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Michael Darroch

With a 20 year passion for home cinema ensuring he will never be able to afford retirement, Michael’s days involve endless dad-jokes and enjoying the short time before his son is old enough to demand the home theatre becomes a temple to Frozen II.

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Arcane (Season 1) 4K Blu-ray Steelbook Review

Michael Darroch asks if Riot Games and Netflix can pull a rabbit out of a hat, with this iconic new game-adaptation movie…

Posted in: Home Theatre Visual Media Blu-ray

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Yamaha True X System Review

Does this latest True X system bring the spirit of the three forks to the newest wireless surround craze? Michael Darroch decides…

Posted in: Home Theatre Loudspeakers Smart / Bluetooth Soundbars Subwoofers

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Krix LX-7 Linear LCR Passive ‘Soundbar’ Review

It may be the most daring design yet from this Australian speaker specialist, but does this soundbar-style product deliver big thrills from a compact box?

Posted in: Home Theatre Loudspeakers Dedicated Cinema Soundbars Applause Awards 2023

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Devialet Dione Soundbar Review

After revolutionising wireless speakers with its sublime Phantom, Michael Darroch asks whether Devialet can bring the same performance to soundbars…

Posted in: Home Theatre Lifestyle Loudspeakers Soundbars Applause Awards 2022

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Devialet Phantom II 98dB - Stereo Wireless Speaker Review

Michael Darroch thinks this striking new wireless speaker gives new meaning to the phrase "performance art"…

Posted in: Hi-Fi Lifestyle Loudspeakers Active Bookshelf / Standmount Smart / Bluetooth Applause Awards 2022

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Velodyne Deep Blue 15-inch Subwoofer Review

Velodyne signals its return with a new and serious sealed-box subwoofer, says Michael Darroch…

Posted in: Hi-Fi Home Theatre Loudspeakers Subwoofers

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Denon Home Wireless Speakers Review

Michael Darroch auditions Denon's new Home 150, Home 250 and Home 350 wireless loudspeakers…

Posted in: Lifestyle Loudspeakers Smart / Bluetooth

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DALI KATCH ONE Soundbar Review

DALI's first soundbar makes an impression bigger than its minimalist form, says Michael Darroch…

Posted in: Home Theatre Loudspeakers Soundbars Applause Awards 2020