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SVS SoundPath Wireless Audio Adapter
If you’ve read many subwoofer reviews or guides to setting up a home theater, you’ve probably read about the subwoofer crawl. Since the low-frequency waves from a subwoofer are most affected by your room, you need to find the ideal location for a … Read More...
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Vizio PQ65-F1 Image Analysis Review
The Vizio PQ65-F1 is the top-of-the-line set from the value-oriented company. It comes fully decked out when it comes to image specs, with over 2000 nits, HDR10 and Dolby Vision capability, DCI/P3 gamut coverage, and 192 zones of local dimming. On paper, the PQ65-F1 looks to be an all-star, but the question is how it […]
Samsung Q8 Image Analysis Review
For 2018, Samsung listened to what people said about their 2017 sets and has released some of their Q-Series lineup featuring full array local dimming backlights. The least expensive option with FALD, which provides the best image quality for LCD TVs, is the Q8F and we will look at how its image quality stacks up […]
Recent Video Reviews
Epson LS100 Projector Review
When it comes to watching a TV, we’ve always said that bigger is better. A larger image is more immersive and a better watching experience. And while flat panels have gotten thinner and cheaper, there … [Read More...]
Samsung NU8000 LED LCD TV Review
The is their best midrange TV set for 2018. After what I consider a down year in 2017, the first one in a long time for Samsung, they've made a number of changes to their displays for 2018 to address … [Read More...]
Recent Audio Reviews
Bluesound Gen 2i Whole Home Audio System Review
The full apartment renovation that my family undertook last year allowed me to take a fresh look at whole home audio systems. In our previous home, I had the chance to play with iterations of both … [Read More...]
SVS PB-3000 Subwoofer Review
The SVS 3000-series subwoofers replace the longtime 13-Ultra series in their lineup. Packing a 13-inch driver, updated amplifier with 800 watts RMS and 2,500+ watt peaks, and app control offering easy … [Read More...]
Recent Media Reviews
The Mule 4K Blu-ray Review
The Mule Summary Earl Stone (Clint Eastwood) is a man in his 80s who is broke, alone and facing foreclosure of his business when he is offered a job that simply requires him to drive. Easy enough, … [Read More...]
Bumblebee 4K Blu-ray Review
Bumblebee Summary CYBERTRON has fallen. When OPTIMUS PRIME sends BUMBLEBEE to defend Earth, his journey to become a hero begins. Charlie Watson (Hailee Steinfeld), a teenager trying to find her place … [Read More...]
Aquaman 4K Blu-ray Review
Aquaman Summary The Atlantean child Orin, son to the Queen of Atlantis (Nicole Kidman), was abandoned as an infant and left to die; however, he was rescued and raised by a kindly lighthouse keeper. … [Read More...]
Press Releases
SVS Announces Prime Pinnacle Tower Speaker
All-new SVS floorstanding speaker features new driver array, trickle down technology from the reference Ultra Series speakers and performance that will delight both discerning audiophiles and home theater fans, while blending seamlessly in a room. Youngstown, Ohio – April 2, 2019 – SVS, manufacturer of high-performance speakers, subwoofers and audio accessories, proudly announces the SVS Prime Pinnacle speaker. […]
BenQ Launches World’s First DCI-P3 Color Gamut 4K HDR Short Throw DLP Projector for Home Theater
CinePrime HT3550 Projector Features Ultra Clarity and Super Color for the Entertainment Enthusiast DALLAS – February 25, 2019 – BenQ, a world-leading display technology and solutions provider, announced today the CinePrime HT3550 DLP projector with top image quality, world-class color performance and personalized customizability for home theater enthusiasts. As the world’s first 4K DLP projector with DCI-P3 color, BenQ CinePrime […]
SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE on 4K UltraHD March 19
Academy Award® Winner for Best Animated Feature Film Golden Globe® Winner for Best Animated Feature Film Critics’ Choice® Winner for Best Animated Feature Film Winner of Seven Annie® Awards Including Best Animated Feature SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE In Theaters Now and Swings Home onto Digital February 26 On 4K Ultra HD™ Combo Pack, Blu-ray™ Combo Pack and DVD […]
2019 LG TVs – Custom Tone Mapping Explained
By Chris Heinonen 4 Comments
A new feature on some 2019 LG TVs, including the updated OLEDs, is the ability to define a custom tone mapping curve using CalMAN. As this is the first TV to offer this option, I’m going to explain the basics of tone mapping, talk about how the process works on the new LG models, and […]