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by Richard Stevens · Posted
Leica’s Cine Play 1 is one of the most interesting laser projectors on the market. At first glance it looks like a stylish portable projector, but if you take a deeper look, there’s a lot more happening under the surface. All the typical specifications you’d expect to see in a portable system are present here—wireless connectivity, integrated
by Gabby Bloch · Posted
Sonos has reinvented its flagship Dolby Atmos soundbar with the release of the Arc Ultra. Promising enhanced dialogue clarity, improved tuning and a deeper and more powerful bass response, the brand touts unprecedented performance and an immersive sound experience that surpasses any of its previous designs. And to get a fuller picture of the Ultra’s potential, we paired it with Sonos’s latest
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Scott Owsley discusses the pros, cons, and in-and-outs of using the BenQ HT4550i UHD 4K Smart Projector in your home theater.
0:00 - Introduction
0:34 - Pros, Cons, and Advice
3:01 - LED & Laser
4:39 - Sensor
5:40 - Image Quality
8:22 - Connectivity & Accessories
11:48 - Why Projectors?
Will you be adding the BenQ HT4550i to your setup? Let us know in the Comments section, below.
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
Setting up a functional home office space/guest bedroom has been a never-ending journey. I was sure I wanted to add a 42" OLED TV to sit beside my computer to serve as a second display (when needed) and as entertainment, but a big uncertainty was finding a sound system to work with it. The room is small, and I wasn’t going to build out a true sound system, so a soundbar became the go-to option. I eventually landed on the Sony HT-A5000, which is admittedly a bit large for the TV and desk it sits on. However, this was before the
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The Hisense PX1 and PX1-PRO bring the latest advancements in projector technology, with stunning cinema-accurate images, tack-sharp 4K projection, 10-Bit, and more. Would you add either of these projectors to your home theater setup?
0:00 - Introduction
0:51 - Specs for Each Projector
2:02 - PX1-PRO
5:23 - More on Specs
7:11 - Final Thoughts
by Richard Stevens · Posted
It’s hard to feel inspired when considering the soundbar landscape. In most cases, you simply get a wide, black box that’s designed to sit near your TV. You connect the soundbar to your home entertainment system and expect to be treated to an elevated audio experience—and for the most part, it delivers. If you’re being honest, though, rarely would you expect a soundbar to compete with larger systems that consist of dedicated speakers powered by an A/V receiver. Well, if you want to inject a healthy dose of surprise and excitement into your
by Richard Stevens · Posted
From entry level to high end, there’s no shortage of soundbars on the market. Each promises to deliver an elevated audio experience compared to your TV’s built-in speakers. As TVs have gotten thinner over the years, sacrifices have had to be made, and sound quality has often suffered as a result. Thankfully, brands like Bowers & Wilkins, often referred to as B&W, offer solutions that not only you allow you to bypass your TV’s speakers, but let you turn the experience up a notch and enjoy high-resolution multi-channel sound. As more
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Create a cinema-like experience in your home with the BenQ V7050i Laser UST Projector! This ultra-short-throw laser projector uses XPR technology to create 4K UHD resolution on your screen, providing you with rich colors while you view your content.
Click here to learn more about the BenQ V7050i Home
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Introducing The Freestyle from Samsung, a portable projector that goes beyond the confines of home theater. You can take The Freestyle almost anywhere, allowing you to project your favorite content on the go, whether you're watching a movie or getting creative on a photoshoot.
Tell us in the Comments section, below, what you think about this new smart projector, then learn more about The Freestyle at
by Rich R · Posted
When I was asked to test the new 2nd Generation Sonos Beam, I was excited to see how much soundbar technology has advanced since my last review. With its short width, I was concerned it wouldn’t offer as broad a soundstage as my soundbar or the soundbar I reviewed a couple of years ago―which was a 5.1-channel soundbar system―but as you’ll read, I had nothing to worry about. Whether through driver design, positioning, or other technology, the
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The Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS300 is a new take on the home theater projection that we’re all used to, with brighter images and closer-than-you’d-expect projection. This laser projector has support for 4K input, HDR playback, and built-in speakers.
Use the Comments, below, to share your thoughts and any questions about this versatile projector.
by Richard Stevens · Posted
This isn’t the article I planned to write when I was offered an opportunity to review the new Arc from Sonos. Soundbars aren’t a new concept, in fact this is Sonos’s 4th-generation model following the highly lauded PLAYBAR, the