Home Cinema Choice November 2016

The weather may be cooling down as Summer segues into Autumn, but the world of 4K home entertainment is really hotting up. JVC has announced its first native 4K resolution laser projector, Panasonic is adding to its lineup of Ultra HD Blu-ray players, and Sky's 4K satellite/download service has arrived showcasing serious intent. We report on the latter in our Sky 4K FAQ on p30, while our IFA show report (p20) rounds up the news from Europe's biggest tech show. As for TVs, 4K is now the default technology for new screen buyers, and this issue we look at six such models. In our 55in grouptest (p59), a quartet of affordable TVs go head-to-head. And for those with bigger budgets, we focus on Samsung's flagship KS9500 – our cover star…

The weather may be cooling down as Summer segues into Autumn, but the world of 4K home entertainment is really hotting up. JVC has announced its first native 4K resolution laser projector, Panasonic is adding to its lineup of Ultra HD Blu-ray players, and Sky's 4K satellite/download service has arrived showcasing serious intent. We report on the latter in our Sky 4K FAQ on p30, while our IFA show report (p20) rounds up the news from Europe's biggest tech show. As for TVs, 4K is now the default technology for new screen buyers, and this issue we look at six such models. In our 55in grouptest (p59), a quartet of affordable TVs go head-to-head. And for those with bigger budgets, we focus on Samsung's flagship KS9500 – our cover star –…

John Archer: The UK’s most experienced TV tester cut his teeth as an early HCC staffer Jon Thompson: Film producer and post-production expert delves deep into Hollywood and AV Steve May:HCC’s former Editor-in-Chief is one of the UK’s most respected AV journos Martin Pipe: Technical expert Martin is renown throughout the home cinema industry Richard Stevenson: Industry veteran and former Editor of UK CE trade journal ERT Adrian Justins: Made his name as the editor of What Video & TV and What Home Cinema…

John Archer: The UK’s most experienced TV tester cut his teeth as an early HCC staffer Jon Thompson: Film producer and post-production expert delves deep into Hollywood and AV Steve May: HCC’s former Editor-in-Chief is one of the UK’s most respected AV journos Martin Pipe: Technical expert Martin is renown throughout the home cinema industry Richard Stevenson: Industry veteran and former Editor of UK CE trade journal ERT Adrian Justins: Made his name as the editor of What Video & TV and What Home Cinema…

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS BANG & OLUFSEN Android-powered UHD TV breaks cover SIM2 Hands-on with high-end ultra short throw projector TOSHIBA/SHARP Japanese TV brands planning UK return PIEGA Classic Swiss speakers on the way NEWS X10 The hottest news stories in bite-sized chunks THE SHALLOWS Shark thriller takes a bite out of 4K Blu-ray & MORE! Spearheading Onkyo's new RZ series, the 11.2-channel PR-RZ5100 network controller is ready to act as the hub of the most demanding home cinema setups. Priced around £2,500, this THX Ultra2 Plus-certified flagship processor features balanced XLR and unbalanced phono pre-outs, HDR-ready HDMI switching, AccuEQ system calibration and a plethora of streaming options including Google Cast and Bluetooth. And, as you'd expect, this stonking Onk offers 7.2.4 support for DTS:X and Dolby Atmos. HCC ONLINE... For breaking AV news, blogs,…

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS BANG & OLUFSEN Android-powered UHD TV breaks cover SIM2 Hands-on with high-end ultra short throw projector TOSHIBA/SHARP Japanese TV brands planning UK return PIEGA Classic Swiss speakers on the way NEWS X10 The hottest news stories in bite-sized chunks THE SHALLOWS Shark thriller takes a bite out of 4K Blu-ray & MORE! Spearheading Onkyo's new RZ series, the 11.2-channel PR-RZ5100 network controller is ready to act as the hub of the most demanding home cinema setups. Priced around £2,500, this THX Ultra2 Plus-certified flagship processor features balanced XLR and unbalanced phono pre-outs, HDR-ready HDMI switching, AccuEQ system calibration and a plethora of streaming options including Google Cast and Bluetooth. And, as you'd expect, this stonking Onk offers 7.2.4 support for DTS:X and Dolby Atmos. HCC ONLINE... For breaking…