Home Theatre - Reviews

Philips SoundBar HTS8140

If you're looking for a discrete budget system as equally at home with music as it is with movies then they don't come much better than the Philips SoundBar HTS8140.

13/10/2008 05:15 PM

Sony Bravia KDL-46XBR45

The Sony Bravia 46-inch XBR45 is a 1080p television which features LED backlighting and streaming media capabilities.

03/10/2008 04:24 PM

Samsung LA46A850

The Samsung LA46A850 is packed with features and stylish looks, but it's stuck between two other ranges which appear to offer better bang for buck.

02/10/2008 10:34 AM

It's got a few weak points, but movie buffs with large DVD libraries will find this a great way to add surround sound to their home theatre set-ups — particularly if wireless rear speakers are a necessity.

02/10/2008 10:15 AM

Sony Bravia ZX1

The Sony ZX1 is the "world's thinnest" 40-inch LCD and comes with a wireless media box. Meanwhile, LED backlighting should provide this television with an impressive picture.

01/10/2008 12:39 PM

Sony DAV-F500

If you own a Bravia and movies are your main criteria, the Sony DAV-F500 makes a lot of sense. Its video upscaling produces quality images, but music lovers will be disappointed.

29/09/2008 01:50 PM

Panasonic Viera TX-37LZD800A

The Panasonic Viera TX-37LZD800A is a very capable telly and is ideally suited to wide rooms due to its excellent viewing angles.

26/09/2008 03:23 PM

Sony USB Turntable PSLX300USB

The Sony PSLX300USB is a USB-compatible turntable designed to make it easier to convert your vinyl to iPod or PC and also includes a phono pre-amp.

22/09/2008 04:30 PM

Panasonic VIERA TX-32LXD80A

The Panasonic VIERA TX-32LXD80A is a strong performer for the price in terms of picture quality, but it's let down slightly by its lacklustre sound.

18/09/2008 11:25 AM

Philips 42PFL7403D

The Philips 42PFL7403D is a solid 1080p television, which shows particular strengths with HD content, but you'll need to tweak it to get the best results.

17/09/2008 05:26 PM

Samsung LA40A550

The Samsung LA40A550 LCD television is generally good, but has a few problems here and there. Considering it's a mid-range unit, that's to be expected.

16/09/2008 03:19 PM

Samsung LA46A950

The Samsung LA46A950 is the company's flagship LCD screen which features an LED backlight and a wealth of media streaming capabilities.

15/09/2008 10:48 AM

Sony VPLHW10 SXRD Full HD Home Theatre Projector

The Sony VPLHW10 is one of the first 1080p projectors to break the $4k mark, and it seems to have the necessary goods.

10/09/2008 12:31 PM

Panasonic Viera TX-37LZ800M

This flagship 2008 Panasonic Viera LCD TV delivers brilliant colours and soulful sounds, but is held back by a less than ideal PC resolution support and a broken anti-judder 24p function.

01/09/2008 12:23 PM

Sony Bravia KDL32V4000

The Sony Bravia KDL32V4000 offers excellent detail, colour and contrast but despite its 1080p resolution the set's high price and motion issues let it down.

29/08/2008 10:06 AM

Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ850A

This flagship Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ850A is just as good as or even better than the Pioneer LX Kuro in many areas and at a far more reasonable asking price, too.

25/08/2008 05:44 PM

Samsung LA40A650

The Samsung LA40A650 is a very good all-rounder which particularly shines in high definition, but it's facing some talented competition.

18/08/2008 10:47 AM

Toshiba Regza 42AV500A

The Toshiba Regza 42AV500A is a great mid-range unit with an attractive price point. It's not perfect but it will certainly please the budget consumer.

15/08/2008 06:20 PM

LG Scarlet 42LG61YD

The LG Scarlet 42LG61YD is an exceptional 1080p television with great design, features and a well implemented 100Hz mode. Considering the cost and the improvements over the previous Scarlet, this is definitely a good buy.

08/08/2008 02:35 PM

Marantz SR6003

The Marantz SR6003 is a forthcoming receiver which features DTS-HD and Dolby TrueHD decoding, 1080p upscaling and a new design.

06/08/2008 05:20 PM

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