The 5th major iteration of Secrets of Audyssey has been launched, featuring a full MultEQ-X guide.
Secrets of Audyssey 5.0 Launched
Audyssey Enables Filter Smoothing in MultEQ-X
Audyssey has added smoothing to its Filter Design stage, a step towards making Audyssey more competitive with other Room Correction solutions.
The Benefits of Having Your Speakers Behind a Projector Screen
When setting up a home cinema, placing speakers behind an acoustically transparent screen can improve sound quality and aesthetics. While, this does require careful room design, in return it offers enhanced clarity and a more immersive experience. Read the article for more.
How to Keep Your Home Theatre Clean, Simply!
Keeping a home theatre clean is important, especially if you have a lot of pricey gear. It will make your gear last longer and perform better.
JVC NZ800 Review – A Knockout Blow for Both Epson and Sony
I look at the JVC NZ800 projector in detail. I was not at all prepared for what I found!
How to Recover A Damaged Projector Lens
I take you through how to repair your scratched or coating-damaged projector lens, through a rather silly misadventure of mine with one of my own projector lenses. I did things to that lens that should never be done. Reader discretion advised.
Build Your Own Baffle Wall for Your Home Theatre
The article explores the "Infinite" Baffle Wall, pioneered by Krix for cinema, now used at home with the SHC LCR10 speakers. Four configurations are detailed, from half to full height, with matching subs for different room sizes.
Magnetar UDP800 Review
This review is a detailed analysis of the Magnetar UDP800 universal disc player, discussing its features, performance, picture and audio quality, and concluding with recommendations for different types of home theaters. Despite some drawbacks, the player excels in media format compatibility and picture quality for a universal player. However, for high-end projection setups, dedicated players and video processors might still be required.
JVC’s New Lower-End Laser Projector
JVC plans to launch a new lower-end laser projector later this year. I speculate about what options could be on the table.
JVC NZ800 and NZ900 Features Deep Dive
JVC introduces updated NZ800 and NZ900 laser projectors, focusing on screen uniformity, sharpness, contrast, and brightness improvements. I do a deep dive into these areas.
JVC Launches NZ800 and NZ900 Projectors
JVC is launching NZ800 and NZ900 projectors, as upgrades from NZ8 and NZ9. The new units feature increased brightness and contrast, improved 8K upscaling, enhanced HDR accuracy, and a new Vivid picture mode. JVC also claims better screen uniformity. More details in the article.
SHC LCR10 DIY Home Cinema Speaker
The SHC LCR10 Speaker, available in April 2024, offers a unique modular design for home theaters, addressing the limitations of existing options. With cost-effective DIY construction, the system accommodates various room sizes. The detailed DIY guide ensures successful speaker assembly even by the average Joe. Matching subs available soon and surround speakers available later in earl 2025.
Dynamic Light Steering Coming to Consumer Projectors Sooner than We Thought
Dynamic Light Steering could re-define the Home Cinema Projector market sooner than we thought.
Dirac ART Coming to Denon and Marantz Receivers
Dirac Live Active Room Treatment coming to the current crop of Denon and Marantz Receivers and Processors.
Dirac Live Bass Control Now Available on Denon and Marantz Receivers & Processors
Dirac Live Bass Control (DLBC) is now available for Denon and Marantz Receivers.