Enemy at the Gates is old-fashioned, historically dubious, overly melodramatic... and still a cracking sniper movie, but is Paramount's US-only 4K worth an import? www.avforums.com/reviews/enem... #4KUHD #4KUltraHD #FilmSky

Enemy at the Gates 4K Blu-ray Review

Old-fashioned, historically dubious, overly melodramatic... and still a cracking sniper movie, but is the US 4K worth an import?

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Do all TV fans rate OLED as the premium panel option? This discussion sees an unimpressed #OLED owner making the case that burn-in anxiety, pixel shifting & other issues undermined their enjoyment. Are #MiniLEDs now the more upmarket choice? www.avforums.com/threads/am-i... #OLEDTV #4KTV

#ProJectAudio's latest #turntable harks back to a classic Debut Carbon design with a one-piece tonearm. It eschews modern trappings such as Bluetooth for a 'back to basics' approach aimed at a new generation of vinyl enthusiasts. www.avforums.com/news/pro-jec... #AnalogueAudio #HiFi #Vinyl

Pro-Ject announces Debut Carbon The Original turntable

News that its latest player harks back to a classic Debut design with a one-piece 8.6" tonearm that comes fitted with an Ortofon Pick it S2 MM cartridge.

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The 2026 Apple #iPadmini has made the long awaited jump to an #OLED display, packs the #A20Pro chip, can shrug off dust & water and leads the way for tablets with Acoustic Display. But can all this evolution offset the increased asking price? www.avforums.com/reviews/appl... #Apple #TechReview

Apple iPad mini 8th Gen (2026) Review

Review of the Apple iPad mini 8th Gen (2026) which features a redesign, a 8.5 inch OLED screen and the A20 Pro processor for a faster, lighter experience

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AVForums Podcast guest panellist Mark Ellis (@markellisreviews.bsky.social) gives us his 1st impressions of the #AppleHomeView smart display, pointing out some of the drawbacks of the closed ecosystem. See more here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rv2Q... & here: bit.ly/4z9rfwo #SmartHome #Apple #Smarthome

#JeanClaudeVanDamme spin-kicks his way through Death Warrant, a cliche of a prison movie which leaves you wondering if 80s Seagal might have been the better choice. This US only #4KUHD release features a new 4K 16-Bit restoration from the camera negative. www.avforums.com/reviews/deat... #FilmSky

Death Warrant 4K Blu-ray Review

Van Damme spin-kicks his way through a walking cliche of a prison movie making you wonder whether 80s Seagal might have been the better choice...

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With a custom 12in all-carbon-fibre long-throw driver paired with a 12in carbon passive radiator, plus 1,250W of peak power, the revamped Carbon Special #subwoofer gets the 'Black Label' badge from #RELAcoustics. We look behind the label. www.avforums.com/reviews/rel-... #HighEndAudio #Audio

REL Carbon Special Black Label Subwoofer Review

Review of the REL Carbon Special Black Label Subwoofer with 900 watt hybrid Class D amplifier and high-level Speakon connection

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"I forgot I was watching an LCD TV!" With test bench results & real world viewing for the Sony BRAVIA 9 II RGB Mini LED TV under his belt, AVForums Editor Phil Hinton gives his assessment of the image quality of this flagship #4KTV. See our full review: www.youtube.com/watch?v=CF75... #SonyBravia

The origin story of one #JasonVoorhees Esq is brought to life in #CrystalLake which takes some huge swings with its storylines that will likely excite or infuriate long time #Fridaythe13th devotees in equal measure. www.avforums.com/reviews/crys... #HorrorSeries #LindaCardellini #A24

Crystal Lake (Now TV) TV Show Review

The origin story of one Jason Voorhees Esq is brought to a streaming platform near you...

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Pushing #OwenWilson's ageing golf pro back into the running, Stick returns for 2nd season that thankfully gives Wilson's character the spotlight he deserves, with Rhea Seehorn joining the cast & Timothy Olyphant taking a bigger role. www.avforums.com/reviews/stic... #StickSeason2 #AppleTV #TVSky

Stick Season 2 (Apple TV) Premiere TV Show Review

Pushing Owen Wilson's ageing golf pro back into the running, Stick returns for a heartfelt sophomore tour.

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James Foley’s 1999 Chinatown neo-noir action thriller The Corruptor makes its case for a 2026 reassessment courtesy of #ToyRobot's stunning 4K, Dolby Vision remaster from the original camera negative. www.avforums.com/reviews/the-... #TheCorruptor #ChowYunFat #4KBluRay #FilmSky #4KUHD

The Corruptor 4K Blu-ray Review

Chow Yun-fat's last ever action-thriller makes its case for a 2026 reassessment courtesy of Toy Robot's stunning 4K.

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How does the #Sony BRAVIA 9 II RGB Mini LED TV hold up in our gaming tests? We check out 120Hz gaming, picture modes, responsiveness and more to report back where it picks up a trophy... and where it loses a life. See our full review: www.youtube.com/watch?v=CF75... #SonyBravia #GamingTV #Gaming

Not every role is perfect for every actor, even a one as talented as #StephenGraham. So can he sell his Lecter-lite role in #AppleTV's thriller #Noturne? If Graham's serial killer is underdeveloped, the rest of the cast prove strong enough to stick with. www.avforums.com/reviews/noct... #TVSky

Nocturne (Apple TV) Premiere TV Show Review

Apple's adaptation of the Swedish Joona Linna detective series gets off to a solid start both because of and in spite of its cast.

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Do you prefer a matte or a gloss finish to your TV screen? Here, AVForums Editor Phil overcomes his antipathy of matte finishes to find the Sony BRAVIA 9 II diffuses light very well, with no raised blacks. There's more in his review here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=CF75... #SonyBravia #HomeCinema #Tech

Klipsch's R-8SW #subwoofer might be getting on a bit but the fact that the company hasn't yet retired it speaks to the belief it remains the right product for the right circumstance. Is this the perfect option for affordable low end in a small #HomeCinema? www.avforums.com/reviews/klip... #Audio

Klipsch R-8SW Subwoofer Review

Review of the Klipsch R-8SW budget subwoofer with 50-watt all digital amplifier and 8in IMG cone

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#ColorMatters' behind the scenes look at the use of colour in movies continues with Jill Bogdanowicz, senior colourist at #Company3. Here Jill explains how she works with directors & cinematographers to enhance a scene's emotional impact. www.avforums.com/news/portrai... #PortraitDisplays

Portrait Displays' Color Matters S3: Episode 4 goes live

News that this new episode in its 8-part web-series focuses on senior colourist Jill Bogdanowicz and her work across the Marvel and John Wick franchises.

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When we got hold of the #LGSoundSuite speakers with the #DolbyFlexConnect tech earlier in the year we were a little underwhelmed. To its credit though LG has responded to the feedback and issued some helpful updates. Are the kinks ironed out now? www.avforums.com/reviews/lg-s... #LG #AudioSky

LG Sound Suite Dolby Atmos Flex Connect System Review

Review of the LG Sound Suite Dolby Atmos Flex Connect System (Sound Suite Quad 7 Pro) which promises system and placement flexibility

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Some secrets should stay buried; is the same true of this film adaptation of #ColleenHoover's Verity? With a decent cast including Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson & Josh Harnett you'd think the twists would have no trouble landing. www.avforums.com/reviews/veri... #VerityMovie #MovieReview

Verity Movie Review

The erotic thriller isn't dead. It was just faking it. Why? Nobody knows.

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Apple gets touchy-feely! The first ever touchscreen #MacBookPro swoops in with a PROLED XDR display and up to 2,000 nits of brightness. You can now swipe, pinch, double tap & scroll on a 14 or 16 inch screen with a choice of M5 Pro & M5 Max chips. www.avforums.com/news/apple-c... #Apple #Tech

Apple confirms MacBook Pro with Touch screen PROLED XDR display

News that Apple is introducing its first-ever Touch tech for a Mac in a 14 & 16-inch tandem OLED panel, along with the choice of an M5 Pro or M5 Max chip.

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The October edition of the AVForums Podcast gets hands on with the #iPhoneDuo and has some thoughts on the new Apple TV 4K, while Phil previews his upcoming TV reviews and Ed talks getting into vinyl. Watch & comment here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rv2Q... or here: bit.ly/4z9rfwo #Tech #HiFi

iPhone Duo Review, Apple HomeView Hands On: Is Vinyl Too Expensive and More: Ep. 787

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Another sign of CD's comeback? #MusicalFidelity's B1xcd joins recent players from FiiO, Rotel, Marantz & NAD and brings with it a Red Book compliant low-jitter drive, an ESS Sabre DAC and coaxial/optical S/PDIF outputs for £549. www.avforums.com/news/musical... #B1xcd #HiFi #CDPlayer

Musical Fidelity launches B1xcd CD player

News that the new arrival adds a more affordable B1 Series model to its line-up, with a dedicated tray-loading CD transport and built-in ESS Sabre DAC.

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Ceremonial CD drive & roaring log fire visuals? You got it! AVForums #HiFi Editor Ed Selley finds the #Eversolo DMP-A8 Gen 2 Master Edition streamer can spice up the listening experience with its stunning display & CD top loader. Watch the full review here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQjU... #Audio

As an LCD based TV, Sony's flagship #RGBMiniLED TV has to handle blooming & colour crosstalk. The good news is that the Bravia 9 II handles these issues very well making them less noticeable. There's more in our video review here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=CF75... #SonyBravia #HomeCinema #TVTechnology

DreamWorks' #ForgottenIsland is another wildly imaginative rollercoaster ride from the creative team behind Puss in Boots: The Last Wish which dishes up a distinctive fantasy adventure inspired by Filipino folklore. www.avforums.com/reviews/forg... #Animation #FilmReview #FilmSky

Forgotten Island Movie Review

Continuing their Spider-Verse-inspired run, DreamWorks' Forgotten Island is another wildly imaginative rollercoaster ride.

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#Hisense's C3 Ultra & Ultra Max laser projectors are imminent, with the C3 Pro to follow in November. All feature Dolby Vision & HDR10+, plus Devialet-tuned audio. Also added is the P1, the company's 1st battery powered beamer. www.avforums.com/news/hisense... #4KProjector #HomeCinema #HomeTheater

Hisense set to launch C3 Series projectors in the UK

News that the C3 Ultra and premium Ultra Max laser projectors are imminent, with the C3 Pro to follow in November, along with the new battery-powered P1.

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"Has 4K Peaked?" Yes, and it's a good thing! The ScreenTime panel concludes that while #4KUltraHD may have reached its peak as a format lifecycle, it's a positive development for movie collectors. Watch the full discussion: www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZgt... #PhysicalMedia #MovieCollector #FilmSky

Apple's latest 14-inch MacBook Pro and new-gen 24-inch iMac both come with the latest M6 processors for improved graphics, AI performance and connectvity. But do they really kick the M5 into touch? www.avforums.com/news/apple-a... #Apple #MacBookPro #iMac #Tech

Apple announces new MacBook Pro and iMac with M6 chip

News that Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro and new-gen 24-inch iMac both come with the latest M6 processors for even better performance and connectivity.

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Sony's flagship BRAVIA 9 II TV uses a True RGB MiniLED backlight which brings with it a number of advantages. AVForums Editor Phil Hinton explains why it is still ultimately an LCD TV though and there's more in his full video review here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=CF75... #SonyBravia #Tech #HomeCinema

Naim's updated #UnitiStarLite drops the CD player AND the price but is this shift to high-res streaming-only what Hi-Fi fans will want? What they do get though is 70W of Class AB power per channel in one classic premium system. www.avforums.com/reviews/naim... #NaimAudio #MusicStreamer #HiFiAudio

Naim Uniti Star Lite All In One System Review

Review of the Naim Uniti Star Lite all In one system which drops some features as it is revamped to replace the original Uniti Star.

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Insane action, spectacular stunts, huge spectacle: #BladesoftheGuardians is all this and not much more... and that's ok. Lacking in extras, the #4KBluray package from Trinity CineAsia does add an immersive #DolbyAtmos track. www.avforums.com/reviews/blad... #PhysicalMedia #MartialArts #FilmSky

Blades of the Guardians 4K Blu-ray Review

From the legendary action director and martial arts choreographer behind The Matrix, is this 2026's answer to Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon?

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