Philips Talks TVs, Bristol Hi-Fi Show Report, Netflix Spatial Audio and Home Cinema + Hi-Fi News

This week Ed reports back on all the new Hi-Fi products launched at the Bristol Show and we discuss how to get started building a Hi-Fi System in 2024 and what you need.

This month Cas and the movies team bring you the Top 10 4K discs and Blu-rays to watch in February and take a look at video and audio restorations and the balancing act when giving classic films a new lease of life in 4K.

This month Cas and the movies team bring you the Top 10 films and TV shows to watch in February and take a look at how we best like to consume our films and TV shows and the balancing act between quality and convenience.

In this week's podcast, we have show reports from ISE, the largest home integration show on the planet which took place in Barcelona at the end of January. Plus, what are the big trends in home theater for 2024, and are the trends of audio downsizing and large screen TVs threatening the traditional ideas of home cinema?

In this week's podcast, we discuss what makes a perfect TV and the use cases end users have when it comes to choosing the correct TV for them. Plus, what do we think the big trends of 2024 will be when it comes to TVs, displays and calibration?

In our first podcast of 2024, we look back at the Hi-Fi vogues that stood out in the previous 12 months and predict where this will take the sector in the coming year. From emerging challenger brands providing affordable entry points to high-end audiophile kit at spiralling prices, we examine what to look out for going forward to help you make sense of the ever changing Hi-Fi market.

The movies team takes a look at some of the best 4K and Blu-ray releases, and looks at the current state of play in terms of disc release trends, boutique labels and how older, perhaps even niche, films appear to be faring well in gorgeous new 4K sets.

The movies team takes a look at some of the best movies you can see at the cinema, the best movies available on streaming and the best TV shows available on streaming, and considers, particularly in light of some of the disasters of 2023, whether it's about time Hollywood rethink their blockbuster model.

This week, we present a feature length look at the best TVs that were on show at CES 2024. Phil was there in person and got to see up close what was on offer. He chatted to most of the main TV manufacturers about their OLED and miniLED models and checked out interesting concepts such as transparent OLED and MicroLED displays. He also got to see some new projectors and speakers too. Phil reports back here and talks about some of the trends that could be emerging for 2024 along with an interesting tease at what Sony has up its TV sleeve.

In our Christmas podcast special, and the last episode of the year, the AVForums Hardware and Movie teams unite for a look at members’ standout moments, products or events of 2023 - be it hardware or software, a technological upgrade/innovation, or movie/music/gig. We’ll also be taking the time to look ahead and see what individuals are looking forward to over the coming 12 months.