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    Insulting clickbait

    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.
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    Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar - subwoofer upgrade

    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?
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    B&W PX7 S2E headphones at AmaZON for £220

    Better to wait for Prime big day deals on 7th-8th October.
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    GPMI vs HDMI/DP: Is a New Standard Coming?

    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...
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    4K Blow

    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.
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    New occupation suggestion - Eye Frame Fitter Professional (New word required to describe this job)

    Can't believe this thread has reached 100 posts!!
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    Panasonics why they appear to be behind the others now

    Exactly the reason why you bought a TCL...... Panasonic is unable to compete with China and South Korea on price.
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    New Sony Bravia 5 discounted at John Lewis

    Give it a few days and the feeling to make an unnecessary purchase will pass.
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    What's your favourite new product of 2025?

    It'll be on the magazine as well, for readers to vote.
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    4K Blow

    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
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    Valerion Pro 2 - any thoughts?

    You can ask about ex-demo or open box units. I ended up getting the Sony for £3500.
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    Valerion Pro 2 - any thoughts?

    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...
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    Samsung Q930F sound bar from Crampton and Moore if you go into buying options on Amazon for £513!

    Never expected B&Q of all places to sell home cinema!
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    gasolin needs back in as a member

    We knew about the account hack in April / May and @CParsons had put a lock on the account, enabling gasolin to reset the password.
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    Nakamichi Dragon 11.4.6 Soundbar 12" Dual Subs

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