Articles by: Stephen Withers

The JVC DLA-NZ8 setup in a home theater.

JVC DLA-NZ8 4K Laser Projector review

By Stephen Withers published 1 April 22

The JVC DLA-NZ8 isn’t cheap, but if you’re serious about home cinema you won’t find a better specified or more feature-packed 4K projector.

The Reavon UBR-X200 on a home entertainment center.

Reavon UBR-X200 4K Blu-ray Player review

By Stephen Withers published 23 March 22

If you’ve got the necessary budget, the Reavon UBR-X200 is sure to please, but there are considerably cheaper options.

Reavon UBR-X100 4K Blu-ray Player review

By Stephen Withers published 15 March 22

Sleek styling and solid build quality go some way towards justifying the UBR-X100’s hefty price tag, but there are better alternatives.

A view of the Epson EH-TW9400 / Pro Cinema 6050UB projector from above

Epson EH-TW9400 / Pro Cinema 6050UB review

By Stephen Withers last updated 27 July 21

Editor's Choice

The Epson EH-TW9400 is a superb home cinema projector that delivers a winning combination of performance and high-end specs.

What is HFR, and what does high frame rate mean for sports and gaming?

By Stephen Withers published 3 July 21

HFR allows for smoother action and more fluid motion – but how does it work, and how important is it?

Should I buy a projector screen?

By Stephen Withers last updated 1 October 21

A projector screen will get the most out of your beamer’s large-scale images – but is there a catch?

Samsung HW-Q90R Soundbar review

By Stephen Withers last updated 15 July 21

Best in Class

Updated Samsung's flagship soundbar delivers a completely immersive surround experience with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.

LG C9 OLED (OLED55C9, OLED65C9, OLED77C9) review

By Stephen Withers published 23 June 21

Best in Class

The LG C9 is a triumph of TV technology that offers significantly improved performance thanks to the addition of artificial intelligence.

The Samsung Q70 QLED TV pictured mounted on a wall and displaying an image of waves crashing against cliffs

Samsung Q70 QLED review

By Stephen Withers last updated 14 July 22

Recommended

Updated The Samsung Q70 QLED is a midrange TV with a direct backlight and local dimming, resulting in an excellent picture performance.

Should I buy a BenQ projector? A look at the budget DLP projector brand

By Stephen Withers last updated 2 September 21

Nothing says home cinema like a massive 100-inch or larger picture, so the question is: which projector should you buy?

The Samsung QN95A TV in a grey room displaying a flock of seagulls against a sunset

Samsung QN95A review

By Stephen Withers last updated 28 June 22

Editor's Choice

REVIEW Samsung’s first foray into Mini LED, the QN95A delivers blacks that give OLED a run for its money.

Samsung HW-Q70R Soundbar review

By Stephen Withers last updated 1 November 21

Recommended

Updated The Samsung HW-Q70R delivers immersive cinematic soundscapes thanks to support for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.

Should I buy an Epson projector? A look at the leading LCD projector brand

By Stephen Withers published 8 November 20

Nothing says home cinema like a massive 100-inch or larger picture, so the question is: which projector should you buy?

Samsung Q90 QLED TV review

By Stephen Withers last updated 5 July 21

Best in Class

The Samsung Q90 is easily the most impressive QLED we have reviewed to date.

Samsung HW-N950 Soundbar review

By Stephen Withers published 4 June 20

Best in Class

The Samsung HW-N950 delivers a Dolby Atmos and DTS:X experience with maximum performance and minimum fuss.

Samsung HW-N650 soundbar review

By Stephen Withers published 4 June 20

The Samsung HW-N650 will delight gamers and cinephiles with a panoramic soundstage and impressive build quality.

Samsung HW-Q60R Soundbar review

By Stephen Withers published 4 June 20

The Samsung HW-Q60R delivers a strong sonic performance but is far too limited on features.

Yamaha YAS-209 Soundbar review

By Stephen Withers published 21 February 20

It's not as fully featured as other soundbars, but the Yamaha YAS-209 offers a big soundstage, DTS Virtual:X and Alexa in a sensible design.

Bose Soundbar 700 review

By Stephen Withers published 14 January 20

A lack of HDMI inputs, no Atmos/DTS:X support and a glass top that reflects the TV screen are just a few of the Bose Soundbar 700's issues.

Samsung Q950R 8K QLED TV review

By Stephen Withers last updated 7 May 21

Best in Class

The Samsung Q950 takes 8K performance to a new level with advanced AI processing.

LG Z9 OLED 8K TV (OLED88Z9) review

By Stephen Withers published 3 October 19

Editor's Choice

The Z9 is LG’s first 8K OLED TV, sporting its biggest - and best - screen to date. Just don’t ask about the price…

LG C8 OLED (OLED55C8, OLED65C8) review

By Stephen Withers last updated 4 February 21

Best in Class

Updated Pining for an OLED but put out by the price? The LG C8 OLED has everything you want for a lot less than you'd expect.

Klipsch BAR 48 Sound Bar review

By Stephen Withers last updated 2 January 20

The Klipsch BAR 48 delivers impressive audio performance but is hindered by a lack of features.

LG SL9YG Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos review

By Stephen Withers last updated 15 July 21

The LG SL9YG offers Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, and morphs into a smart speaker thanks to built-in Google Assistant.

Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 review

By Stephen Withers published 8 February 19

Yamaha's 2.1-channel combo delivers an impressive performance with movies and music.