A first look at Hisense’s 2024 TV lineup already impresses

Hisense looks to be making all the right movies in 2024, and that's a great thing if you're in the market for a new TV.

Features         May 11, 2024

You Asked: The Moire effect strikes, open-box TV tips, and where’d the curves go?

This week on You Asked: What is Moire effect, and can you do anything about it? When is it safe to buy an open-box TV? Are there any curved TVs you can buy?

Features         May 5, 2024

You Asked: Is Amazon hiding the Blu-rays? And where’s the Sony XM6?

On this week’s You Asked: Is Amazon trying to kill Blu-ray discs? Are the Sony XM6 headphones coming?

Features         April 28, 2024

You Asked: Sony surround, FlexConnect vs. Sony HT-A9, LG G4 vs. Samsung S95D

This week on You Asked: Should you use Samsung's Intelligence Mode? The differences between Dolby FlexConnect and Sony HT-A9. A preview of a big OLED showdown.

Features         April 21, 2024

You Asked: QLED and mini-LED burn-in, missing HDR, and Apple TV and HDMI 2.1

Can QLED and mini-LED TVs get burn-in? How to get HDR from the YouTube app on Apple TV 4K. And is a computer monitor better than a smart TV for privacy?

Features         April 14, 2024

LG G3 vs. Samsung S95C: the FOMO ends here

Two titans of the TV industry put forth their best sets, so we pitted the LG G3 against the Samsung S95C to find out which TV reigns supreme.

Products         April 11, 2024

Discovering Monolith: the best speakers you’ve never heard are made by Monoprice

Monoprice's Monolith speaker line has some sleeper hits just waiting to be discovered. Find out how the Encore T6 and THX 465-T performed in our tests.

Reviews         April 11, 2024

Focal Bathys headphones review: transcendent wireless cans

Focal makes its first move into wireless headphones. Temper your ANC expectations, and revel in the sound quality.

Reviews         April 9, 2024

You Asked: HDMI 2.1 and Blu-ray, TV life spans, and 2023 TV price drops

How long should a QLED TV last? Will 2023 TV prices go down even further? And whatever happened to dual-cell TV tech?

Features         April 8, 2024

You Asked: Mixing AV brands, the best headphones for TV viewing, and more

Do you have to stick to one brand for all of your AV components? What are the best headphones for watching TV? Which TVs have the best built-in audio?

Features         March 31, 2024

2024 LG TVs first look: G4 OLED upgrades and a pleasant webOS surprise

The good, the better, and the unexpected from my first look at LG's 2024 OLEDs, QNEDs, and the next-gen webOS.

Features         March 28, 2024

Watch: Samsung S95D OLED first look

Folks passing judgement on the Samsung S95D OLED TV may be getting ahead of themselves. Based on what I'm seeing, the anti-glare filter on Samsung's flagship 4K OLED TV is all benefit, no drawbacks. Forget what you think you know about what anti-glare treatments does to picture quality, because this TV doesn't follow the rules.

Audio / Video         March 27, 2024

Samsung S95D OLED first look: a reflection on excellence

I went hands-on with the Samsung S95D OLED to see for myself how its controversial anti-glare technology will affect its picture. The results may shock you.

Features         March 27, 2024

Samsung QN90D first look: setting the bar for 2024

Samsung's latest-gen QLED made improvements exactly where it needed them and once again sets the bar for all QLEDs in 2024.

Features         March 26, 2024

Samsung QN900D 8K TV first look: fully loaded flagship

Let's take a closer look at what's new -- inside and out -- on Samsung's 8K flagship this year, the QN900D.

Features         March 26, 2024

You Asked: HTIB vs. soundbars, Sony’s 2024 lineup, and plasma upgrades

Should you go for a home theater in a box versus soundbars for home audio under $1,000? Is upgrading from plasma worth it? When will Sony's 2024 TVs drop?

Features         March 25, 2024

Is the Apple Vision Pro the ultimate personal home theater?

Is the Apple Vision Pro the best personal home theater experience you can have? The industry-changing tech is has for incredible cinematic video.

Features         March 23, 2024

You Asked: tone mapping, bad Blu-ray players, mini-LED vs. microLED, and TCL X955

How do brightness and tone mapping affect SDR content? Why aren't all Blu-ray players created equal? Whatever happened to the TCL X955?

Features         March 18, 2024

Apple AirPods Max review: Most fun headphones ever

Apple's first over-ear headphones are top-tier performers in almost every regard, but one critical aspect may be a deal-breaker.

Audio / Video         March 18, 2024

The Golden Age of TV isn’t just over — it’s imploding

Streaming TV was supposed to be our liberation from cable's hidden fees and frustrating contracts. But the cord-cutting revolution is over and we all lost.

Features         March 12, 2024

You Asked: home theater setup challenges, in-home TV calibration, and is Sony abandoning OLED

This week in You Asked: How large-screen TVs present home theater challenges. How to find in-home TV calibrators. Is Sony abandoning OLED?

Features         March 11, 2024

You Asked: Big TVs vs. projectors, and OLED vs. LED for cinematic experience

With big TVs becoming more affordable, are projectors on their way out? And is OLED or LED better for an accurate cinematic experience?

Features         March 8, 2024

You Asked: Panasonic TVs, Apple and FlexConnect, and TV spies

Why don't we review premium Panasonic TVs? Will Apple TV partner with Dolby Atmos FlexConnect? And is your TV a Chinese spy?

Features         March 8, 2024

You Asked: VR home theater, universal remotes, and Dolby Atmos music

Is VR the home theater of the future? Why is it so hard to get Atmos music? And are there any good universal remotes anymore?

Features         March 8, 2024

You Asked: 3D VR, QDEL technology, and TV size vs. quality

We answer your burning questions about whther 3D TV making a comeback, weighing TV size versus quality, and if there a way to make the Sony A95L even brighter.

Features         March 8, 2024

Why Walmart buying Vizio is a much bigger deal than you think

Walmart didn't buy Vizio to help the TV brand. It bought the TV brand to help itself. And its going to have an impact on the whole industry.

Features         March 4, 2024

Magnetar UDP900 review: unnecessary — and universally awesome

Only hardcore enthusiasts need apply for the Magnetar UDP900, a do-everything disc player.

Reviews         February 28, 2024

Dolby’s Vegas flex: in person with FlexConnect and Dolby Atmos in-car

I got an insider look and listen to what Dolby FlexConnect could mean for the future AV, in-home and in-car.

Features         February 17, 2024

You Asked: Samsung QD-OLED conundrum, ATSC 3.0, and audio outputs

This week on You Asked: Why don't TVs have more dedicated audio outputs? And what is up with ATSC 3.0?

Features         February 16, 2024

The most exciting TVs and more from CES 2024

With the hustle and hype of CES behind us, we can take time to drill down on the most exciting TV and AV tech we will see in 2024.

Features         February 16, 2024

The best TV vs. the biggest. How I finally settled the debate

It's the age-old question: Is bigger actually better? When it comes to TVs, the answer just might surprise you. It certainly surprised me.

Features         February 16, 2024

Watch now: How to make the Super Bowl look amazing on your TV

Which TV settings will have the game looking its best, and talk about some of the audio settings you may want to think about so you get sound that brings the excitement at the stadium, right into your own home.

Audio / Video         February 5, 2024

You Asked: how to turn off motion smoothing; Disney+ Atmos issues on Chromecast

We have some helpful hints on turning off motion smoothing, plus how to sidestep the lack of Atmos through your Chromecast.

Features         January 7, 2024

Exclusive: An inside look at Sony’s exciting new mini-LED backlight tech

While other manufacturers try to one-up each other with specs, Sony has been working to improve its mini-LED technology. And the results are remarkable.

Features         January 5, 2024