If I could design my own AVR, instead of taking one off the shelf, what would it be like?
My Dream AVR
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.
Epson PU1008 / PU1007 / PU1006 Impressions
I was at Epson's Sydney showroom for a demo of Epson's new business laser projector line. Find out how it went...
Epson TW9400 / UB6050 / UB5050 Pixel Shifting Update
Epson introduced 3x pixel shift on the Epson TW9400 and UB5050 / UB6050 models with the 1.03 firmware. Find out what is happening and how Epson achieved it!
Epson TW9400 / TW8400 / UB6050 / UB5050 – Ultimate Dynamic Calibration
I wanted to create a calibration that could be used for both SDR and HDR without having to switch picture modes - or load a new memory. What's more, I wanted the gamma controls to be usable to switch between 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4 gamma (0, -1, -2 settings on the Epson). Check out how I went!
Samsung 85″ QN85A Review
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. So I got a QN85A in 85". Did I make the right purchase?
How to Get Audyssey Sounding as Good as Dirac Live on Your Denon or Marantz Receiver!
Well, Audyssey can sound as great as Dirac Live, but it does require a lot more work. However, once you get it sounding great, you get the benefit of having proper Loudness Compensation (Dynamic EQ) and state of the art Dynamic Range Compression (Dynamic Volume), both of which Dirac Live lacks.
Dirac Live vs Audyssey vs YPAO R.S.C.
How does Dirac Live fair against Audyssey and YPAO? Find out in this post!
Buying a Used JVC Projector
I detail all the JVC models in the HD and X lines to find out if they are still worth your time and your money.
Yamaha Surround:AI – Likey or Not Likey?
Surround:AI uses current CinemaDSP modes and tries to dynamically switch between them and dynamically configure them based on what is happening in the soundtrack. Find out if I like it!
Opinion: Serious Issues with IMAX Enhanced on AV Receivers
IMAX Enhanced is both a certification program - like THX was in the "good old days" - as well as additional sound processing overlaid over DTS and DTS:X soundtracks. Some of these soundtracks in fact will have a flag that will trip this additional sound processing. Let's see what the issues are then!
The Advantage of Yamaha’s New Aventage Line: RX-A4A, RX-A6A, RX-A8A
Yamaha's new line-up tries to sexy things up with a slightly controversial new look and a new platform. The 3 top end receivers correspond to their old line up as below: RX-A4A to RX-A1080 RX-A6A to RX-A2080 RX-A8A to RX-A3080 Let's look at a summary of their differentiating features like we did for the current... Continue Reading →