six ways to get the most from your 4K HDR TV

01 Upgr ade your sou nd syste m to Dolb y At mos

If your TV is state of the art, then you’re not getting the very best from it unless you have audio that matches. The Marantz NR1607 is a slimline AV receiver with support for both Dolby Atmos and DTS: X. Both objectbased audio systems add sound effects to a height channel, in addition to regular surround, for a truly immersive cinema experience that’ll get the neighbours banging your walls.

02 Get your Xbox upd ated

The new Xbox One S currently leads the field when it comes to HDR gaming, with Gears of War 4, Forza Horizon 3 and Deus Ex:

Mankind Divided just three top titles that offer dazzling HDR graphics with the right set-up.

03 Pick up a Playst ation 4 Pro

There may be a significant lack of compatible games available at the moment, but all PlayStation 4s now support HDR on the compatible games you can get your hands on. The PlayStation 4 Pro, of course, goes several steps further by offering gamers upgraded 2160p visuals to match.

04 Enhance contr ast with bias light ing

It’s possible to give the already great images from your shiny new 4K TV even more depth by adding bias lighting to the walls behind the screen. This will further enhance contrast for an even better viewing experience. It reduces eye fatigue too, so you can watch for longer, which is a bonus! Simply buy yourself some Philips Hue up-lighters and take control via the app on your smartphone.

05 Upgr ade to 4K UHD Blu -ray

The best source of 4K HDR content is UHD Blu-ray. Panasonic’s DMP-UB700 is an Ultra HD premium certified disc spinner that has all the video processing power of the high-end DMP-UB900 but sells for just £399… Once set up, you can enjoy your favourite movies – classic and current – in the best possible quality.

06 Bite the bullet with Sky Q

Enjoy the widest collection of TV shows and movies in 4K on Pay TV. It may not be HDR, but side by side comparisons with the same movies on 4K disc reveal a darn close a match.