Enhance your home entertainment system this festive season with these gadgets, writes Balqis Lim
STREAMING MEDIA PLAYER
NVIDIA Shield TV delivers fast, smooth 4K HDR video for limitless entertainment. Watch movies, enjoy music, and play games as well as control every experience with your voice using Google’s revolutionary search technology. Priced at US$199.99 (RM851) at Amazon.com
MINI PROJECTOR
DO you want to enjoy an amazing home theatre experience at home? DBPOWER mini video projector offers high fidelity images and focusing function. It is equipped with an innovative cooling system and a lower fan noise and is compatible with most devices including laptops, smartphones and TV boxes. US$99.99 at Amazon.com
SOUND BAR
AUDIO is as important as the picture quality. The Yamaha ATS-1060-R sound will enhance your favourite shows and music with clear, full-range sound. Its ultra-slim design fits neatly in front of your TV, on a shelf or can be mounted to a wall. Bluetooth wireless technology lets you stream music from your iPhone, iPad and Android devices. US$159.95 at Amazon.com
CD CAROUSEL
IF you have an extensive CD collection but still buy CDs, get the Onkyo DX-C390 6-CD player. It has six-disc capability, six repeat modes, 40 track programming, and is able to change five discs while the last one is still playing. The player delivers crystal-clear playback, enhanced by the exclusive VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry), for a smoother sounding audio signal. US$149.00 at Amazon.com
CURVED TV
WATCH the world come to life with curved TVs which offer improved immersion, an enhanced sense of depth and a wider view field. Samsung KS9500 Curved 4K SUHD TV completely redefines the viewing experience, thanks to its revolutionary Quantum Dot nano-crystal technology that produces vibrant and life-like pictures. US$1,295 at Amazon.com
ALL-IN-ONE REMOTE
SETTING up a home theatre set truly is exciting, but keeping track of all the different controllers may not be so easy. Logitech Harmony Smart Remote is a better option for enjoying home entertainment. The Harmony Hub lets you control up to eight devices —even through closed cabinets and walls via most smartphones with an installed app. US$79.99 at Amazon.com
AV RECEIVER
DISCOVER the immersive world of advanced surround sound with Denon’s AVR-S710W A/V receiver, which features Dolby Atmos surround decoding, the same advanced immersive surround sound format found in today’s cinemas. Featuring built-in WiFi and Bluetooth wireless functionality, the AVR-S710W lets you stream your favourite audio tracks from popular streaming services. US$419 at Amazon.com
STANDING SPEAKERS
IF you have the space, add a Pioneer SP-FS52 Floor Standing Speakers for a full-range system that delivers truly exceptional sound. Designed by famed speaker designer Andrew Jones, it uses three 5¼-inch woofers with oversized magnets for powerful bass. Price: US$129.99 at Amazon.com