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SYSTEM 3: PREMIUM

TOTAL: £9782

Our final system goes all-in for the biggest picture you can get in a home environment – using a projector. There are a number of decent ‘4K’-capable projectors around for less money than the Sony we highlight here, but you really can’t beat a true native 4K unit for the ultimate in real world, massive-screen home cinema entertainment. For that, of course, you have to pay – and no one could claim that five grand is a snip – but nevertheless if you want a wonderful UHD image for at least attainable money, the VPL-VW270 puts up an excellent case for itself.

Those familiar with the lights-out black levels offered by OLED TVs and the sheer brightness capabilities of QLED and LCD TVs may not raise eyebrows at the Sony’s

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