We listen to music/sound on our phones, in-ear/headphones, from the TV or soundbar and speakers. Here is how to tell if you have good music and how we judge sound quality using a defined sound signature. Most people simply say, “That sound is good/terrible.” That is a terrible way to…
The Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus is an all-in-one soundbar providing 400W of virtual 7.1.4 sound. It is an excellent addition to any TV that can play Dolby Vision/Atmos content. Upfront, no matter how good the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus is, you must remember that it is an all-in-one soundbar relying…
The Sony Bravia X90L is a mid-range Full Array Local Dimming (FALD) LED/LCD TV jam-packed with some of Sony’s high-end tech. But we have seen a massive shift in 2023 to Mini-LED LCD, so we must ask if the Sony Bravia X90L can compete with the hordes of pretty good…
The JBL Spinner BT Turntable is the perfect pair for the JBL Authentics series of speakers. It has an inbuilt pre-amp and SBC/Bluetooth aptX-HD and stereo RCA connection to your speakers, headphones, or amp. The biggest issue I had is that my vinyl record collection is long gone, replaced by…
The JBL Authentics 300 belongs to its Home Audio category – the middle child with stereo sound, loads of bass, an 8-hour battery, and a carry handle for portability. Authentics is unmistakably retro – everything old is new again. We think the new JBL Authentics 200, 300 and 500 ‘look…
JBL Authentics pay homage to its musical roots. A modern twist on a timeless classic. One thing JBL does really well is maintain a linkage to their musical roots. It loves to support the world’s best musicians and creators. It was no surprise that they would one day create an…
The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max and 4K Gen 2 2023 have had a hardware and software makeover and present a polished digital and streaming smart TV experience. This is a combined review because apart from the Ambient Experience on the Max, the user experience is the same. What…
Foxtel Hubbl update: Hubbl is from Sky/Comcast that provides a turn-key solution to Telcos, OTT and VOD operators like Foxtel. It is not a Foxtel invention but customised for its market. Foxtel will use Hubbl-branded Sky Glass TV and Sky Stream (box). It removes the need for disparate set-top boxes…
The LG S77S 3.1.3 is a 400W soundbar with Dolby Atmos decode and WOW Orchestra. Simply put – marry it with a compatible LG TV, and it also uses the TV speakers for a better sound experience. What is the LG S77S soundbar? It is a 3.1.3, all-in-one soundbar comprising…
The LG SH7Q soundbar provides 800W of loud, beefy sound to any TV. It is perfect for free-to-air and SDR streaming services. It is not bad for music, either. Upfront, let’s focus on what it is best at. It adds a thumping 800W sound to any TV. It has a…
The LG QNED86SRA is a mid-range Mini-LED TV – its best and only mini-LED of 2023. It comes in 65/75/86” and offers decent brightness and saturated colours that we all crave. Add LG’s TV expertise, and you can see why it is popular. We have reviewed a few 2023 mini-LEDs…
Foxtel Hubbl is a new service to aggregate free-to-air (FTA), digital streaming on demand, and paid TV services into one interface – a universal program guide. Sounds heavenly – search for a show and find where it is. Let’s get straight to the point. Foxtel has abandoned OzTAM/VOZ TV ratings…