What is mini-LED TV? How smaller, brighter LEDs can deliver better picture quality
Mini-LED lighting is one of the reasons that TVs using the tech are able to deliver such a detailed picture. Here’s everything you need to know about it.
You Asked: Blu-ray sales, Samsung and Dolby Vision
On today’s episode of You Asked: Time to check the pulse on Blu-ray again. Plus, do Samsung soundbars support Dolby Vision or not?
Sony Bravia 9 vs. Sony A95L — or why there’s no perfect TV
Here's why no matter if you're talking about a mini-LED or OLED TV, there's no such thing as a perfect display.
You Asked: Mini-LED brightness, even more on calibration
On today’s episode of You Asked: Should you worry that a mini-LED TV is going to be too bright? What’s up with Netflix and Amazon Prime Video calibrated modes?
I loved traveling with these clever folding headphones
The foldable Soundcore Space One Pro headphones seem made for travel, so I took them on a trip to see if they lived up to expectations.
You Asked: TV calibrations, off-angle viewing — and burn-in
On today’s episode of You Asked: lots of questions about calibration. And lots of questions about the off-angle performance of the LG C4 and the Bravia 9.
You Asked: Can YouTube actually fix OLED burn-in?
On today’s episode of You Asked: Can certain videos on YouTube actually help fix burn-in on your OLED TV, or will they make things worse?
You Asked turns 1, with a major giveaway!
You Asked turns 1, and we're celebrating with a pretty major giveaway. And some more questions, of course.
How headphones are helping people with sensory needs live a calmer life
For people with sensory needs such as the neurodivergent or those with ADHD, the sounds of the world can be excruciating. Here's how headphones can help.
You Asked: Is the Theater Quad worth an upgrade?
On today’s episode of You Asked: Is it worth upgrading to Sony’s Bravia Theater Quad if you have the HT-A9? And how much has OLED improved in the last 8 years?
You Asked: Beyond the Sony A95L, best soundbar for the buck
On today’s edition of You Asked: Will Sony replace the A95L next year? What's the best soundbar for the buck?
You Asked: Best TV under $1,000; wherefore art thou, 8K?
On a very special You Asked: Some folks still hold out hope for 8K TVs, and we look at the best 65-inch sets for less than $1,000.
You Asked: debunking TV calibration myths, and are TVs too bright?
On this week's You Asked, we debunk the idea that more nits is always better, and what getting your TV professionally calibrated really means.
Spotify’s hi-fi tease is tearing my family apart
My family loves Spotify, but I'm dying for hi-res audio. Switching is not an option, but I don't know how much longer I can wait for Spotify to get it together.
The Sonos Roam 2 is the sequel that doesn’t suck
With the excellent Sonos Roam 2, Sonos has managed to keep its hands to itself and leave one of its best and most affordable speakers alone.
You Asked: reference monitors, lighter OLED, and walls
This week on You Asked: Can you get great surround if your back is literally against the wall? What makes reference monitors so crazy expensive?
Lossless audio — the better-than-MP3 alternative you should know
You've probably heard the lossless audio, but what exactly does it mean, and how is it better than so-called lossy audio? We've got all the answers.
You Asked: Atmos, apartment surround sound, and the $500 challenge
In this week's You Asked: How to get cinematic sound in an apartment without pissing off your neighbors. In-ceiling 7.1 surround versus 5.1.2 Atmos surround.
You Asked: LG G4 OLED discounts, mini-LED vs. full-array local dimming
On today’s You Asked: How low with the LG G4 OLED go this year? And Ethernet or Wi-Fi for the best streaming TV quality?
You Asked: Where are the Bravia reviews? What’s the deal with Apple projection?
I’m going to answer the most-asked question over the past week from the YouTube comments section When is the Bravia 7 review or Where’s the Bravia 9 review?
The best Sonos alternatives
Sonos makes a fantastic multiroom audio system, but with recent problems with the Sonos app, some folks are wondering if there's a better choice.
LG G4 OLED vs. Samsung S95D: best of the best face off
Two of the best TVs we've ever tested go head-to-head. But in the end, there can be only one.
The 10-second rule: How Amazon Prime Video tries to keep live sports as live as possible
Streaming live sports is complicated. But when you're streaming an exclusive NFL game, the stakes are even higher.
Casting for all? Hotel TVs finally support AirPlay and Google Cast
LG and Samsung have announced that their hospitality TVs are getting AirPlay and Google Cast, but is this really the answer?
Beats Pill vs. Bose SoundLink Max: It’s a numbers game
Two Bluetooth speakers, both alike in stature. But one of these things is not like the other when it comes to the Bose SoundLink Max and new Beats Pill.
You Asked: Dolby Vision and Atmos for old movies, bad built-in audio
On today’s You Asked: Can an old movie really be in Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos? Is built-in TV audio ever going to get better? And what to do with an old TV?
You Asked: Why are bigger TVs so much more expensive?
This week on You Asked: Why are bigger TVs so much more expensive? Contrast enhancer on TVs, yay or nay? Is TV brightness about to hit a power wall?
Staring deep into the anti-glare abyss of the Samsung S95D
The jury isn't quite back on whether Samsung's new anti-glare and anti-reflection screen on its S95D OLED is here to stay — that'll be up to the consumers.
You Asked: Buy 2024 TVs? Or snag 2023 TVs at a discount?
In this week's You Asked, we tackle one big question: Should you buy 2024 TV or snag a 2023 model on a discount?
I used earbuds that made me feel like I’m living in the future
Nothing's earbuds bring ChatGPT into your ears. I tried it out for myself, and it's a (mostly) magical and futuristic experience.
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Everything you wanted to know about Filmmaker Mode on your TV
Your new TV has all kinds of picture modes. And Filmmaker Mode may be one of the more confounding options. Here's everything you need to know about it.
You Asked: Sony vs. Sony, neon TVs, and YouTube in HDR
This week: Why buy one Sony over another, the grass can be too green, and why isn't there more HDR content on YouTube?