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You Asked Ep 61

You Asked: Laser TV vs. UX, speaker break-in tips, and re-boxing tales

On today’s You Asked: Laser TV versus a huge mini-LED TV. What happens to the TVs after we test them? And breaking in TV speakers — is that even a thing?
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You Asked: 8K TVs and gaming, upscaling best bets, and the cone connection

Do 8K TVs for gaming make sense now? When is it time to replace a TV? How does the way a TV makes a picture match up with how our vision works?
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You Asked: Blu-ray picture fix, lossy vs. lossless, and AI self-calibration

On this episode of You Asked: What's the best 4K Blu-ray picture? Which is better: lossless or Atmos? And is an AI self-calibrating TV possible?
You Asked Editors Cut

You Asked: The Editor’s Cut — Is subscription culture out of control?

Explore the rise of subscription culture with You Asked: The Editor’s Cut as we discuss the pros, cons, and future of paying for access over ownership. Is subscription fatigue setting in?
LG C4 OLED

LG C4 OLED review: everyone should have one

The 2024 LG C4 OLED television is so good that everyone should have one. For real.
AirPods 3, AirPods, and AirPods Pro side by side.

The most common AirPods problems and how to fix them

From static noise to dropped calls, there are lots of AirPods quirks with not-always-obvious solutions. We have plenty of tips to help improve your experience.
LG G4 OLED

How we test TVs

We explain our testing methodology for TV reviews and explain how that translates into a TV review you can trust.
GoldenEar T66

GoldenEar T66 loudspeaker review: This one is personal

A very personal take on what makes the GoldenEar T66 such a special speaker
Sony Bravia 9 Review

Sony Bravia 9 review: It lives up to the hype

The Sony Bravia 9 tries to bridge the impossible gap between LCD and OLED, and it does a remarkable job — at a remarkable price.
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You Asked: debunking TV calibration myths, and are TVs too bright?

On this week's You Asked, we debunk the idea that more nits is always better, and what getting your TV professionally calibrated really means.
TCL QM89 115-inch

TCL QM89 review: 115 inches of incredible television

Size matters, and the sheer hulk of this 115-inch TCL QM89 will have repercussions across the entire TCL lineup — never mind what it'll do to your living room.
Sony Bravia Quad Review

Sony Bravia Theatre Quad review: Big-sound dreams do come true

Your big-sound dreams can come true in a smaller package — but that doesn't mean you won't have to pay a pretty penny for it.
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You Asked: Atmos, apartment surround sound, and the $500 challenge

In this week's You Asked: How to get cinematic sound in an apartment without pissing off your neighbors. In-ceiling 7.1 surround versus 5.1.2 Atmos surround.
You Asked Ep 47

You Asked: reference monitors, lighter OLED, and walls

This week on You Asked: Can you get great surround if your back is literally against the wall? What makes reference monitors so crazy expensive?
You Asked Ep 45

You Asked: LG G4 OLED discounts, mini-LED vs. full-array local dimming

On today’s You Asked: How low with the LG G4 OLED go this year? And Ethernet or Wi-Fi for the best streaming TV quality?
G4 vs S95D

LG G4 OLED vs. Samsung S95D: best of the best face off

Two of the best TVs we've ever tested go head-to-head. But in the end, there can be only one.
Sony Bravia 7 & 9 You Asked

You Asked: Where are the Bravia reviews? What’s the deal with Apple projection?

I’m going to answer the most-asked question over the past week from the YouTube comments section When is the Bravia 7 review or Where’s the Bravia 9 review?
Old Movies In Dolby Vision & Atmos? — You Asked Ep 43

You Asked: Dolby Vision and Atmos for old movies, bad built-in audio

On today’s You Asked: Can an old movie really be in Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos? Is built-in TV audio ever going to get better? And what to do with an old TV?
Samsung S95D OLED review

Samsung S95D OLED TV review: I pulled my hair out so you don’t have to

While the excellent Samsung S95D OLED's anti-glare treatment may not be for everyone, it's a huge benefit for most viewers.
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Nit Nerds News: Exciting new Apple TV 4K features, new Xbox consoles

Today on Nit Nerds News: New Apple TVOS features that will freshen up existing Apple TV 4K boxes. Asus has unveiled some eye-popping new PC monitors.
Why Are Big TVs So Expensive? — You Asked Ep. 42

You Asked: Why are bigger TVs so much more expensive?

This week on You Asked: Why are bigger TVs so much more expensive? Contrast enhancer on TVs, yay or nay? Is TV brightness about to hit a power wall?
You Asked Best TV Deals

You Asked: Buy 2024 TVs? Or snag 2023 TVs at a discount?

In this week's You Asked, we tackle one big question: Should you buy 2024 TV or snag a 2023 model on a discount?
Nit Nerds News

Nit Nerds News: Exciting new Apple TV 4K features, new Xbox consoles

Today on Nit Nerds News: New Apple TVOS features that will freshen up existing Apple TV 4K boxes. Asus has unveiled some eye-popping new PC monitors.
Samsung S95D Anti-Glare

Staring deep into the anti-glare abyss of the Samsung S95D

The jury isn't quite back on whether Samsung's new anti-glare and anti-reflection screen on its S95D OLED is here to stay — that'll be up to the consumers.
You Asked Feature

You Asked: Sony vs. Sony, neon TVs, and YouTube in HDR

This week: Why buy one Sony over another, the grass can be too green, and why isn't there more HDR content on YouTube?
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Watch: Samsung S95D OLED review

The Samsung S95D OLED TV is Samsung's most versatile OLED TV to date. But it is also its most controversial. We cover all sides of the story in our Samsung S95D OLED TV review.
Nit-Nerds-News

Nit Nerds News: New MLA OLED gaming monitor slays and affordable Beats buds

Welcome to Nit Nerds News, all the news you need to know about the stuff you watch and the stuff you use to watch it on in just a few quick minutes.
Filmmaker Mode Explained

Everything you wanted to know about Filmmaker Mode on your TV

Your new TV has all kinds of picture modes. And Filmmaker Mode may be one of the more confounding options. Here's everything you need to know about it.
Nit-Nerds-News

Nit Nerds News: New MLA OLED gaming monitor slays and affordable Beats buds

Welcome to Nit Nerds News, all the news you need to know about the stuff you watch and the stuff you use to watch it on in just a few quick minutes. 
Watching video on M4 iPad Pro.

What Apple isn’t telling you about the new iPad Pro’s OLED display

Tandem OLED is the biggest new feature on the 2024 iPad Pro. But there's a lot Apple isn't telling you about the impressive new display.
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You Asked: 4K OLED vs. 8K Mini-LED. And are built-in apps good enough?

On today’s episode of You Asked: 4K OLED versus 8K mini-LED. Are built-in TV streaming apps better? And is the Bravia 9 going to be better than an OLED?
You Asked TV Acronyms

You Asked: All about the acronyms, baby

We're as guilty as anyone when it comes to throwing around acronyms as if they're how people actually talk. So let's get into the ABCs of ABL and WGC ASAP.
LG G4 OLED

LG G4 OLED TV review: OLED goes off the charts in 2024

We have an early front-runner for the best TV of the year. In fact, the LG G4 is one of the best we've ever tested.
Hisense U8N

Hisense U8N review: As close to OLED as it gets?

The Hisense U8N continues to put pressure on the competition with intense brightness, deep blacks, and vibrant color.