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Meet Panasonic's JZ2000 OLED TV flagship – multi-HDR, Hollywood-tuned, Atmos-equipped and smarter than ever
Steve May  |  Jan 08, 2021  |  0 comments
Panasonic has previewed its flagship OLED TV for 2021, the JZ2000. Coming in 65in and 55in sizes, the new screen builds on the brand’s 2020 HZ2000 hero, with game-centric features, enhanced audio and a new smart interface for faster navigation.
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Beast of bass! JBL unveils dual 15in subwoofer weighing 150kg
Mark Craven  |  Jan 07, 2021  |  0 comments
SSW-1 designed for 'largescale' custom cinemas, promises 'the highest levels of sonic performance'. Or should that be 'lowest'?
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Sony's 2021 Bravia XR TVs boast 'cognitive intelligence'
Steve May  |  Jan 07, 2021  |  0 comments
New technology spanning 8K LED, 4K OLED and 4K LED models promises to go beyond conventional AI, while Sony also announces its own streaming video service and adoption of new Google TV platform
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When it comes to home cinema, sometimes bigger really is always better
Richard Stevenson  |  Jan 07, 2021  |  0 comments
Richard Stevenson explains why an initial plan to upgrade his 1080p projector to a mega-size 4K TV has instead resulted in a larger projector screen...
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Projectors
Sony VPL-VW790ES 4K HDR laser projector review
John Archer  |  Jan 06, 2021  |  0 comments
hccrefstatusbadgeThis high-end laser projector does things with HDR that John Archer can barely believe

No consumer-focused home cinema projector manufacturer has more experience with both native 4K resolution and laser lighting than Sony. I've known this for a while, but I still wasn't prepared for the performance prowess of its £12,000 VPL-VW790ES. This is a premium beamer that's capable of leaving your jaw on the floor.

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Samsung unveils next-gen Neo QLED with breakthrough LED light source at CES 2021
Steve May  |  Jan 06, 2021  |  0 comments
Samsung will launch an entirely new generation of QLED TVs for 2021, adopting a newly designed Mini LED backlight that offers far more precise dimming control and HDR handling.
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Loudspeakers
PMC Twenty5i 5.1 speaker system review
Mark Craven  |  Dec 14, 2020  |  0 comments
hccbestbuybadgev3PMC's Twenty5i series is for those who like the finer things in life, suggests Mark Craven

PMC is a brand with professional audio heritage, something that informs the general styling of its loudspeakers. Cast an eye on its SE series or flagship Fact Fenestria and neither would look out of place in a mixing suite. The Twenty5i range tested here is about as living room as the company gets, but still comes with the promise of studio-grade performance...

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Tenet 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray review
Mark Craven & Anton van Beek  |  Dec 14, 2020  |  0 comments
Superb 4K visuals, a class-leading 5.1 mix and an excellent Making of.. documentary make Tenet's UHD Blu-ray release one to snap up – even if the movie isn't Nolan's finest.
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Televisions
Samsung QE65Q80T 4K HDR TV review
Steve May  |  Dec 11, 2020  |  0 comments
Smart, well-specified and a fine performer, Samsung’s entry-level FALD QLED TV could be the perfect compromise for gaming cinephiles...
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Samsung confirms global rollout of 110in MicroLED TV for 2021
HCC News Team  |  Dec 11, 2020  |  0 comments
Next-gen display aims to ‘redefine what premium at-home experiences mean’ via its pixel-level illumination and DCI colour space
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