Recent content by bigboss

Well, someone has to pay to maintain the forum. One of the other forums doesn't let you even access the forum if you turn on ad blocker. At least the adblocker can be used on this site. I don't see them on my Chrome browser.

I know you've been with Bose for a long time. Does it have to be Bose, because you can get much better soundbars for the price?

Better to wait for Prime big day deals on 7th-8th October.

A group of Chinese companies has introduced GPMI, a new connector designed to carry video, audio, data, and power through a single cable. It supports speeds up to 192 Gbps (enough for 8K) and up to 480 W of power, aiming to simplify setups and possibly compete with HDMI and DisplayPort. Could...

It’s a bit like testing new medicines. Even with rigorous trials, the sample size can never cover every possible scenario, so some issues only become apparent once it’s released to the wider population.

Can't believe this thread has reached 100 posts!!

Exactly the reason why you bought a TCL...... Panasonic is unable to compete with China and South Korea on price.

Give it a few days and the feeling to make an unnecessary purchase will pass.

It'll be on the magazine as well, for readers to vote.

If anything, they've announced new models: https://www.techradar.com/televisions/blu-ray/4k-blu-ray-fans-rejoice-magnetar-reveals-two-new-4k-blu-ray-players-at-cedia-expo-2025

You can ask about ex-demo or open box units. I ended up getting the Sony for £3500.

You need to demo the projector. I was keen on the Optoma UHZ65LV and had demoed it alongside Sony VPL-W5000ES at Richer Sounds and it was a no contest. The Sony was far superior with true cinematic effect. They had open box Sony units for cheaper so I ended up getting the Sony.. I won't worry...

Never expected B&Q of all places to sell home cinema!

We knew about the account hack in April / May and @CParsons had put a lock on the account, enabling gasolin to reset the password.

To be fair to the OP, user feedback has been similarly effusive on AV forums and Reddit.