Home cinema system articles

  • Harman Kardon HS 300

    29 Jun 2007 12:38 PM

    This is a superb, well designed and built system, bar the remote control.

    Specs: 5.1 , DVD player, A/V Receiver, Radio, Remote control, 5.1 Speaker Pack, DVD home theatre system, Subwoofer, Speakers , Yes , Yes

  • Jamo A102HCS11

    28 Jun 2007 11:58 AM

    Its a good looking system, but sound integration is not as good as others in this class.

    Specs: 5.1 , DVD player, DVD recorder, Radio, CD/DVD player, Remote control, Receiver, 5.1 Speaker Pack, Surround Speakers, Subwoofer, Speakers , Yes , Yes

  • Samsung HT-TXQ120T

    26 Jun 2007 2:46 PM

    The Samsung HT-TXQ120 is a rock solid audio system that rivals component-level kits in sound quality. This, however, is not the case for the video department with its just above-average visuals.

    Specs: DVD home cinema system , yes

  • Bose 3-2-1 Series II

    22 Jun 2007 1:03 PM

    This is a beautifully designed system, with great features for the price.

    Specs: 2 , Radio, Bose Media Centre, CD/DVD player, Remote control, Subwoofer , 0 , DVD, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3

  • Sony SAVS300H 6.1/7.1 speakers

    10 May 2007 5:22 PM

    For the price, these Sony speakers look great and sound OK, but the same money can get you a better set, or even a whole system.

  • Harman Kardon DVD 37

    28 Feb 2007 2:39 PM

    The Harman Kardon DVD 37 is a very good upscaling DVD player, if not as successful as a music player.

    Specs: Yes

  • CES 2007: Philips' home theatre in a speaker

    09 Jan 2007 9:12 AM

    We heard about Philips' 1.1 virtual surround system, the HTS8100 SoundBar, before CES 2007, but now that we've got the final specs, we're even more eager to give it a whirl.

  • Jamo A 102 HCS 10

    27 Nov 2006 5:21 PM

    An all-rounder DVD system that offers excellent value for money, but if MP3 features or HDMI matter to you most it may pay to hold off a little longer.

    Specs: 0 , DVD , Yes

  • Bose Lifestyle 48 Series III

    24 Oct 2006 1:04 PM

    The latest Bose Lifestyle 48 home theatre kit is more living room friendly in its third incarnation, with a smaller Accoustimass module and a centre speaker designed to complement flat panel televisions.

    Specs: DVD player, Media Centre: HDD, CD/DVD player, Remote control, Speakers , 0

  • Harman Kardon ASPIRE 235

    16 Oct 2006 3:51 PM

    High-def buffs may not dig the lack of HDMI, but Harmon Kardon's component-based kit should appeal to audio aficionados.

    Specs: 0

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  • 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: 2.1 , Front Speakers, Subwoofer

  • 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