12 T3 MARCH 2020
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LG OLED48CX
£TBC, lg.comWe’re constantly being told that bigger is
better when it comes to TVs – but that’s not
necessarily the case for people with smaller
living rooms. LG has seemingly taken this into
consideration by including a 48-inch model in
its new CX range of 4K OLED panels (55, 65
and 77-inch versions are also available). It may
be relatively humble in size, but the OLED48CX
packs some cool features, including LG’s very
latest Alpha 9 processor for smooth navigation,
Dolby Vision IQ (which automatically adjusts
the picture settings depending on the amount
of light in the room), and a Filmmaker Mode
that strips away motion smoothing, etc, so that
you can watch a movie exactly as the director
intended. The OLED48CX is being launched
later this year – get your lounge ready.
T3 SAYS: If your living room is on the smaller
side, this 48-inch OLED panel is a top choice.
Q ACOUSTICS 3030i
£329, qacoustics.co.ukMany audio manufacturers seem to want to
disguise their tech these days, blending it into
everything from picture frames to table lamps.
Not so, Q Acoustics – speakers in the British
firm’s award-winning 3000i range look and
sound like proper speakers. New to the line-up
is the 3030i, a sleek and compact unit that
contains some heavyweight audio smarts.
Point-to-point bracing – introduced in Q
Acoustics’ flagship Concept 500 speaker –
minimises cabinet resonance for a sound
that’s both clean and accurate. The woofer
design is borrowed from 2018’s powerful 3050i
floorstander. And a super-low 46kHz response
will deliver deep, punchy bass wherever the
3030i is sat. Available in four natty finishes, it
could be just what your home needs.T3 SAYS: The latest speaker in Q Acoustics’
3000i range delivers great looks and sound.IMAGE^SOURCE:^ LGIMAGE^SOURCE:^ QACOUSTICS