T3 - UK (2020-10)

THE SOUNDBAR

LG SN11RG SOUNDBAR

Calling the SN11RG a soundbar is like calling the moon a chunk of

rock. Yes, there’s a soundbar section. But there’s also a hulking external

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their top edges. The Dolby Atmos ‘sound dome’ is completed by up-,

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one of the most potent, detailed-sounding Atmos ‘soundbars’ yet.

£1,299, lg.com

THE BLU-RAY PLAYER

PANASONIC DP-UB820 4K BLU-RAY PLAYER

The UB820 is the perfect partner for the 55OLED805. Partly because

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playback on an OLED screen, and partly because it joins the TV

in supporting both the HDR10+ and Dolby Vision ‘premium’ HDR

formats. In other words, this combination guarantees the best results

from any disc you play.

£299, panasonic.co.uk

THE SERVICE

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presentation and mountains of content that a quality AV system

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From £25 a month (18-month minimum), sky.com

THE TV

PHILIPS 55OLED805

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the start of its charms, though. Despite it being unusually affordable

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extra colour punch, while Philips’ unique Ambilight technology casts

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£1,499, philips.co.uk

The magic mid-range system

IDEAL SOUND AND VISION FOR MOST

LIVING ROOMS

 T3 OCTOBER 2020

Home cinema heaven