Sonos Arc long-term review: the highs and lows
The Arc now has a software upgrade, another TV to play with – and some surround speakers added
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The ideal home cinema sound system may not be what you think it is
Traditional AV amplifiers and speaker packages sound great but there are more domestically acceptable alternatives.
The nine best musical movies to test your surround sound system
These are the top musical movies our reviewers use to test surround sound systems.
14 ways to upgrade your home cinema without spending a fortune
Not ready to buy a new TV? Give your screen and sound performances a boost without breaking the bank.
10 of the best tracks brought back to life by movies and TV shows
Sometimes all it takes is one iconic scene to bring a track back from the brink of obscurity.
It might not have Dolby Atmos, but my local indie cinema is still my favourite place to watch movies
Cult films, community events, great pizza – Reading's independent cinema is a thriving, welcoming space that I love visiting more than the Dolby-equipped London theatres.
Kaleidescape Strato C and Terra Prime Solid-State review
Kaleidescape offers high-end server and 4K video player solutions with boatloads of customisation, but can it replace a 4K Blu-ray player in our AV testing room?
How to set up your AV receiver and get the best sound
Advice Bought a new AV receiver? We guide you through the whole set-up process to get your home cinema working at its best.
11 of the best Netflix movies in 4K, HDR and Dolby Atmos
From tense thrillers to zany comedies, here's are the best flicks on Netflix to test your TV and sound system.
Dolby Digital vs DTS: what you need to know about the two big surround sound technologies
Updated Dolby Digital or DTS? Dolby Atmos or DTS:X? What's the difference between the two surround sound formats, and which is better?
6 ways to get near-perfect Dolby Atmos sound in an imperfect room
Our top tips to achieve great home cinema sound in any room.
The best Dolby Atmos movies of the decade (so far) to test your home cinema
Here are some of our favourite films released this decade that are best experienced in Dolby Atmos.
My top tip to test-drive your home cinema system? Put away the movies
Testing your surround sound home cinema with anything other than a movie may sound as preposterous as learning the guitar without holding one, but hear me out...
How to build the perfect home cinema system
If you’re serious about transforming movie nights, taking the time to properly shape an AV system will pay off in spades.
18 of the best movies of the 1990s to test your home cinema
With both bonafide classics and quirkier cult gems, this '90s film list should help you find some home cinema entertainment gold.
JVC DLA-NZ800 review
Can JVC continue its streak of delivering high-quality home cinema projectors for serious cinephiles?
Sony, steal this Sonos Ace feature to make the XM6 the ultimate home cinema headphones
Sony has the sound quality and the ecosystem to make the best home cinema headphones around. It just needs some inspiration from Sonos...
5.1 vs 7.2 surround sound: which is better?
Will a 5.1 system suffice? Or would you be better off with a 7.2 surround sound setup?
