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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

How big is your vinyl collection? And how often do you add to it?

By Tom Parsons published

We want to know all about your record-collecting habits for this Vinyl Week edition of Ask the Reader

Vinyl
Streaming and vinyl hi-fi system

Arcam’s latest software updates bring a big audio upgrade to some music streamers and AV receivers – here’s what you need to know

By Andy Madden published

24-bit/192kHz Tidal streams, anyone?

Hi-Fi
Cambridge Audio CXN100 streamer with smartphone app on a wooden shelf

Best music streamers 2025: top network audio players tested by our experts

By Kashfia Kabir last updated

Best Buys Music streamers are a convenient and versatile one-box solution for getting high-quality digital music from multiple online sources.

Best Buys

Nagra's Compact Phono is an 'entry-level' model with outstanding high-end expertise behind it

By Kashfia Kabir published

Stunning Swiss precision and performance for a more wallet-friendly price?

Hi-Fi
Sony PS-LX310BT

Our favourite Bluetooth turntable is back down to its lowest price in the Amazon Spring Sale – don't miss out!

By Kashfia Kabir published

Deals This fuss-free, feature-packed, five-star Sony record player is yours for just £189

Deals

Pro-Ject's fully automatic, plug-and-play turntable aims to make vinyl replay even more user-friendly

By Kashfia Kabir published

The Automat A1.2 also has a built-in phono stage, a new platter and cartridge

Turntables

Home cinema

Best 40-43-inch TV

Best 43-inch, best 42-inch and best 40-inch TVs 2025: superb 'small' TVs

By Tom Parsons last updated

Best Buys If you're in the market for a more manageable TV screen size, then something around the 43-inch mark could be just right.

Best Buys

OLED TV burn-in is dividing our readers – but they agree on one thing

By Alastair Stevenson published

Things are getting better, but it is still a problem, according to our readers

Televisions
outdoor projector

Xgimi's affordable projector screen could be the perfect way to boost your summer entertainment system

By Robyn Quick published

Xgimi is offering a new affordable outdoor cinema package ideal for the warmer months

Projectors
Samsung QN990F 8K TV sitting on a white media unit with a soundbar in front and a plant on the right hand side.

Samsung 2025 TV lineup: everything you need to know

By Lewis Empson published

Here are all the specs and new additions to Samsung's 2025 TV range.

Televisions
The LG B4 photographed on a white shelf with a tree-lined road on the screen

Quick! An LG OLED is available for less than £500 right now

By Paul Hatton published

At £493, the LG B4 hits a record-low price at Amazon

TV & Home Cinema

A swathe of five-star Sony projectors are leaving Europe, and I'm crestfallen

By Alastair Stevenson published

I’ve had to slash an item from my lottery-win bucket list

Projectors

TVs

Best 40-43-inch TV

Best 43-inch, best 42-inch and best 40-inch TVs 2025: superb 'small' TVs

By Tom Parsons last updated

Best Buys If you're in the market for a more manageable TV screen size, then something around the 43-inch mark could be just right.

Best Buys

OLED TV burn-in is dividing our readers – but they agree on one thing

By Alastair Stevenson published

Things are getting better, but it is still a problem, according to our readers

Televisions
Samsung QN990F 8K TV sitting on a white media unit with a soundbar in front and a plant on the right hand side.

Samsung 2025 TV lineup: everything you need to know

By Lewis Empson published

Here are all the specs and new additions to Samsung's 2025 TV range.

Televisions
Sony Bravia 9 Mini LED TV on wooden TV rack showing mountains and clouds on screen

Sony Bravia 9 (K75XR90)

By Lewis Empson last updated

Updated The Bravia 9’s next-gen Mini LED backlight is a marvel, but do higher brightness and more dimming zones make for a better TV overall?

Updated
TCL C8K TV on a white media unit with nature shots on screen

TCL C8K (75C8K-UK)

By Lewis Empson published

Not yet rated

TCL's new flagship 4K Mini LED TV makes a bright and bold first impression.

Televisions
TCL 85C805K 4K TV

Amazon has slashed the price of a five-star 85-inch Samsung TV – but we'd recommend going for this TCL instead

By Paul Hatton published

Get the better-rated TCL 85C805K for only £100 more than the old Samsung AU7100

Televisions