Home Theatre - Reviews round-up

Best 1080p televisions

Best 1080p televisions  Video

Choosing a TV can be hard, but trying to come to terms with all the jargon is even tougher. We simplify things by choosing five of the best 1080p televisions — the highest resolution there is.

19/08/2008 03:12 PM

Best 1080p projectors

Best 1080p projectors

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.

24/07/2008 04:41 PM

Samsung unveils new TVs, home theatre

Samsung unveils new TVs, home theatre

Samsung has come out swinging with 1080p and picture quality its main weapons in order to attract your TV dollars in 2008.

12/05/2008 03:27 PM

Best receivers under $1500

Best receivers under $1500

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

28/04/2008 09:30 AM

Best 32-inch LCD TVs

Best 32-inch LCD TVs

We look at five of the best 32-inch LCD televisions and are surprised by the level of competition and the number of features offered for the price.

22/04/2008 12:41 PM

Best 'home theatre in a box' systems

Best 'home theatre in a box' systems

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?

22/02/2008 12:30 PM

2007: The best of home theatre

2007: The best of home theatre

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.

28/12/2007 01:45 PM

Last-minute quirky gadget gifts

Last-minute quirky gadget gifts

We're getting down to the wire as far as Christmas gifts are concerned, but here are some last-minute options if you'd like to spoil a tech head.

19/12/2007 04:46 PM

Best LCD TVs over 40-inch

Best LCD TVs over 40-inch

CNET.com.au looks at the best LCD televisions available today, featuring everything from 1080p to 100Hz and from sizes 40 inches and up.

12/11/2007 04:19 PM

Top 5 plasma TVs

Top 5 plasma TVs

Looking to buy a flat-screen TV for Christmas? If so, then the smart money is on plasma: excellent picture quality, large sizes, and capable of displaying high definition content. We look at five of the best.

31/10/2007 05:34 PM

Father's Day Gift Guide

Father's Day Gift Guide

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.

17/08/2007 04:47 PM

Entertainment PCs under $2,000

Entertainment PCs under $2,000

Why wait for TiVo when you can buy one of these PCs and not only record TV, but play games and scribble down your memoirs at the same time!

11/07/2007 02:29 PM

Clear the coffee table: Five top-end universal remotes reviewed

If trying to juggle multiple remote controls is driving you crazy, check out our round-up of high-end universal remotes. Clear the clutter and control everything from one device.

02/11/2007 04:43 PM

  • Televisions go greener, thinner, and wireless at Ceatec

  • OLED, 3D displaying the future

  • Panasonic SC-PT865W

  • Panasonic's connected-home concept at Ceatec

  • Panasonic still cautious on OLED TVs

  • Oi!: Poll: Is Top Gear Australia in with the sharks already?

  • Sony DAV-F500

  • Inside an Airbus A380: A video tour

  • Step inside Sony's uchi, sorry, home

More articles »

Find the right home theatre

Brand

    • Multiple options can be selected

    • Panasonic SC-PT865W

      Panasonic SC-PT865W

      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.

    • Sony DAV-F500

      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.

    • Sony USB Turntable PSLX300USB

      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.

    • Marantz SR6003

      Marantz SR6003

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

    • Onkyo TX-SR606

      Onkyo TX-SR606

      The Onkyo TX-SR606 offers tons of functionality for the price, but subpar video processing and improved competition means it's less of a standout receiver than last year's version.

    More reviews »

    Membership benefits

    Create wishlists

    Create wishlists

    See a product on CNET.com.au that you want? Add it to your wishlist and send a hint to your friends and family. Sign up for a free CNET.com.au membership now!