TVs & Entertainment
Achieving cinema-quality projection at home just got a little easier with the announcement of BenQ’s latest in-home theater, the W5800. Building on the very popular HT5550 model, BenQ upgraded the W5800 with an upgraded laser light source capable of delivering 2600 lumens to make your content look
If you’re looking to elevate your home theater experience, you’re probably willing to delve into the seemingly complicated world of surround sound. The truth is that while some surround sound systems might be slightly challenging to set up, understanding how they work, for the most part, is not that complicated. And once you read this reasonably accessible guide, your buying options should become a lot clearer. With that in mind, let’s start with some of the basics.
What is Surround Sound?
Surround sound means precisely what the term implies
If you’re ready to set up your house with a wireless speaker system, you’re going to face a lot of choices. Maybe too many. You might be looking for a seamless music experience throughout the house. Or maybe you want to set up a wireless sound system for your TV. Do you want Hi-Res sound? What about taking your speaker outside? Let’s break down your options.
Wireless Bookshelf Speakers
If you’re looking to play decent quality wireless sound in one area of the house, you may want to consider a pair of compact wireless stereo speakers, commonly
LG’s OLED offerings for 2024 have finally been released, with a list of features that aims to provide a high-quality home theater experience for movies, convenient access to streaming TV, and smoother, more responsive gaming. Additionally, LG has added three new models to its QNED line of displays. Whether you prefer the self-lit pixels and deep contrast of OLED, or the back-lit brilliance of QNED, LG has an option to fit your home and budget.
The selection of new
Most TVs these days usually have a way to download familiar streaming apps like Netflix, Hulu, etc., but sometimes a dedicated streaming device is still the way to go. Dedicated streaming players usually have better and snappier interfaces than their native counterparts alongside other dedicated features like Dolby Atmos support, for example. Choosing the right streaming device is a great way to improve your home setup and in this guide we'll take a look at how to choose the right one for you.
While all streaming media players more or less do
The best TVs are more than just a pretty screen. They’re feature rich and fairly priced. They cater to your personal needs and viewing preferences, and they fit comfortably within the confines of your home viewing area. In other words, the best TVs aren’t necessarily defined by a certain spec or feature; they’re defined by you, the viewer.
To help you find the best TV for your viewing setup, we’ve put together a list of
The second week of 2024 is coming to a close and it’s been dominated by CES. It’s the first trade show on the calendar and one of the biggest of the year, bringing together brands from all over the world under the general premise of “Consumer Electronics.” We’ve been in Las Vegas covering some of the show's major announcements, along with some of the overall themes and new concepts not quite ready for the market.
At the crossroads of the West and Central Exhibition Halls lies the CES chrome monolith; this is the home of all things consumer
Samsung laid out its new and updated display and audio technologies for the home at CES 2024. These products will allow customers to enjoy brilliant visuals from a new flagship QD-OLED TV, wireless 8K projection, and AI-powered QLEDs. These displays can be paired with updated soundbar offerings in addition to a new Music Frame, which delivers an audio-only spin to Samsung’s Frame concept.
S95D
Unsurprisingly, new displays are at the forefront of Samsung’s CES 2024 lineup, starting with the brand’s updated flagship QD-OLED TV, the S95D.
LG continues to roll out upgraded offerings at CES 2024, with its announcement of new SIGNATURE OLED evo M4 and OLED evo G4 TVs. As with the brand’s QNED lineup, the new OLED models include a significant boost in picture and audio quality, thanks to the Alpha 11 AI processor. Graphic performance is increased by 70%, along with 30% faster processing. This additional power is used to enhance upscaling with precise pixel-level analysis, as well as Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro for more lifelike brightness and contrast optimizations.
This new
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.
Choosing the right TV is never easy. With so many factors to consider and so many options to choose from, it’s hard to know where to begin and what to look for. To help make your TV-shopping experience a little less intimidating and (hopefully) a lot more enjoyable, we’ve compiled a list of all the important questions you need to ask yourself before making your next TV purchase.
What Size TV Should You Get?
When it comes to television
Let's face it: even the best TVs have a built-in speaker system that flat out doesn't cut it. When you're building a hi-fi or home theater system, one of the most important choices you have to make is the size and type of speakers you'll need for your space. Whether you're just looking to upgrade your living room TV or building a dedicated home theater setup, there is a great deal of aftermarket equipment that can help
At nearly 100" in size, the new 98" Q80C QLED 4K Smart TV from Samsung emphasizes the "theater" in home theater. For those lucky enough to have the space and budget for such a substantial display, the 98" Q80C delivers an impressive experience based on the latest technologies that Samsung has to offer: Quantum Dot and Quantum HDR+ for lifelike content, Motion Xcelerator Turbo+ for smooth sports and next-gen gaming,