http://www.homecinemachoice.com/ Home Cinema Choice Latest Articles en-gb Copyright My Hobby Stored Limited - 2012 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/sites/18/images/website_images/lc.gif http://www.homecinemachoice.com/ http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9958 Mini Planets are out of this world 22/02/2012 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9929 Design it, build it, enjoy it - we show you how to build a cinema fit for a superhero 18/02/2012 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9914 Mixed Martial Arts movie proves a genuine heavyweight contender in HD 17/02/2012 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9921 Why is The Beek having such a tough time tracking down Ken Russell's films in the UK? 17/02/2012 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9915 Scandinavian sexploitation mixes with sociological studies in this art house boxset 17/02/2012 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9912 Open-world gangsta sequel embraces the insane and is all the better for it... 17/02/2012 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9892 Climb the stairs to a comfortable cinema eyrie where soundproofing is king 16/02/2012 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9913 Enjoy a blast from the past with this hi-def makeover for Solid Snake and chums 16/02/2012 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9901 The cartoon spin-off comes of age with this hilarious boxset 16/02/2012 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9887 Richard Stevenson makes some tough decisions after receiving a five-figure electricity bill! 16/02/2012 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9850 HBO's fantasy epic sets a new standard for TV series on Blu-ray 15/02/2012 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9173 WETA visual effects supervisor Joe Letteri talks monkey business with HCC 26/01/2012 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9534 Quirky TV brand out sells Sony and LG according to latest report 26/01/2012 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9452 Richard Stevenson waves his arms around at the thought of a gesture-controlled home cinema 25/01/2012 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9475 Shooting, driving and shooting while driving are the order of the day in id's latest 25/01/2012 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9474 Hollywood epic gets royal treatment with this deluxe hi-def outing 25/01/2012 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9470 Engineered to perform on walls, not just hang on them... 25/01/2012 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9456 Billy Wilder and Charles Laughton will also be joining the fun this year 24/01/2012 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9448 Critically acclaimed Australian thriller brings the chills home 24/01/2012 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9438 The classic Doctor Who DVD range takes a trip back in time to 1964... 23/01/2012 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9426 Short on plot, high on spectacle - that'll be a typical Hollywood blockbuster then 23/01/2012 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9425 Encounter both dungeons and dragons aplenty in Bethesda's fantasy RPG blockbuster 23/01/2012 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9422 Marvel at this transformation of a basement into a magical cinema 23/01/2012 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9365 The fan-favourite animated sit-com is back from the dead. Again 19/01/2012 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9297 Steve May auditions an unashamedly upmarket sub/sat system 12/01/2012 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9294 Adam Rayner reacquaints himself with KEF's pioneering Uni-Q driver technology - and enjoys picking and choosing his own 5.1 array 12/01/2012 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9300 Richard Stevenson test drives Yamaha's new range-topping universal 3D Blu-ray player - and ends up watching more of Avatar than he ever wanted to 12/01/2012 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9299 Lacking in features you might expect, Onkyo's first 3D Blu-ray player appears outgunned on every flank, says Steve May 12/01/2012 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9296 Optoma's first 3D PJ offers Full HD at a very aggressive price point. But that's not enough for John Archer 12/01/2012 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9290 Toshiba's latest TV finally brings a slice of its CELL TV brainpower to the UK, leaving John Archer a very happy man 12/01/2012 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9298 Sony's top-of-the-line 55in HX923 series LED TV is ambitious in terms of design and specification. But that may be a problem, says Steve May 12/01/2012 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9293 Richard Stevenson finds it hard to resist this 3D-capable, connection studded AVR, despite its chunky price. He wants to keep it forever... 12/01/2012 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9291 Horror franchise bounces back from the grave with squirm-inducing stereoscopic scares 12/01/2012 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9255 Luxury AV brand's debuts ultra-thin 65in plasma, on-wall speakers and portable music streamer 10/01/2012 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9260 Hollywood giant confirms Jaws, E.T. and The Birds on Blu-ray as part of 2012 celebration 10/01/2012 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9886 Stunning BD boxset ensures that this crime series steals the plaudits 09/01/2012 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9192 Mark Craven dons his smartest suit for a tour of this style-conscious eight-seat install 06/01/2012 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9187 2011's best film makes its Blu-ray debut with an AV package that's just as impressive 06/01/2012 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9194 But don't expect it in the UK until at least 2013... 06/01/2012 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9056 Norwegian students are trolling for trouble as the latest found footage sensation hits BD 03/01/2012 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9055 Skywalker Sound's Matthew Wood reveals all about remastering Star Wars' signature sonics for Blu-ray 03/01/2012 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9202 Marvel's most patriotic superhero delivers the goods in this big-budget blockbuster... 01/01/2012 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9057 Stereoscopic supervisor Rob Neuman on transforming The Lion King into a 3D blockbuster 01/01/2012 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9185 Hollywood isn't monkeying around with its new Planet of the Apes prequel 29/12/2011 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9205 Formula Four storytelling benefits on Blu-ray from Formula One 3D performance 26/12/2011 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=8932 Adam Rayner auditions a subwoofer that scales up nicely 13/12/2011 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=8929 Adam Rayner finds that the power behind this sub belies its cute size 13/12/2011 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=8928 Adam Rayner boggles at a set of small speakers with a big heart. 13/12/2011 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=8933 Adam Rayner takes Monitor Audio's Gold series cinema speakers for a spin 13/12/2011 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=8931 Danny Phillips auditions a 5-channel system that's got legs 13/12/2011 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=8930 Danny Philips is impressed by the punch delivered by these slim Jims, and he can't wait to get them up on his wall alongside his flatpanel TV 13/12/2011 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=8927 A package that goes one speaker better than the rest, says Ed Selley 13/12/2011 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=8937 Panasonic's combination PVR and disc-spinner is slick and convenient, reckons Steve May, but a larger HDD would be welcome 13/12/2011 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=8936 In this age of tablets and video streaming is there still room for a portable Blu-ray player? Sony thinks so. Steve May takes some BDs on the road 13/12/2011 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=8935 Not just another cookie cutter disc spinner, Marantz's new Universal Blu-ray deck has a mind of its own. Steve May explains 13/12/2011 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=8938 Mark Craven tries out a Sony home theatre system that looks the business. 13/12/2011 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=8914 This single-chip DLP projector can be converted to 3D with off-board hardware. But it's trying to please too many different users, says Martin Pipe 12/12/2011 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=8913 In striving to produce a good 3D projector, Panasonic has actually delivered a brilliant 2D one, reckons John Archer 12/12/2011 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=8917 Toshiba's 47VL863B is its first passive 3D TV. John Archer finds out if it helps or hinders the passive argument 12/12/2011 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=8919 Loewe redefines the luxury TV category with its debut 3D-capable TV, leaving John Archer wondering why his pockets aren't deeper 12/12/2011 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=8918 LG's debut Nano technology TV promises unrivalled LED pictures. John Archer discovers if that's the case 12/12/2011 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=8916 LG's 3D-capable plasma rewrites the rule book, says crosstalk ghost-hunter, John Archer. It's just a pity that in it's the wrong way... 12/12/2011 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=8922 Richard Stevenson considers this receiver as Pioneer's homage to Apple, and calls it the VSX-2021 Steve Jobs Signature Edition 12/12/2011 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=8926 Adrian Justins hunkers down in the suburbs with Onkyo's latest mid-range networkable 7.1-channel receiver that punches far beyond its weight 12/12/2011 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=8924 Richard Stevenson auditions the wild child of audio visual receivers and finds that this non-conformist is a credit to the NAD lineage 12/12/2011 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=8923 This slimline AVR re-imagines home cinema for the network age. Steve May hums The Times They Are a-Changin'... 12/12/2011 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=8925 Richard Stevenson revels in the sheer power and shower of features that make Denon's latest receiver offering value for money 12/12/2011 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9207 Does the only depth in this barbaric blockbuster stem from its 3D conversion? 12/12/2011 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=8915 Sony continues its 3D resurrection with its latest 40in TV, says John Archer 12/12/2011 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=8912 Sony's second-generation 3D projector is a sensation regardless of dimension, says an enthusiastic Steve May 12/12/2011 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9171 JJ Abrams channels Spielberg with his retro sci-fi blockbuster 05/12/2011 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9883 This foreboding finale will drive fans wild with its magical Blu-ray bonus features 02/12/2011 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9066 Producer Bryan Singer talks X-Men: First Class, 3D and playing with comic book mythology 01/12/2011 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9169 At least it can't be as bad as Revenge of the Fallen... Can it? 22/11/2011 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9660 An enjoyable HD package ensures these bosses aren't so horrible after all 21/11/2011 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9924 Tron-themed styling adds an extra dimension to this next-gen pro-install 20/11/2011 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9881 High-definition release of Orson Welles' Hollywood noir is so good it's a crime 14/11/2011 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9659 Those cats were fast as lightning. And so were the monkeys, the snakes and the pandas... 14/11/2011 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9058 Disney takes pride in an animation that is truly a work of art in both 2D and 3D HD 07/11/2011 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9067 Looking for some top-notch hi-def superhero action? Then X definitely marks the spot... 02/11/2011 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9019 Yes, we know that Halloween has been and gone. Here at HCC we still have one last terrifying Blu-ray review for your delectation... 01/11/2011 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9601 Genuine 5.1 from any Dolby Digital source? Steve May plugs in 30/10/2011 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9589 MKV3D support and BBC iPlayer access are two of this device's key talents 30/10/2011 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9588 Netgear's NeoTV player offers plenty of features, but some niggles, too 30/10/2011 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9587 This do-it-all device will certainly find fans amongst the technorati 30/10/2011 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9590 The Screenplay MX TV Link excels where some more expensive players falter 30/10/2011 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9586 Unstylish but affordable, this tiny media player has a lot going for it 30/10/2011 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9595 Mark Craven auditions the baby brother to an HCC-award winning system - and finds AV performance runs in the family 30/10/2011 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9593 Adrian Justins auditions a low-rise soundbar system with a rich output that makes any flat TV sound better 30/10/2011 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9600 An affordable soundbar has Adrian Justins surrounded 30/10/2011 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9585 Danny Phillips checks out an affordable 7.1 speaker array 30/10/2011 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9603 Danny Phillips advises potential buyers to find another & pound;20 30/10/2011 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9592 For a Smart Blu-ray player the LG BD670 is decidedly scruffy, but, says Steve May, beneath its lacklustre facade lies a feast of functionality 30/10/2011 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9584 The first universal 3D Blu-ray player from Cambridge Audio is something very precious indeed, says Steve May 30/10/2011 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9598 SIM2's latest three-chip DLP projector is a watershed moment in home cinema 3D's fortunes, reckons John Archer 30/10/2011 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9604 Toshiba's 42RL853 is tailor-made for the mainstream, says Steve May. But that doesn't preclude a few surprises 30/10/2011 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9596 The brand's latest offering combines much-improved 3D talents with 'four-colour' technology to startlingly good effect, says John Archer 30/10/2011 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9594 Hallelujah! Panasonic has super-sized its high-end NeoPlasma display. Steve May basks before the glory of a 65in VT30 30/10/2011 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9602 Steve May checks out a mini version of Samsung's high-end LED TVs 30/10/2011 http://www.homecinemachoice.com/news/article.asp?a=9605 Richard Stevenson is bowled over by the entry-level model of Yamaha's 25th anniversary amp line-up. How far does it punch beyond its price point? 30/10/2011