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

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