TV & Home Theatre

The number of quality options to ensure your home audio keeps pace with the clarity of your HD or 4K TV continues to grow. Choosing which setup is right for you can be an exciting and intimidating prospect. Take a closer look at three of the most popular choices and confidently move forward with building your perfect home theatre.

Video streaming has been around for awhile, but there are a lot of people just getting into Netflix or streaming movies. With all of the exciting new content and apps available, it’s a great time to check out all of your video streaming options and what the future of video streaming will bring.

If you are looking for the convenience of wireless Bluetooth, the independence of self-powered speakers, and the ability to get true stereo sound you are finally in luck. Most powered Bluetooth wireless speakers on the market today are standalone speaker units that may sound good but typically won’t provide enough separation to supply true stereo sound. The Kanto Yu5 bookshelf speakers are an excellent solution that looks and sounds great, with a lot of flexibility and simplicity.

By now many of you are familiar with the 4K video format. As new content is starting to emerge in 4K, we’re also seeing some new terminology, including the release of new discs that are “mastered in 4K.” What does the term mean, and can it give you the true 4K video experience?

There's a saying music can soothe a savage beast, but could it be true the mere act of playing music out loud in the home could improve family dynamics, make people want to spend more time together, increase the frequency of sex and even make your food taste better?! Check out the results of a fascinating new study on the power of playing music out loud in the home.

Had that 4K TV for what seems like ages now, just itching for some more great content to fully enjoy its capabilities and picture quality? Samsung’s UHD Blu-ray player is almost here, which will allow you to play back a ton of UHD Blu-ray discs when available, and plenty of other content. 

Your new 4K TV is a masterpiece. It’s your pride and joy. It’s the focal point of your living space and has already brought countless hours of entertainment into your home. Unfortunately, like everything else in life, it will get dirty. But before you reach for your go-to glass cleaner to rid its screen of dust and fingerprints, read on to find out the best way to care for your 4K TV so it continues to display bright, colourful, and crisp images.

HDMI ports may not be the sexiest topic, but these little guys enable you to connect nearly everything—from your videogame console to streaming device—to your TV, allowing your entertainment centre to expand with one simple cord. Here I will take a closer look at HDMI, how many ports your TV needs and more.

There are quite literally tens of thousands of things to see at the anual Consumer Electronics show, the trade show that previews all the coming technology to retail and tech professionals. This year, I whittled down what I saw to 10 really cool things; from a levitating speaker to award-winning battery cases for smartphones, there’s a lot of new tech I’m coveting.

This guide will provide answers and give you an in-depth look at how Geek Squad can help you mount a TV in your own space. And, it doesn’t matter if you have a brand new Smart TV or an older model (like I do!), this guide works for everyone’s situation. In part 4, we take final look at the entire process and if it’s a worthwhile option for your TV.