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AskMen.com May 30, 2002 Christian Lander |
How To: Set Up A Home Theater System There's almost nothing stopping you from quickly and easily setting up a home theater system for a reasonable price... |
Home Theater November 15, 2001 |
Onkyo Breaks Price Barrier with Bundled System Onkyo has introduced a very affordable complete home theater system, with surround-sound receiver, DVD/CD player, and multichannel speakers... |
Home Theater June 9, 2003 |
Integra's DTR-6.4 THX Select Receiver An increasing number of home theater enthusiasts are adapting the Super Audio Compact Disc and DVD-Audio formats. Many also have "whole-house" or distributed A/V systems. Integra has introduced a versatile, affordable receiver designed with just such movie-and-music fans in mind. |
Home Theater June 20, 2002 |
Onkyo Envision Theater Do you have an apartment, condominium, guesthouse, or mother-in-law suite where you'd like to install a low-cost home theater system? If you've got a monitor, Onkyo can supply the rest in one affordable package. |
Home Theater December 20, 2002 |
Onkyo TX-SR800 If you've been considering a move to 7.1 surround sound, Onkyo has a receiver that might be just what you're looking for. |
Home Theater September 24, 2001 |
Marantz SR7200: Surround Sound for Movies, Music A good audio/video receiver is the solution for many home theater fans. Marantz has introduced a multichannel unit that seems to offer everything that most folks could want... |
PC World August 2004 |
Home Theater in a Box These five all-in-one systems pack cinema-style sound, DVD players, and more--just add popcorn, a big-screen TV, and your favorite movie. |
Home Theater June 21, 2001 |
Onkyo's TX-DS696 Receiver Does High-Def Many home theater receivers have excellent audio capabilities, but not many boast state-of-the-art video features. Onkyo has changed that with its TX-DS696, a home theater receiver with component video switching and the ability to mix and match composite and S-video components... |
Home Theater July 22, 2002 |
Onkyo 1ST with 6.1 HTiB Onkyo USA continues to push the performance envelope for affordable home theater systems. Its new 6.1-channel "Home Theater in a Box" claims to be the industry's first affordable six-channel system. |
Home Theater March 11, 2002 |
AT P-2000: Do-it-all Processor/Preamp Looking for a great home theater preamp that won't break the bank? Atlantic Technology's new A/V preamplifier/processor will perform flawlessly with "every consumer surround-sound processing format currently known to man," at only $1699... |
Home Theater December 3, 2003 |
Rotel RSDX-02 This all-in-one player/receiver is a perfect centerpiece for modestly sized systems. Unlike low-quality DVD-receivers, the new RSDX-02 features plenty of power and simple, flexible operation. |
PC World September 2005 Kalpana Ettenson |
Surround Sound in a Box Skeptics might disagree, but it's possible to get great sound from a one-box unit. These four options save space and reduce hassles. |
Home Theater August 2007 Darryl Wilkinson |
Onkyo TX-SR605 A/V Receiver Behind its average-looking facade lies a feature and performance package that should put the Onkyo TX-SR605 on the short list of anyone who's currently in the market for a mid-priced AV receiver. |
Home Toys February 2006 |
Media Center Audio System Logitech Z-5450 Digital Wireless 5.1 Surround System Logitech, combining its expertise in wireless technology with its leadership in high-performance multimedia speakers, has delivered an original new surround-sound speaker design that solves the unsightly cord problem without adding any additional components. |
This Old House David Seiter |
Setting Up a Home Theater The room, the gear, the installation -- here's what you need to know |
Home Theater September 10, 2002 |
Home-theater-in-a-box Takes Off The past year has been a boom time for the home theater industry. One huge growth area has been so-called "home-theater-in-a-box" (HTiB) systems, typically a package with disc player, surround sound receiver, five speakers and powered subwoofer -- typically priced at under $1000. |
Home Theater July 2001 Steve Baldwin |
Philips SACD 1000 SACD/DVD-Video Player The Philips SACD 1000 ushers SACD into the world of multichannel audio. Does this bring the high-resolution format closer to DVD-Audio or drive them farther apart? |
Home Theater June 2007 Darryl Wilkinson |
Onkyo HT-SR800 Home Theater in a Box Onkyo's new $599 HT-SR800 7.1-channel Home Theater System is a system for anyone interested in a system with serious substance rather than fancy fluffiness. |
PC Magazine October 17, 2005 Michael Kobrin |
Pioneer XW-HT1 Digital Wireless Speaker System The XW-HT1 adds value to any home theater that doesn't already include a true surround speaker setup. |
Home Theater April 20, 2004 |
Onkyo TX-SR502 Get more for your money with this budget 6.1-channel home theater receiver. |
Home Theater October 23, 2002 |
Integra's 5.1 DVD Receiver Simplicity is a good thing, especially when it comes to installing home theater in a small room. Integra has introduced the DSR-7.3, a one-piece electronic system compatible with any 5.1 speaker array and video display. |
Home Theater July 2005 Chris Chiarella |
Sherwood Hollywood at Home VR-670 Home-Theater-in-a-Box The stereo and enhanced listening modes are spacious and enjoyable but the video reproduction could look better. |
Home Toys February 2006 Bob Hetherington |
Jamo 775 HCS 4 Speaker System Powered by Their AVR-793 Receiver This Jamo system is terrific and gives all of the quality and punch that one would expect and desire in a home theater audio setup. |
Home Theater September 10, 2002 |
Marantz DV8300: All-Formats Disc Player Home theater fans and music lovers have been praying for a high-quality single-box disc player that will handle every optical disc format now available. Marantz may have answered their prayers with the introduction of the DV8300. |
Home Theater May 2004 |
Five for Five Five great home theater systems for $5,000. |
Home Theater July 31, 2001 HT Staff |
Sony Ships "DVD Dream Systems" Intended for music and movie fans with space and/or design constraints, the Dream Systems combine multi-channel receivers and multi-format disc players in one unit, with a powered subwoofer and five matching speakers. |
Home Theater May 30, 2001 |
Polk Audio Ups Price:Performance Ante with DS 7660 System Not everyone wants or needs a cost-no-object home theater. Many movie fans are completely content with affordable systems, and companies like Polk Audio are working hard to keep them happy... |
Home Theater May 2007 Darryl Wilkinson |
Denon DHT-487DV Home Theater in a Box In spite of the painful remote control and a few other oddities, this is one of the better HTIB systems you can buy for under $700. |
Home Theater October 2, 2001 |
ICBM Improves Surround-sound Bass Recognizing that many home theater fans have satellite-and-subwoofer systems, or systems that don't go very low, Durham, NH-based Outlaw Audio has introduced an add-on device to send the bass where it will sound the best: from the subwoofer... |
PC World October 2002 Tom Manelli |
External Audio Enhancers Miss the Mark Two new products can connect a PC to a stereo receiver, but the results are disappointing. |
Home Theater November 2006 Adrienne Maxwell |
Panasonic TH-42PX60U Plasma HDTV, SA-XR57 A/V Receiver, DMR-EH55 DVR/DVD Recorder, and SB-TP100 Speaker System When utilized to its fullest, HDMI can offer the best of both worlds: uncompressed audio and video signals and intelligent, two-way communication over a single cable. |
Home Theater October 16, 2002 |
Yamaha RX-Z1 Not to be outdone by the ultra-high-end crowd, Yamaha has introduced the RX-Z1, a feature-laden home theater receiver with all the power and flexibility most users could want. |
Home Theater May 2005 Robert Scott |
Panasonic DMR-E75V DVD/VHS Player This combo unit lets you copy VHS tapes to DVD, and vice versa, and watch either format from a single device. |
Home Theater February 13, 2004 |
Coming Attractions Pioneer's new VSX-D814 A/V receiver and Philips has introduced their new MX6000i Streamium home theater system. |
Home Toys April 2006 Steve Faber |
Home Theater Design and Construction Part 5 Time to Start Shopping -- The equipment you decide to purchase should be based on your sources, performance requirements and budget. Here's what to look for. |
Home Theater July 6, 2001 |
Pioneer DV-38A: Progressive Scan Video and DVD-A Pioneer Electronics continues to refine audio and video performance with its new generation of DVD players. The $2000 DV-38A is the company's effort to combine high-resolution sound and image at an upscale but not unattainable price.. |
Home Theater July 2006 Chris Chiarella |
Cambridge SoundWorks SurroundWorks 200 Virtual Home Theater System If you are seriously tight on space, want super-simple setup, and the finer points of audio and video are not of primary importance, the SurroundWorks 200 might be the ticket. |
Home Theater November 2001 |
The Good, The Better, & the Best We construct the best home theater systems at three price points: $1,500, $3,000, and $5,000... |
PC World September 25, 2007 Dan Tynan |
The Sound of Things to Come This year, high-def audio. Next year, the connected receiver. Before long, we will all be surrounded by sound. |
Popular Mechanics July 2005 Lawson Wong |
Surround Sound Showdown Getting 3D acoustics at home is a tough challenge. Can virtual systems keep up with multispeaker setups in a listening test? |
AskMen.com |
Home Theater Systems For Under $300 Samsung HT-TQ85... Panasonic SC-HT940... JVC TH-C30... Philips HTS6500... Panasonic SC-HT640W... |
Home Toys April 2004 Richard G. Elen |
Down the Bottom End Bass Management attempts to insure that bass is sent to speakers that can handle it, but it is often misunderstood. This article introduces the subject, and points out some pitfalls for the unwary. |
Home Theater October 4, 2004 Darryl Wilkinson |
HD Disc Format Orgs Sound Off On Sound The soundtrack of the HD future on disc is here now (at least in a backwards compatible kind of way). |
Home Theater May 22, 2001 |
Classe Debuts Preamp/surround Processor A recent addition is Classe's SSP-30, a preamp/processor that allows separate routing of audio and video signals, so that one source can be heard in another room while a film is being watched in the home theater... |
Home Theater June 27, 2001 |
Myryad Processor Decodes DVD-A, SACD The surround processor is the heart of every high-end home theater system. Good ones, like Myryad Systems' MDP500, have flexibility built in for unanticipated new formats... |
Home Theater June 2005 Adrienne Maxwell |
Harman/Kardon CP 35 Home Theater System The CP 35 home theater system features four distinct Harman/Kardon products, which provides more choices in how you set up and use the gear. |
Home Theater April 2002 Chris Lewis |
Yamaha RX-V2200 A/V Receiver I can't tell you that it's the right receiver for you, but I can tell you that, once you're ready for the deeper end of the price pool -- around $1000 -- the RX-V2200 should be on your list... |
Home Theater December 2007 Kim Wilson |
Yamaha YSP-4000 Digital Sound Projector The Yamaha YSP-4000 Digital Sound Projector is a simple solutions to the typical monolith speaker. |
Home Theater October 2007 Kim Wilson |
Pioneer Elite VSX-91TXH AV Receiver The Pioneer Elite VSX-91TXH AV receiver is a a worthy choice for any small to moderate sized home theater. |
PC World February 2004 Michael Gowan |
Audio Nirvana: Cards to Speakers The right combination of speakers and sound card can yield amazing PC audio. We tested five speaker sets and four cards. |