Step up from stereo to a multichannel audio system, experience the most effective bigscreen TV and projector efficiency, and even merely slip in a soundbar to enahnce your TV and film sound – our audio-visual winners are your ticket to mega-movie efficiency within the residence.
These are the merchandise which have wowed us over the past 12 months of our magazines Sound+Picture, Australian Hello-Fi, Greatest Buys Audio & AV, and Audio Esoterica, and which characterize our suggestions of the perfect audio-visual package out there in Australia right now.
For the complete particulars on every winner, take a look at the Particular Awards Subject of Sound+Picture journal, on sale now in print and digital editions. Print subscriptions right here; digital points right here!
Now let’s meet the winners!
TELEVISION OF THE YEAR UNDER AU$5000
TCL 65X925
AU$4499
Judges Remark: TCL’s well-priced flagship X925 brings blazing 8K and Mini LED efficiency, and a helpful built-in Onkyo-branded soundbar.
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TELEVISION OF THE YEAR OVER AU$5000
Samsung QA75QN900AWXXY
AU$10,499
Judges Remark: Samsung’s flagship 8K TV makes use of Mini LED and good processing to ship the most effective TV of the 12 months.
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AV PROJECTOR OF THE YEAR UNDER AU$2000
BenQ GV30
AU$999
Judges Remark: Very neat, very intelligent, and impressively transportable, BenQ’s little GV30 is a superb method to get your bigscreen leisure rolling.
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AV PROJECTOR OF THE YEAR AU$2000-AU$10,000
BenQ TK700STi
AU$2599
Judges Remark: Constructed for bigscreen gaming, this BenQ projector’s clean vivid and vibrant UHD imaging can also be fab for films and TV.
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AV PROJECTOR OF THE YEAR OVER AU$10,000
Sony VPL-VW590ES
AU$11,999
Judges Remark: Native decision and wonderful processing mix to make Sony’s prime lamp-based native 4K projector shine.
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AV RECEIVER OF THE YEAR UNDER AU$2000
Yamaha Aventage RX-A2A
AU$1599
Judges Remark: The primary of two Aventage wins, the RX-A2A is a succesful, sensible and strong receiver for pleasing music and highly effective film sound.
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AV RECEIVER OF THE YEAR AU$2000-AU$5000
Anthem MRX-540
AU$3199
Judges Remark: The ability was palpable with each films and music from this five-channel receiver which additionally reaps the advantages of a flexible digital enter system and industry-leading room correction.
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AV RECEIVER OF THE YEAR OVER AU$5000
Yamaha Aventage RX-A8A
AU$6299
Judges Remark: The RX-A8A delivered excellent film sound and wonderful music efficiency — particularly in encompass — together with extravagant versatility. It’s a worthy anniversary Aventage flagship.
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SOUNDBAR OF THE YEAR
Yamaha SR-C20A
AU$279
Judges Remark: Yamaha amazed us with the complete and pleasing sound from this entry-level compact soundbar with no subwoofer.
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SOUNDBAR SYSTEM OF THE YEAR
Samsung HW-Q950A
AU$2099
Judges Remark: With real (not simulated) 11.1.4 channels of sound, Samsung once more ups the ante for a full soundbar system with wi-fi rears and subwoofer.
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