I give you my impressions of the REL HT/1508 (Predator) dual-subwoofer setup and I compared them to my previous SVS PB2000s.
REL HT/1508 Predator Review
ToneWinner AD-7300PA+ 7-Channel Amplifier Review
I got to test ToneWinner's 7-channel amplifier. Find out whether the ToneWinner is a winner...
How Audyssey’s Calibrated Mic Could Be Improved
Audyssey's new microphones are calibrated to a very tight tolerance... or are they?
Sony XW7000ES Projector Impressions
Introduction This is not a review as such, but my impressions on my time with the Sony XW7000. The unit was not supplied by Sony, it was not a "golden sample" and this article is not solicited in any way. This is critical in my opinion as reviewers are sent golden samples by the manufacturers... Continue Reading →
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.
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.
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...
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?
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!
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 →
Epson TW9400 / TW8400 / UB5050 / UB6050 Tips and Tricks
I have owned the TW9400 / UB6050 for the last two years after owning about 10 JVCs. I got fed up with JVC's quality control and awful support in Australia. Interestingly, support was great back in the UK and made up for the issues with quality control. This is not to say JVC isn't trying... Continue Reading →
Choosing the Best Denon Receiver: AVC-X3700, X4700, X6700, X8500 or A110
Denon's current line-up is really great. Almost all entries perform and have reviewed well. However, if you are serious about your home cinema, you should consider only the following models...