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 →
Halo Infinite Campaign – The Simple Home Cinema Review
Introduction I have waited with this review because I didn't want to bring down the overall great reception for the game. However, in my humble opinion, there are a lot of issues that need addressing that I wanted to tackle once the initial fanfare died off. I know my opinion is not that of most... Continue Reading →
Ideas for Using MultEQ-X to Improve Audyssey Performance
Let's have a look at some of the core functionality that I personally find useful and exciting in Audyssey MultEQ-X.
Building an Amazing Sound System on a Budget!
know budget and amazing don't normally go in the same sentence, especially with audio, but there is a trick most aren't aware of that can be used if you are willing to put up with a bit of inconvenience, and lack of style. Find out how!
Integrating Bass Shakers into Your Home Theatre
Bass shakers can be great fun! However, integrating them properly requires more than just plugging them into the LFE RCA and an amp. Find out what's required as I give you an example with Dayton's TT25s.
What Audyssey and Sound United Need to Stay Ahead
I feel like Audyssey - and Sound United - have been stuck in their demo rooms for too long. Find out why!
Open Letter to Dolby, DTS, THX and Audyssey
Considering the massive brain trust that is within Dolby and DTS, I am incredibly surprised that Dolby and DTS streams don't yet include metadata about the volume level the track was mixed at - at the very minimum...
What Onkyo, Pioneer and Integra Need to Stay Competitive
Now that we have full understanding of Audyssey's roadmap, I think we have a clear idea of what Onkyo, Pioneer and Integra need to stay competitive...
Dolby Atmos isn’t Just About Height
Dolby Atmos introduced height channels to a lot of people’s home theatre setups. However, contrary to what many believe, height channels existed as far back as 1985! Find out more!
My Dream AVR
If I could design my own AVR, instead of taking one off the shelf, what would it be like?
Audyssey MultEQ-X Features and Thoughts
Audyssey has introduced MultEQ-X, a PC based software program that connects to Marantz and Denon AVRs that currently support the Audyssey Mobile App. Here are its main features and my thoughts.
Opinion: Dolby Needs to Bring Back Pro Logic / Pro Logic II / Pro Logic IIx / Pro Logic IIz
When Dolby introduced Dolby Surround, they decided to drop all other legacy decoders from their licensing. So bye bye Dolby Pro Logic, Pro Logic II, IIx, IIz and Dolby Pro Logic (IIx) music modes. I have a major problem with this...
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.