Home Cinema Choice  |  Autumn 2022
Sony’s projector lineup now kicks off with a native 4K laser model, replacing the lamp-based entry-level beamers of before. Does the VPL-XW5000ES light up our life with 4K Blu-ray? Read the review to find out.
Also on the test bench this issue is Philips’ 65in OLED+937 TV, where a best-in-class OLED panel combines with a 3.1.2 Atmos speaker system from Bowers & Wilkins to thrilling effect. We also run the rule over Harman Kardon’s Citation MultiBeam 1100 soundbar; Emotiva’s five-channel BasX A5 power amplifier; an affordable TV and soundbar from TCL; NAD Master series M23 power amp; a compact Velodyne subwoofer; the premium Muse audio processor from Acurus; and more. Whatever your budget, we’ve got you covered.
On the software side, we check out new Blu-ray, 4K and streaming releases including Jurassic World Dominion, Event Horizon and LOTR: The Rings of Power. We also look back at Jackie Chan’s action-filled Police Story trilogy, now remastered for UHD BD, and unleash thrills and chills with our Top 20 pick of Stephen King movie adaptations.
Elsewhere, we report on the hot product launches from this year’s IFA tech expo; continue our overhaul of a dedicated movie room; check out a home cinema install that mixes high-tech AV with high-style; and explain why listening to Dolby Atmos music is better in the dark...
Plus all the usual opinions, news, disc reviews and more. Enjoy the show!
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Home Cinema Choice Autumn 2022.