Articles by Al Griffin, Senior Editor Home Entertainment, US

Al Griffin is Senior Editor - Home Entertainment, US at TechRadar. Previously the editor of Sound & Vision magazine, he brings nearly three decades of journalism experience to the position, and has contributed to a wide range of print and online outlets including Wirecutter, ProjectorCentral, The SoundStage! Network, Popular Science, and HD Guru. An ISF-trained video calibrator, Al specializes in TV and projector testing and has also written countless audio equipment reviews ranging from speakers and subwoofers to integrated amps. An avowed movie fanatic, he spends his free time holed up in his home theater, and is also an avid cyclist.

Articles by: Al Griffin

Bowers & Wilkins 801 Abbey Road Limited Edition being demo'd at Audio Advice Live 25

I listened to Bowers & Wilkins’ 801 Abbey Road Limited Edition speakers, and they are a literal portal into the legendary recording studio

By Al Griffin published 15 August 25

Bowers & Wilkins demonstrated its new 801 Abbey Road Limited Edition speakers at Audio Advice Live 25, and there are more reasons than great sound to buy these beautiful towers.

JVC NZ900 projector and MartinLogan speaker system at demo

Parental guidance suggested: I watched an 8K home theater demo with a 7.7.4-channel Dolby Atmos speaker system that was so intense, parents fled with their children

By Al Griffin published 14 August 25

The joint JVC/MartinLogan 7.7.4-channel home theater demo at Audio Advice Live 25 was a dynamic display of 8K video and Dolby Atmos audio, and definitely not kid stuff.

I listened to a $69,000 ‘lifestyle’ speaker – here’s what you get for all that money

By Al Griffin published 11 August 25

Focal's new Diva Mezza Utopia made its US debut at Audio Advice Live 25, and these speakers' next-level sound quality was a highlight of the show.

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from GPT-5's rocky debut to Sonos' upcoming price hike

By Hamish Hector published 9 August 25

This week ChatGPT got an upgrade, and Tom Holland swung back into action as Spider-Man.

JVC NZ900 projector displaying image of Spider-Man

I thought I knew home theater bass until I experienced an 11.13.8-channel demo with an ‘infrasonic’ 32-inch subwoofer

By Al Griffin published 8 August 25

The Ascendo/Trinnov demo at Audio Advice Live 25 reached a new high in Dolby Atmos immersion, and a new low in bass reproduction.

Harmon Kardon Enchant 1100 soundbar on shelf with Enchant subwoofer

Harman Kardon’s new Dolby Atmos soundbar is like a Sonos Arc Ultra, but with all the features Sonos left out

By Al Griffin published 6 August 25

Harman Kardon displayed its new Enchant series soundbars and speakers at Audio Advice Live 25, and they look to be an appealing alternative to the Sonos audio ecosystem.

‘Don’t call it a soundbar’: KEF’s new Dolby Atmos soundbar is more than meets the eye

By Al Griffin published 5 August 25

KEF debuted its first Dolby Atmos soundbar at Audio Advice Live 25, and this all-in-one model could be the best new soundbar of 2025.

Focal Utopia theater system projection screen showing image of spatial audio mix

I listened to spatial audio on a 7.4.4-channel Focal speaker system, and now I need to up my Dolby Atmos music game

By Al Griffin published 2 August 25

Focal's 7.4.4-channel Utopia Cinema speaker system is being showcased at Audio Advice Live 2025, and it delivers exceptional sound with both movies and Dolby Atmos music.

Epson Pro Cinema LS9000 projecting image of motorcycle racer

Epson’s new laser projector with 4K 120Hz support is its cheapest gaming projector yet

By Al Griffin published 31 July 25

Epson's latest addition to its Pro Cinema projector lineup brings 4K resolution and 120Hz gaming support to a new low price for the company.

TCL QM8K review: TCL's best mini-LED TV yet

By Al Griffin published 25 July 25

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Prime Day is nearly over, but you can still snag a deal on these 3 TVs I’ve tested and recommend – and they’re all under $1,000

By Al Griffin published 12 July 25

These three TVs from Samsung, Hisense, and TCL are great for sports, movies, and gaming, and they're all on sale for under $1,000.

I’m an 8K TV fan, but this year’s Prime Day 8K TV deals get a hard pass – here’s why... and a better deal to get

By Al Griffin published 11 July 25

There are big discounts all around in this year's Prime Day TV deals, but they don't extend to 8K TVs. However, there's a better option for now.

Roku Streaming stick 4K on purple background

Amazon Fire TV Sticks and Roku Streaming Sticks are some of the hottest Prime Day deals – here’s which one I’d buy, before the sale ends tonight

By Al Griffin published 11 July 25

All Roku and Fire TV streaming sticks are getting big discounts in the Prime Day sales, but there's one stick that sticks out from the rest.

Bose smart soundbar and ultra open earbuds on green and blue background

This Bose earbuds and soundbar combo is like a Dolby Atmos home theater without wires, and both are getting deep discounts for Prime Day

By Al Griffin published 11 July 25

Bose's compact Smart Soundbar and Ultra Open Earbuds can be wirelessly paired for a full Dolby Atmos surround sound experience, and both are getting good Prime Day deals.