Audio in 2017 focused on adding height channels for immersive "3D" soundscapes. Best Home cinema amplifiers 2017 Awards 2017 | What Hi-Fi?
: Featured "Acoustic Surface" technology where the screen itself vibrates to produce sound. Sony XBR-X900E
: 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 home theater buying guide 2017
provided true native 4K (no pixel shifting) with HDR support.
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 Audio in 2017 focused on adding height channels
: 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 Sony XBR-X900E : Samsung's flagship "Quantum Dot" set,
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")