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Since launching in the late 1990s, American company SVS has developed a reputation for home cinema subwoofers that blend high performance with bargain price tags. And the 3000 Micro, its dinkiest model yet and priced £900, continues that trend.

From curved TVs to golf ball-sized speakers, 11in OLEDs and glasses-free 3D, these AV inventions are worth celebrating – even if they often didn't take off.

New 2021 Zeppelin supports Alexa voice control plus aptX Adaptive Bluetooth and app streaming/control – and will add multiroom functionality early next year.

You know the famous George Lucas quote: when it comes to movie-watching, ‘sound is half the experience.’ And in your home cinema setup, it’s quite likely you’ve spent more than half your budget on everything that goes towards creating that experience – speakers, subwoofer(s), an AV receiver or processor/amplifier combo.

Of course, buying the equipment is only one part of the journey. To get the best from your multichannel setup, consideration of speaker placement is key, before you get into system EQ and the effects of your room environment. Spend time getting it right (or as right as you can), and you'll be on the path toward a sound performance that perhaps Mr Lucas would be proud of...