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3D the best thing since colour TV: Sony

Sony is kicking off its 3D push in Australia with Bravia bundles, games, movies and music videos.
Ask Us: what's the difference between active and passive 3D?

The 3D films you see at the cinema employ a different technology to the 3D coming out on new TVs. Here's an explanation of the pros and cons of each.
Panasonic 2010 plasmas do 3D, Skype and catch-up TV

Panasonic has unveiled its 2010 range of televisions and AV in Melbourne this week and it should be of no surprise to anybody that 3D was the main focus of the event.
Home cinema basics

If you're reading these words, you've probably thought about owning a home cinema for a while, or you've just bought a new TV with a home theatre in a box and you want to know how to use it.
Extreme home cinema: Most ludicrous AV set-ups ever

Welcome to CNET Australia's round-up of 10 of the most awesome (and occasionally awful) home-cinema installations on the planet.
Best home cinema devices of 2009

From Blu-ray players to home media streamers, CNET Australia looks at the best home cinema gadgets of the year.
Help me: CNET Australia's top how-to stories of 2009

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Home cinema for under $1500

You get what you pay for with HTIB systems, so if you're prepared to spend up to AU$1500 you'll achieve sound quality that will better match the picture.
Panasonic tech support through Facebook, Twitter

Customers can contact Panasonic support reps through Twitter, Facebook and YouTube to get help with fixes, further information and links to product how-to videos.
Sony 3D Blu-ray coming in 2010?

Pending final format agreement, Sony is planning on introducing 3D Blu-ray discs and players by the end of next year.
3D means new rules for directors

The rise of 3D technology for movies and television will force a change in how directors tell stories.
Panasonic's 2009 TVs are leaner and greener

Panasonic unveiled its newest television line-up which is thinner, "greener" and better performing at Cockatoo Island in Sydney yesterday.
Foxtel announces new features, upgrades website

Foxtel has upgraded its website with full-screen video and better EPG search facilities, and will be followed by new Foxtel features over the next 12 months.
B&W soundbar goes Panorama ding dong

English Hi-Fi manufacturer Bowers and Wilkins has announced its first soundbar product, which the company says will change the category in the same way the Zeppelin did iPod speakers.
CES 2009 preview: Home entertainment

For the last few years, the format war between HD DVD and Blu-ray has monopolised home entertainment coverage at CES. Now that HD DVD is dead, we can finally get back to focussing on new technology, rather than which studios are backing which format. Blu-ray should have a big presence, along with its new competitors, internet-powered video-on-demand boxes.
LG reinvents itself as audio brand

LG is taking on the big boys of hi-fi with a new range of "luxury audio" products designed by a respected audio engineer.

Reviews

Pioneer Todoroki 520

If you're after an imposing-looking system with an upgrade path then the Pioneer Todoroki 520 appears to be even better than the Sony Muteki.

Specs: Receiver, 5.1 Speaker Pack , 5.1 , 4 , No
Yamaha YSP-4100

The Yamaha YSP-4100 offers better surround effects, superior sound quality and more features than competing sound bars, but it's expensive and most buyers won't need all its functionality.

Specs: Subwoofer, Speakers , 2.1 , 4
LG FB164DAB Micro System

The LG FB164DAB is an attractive and viable audio companion to a home theatre set-up, providing integrated CD and DVD playback as well as digital radio.

Specs: speakers
JVC TH-BA1 soundbar

JVC's TH-BA1 soundbar home theatre system is affordable, easy to use and sounds better than we expected, but doesn't offer HDMI connectivity.

Specs: 2.1
LG HLB54S

The HLB54S is LG's first Blu-ray sound bar and comes with a suite of value-added extras, but is more expensive than its rivals.

Specs: DVD home cinema system , 2.1 , 2 , Yes
Denon S-5BD

The Denon S-5BD is an integrated Blu-ray home theatre system and one of the first to support the new HDMI 1.4 standard.

Specs: 3
Panasonic SC-HTB1

The Panasonic SC-HTB1 is the company's first soundbar and features two-way audio/video through a single HDMI cable.
Yamaha YHT-S400

Truly space-saving, Yamaha's YHT-S400 will no doubt appeal to those after home theatre minimalism. Thankfully, it sounds a great deal bigger and convincing than its meagre dimensions suggest.
Samsung HT-BD8200

The Samsung HT-BD8200 not only offers a likeable and easy to set-up home cinema system, it also offers audio and video of a higher standard than the price lets on.

Specs: 2.1 , 1 , Yes
Q Acoustics Q-TV2

The Q Acoustics Q-TV2 is a worthwhile upgrade for any avid television watcher, and it doesn't take up any extra room.

Specs: Front Speakers, Subwoofer , 2.1
Panasonic SC-BT207W

This is a well-featured system that will produce great looking Blu-ray and DVD images. Sound quality's generally pretty good, just don’t push it too far.

Specs: 5.1 , Yes

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