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JBL has updated its signature soundbar range with five new models for 2023, all with 3D and Dolby Atmos sound, and three with truly wireless, detachable rear speakers. The Bar series was launched across the Tasman last week, when A/V trade site Channel News rated the 1000 model 9/10: Harman are global leaders in the […]

Samsung NZ’s range of TVs and soundbars for 2023 includes a 98-inch 4K Neo QLED behemoth, an 8K option in three screen sizes and two QD-OLED series in 55-, 65- and 77-inch models. Here’s the full line-up with recommended pricing and media release: QLED range Recommended retail price: The Samsung Neo QLED 8K Smart TV […]

Panasonic will launch its first super-sized OLED TV this year, the 77-inch LZ2000. That’s great news for picture-purists who have long coveted Panasonic’s OLED tech but wanted a display bigger than 65 inches, complete with improvements in brightness, audio and gaming. Here’s the UK media release announcing the LZ2000 range: Panasonic introduces LZ2000, its flagship OLED […]

Sony’s 2022 range of OLED TVs will boast the widest colour palette yet for its flagship series and the same premium backlighting system that drives its Mini LED TVs for unprecedented brightness. It also will launch its pre-loaded movie streaming service in more than 75 countries, although it’s not known if NZ will be among […]

Samsung has announced its 2022 range of LED TVs but not the availability of its first OLED model, despite it wining a CES Innovation Award. According to the judges: Samsung’s 65” QD-Display TV is the world’s first true RGB self-emitting Quantum Dot OLED display—revolutionising TV by combining the contrast levels of RGB OLED with the […]

If you’ve been sitting on the fence about whether your next TV should be an OLED or turbo-charged LED model, LG today revealed its 2022 range that touts “the next level in OLED evolution”. The new G2 series will be brighter, bigger and smaller, with the company set to market its first 42-inch OLED TV. […]

JBL claims its latest soundbar can simulate Dolby Atmos audio without the need for a subwoofer. JBL makes excellent soundbars that don’t compromise performance for convenience. So it will be interesting to see if the Bar 5.0 MultiBeam Soundbar can go low enough with this one-box solution to satisfy both movie fans and the decor […]

Sony’s newest native 4K (4096 x 2160) home cinema projectors use technology developed for its BRAVIA TV range. The VPL-VW890ES and VPL-VW290ES are powered by Sony’s X1 TV processor, which has been optimised for projectors. They will go on sale next month, the former for $43,000 and the latter, which will be available in black and […]

Samsung’s latest world first is a virtual 11.1.4-channel soundbar that will go on sale here at the top end of its 2021 range. Here’s the media release: Samsung’s new Soundbar range revolutionises surround sound AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND (15 April) – Samsung Electronics New Zealand has today announced the local availability of its most impressive and […]

The Premiere, Samsung NZ’s first 4K ultra short-throw laser projector, goes on sale today. There are two models: the LSP7T ($7999.95) and the LSP9T ($12,999.95). They were released internationally last year, when Tech Radar declared the premium model to be “the most comprehensive and all-round successful living room-friendly projector solution we’ve seen to date. “Picture […]