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Subwoofers
Velodyne Impact X 12 subwoofer review
Richard Stevenson  |  Apr 10, 2024  |  0 comments
hcchighreccomendThe Impact X Series is Velodyne's take on high-value subwoofery; all the LFE spills without the frills. Available in 10in, 12in and 15in variants, the theme is front-firing single-driver subwoofers with big amplifiers in 'functionally' styled ported cabinets. The 12in model tested here is the Goldilocks of the series, combining a punchy 12in long-throw driver with a 300W class A/B amp
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Loudspeakers
Q Acoustics 5040 5.1 speaker package review
Steve Withers  |  Apr 09, 2024  |  0 comments
hcchighreccomend Priced £2,475, this 5.1 speaker package from British sonic wizards Q Acoustics includes the relatively compact 5040 floorstanders, dedicated 5090 centre speaker, two 5010 standmounts on surround duties, and the QB12 subwoofer for LFE. Steve Withers listens in...
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AV Receivers
Denon AVR-X4800H AV receiver review
Steve Withers  |  Apr 04, 2024  |  0 comments
Denon has successfully carved a niche for itself when it comes to AV amplifiers and receivers, from the entry-level AVR-X2800H to the all-singing, all-dancing AVC-A1H flagship. But it's the middle segment of this market where the brand has perhaps proved strongest and the AVC-X4800H auditioned here is the perfect example...
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Amplifiers/Processors
Tangent Ampster TV II review
Ed Selley  |  Apr 03, 2024  |  0 comments
We're seeing more and more 'soundbar killer' products these days, and with speakers in tow is Tangent's affordable Ampster TV II stereo amp ready to start gunning them down?
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Opinion
The higher-end AV hardware gets, the more invisible it often becomes...
Mark Craven  |  Apr 03, 2024  |  0 comments
...so praise is due to gear that still catches the eye, even when you can see right through it
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Projectors
Hisense PX2-PRO 4K projector review
Mark Craven  |  Mar 06, 2024  |  0 comments
hcchighreccomendHisense's latest 'Laser Cinema' model excels in terms of smart skill and usability, and delivers captivating 4K HDR visuals and solid sonics. Be prepared to tweak its presets, though.
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AV Receivers
Marantz Stereo 70s amplifier review
Steve May  |  Mar 01, 2024  |  0 comments
hcchighreccomendBehind Marantz's Stereo 70s is the idea that traditional two-channel audio is back in fashion. Combining the setup simplicity of a soundbar and the system-switching sophistication of a full blown 8K-capable AV amplifier, it offers a seductively fresh take on home theatre. It's aimed at those who want to keep things simple, aren't impressed by the prospect of a multiplicity of speakers, and who maybe prioritise music over movies and TV.
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Pro-Install
Home cinema install: Let's take it outside
Daniel Sait  |  Mar 01, 2024  |  0 comments
A renovated outbuilding is home to this custom cinema designed to dazzle without breaking the bank
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Televisions
TCL 65C845K 4K Mini LED TV review
John Archer  |  Feb 28, 2024  |  0 comments
The features and price of TCL's 65C845K just don't seem compatible with each other. Here we have a 65in TV that boasts more than 2000 nits of brightness, uses Mini LED lighting and 576 separately controlled local dimming zones, and supports all the latest and greatest gaming features, yet the price tag attached to at reads just £1,049.
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News
Audiovector revamps QR series loudspeakers in Special Edition guise
HCC News Team  |  Feb 27, 2024  |  0 comments
Danish speaker corp launches new seven-model range with on-wall, centre and subwoofer options
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