Home cinema round-ups

  • CNET Australia's Melbourne Cup Form Guide

    04 Nov 2008 11:33 AM

    The "Race That Stops a Nation" is all about throwing your money around and looking good while you're doing it. For those of you who can't be trackside at Flemington, here are some ways to watch the Melbourne Cup in style.

  • James Bond in: Quantum of Sony

    29 Oct 2008 12:43 PM

    James Bond and his nemeses sure do love Sony, with the product placement continuing unabated in the latest 007 instalment. Here are some of the gadgets you'll be seeing on-screen.

  • Best 1080p projectors

    24 Jul 2008 4:41 PM

    If you're looking for the ultimate big screen experience, then try out one of these full 1080p projectors. Perfect for big screen gaming, the Games, or Ripley's Game.

  • Best receivers under $1500

    28 Apr 2008 9:30 AM

    AV receivers are the central hub of any home theatre system, and so we look at the best receivers available for under AU$1500.

  • Best 'home theatre in a box' systems

    22 Feb 2008 12:30 PM

    You've finally taken the plunge and invested in a large screen TV, but found out pretty much straight away that the sound is thin and not deserving of the term "home theatre". So where to next?

  • 2007: The best of home theatre

    28 Dec 2007 1:45 PM

    We pick our favourite A/V gear released in the past year -- from televisions to disk players and even to a particular high-def games console.

  • Father's Day Gift Guide

    17 Aug 2007 4:47 PM

    Sure, you can always go the tie or cologne route (again), but if you want to really put a smile on Dad's dial, make sure the present he unwraps has tech inside.

  • Top 5 upscaling DVD players

    29 Jun 2007 5:14 PM

    Why upgrade to Blu-ray when you can get high-definition performance out of your existing collection with one of these upscaling DVD players?

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Reviews

  • Sonos ZonePlayer S5

    The ZonePlayer S5 shrinks the Sonos streaming music experience down to a compact single-speaker system with great sound, which you can control from any iPhone or iPod Touch.

    Where to buy? Check price listings

  • Asus HP-100U Dolby Headphone Set

    Gamers with a penchant for very loud explosions will like the HP-100U, but those who want distinct audio levels will want to listen elsewhere.

    Specs: Headphones

    Where to buy? Check price listings

  • Denon AVR-790

    The Denon AVR-790 is a fully featured midrange AV receiver with standout upconverted video quality, although it's held back by some subpar design issues and average sound quality.

    Specs: 7.1 , 4

    Where to buy? Check price listings