...to the website of the 12th annual Home Cinema Choice awards, the
So how did we decide on the winners? Choosing them is a demanding process which starts with careful consideration of the categories. As technology evolves, some categories became obsolete, and new ones suggested themselves – for example, they had to reflect the emergence of Blu-ray and HD.
Then a shortlist for each category was drawn up, and the arguments began, as our hard-boiled team of reviewers debated the merits of their favourite models until they’re blue in the face. It was a difficult process, as both objective testing and subjective opinion had to be taken into account, but finally the winners were thrashed out.
So please feel free to wade through the entire awards site, or choose your favourite categories from those below (or from the category menu on the left). You can even check out pictures of the event, hosted by Red Dwarf and The Brittas Empire funnyman, Chris Barrie, here, here and here, and find out more about our sponsor, Dolby, here and here. Most of all, though, remember, all of the products listed are the best of the best: Best TV 32in and under; Best TV 42in and under; Best TV 55in and under; Best TV over 55in; Best Projection TV; Best Projector under £3k; Best Projector over £3k; Best Speakers under £1,500; Best Speakers over £1,500; Subwoofer of the year; Best High-def player; Best DVD player £300 and under; Best DVD player over £300; Best Digital recorder; Best Receiver under £1k; Best Receiver over £1k; Accessory of the year; Innovation of the year; Installer of the year; Honorary Mention: International Install; Disc of the year; Hall of Fame; Reference Product of the year
