Home Theater

The latest home theater news including projectors, home theater seating, receivers, speakers, and subwoofers.

Vava Chroma short-throw projector review: Excellence at a price

October 4th, 2021

For most people, a decent TV is the best way to get a bright, vibrant image in the living room. But if you’re building a serious home theater, you’ll probably need to take a different route. While there was once a time when projectors had to be kept at a distance, these days, short-throw projectors …

Deals

Why buy a new TV when home theater projectors are discounted at Amazon?

September 30th, 2021

Maren Estrada

Maybe you shouldn’t buy a new TV this fall during all the inevitable sales events. Why not? It’s because there’s another option that you should consider for your living room or basement. Amazon has some terrific home theater projector deals this year. As a matter of fact, we can’t even believe how low some of …

Reviews

Sonos Beam Gen 2 review: A serious living room upgrade

September 30th, 2021

Christian de Looper

While the likes of Apple and Google offer tempting options for those who enjoy first-party features, Sonos has consistently delivered some of the best-sound speakers out there. The original Sonos Beam was hailed for its big sound in a small footprint, with plenty of modern features to match. Now, the Sonos Beam Gen 2 aims …

Reviews

BenQ GS50 portable projector review: Rugged and compact

September 21st, 2021

Christian de Looper

Portable projectors are starting to get a little better. Recently, BenQ took the wraps off of two new portable projectors, including the BenQ GV30 and the BenQ GS50. The GV30 has a lot going for it, including a decent image and solid audio. But in this review, we’re focusing on the higher-end model — the …

Reviews

BenQ GV30 portable projector review: Solid video in a unique design

September 19th, 2021

Christian de Looper

Projectors have improved by leaps and bounds over the past decade or so. There was once a time when owning a decent projector meant having a massive box that was heavy and always had to be plugged in. But portable projectors have been rising in popularity, and these days, they’re not terrible. BenQ recently unveiled …

Tech

Will Apple ever make a cheap Apple TV streaming stick?

September 12th, 2021

Chris Smith

Google’s first-gen $35 Chromecast streaming stick was a brilliant innovation. The device flew off the shelves, as Google couldn’t make enough to meet demand. The stick turned any TV into a smart TV that could stream content from most streaming apps. Amazon and Roku followed suit, but Google kept iterating as well. Meanwhile, Apple never …

Reviews

Hisense U7G review: High performance is getting cheaper

August 31st, 2021

Christian de Looper

Hisense has become the budget and midrange TV champion. Over the last few years, it has developed its ULED tech, partnered with both Roku and Google, and ensured that its TVs remain at an affordable price point. A few months ago, we checked out the Hisense U8G, which made a serious case for itself. But …

Reviews

Enclave CineHome Pro review: Top quality wireless surround sound

August 9th, 2021

Christian de Looper

Since the beginning of the pandemic, I’ve really missed movie theaters. I’m someone that absolutely prefers going to a theater to see a new movie, rather than seeing it at home. That’s thanks in large part to the expansive, room-filling audio. But surround sound systems for the home are getting better too — and the …

Reviews

Hisense U8G ULED Android TV review: High quality on a budget

July 12th, 2021

Christian de Looper

When you think of TV manufacturers, you probably think of the likes of LG and Samsung. But in recent years, Hisense has risen as a serious competitor to these companies, especially in the lower-end and midrange. Recently, the company unveiled its latest models that aim to compete with the big players — including the new …

Reviews

XGIMI Horizon Pro review: The best 4K projector you’ve never heard of

June 10th, 2021

Mike Wehner

XGIMI Horizon ProProjectors have always been a polarizing topic among home theater enthusiasts. Some have long sworn by them, touting the benefits of being able to conjure a 100-inch display out of thin air. While some critics claim they’re virtually useless in anything other than a pitch-black room. It’s a debate that has raged for …