Best Portable Projector
For most people, the best “portable projector” is the one you’ll actually set up quickly and get a watchable picture from — usually meaning reliable…
Best 4K Projector
Need to Know Choosing a 4K projector used to be a simple trade-off between resolution and brightness. Today, the landscape is far more nuanced, involving laser light sources, high-speed gaming capabilities, and the ongoing debate between native 4K chips and pixel-shifting technology. For most dedicated home theaters, the Epson LS12000 stands out as the most … Read more
Best Projector for Home Theater
Need to Know Finding the right projector in 2025 requires navigating a landscape filled with both incredible innovation and deceptive marketing. For most enthusiasts, the Epson Home Cinema 5050UB remains the gold standard for its unmatched contrast and color depth, even years after its release. If your budget is higher, the Epson LS12000 offers a … Read more
Best Bookshelf Speakers
The “best” bookshelf speakers depend more on your room, seating spread, and whether you’ll use a subwoofer than most people expect.
Best Universal Remote
If you want the closest thing to “one button runs everything,” prioritize a hub-based universal remote that can reliably handle multi-step activities…
Best Outdoor Projector
Need to Know Finding the right outdoor projector depends entirely on when you plan to start your movie. If you want to watch while the sun is still setting, raw brightness (measured in ANSI lumens) is your only friend. Traditional lamp-based projectors like the Epson Home Cinema series dominate here. However, if portability and ease … Read more
Best Outdoor Speakers
If you want outdoor sound that’s easy to live with day-to-day, focus on coverage (speaker placement and aiming) and real weather guidance (wet-location…
Best Surround Sound System
The “best” surround sound system is the one that matches your room and your tolerance for setup: dedicated rear speakers deliver the most convincing…
Best Soundbar
Need to Know Finding the right soundbar often feels like a trade-off between clarity and power. After testing over a dozen home theater setups across different room sizes and budgets, the current market has clearly bifurcated into “all-in-one” lifestyle bars and massive discrete systems. Our top pick for most people is the Samsung HW-Q990F, which … Read more
Best Projector
The “best” projector depends on your room lighting and where you can place it — the same model can look fantastic in a dark theater but washed out in a…