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Shazam! 4K Blu-ray Review
Shazam! Summary We all have a superhero inside us, it just takes a bit of magic to bring it out. In Billy Batson’s (Asher Angel) case, by shouting out one word—SHAZAM!—this streetwise 14-year-old foster kid can turn into the adult superhero Shazam … Read More...
Recent Articles
Vizio PQ65-F1 Image Analysis Review
The Vizio PQ65-F1 is the top-of-the-line set from the value-oriented company. It comes fully decked out when it comes to image specs, with over 2000 nits, HDR10 and Dolby Vision capability, DCI/P3 gamut coverage, and 192 zones of local dimming. On paper, the PQ65-F1 looks to be an all-star, but the question is how it […]
Samsung Q8 Image Analysis Review
For 2018, Samsung listened to what people said about their 2017 sets and has released some of their Q-Series lineup featuring full array local dimming backlights. The least expensive option with FALD, which provides the best image quality for LCD TVs, is the Q8F and we will look at how its image quality stacks up […]
Recent Video Reviews
Epson LS100 Projector Review
When it comes to watching a TV, we’ve always said that bigger is better. A larger image is more immersive and a better watching experience. And while flat panels have gotten thinner and cheaper, there … [Read More...]
Samsung NU8000 LED LCD TV Review
The is their best midrange TV set for 2018. After what I consider a down year in 2017, the first one in a long time for Samsung, they've made a number of changes to their displays for 2018 to address … [Read More...]
Recent Audio Reviews
NAD M10 BluOS Streaming Amplifier Review
My favorite product at CES 2019 was the NAD M10 BluOS Streaming Amplifier. Since the show also featured crazy products like rollable OLED and 200” MicroLED screens this might come as a surprise, but … [Read More...]
Bluesound Gen 2i Whole Home Audio System Review
The full apartment renovation that my family undertook last year allowed me to take a fresh look at whole home audio systems. In our previous home, I had the chance to play with iterations of both … [Read More...]
Recent Media Reviews
Shazam! 4K Blu-ray Review
Shazam! Summary We all have a superhero inside us, it just takes a bit of magic to bring it out. In Billy Batson’s (Asher Angel) case, by shouting out one word—SHAZAM!—this streetwise 14-year-old … [Read More...]
Hellboy 4K Blu-ray Review
Hellboy Summary Hellboy is back, and he’s on fire. From the pages of Mike Mignola’s seminal work, this action-packed story sees the legendary half-demon superhero (David Harbour) called to the … [Read More...]
Captain Marvel 4K Blu-ray Review
Captain Marvel Summary Set in the 1990s, “Captain Marvel” is an all-new adventure from a previously unseen period in the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe that introduces the MCU’s first … [Read More...]
Press Releases
Spears & Munsil Announce New UHD HDR Benchmark
Latest installment in the highly recommended Benchmark Series now available Seattle, WA—July 1, 2019—Stacey Spears and Don Munsil, acclaimed creators of the Spears & Munsil High Definition Benchmark series, are pleased to announce the release of the Spears & Munsil UHD HDR Benchmark. The New York Times, and many leading industry publications have recommended previous […]
Denon Introduces Powerful Voice-Enabled S-Series AVRs
The Industry-Leading Manufacturer Adds Dolby Atmos Virtual Height Technology, Enhanced Connectivity and Advanced Multiroom Capabilities to the Affordable S-Series VISTA, Calif. (April 30, 2019)—Today Denon®, the world’s leading manufacturer of premium home entertainment and personal audio products since 1910, announced three new S-Series AV receivers, theAVR-S950H, the AVR-S750H and AVR-S650H. Featuring Denon’s legendary amplification and sound quality, best in-class connectivity, […]
SVS Announces Prime Pinnacle Tower Speaker
All-new SVS floorstanding speaker features new driver array, trickle down technology from the reference Ultra Series speakers and performance that will delight both discerning audiophiles and home theater fans, while blending seamlessly in a room. Youngstown, Ohio – April 2, 2019 – SVS, manufacturer of high-performance speakers, subwoofers and audio accessories, proudly announces the SVS Prime Pinnacle speaker. […]
2019 LG TVs – Custom Tone Mapping Explained
By Chris Heinonen 5 Comments
A new feature on some 2019 LG TVs, including the updated OLEDs, is the ability to define a custom tone mapping curve using CalMAN. As this is the first TV to offer this option, I’m going to explain the basics of tone mapping, talk about how the process works on the new LG models, and […]