Recent content by howardashmore

I watched a couple of Sky’s new programmes that include their newly launched HDR. I was surprised at how much better the picture seemed. Has anyone else tried it and what did you think?

It’s not that I think it doesn’t work. I have a 4K projector and screen. I can clearly see the difference. It is the lack of native 4K content that is frustrating. HD was relatively quickly adopted by almost all broadcasters. The adoption of 4K is much slower. The number of films available in...

Whilst I enjoy how technology changes and generally improves, I am slightly sceptical about 8k. I have a 4K Atmos set up at home and despite access to Netflix, Apple and Prime, there are very few films that are in 4K and Atmos. Even buying UHD Blu-ray provides a limited choice. 4K whilst...

I think most cinemas use acoustic screens. I am lucky enough to have this set up at home. In my view it helps significantly to lock the sound to where the dialogue or action is on the screen. I wonder how they might solve this issue with the Samsung product

Just buy a second hand airport express. As long as your streamer has an optical link you can then use AirPlay.

Hotel California Eagles I heard it on KEF Blade 2’s with devialet amplification and was amazed by the quality of the sound. Since then I always like to hear it on a new system to see how it compares