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What is home cinema? Perhaps this is controversial, but I think it’s anything you want it to be

By Tom Parsons Published 21 July 26

The best home cinema isn’t the only home cinema

14 of the best musical movies to test your 5.1, 7.2 or Dolby Atmos surround sound system

By Alastair Stevenson Last updated 21 July 26

Top films with awesome tracks to test your 5.1, 7.2 or Dolby Atmos TV system

Does it matter what size soundbar you buy?

By Joe Svetlik Published 21 July 26

Yes, for all sorts of reasons

Here's how much your streaming habit actually costs each year

By Joe Svetlik Published 21 July 26

TL;DR: it soon adds up

I took a tour of London’s only cinema museum – and these are my three favourite finds

By Robyn Quick Published 21 July 26

A must-visit for movie nerds

Thinking of buying a soundbar? Here’s a better alternative

By Ketan Bharadia Published 21 July 26

Soundbars make a lot of sense, but there is an alternative that could work better for you

Arcam and KEF star in this home cinema system that also stuns in stereo

By Jonathan Evans Published 20 July 26

Five Award-winning components unite

Buying a TV from a bricks-and-mortar shop is a great idea – just avoid these 5 mistakes

By Joe Svetlik Published 20 July 26

Nothing compares to seeing it in the flesh

Excited for The Odyssey? This divisive Christopher Nolan movie has the perfect test score to get you in the mood

By Harry McKerrell Published 20 July 26

A soundtrack worthy of the gods

New Marantz hi-fi, a tiny vinyl update, a key moment for Sonos and more

By Alastair Stevenson Published 20 July 26

All the latest hi-fi and home cinema news, explained by our experts