Welcome to the Audio/Visual Tech category on our blog, where the sights and sounds of cutting-edge technology come to life. In a landscape where the line between reality and digital representation continually blurs, it’s never been more essential to make informed choices about your AV gear. This category serves as a comprehensive guide to the components that make up your home theatre system, high-definition viewing experiences, and auditory sensations.
AV Receivers
Relevant Brands: Sony, Yamaha, Denon, Marantz, Onkyo
The epicentre of any home audio setup, AV receivers function as the hub that brings your audio and visual components together. Brands like Sony and Yamaha excel in delivering feature-rich models, while Denon and Marantz are known for their audiophile-grade sound quality.
Surround Sound Speakers
Relevant Brands: Klipsch, Bose, Bang & Olufsen, KEF
Nothing immerses you in an experience quite like a set of surround sound speakers. Whether it’s the high-fidelity sound from Klipsch or the design elegance of Bang & Olufsen, this subcategory explores the nuances that each brand brings to the audio landscape.
Soundbars
Relevant Brands: Sonos, Samsung, LG, Bose
In spaces where a full surround sound setup isn’t practical, soundbars come to the rescue. From the versatile and intelligent offerings from Sonos to the feature-packed models from Sennheiser, discover how these sleek bars can pack a powerful auditory punch.
Subwoofers
Relevant Brands: SVS, JBL, Bowers & Wilkins, Polk Audio
The foundation of any audio experience is the bass, and a quality subwoofer makes all the difference. Brands like SVS and Bowers & Wilkins deliver earth-shattering low frequencies that add depth and dimension to your audio setup.
TVs, including OLED / LCD / Micro LCD
Relevant Brands: LG, Sony, Samsung, Panasonic
The choice of TV technology can dramatically affect your viewing experience. This section breaks down the pros and cons of OLED, LCD, and the emerging Micro LCD technologies. Whether it’s LG’s expertise in OLED or Samsung’s mastery of LCD, we’ve got the lowdown on what to consider.
Home Theatre Projectors
Relevant Brands: Epson, BenQ, Sony, Optoma
Turn your living room into a cinema with a high-quality home theatre projector. With brands like Epson and BenQ offering crystal-clear images and features like 4K resolution and HDR support, the big-screen experience is more accessible than ever.
Portable Projectors
Relevant Brands: Anker Nebula, LG, Epson
For the nomads and the adventurers, portable projectors offer the luxury of big-screen viewing without the constraints of location. Anker Nebula leads the charge with its compact and versatile projectors, while LG and Epson provide robust options with brighter outputs.
So whether you’re building a state-of-the-art home theatre or simply enhancing your TV’s audio with a chic soundbar, this category is designed to guide you through the complex world of Audio/Visual technology. Our goal is to provide you with unbiased, data-driven insights so you can make the perfect choice for your sensory satisfaction. Dive in and tune up your AV experience!
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The Lypertek PurePlay Z5 launched a few days ago as the successor to the superb Lypertek PurePlay Z3 2.0. These are the first ANC earbuds from Lypertek, and they are a surprisingly good first attempt. October 2022 Update – New Lower Price While Nothing has just hiked the price of the Ear (1) by an…
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In December, AfterShokz announced their rebranding to Shokz, at the same time they announced the new OpenRun bond conduction headphones. Shokz OpenRun vs Aeropex The new Shokz OpenRun headphones are identical to the previous flagship Aeropex. However, they have now been upgraded to a new quick charging solution. It is worth noting that in the…
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I have been a fan of the Amazon Fire TV sticks and Nvidia Shield for years now. But they are not perfect, I hate having to use WiFi (or 100M Ethernet) on the Fire Stick, the tubular Nvidia Shield is no use for large local 4K files, and the Pro is very expensive. Cheap Chinese…
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I recently reviewed the Redmi Smart Band Pro, which was a good but perhaps unremarkable fitness band that is very similar to the Xiaomi Mi Band 6. I was also sent the Redmi Buds 3, a pair of affordable true wireless earbuds with an Airpodesque design. Priced at under £40 these are well into the…
The Stage 360 is the latest affordable soundbar from Creative, sitting somewhere in the middle of their product lineup and being geared a bit more towards TV use than the gaming focussed Katana range. At the top of the Creative lineup is the premium SXFI Carrier priced at £900, while the older Stage V2 is…