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John Archer

John Archer
@BigJohnnyArcher

John has been working as a freelance tech writer, specialising in soundbar, TV and projector reviews, for more than 25 years. During that time, he’s worked for countless esteemed publications, including Forbes and The Sunday Times, attended industry events worldwide and got hands-on with all manner of weird and wonderful products. With all that experience under his belt, John’s confident that he’s seen more AV technologies come and go and reviewed more home entertainment products than anyone working in AV journalism today.

Recent articles by John Archer

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Amazon Fire TV Omni Mini LED: A turn to the bright side
TVs

The Amazon Fire TV Omni Mini LED proves that effective Mini LED technology doesn’t have to cost the earth

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£750
LG G5 OLED review: Oh what a lovely TV war
TVs

LG has turned to its second round of new panel technology in three years and the LG G5 OLED delivers truly spectacular results

Published :
£3299 inc VAT
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Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 9 review: A long time coming
Soundbars

Sony finally updates its flagship soundbar with spectacular results, proving that you don’t need mountains of speakers to bring cinema home

Published :
£1399 inc VAT
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TCL P755K (65P755K) review
TVs

With the TCL P755K, the Chinese brand proves that you don’t need quantum dots or Mini LEDs to still deliver a great-value TV

Published :
£448
The best soundbars for boosting your TV’s audio
Soundbars

Upgrade your television’s sound with the best soundbars we've tested

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Hisense UXN (110UXN) review: It's giant
TVs

Hisense’s new, giant flagship TV boldly takes the once humble television where it’s never gone before

Published :
£19999
TCL Q9BK (98Q9BK) review: From regular TV to a video wall
TVs

TCL’s Q9BK Mini LED range continues the brand’s irresistible trend of delivering more - in some cases, much more - for less

Published :
£3250 inc
The best Dolby Atmos soundbars to buy
Soundbars

Upgrade your home entertainment experience with our pick of the best Dolby Atmos soundbars money can buy

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Best TV under £500: Top tellies that won’t break the bank
TVs

An engaging home entertainment experience needn’t cost the earth – here’s our pick of the best TV under £500

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TCL C655K review: The exception that proves the rule
TVs

The C655K boasts a ridiculous feature count for the money but cuts a corner too many where picture quality is concerned

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£469 55in model