wick Chapter 4 on demo worthy 4K, the dino-sci-fi 65 on 4K, celebrate the return of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds with the Season 2 opener, survive Black Mirror Season 6, trash The Idol and Crowded Room, and get all nostalgic over Arnold.
This week, we speak with Spears & Munsil about their new UHD benchmarking package, Phil reviews the LG G3 MLA OLED Evo TV, Ian tells us about the Vision Pro reality headset from Apple and Martin tells us about the Klipsch The Sevens Powered Speakers. In our Hi-Fi section, Ed talks iFi Audio iCan Phantom headphone amplifier and Focal Theva No2 Speakers.
This week Cas recommends Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and Sisu at the cinemas and Guy Ritchie's excellent The Covenant, now on Amazon Prime Video, and tells you to steer clear of Robert Rodriguez' latest, Hypnotic, getting tired of waiting for Criterion to bring 4K to the UK and importing their US release of Devil in a Blue Dress instead. Mark gave some Cocaine to a Bear, in 4K, and watched what happened, says The Changeling is a great unsung horror gifted a new lease of life with a lavish 4K Box Set from Second Sight, and gives us a preview of Arrow’s release of The Lighthouse on 4K too. Oh and he's seen Fast X and loved it. Simon's had a Knock at the Cabin in 4K, and suffered through Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania in 4K, but not IMAX-enhanced Dolby Vision like on Disney+, which is still a thing unfortunately. He's also getting his hands on Sony's 4K release of 65, out today. And we’ve got some streaming TV to recommend too!
This week we compare LG and Sony's mid range OLED TVs for 2023, review BenQ's W2710i and TK860i DLP projectors, run through what caught our eye at the Munich High End Show and look at Zidoo's Eversolo DMP-A6 network streamer. We're also joined by the founder of the Professional Video Alliance Gregg Loewen who'll be explaining the services, training and certification this industry body offers. Plus there's the usual AV news and music recommendations.
This week Tom talks about the latest, good, Marvel movie, Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3, and Apple’s release of Michael J. Fox's Still. Mark has a meeting about Amazon's "Meetings: The Movie", Air, and both classic Musketeers movies in 4K, 1973's The Three Musketeers and 1974's The Four Musketeers. And Simon assesses Fear and Loathing in 4K and talks up Apple’s Silo and Netflix's Beef on TV, plus may give us a Brotherhood of the Wolf 4K unboxing!
This week we take a look at the second most expensive TV show of all time, the flashy waste of money that is Amazon's Citadel, from the Russo Bros., one of the most expensive French films of all time, Three Musketeers: D'Artagnan, a great Evil Dead sequel in Rise, the Superman 4K collection, Kieslowski's Three Colours Trilogy in 4K, and a bunch of good TV like Florida Man, The Diplomat, Yellowjackets Season 2, Dead Ringers, and Sweet Tooth Season 2.
This week Ed presents the AVForums Podcast and we discuss the latest HiFi, AV and TV news, Jules tells us all about his recent LG G3 MLA OLED calibration and why it just might be the TV of the year. Martin looks at budget home cinema with the Emotiva MC1 processor review, while Doug looks at a 5.1 system based on the new Bowers and Wilkins 700 S3 speakers. Plus, we get Ed's album, playlist and vinyl choices.
This week we talk about how Nicolas Cage might be the best thing at the cinemas at the moment - Renfield going up against the likes of Super Mario Bros., Assassin Club and Mummies - discuss the best and worst Superman sequel from the original series, investigate some good Gerard Butler on 4K in the form of Plane, Second Sight's latest lavish box set in Picnic at Hanging Rock 4K, Arrow's latest - Cronenberg’s Naked Lunch in 4K - and Arrow's upcoming release of the next highly anticipated Michael Mann release… Blackhat. Plus we catch up on Mando, Picard and some of the best other TV out there like The Last Thing He Told Me, The Night Agent, Slasher and Shrinking… but NOT True Lies.
We celebrate First Contact Day with Simon taking a look at the new 4K releases of the Next Generation movies, whilst Mark reflects on the horror classic The Texas Chain Saw Massacre and its lavish new 4K release from Second Sight. Plus Tom and Mark argue over the score for Dungeons and Dragons, which may actually be a good new adaptation. Plus all the latest movie and disc news.
We're back and going boxing for the first part of the podcast, talking about the Rocky films cleaning up in 4K, and Creed 3 reigning at the box office, and really looking at boxing movies and what makes them work. There's more DC at the cinema too with Shazam 2, whilst we STILL wait for The Flash which is still being touted as the greatest superhero movie ever made ever. And dinosaurs are back, with 65 proving a whole lot more fun than anything else Jurassic in years. And we look at some quality sci-fi/fantasy TV, discussing if they figured out how to course-correct on Picard, or are likely to fall at the last hurdle? And Mando’s back - does it make up for The Fett?
Phil reports back from Sony's European HQ where he got a close up look at the company's 2023 TV line up which promises even brighter QD-OLED models this year. There're also reviews of the pocket-friendly Sony HT-S400 soundbar and the impressive Yamaha R-N2000A integrated amp, plus all the latest news from the worlds of TV, Home AV and Hi-Fi.
This week we have an exclusive interview with Producer Jasper Sharp, from Arrow Video, taking a look at his background in writing, directing and now producing titles, some of the discs he has worked on, including Arrow's Battle Royale 4K and Ju-On The Grudge 4K sets, and his latest release, The House that Screamed, what it takes to get a disc out, sourcing the cuts and extra material, and what he thinks of the future of physical media.
We interview Philips' Danny Tack, Senior Director of Product Strategy and Planning, about the company's 2023 TV lineup and its plans for QD-OLED. Plus Ed reports back from the first Bristol Hi-Fi Show in over two years. There's a look at Netflix's Spatial Audio and a review of the HiFi Rose RS250A network streamer. We also discuss the first stages of planning a new home cinema build.
We're going small for this podcast and talking about the latest Marvel entry at the cinema, Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantummania, the latest Marvel movie on 4K, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and the question that keeps popping up for most MCU fans - will it ever get back on track after Endgame? I guess with Feige's new 80-year plan he's leaving the answer to that question in the hands of his successor(s). So Mark's going to tell us about what everybody should really be watching right now - Eight for Silver - as well as talking about The Woman King on 4K and why Picard may be good again, Tom will be reviewing Ant-Man and singing the praises of Lockwood on Netflix, whilst Simon's still training for his Rocky 4K collection review. And, apart from Wakanda 4K, I'll be talking about Alice, Darling and Empire of Light, and the final season of Carnival Row.
This week; Phil looks at the latest Ambilight TVs revealed at the recent Philips event in Amsterdam and Jules fills us in on the ISE exhibition in Barcelona. There're also reviews of the SVS Prime Wireless Pro speakers and the NAD C 3050LE integrated amp. Plus, after the TV community’s hopes were raised with talk of support for 4x fully featured HDMI 2.1 ports, we talk about the disappointing news that the MediaTek Pentonic 1000 chip will still only cater for two, and what it means for TV manufacturers. There's also our usual AV and Hi-Fi news roundup.
For the first movies podcast of the year, Cas and the team catch up on what’s new in 2023, a plethora of Oscar-hopeful movies from the likes of Spielberg, Box Office bombs like Babylon and what went wrong, standout performances from none other than Brendan Fraser, Gerard Butler and David Bautista, and a lead vehicle for Mel Gibson. Plus loads of great TV, but where are all the 4K discs?
This week; Phil talks about his recent trip to Bowers & Wilkins while Ed takes a look at the company’s 705 S3 speaker. There’re also reviews of the Philips OLED+907 TV, Pioneer’s VSX-LX505 AVR and a power amp from Parasound. Plus, after our recent trip to Las Vegas, we ask if the lack of consumer 8K TVs at CES 2023 indicates that the technology has failed to take off and what it means for TV manufacturers. There’s also our usual AV and Hi-Fi news roundup.
Back from Las Vegas, we kick off the year with a CES 2023 podcast special. There's plenty to look forward to with new QD-OLED TVs from Samsung, brighter MLA OLEDs from LG and Panasonic, and mini LED models across the board.
Our final podcast of the year is a Christmas special which sees the Hardware and Movies teams get together for a festive round table look back at the highlights of 2022 as they discuss the products, technologies, innovations and content that made the year stand out… or not!
We look at Hisense's U7H and T+A's Solitaire T headphones. We also discuss TV screen panel uniformity and adding a subwoofer to a 2-channel music setup. Fidelity in Motion's David Mackenzie talks about his work on disc encoding
Reviews of JVC NZ7 and NP5 4K projectors, Peristen Audio S-Series and PSB Passif 50 speakers, Denon AVC-X3800H AV receiver, Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special, Strange World, Armageddon Time, The Menu, Bones and All, Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, Silent Running, The Driver and Croupier
In a special podcast, we bring you the best TVs of 2022 as featured in our Editor's Choice Awards. Phil and Jules talk about the top TVs we've seen in the last 12 months.
Hisense + TCL TV reviews, TV settings for the World Cup, SVS 3000 Micro Sub + Triangle BR03 BT speaker + Wakanda Forever reviews + Wolf of Wall Street, Nope, Reservoir Dogs and Top Gun: Maverick 4K Blu-ray reviews + more
In a special podcast, we bring you the best Hi-Fi products of 2022 as featured in our Editor's Choice Awards. Ed and Phil talk about the top Hi-Fi kit we've seen in the last 12 months
JVC NZ7 4K projector review, Arcam AVR21 receiver review, display calibration for professional clients vs consumers, Sky Stream preview, Cyrus Classic Amp review, Black Adam review, Gangs of London season 2 review, Emily the Criminal review, Bullet Train and Raw Deal 4K Blu-ray reviews + more AV + movie news and reviews
Sony VPL-XW7000ES Native 4K laser projector, Marvel's Werewolf by Night, Smile, Robin Hood: POT 4K, The Bear and Dracula 4K reviewed, BMW + B+W audio, Flagship headphones, AV and movie news
Reviews of the Philips 48OLED807 OLED TV, the Neat Petite Classic Standmount speaker, Andor, The Woman King, Star Trek Motion Picture 4K Blu-ray and Rings of Power plus news, discussion and more
We interview Marek Maciejewski the Product Development Director for TCL Europe. Marek introduces the new MiniLED and QLED TV ranges for 2022, including the C735, C835 and C935 models.
Sony A95K QD-OLED scores a 10, AV news, Cineworld news, House of the Dragon, Police Story 4K, Edge of Tomorrow 4K, the Dirty Harry films 4K + Movie/TV news and more
42-inch C2 OLED Review, Turntables for under £500, DIY TV Calibration, Prey & Bullet Train Movie Reviews, Event Horizon & Heat 4K Blu-ray Reviews, Hi-Fi, 4K + Movie/TV news & more
Sony A95K QD-OLED 1st Thoughts, Hi-Fi For Under A Grand, CMS Calibration, Dog Soldiers & Flatliners 4K, Black Phone, RRR & Mad God on digitalAV & Hi-Fi, 4K + Movie/TV news & more
Samsung 4K QN95B & 8K QN800B thoughts, TV Stands explained, Thor: Love & Thunder and Netflix's Sea Beast Reviews, AV & Hi-Fi, 4K + Movie/TV news & more
Reviews of the Samsung S95B QD-OLED TV, the Exposure 3510 Integrated Amplifier, Ian rounds up the latest AV and Hi-Fi news and Jules talks about contrast; Paramount+ launches in the UK, Beavis and Butthead, Star Trek Strange New Worlds, along with the latest 4K, Movies and TV Show news
Samsung S95B firmware update tested, Bowers & Wilkins Panorama 3 soundbar reviewed, Q Acoustics Concept 50 Floor standers reviewed, display gamma explained, rounds up of the week's AV and Hi-Fi news
Panasonic 2022 OLED TV hands-on, Picture Settings Discussions, Hi-Fi and AV News; Maverick UK Premiere IMAX Review + Top Gun, Tom Cruise, Tony Scott and 4K + Movie/TV News
Samsung S95B QD-OLED first thoughts; tips for calibrating your projector; latest Hi-Fi and AV News; first look at The Multiverse of Madness and Second Sight's Drive 4K Blu-ray; 4K releases of Uncharted, Hitchcock Vol.2 and Smokin' Aces; plus all the latest Movie, TV and 4K news
Phil gives us his first impressions of the brand new LG C2 65-inch OLED TV; Jules discusses calibration in a bright room; Ed's Mission 770 first impressions; AV News from Ian; we go full Cage in celebration of his massive talent; plus all the latest film, TV and 4K news including early looks at Arrow's Wild Things and Candyman 4K discs
We take a look at the LG G2 OLED Evo and Philips OLED+986; we have our continuing calibration conversations; the movies team are going to be looking at old and new horror, where mainstream horror is going wrong, and what we miss about the classics
We discuss the latest AV news, including the announcement of Samsung's first QD OLED TV. Plus, can you buy a decent Hi-Fi for under £500? The movies team talk about the latest at the cinema, on 4K Blu-ray disc, on streaming services and our picks of the best things out and coming soon.
Pricing leaks for the latest LG TVs with new products from Arcam and a Bowers & Wilkins Panorama 3 soundbar launch. Plus we review Sky Glass and look at the latest Hi-Fi news and reviews from Ed. The movies team talk about Batman, 4K disc news, reviews and what they have been watching.
We visited LG and Sony to see their 2022 TV line-ups, we discuss Samsung's 2022 TV line-up news and more. Then the movies team cover the latest at the cinema and on disc, the highlights on streaming services and our picks of the best things out and coming soon.
This week we look at the latest TV news from Philips with their OLED807 TV launch, Sony has announced the A75K OLED TV for the UK and LG C2 price and availability is leaked by the John Lewis website. We also discuss the value of TV picture calibration and if it is still worthwhile doing to your new TV or does the Filmmaker Mode make it irrelevant these days? Ed also gives us a review of the Zidoo NeoS Music Streamer and his album, vinyl and playlist of the week. The movies team follow this with a review of Moonfall at the cinema as well as the latest movies release news and views, they also discuss the latest 4K Blu-ray disc announcements as well as what they have been watching on the TV. Plus, is there a big difference between Dolby Vision streaming or the HDR10 disc release of the same film?
The podcast returns in a new extended edition featuring TV, Home Cinema and Hi-Fi news, plus Album, playlist and vinyl choices of the week and the Movies team round up the podcast with their picks for 2022 and more...
This week the entire team are back for our end of year extravaganza! We go over the best 4K Ultra HD discs, home cinema hardware, gaming releases, the best albums of 2021 as well as our home cinema experiences and visits to the actual cinema.
This week we look at the best TVs of 2021 plus we discuss our favourite and most memorable products of the year. We get Ed's album of the week and Steve's favourite recent 4K disc releases and round-up what we have been watching recently.
This week we discuss cinema in a post-pandemic landscape and the new regime of expediting theatrical releases to streaming services. We also talk about the future of cinema, as well as some of the hidden gems which bypassed it altogether and landed direct on streaming. All this plus our top Blu-ray sets of the year AND a podcast exclusive competition.
This week Phil gives us his final thoughts on the Panasonic JZ2000 OLED TV. We also ask whether you should calibrate your TV now they are so good out of the box. Plus, we round-up the 2021 Editor's Choice Awards for Home AV and Hi-fi with Ed. And Finally, we wrap up on the album and what we have been watching.
This week we discuss the best science fiction from this year from cinema, streaming and disc releases. We also talk about the future of the genre over the next 12 months, as well as Disney's move further away from physical media with its Disney+ IMAX content. PLUS a podcast exclusive competition.
Phil discusses the new Philips OLED806 and OLED+936 OLED TVs which have been sent for review recently, plus we look at hints and tips for your home cinema build and Steve looks at an Ultra Short Throw projector from XGIMI. We also have Ed’s album of the week and round-off with the best 4K discs and what we have been watching.
We discuss the release of BFI's first 4K disc, The Seventh Seal and, in honour of it, our favourite foreign language releases. We'll also be talking Criterion, BFI and Arrow boxsets and which our favourite world cinema collections are.
We get a review of the Anthem AVM 70 AV Processor from Steve, Phil updates us on the TV reviews coming soon and Ed gives us the latest Hi-Fi news. Plus, we discuss room EQ and how to apply this to your dedicated Home Cinema build.
We review Dune and go head to head as we argue for our favourite decade of horror movies and look at some of your choices too!
We discuss the latest AV news including the new Sky Glass TVs and 4K laser projectors announced by Epson; we have a soundbar round-up from Steve looking at Hisense and Denon models, and in our latest discussion on building a dedicated home cinema, we look at subwoofers and their placement in your room.
We discuss the release of the 25th Bond movie, No Time To Die. We also discuss the Bonds we grew up with and whether we think there's still a future for the character. PLUS a podcast exclusive competition.
This week we cover the subject of which speakers you should choose for your dedicated home cinema build and the best placement points for them. Plus, Ed looks at the iFi Zen Stream and Steve looks at the Paradigm Founder 70 LCR speakers, and we give you the album and 4K discs of the week.
This week we cover sources and how you can integrate these into your home cinema system for the best quality film and TV viewing. Plus, Ed gives us a review of the Bowers & Wilkins 805D4 speakers and we cover the best album and 4K disc of the week, plus we discuss what we have been watching recently.
This week we discuss the 4K release of the first four Star Trek movies. We also find out your opinions on the best and worst of the Trek movies. PLUS a podcast exclusive competition.
This week we report on the new of new OLED+ TVs announced by Philips late last week as well as the new native 4K projector line-up from JVC. Plus, in our continuing series on building your own dedicated home cinema, we look at which projectors you should consider.
This week we discuss the 4K and Blu-ray publishing labels making cult classics available again. With streaming becoming monolithic, is this the only way we're going to get to see these movies again? We also find out your opinions on the best boutique releases.
This week we discuss the greatest action stars of the 80s and 90s, their legacies and the state of the movies they're making now. Is there a future for action heroes in cinema? We also find out your opinions on the best and worst action movies. PLUS a podcast exclusive competition.
We discuss building a home cinema and the types of screens best suited to such a set-up, including the best aspect ratios and screen materials. We get an update on the reviews being worked on as well as a quick review of the Samsung NEO G9 Gaming Monitor from Greg. Plus, we have Ed’s album and Steve’s 4K disc choices for this week!
This week Phil gives us his initial thoughts on the 65-inch Panasonic JZ1500 OLED TV which has just arrived for review this week. Something AVForums members have been asking for. Plus, we look at the definition of a home cinema and discuss the various routes to building your own dedicated cinema room.
We discuss the phenomenon of basing movies and TV shows on toys and board games and try and work out if it has ever been a good idea. We also find out your opinions on the best and worst toy-inspired movies. PLUS, we introduce our newest AVF movie reviewer, Mark. AND there will be a podcast exclusive competition.
Steve gives us a review of the Oculus Quest 2 VR headset he has been using for the last few weeks and Ed reviews the Rotel A14 MkII Integrated Amplifier. Plus Tom joins us to discuss the best of the month for music, movies and TV.
Steve Withers gives us the rundown on the Samsung HW-S60R and LG SP8YA soundbars, while Ed Selley reviews the KEF LS50 Wireless II Streaming System. Plus, we have the latest AV news as well as a movie and TV show round-up from Cas Harlow.
We watch the new MCU entry, Black Widow and discuss how we're feeling about the continued dominance of comics at the box office. We also find out your opinions on the best and worst superhero movies. PLUS a podcast exclusive competition.
This week we get the first thoughts on the new OLED TV from Hisense as well as reviews of the top of the range soundbars from LG and Samsung, while Ed tells us all about a valve amplifier. Plus we round up the best of the month.
This week we talk about AV, Ed reviews a streamer from HiFi Rose, Greg has a Cleer Audio speaker review and Tom rounds up the movie and TV Show news and reviews
Phil reviews the new Sony A90J OLED TV, Steve reviews the madVR Envy Extreme video processor, while Ed has an exclusive review of the Sonus faber Lumina II speakers. Plus, Cas rounds up the latest movie and TV show news and reviews
In this podcast special, we interview Craig Cunningham from Samsung to discuss the current line-up of TVs for 2021. We cover Micro LED and the technologies introduction into homes this year as well as the NEO QLED line-up of 4K and 8K panels.
This month we watch the new Zack Snyder franchise starter Army of the Dead on Netflix and discuss exactly what makes a good zombie movie. We also find out your opinions on the best and worst examples of zombie movies. PLUS a podcast exclusive competition.
This month we watch the new Zack Snyder franchise starter Army of the Dead on Netflix and discuss exactly what makes a good zombie movie. We also find out your opinions on the best and worst examples of zombie movies. PLUS a podcast exclusive competition.
This week we round off the C1 OLED TV review and also cover the answers to our questions regarding the EVO panel and processing in the C1 and G1 from LG. Ed reviews the Sennheiser IE 900 earphones and we discuss the recent news that Apple will offer lossless music and Dolby Atmos for no additional costs on their Apple Music service, while Amazon drops the subscription costs of its Lossless music service. Plus, Tom is here to cover the latest movie and TV Show news and reviews.
This week we round off the C1 OLED TV review and also cover the answers to our questions regarding the EVO panel and processing in the C1 and G1 from LG. Ed reviews the Sennheiser IE 900 earphones and we discuss the recent news that Apple will offer lossless music and Dolby Atmos for no additional costs on their Apple Music service, while Amazon drops the subscription costs of its Lossless music service. Plus, Tom is here to cover the latest movie and TV Show news and reviews.
This week Phil gives us his first thoughts on the LG C1 4K OLED TV in for review, plus, Steve gives us the low down on the JBL Synthesis SDR-35 AV Receiver while Ed talks DAC's. And Cas wraps things up with the latest TV Show, Film and Disc news and reviews.
This week Steve looks at the REL T9/X subwoofer and Ed is reviewing the Bowers and Wilkins PI7 in-ear headphones, while Greg is meshing his Wi-Fi with the Netgear RBK853 Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System. We look at trade and AV shows and wonder how we can get back to normality while the pandemic continues. Plus, we discuss the recent movies and TV shows we have been watching and give our thoughts on The Falcon and Winter Soldier on Disney+.
This month we watch the new Tom Clancy political intrigue thriller from Amazon, Without Remorse and discuss exactly what makes a good adaptation from page to screen. We also find out your opinions on the best and worst examples of films based on books.
Reviews of the VAVA VA-LT002 Ultra Short Throw 4K Laser Projector and the Helm Audio DB12 THX AAAmp Inline Headphone Amplifier, plus the latest AV news and our picks for the best of the month.
This week we review the new Samsung HW-Q800A soundbar and the Rotel Michi X3 integrated Amplifier. We discuss the best decor and fittings for your media room or home cinema and Cas rounds up the best TV show and movie news and reviews.
We interview Gavin McCarron – Technical Marketing Manager, TV Marketing Europe and Nick Roos – Product Marketing Manager, TV Marketing UK and Ireland from Sony about the new 2021 TV line-up. We explore the new features like the Cognitive Processor and XR OLED Contrast Pro, as well as the line-up including the A90J MASTER series OLED, the A80J OLED as well as the gaming, focussed X90J and X95J LED LCD models.
This week we have a review of the latest LG G1 OLED Evo TV which boasts a gallery design and an evolution of the OLED panel to produce more brightness. There are rumours that Samsung could be changing over to OLED TVs in the near future and we look at how to place a TV in your living room. Plus, we look at a best buy subwoofer from SVS, the SB-1000 Pro and Cas rounds up the latest TV show and Film news and reviews.
This month on the movies podcast, we watch monster smash-em-up Godzilla vs. Kong and discuss how the quality of visual effects can impact our enjoyment of blockbuster movies. We also find out your opinions on the best and worst CGI in cinema history.
This week we discuss the Panasonic OLED and LED TV announcements with the brighter Custom Professional OLED Panel now available in a lower model in the range, new OLED sets and new LCD LED TVs now with Filmmaker Mode. Plus, Ed reviews the Cyrus i7 XR Integrated Amplifier and we discuss speaker placement in your room and what the best results will be. Finally Cas and Tom will round-up the film and TV Show news and reviews.
This week with new TV season approaching how do you demo before buying, especially in a pandemic? This also applies to other AV gear and Hi-Fi, so what are the available solutions? Plus, Ed reviews the Q Acoustics Active 200 and we discuss episode one of The Falcon and the Winter Solider, while Cas rounds up the TV show and film reviews and news.
In a special one-off movies podcast the team discuss the brand new Zack Snyder cut of Justice league. We cover the director's cut, new plot points and performances, plus the controversial use of the 4:3 aspect ratio for a home release.
In this special edition of the AVForums Podcast, we interview James Thomas, product manager for home entertainment at LG UK. We get the full details on the UK TV line-up and deep dive with the new OLED models and features, including the OLED EVO G1.
This week we look at the LG BX OLED TV to see if it is the bargain it appears to be at the moment. Steve has finished his articles covering all the room correction systems and we wrap up on the subject. Plus, we look at room acoustics and adding items to improve the sound quality in your room, such as bass traps and wall panels. Ed reviews a pair of Focal Clear MG Headphones and Tom gives us the latest movie and TV show news and reviews
This month the AVForums movie review team tells us what they have been watching this month, what they are looking forward to next month and also review Coming 2 America. Cas reviews the Zack Snyder cut of Justice League, plus, what are the best-belated sequels that follow many years after the originals?
This week we look at the NAD M28 and Storm Audio PA16 mkII Class D amplifiers and ask which type of amplification is best for your system. Plus, Sony has revealed the pricing and availability of the A90J and A80J OLED TVs for 2021 and we also round-up the film and TV Show news and reviews.
This week we discuss Samsung's 2021 TV launch details from their 2nd March press event as well as a first look review of the QN95A Neo QLED TV model. We ask how lockdown has affected our equipment buying habits and Cas rounds-up the latest Film and TV Show news and reviews.
This week we look at how our buying habits have changed for AV and Hi-FI equipment during lockdown, we ask if a large screen HDR TV or a projector is best for a home cinema system and Greg looks at a TPLink whole house mesh Wi-Fi system for the home. Plus it is the end of the month so we round-up the best music, films and TV shows to watch.
This week we look at how our buying habits have changed for AV and Hi-FI equipment during lockdown, we ask if a large screen HDR TV or a projector is best for a home cinema system and Greg looks at a TPLink whole house mesh Wi-Fi system for the home. Plus it is the end of the month so we round-up the best music, films and TV shows to watch.
Arcam AV40 Review: Is Wireless the Future of Audio? + Movie and TV Show News and Reviews
One system for both Hi-Fi and Cinema? McIntosh MA7200 Review + TV Show and Movie Reviews and News
The latest TV announcements from the Philips' launch event, is a soundbar or AVR with speakers the best home cinema and we discuss Samsung's EzCAL calibration software. Plus, we have the latest Album of the week, TV show and Film reviews and news
Reviews of the Q Acoustics 3030i speakers, Humax Aura Digital TV PVR and Roku Streambar. Plus, we have movie and TV Show news and reviews with a look at WandaVision, the latest instalment to the MCU.
The AVForums podcast returns with news from CES. We cover the new TV news from Panasonic, Sony, Samsung, LG, TCL and Hisense as they announce new 8K + 4K OLED, Mini LED, QNED and Micro LED TVs for 2021
We make an unscheduled return to combat the Christmas Covid lockdown blues with chat about all things AV, TV, Tech, Film and streaming plus we pick the most impressive leaps forward in our AV systems
Christmas Special Best TV, Home Cinema, Hi-Fi, Movies, TV Shows and Blu-rays of the Year 2020
Sony VW790 and 590ES Projector reviews and NAD M33 Amplifier Review plus Movie/TV Show News and Reviews
The Best TVs and Projectors of 2020, RIP Dave Prowse, plus AV, TV Show and Movie News and Reviews
We Interview Sony's Chris Mullins About Their 4K Projectors, We Announce The Best Hi-Fi Products Of 2020, Plus Best of the Month for TV Shows and Movies
We Reveal The Best Home AV Products Of 2020, Bowers And Wilkins 705 Signature Review, Plus Film and TV Show News Reviews And More
PS5 vs Xbox Series X - which is best? JBL HDI-1600 Hi-Fi Speaker Review, Samsung LSP9T Projector Review, Plus Film and TV News, Reviews and more
Samsung Q80T, Spendor Classic S4/5, LG PL7 and LG PN7 Reviews, RIP Sean Connery, Film + TV news and Reviews
Reported HDMI 2.1 bugs, Philips OLED TV, Audiolab Amp and LG LED Projector reviews + Best music, movies and TV of the month
Philips OLED+935 impressions, Denon AVC110 Review, Nura NuraLoop Earphones review, Film Reviews, News and More
Marantz SR7015 and NAD T 778 AVR plus Mission LX2 MKII Speaker Reviews, AV and Film News and More
LG 48-inch CX OLED, Philips Fidelio X3 Headphones, PS5 vs Xbox Series X Choice, Film News and More
Panasonic HX800 TV and Sony HT-G700 Soundbar reviews, movie and TV show news and reviews
We launch our Wednesday podcast with a review of the 65-inch TCL C815 TV, Denon and Huawei wireless speakers, MartinLogan Electromotion ESL speakers and we discuss the latest film and TV show news and reviews
This week we review the Sony A8 OLED TV, Mulan on Disney+ and we round-up the latest news from the virtual IFA show in Germany plus wrap-up with the latest movie news and reviews
Samsung HW-Q950T Soundbar Review, Filmmaker Mode, Disney+ $30 for Mulan, AV news and more
Latest home entertainment tech news and reviews plus the best/worst Samuel L Jackson movies
We Interview Denon, Marantz and Sound United product specialists Philip Jones, Oliver Kriete and Roger Batchelor about the new Denon 2020 AV Amplifier models. Also HDMI 2.1 connectivity, 8K/60, 4K/120 compatibility as well as DTS:X Pro sound support
LG CX vs. Panasonic HZ2000, Laser Projector review, is 4K disc dead, AV and Movie news, best and worst Hugh Jackman movies, plus questions to the team...
LCD TVs for Movies, are physical discs dying?, RIP Ennio Morricone, AV and Movie news, best and worst Matt Damon movies, plus questions to the team...
Samsung Q800T Soundbar Review, Panasonic HZ2000 in for Review, IFA latest, Best Streaming Content for July, B+W Brad Pitt Movies, plus questions to the team...
LG SN7CY Soundbar Review, Hisense 55U7Q, LG Nano90, Best Music, Movies and TV Shows of the Month, B+W Sigourney Weaver Movies, plus questions to the team...
LG CX video, JBL BAR 9.1 Review, Upcoming Panasonic and Hisense TV Reviews and B+W Will Smith, plus questions to the team...
Panasonic HZ980 OLED TV, PS5 console reveal, Bowers and Wilkins to be purchased by Sound United, plus questions to the team...
Will CES 2021 happen, Philips OLEDs announced, Denon 8K AV Receivers, latest 4K UHD Discs, streaming and TV shows, plus questions to the team...
Sky HLG HDR thoughts, Panasonic HZ1500 and LG CX OLED TVs turn up for review, Dolby Atmos Music on Tidal, Best of the Month and questions to the team...
Sky to start HDR broadcasts, Sony announce 8K LED and 49 inch OLED prices, Ed talks HiFi and discuss what the best and worst The Rock movies are, plus we have movie news and questions to the team...
This week we review a 4K projector and Campfire Audio Andromeda earphones, discuss what the best and worst Tom Cruise movies are, plus we have movie news and questions to the team...
This week we have Craig Cunningham from Samsung guest on the show, plus we review a soundbar and Ed gives us his 50 albums for lockdown, we also have movie reviews and questions to the team...
Our first LIVE podcast, we review a BenQ 4K projector, Samsung 4K TV and more. We apologise for the poor audio quality and echo...
LG 65inch GX OLED and Philips 55inch 754 OLED TV Reviews, Music for self isolation, we are doing a video podcast, plus movies, TV shows and more...
TV Market Meltdown, we discuss the current crisis and the impact it will have on TV displays this year with industry analyst Paul Gray, plus movies, TV shows and more...
New BenQ projectors, Emotive XPA11 power amp and Audioquest Dragonfly Cobalt Reviews, Film reviews, streaming news and our AV lockdown thoughts so far...
Samsung stop LCD production, LG announce OLED pricing for the UK, Lyngdorf MP60 and ProJect T1 Turntable reviews and more...
Samsung Q950TS 75 inch 8K TV and JVC N5 4K Projector reviews, Disney Plus first thoughts, plus the best of the month and more...
Soundbar round up, Physical media vs. Streaming, cinema releases appearing on VOD services, Disney Plus launching in the UK and more...
MK LCR750 Speaker package and Marantz Melody X system reviews, AV News, Movie News, Cinema 4K and Blu-ray release news and films to self isolate to...
Q Acoustics Q B12 Subwoofer and Vertere Turntable reviews, MinidDisc day is a thing, movie, disc and TV show reviews, news and suggestions...
Epson TW9400 LCD Projector and Kudos Titan 505 Speaker Reviews, Hardware News, The Best of the Month and more...
Panasonic OLED Pinewood launch event and Bristol HiFi show reports, Movie reviews and more...
Samsung 8K and 4K TV launches, Bristol HiFi Show preview, SVS SB2000 Subwoofer review, the best end of the world movies and more...
LG C9 77inch TV Review, Acoustic Energy AE500 speaker review, Cinema releases and more...
BenQ W5700 4K DLP Projector, Polk Signature E Speakers, Naim Mu-So QB Gen 2 Reviews, Cinema releases, best of the month and more...
Philips TV launch event in Amsterdam, Marantz NR1200 review, Star Trek Picard review, best TV shows of the month and more...
2020 TV releases and technology, has OLED reached its end, Bad Boys for Life and 1917 reviews along with Star Wars discussion and more...
CES 2020 Special, We discuss the TV news and announcements from this years show in vegas...
CES 2020 preview, plus, our best of 2019 for products, films, albums, 4K discs, TV shows and more...
Philips OLED TV interview with Danny Tack, High end home cinema reviews, Jumanji The Next Level review, news and more...
The best projectors of the year, Canton Soundbar and Parasound Hint 6 reviews, plus we review Knives Out at the cinema and The Irishman on Netflix and more...
We discuss the best Hi Fi, Home AV and TVs of the year, review Le Mans 66 at the cinema and more...
What is professional calibration, what does a pro calibrator do, why should you hire a calibrator and what should you be looking out for...
Panasonic GZ950, LG C9 OLED TVs and Samsung Q60R Reviews, Bowers and Wilkins Formation Bar, Bass and Flex, Midway cinema review and more...
A discussion on display calibration and AutoCal with Tyler Pruitt from Portrait Displays...
Philips OLED934 4K OLED TV, LG SL10YG Soundbar and Focal Kanta No1 speaker Reviews, Best of the month, Spoiler review of Terminator Dark Fate with cinema news and more...
Philips OLED854 and OLED984 4K OLED TV Reviews, Amazon HD Music Service Review, cinema news and more...
Panasonic GZ2000 OLED review, JVC Firmware update, Gemini Man 3D HFR cinema review, cinema news and more...
Quantum Dot interview with Jason Hartlove CEO of Nanosys, Joker cinema review, cinema news and more...
Interview with Andy Kerr from Bowers and Wilkins, best of the month for TV Films and Music, cinema news and more...
Interview with Spears and Munsil about the Benchmark UHD Disc, As Astra, Hustlers and Rambo Last Blood reviews, cinema news and more...
Panasonic soundbar and NAD C10 all in one system reviews, What is Filmmaker mode, cinema news and more...
Samsung Q85R, Sharp I7652 and Klipsch Bar 48 soundbar reviews, Apocalypse Now Final Cut, Blinded by the Light and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood cinema reviews and more...
BenQ W2700 4K DLP Projector, Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar and Naim MuSo Gen2 reviews, cinema releases, 4K discs and more...
LG SL9YG Soundbar and B and W Formation Wedge speaker reviews, best TV of the month, Fast and Furious Hobbs and Shaw review and more...
Panasonic GZ1500 OLED TV and Harman Kardon Citation speaker reviews, best of the month and more...
Panasonic GX800 LED LCD TV and BK Subwoofer reviews, Spider Man Far from Home review and more...
Sony AG8 OLED TV, Klipsch Speakers and Audio Technica headphone reviews, plus, the best of the month and more...
Yamaha RX-A1080 Av Receiver and Primare I15 Prisma Amp Reviews, Toy Story 4 review, plus the best movies set in New York and more...
Report from the 8K summit in New York, Hands on with the Panasonic GZ2000 OLED TV, review of Polk S15E speakers, E3 round up and more...
Sony XG95 TV Review, Samsung HW-Q70R and HW-Q90R Soundbar reviews, best of the month, Godzilla review and more...
State of the TV Market in 2019, is 8K dead already, Marantz says farewell to Ken Ishiwata, Sound United buy Onkyo and Pioneer, John Wick 3 Review and more...
Samsung Q90R 4K TV View, Subwoofer review round-up, Munich High End Show report, Avengers Endgame spoiler review and more...
KEF LSX speakers and Polk Command Bar Soundbar reviews, Samsung Q90R initial thoughts, Hellboy cinema review and more...
BBC stream 4K HDR football, LG announce OLED TV pricing and availability, Record Store Day, Gaming news, Shazam cinema review and more...
Vivitek HK2288 4K DLP Projector, Definitive Technology BP9000 speakers and AudioLab M-Dac Nano reviews and more...
Bowers and Wilkins 600 series speakers, Marantz NR1509 AVR and Revel speaker reviews, best of the month for music, movies, discs, TV shows and more...
HDR calibration and 4K Projectors, Samsung stop 4K player production, Naim Uniti Nova Review, Captain Marvel IMAX 3D Review and more...
Samsung have a Technical Seminar, we visit Hisense in Leeds, LG announce 48 inch OLED TVs are coming, Captain Marvel Review and more...
Samsung Q90R TV, Optoma UHL55 4K Projector, Wharfedale Soundbar, Rega Planar 8 Turntable and more...
Panasonic launch four new OLED TVs, Bristol HiFi show report, the best of the month and more...
Samsung launch Q950R 8K and Q90R, Q85R, Q80R 4K screens and more, we review the ITOA 7 channel power amp and a digital audio player, plus Ed gives us a full music review round up and more...
JVC N7 native 4K projector first thoughts and Monitor Audio Gold 100 speaker reviews, Alita Battle Angel and Lego Movie 2 reviews and more...
Epson TW7400 projector and Sennheiser IE800S earphone reviews, Netflix new series reviews, what is coming for review in Feb and more...
Philips launch new OLED and LED TVs, a last helping of Snake oil, plus the best of the month for January...
What are we reviewing in 2019, Cas reveals his favourite movies of 2018 and what is coming in 2019 to cinemas, plus Ed talks turntables and cartridges while we reveal our most anticipated TV shows coming soon...
The best products, Hi-Fi, album, movies, discs and TV shows of the year, Editors Choice Awards, the latest cinema and disc news and more...
Sony 65ZF9 LED LCD and Samsung Q900 8K TV Reviews, Yamaha Soundbars, Editors Choice Awards for Home AV, the latest cinema and disc news and more...
Interview with Danny Tack from Philips, Review of the Marantz AV8805 AV Processor, best of November, the latest cinema and disc news and more...
Sony ZF9 LCD TV initial thoughts, review of the Arcam AVR390 AVR, audio standards, the latest cinema and disc news and more...
Sony VW570ES and ViewSonic PX747-4K projector reviews, Bowers and Wilkins 700 series and Wharfedale D320 speaker reviews, the latest cinema and disc news and more...
Sony AF9 and Philips 803 OLED TV reviews, Ed talks electronic music, Red Dead Redemption 2 review, latest cinema and disc news and more...
Denon AVC6500 review, What is IMAX Enhanced, Bohemian Rhapsody review, best of the month, latest cinema and disc news and more...
Hisense budget TV is a mega bargain, First Man review, Yamaha MusicCast 20 and 50 reviews, latest cinema and disc news and more...
Samsung Q900 8K TV hands on, Sony AF9 and Philips 803 OLED TVs arrive for review, latest cinema and disc news and more...
LG B8 4K OLED TV Review, the latest immersive soundbars, best of the month, latest cinema and disc news and more...
Hisense 75 inch ULED 4K HDR TV and Klipsch powered speaker reviews, directors want reference modes on TVs, does anyone care about new iPhones, latest cinema and disc news and more...
Samsung Q8DN 4K TV and HW-N950 Atmos Soundbar reviews, high end multifunction kit, latest cinema and disc news, best of the month and more...
IFA Special, Samsung 8K TVs, Sony Master Series, LG 88inch 8K OLED, Sony and JVC 4K Native projectors and more...
Sonos Beam Soundbar, Cello 4K TV and Essential PH1 reviews, The Meg cinema review, plus film and cinema news and more...
Sony announce AF9 and ZF9 TVs in New York, TCL are bringing their TVs to the UK, Best playlist album and vinyl of the month, Antman and the Wasp review, plus film and cinema news and more...
Are Samsung about to release MicroLED TVs, Amazon add Dolby Atmos to Prime Video, Upcoming reviews, best movies of the month, Mission Impossible Fallout Review, plus film and cinema news and more...
New Denon AV Receivers, IFA 2018 preview, JBL Headphones review, is Netflix killing traditional pay TV services, The Incredibles cinema review, plus film and cinema news and more...
Our final thoughts on BBC HLG Test with World Cup and Wimbledon, Monitor Audio Studio 50 speaker review, Mission Impossible Fallout and Skyscraper reviews, plus film and cinema news and more...
Best OLED TV right now, Hi-end AV speaker reviews, Quetest Hi-Fi DAC review, Netflix to charge more for HDR, plus film and cinema news and more...
Panasonic FZ952 OLED TV review, Hi-end AV Processor reviews, Elipson all-in-one Hi-Fi, the best of the month, plus film and cinema news and more...
Panasonic FZ952 OLED TV preview, Hisense U7A TV review, Oceans 8 cinema review, plus film and cinema news and more...
Sony KD55 AF8 OLED TV Review, Q Acoustics 3050i and Acoustic Energy 100 speaker packages, Dolby Cinema coming to the UK, plus film and cinema news and more...
Naim Uniti Star all in one review, BenQ TK800 4K Projector preview, Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom review, plus film and cinema news and more...
Panasonic UB9000 4K Player preview, BBC to show World Cup in 4K HLG HDR, Samsung soundbar and Pro-ject system reviews, plus film and cinema news and more...
Sony AF8 OLED first thoughts, Sony X700 4K Blu-ray Player review, best of the month for music, films, discs and more...
Munich High End Show report, ElectriQ OLED TV Review update, Samsung Soundbar and Egreat A11 media box reviews, Deadpool 2 review, movie and disc news and more...
Optoma UHZ65 Laser projector and Focal Sib Evo Dolby Atmos speaker reviews, Avengers Infinity War review, best of the month and more...
Initial impressions of the Sony XF90 and Samsung Q9FN LCD TVs, review of Deezer streaming, film news and more...
SVS Subwoofers, Arendal THX speakers, Dynaudio Special Forty speaker reviews, plus, Rampage review, film news and more...
More on the OPPO news to stop AV production, Sony VW760ES 4K Laser Projector, Qobuz streaming review, Ready Player One and more...
Steve reports back from the LG European technology event for the 2018 OLED and LCD TVs, best of the month, movie news and more...
We visit the new Home Cinema demo rooms at Arcam, Ed finally buys a 4K HDR TV, we review Annihilation on Netflix, movie news and more...
Samsung announce QLED TV model details, LG 2018 OLED TVs, plus is CD finally dead, movie news and more...
Denon AVC-X8500 Av Amplifier Review, BenQ W1700 4K DLP Projector preview, Best of the month and more...
Panasonic European Convention 2018 TV launch event report, what is in store for hifi in 2018 and more...
Epson LS100 Short Throw Projector, Sky Q to offer more Dolby Atmos content, Bristol Show Preview and more...
Philips TV launch Report for three new OLED TVs, Star Wars Last Jedi round up discussion and more...
Interview with Danny Tack from Philips on OLED TV picture quality, The Last Jedi review and more...
Editor's Choice Awards for Streaming devices and services, projectors and tech and mobile of 2017 and more...
Editor's Choice Awards for TVs, best of the month, cinema reviews, movie news, ultra hd blu-rays and more...
Panasonic EX750 and Sony XE85 4K HDR LCD TV Reviews, cinema reviews, movie news, ultra hd blu-rays and more...
OLED TV shootout results, 8K TVs, Roku Streaming Stick, JVC X5900 projector, cinema reviews, movie news, ultra hd blu-rays and more...
Apple TV 4K updates, Poly from Chord Electronics and Denon X4400 AVR Reviews, cinema reviews, movie news, ultra hd blu-rays and more...
Hisense NU8700 4K TV review, Best Buy budget bookshelf speakers, cinema review, movie news, ultra hd blu-rays and more...
Sony VW260ES and VW360ES native 4K Projector and Kef Q350 speaker reviews, movie news, ultra hd blu-rays and more...
Apple TV 4K Review and Amazon Fire TV 4K HDR launched, Streaming discussions, Minix Neo Mini PC review, movie news, ultra hd blu-rays and more...
Samsung MU7000 4K TV and Optoma UHD65 4K DLP Projector reviews, movie news, ultra hd blu-rays and more...
4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Player round-up, High-end Turntables, Star Wars news, movie news, ultra hd blu-rays and more...
Hisense N6800 4K TV Review, Acoustic Energy AE100 speakers and Vero 4K Streamer Reviews, movie news, ultra hd blu-rays and more...
The IFA special with latest TV releases, HDR10 plus, hands-on and news, movie news and more...
Samsung ms650 soundbar, Portable Music Players, Laserdisc memories, The Dark Tower cinema review, movie news and more...
Sony XE94 75-inch LED LCD TV and Naim Uniti Atom all-in-one system Reviews, Hitmans Bodyguard cinema review, movie news and more...
LG UltraHD Blu-ray Player, Denon HEOS AVR and Oppo Sonica Reviews, movie news and more...
Best of the month, Sony Dolby Atmos soundbar and Dunkirk Review, movie news and more...
Oppo 205 UHD Blu-ray player and ATC speaker reviews, gaming news, movie news and more...
Samsung UHD Blu-ray player, Chord Hugo 2 and Hisense N5800 TV review, movie news and more...
Panasonic UB400 and UB300 UHD Blu-ray Players, Acer V9800 4K DLP Projector and media box Reviews, are Hi-Fi separates extinct, a new Nintendo classic, movie news and more...
Panasonic EZ952 OLED TV Reviews, Q Acoustics soundbar speaker review, Technics Sl1200GR Turntable, movie news and more...
LG B7 and E7 OLED TV Reviews, Q Acoustics speaker review, RIP Adam West, movie news and more...
Panasonic EZ1002 4K OLED TV Review, Munich High End Show report, best of the month, movie news and more...
Mitchell and Brown TV review, HFR broadcasting, Alien Covenant review, the best documentaries, movie news and more...
Sony XE70 TVs released, reviews of the Oculus Rift and PSVR along with Minix Neo U9 Media box, movie news and more...
Samsung QLED Q8C 4K HDR LED TV Review, record store day, best of the month, movie news and more...
Sony A1 4K HDR OLED TV Review, Linn LP12 Review, HDR10Plus and the latest movie news and more...
LG Wallpaper W7 OLED TV Review, Philips OLED TVs announced and Samsung prices for QLED TVs released and more...
Report from the Panasonic European Convention and the launch of new OLED TVs and more...
The Super Bowl, chocolate, more MQA, Dolby Atmos, Sky Q, Turntables, Ancient Aliens, UHD Blu-ray and more...
BBC start testing UHD and HLG broadcasts on the iPlayer and BT Sport start Dolby Atmos football, plus PSVR review and more...
Hisense K5510 4KTV and Sony VW550ES native 4K Projector Reviews, New Virgin Media box, Expensive Q Acoustics speakers and more...
Denon X6300 AV Receiver and Epson TW7300 HDR Projector Reviews, best of the month round up and more...
Brexit to double some electronics prices, what are High Frame Rates, Valve amps make a comeback and more...
BBC 4K UHD on iPLayer, Dolby Atmos now on Xbox One and S, plus best of the month round up and more...
Nintendo Switch is revealed, THX are sold to Razer, Panasonic UB700 UHD Player review and more...
Samsung Note 7 latest, new Rogue One trailer, JVC Z1 Laser projector, Philips 7601 TV review and more...
Playstation VR gets launched, Kodi box trial update, LG B6 OLED 4K HDR TV review, movie reviews and more...
Kodi box trial, BBC iplayer will require a login, Spotify to buy Soundcloud, Hisense 4K HDR TV review and more...
DTS being sold for 850m dollars, review of Samsung KS8000 TV, Oppo launch new UHD Blu-ray player, the best of the month and more...
Apple iPhone 7 Review and Eds view on the missing jack, Epson Laser projector announced at CEDIA, Sony ZD9 TV review and more...
Toshiba and Sharp TVs are back, Apple iPhone 7 and the missing jack, PS4 Pro and no UHD BD playback and more...
IFA show round-up and first thoughts on new projectors and OLED TVs, plus, an interview with Auro 3D.
Kaleidescape go out of business, Phil reviews the MK Sound MP300 speakers, Steve talks wide colour gamut, plus cinema releases and more...
JVC native 4K HDR laser projector announced, Rogue One trailer thoughts, Samsung Atmos soundbar review and more...
Panasonic DX802 4K HDR TV review, the latest Sound Advice tutorial, Nintendo NX rumours and more...
Sony ZD9 4K UHD HDR TV preview, Sony UHP H1 Blu=ray review, Audioquest Dragonfly, music on the move and more...
LG E6 OLED TV Review, Sony HW45ES SXRD Projector review, Sky 4K UHD service coming and more...
In this Podcast we cover the latest media TV boxes and the growing demand for streaming, the latest cinema releases and more...
In this Podcast we review the Samsung KS9000 and Sony 75 inch XD94 4K UHD HDR TVs and more...
In this Podcast we review the LG C6 4K HDR TV, report on new Epson 4K HDR projectors and more...
In this Podcast we review the Samsung KS9500 HDR TV, report from the Denon and Marantz launch event and more...
In this Podcast we interview Stephen Auld from Dolby UK and find out all about Dolby Vision.
We interview colour scientist Dado Valentic who works on the Netflix series Marco Polo about HDR.
Virgin to launch 4K set top box, new Yamaha AV Receivers announced, X-Men reviewed and more...
Get the best TV picture for the Euros, Pioneer LX89 AVR Review, Banana Plugs, Cats, Star Wars and more...
Samsung ks7500 UHD HDR TV Review, no Samsung OLED TVs in near future, Bowers and Wilkins bought by start up company and more...
Sound Advice launches, we review the Anthem MRX 1120 AVR, auto EQ and set up discussed and a review of Captain America Civil War and more...
Panasonic UB900 UHD Blu-ray player audio issues, Panasonic DX750 and Sony XD9305 4k HDR TV reviews and more...
Samsung K8500 and Panasonic UB900 UHD Blu-ray players face off, Netflix starts HDR streaming, is the PS4K a thing and more...
LG 2016 4K UHD OLED TVs launched with Dolby Vision HDR, a new entry level SXRD projector from Sony, new Star Wars trailers and more...
Samsung KS9000 and Panasonic DX700 4K HDR TV Reviews, Samsung UHD Blu-ray Player first thoughts and more...
New Sim2 projectors, Sony HW65ES Projector and Arcam AVR850 AVR Reviews, plus cinema reviews and more...
Samsung 2016 UHD TV line-up revealed, Skype removed from Smart TV systems and the death of 3D TV, plus cinema reviews and more...
Bristol Sound and Vision show and Panasonic Convention reports, plus cinema reviews and more...
Philips 2016 4K UHD TV Launch event, Panasonic DX902 UHD HDR TV Review, plus cinema reviews and more...
Samsung UHD Blu-ray player issues, NAS drives, our favourite Test clips, plus cinema reviews and more...
Sony launch 2016 4K UHD TVs for the UK, We interview Yamaha about Dolby Atmos, DTSx and soundbars, plus cinema reviews and more...
Sky Q pricing announced, the best Dolby Atmos Blu-rays and Atmos equipment being tested now, plus cinema reviews and more...
Yamaha CX-A5100 and MX-A5000 processor and Amp preview, Soundbars, 4k Blu-ray might not be 4K and more...
We mourn two British icons, look at Netflix blocking VPN and DNS services, review the JVC X7000 projector and Philips 8601 4k TV and more...
Our CES special where we talk about UHD Blu-ray, HDR, Dolby Vision, New TVs and more...
Best products and innovations of the year, a preview of CES 2016 and Star Wars The Force Awakens major spoilers and more...
Reviews of JVC DLA-X7000B, BenQ W2000 and Sony VW520ES Projectors, Hisense XT910 4K TV and more...
Reviews of JVC DLA-X5000B and Sony VW520ES Projectors, OLED vs LED what is the difference, movie reviews and more...
First look at JVC DLA-X5000B Projector and Hisense K321 4K UHD TV, movie reviews and more...
Hisense 4k 65XT910 TV thoughts, 4K UHD Fire TV first look, Sky Q details, reviews, movies and more...
Sony launch 4k UHD BDs, Roku land Amazon Prime Video, soundMAGIC P55 and Sony BDP-S6500 reviews and more...
More Star Wars trailers, Sony VW520 4k Projector and Marantz AVR first looks, LG talk OLED and HDR and more...
SPECTRE review, Star Wars The Force Awakens trailer discussion, LG 65EF950V flat OLED TV review and more...
Hover conversions, pull down Tv roundup, OLED TV reviews, Jaws19, Laser Projectors and more...
New NVIDIA Android TV preview, Amazon ban sales of Apple and Google TV boxes, is Samsung fudging energy consumption figures and more...
UHD Alliance set to introduce 4K Logos for UHD kit, Are 4k UHD TV prices dropping too fast and more...
Amazon Fire TV will be 4K, Sony Android Tv review, film streaming audio quality, Everest cinema review and more...
Sony to use Dolby Vision on UHD Blu-ray titles, Apple TV refreshed, Panasonic OLED pricing and more...
IFA Special with reports on Panasonic and LG OLED TVs, 4k projectors, hifi and audio and more...
The final games podcast. We look back at our favourite games and podcast episodes as well as whats coming in the future and more...
Yamaha Launch MusicCast, we look forward to IFA 2015 next week, Are smart homes smart, our favourite products and films from the last 100 shows and more...
Denon AVR3200 preview, Projector guide and advice, Mega expensive turntables, The Man from U.N.C.L.E. review and more...
Samsung Launch 4K UHD content on WD HDD drives, BDA licensing starts for UHD Blu-ray players and discs, Fantastic Four review and more...
Samsung JU7500 4K Tv Review, Hisense to hit the UK after buying Sharp US, Mission Impossible and more...
YouTube and Netflix account for majority of internet data, do cinemas still present film as it should be seen, reviews of Inside Out and Southpaw and more...
Sony KD75X940 4K TV Verdict, BT launches UHD Sports channel, Q Acoustics 3000 review, Ant Man review and more.
Panasonic CX802 4K TV Verdict, is Apple Music worth it, why are Android boxes popular, Ted 2 review and more.
Panasonic on the search for the directors intended picture quality in hollywood, Terminator Genisys review and more.
Fox announce High Dynamic Range Ultra HD film releases, Philips new soundbars, using high quality music streams as a source and more.
We look back at all the major announcements made at E3 and give our thoughts, opinions and more...
New Yamaha AV Receiver line up, Apple Music, LG OLED Yeilds and 4K UF850 Review, Jurassic World review and more.
Panasonic CX802 Flagship 4K Tv Review, Denon and Marantz launch event, Fallout 4 Trailer, Jurassic World and more.
We interview THX about the new immersive audio formats like Dolby Atmos and how to get the best out of the formats at home.
Sunfire subwoofers, Panasonic CX700 4k TV review, BBQs, Poltergeist, favourite disaster movies and more...
Munich High End show report, BDA finalise 4K BD specs, Espon LS10000 laser projector preview, Mad Max Fury Road review and more...
Steam paid mods uturn, Star Wars Battlefront hype, Tony Hawks leak, Guitar Hero, E3 excitement and more...
PMC twenty.sub first look, LG 65inch 4K OLED Review, serious audio from Oppo, Spooks The Greater Good review and more...
Atmos for less than £500, are 1080p TVs a dying breed, Will 4K content keep up with sales and more...
Apple Watch, more DTS x, turntable review round up,Avengers Age of Ultron review and more...
LG EG960V 4K OLED Review, Lots of Star Wars news, do film trailers give away too much and more...
Nintendo NX and mobile games, goodbye OnLive, CoD Announcement announced, Deus Ex Trailer and more...
DTS X was launched but do we know what it is yet, John Wick cinema review, competitions, where can you demo kit these days and more...
Network your home for streaming content the easy way, Fast and Furious 7 Review and more...
SPECTRE teaser, DTS X announcement, Ask the Idiots, April reviews, Amazon Fire Stick, movies and more...
Android Media box reviews, Do you need bias lighting, get the right cartridge for your turntable, Movies at the cinema, the new review team and more...
Philips 2015 TV Launch report, Samsung JS9000 Review, Audio Technica headphone review, new Star Wars and more and more...
Will wearable tech and VR be the future, The Order 1886 reviewed, strange shapes in State of Decay and more...
Harrison Ford cheats Death, Ask the idiots is back, LG Launch their 2015 OLED TVs, Apple watch and more...
New Samsung JS9500 SUHD TV review, RIP Leonard Nimoy, MWC Report, March reviews and more...
New Samsung JS9500 SUHD TV first look, Epson LS10000 Laser Projector, Fifty Shades of Grey review and more...
Candybox2, Windows 10 gaming features and hololens, Evolve, Zelda and Dying Light reviews and more...
New Sony and Samsung UK TV line ups, Apple to launch web Tv service, games news, cinema reviews and more...
Competitions, Big profits for LG and Apple, 4k UHD Blu-ray Specs, Yamaha SRT1000 review, Inherent Vice review and more...
CES wrap up, competitions, Denon X5200 AVR Review, Games News, Boyhood review and more...
Our Christmas Special where we discuss the Sony Hack, Christmas bargains, Products of the year, The Hobbit and more...
This month the team discuss Trailer Wars, Playstation Anniversary Event, RIP Ralph Baer and more...
Bond SPECTRE announcement talk, Terminator 5 trailer, Panasonic AX902 4K TV Review, Paddington review and more...
Star Wars and Jurassic World trailer reaction, Black Friday, OLED, The Imitation Game, Theodore Rex and more...
Sony VW300 4K Projector, LG OLED TV Review, competitions to win, games news, Hunger Games Mockingjay PT1 review and more...
This month the team discuss Call of Duty Advanced warfare, the Fallout 4 Hoax, GTA5 First Person mode and more...
The force awakens, Interstellar review, a full report of Dolby Atmos in the home and more...
Competitions, Tidal music streaming, how do you get into vinyl, upcoming reviews, Nighcrawler review and more...
Panasonic AX902 4k TV preview, using the correct connections and setting up your sources, plus Fury review and more...
Atmos, Auro3D and now DTS UHD offer immersive sound, but does the public care. Games news, Movies and more...
This month the team discuss Ubisoft stirring the gamergate pot. Mark gets excited over RoomAlive and everyone gets misty eyed over a golden age of peripherals and Erasure
Is OLED TV is future, what are the best seating distances, what is bias lighting and more...
Look back at Sept highlights and forward to Oct reviews, competitions, projectors, movies and more...
Destiny, could you play a game for 10 years, Remakes in games a good thing or not and more...
IFA show report from Berlin. We discuss 4K Tvs, 4K OLED TV, the announcement of 4K Blu-ray and more...
IFA preview, 5.1 or a soundbar for your home, what is at the cinema, what is coming on Blu-ray next week and more...
RIP Richard Attenborough, the best TVs for gaming, what TV tech would we buy, Lucy and Into the Storm cinema reviews and more...
RIP Robin Williams, Dolby Atmos in the Home, 4K Netflix vs 1080p BD, original Star Wars on BD and more...
Gamescom announcements, what makes a good games presentation, Leon has an entertainment centre and more...
Favourite demo discs, OLED TVs for two grand, Sky Sports on Now TV for less games news, movie news, Mad Max returns and more...
Round up of 4K and 1080p TV reviews, audio review catch up, games news, movie news, Star Wars in 4k and more...
Dolby Atmos is coming to even more manufacturers and products, summer of sport competition, LG 4k OLED TVs and more...
Dolby Atmos is coming to the home via new receivers and Blu rays, LG webOS Smart Plus TV reviewed and more...
SVS Subwoofer review, differences between ported and sealed subs, ask the idiots, e3 round up, Oculus review, 20 best Blu rays...
E3 Special we look at all the games announced and give our thoughts on everything seen at the show.
DCP, Dolby Atmos and X Men. Ask the idiots, More 4K TV reviews, World Cup snacks, 22 Jump St review and more...
Is The Empire Strikes Back the best movie ever, more World Cup picture and sound tips and tricks, world cup snacks, movie reviews and more...
World Cup projectors, PicturePerfect tips, sound tips, getting drunk tips, games news and more...
Rumours that Pioneer are pulling out of AV, Sony HW40 Projector Review, Games news, movies and more...
LG webOS smart TV behind the scenes visit to San Francisco, what will make people buy a 4K TV amd lots more...
Sony 4K film centre at Pinewood, Is OLED dead before it gets started, games news, Marks AV snack and more...
Sony 4K Event at Pinewood, Price rise at Netflix, ET found in the dump, Marks AV snack and more...
Oppo PM1 Headphones, correct set up of aspect ratios on TVs and projectors, Marks AV snack and more...
RIP Ultimate Warrior, Facebookulus Rift, Titanfall review and catch up, Metal Gear Solid Ground Zero review and more...
Amazon and Google to launch streaming devices, upcoming reviews, games news, Godfather based AV Snacks and movie news and reviews...
Sony W829 and Samsung H8000 HDTV reviews, £600 in ear headphones, AV Snacks and what is coming for review this month and more...
Panasonic launch their new UK spec HDTVs and 4K TVs, VR headset from Sony official, AV Snack recipe and more...
When Twitter says your dead, new Onkyo AVRs, Sony HW55 Projector, Sony VR for games, Need for Speed cinema review and more...
Titanfall excitement, irrational games winding down, new Batman, South Park and Thief 4 reviews and more...
Auro 3D Surround Sound demo and visit to Galaxy Studios, Games news, Movies and more...
Bring your own HiFi Show, Non Stop cinema review, Games news, the great biscuit debate ptII plus the AV Snack recipe and more...
Bristol Sound and Vision Show report, AV Snacks, Amazon Prime streaming movies, Xbox One price cuts, Cinema reviews and more...
House of Cards S2, Monuments Men and Cuban Fury Reviews, Games news, Tech news, Bristol show preview and more...
Nintendo woes, Amazon takeovers, COD Development cycles, Xbox One updates, Goats and more...
Home Cinema News including a review of LG OLED TV and JVC X700 projector. Games news, Tech and Movies.
Philip Seymour Hoffman tribute, Auro 3D 11.1 surround sound launched for the home, Games news, Movies news, 4K and more...
JVC X500 Projector review, Samsung launch 4K player in UK, Latest movie news, Games news and more...
Sony announce full UK TV range, Optoma HD91 Projector, Railway Man cinema review, Games news and more...
We round up our thoughts on CES 2014. Our highlights, our picks for best in show and the disappointments...
Products of the year, TV shows of the year, Games, tech, best xmas songs, festive cooking tips, competitive board gaming when drunk and more...
Headphones of the year, TVs of the year, Games news, tech, Hobbit review, TV binge watching and more...
Next Gen console thoughts, the games we have been playing, PC multiplayer mods, shouting in Military shooters and Granny's Garden.
Soundbar and AVR reviews, Games news, Homefront cinema review, tech, home cinema and ghosts of Christmas tech past...
Paul Walker tribute, Roku 3 review, PS4 launch aftermath, Xbox One video issues, Carrie cinema review, Amazon drones and more...
LG Smart TV is spying on you, New OLED printing tech, Toshiba 84inch 4K TV, Xbox One launch and more...
ResoutionGate, Cookie Clicker, Games of a generation and reviews of Batman, Call of Duty Ghosts and Battlefield 4.
Panasonic ditch Plasma and WT600 4K TV Review, Samsung OLED TV Review, curved smart phones, Next Gen not so Next Gen, Gravity review and more...
Samsung curved OLED TV preview, Sony VW500ES AVF event report, Apple launch reaction, Halloween movies, Enders Game review and more...
Samsung F9000 4k TV review, JVC UK projector launch, BBC say no to UHD with license fee money, games news, movies, tech, Mickey Mouse police and more...
Major changes are coming to the AVForums editorial and forums in the next few weeks, so what changes can you expect to see...
LG 4K TV review, Sony projector demo for members, GTA V Stimulus package, The Fifth Estate movie review and more...
GTA V Single player and online, Battlefield 4 Beta, Valves recent announcements, reasons to avoid Fifa 14 on Vita and more...
KEF TV speakers preview, is AV dead on the high street and is manufacturer PR confusing the consumer, Filth movie review, GTA V Online not working and more...
CEDIA Expo - New JVC Projector line-up, Sony VW1100 4K Projector announced, plus, Ballmer leaves Microsoft to music, Games news and more...
National audio show 2013 report, Games news inc GTA V, New iOS7 discussed and Blackberry pull out, plus cinema review of R.I.P.D and more...
Ray Dolby Tribute, Panasonic Laser Hybrid Projector, White House Down movie review, new iPhones, GTA V and more...
2DS, Vita Slim, Steam Family sharing, Saints Row goes fourth, Outlast, The Wonderful 101, Splinter Cell Blacklist, PS4 late in Japan and much more...
The IFA Extended Sausage Edition, plus, Rush and Riddick cinema reviews, Optoma HD91 LED Projector news, Galaxy Gear and more...
Sky broadcast Premier League game in 4K UHD, LG launch flat OLED TV, We're the Millers and The Mortal Instruments cinema reviews, games news and more...
Samsung F9000 4K UHD TV review, Curved OLED is daft, IFA preview, Elysium and Pain and Gain cinema reviews, Ben Affleck as Batman and more...
More 4K news, is high resolution audio dead, LG launch event backfires and we review Kick Ass 2 and 2 Guns. Plus, Theodore Rex...
Asda drop Wii U hardware, Rumours of Amazon games console, Resident Evil Revelations review and more...
Back of the net, Alpha Papa and Lone Ranger cinema reviews, more 4k price drops, Blu-ray sales are up and more...
Datasat RS20i review, Movie news, Red 2, The Heat and The Conjuring cinema reviews, games news, tech news and pram news...
Internet porn more popular than social networks, new Blu-ray disc for 4K, The Wolverine review and more...
Internet porn blocking, 4K sales and Sony X9 4K TV review, Comic Con movie news, review of The Worlds End and more...
Episode 3 of the weekly show, Pacific Rim cinema review, Apple patent trouble for iWatch, Kickstarter, are apps the future of TV and more...
The Last of Us and Decay reviews. Lovefilm to stop game rentals. GTA 5 gameplay trailer and of course Microsoft.
Episode 2 of the weekly show, BBC says no to 3D, Sony say no to UK for 4K player, movie review of Now you see me, games news and Soundbars.
The first weekly episode. Xbox 180, This is the End review, New hi-res audio format and smart watches.
The last call. PS4 and Xbox One as AV Devices, Marantz, Denon and Apple product announcements and is the AVR dead.
The Crippled At-At incident... This month the team talk E3 expectations and excitement, Ben descends deeper into the cult of Ouya and there are reviews of both Dead Island: Riptide and Soul Sacrifice. There is also some added reaction on further Xbox One developments.
Panasonic GT60 and VT65 and Samsung F8500 Plasma TVs reviewed.Plus a report from LG in South Korea.
Battlefield 4 announcement, God of War Ascension, Bioshock Infinite, Tomb Raider and the Ouya Console.
Philips and Toshiba launch report, Samsung UE55F8000 review, SVS sb13 review and the state of AV on the high street.
PS4 launch aftermath, Sim City, nVidia graphics card, BAFTA Awards, Aliens Colonial marines and more.
Oscar Results and interview with Universal Pictures about Blu-ray restorations and Schindlers List.
We look forward to the Bristol show, discuss the ZT60 from Panasonic and is Smart TV a Gimmick.
JJ Abrams takes Star Wars VII Directors chair, US and UK charts and high frame rate film making discussed.
We discuss Auro 11.1 and Atmos cinema sound formats and pick our favourite review products of the year.
We find out about Auro 11.1 and Atmos cinema sound formats with interviews from Barco and Dolby. Plus we cover the equipment reviewed this month.
Black Ops2, Halo4, Assassins Creed 3 and the big one.Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask.
We discuss the decline in AVR sales, the future of audio listening in the home and how the Home Cinema audio market can grow.
We discuss up coming BD releases, review Dredd 3D at the Cinema and the Universal Horror boxset on Blu-ray.
Bond, James Bond. We discuss the new 50th Anniversary Boxset, the gadgets, the girls, the films and more.
We report from IFA 2012, discuss 4K and OLED, look at Hybrid Laser LED projectors and report on new projectors from JVC and Panasonic.
Metal Gear announcement, Sony Liverpool closure, OnLive situation and our reviews for the month.
We discuss up coming BD releases, look back at the films of Tony Scott and forward to the Universal Horror boxset.
Nintendo 3DS XL discussion and the latest Games news and Reviews with the AVForums Games team.
Indiana Jones, Avengers up coming BD releases, review Amazing Spiderman at the cinema and more.
We look at coming BD releases, review Prometheus at the cinema and end with some horror.
Upcoming E3 conference, Kinect Star Wars, Sniper Elite V2, Prototype 2 and the Elder Scrolls MMO announcement.
In this months podcast we review Avengers Assemble at the Cinema and MI Ghost Protocol on BD. Plus we discuss 48fps cinema.
The digital download future for games, Darkness 2, Mario Party 9, Yakuza Dead Souls and Mass effect 3 ending controversy.
Win Gadget Show Live Tickets, AV News, Velodyne and Panasonic reviews plus Special Guest Alan Roser from Sim2.
In this months podcast we review Drive and Sherlock on Blu-ray. Plus we discuss streaming movies.
We discuss Steve's trip to Sony in Japan and the products shown at the Panasonic Conference in Hamburg.
In this months podcast we review The Grey at the cinema, Repo Man, The Rocketeer and UP 3D on Blu-ray.
We review the JVC X30 and Sim2 Nero 3D projectors,elipson speakers, Virgin Tivo and talk CES.
In this months podcast we review Cars II in 3D and we also look at alternate Christmas movies.
We discuss recent movie, games and hardware reviews, news and competitions on AVForums.
We discuss Silent Running, Lion King 3D, Beauty and the Beast 3D and the Jurassic Park Trilogy on Blu-ray.
We discuss recent movie, games and hardware reviews, news and competitions on AVForums.
We discuss recent movie, games and hardware reviews, news and competitions on AVForums.
We discuss recent reviews of the Panasonic PTAT5000 Sony HW30es and the SVS SB13 sub and discuss Auto Calibration.
In this edition the team discuss games via streaming the 3DS price crash and the games they have been playing this month.
We discuss Lord of the Rings Extended Edition, Sucker Punch, Outrage, Paul and Sanctum 3D.
In this 2nd edition the team discuss the next generation handhelds and a possible new Xbox.
We discuss the latest home cinema news and discuss the question - How can old films look good in HD?
We talk about the latest Blu-ray news, Look at what BD live offers users and discuss the changing face of the movie media, from magazines to online.
We cover the summer Blu-ray disc releases and take a trip down memory lane with the original Star Trek movies now released on Blu-ray, and compare them to the new Trek Movie.
We discuss Blu-ray recorders, TV widgets, audio EQ, the AV industry and home control with the iPod Touch and iPhone.
In this months movies podcast we cover the latest Blu-ray and Cinema news; we review Wolverine and on Blu-ray Frost Nixon and Dog Soldiers. And we end with the reviews coming soon from the team.
In this months movies podcast we cover the latest Blu-ray and Cinema news. We review Goldfinger and South Pacific on Blu-ray disc and to wrap up we look forward to what’s coming on the AVForums movies website.
In this months podcast we discuss the latest Blu-ray and cinema news; plus we look back at this years Oscars and discuss the results.
The latest BD disc news, What's coming at the Cinema in the next month, we look back at the best of 2008, Blu-ray prices rises and our Christmas messages for our listeners.
In this months podcast we discuss Blu-ray players now being released, we speak to Eric Kingdon from Sony and look forward to January's CES show.
We discuss anamorphic projection and the recent AVForums event at JVC house. THX tell us about industry standards and how they can be used to design a home cinema. And we introduce you to our new hardware reviewer.
The latest movie and disc news, our Halloween recommendations, and Blu-ray reviews of A nightmare Before Christmas and From Russia With Love.
The latest movie and disc news plus cinema reviews of The Dark Knight, Clone Wars and on Blu-ray, The Gauntlet and Nixon.
The latest movie news plus reviews of Natural Born Killers and Batman Begins on Blu-ray.
In this months podcast we discuss the latest AV News and tell you everything you need to know about HDMI cables.
We cover the demise of HD DVD, Bristol Sound and Vision Show highlights, Panasonics products for 2008, the Pioneers Plasma announcement and the state of the UK plasma market.
Reviews of Michael Clayton, Hitman, Justice League and I am Legend on Blu-ray, plus we discuss the new releases and the Oscar results.
Our first report from CES. Our welcome to Vegas and an interview with Pioneer about their new products.
Movie and disc news, reviews of the Die Hard Quadrilogy, Rescue Dawn and 20 Million Miles To Earth Blu-ray titles; plus our Christmas messages to you.
Reporting from the 2007 What HiFi and Stuff show, interviews with Sim2,Mj Acoutics, Optoma, Epson, Denon and more.
Reporting from the 2007 What HiFi and Stuff show, interviews with Sony, Pioneer, Nokia and more.
Movie news and forthcoming recommendations plus reviews of the Spider-man UK Blu-ray trilogy and Robinson Crusoe On Mars US DVD.
Exclusive look at Panasonics new PTAE2000 projector and we talk about the launch of AVForums hardware reviews.
Movie news and reviews of House Of A Thousand Corpses and We Were Soldiers on Blu-ray and Knocked Up on HD DVD plus the latest on the HD DVD vs Blu-ray format war.
Neil reports from the IFA 2007 and brings us an exclusive from JVC with their new HD100 D-ILA projector.
Cinema, DVD, HD DVD and Blu-ray news plus reviews of The Descent US Blu-ray and Reign Over Me UK Blu-ray titles.
AV News, discussion of our HD take-up poll and an invaluable guide to buying a new display.
Cinema reviews of Die Hard 4.0 and Transformers, reviews of MI3 and Fifth Element on Blu-ray plus Brotherhood of the Wolf on HD DVD.
Neil Davidson from T+W Marketing and Mark Cheffins from Onkyo UK join Phil to discuss the latest AV News and Trends. Details on flat screens from Sharp, HDTV take up in the US and new amps from Onkyo UK. Plus we talk to Sky TV about their Anytime TV and High Definition services.
Movie, DVD and HD news, reviews of The Frighteners, Ghost Rider and Blood Diamond; plus our discussion of HD DVD vs Blu-ray from the reviewers' perspective.
DVD and HD news, reviews of Smokin' Aces, Happy Feet, Payback Straight up and Robin Hood on HD DVD and we discuss directs cuts.
Gaming News, reviews of Virtua Tennis 3 (360) and the World of Warcraft Expansion Pack (PC); plus we look at retro gaming from the 8-bit era.
AV News, Jason chats about his N95 mobile and we discuss sound quality, calibration and room acoustics problems.
DVD and HD News, reviews of March of the Penguins on HD DVD and Hellboy on Blu-ray; and we discuss the video nasties from the early '80s.
DVD and HD movie news, reviews of Planet of the Apes on Blu-ray and The Last Samurai on HD DVD; plus we discuss movie memorabilia.
As well as the uual AV News, we discuss the death of CRT, the good and bad points of Plasma and LCD TVs and the importance of screen calibration.
Reviews of Spygame and Beerfest HD DVDs plus we discuss TV Series making it to the big screen and vice versa.
Gaming News, Crackdown (360) Review and we discuss PCs vs Consoles. Which is best for gaming?
We discuss 3 topics : The Bristol Sound and Vision Show 2007, Freeview HD in the UK, and Virgin Media vs Sky.
DVD and HD news, Danny Dyer Interview, reviews of Brothers Grimm and Open Season on Blu-ray and The Departed on HD DVD, plus we discuss movie soundtracks.
Gaming news, review of Rainbow Six Vegas for the 360 and our views of the impact of Vista on PC Gaming.
Hi Def and DVD Movie news, reviews of Rocky, House of Flying Daggers and The Devil Wears Prada on Blu-ray; a review of Black Rain on HD DVD and we focus on DVD extras in our round table discussion.
In this episode we have the latest gaming news, a review of New Rally-X for Xbox Live and we discuss retro gaming.
In this episode we have the latest DVD and HD disc news, reviews of The Wickerman R2 DVD, King Kong (1976), World Trade Center and Clerks II HD DVDs and we discuss the role of women in movies.
In this episode we have the latest AV News, a Bristol Show Preview and interviews with Arcam and Pioneer.
In this episode we have the latest DVD and HD news, we look at American Werewolf, Forbidden Planet and Harry Potter on HD DVD, and get a little carried away with HD in general. And in our round table we discuss comic book super heroes who’ve crossed over to the big screen.
In this episode we have the latest AV news and an interview with Phil Hale of Entertainment PC company UVEM.
In this episode we have the latest gaming news, reviews of World Snooker Champ 2007 for the 360 and Wario Ware for the Wii, please we chat about first person shooters.
In this episode we have the latest DVD and High definition news; we review Dr Who Season 2 on region 2 DVD; and Snakes on a Plane region 1 DVD. Plus the AVPlay team discuss the films and discs they are most anticipating in 2007.
In this episode we have the latest AV News, Jason discusses the first news from CES and web2.0, and Phil Hinton and AV Forums member Gary Lightfoot travel to Newbury to visit Gecko distribution, and discuss room EQ and Anamorphic projection with managing director Rob Sindon
In this episode the gaming news, a review of Lost Planet for the 360 and a preview of the games coming out in 2007
In this weeks episode we look back at the year's audio visual electronics innovations, the AVPlay review team have a few laughs over a festive beer and discuss the films and DVDs that stood out for better or worse; Ian and Seth look back at what happened in the gaming world during 2006 and in a feature I was not aware off until I read this script, we give you the AVPodcast blooper reel, yes, it's your chance to hear all the stuff that normally lands on the cutting room floor.
In this episode we have the latest AV news, Jason discusses direct TV via the internet, we have an exclusive interview with Danny Dyer star of Severance, and we have an exclusive report from an HD DVD event hosted by Microsoft.
In this edition the usual DVD news, reviews of Narnia 4 Disc and A Scanner Darkly DVDs plus we discuss which are better, books or movies based on books.
In this edition we have the gaming news, we review Football Manager 2007 for the 360 and we discuss movies based on games and games based on movies.
In this edition we have the latest AV and DVD news, reviews of Barnyard and Over The Hedge on DVD; Jason raves about his Wii and the team talk about the movies of M. Night Shyamalan.
In this edition we have the Gaming news, reviews of Sonic The Hedgehog and Superman for the 360, plus we discuss the history of controllers.
In this edition we have the AV and DVD News, reviews of See No Evil and Pirates of the Caribbean 2 on DVD; Chris McEneany gives us his top 10 best DVDs of 2006; Jason reviews the new X-series Nokia N73 and our review team chat about movie trailers.
In this edition we have the usual DVD news, reviews of Forbidden Plant Ultimate Edition and Monster House on DVD, and we chat with Peter Comninos, mentor of CG animators the world over.
In this edition we bring you the usual AV news plus reviews of the Sony Ericsson HBH-DS970 Bluetooth Headset and the Samsung HT-Q100 Home Cinema System.
In this edition we bring you the latest gaming news, reviews Eragon and of Medal of Honor Heros, plus we consider the next generation console situation this Christmas.
In this edition: Reviews of Superman Returns DVD, King Kong on HD DVD and 3 disc extended version on DVD and Casino Royale at the Cinema. Also we discuss the Bond movies in our round table discussion. For gamers we review Gears of War for the Xbox 360.
In this edition: AV News, Samsung K5 and other MP3 player reviews, Jason's Gadget of the week.
In this edition: AV News, Steve May's week, Jason's Gadget and we review the Denon DVD 1730.
In this edition: reviews of Click on DVD, V for Vendetta on HD DVD, Battlefield 2142 (PC) and FIFA 2007 (Xbox 360); plus a round table discussion of computer animated movies.
In this edition: Blu-ray vs HD DVD format war predictions; iPod docking systems from Bush and Teac; and SlingPlayer Mobile phone TV gadgetry. We look at Jersey Girl on HD-DVD, Monster House on Blu-Ray and Slither on DVD; and for gamers, WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2007 on the Xbox 360 and Guild Wars:Nightfall on the PC. Plus Jason reports on his experience with the PS3 and Steve reports on his experience with Blu-ray.
In this episode we have the latest DVD and gaming news; reviews of Family Guy Season 5 on DVD and the Breakup on HD DVD, plus for gamers, Football Manager 2007 for the PC. And our AV Play team chat about their favourite scarey movies this Halloween.
In this episode we have the latest AV news, a first look at the Nintendo Wii and the editorial team discuss their Blu-ray demo and Q and A session with Sony.
In this episode we have the latest AV news; reviews of The Batman animated series Season 2 and Hollywood Legends of Horror on DVD; and on HD DVD we have Batman Begins. Plus we talk High Definition with Pioneer.
In this episode we have the latest AV news; we look at A Nightmare On Elm Street region 1 DVD with DTS-ES and Dolby EX soundtracks; and Fifth Element on Blu-ray. We review Open Season for the Xbox 360 and Kingdom Hearts for the PS2; and have a play with the Sony Ericsson W850i phone and a Blu-ray enabled Sony Vaio laptop. Plus we talk Blu-ray and High Definition with Pioneer.
In this episode we have the latest AV news; we meet the AV Play team who discuss the DVD news, the retrofest reviews and cgi in movies; Ian Collen and Seth Gecko visit the news from the gaming world and review Just Cause for the Xbox 360 and PC; plus we talk TV technology with Loewe.
In this episode we have the usual home cinema hardware, DVD and Gaming news; reviews of My Name Is Earl Season 1 on DVD and House Of Wax on HD-DVD; and an interview with Samsung.
In this episode as well as the usual home cinema, DVD and gaming news, we take an early look at X Men 3 and the new Star Wars original trilogy on DVD; The Brothers Grimm HD-DVD from Japan; and for gamers, Dead Rising for the Xbox 360. Plus we also finish our look at the piracy debate by discovering why DVD reviews may never be the same again; and we get the latest news from Toshiba.
In this episode as well as the usual home cinema, DVD and gaming news, we review Sentinal on DVD and Aeon Flux on HD-DVD; and in part two of our series of features about piracy, we ask FACT what they are doing to tackle the problem and hear some startling statistics about ebay pirates.
In this episode as well as the usual home cinema, DVD and gaming news, we review Poseidon on DVD and Sky Captain on HD-DVD; and in part one of our series of features about piracy, we discuss file sharing and internet downloading, with opinions from our forum members.
In Podcast 11: as well as the usual home cinema, DVD and gaming news, we review Pitch Black on HD DVD and take a close look at the new Bond Collection Special Edition DVDs; for gamers, we review Prey for the PC and Xbox 360; plus we speak with Roger Batchelor from Denon about the companies latest products and plans for the future.
In Podcast 10: we bring you the latest home cinema, DVD and gaming news; reviews of Training Day on HD DVD, Ultraviolet on DVD and for gamers, Titan Quest for the PC; and we don our pith helmets and venture out into the trenches to get the latest opinions on the state of the HD DVD vs Blu-ray format war.
In Podcast 9: AV hardware, DVD and gaming news; reviews of The Hills Have Eyes Unrated on DVD, The Chronicles Of Riddick on HD DVD and Hitman Blood Money for the Xbox 360; Steve May brings us the low down on the latest kit from Yamaha; and we have an exclusive Blu-ray interview with Sony.
The news in this episode : more Sky HD problems, Hi-Fi from your mains socket, and a very horny subwoofer. Plus we have the usual software news, we review 16 Blocks on DVD, and we compare Plasma and LCD. Which is best? Our buying guide gives the definitive answer.
In the news : HiFi vs Mobile Digital music equipment sales figures, New Sky box news, Toshiba HD DVD player availability update, Blu-ray launch details and legal movie downloads; and the Usual DVD and gaming news and reviews, plus we review Firewall and Mr. and Mrs. Smith Unrated DVDs and take a closer look at the new AVPlay.com website.
In the news : our first look at Sky HD, out-of-this-world speakers… from Ireland, and new, clever, Sharp LCD TV’s; the usual software news; we review Date Movie and Underworld:Evolution on DVD, plus we talk to subwoofer experts BK Electronics about their award winning kit.
In the news : New high end media machines, SED Technology progress and Blu-ray movies rolling out; plus the latest DVD and gaming news; reviews of Match Point and Kingdom of Heaven Director's Edition and the first look at our own HD DVD player the Toshiba HD-XA1.
In the news : HD DVD – early adopters report their feedback; news of Telewest's High Definition schedule; and new kit from Philips; we review Tristan and Isolde on DVD, plus Steve May shares his thoughts on High Definition audio.
In the news : are LCD TV sales running out of steam?, Sony announces yet another delay for Blu-ray, Championship football gets the HD treatment courtesy of Sky and an important update on Samsung’s 1080p LCD claims; Phil Hinton reviews Aeon Flux and Event Horizon SCE region 1 DVDs; and Neil Gardhouse brings us the latest gaming news.
In the news : new AV kit from Arcam, Toshiba and Bang and Olufsen; and significant HD news from Sky and Warner Home Video; Phil Hinton reviews Munich region 1 DVD; and Neil Gardhouse brings us the latest gaming news; plus an interview with a home cinema calibration specialist who explains to us how you could get a lot more out of your home cinema system with some expert tweaking.
In the news : More about Sky HD, our first glance at an HD DVD player, and coming our way : new projectors, wireless home cinema and portable DVD with Freeview!; Phil Hinton reviews the latest DVDs : The Dark, Capote and The Proposition; and Neil Gardhouse brings us the latest gaming news; We bring you part 3 of our LCD TV Buyers guide focussing on how to tell a good picture from a bad one. Plus we have an exclusive interview with head of TV product management at Telewest about their high definition TV service.
In the news : Sky finally release HD details, the BBC announce high definition sporting broadcasts, the Plasma vs LCD battle heats up, and we have details of Panasonic's new flat screen models; Phil Hinton reviews the latest DVDs : Chronicles of Narnia, Brokeback Mountain and Memoirs of a Geisha; and Neil Gardhouse brings us the latest gaming news. Plus we look at what features you should be looking for when buying an LCD-TV in the second of our three-part buyer's guide.
John Archer reports some exclusive news direct from Samsung in Hannover including details of Europe's first HD-Ready CRT TV; Phil Hinton reviews the latest DVDs : A History Of Violence, Zathura and King Kong (the first DVD review on the 'net); and Neil Gardhouse brings us the latest gaming news. Plus in the first of a three-part LCD TV buyer's guide, we look at screen size and connections.
In our inaugural podcast, we bring you exclusive news direct from Sony Japan from our roving reporter John Archer; Phil Hinton reviews the latest DVDs : The Weatherman and Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire; and Damon Dove brings us the latest gaming news. Plus in a special feature, Shaun Marin reports from Sound and Vision : The Bristol Show 2006 which took place last weekend.