Editors' choice home cinema

  • 8.8

    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

  • 9.1 9.5

    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 7

    Yamaha Air Xtreme YAS-71

    11 Aug 2009 11:23 AM

    The Yamaha Air Surround Xtreme sets a new standard for soundbars, it features convincing pseudo-surround and can also carry a tune.

    Specs: 2.1 , Subwoofer, Main unit , Yes

  • 8.3 8.5

    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.

  • 9.0 9.5

    Marantz SR6003

    16 Apr 2009 3:45 PM

    Marantz is back in the game with its SR6003 receiver &mdash it features up-to-date audio decoding, superb sound and drop-dead gorgeous looks.

    Specs: 7.1 , 100 W, 100 W, 3 in/2 out

  • 8.7 7.4

    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

  • 9.0 7.7

    Western Digital WD TV

    26 Nov 2008 5:11 PM

    Western Digital comes to the media streaming party with a product set to shake.

  • 9.0 7.6

    Panasonic DMP-BD35

    31 Oct 2008 4:32 PM

    Quite simply, the Panasonic BDP-BD35 is one of the most sensibly priced and best-performing stand-alone Blu-ray players on the market.

    Specs: Blu-ray , 1

  • 8.5 8.5

    Philips SoundBar HTS8140

    13 Oct 2008 5:15 PM

    If you're looking for a discrete budget system as equally at home with music as it is with movies then they don't come much better than the Philips SoundBar HTS8140.

    Specs: speakers , 1

  • 8.5 6.2

    Foxtel iQ2

    05 Jun 2008 5:55 PM

    The Foxtel iQ2 is one of the best upgrades currently available for people who've invested in a HD panel, and it will only get better.

    Specs: 320 GB, 1 , Yes

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