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John Archer

I’ve spent the past 25 years writing about the world of home entertainment technology. In that time I’m fairly confident that I’ve reviewed more TVs and projectors than any other individual on the planet, as well as experiencing first-hand the rise and fall of all manner of great and not so great home entertainment technologies.

Reviews

Sennheiser Ambeo Plus Soundbar / Ambeo Sub Review

John Archer reviews a cracking, compact soundbar and subwoofer combination…

Posted in: Home Theatre Loudspeakers Soundbars Subwoofers

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Samsung: The Sound of Sophistication

Samsung’s exciting new S- Series soundbars are out to prove that pretty speakers can also deliver serious sound…

Posted in: Home Theatre

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Samsung OLED: The Next Generation

Samsung’s new take on OLED TV technology is a force to be reckoned with…

Posted in: Visual Technology

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Sony Unveils Two New 4K Laser Home Cinema Projectors

Sony has taken the wraps off the VPL-XW5000ES and XW7000ES home cinema projectors that look set to seriously shake up the premium home theatre market.

Posted in: Home Theatre Visual

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Samsung Unveils its First Ever QD OLED TVs

The biggest tech mystery of 2022 has been solved at last, as Samsung has finally confirmed that its new TV range will include models that use new Quantum Dot OLED (QD OLED) technology.

Posted in: Visual Technology

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Philips Unveils 2022 TV and Soundbar Range Featuring Cutting-Edge ‘EX’ OLED

Philips unveils cutting-edge 'EX' OLED and Fidelio Ambilight speakers amongst its 2022 TV and soundbar range.

Posted in: Home Theatre Visual

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Philips Ambilight – The Light Fantastic

Take your home entertainment experience to another level with Philips Ambilight.

Posted in: Visual Lifestyle Technology

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Quantum Dot OLED TVs Finally Get Their Day In the Sun

Quantum Dot OLED TVs land at CES 2022 - Here's what you need to know about QD OLED.

Posted in: Visual Technology

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TCL Continues to Champion Mini LED TVs at CES 2022

TCL reveals "affordable" 98-incher amongst details of its 2022 TV and soundbar range.

Posted in: Visual

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Disney+ Streaming 13 Marvel Films in Glorious IMAX

Disney+ is set to win the hearts and wallets of yet more AV fans by showing a host of Marvel movies in the IMAX Enhanced format - complete with IMAX's screen-filling aspect ratio.

Posted in: Home Theatre Visual

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One For All – 35 Years of Making AV Easier

There's no doubt that the 1986 launch of the world's first universal remote was so successful that it spawned not just a whole universal remote industry, but a new One For All brand that has become a household name across the globe.

Posted in: Visual Lifestyle Integration Smart Homes & IoT

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Samsung’s Latest Soundbars Bring Hollywood Home

John Archer has his world rocked by Samsung's new range of soundbars…

Posted in: Home Theatre Lifestyle