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Tony O'Brien

As the owner of Clarity Audio & Video Calibration, Tony is a certified ISF Calibrator with over a decade of experience. Tony is an accomplished Audio-Visual reviewer specialising in theatre and visual products for over a decade at StereoNET.

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Inside Track: Dirac Live Active Room Treatment

StereoNET’s Tony O’Brien recently had the chance to chat with Dirac’s Head of Product,...

Posted in: Hi-Fi | Home Theatre

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ToneWinner AD-7300PA+ 7 Channel Power Amplifier Review

Tony O’Brien samples this sizeable 7-channel audio-visual power amplifier…...

Posted in: Amplifiers | Multi Channel | Home Theatre

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HDR Tone Mapping Comes to Barco Residential Projectors

The biggest challenge for manufacturers and enthusiasts alike is making HDR images look good on...

Posted in: Visual

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madVR Envy Extreme Video Processor Review

Tony O’ Brien tunes in to this seriously special video processor…

Posted in: Amplifiers | AV Receivers & Processors | Applause Awards | 2022 | Visual | Home Theatre

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Certified for Envy Program

 madVR's Certified for Envy ensures Envy Pro and Envy Extreme compliance and meets highest video...

Posted in: Home Theatre | Technology | Industry

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Acurus MUSE 16 Channel Preamp and M8 Power Amplifier Review

Tony O'Brien samples this esoteric 16-channel AV processor and power amplifier combination…...

Posted in: Amplifiers | AV Receivers & Processors | Multi Channel | Applause Awards | 2022 | Home Theatre

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Acurus MUSE 16 Channel Preamp and M8 Power Amplifier Review

Tony O'Brien samples this esoteric 16-channel AV processor and power amplifier combination…...

Posted in: Home Theatre

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Zidoo UHD3000 4K UHD Media Player Review

Tony O'Brien & Marc Rushton audition this classy looking, single-box 4K UHD media player…...

Posted in: Applause Awards | 2022 | Sources | Home Theatre

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Definitive Technology Descend DN12 12” Subwoofer Review

Tony O'Brien feels the earth move with this compact, affordable subwoofer…...

Posted in: Loudspeakers | Subwoofers | Hi-Fi | Home Theatre

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Sony VPL-XW5000ES 4K Laser Projector Review

Tony O'Brien tries out this excellent new affordable 4K Laser HDR projector…...

Posted in: Applause Awards | 2022 | Visual | Projectors | Visual

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Inside Track: Elementi Audio Home Cinema Loudspeaker System

Tony O'Brien takes a close-up look at this interesting range of home theatre speakers…...

Posted in: Home Theatre

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StormAudio ISP Core 16 AV Processor Review

Tony O'Brien samples a spectacular high-end AV preamp/processor…

Posted in: Amplifiers | AV Receivers & Processors | Applause Awards | 2022 | Home Theatre

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Epson LS12000 4K PRO-UHD Laser Projector Review

Tony O'Brien tries out an impressive new flagship 4K laser projector…

Posted in: Applause Awards | 2022 | Visual | Projectors | Home Theatre | Visual

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Samsung QN900B 75” Neo QLED 8K Smart TV Review

Tony O'Brien is dazzled by the brilliance of this superlative new high-end TV…...

Posted in: Home Theatre | Visual

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NAD Electronics M28 Seven Channel Power Amplifier Review

Tony O’Brien is blown away by this monster seven-channel powerhouse…

Posted in: Amplifiers | Multi Channel | Applause Awards | 2022 | Home Theatre

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Keep Your AV Gear Cool with AC Infinity

Tony O’Brien keeps his cool with the help of these innovative audio equipment ventilation...

Posted in: Hi-Fi | Home Theatre | Integration

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Grandview Screens Offer Perfect Solutions for Ultra Short Throw Projection

Ultra Short Throw Projectors continue to generate excitement in the home theatre community, with the likes...

Posted in: Home Theatre | Visual

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Samsung 75-inch QN900A Neo QLED 8K TV Review

Tony O'Brien tunes in to this South Korean company's latest flagship smart TV…...

Posted in: Applause Awards | 2021 | Visual | Televisions | Home Theatre | Visual

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Samsung 75” QN900A Neo QLED 8K TV Review

Tony O'Brien tunes in to this South Korean company's latest flagship smart TV…...

Posted in: Visual

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Anthem MRX-1140 11-Channel AV Receiver Review

Tony O'Brien is beguiled by this new eleven-channel surround sound powerhouse…...

Posted in: Amplifiers | AV Receivers & Processors | Applause Awards | 2021 | Home Theatre

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Sony VPL-VW290ES 4K HDR Projector Review

Tony O’Brien is wowed by this impressive 4K HDR projector…

Posted in: Applause Awards | 2021 | Visual | Projectors | Home Theatre | Visual

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Marantz SR7015 9.2 Channel AV Receiver Review

Tony O'Brien tunes in to this new 9.2 channel 8K AV receiver...

Posted in: Amplifiers | AV Receivers & Processors | Applause Awards | 2021 | Hi-Fi

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Yamaha RX-A8A Aventage 11.2 Channel AV Receiver Review

Tony O'Brien reckons this just might be the illustrious Japanese company's best ever AV...

Posted in: Amplifiers | AV Receivers & Processors | Applause Awards | 2021 | Home Theatre

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JL Audio Fathom F212 V2 Subwoofer Review

Tony O'Brien tries a monster American subwoofer for size…

Posted in: Home Theatre

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Crowson Technology Shadow-8 Dual Motion Actuator Review

Tony O'Brien gets to grips with this novel Tactile Motion Actuator and matching Tactile Motion...

Posted in: Amplifiers | Power Amplifiers | Loudspeakers | Subwoofers | Home Theatre