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The avforums podcast brings you the latest tech, movie and gaming news, plus special features, interviews and show reports from the world of audio visual home entertainment

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The avforums podcast brings you the latest tech, movie and gaming news, plus special features, interviews and show reports from the world of audio visual home entertainment

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English


Episodes
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Best Hi-Fi 2024, Black Friday TV buying Tips, AV Predictions and more: AVForums Podcast Ep. 757

11/11/2024
On this month's bumper podcast - Ed Selley gives us the rundown of the best Hi-Fi products we have reviewed this year in the Editor’s Choice Awards. Phil and Ian look at the latest TV deals for Black Friday and suggest that this is not the best time of year to be buying a mid-range or high-end TV. Plus, in the Home AV section, we are looking at the predictions we made at the end of 2023 to see where things are right now in terms of big-screen TVs vs. projectors, AV Receivers vs. two-channel and more.

Duration:01:42:22

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Box Office DISASTERS: What Are The Worst Movie FLOPS Of 2024?

10/28/2024
Which movies have flopped hard so far this year? We look at 2024's disappointments including some surprise underperformers and ask why some films look great on paper but just don't capture the audience's interest... and others just plain suck! Plus the guys select their top ten cinema and streaming titles for the month along with the best discs to help you with your purchasing choices for this month.

Duration:01:17:58

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Are 21:9 TVs Returning? Goodbye Home Cinema Choice, EI Live Report and more

10/21/2024
This week we report back from the EI Live custom installation trade show and look at some of the interesting AV products we saw, including the return of 21:9 TVs! Plus, we say goodbye to Home Cinema Choice magazine as it closes its doors and discuss how the CI sector can get its services over to a much larger market.

Duration:00:59:54

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Philips Flagship OLED TVs 2024 with Danny Tack

10/14/2024
Danny Tack from TP Vision joins us to discuss the Philips flagship TVs for 2024, the OLED+959 and the OLED+909. We talk picture quality, META panel, P5 AI Dual Engine processor, Game bar, Ambilight and sound upgrades.

Duration:00:48:39

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Buying Audio Gear in 2024: Are Hi-Fi Dealers Still RELEVANT?

10/7/2024
We examine the role of bricks-and-mortar Hi-Fi dealers in 2024: are in-person demos still necessary with YouTube reviews, and do product special editions drive sales? Plus, get a preview of the Newcastle Audio Show (1st–3rd Nov 2024), featuring demos, product launches, and the chance to meet leading audio brand reps.

Duration:00:55:23

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The Best HORROR GEMS on 4K

9/26/2024
We share our Blu-ray picks for September 2024 plus list our top 15 favourite horror 4K Blu-rays

Duration:00:56:17

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MOVIE WORKPRINTS - Are They The Holy Grail For Hardcore Fans?

9/23/2024
In our September Movies and TV podcast, we offer a Top 10 list of must-watch picks for the month. Then, we dive into our featured topic: Workprints – the elusive Holy Grail for dedicated movie fans.

Duration:00:52:38

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Getting the BEST Out Of Your Video Sources Plus Who Are CEDIA?

9/16/2024
Once you've got your AV space correctly set up and your display calibrated for accuracy, there's still the question of making sure your video sources are up to the task. In this Home AV podcast, we look at how to get the best from the entire video chain. We also discuss the changing nature of accessing content. Plus, we find out more about industry body CEDIA.

Duration:01:05:29

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The TRUTH About TV Calibration: What It is… And What It Isn't.

9/9/2024
We bust a few myths about TV calibration on this edition of the AVForums TV, Display and Calibration podcast. For example, what qualifies as calibration… and what doesn't? What is Filmmaker Mode and do you actually need your TV calibrated if it’s accurate out of the box? Is it always best to get a professional in or can you have a go yourself? What exactly are the standards that are used? We explain the answers to these questions and more.

Duration:01:06:06

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Which Music Streamer is BEST For You?

9/2/2024
We cut through the many confusing options for streaming music to help you decide which path to take. From choosing a streaming service on a mobile device to investing in a dedicated hardware module, we examine the advantages and disadvantages of the various approaches, suggest some options and also examine whether there's a quality trade off for the convenience of so much music.

Duration:00:56:15

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What Are the MUST BUY Discs of 2024 So Far?

8/29/2024
The team members each pick their favourites of the year taking film quality, extras and packaging into account to come up with 15 best discs to add to your physical media collection. Plus the guys select their top recommended 4K & Blu-ray releases to help you with your purchasing choices for this month.

Duration:00:47:47

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Does The Classic Fury Road NEED The Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Prequel?

8/26/2024
The Movies Team takes a deep dive into Furiosa, the latest entry in the Mad Max franchise and asks whether it misses the iconic central character, whether the 'A Mad Max Saga' subtitle is necessary, and where the film succeeds and fails. Plus the guys select their recommended TV shows and movies for the month so you know what to keep an eye out for.

Duration:00:44:00

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TV vs. Projector: Which is BEST For Your Viewing Room?

8/19/2024
We look at the differences between Screening Rooms, Home Cinemas and Media Rooms and discuss which you should go for when designing your project and how each might affect your video chain choices. Plus, now that huge TV screens are a viable alternative to a projector for your home cinema, which should you choose?

Duration:01:00:51

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Hisense 2024 TV Line-up. Are GIANT TVs the FUTURE of Home Entertainment?

8/12/2024
On this episode, we interview guest Rob Andrews, Head of Strategy and Go To Market from Hisense, who tells us about the company's TV line-up for 2024 and its overall plans for the TV market going forward. Plus, as prices edge further downwards and more models become available, we look into whether huge screens are driving the next TV growth area.

Duration:00:55:03

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Integrated Amplifiers: Simple vs Smart - Which is RIGHT For You?

8/5/2024
We look at integrated amplifiers and whether it's best to opt for a simple or smart model. We ask why they are so popular, what are the features you should be considering for your own Hi-Fi system? Plus, do you actually need one and what are the alternatives? We also have special guest Ashton Wagner from Rega, who designs some of the very best Hi-Fi amplifiers you can buy.

Duration:00:51:06

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The HARDEST Decision: What Game to Play Next?

7/29/2024
On our sophomore edition of the AVForums Gaming Podcast, we look at the factors that get you excited about playing a game. From genre preferences to the platform on which you like to play, and whether you prefer a lengthy immersive dip into a long running campaign or a short online run-and-gun session with friends. We examine the combination of elements that get players hitting the Start Game/Continue button.

Duration:01:10:54

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Do Disc EXTRAS ADD To The Movie Experience?

7/25/2024
We examine the value of disc Extras. Do the documentaries, interviews behind the scenes EPKs and commentaries that chart the journey a movie has taken to get to the screen enhance the film experience or just prove to be a time suck filled with unnecessary info? And what about off-disc extras such as cards, maps, badges and booklets? Would you pay extra for these?

Duration:00:47:55

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Has Marketing RUINED Movies?

7/22/2024
Is the marketing of movies part of the problem with modern cinema? This episode sees the team discuss movie and TV marketing in the internet age including how the audience experience is affected by bad trailers, misleading interview comments and, occasionally, no promotion at all! Plus the guys give their recommendations for this month.

Duration:00:49:26

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How To Choose The BEST SPEAKERS For Your Home Cinema Space

7/15/2024
Floorstanders, standmounts, sub/sats, in-wall - which speaker approach is best for your AV project? On this episode of the Home AV Podcast we look at how to go about deciding on your home theater speaker setup including; how important the design phase is in informing this choice; and whether you really need different speakers depending on whether you're going down the full black-out home cinema route or a more family friendly media room?

Duration:01:07:56

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Is The TV Market SHRINKING in 2024?

7/8/2024
We interview Paul Gray from Omdia who tells us what his research shows about the current winners and losers in the TV market. He pulls back the curtain on the future of OLED TVs and why MicroLED is taking so long to appear in consumer television sets. Plus he explains why there are likely to be more adverts appearing on your TV and what consumers can expect going forward.

Duration:01:07:57