Pete's Write

The world is staying home more and realising they have the opportunity to enjoy movies in the comforts of their homes. However as TVs get thinner, so does the kind of sound coming out of their in built speakers. So there is a new demand for good quality sound and not everyone wants a fancy 5.1 surround system with cabling and large speakers. Here is where the soundbar steps in. A decent soundbar can give allow you to enjoy better dialogue and in an ideal environment, even some kind of surround experience.  There are a few things one should look out for in a soundbar and I've previously posted about it here: https://peteswrite.blogspot.com/2021/02/what-do-you-look-for-in-soundbar.html  As more streaming platforms offer Atmos, allowing a more immersive and 3D surround experience, buyers of  Home Theatre systems are now more aware of this and asking for it.  Atmos is now not just the preserve of those who own large surround sound systems. Even those who are bu...

Many people regard OLED TVs as the best for producing blacks and great contrast. However the maximum brightness they produce and well as the risk of burn in have also prevented more widespread adoption. Their higher price tag have also deterred others. Sony has been active in both OLED and LED TVs and this year, the 2021 panels have added a few goodies that have made them the TVs to compare against. The XR90J has already been review here: ( https://peteswrite.blogspot.com/2021/05/sony-xr65x90j-tv-review.html ) and it was a worthy replacement for the 9000H.  The XR95J is the replacement for the 9500H. 2021 brings a new XR chip which is touted to provide better brightness and contrast. Currently it is available in 65” and 85” options locally, and it is priced above the X90J introduced earlier this year. So is it worth the extra outlay? The extra outlay does go towards tangible things. There is some extra brightness, the ultrawide feature, and a more fancy remote. There...