Best home cinemas

  • Oppo BDP-83 Blu-ray Player

    22 Sep 2009 10:53 AM

    With a mind-blowing feature set and superlative performance, the Oppo BDP-83 Blu-ray player could very well be the last disc spinner you'll ever need.

    Specs: Blu-ray , 1 GB, 1

  • 9.0

    Onkyo TX-NR906

    24 Feb 2009 11:09 AM

    It's not often that we fall in love with a piece of equipment, but the Onkyo TX-NR906 receiver is the answer to our technological prayers.

    Specs: 7.1 , 280 W

  • LG BD390

    23 Sep 2009 5:06 PM

    The LG BD390's combination of excellent image quality, super-fast loading times and rich features make it one of our top choices among premium stand-alone Blu-ray players.

    Specs: Blu-ray , 1 GB, 1

  • Panasonic DMP-BD60

    27 Mar 2009 10:08 AM

    The Panasonic DMP-BD60 is a capable and likeable Blu-ray player. Overall, it's a great performer and, though not the cheapest, it's worth the money.

    Specs: Blu-ray , 1

  • LG BD370

    17 Mar 2009 1:35 PM

    Cheap and very cheerful, the LG BD370 Blu-ray player is a fantastically optioned piece of blue laser finery, and a new benchmark for budget players.

    Specs: Blu-ray , 1

  • 8.5

    Roberts Stream 202

    20 May 2009 10:43 AM

    One of the most intuitive in its operation, the Roberts Stream 202 is a fine-sounding and easy-to-use portable device.

  • 8.4 8

    Pioneer VSX-1019AH

    24 Aug 2009 4:04 PM

    The Pioneer VSX-1019AH delivers an excellent feature set and outstanding sound quality for its price, making it our top mid-range A/V receiver pick so far.

    Specs: 7.1 , 170 W, 140 W, 4

  • Sennheiser HD 800

    17 Feb 2009 5:47 PM

    If you're looking for the ultimate hi-fi experience in a pair of headphones, then the Sennheiser HD 800 should be on your audition list.

  • Cambridge Audio DacMagic

    22 Jul 2009 2:42 PM

    The Cambridge Audio DacMagic is an excellent musical upgrade for CD players and DVD players alike, and could improve your PC sound as well.

  • 8.3 9

    Bose QuietComfort 15

    12 Oct 2009 10:50 AM

    While they're no bargain, the Bose QuietComfort 15s currently offer the best sound and silencing capabilities in a pair of noise-cancelling headphones.

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