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by Frank Abbate · Posted
Some projectors are built to provide the most accurate picture in dark cinema spaces. Some projectors are engineered for everyday living rooms with higher brightness and easy-to-use features. Few projectors have tried to deliver all these things in one package. Say hello to the new Hisense XR10, attempting to bridge the gap between high-end lifestyle and high-performance home cinema
by John Foldi · Posted
Sonos’s recently announced Sonos Era 100 SL and Sonos Play speakers have made it even easier to begin or expand their own speaker collection. The Era 100 SL is a more affordable sibling to the Era 100 that has comparable acoustic quality to the latter. The Sonos Play, on the other hand, delivers a durable, long-lasting speaker for home or outdoor enjoyment.
Sonos Era 100 SL and Sonos
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 John Foldi · Posted
With the announcement of the M2 Pro, Hisense adds a new portable projector to their lineup that exudes playful styling while being packed with technologies that deliver amazing picture quality, robust gaming support, and multiple adaptability features to promote taking it outside or to a friend’s house. It’s a jack-of-all-trades projector that looks to master many of the aspects needed for high-quality home entertainment
by Frank Abbate · Posted
So, you’ve decided to maximize your screen size and bring the cinema home. Big TVs are nice, especially for everyday viewing with lights on, but when you want a truly immersive experience, nothing beats a giant screen in a dark room.
Choosing a home theater projector can be daunting, to say the least. There are so many different types, models, and prices ranging from a few hundred to tens of thousands of dollars. To help you in your search, we are here to talk about some of my favorite home cinema projectors currently available. I’m not here
by Frank Abbate · Posted
by Richard Stevens · Posted
When ELAC introduced its original Debut ConneX DCB41 powered speaker system, it was met with much of the same praise the brand has become accustomed to hearing. Terms like “expansive soundstage, detailed high frequencies,” and “value leader” have practically become synonymous with ELAC. As great as the original design was and is, it’s hard to stand out in a crowded speaker landscape that’s filled with similar innards and bland black boxes.
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Matt Zefi shares five ways to improve your home entertainment setup. His tips will help transform your movie nights and big game watch parties.
0:00 - Introduction
0:25 - Short Throw Projector
1:21 - Speakers
1:49 - Apple TV and Google Chromecast
2:10 - Lighting
3:04 - Final Thoughts
What sort of tech do you have in your home setup? Let us know in the Comments section, below.
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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 Atane Ofiaja · Posted
Since its introduction in 2013, the Aria line of speakers by Focal has been a popular choice for audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts alike. The French manufacturer unveiled the new and revamped Aria Evo X range that includes three floorstanding speakers, a bookshelf speaker, and a center channel.
Focal Aria Evo X N°1 Two-Way Bookshelf Speaker
Visually, the new Aria Evo X maintains the sleek, modern appearance of the
by John Foldi · Posted
LG laid out its 2024 home cinema roadmap at CES, with new AI-enhanced QNED and QNED Mini LED TVs, a trio of soundbars, and LG Lifestyle 4K CineBeam Qube projector. Customers can choose from a 43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 86, or a new, ultra-large 98" model. LG’s 2024 QNED and QNED Mini LED TVs focus on an updated a8 AI processor for faster performance and improved visuals than the previous generation. This is in addition to a new version of the embedded webOS interface that uses LG’s Dynamic Q Card technology for a more personalized experience.
by John Foldi · Posted
With the release of the Move 2, Sonos has made significant improvements in its portable home wireless speaker. The major upgrades of this second-generation Move speaker include stereo sound vs. mono, and drastically increased battery life of up to 24 hours vs. 10 hours. The essentials of the Move stay the same with this update. It continues to offer Trueplay audio tuning, a portable design with integrated handle, and robust
by John Foldi · Posted
AAXA Technologies have expanded its portable projector lineup with the release of the SLC450, a palm-sized projector that is capable of big performance. At its core is a trio of RGB LEDs that can create Full HD 1080p HDR images with rich contrast and more vivid colors than comparable single-chip options. Playback is versatile, with support for wireless networks, mobile devices, and physical media. Thanks to an
by John Foldi · Posted
by Mos Khan · Posted
Apple has announced a new, supposedly improved, second-generation HomePod Smart Speaker. The announcement comes just a day after the reveal of the new MacBook and Mac mini, continuing Apple’s recent trend of rolling out revised products on the heels of its keynote. The revamped HomePod is the first update to the full-sized model