Sony HTCT500 3.1 Speaker System with Complete Built-In A/V Receiver

Technical Details
  • 50mm deep soundbar with left, right and center channels
  • Subwoofer with 400 watt onboard amplifier and built in A/V receiver
  • S-AIR wireless technology
  • Two HDMI inputs
  • One HDMI output
  • Component video inputs
  • Several audio input options

Customer Review

The Sony HT-CT500 is a simple 3.1 surround sound home theatre system offered by Sony. This system is comprised of 2 seperate components; a 50mm deep soundbar and subwoofer. The soundbar can be wall mounted or attached to a TV stand, and is split into a left, right and center section, giving the 3.1 surround sound effect.

The subwoofer has a 400 watt onboard amplifier and A/V receiver built in. Sony's S-AIR wireless technology allows wireless audio to be transmitted about 160 feet. The system handles 1080p sources with two HDMI inputs, and one HDMI output, as well as component video inputs and several audio inputs. The system performs up-conversion of all video inputs to the HDMI out, meaning there will only be one cable required to attach to your...read more

Sony BRAVIA DAV-HDX589W 5.1-Channel Theater System


Technical Details
  • 5.1-channel surround sound
  • 1000 W total output power
  • S-AIR compatibility (includes S-AIR rear speakers and receiver/amp)
  • 5-disc CD/DVD changer
  • iPod dock
  • Floor-standing speakers
  • MP3 playback
  • 1080p DVD upscaling

Customer Review
The DAV-HDX589W is a mid-range model in Sony's BRAVIA line of home theater systems. Of Sony's current DVD surround sound systems, it has the greatest out-of-the-box wireless capabilities, with S-AIR rear speakers and a receiver/amplifier enabling the two rear speakers to function wirelessly, without the purchase of add-ons.

Wireless functionality can also be extended to the other speaker units, or to other rooms, but only with the purchase of additional S-AIR products. The 1000W, 5.1-channel system is otherwise similar to other models in the line, with floor-standing front speakers, a 5-disc CD/DVD changer, an iPod dock for easy music playback in...read more

Onkyo TX-SR607 7.2-Channel A/V Surround Home Theater Receiver


Technical Details
  • 7.2 AV Receiver w/90-watts per Channel
  • Faroudja DCDI Edge w/1080i Upscaling
  • WRAT Audio Technology
  • Second Zone Functionality
  • Dolby Digital Plus, TrueHD
  • Dolby DTS-HD Master Audio
  • Dolby ProLogic Iiz
  • Six HDMI Inputs
  • Two Component Video Inputs
  • Five Composite Video Inputs
  • Three Digital Audio Inputs

Customer Review

The Onkyo TX-SR607 is a 7.2-channel AV receiver released in late March 2009 to supercede of the Onkyo TX-SR606. Most notably, it is the first receiver to feature the Dolby ProLogic IIz sound processing format. A step up from the Onkyo TX-SR507, the Onkyo TX-SR607 home theater AV receiver adds ProLogic IIz , and Faroudja DCDI Edge for 1080i upscaling from analog to HDMI. The Onkyo TX-SR607 retails for...read more

JVC NXPN7 Portable Audio System (with Dual iPod Docks)

Technical Details
  • iPhone 3G compatible
  • Video Output
  • AM/FM
  • Two iPod chargers
  • 3-Program Clock/Timer
  • Remote Control
  • Tuner, Audio Input
  • Total Power: 15 watts
  • Sound Turbo option
  • Multi-color LED

Customer Review

The JVC NX-PN7 iPod and iPhone Audio system is a "Dual Play" system. That means it can play and charge two iPods -- a perfect feature for someone with both an iPhone and an iPod or for a household with more than one music lover. It also includes video output which means it can act as a go between for the iPod video and a larger screen. The speakers, though described as full range, do not include subwoofers and are not going to be good as a more expensive audio system...read more

Yamaha TSX-130BL Desktop Audio System (with iPod Dock)

Technical Details
  • Integrated iPod Dock
  • CD Player
  • MP3 Full Support
  • Remote Control
  • AM/FM Radio
  • Alarm Clock
  • USB Port

Customer Review

The Yamaha TSX-130 is a desktop audio system designed to deliver rich and powerful audio from portable music players. A step up from the TSX-120, the Yamaha TSX-130 adds along a CD player for CD-R & CD-RW playback, a USB port on the top panel for connecting to USB portable players, and full support for MP3 media files. Like its predecessor, the TSX-130 features an integrated iPod dock that plays music, recharges iPods, and boasts a remote control for convenient changing of songs.

Additional features of the Yamaha TSC-130 include an AM/FM radio with 30 station presets, an alarm clock with dual alarm functions, two 3-1/8” speakers that each outfit 15W, bass reflex ports for enhanced bass dispersion, and four DSP modes, including normal, mild, heavy, and live. The Yamaha TSX-130 retails for $449.95 and comes with a ...read more

Sony HTSS360 Blu-ray Disc Player Home Theater System

Technical Details
  • 5.1-Channel Home Theater System
  • 4 Surround Sound Speakers
  • 1 Center Channel
  • 1 Subwoofer
  • HDMI Active Intelligence
  • BRAVIA Sync
  • Microphone (Included)
  • Digital Cinema Auto Calibration
  • 1000W RMS Power Rating

Customer Review

The Sony HT-SS360 is a 5.1-channel home theater system consisting of an A/V receiver, four surround sound speakers, one center channel, and a subwoofer. The receiver is outfitted with 3 HDMI inputs for 1080p content; included also is HDMI Active Intelligence, which automatically detects and receives the best video/audio signals from connected devices.

Unique about this device is its BRAVIA Sync, created by Sony to allow control of all BRAVIA-compatible devices via a single HDMI cable (sold separately). Additional features of the Sony HT-SS360 include a microphone, Digital Cinema Auto Calibration and ...read more

Logitech Squeezebox Boom All-In-One Wi-Fi Internet Radio

Technical Details
  • 2 x 15W digitally amplified speakers, use your own subwoofer or listen with headphones
  • includes access to SqueezeNetwork (including services such as Pandora, Rhapsody, Sirius, Last.fm, Slacker, MP3tunes, RadioTime, Radio IO and Live365.)
  • utilizes the free and open source SqueezeCenter server software for streaming music off of your own PC
  • supports a wide array of formats: MP3, FLAC, WMA, WMA Lossless, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, and AIFF
  • features advanced alarm clock functionality: dimming screen, 7-day wakeup music schedule, backup battery

Customer Review

Introduced in late August 2008, the Squeezebox Boom is a networked alarm clock from Logitech. Featuring the same usability of a regular Squeezebox, the Boom streams music off of a PC with the open source SqueezeCenter installed.

Without the advanced analogue and digital connections as the Classic, the Boom opts for two built in high quality speakers and the ability for the user to use the headphone jack as a subwoofer signal cable for those interested in using the boom as a high fidelity stereo system.

Great for those sick of low quality speakers and static-y reception on conventional alarm clocks, the Boom replaces the build-your-own-system philosophy of the ...read more

Onkyo HT-S9100THX 7.1 Channel Receiver and Speaker Package

Technical Details
  • 7.1 channel home theater system
  • Total system power: 1200 Watt (130 x 7 + 290)
  • Onkyo HT-R960 (similar to TX-SR606) a/v receiver
    • 4 x HDMI inputs
    • high-definition audio decoding (Dolby TrueHD, dts HD MA)
    • support for 1080p Blu-ray
    • 130 Watts / channel
    • Faroudja DCDi analog upscaling to 1080i

Customer Review

The Onkyo HT-S9100THX is the flagship model from Onkyo's 2008 lineup of home theater systems. The HT-S9100THX in essence is a THX-certified version of the stepdown Onkyo HT-S7100, with an upgraded speaker package.

This home theater in a box includes the Onkyo HT-R960 a/v receiver (very similar to the Onkyo TX-SR606) with 7 speakers, and a 290 Watt, 12", front-firing sub-woofer, and an iPod dock. The receiver can deliver 130 Watts per channel of power, decodes Dolby TrueHD and dts HD-MA, 4 x HDMI inputs, and analog video upconversion to 1080i over ...read more

Onkyo TX-SR876 7.1 Channel Home Theater AV Receiver

Technical Details
  • 7.1 channel a/v receiver with THX Ultra2 Plus certification
  • 140 Watts / channel into 8 Ohms @ 0.05% THD
  • 4 x HDMI 1.3a inputs with audio processing
  • decodes high-definition audio (dts HD-MA, Dolby TrueHD)
  • Audyssey Dynamic Volume
  • Audyssey Dynamic EQ
  • 1080p video uscaling using Silicon Optix HQV Reon-VX
  • 7.1 analog pre-outs
  • bridgeable or bimampable fronts speakers by reassigning rear-surrounds to front

Customer Review
The Onkyo TX-SR876 is a an upcoming 7.1 channel A/V receiver with THX Ultra2 Plus certification expected to be released September 9, 2008 for a retail price of $1799.99. This receiver supercedes the 2007's popular Onkyo TX-SR875. This receiver features 4 x HDMI 1.3a inputs, high-definition audio decoding of DTS HD-MA and Dolby TrueHD, and video upscaling to 1080p, using it's built-in Silicon Optix HQV Reon-VX chipset.

It features 140 Watts / channel of power in 8 Ohms at 0.05% THD. Notably, the TX-SR876 adds Audyssey's Dynamic EQ and Dynamic Volume audio processing to achieve fuller sound at lower listening levels while keeping listening levels steady (for loud TV commercials for example). This processing was not present in the previous generation TX-SR875. It also adds the HD Radio that ...read more

Onkyo HT-S3200 5.1 Channel Home Entertainment System

Technical Details
  • Total 660W (110 W / channel) with a Powerfull 8-inch Subwoofer
  • Three 1080p capable HDMI inputs (V1.3a Pass-Thru*)
  • Audyssey Dynamic Volume™ to Maintain Optimal Listening Level

Customer Review

The Onkyo HT-S3200 is an entry level 5.1-channel receiver/speaker package announced March 2009. This is for those folks who want to have a home theater experience at a moderate price range ($379).

It has 3 HDMI™ pass-thru inputs for high-definition video, this allows Blu-ray Disc, DVD, broadcast, and gaming sources to plug in. It has tailored audio performance via a full suite of Audssey technologies, including Audyssey EQ™, Audyssey Dynamic EQ™, and Audyssey Dynamic Volume™.

It integrates with iPod® or MP3 player via a front-panel input, and has Onkyo’s new DSP modes for gaming: Rock, Sports, Action, or...read more

Altec Lansing inMotion iM600 Portable Speaker System

Technical Details
  • Can be used with the most of the iPod model ranges
  • Crisp and rich audio quality
  • Glossy black external casing
  • Good batter lifespan - up to 7 hours of music playback
  • Dimensions: 11 x 1.7 x 6 (W x D x H) inches
  • Weight: 2.1lbs

Customer Review

I visited an audio outlet near my home and tested out close to a dozen of portable sound systems before making this purchase. Many of the more expensive sound systems, such as Bose, sound a little better but this Altec Lansing model does pack quite a punch for its price and size.

The bass was surprisingly strong, and other features such as the iPod dock and the FM tuner works really well. This is a wonderful speaker unit for the price conscious, so long as you keep your expectations realistic.

Nevertheless, this model is not without its flaws. I am not too sure about this, but I don't think that it support iPhones. It has also...read more

Energy Take Classic Home Entertainment System (5.1 channel)

Technical Details
  • 4 gloss black 2-way satellite speakers
  • 1 gloss black center channel
  • 200 watt subwoofer with front firing port and 8" driver and patented Ribbed Elliptical Surround(TM)
  • Perfect for a large or small space surround sound solution
  • Wall mountable

Customer Review

Before purchasing the Energy Take classic I had some experience with the POLK RM705 and the Klipsch Quintet III sound systems. The latter two didn't really live up to to my expectations so I decided to get the Take classic. I came highly recommended from one of my buddies and after playing a couple of DVDs and CDs on it, I was sold!

First of all it sounded very good for a system of its size. The sound produced were crisp and rich, very much like those of extremely expensive, high-end systems. I mounted the satellite speakers on the walls and the sub-woofer was just ...read more

Logitech Squeezebox Duet (WiFi Internet Radio & Network Music Receiver)


Technical Details
  • Easy setup for wireless networks
  • "Always-on" Internet Radio, powered by SqueezeNetwork, lets you tune in to Internet Radio streams even when the home PC is switched off
  • Quick selection from hundreds of Internet Radio streams offered by Logitech's partners
  • 64 MB NAND programmable flash
  • 64 MB high-speed RAM
  • True 802.11g wireless networking

Customer Review

The Slim Devices Squeezebox Duet is a remote controllable, Wi-Fi Internet Radio/Music streaming receiver. The item consists of a portable remote control with 2.4 inch color display, charging dock, and receiver box.

Stream Internet radio stations from services such as Pandora, Rhapsody, SIRIUS and Slacker and browse playlists, albums, artists, and more. A wireless router is not needed when using the Squeezenetwork's unique internet service. Streaming from a computer or ethernet device is supported so you can also play music from...read more

Sony MHC-EC79i Mini Hi-Fi Shelf System (with Integrated iPod Dock 380W)

Technical Details
  • Built in iPod dock
  • Charge and control your iPod while docked
  • CD and CD/RW player
  • Radio tuner with 30 radio station presets
  • iPod control from the hi-fi remote

Customer Review

The MHC-EC79i mini hi-fi is the perfect sound system to liven a space. With a total of 380 watts of audio power, it can easily fill the room with rich and crisp sounds. Thanks to its intergrated iPod dock, you can no play music directly from your iPod. When docked, the your iPod will not only be charged, but u can control your iPod by using the system's remote control. Like many sound systems, this model comes with a radio tuner where you can save up to 30 presets. This is a simple, yet powerful sound system that produced very ...read more

Sony MHC-EC79i

Philips HTS3544 Home Theater System with iPod Connectivity

Technical Details
  • Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound
  • 1000 watts
  • Plays DVD, DivX, WMA, Mp3, CD, and Picture CD formats
  • HDMI, S-Video, component, and composite video outputs
  • Integrated iPod dock
  • Built in USB Port

Customer Review

For the price, this model is quite a bargain. It has all the usual home theater system and a few surprises. I especially love the fact that it can view DivX movies as I have tonnes of movies that i have downloaded online in that format. The USB port in front of the unit is also very handy for plugging it a thumb drive or external hard drive. The iPod dock works really well. You can also use the remote control to control the ...read more

Onkyo SKS-HT540 7.1 Channel Home Theater Speaker System

Technical Details
  • 7.1-Channel Home Theater System
  • Two 5” Front Satellites
  • One Dual 5” Center
  • Four 3-1/8” Surrounds
  • One 10” Subwoofer
  • 1140W Total Power

Customer Review

The Onkyo SKS-HT540 is a 7.1-channel home theater system engineered for working with DVD players and home-theater receivers. It features two 5” front satellites, one dual 5” center, four 3-1/8” surrounds, and a 10”, 230W subwoofer. All together, the SKS-HT540 outputs 1140W of power across an extra-wide 55Hz-50kHz frequency range, giving it the powerful dynamics needed for an at-home cinematic experience. In addition, all the SKS-HT540’s surround speakers are wall-mountable, allowing users to customize their home setup as desired. It should be noted that the SKS-HT540’s subwoofer boasts only a single RCA line-level input, therefore requiring a receiver with either a subwoofer output jack or ...read more

Bose 161 Speaker System


Technical Details
  • Articulated Array® speaker design with precisely positioned drivers provides a large, consistent sound field.
  • Stereo Everywhere® speaker performance produces balanced stereo sound over a wide area. The result of proprietary Bose technologies, these stereo speakers let you enjoy balanced sound throughout the listening area, unlike conventional home audio speakers that radiate sound mostly in a single direction.
  • Twiddler® drivers use proprietary technology to generate more air movement from a small enclosure. They deliver the kind of performance you'd expect from much larger speakers, making it possible to enjoy rich low-frequency sound from smaller speakers.

Customer Review

The Bose 161 speakers are bookshelf design speakers at the low end of the Direct/Reflecting series. They are small bookshelf stereo speakers with a streamlined design that works with both stereo and home theater components. Reviewers praise the versatility of these little ones, able to function in a home theater system or as stereo speakers. Featuring Stereo Everywhere® speaker performance produces balanced stereo sound over a wide area and with Twiddler® drivers making it possible to enjoy rich low- ...read more

Polk Audio I-Sonic Entertainment System 2

Technical Details
  • HD radio tuner
  • iTunes Tagging
  • Four compact speakers (within the unit)
  • Fill the room with 3D surround sound
  • Built-iniPod dock behind sliding door
  • iPod charges while it is docked on the station

Customer Review

Although I am no stranger to compact sound systems (having reviewed hundreds of them) and I am still surprised at how good this tiny little system sounds. The audio quality was comparible to many more expensive sound systems.

It has a single wire that serves as an anthenna for the HD radio tuner (the HD radio was fantastic). I can also tag songs that i hear on the radio so that i can download/buy them later through ...read more

Philips MC235B Flat Wall Mountable Micro Shelf System

Technical Details
  • Slim design
  • Can be mounted on the wall or placed on a desk/table top
  • CD player and radio tuner
  • 10 watts of audio power.

Customer Review

I was shopping around for a compact sound system for my bed room when I stumbled upon the Phillips MC235B. The first thing that I noticed was its good looks. It has a very clean and contemporary look. It is also pretty slim, and looks good when mounted on the wall. After testing it out, I purchased a unit and brought it back home. It now rests on my bedside. The speakers are detachable so that you can place the speakers in different locations. Its compact design fits perfectly on my bed side table without taken up too much space. It is also ...read more

Bose Wave Music System

Technical Details:

  • Bold and Stylish designs
  • Powerful audio performance. Can serve as the main audio system for the room.
  • Clean, button-free interface.
  • Compact, user-friendly remote

Customer Reviews:

Bose has an infamous reputation for producing 'high-end' (and high priced) audio systems. Although you would think that they produce some of the best audio quality in the market, experts gave mixed reviews on Bose's sound systems.

As someone who has never owned a Bose unit before, I have a neutral impression on this Brand. I first came across a Bose product at my office. It was the Bose Wave Music system. I was completely blown away by the audio quality. This tiny little music player can produce rich and crisp sounds that could fill the entire conference room in my office. It was ...read more

Sony HTCT100 Sound Bar with Sub-Woofer


Technical Details
  • 3.1 virtual surround sound at 150 watts RMS
  • HDMI input and output
  • BRAVIA Sync for use with Sony BRAVIA HDTVs
  • Digital Media Port for use with PCs, iPods, and Bluetooth devices

Customer Review

The Sony HT-CT100 offers virtual surround sound via a centre speaker and a subwoofer and powerful digital signal processing technology. It sports 3 HDMI A/V inputs as well as a Digital Media Port for connecting to PCs, iPods, and Bluetooth devices. It also features Sony BRAVIA Sync, which allows it to synchronize with an attached Sony BRAVIA HDTV and simplify processes that would have otherwise required several remotes...read more

Panasonic SC-PT760 Deluxe 5 DVD Home Theater System

Technical Details
  • 5-disc upconverting DVD player with HDMI
  • 5.1 surround sound (1000 watts RMS)
  • Kelton subwoofer and special design tall rear speakers (wireless option)
  • Supports multi-room listening
  • iPod-ready
  • VIERA Link for owners of Panasonic VIERA HDTVs

Product Review

Panasonic's SC-PT760 home theatre system pairs a 5-disc DVD player with 1000 watts (RMS) of 5.1 surround sound. The player features a 1080p upscaling function that allows viewing of standard definition picture in full 1080p high definition via HDMI cable, for maximum picture quality with high definition TVs. The matched speakers feature a tall, slim design in the rear (with a wireless option) and a Kelton Subwoofer; with Panasonic's Whisper-Mode Surround technology, these speakers promise a rich and dynamic surround experience, even at low volumes. Also available, though sold separately, is Panasonic's wireless multi-room speaker kit, which allows for wireless listening from any room. The SC-PT760 also includes and iPod dock for home listening, and Panasonic's VIERA Link, which allows the user to...read more

Samsung HT-Z310T 5.1-Channel Home Theater Surround Sound System

Technical Details
  • 5.1-channel single disc changer home theater surround sound system
  • Equipped with 4 satellite speakers (fronts and rears)
  • Total power output: 1000 watts
  • Comes with Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic and DTS system
  • FM/RDS tuner included
  • Compatible with: CD/CD-R/CD-RW, DVD/DVD-+R/DVD-+RW, MP3, JPEG Viewer, DVD-Audio, WMA
  • Video up-scale: Yes, 1080p
  • Audio processing: Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS
  • Connectivity: HDMI-CEC, Wireless ready, USB HOST, HDMI Out, SCART Out, Audio Inputs, Optical Inputs

Product Review

The Samsung HT-Z310 is a complete home theater system. The surround sound system delivers a total power output of 1000 watts from a 5.1 speaker system. The entire system has 12 components including an AV receiver, DVD player, digital player, speakers, and a docking station for iPods. Reviewers claim that it can playback just about any audio input imaginable from digital files like MP-3 and WMA to CD's and DVD's, FM radio from the built-in tuner, and MPEG-2 and MPEF-4 digital audio found on Div-X movie files. The video player outputs at 480p,720p, and 1080p. The HT-Z310 is wireless ready with multiple connectivity options and supports Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic and DTS Surrond sound technologies. You can now insert DVDs and CDs that have DivX movies downloaded from your computer and watch them on your TV with this SAMSUNG home theater system. One extra positive feature is ...read more

Sony DAV-HDX275 BRAVIA 5-Disc DVD/CD Player 5.1 Channel Home Theater System


Technical Details
  • Supports S-AIR wireless speakers for multi-room playback (not included)
  • Upconverting 5-CD/DVD changer with HDMI output
  • Automatically calibrates audio to optimize sound quality
  • BRAVIA Sync feature for owners of Sony BRAVIA HDTVs

Product Review

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 watts of full 5.1 surround sound, as well as the BRAVIA Sync feature for simplified playback when paired with a Sony BRAVIA HDTV, and Sony’s Digital Media Port digital media management system. The DAV-HDX275 also comes with an iPod dock, and supports all the ...read more
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