Home Theater Buying - Guide 2017

: The "bang for your buck" mid-range champion, known for its balanced picture and full-array local dimming. TCL P-Series (55P607)

: A budget breakthrough that offered 4K HDR and Dolby Vision at an aggressive price point. Samsung Q9F QLED home theater buying guide 2017

provided true native 4K (no pixel shifting) with HDR support. : The "bang for your buck" mid-range champion,

: Featured "Acoustic Surface" technology where the screen itself vibrates to produce sound. Sony XBR-X900E : Featured "Acoustic Surface" technology where the screen

: Samsung's flagship "Quantum Dot" set, prioritizing extreme brightness and color volume. Budget: Epson Home Cinema 2040/2045 offered excellent 1080p performance for under $1,000. Performance: BenQ HT3050 was a top choice for color accuracy. High-End: Sony VPL-VW675ES

The highlights a pivotal year where 4K Ultra HD and High Dynamic Range (HDR) became the standard for visual quality, while Dolby Atmos and DTS:X revolutionized home audio with "object-based" sound. 1. Displays: TVs and Projectors

2017 was the year OLED reached a "sweet spot" in price and performance, while high-end LED sets focused on maximizing brightness for HDR content. LG C7 Series (55", 65")