Now the evenings are drawing in, snuggling up for movie nights at home has never been more appealing. Just make sure equipment is up to Hollywood standards…
SONY VPL HW40 ES
This full HD home projector doesn’t come cheap. However, it doesn’t need to make many apologies for its hefty price tag, as it is arguably the best projection system in the sub £2k category – by some distance. It delivers a screen size from a humble 40-inch, all the way up to the whopping side-of-your-house 300-inches with incredible detail – more than the humble telly box could ever deliver cinematically. It is also 3D; everything about the picture is just sublime. £1,850
SAMSUNG HT-H5500 5.1 SMART 3D BLU-RAY HOME CINEMA SYSTEM
The design of this system does somewhat suggest it is more of a man cave-dweller than a slick piece of kit to sit subtly in a front room, and the booming sound it delivers would back that theory up. A whopping 1,000W of power pulsates through this home cinema system. So operate some volume control (or the neighbours might not be too happy), but this will certainly delight movie night fans. When you’re done watching films, you can stream music through it from your mobile and access online content on it too. £239.99
SMARTPHONE PROJECTOR
If you’re a fan of recording video clips on your smartphone, this nifty gizmo would make a great addition to your kit – for home movies that are, quite literally, off the wall! It looks like a vintage projector and can display your clips at up to eight times magnification (works for still images too). At this price, it’s a bargain. £19.95
SAMSUNG HW-H750 WIRELESS MULTIROOM SOUND BAR
You’ll never get true surround sound at home unless you have speakers in situ around the room, but coming in a rather close second, and able to perform near audio magic, is this solution from Samsung. Single box surround sounds aren’t new; these devices have multiple speakers inside which throw noise around in different directions to mimic their multi-box rivals, and this set-up is about the best in its category. Stunning looks and sound delivery to match. £499.95
PREMIERE HOME CINEMA CHAIR
Actual cinema seats don’t tend to be designed with maximum comfort in mind; you usually have to shift around a few times before the showing’s over. At home however, space isn’t at such a premium, and this snazzy number will keep comfortable enough to watch entire trilogies. The seat features inbuilt massage motors and warmers, to keep you extra snug, while a beverage cooler in the armrest keeps drinks chilled. All you need to do is stock up and recline. £1,299.99