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Global electronics brand LG has announced it will soon be releasing a new range of sound bars in South Africa. These premium audio products will hit our stores in March 2023 and are a must-have for audiophiles everywhere. One of the sound bars we can look forward to in this range is the eagerly anticipated flagship model, the LG S95QR. Experience award-winning smart sound The LG S95QR Sound Bar is the complete package when it comes to quality audio. Its list of sound-enhancing features is long: 9.1.5 channel audio, 810W of power, triple up-firing channels, as well as Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and IMAX Enhanced for an unparalleled cinematic experience. It’s the world's first sound bar to feature a centre up-firing driver – expect immersive audio with crystal-clear voices and a wider soundstage. The up-firing channels send audio above and around you, so you really feel at the centre of the sound. Partner this with the high-resolution audio of Meridian sound technology and it produces incr...

With so many streaming platforms available in South Africa today – each with a seemingly endless list of shows and movies to choose from – it’s often hard to decide which series to watch. But beyond a gripping storyline and stunning cinematography,   something that can make a show truly unforgettable is its sound.   From a moving musical score to realistic sound effects vibrating through your living room from all directions, quality sound (supported by a great surround sound system) can really make or break the cinematic experience.   To help you find the best series with award-winning sound to add to your watch-list, here are some that will really put your speakers to the test. They all feature Dolby Atmos, an object-based surround sound format that adds a height dimension to traditional surround sound, making it an even more all-encompassing home-cinema experience. Stranger Things Claiming the title of the most-watched English-language show on Netflix, it’s no secret th...

After more than a hundred years since the first silent film was made in 1888, the world of cinema has told countless stories and given us something more than just entertainment. It has given expression to the human spirit and pushed the boundaries of our imaginations. Movies allow us to be transported to different worlds and can arouse every emotion, from joy and excitement to fear, empathy, and sadness. They inspire us, educate us, and offer us an escape from the ordinary. And while the pandemic has had a massive impact on the film industry, Hollywood continues to deliver new blockbusters every year for us to feast our eyes on. Here are some of 2022's releases you don't want to miss.   The Batman Since its first appearance on television in 1966, the Batman franchise has become one of the most loved and highest-grossing media franchises of all time. In 2022, the caped vigilante makes a return to cinemas once again, starring Robert Pattinson in the DC Comics universe. This time,...

When it comes to setting up the ultimate home cinema, it’s not only about the size of your display or having high resolution – sound quality can make or break a movie experience too. It sets the mood and quality of a movie, building on emotions through romantic, heart-melting scenes, or giving an adrenaline rush with suspenseful action sequences. Like the two notes from   Jaws , or the epic humming of the  lightsabers  in  Star Wars , great sound will make a movie unforgettable. And with all of today’s ground-breaking innovations in sound technology, any household can enjoy more immersive, cinema-quality surround sound.     True 3D audio Gone are the days when you needed five to seven bulky speakers (and all the wires that they come with) to set up surround sound in your living room. Today, soundbars, such as LG’s SN11, use the latest tech to deliver 7.1.4 channels of sound (that’s seven normal channels, one dedicated subwoofer, and four additional height c...

  With Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, New Soundbars Not Only  Sound Great, They’re Designed with the Environment in Mind LG Electronics (LG) is commencing the worldwide rollout of the 2021 LG Soundbar lineup, with new models delivering a more premium audio experience, versatility and convenient control while upping the ante with eco-consciousness designs and packaging.  The new lineup offers high-quality audio, easy connectivity, smart functionality and stylish aesthetics with a modern look that are designed to complement LG’s stunning TVs and works well with any décor.     New for this year, the company’s soundbars allow users to take advantage of LG TV’s AI Sound Pro feature. Audio from the TV is played through the soundbar via TV Sound Mode Share, delivering the superior audio processing power of AI Sound Pro on the more capable speakers of the new soundbars. LG’s soundbars now offer all of the same sound modes as its latest TVs, allowing users to easily switch ...