Martin Pipe

An in-wall module solved Martin Pipe's Zone 2 audio issues

Let this Finnish bass 'doctor' tame your sub's room modes

USB recording, media playback and HDMI characterise this budget-conscious receiver

Yamaha's latest lower mid-range AV receiver is sensibly-featured and delivers the goods from movies but lacks grunt

It bundles Blu-ray, networked AV and off-air HDTV into a pleasantly presented package. But is this enough to impress?

It's not quite a home cinema in a box, but we find much to recommend Onkyo's alternative to fully pre-packaged systems

This monster 60-inch 3D LCD TV is big and clever, but will cost you an arm, leg and maybe a kidney or two

This unusual portable motorised antenna may appeal to travellers with deep pockets

A wall-mounted Blu-ray player under a TV? Martin Pipe says 'hang it all'

This HD-compatible Linux PVR certainly ticks all of the boxes as far as features are concerned but is it the best of its kind?

The DSM-4S meter may be pricey but its advanced design is actually simple to use and caters for most European satellites

Another HD-ready Linux 'black box' with PVR capabilities and networking attracts our attention and we're impressed

A bargain Blu-ray with Internet@TV web browsing

A reliable and well-specified external satellite tuner with DVB-S/S2 compatibility, CI support and Mac/PC software

Twin HD-ready satellite tuners and Freeview SD reception make up a tempting three-in-one receiver

If you're in the market for a no-frills DVD/HDD recorder, we think that Panasonic might just have the machine for you...

Linux software, PVR-ready and and a choice of tuner modules – but this receiver is a bit rough around the edges

This 2.1 soundbar offers Blu-ray playback at an affordable price

In Panasonic's latest AV wonder, digital recording coexists happily with a bygone analogue era called VHS

Even allowing for the lack of an EPG, this Digiquest gives you a lot of receiver for the money

The Full HD EH-TW4400 is part of Epson's latest onslaught on the home cinema market

A sensible range of features and excellent value for money characterise this hi-def PVR

Samsung's 5.1 BD system has everything you need