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Part of Sony’s high-end BRAVIA brand, the DAV-HDX576WF home theatre system features 5.1 surround sound and wireless speaker technology. Also included with the total six speakers is a Sony S-AIR AirStation speaker, which wirelessly connects to the receiver and allows simplified multi-room audio. The HDX576WF’s receiver also features an upscaling HDMI output, maximizing the...
Onkyo's HT-S4100 home theatre system aims to be one of the most versatile and best-sounding products in its price bracket. Slightly less powerful than other prominent Onkyo offerings, the HT-S4100 still puts out 750 watts (RMS) through its 5.1 surround speaker arrangement. The receiver includes select key features found in similar products, but foregoes...
The HTS6100/37 is found in Philips' Soundbar line--a home theater package designed to emulate surround-sound but from a single set of speakers. This "Ambisound" technology splits 5.1 surround signals into the single speaker set, which uses directional placement to accoustically mimic the effects of a discreet five-channel surround system, complete with an included subwoofer. At...
The most affordable of Sony’s BRAVIA DAV-HDX home theatre systems, the DAV-HDX265 also boasts the fewest features. While it still features a 1080p upscaling 5-CD/DVD changer with HDMI output and full 5.1 surround sound, it lacks the S-AIR wireless speaker technology of all the other players in the line (for $30 more, the DAV-HDX275...
The budget entry to Yamaha's YHT line, the YHT-390 home theatre system offers a somewhat stripped down roster of features, but the same 5.1 surround sound experience. The receiver still features both Dolby Digital and dts Digital Surround, as well as Yamaha's proprietary CinemaDSP processing, which manages each speaker individually for more accurate reproduction...
Onkyo's HT-S3100 home theatre offers the budget-minded consumer a full 5.1 surround speaker system, powerful receiver, plenty of routing options, and select technologies for optimizing the theatre experience. At its heart is a receiver that puts out 700 watts (RMS); it features Onkyo's CinemaFILTER sound processing technology and High Current Power Supply, which ensures...
The Philips HTS3264D/37 home-theater-in-a-box features five speakers, a powered subwoofer and a progressive-scan DVD player with a 12-bit digital-to-analog converter. It plays DivX, MP3, WMA and JPEG-photos, plus direct input from MP3 players and USB input from portable media, and audio support for Dolby Digital with a class "D" digital amplifier. An FM tuner...
The Philips HTS3151D/37 is a complete home theater system with five speakers and a powered subwoofer, and supports Dolby Digital, with a class "D" digital amplified. It features a progressive-scan DVD player with a 12-bit digital-to-analog converter for superior picture quality. The Philips HTS3151D/37 also is compatible with DivX, MP3, WMA and JPEG-photo display,...
Yamaha's YHT-690 home theatre system is centred on a 1-disc DVD player with 1080p upscaling via HDMI that allows for high definition viewing of standard-resolution DVDs, and pairs it with a full 5.1 surround speaker system. The receiver supports both Dolby Digital and dts Digital Surround coding, but also features Yamaha's proprietary CinemaDSP processing,...
The Sony DAV-HDX279W, part of the high-end BRAVIA brand, shares many features with the top-of-the-line DAV-HDX576WF at a lower price point. Full 5.1 surround sound, with Sony S-AIR wireless support for the rear speakers, centred on a 5-CD/DVD changer. The changer itself features 1080p upscaling, which converts standard DVD information to high-definition content through...
Samsung's HT-X50 home theatre system pairs a compact 5.1 surround speaker system with a progressive-scan 5-disc DVD changer. The space-saving satellite style speakers are wireless ready to eliminate the need for cluttered cables. The 1000 watt (RMS) receiver supports Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, and dts Digital Surround audio processing, and also features...
The Philips HTS3565D/37 is a home theater system with a range of diverse features and playback options. It features an upscaling DVD player capable of 1080p display via HDMI, it also plays DivX, WMA, MP3 and JPEG-photos. Five speakers bring 1000 watts of power, with playback of Dolby Digital, stereo and Dolby Prologic II,...
The Denon S-102 is a home theater sound system that eliminates much of the clutter typically associated with high-end systems. It features two wireless speakers and a compact subwoofer. They system uses virtual surround sound to emulate proper surround speakers using only the two front ones. The S-102 also features the ability to decode Dolby Digital,...
The Philips HTS6515D/37 is a DVD home theater system that uses simulated surround sound to provide modern home theater technology without the clutter. Using what Philips calls "Ambisound" technology, the distinguishing feature of this package is that it splits 5.1 surround into just two speakers, which then use "the combined effect of psychoacoustic phenomena, array...
Like many other Philips home-theater-in-a-box systems, the Philips HTS6500/37 uses patented technology to simulate surround sound without the clutter of having five seperate speakers. In this case, "SonoSound" technology simulates 5.1 surround sound with only two speakers "by positioning independent drivers at precise angles," with a total output of 500 watts. This system features a...
The LG LH-W550TB is a complete home theater system that functions on a 2.4Ghz wireless signal to eliminate the clutter of wiring surround speakers. It features a powered subwoofer and five speakers, along with the XTS Pro Digital Amplifier, outputting at 500 watts. The system can decode both DTS and Dolby Digital sound signals....
The Philips MCD759D/37 is a state-of-the-art home theater system that combines a range of features with a stylish design. Its five speakers and dedicated subwoofer carry 800 watts and support Dolby Digital and DTS sound. A progressive scan DVD player upconverts via HDMI, although only to 1080i and 720p. The system features a Neodymium...
The Sony BRAVIA DAV-HDX275 features the same quality components as more expensive products in the line, but scales back the features to deliver a price point that is almost half that of the top-of-the-line DAV-HDX576WF. It boasts the same 5-CD/DVD changer, with 1080p upscaling HDMI output for HD content from any media, and 1000...
The Philips HTS3566D/37 is a home theater system with a range of diverse features and playback options. It features an upscaling DVD player capable of 1080p display via HDMI, it also plays DivX, WMA, MP3 and JPEG-photos. Five speakers bring 1000 watts of power, with playback of Dolby Digital, stereo and Dolby Prologic II,...
The HTS3011/37 is one of Philips' many "home-theater-in-a-box" systems. This one comes with five speakers, a powered subwoofer, and a progressive-scan DVD player with a 12-bit digital-to-analog converter for optimal picture quality. Its 200-watt sound-system supports Dolby Digital sound, and features a Class "D" digital amplifier. The Philips HTS3011/37 offers a range of format support...
Another entry from Sony’s BRAVIA line, the DAV-HDx277WC sheds some of the features of others in the line for a focus on optimizing multi-room listening capability. The player can support up to four of Sony’s S-AIR wireless units for plug-and-play listening without any set-up. Unlike other offerings from the DAV-HDX line, the 277WC does...
The LG LH-T550SB is a home-theater-in-a-box that features five compact speakers and a powered subwoofer. Together with the XTS Pro Digital Amplifier, they output 500 watts of power. The system can decode both DTS and Dolby Digital sound signals, as well as Dolby Prologic II. The unit also features an AM/FM tuner. The DVD...
The LG LH-RH7693TF is a complete home theater system. Its five speakers can be displayed as floor-standing, disassembled as bookshelf style, or mounted to the wall to complement flat-panel displays. The system features a DVD-recorder, and a 160 GB hard drive and time-shift recording. It can record dual-layered disks as well as DVD-RAM, and...
The Sony HT-7100DH Home Theatre Component System, like the HT-7200DH features a 900-watt RMS AV receiver, but instead of the 7200’s barebones 1-disc player, the 7100 comes equipped with a 5-CD/DVD changer with HDMI output for an uncompressed signal to any attached HDTV. It also features a dedicated Digital Media Port, for accessories that...
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