Home cinema

  • 8.1

    Samsung HT-BD8200

    20 Nov 2009 2:59 PM

    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

  • 8.1

    Kogan Blu-ray Player BD 2.0

    05 Nov 2009 9:27 AM

    The renewed Kogan Blu-ray player is a bargain, with many of the niceties of much more expensive players but you can't expect video precision for the price.

    Specs: Blu-ray , 1

  • 7.5

    BenQ Joybee GP1

    03 Nov 2009 3:42 PM

    The BenQ Joybee GP1 is a small and impressive LED pico-projector, but you'll pay handsomely for the "wow" factor.

    Specs: DLP , DLP , 1 , 1280 x 1024 , 858 x 600 pixels, 1

  • 9

    Sony PlayTV (PS3)

    02 Nov 2009 4:16 PM

    The Sony PlayTV is an add-on for the PlayStation 3 that allows you to use your console as a fully-fledged, dual-tuner video recorder.

    Specs: Accessories , Dual-tuner PVR

  • 6.4

    Sangean DPR-69 Plus

    26 Oct 2009 9:45 AM

    Sangean's cute DRP-69 Plus isn't quite portable or desk bound, and isn't quite sharp enough to make it a must-have DAB.

    Specs: 0.5 W

  • 8.3

    Toshiba 22DV615Y LCD TV/DVD Combo

    23 Oct 2009 5:05 PM

    Toshiba's 22DV615Y LCD TV/DVD combo unit is compact and simple to use, but screen quality could be better.

    Specs: LCD , 22 inch, 1366 x 768 pixels, 1

  • 7.3

    Denon AVR-1910

    20 Oct 2009 10:13 AM

    The Denon AVR-1910 is a fully featured mid-range 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

  • 8.1

    Bowers & Wilkins Panorama

    16 Oct 2009 11:19 AM

    Despite a couple of flaws, the B&W Panorama is one of the best soundbars we've ever heard. It's time to save your pocket money.

    Specs: 2 , 0

  • 7.8

    Q Acoustics Q-TV2

    13 Oct 2009 3:02 PM

    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

  • 8.3 9

    Bose QuietComfort 15

    12 Oct 2009 10:50 AM

    While they're no bargain, the Bose QuietComfort 15s currently offer the best sound and silencing capabilities in a pair of noise-cancelling headphones.

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