DVD and PVR Reviews
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Humax Foxsat-HD (freesat) review
Review The freesat satellite service is finally here and so is the Humax Foxsat-HD receiver. Although it's one of the first to hit the market, it already feels like a mature product. It's fast, user friendly and offers great picture quality, all while managing to pack all this into a compact and stylish box
Sony BDP-S500 review
Review The Sony BDP-S500 Blu-ray player is an excellent performer. Both standard definition and high definition material alike looks beautiful, providing scenes with sharpness and strong colour. Audio quality is also crisp, but does this player measure up to the PlayStation 3?
Samsung HT-X30 review
Tags: samsung, setup, dvds, dvd player
Review A bargain price tag doesn't have to mean you compromise on features. The Samsung HT-X30 5.1 home cinema system proves this point well with its small but powerful speakers and good codec support. This system won't overwhelm your lounge with wires and it's a handsome beast too
Humax PVR-9200TB and 9200TS review
Tags: humax, channels, remote control, recorded
Review Humax has replaced its popular 9200T PVR with the 9200TB and 9200TS. These new, improved models now come in two colours and qualify as 'Freeview Playback' PVRs, meaning they include certain features such as dual tuners and the ability to pause live TV
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Philips HTS6600 review
Tags: philips, film, stereo, speakers
Review The Philips HTS6600 is an all-in-one solution for getting a great sound out of your home cinema system. An upscaling DVD player, integrated amplifier and 2.1 speakers are included and its compactness means you won't litter the room with boxes or wires
Sony DAV-IS10 review
Tags: sony, speakers, sub, depth
Review Sony's DAV-IS10 5.1 home cinema system offers the ideal balance between discreet aesthetics and outstanding performance. It includes a compact upscaling DVD player and an integrated amplifier. Plus, with its tiny speakers, it won't take over your living room
Onkyo TX-SR605 review
Tags: onkyo, budget, connections, definition
Review Onkyo's TX-SR605 AV recevier supports an incredibly advanced specification with outstanding performance, and it's an absolute steal, price-wise. Sound is beautifully composed and natural, using excellent integration and the seamless steering of ambient effects for a superb listening experience
Cambridge Audio Azur 540R (Version 3) review
Tags: cambridge audio, entry, budget, channel
Review The third version of Cambridge Audio's Azur 540R receiver is ideal for an entry-level buyer who is more concerned with finding better performance than the latest features. Sound quality is powerful and immediately engaging, giving film soundtracks the impact they deserve
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