What is ‘content’?
Content is the stuff that entertains you - it's what audio visual or home theatre setups are designed to allow you to appreciate, and...
What is my TV’s ideal viewing distance?
The distance you sit from your television screen will play a big part in how good the picture looks. Too close and it'll look...
Home video: Where to start
The technologies used for home video have progressed in leaps and bound in recent years - find out what's available, and what you should...
Which TV should I buy?
Whether it's for a bone-crunching home entertainment system or just something to distract your kids with, it's wise to understand what you're getting for...
5.1 and 7.1 surround sound technologies
What's the difference between a 5.1 surround system and a 7.1 system, in practical terms? Which is right for your setup?
5.1 and 7.1 channel...
Digital TV
Digital TV offers a far higher resolution picture than the analogue TV sets of yesteryear. To access digital TV, you need either a set-top...
Digital radio
Digital radio offers considerable advantages over conventional analogue AM and FM radio, including program guides, the ability to pause and rewind, and many other...
Game consoles as media centres
As well as allowing you to play games, video game consoles have evolved to also work as streaming audio and video devices, communication tools...
Home audio performance considerations
The quality of your home audio is affected by a number of variables - impair one, and you alter the rest. Find out more...
Choosing an audio system
When it comes to choosing a home audio system that's right for you, you need to work out what its primary use will be...