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Samsung’s new curved monitors are scientifically proven to be better for you but it’s the cool factor that will get you first. Apart from the looks, there is some science behind the new curved screens. Research by Seoul National University Hospital found that Samsung’s curved monitors were more effective in reducing eyestrain than its flat monitors. Interestingly the greater the curvature of the monitor’s screen, the more effective it proved in reducing eyestrain. Samsung’s C43J890 is a 43-inch LCDmonitor with LED backlight with an aspect ratio of 32:10 and a resolution of 3840x1200. The LCD screen is a VA type as opposed to IPS. VA screens are optimised for looking at head-on, where IPS screens can still be seen at high angles of view. VA screens also have better contrast and black uniformity. An aspect ratio like this with a resolution like this doesn’t ring any format bells (4K is 4160x2160 at 16:9 generally) so with so much real estate, it’s all about what you do with the space. The C43J890 provides features like its Picture by Picture (PBP) and Picture in Picture (PIP). And you can choose between your device’s native aspect ratio or use the whole 3840x1200. Multiple inputs encourage you to have your viewing window and timeline on the same screen at the same size as you’re used to when editing, for example. Inputs are dominated by USB Type-C with three ports just for Type-C connections – one just for PC connection. These give you data and power and also with the right adapters access to DP and HDMI devices. Other USB ports can talk to USB A-C devices. Others include HDMI, DP and audio. CURVED MONITOR £980/$899 www.samsung.com SAMSUNG C43J890 43”
SENNHEISER HD-300 PRO HEADPHONES £169/$199.95 en-uk.sennheiser.com
New fromSennheiser is the HD-300 PRO, a set of specialist monitoring headphones. This is Sennheiser’s top-of- the-range offering for those who take audio seriously.
ABOVE The curvature of the new monitors means users are less likely to suffer eyestrain.
SPECIFICATIONS Screen: 110.2cm/43.4in curved, 1052x328mmactive display Aspect ratio: 32:10 Brightness: 250cd/m2 Refresh rate: 120Hz Connections: 2x EAUSB-C, 3x USB, 2xHDMI, display port, headphone socket Dimension (WxHxD):
They’re ultra-comfortable, thanks to newpaddingmaterial and split headband padding that removes pressure from the sensitive area of the head. They have also been given a new fork design that ensures contact pressure is evenly distributed over the entire ear pad, for efficient sealing against outside noise. They’realso robust. Youhave the choice between a¼in and ⅛in connector, the larger one screwing over the top of the smaller. Soundquality is excellent; you can hear every nuance of what you’re recording, even if ambient sound is distracting. TH PROMOVIEMAKERRATING: 9/10 Pros: Specialist piece of kit for a very reasonable price Cons: Costsmore than conventional set of headphones SPECIFICATIONS Driver Type: Dynamic Frequency Response: 6Hz to 25kHz Sensitivity: 108dB at 1kHz Impedance: 64 Ohms MaximumSound Pressure: 123dB at 1kHz MaximumPower Handling: 500mW Audio Connector:
1063x525x314mm/ 41.85x20.67x12.36in Weight: 13g/28.66lb
There are four buttons on the front panel which will shortcut your way around and also present a menu with the options. Three buttons together are shortcuts to finding a signal source, initiating PIP and PBP and switching which USB connectors you want. The solitary button is more of a jog wheel where you can access setting, PIP/ PBP, source and the off button. The picture menu is your standard deep dive in to brightness, contrast, sharpness and colour changes with what Samsung call Magic Bright. There’s also an Eye Saver Mode which will lessen blue light levels. Flat screens will soon look so uncool once we all migrate to something curvier like this great Samsung screen. JM. PROMOVIEMAKERRATING: 8/10 It’s not HDR but offers lots of real estate for a decent price Pros: Curved screens are better for you, large size Cons: No support for HDR, needs a lot of room
⅛in (3.5mm) TRS Straight Adapter: ¼in (6.3mm) TRS Cable length: 1.5m/4.92’ Weight: 297g/10.48oz
“Curvedmonitors are scientifically proven to be better foryou, but it’s the looks thatwill getyoufirst”
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