Home cinema system articles

  • Look, Ma - No wires: Home cinema kits with wireless speakers

    13 Sep 2005 1:34 PM

    Eliminate some of those pesky cables from your surround-sound set up with these "wireless" home cinema systems.

  • Panasonic SC-HT880W

    01 Sep 2005 12:28 PM

    If 1000W sounds like a lot of power, you're not wrong. Many pubs don't pump out that much wattage with their stage PAs, but 1000W is exactly what you get in your very own living room with the Panasonic SC-HT880W.

    Specs: DVD player, Speakers, Wireless surround module , CD, DVD, CD-R, HDCD, SVCD, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, Video CD, DVD-Audio

  • TV: LCD vs. DLP vs. plasma

    22 Aug 2005 2:11 PM

    High definition TVs are expensive. CNET helps you do your research before you commit on what type to buy.

  • Denon DHT-500

    15 Jun 2005 11:03 AM

    Denon's panache for design and performance pulls through on this modest home cinema system, which is well worth the money.

    Specs: DVD home cinema system , Player

  • KEF KIT 100 Instant Theatre

    24 May 2005 11:23 AM

    KEF's luxurious Instant Theatre makes believable surround from a pair of speakers.

    Specs: DVD player, Subwoofer, Speakers , CD, DVD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-RW

  • Bose 3.2.1 GS DVD Home Entertainment System

    09 May 2005 12:03 PM

    Bose's new home theatre system promises serious performance from a compact package.

    Specs: Subwoofer, Speakers

  • LG LH-W5100 Wireless Home Theatre

    12 Apr 2005 4:23 PM

    LG's LH-W5100 wireless home theatre system will reduce the clutter in your living room, but is it worth the premium you're paying?

    Specs: Combined DVD player/amp , CD, DVD VIDEO, DVD AUDIO, VCD, SVCD, CD-R,RW and MP3

  • Yamaha aims high and low

    08 Apr 2005 11:32 AM

    Yamaha is aiming to entice more consumers into the world of home theatre, introducing several products in its 2005 range for the budget conscious.

  • Yamaha YHT-165S

    07 Apr 2005 11:26 AM

    If you already have a decent DVD player and are keen to move into proper home theatre territory, then Yamaha's YHT-165S home theatre kit could be a good option.

    Specs: A/V Receiver , DVD optional

  • Mirage Nanosat surround sound speaker system

    04 Mar 2005 9:51 PM

    The Mirage Nanosat surround system delivers big sound from such a small system.

    Specs: Surround sound speaker system

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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