Home entertainment ideas

Enhance your home entertainment system this festive season with these gadgets, writes Balqis Lim

DISCOVER the immersive world of advanced surround sound with Denon’s AVR-S710W A/V receiver, which features Dolby Atmos surround decoding, the same advanced immersive surround sound format found in today’s cinemas. Featuring built-in WiFi and Bluetooth wireless functionality, the AVR-S710W lets you stream your favourite audio tracks from popular streaming services. US$419 at Amazon.com SETTING up a home theatre set truly is exciting, but keeping track of all the different controllers may not be so easy. Logitech Harmony Smart Remote is a better option for enjoying home entertainment. The Harmony Hub lets you control up to eight devices — even through closed cabinets and walls via most smartphones with an installed app. US$79.99 at Amazon.com IF you have an extensive CD collection but still buy CDs, get the Onkyo DX-C390 6-CD player. It has six-disc capability, six repeat modes, 40 track programming, and is able to change five discs while the last one is still playing. The player delivers crystal-clear playback, enhanced by the exclusive VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry), for a smoother sounding audio signal. US$149.00 at Amazon.com WATCH the world come to life with curved TVs which offer improved immersion, an enhanced sense of depth and a wider view field. Samsung KS9500 Curved 4K SUHD TV completely redefines the viewing experience, thanks to its revolutionary Quantum Dot nano-crystal technology that produces vibrant and life-like pictures. US$1,295 at Amazon.com