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.
Epson Bright HDR for UB6050 / 5050 / TW9400
After having seen that HDR was very much watchable in low lamp on the NP5, I was inspired to do a brighter HDR curve for the Epson. I will give two gamma settings below that will work with any HDR mode you have calibrated on your Epson, as long as the gamma is a flat... Continue Reading →
Display Calibration – Spectral Samples (CCSS)
Display Calibration is a skill every Home Cinema enthusiast should have! However, the guides out in the wild aren't necessarily the easiest to get to grips with - or provide all the permutations of calibration options in one place. The Simple Home Cinema Display Calibration Guide - Volume 1 is here to fill that space for SDR (Standard Dynamic Range) Calibration.
My Final NP5 Settings
I share my final NP5 settings in case you wanted to try them!
Epson LS12000 Dynamic SDR + HDR – Take 2
I spent more time with the LS12000 trying to tame dynamic mode. It's not a victory yet but there are some goodies inside.
JVC DLA-NP5 Projector Review
I compare the JVC NP5 to the JVC X7000 and Epson UB6050 / TW9400.
Epson LS12000 Impressions
These are my impressions after spending 2 hours with the LS12000 laser home cinema projector by Epson.
Epson LS12000 Quick Dynamic Calibration
We had 2 hours access to Epson's LS12000. I did a very quick greyscale calibration for Dynamic to tame the mode and allow us to compare the dimming performance in Natural versus Dynamic. Here are the results.
Display Calibration Guide – Volume 1: SDR
Display Calibration is a skill every Home Cinema enthusiast should have! However, the guides out in the wild aren't necessarily the easiest to get to grips with - or provide all the permutations of calibration options in one place. The Simple Home Cinema Display Calibration Guide - Volume 1 is here to fill that space for SDR (Standard Dynamic Range) Calibration.
Display Calibration Guide – Volume 2: HDR
Display Calibration is a skill every Home Cinema enthusiast should have! However, the guides out in the wild aren't necessarily the easiest to get to grips with - or provide all the permutations of calibration options in one place. The Simple Home Cinema Display Calibration Guide - Volume 2 is here to fill that space for HDR (High Dynamic Range) Calibration.
Audyssey MultEQ-X Version 1.1 Out Now
Audyssey has released v1.1 of MultEQ-X along with new hardware. I cover what's new!
Dead or Alive 2 and 3 in 4K are Glorious!
In the latest - and apparently last - round of backwards compatible titles, Microsoft made the whole Dead or Alive franchise compatible with Xbox One consoles. This means the Dead or Alive 1, 2 and 3 which were on the OG Xbox have been enabled and play at full 4K while Dead or Alive 4... Continue Reading →
Denon AVR – Ultimate Setup Guide
The Ultimate Denon AVR Resource for setting up your Denon Receiver. Includes checklist and external resources.
Halo TV Show – Episode 2 Review
Please see review of Episode 1 here. I won’t go over the video and audio stats again. Please refer to that article. There’s a lot of complaining on Twitter about how Episode 2 is very dialogue-heavy, but I don’t see it that way. This show is turning out to be a mix of Star Wars,... Continue Reading →
Halo TV Show – Pilot Review
As of this review, only Episode 1 - that is the pilot - has been released. This is a quick review of the show and whether it’s worth subscribing to Paramount+ to watch it. STORY - 4 / 5 The story so far is fully focused on Master Chief, which is great to see. The... Continue Reading →
What Crossover to Choose for Your Speakers
There’s a lot of confusion about how to select the correct crossover for your speakers in a multi-channel setup, so I thought I’d write a quick article to cover all the bases. THX & Audyssey Recommendation Both THX and Audyssey recommend an 80Hz crossover. In an ideal world, this crossover is the correct setting. This... Continue Reading →
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