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Fulldome CultVR

I just saw the fulldome presentation of Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon – and was blown away

By Jez Ford last updated

The bad news: your home cinema ain’t gonna cut it. The good news: there’s more to fulldome than Floyd.

AV
Philips carMignon

I grew up playing vinyl in the car. Can we do that again please?

By Jez Ford published

Dude, where's my carMignon?

Vinyl
Step inside the world's best home cinema

Step inside the world's best home cinema – a 'church cloister' entrance, gold ceiling and 15,000W sound system

By Sound+Image published

'Surprise us!' was the minimalist brief from the owners. And Wavetrain Cinemas certainly did, building them an Australian home cinema judged to be the world's best in CEDIA's 2023 global awards.

TV & Home Cinema
The setting you should change to enjoy Netflix’s Tour De France: Unchained to the max

I changed one setting on Netflix’s Tour De France Unchained – and it brought the whole show to life

By Jez Ford published

Égalité, fraternité, they say, but the English and French soundtracks of Tour de France Unchained do not treat their audience equally.

TV Streaming Services
Dolby Atmos music

Dolby Atmos music just went to another level, and I’ve never heard anything like it

By Jez Ford published

Medieval music in a big cathedral is not generally my first go-to for an evening listening session. But wow, now it is.

AV
Paul Barton, PSB Speakers, history

PSB Speakers: a brief history

By Jez Ford published

From a home-made violin – via Floyd Toole and Canada's National Research Council – to a a 50-year-strong speaker brand.

Speakers

HI-FI

Wi-fi headphones, multi-talented all-in-ones and a slow cassette resurgence are among our 2026 hi-fi predictions

By Alastair Stevenson published

Our audio wizards have dusted off their crystal balls…

Hi-Fi
Q Acoustics M40 active floorstanding speakers

These flexible, easy-going Q Acoustics Bluetooth floorstanders have plummeted in price – save £250!

By Harry McKerrell published

A New Year deal worth celebrating

Stereo Systems
Sennheiser HDB 630 over-ear headphones

Got cash for Christmas? I'm eyeing these 5 great products in the New Year sales

By Harry McKerrell published

Santa let you down? Take matters into your own hands...

Hi-Fi

This formerly Award-winning Marantz amp is the cheapest we’ve seen it for Boxing Day

By James Cook published

Get £140 off the five-star PM6007

Stereo Amplifiers

My first time using a portable cassette player reminded me of what I love about listening to vinyl

By James Cook published

There’s something special about the unique charm of analogue

Portable Music Players
Luxman E-07 phono stage

Luxman E-07

By Ketan Bharadia published

The Luxman E-07 is a superbly engineered phono stage that’s packed with sensible features and delivers an exceptional sound.

Phono Preamps

HOME CINEMA

LG has announced a rival to one of Samsung’s most controversial TVs

By Alastair Stevenson published

Will LG’s lifestyle TV offer style and substance?

Televisions

I was involved in over 100 reviews in 2025 – here are my 5 TV and home cinema highlights

By Tom Parsons published

My personal favourites from an entire year of TV and AV testing

TV & Home Cinema

HDR wars, an AVR resurgence and OLED's continued dominance – here are our reviewers’ home cinema predictions for 2026

By Alastair Stevenson published

New OLED tech, surprise unveilings, a milestone for LED and more are on the cards

TV & Home Cinema

Light pollution be damned – Christmas is the perfect time for Ambilight and light strips

By Daniel Furn published

The rest of the house gets the festive treatment – so why not the home cinema?

TV & Home Cinema

This 99%-rated science fiction classic is still the perfect family movie

By Richard Trenholm published

Steven Spielberg crafted the perfect combination of comedy, mystery and madcap action - and no CGI in sight

TV & Home Cinema

What to expect from Sony in 2026: RGB Mini LED takes on OLED, and it could be a quiet year for audio

By Lewis Empson published

And should we expect a new OLED?

TV & Home Cinema

TVS

LG has announced a rival to one of Samsung’s most controversial TVs

By Alastair Stevenson published

Will LG’s lifestyle TV offer style and substance?

Televisions

New HDR formats and the possible end of OLED dominance – why 2026 could be a transformative year for TVs

By Tom Parsons published

The future of TVs is looking bright (and very colourful)

Televisions

Christmas comes early! Our TV editor's favourite OLED has a brand new lowest price

By Daniel Furn published

Sony gives us an early Christmas present with this 10% off code

Televisions

Your next OLED TV upgrade just became one less thing to worry about, thanks to Samsung and Richer Sounds

By Sponsored published

Sponsor Content Created With Richer Sounds

Televisions

TCL C6KS (50C6KS-UK) vs Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED QL50F601: which budget 50-inch TV should you buy?

By Esat Dedezade published

Two budget TVs battle it out, but there’s one clear winner

Televisions
Sony Bravia 5 4K TV

Sony Bravia 5 (K65XR55)

By John Archer published

Is Sony’s Bravia 5 the perfect option for anyone after a talented big-screen TV that won’t break the bank?

Televisions