Find out how to get the best out of you Audyssey receiver in this article by configuring Audyssey the Right Way!
Configuring Audyssey – The Right Way
Yamaha YPAO Configuration – The Right Way
Good sound is dependent just as much on doing the setup correctly, than it is on buying great gear. In this guide, I show you how to get the very best out of your Yamaha Receiver by configuring YPAO correctly.
Opinion: Dolby Needs to Bring Back Pro Logic / Pro Logic II / Pro Logic IIx / Pro Logic IIz
When Dolby introduced Dolby Surround ... the new one for upmixing, not the 80s sound format - just the fact I need to clarify this shows there is something not quite right with this. Anyway, let's start again. When Dolby introduced Dolby Surround, they decided to drop all other legacy decoders from their licensing. So... Continue Reading →
Apple TV 4K versus Xbox Series X / Xbox One X for Media Playback
We compare the Xbox's video and audio output to the AppleTV 4K.
How to Get Disney+ to Sound Great with Audyssey and Yamaha YPAO
It can be difficult to get Disney+ to sound great on big blockbuster movies. I give you some pointers for both Audyssey and Yamaha YPAO.
Epson PU1008 / PU1007 / PU1006 Impressions
Thank you I would like to extend my many many thanks to Epson Australia for having met with me at Epson's demo facility at Macquarie Park in Sydney. Introduction When Epson announced the LS12000, I must admit I was kind of ticked off! Epson has been making high-powered laser projectors for many years now. In... Continue Reading →
Epson TW9400 / UB6050 / UB5050 Pixel Shifting Update
There is a lot of confusion about this topic on the forums so I thought I would write a separate article to explain what is happening. State of Affairs Epson introduced 3x pixel shift on the Epson TW9400 and UB5050 / UB6050 models with the 1.03 firmware. This has been confirmed by people with EU,... Continue Reading →
Epson TW9400 / TW8400 / UB6050 / UB5050 – Ultimate Dynamic Calibration
UPDATE 11 Nov 2021 - Specific HDR calibration details at the end of the article along with tricks to fix lifted blacks in HDR for your current calibration at the very end of the article. Why Calibrate Dynamic Mode? Dynamic Mode on the Epson TW9400 / UB6050 / 5050 has a lot more aggressive dynamic... Continue Reading →
Samsung 85″ QN85A Review
Introduction I have been looking at 85" TVs for a number of years for my study / studio setup. Partly for gaming and partly for work. Since we have an OLED already, I really wanted a QLED. Finally, as prices dropped and the new QN models came out, I decided to get last year's 85"... Continue Reading →
Audyssey Midrange Compensation – On or Off? – Denon and Marantz Receivers
For ages, there has been debate raging over whether to use Audyssey's midrange compensation or not. Midrange compensation could only be disabled using Audyssey Pro on previous generation Marantz and Denon receivers. However, ever since the Audyssey App has appeared on the app stores, it is now possible to enable and disable it to your... Continue Reading →
How High to Position Your Surround Speakers for Best Results
Surround speaker positioning is a complex subject. I aim to provide some common-sense guidance in this article.
How to Get Audyssey Sounding as Good as Dirac Live on Your Denon or Marantz Receiver!
Is this even possible? Well, yes and no. My simple answer to you is to get Secrets of Audyssey, after all you spent $1000s on that receiver that comes with a rather brief user guide. I am not just saying this to sell you stuff, but because I spent many years listening to - frankly... Continue Reading →
Simple Home Cinema 