Top 10 Home Theatre in September

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Logitech Harmony One

If you're looking for a sturdy, workhorse remote and don't want to pay through the nose then the Logitech Harmony One is an excellent choice.

14/01/2008

Sony MUTEKI HTDDW1600

The Sony MUTEKI may not be hi-fi, but for sheer bang-for-buck it's a solid first choice for budding home theatre enthusiasts and party-goers.

16/07/2007

Philips SoundBar HTS8100

The Philips SoundBar HTS8100 is good value for money, and able to deliver powerful movie soundtracks and excellent video quality via the HDMI output.

13/09/2007

Mediagate MG-350HD

The Mediagate MG-350HD is an excellent all-in-one home media solution -- as long as you're not timid about installing a hard drive.

19/07/2006

Samsung HT-X810T

The Samsung HT-X810 is a breeze to set-up and looks great sitting underneath your TV, and while picture quality is great, the sound slightly disappoints.

01/05/2008

Denon AVR-3808

The Denon AVR-3808 A/V receiver is absolutely packed with functionality and sounds great, but you'll need to be an A/V geek to unlock all its potential.

18/12/2007

Sony STRDA5300ES

With six HDMI inputs, an intuitive graphical user interface and excellent audio and video quality, the Sony STR-DA5300ES raises the bar on what to expect from a high-end AV receiver.

16/01/2008

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.

18/07/2008

Bose QuietComfort 3 headphones

With a smaller form factor and rechargeable battery, Bose has extended the portability and appeal beyond air travel with the QuietComfort 3 headphones.

22/10/2006

Onkyo TX-SR605

The Onkyo TX-SR605 raises the bar for AV receivers by delivering an amazing number of next-generation audio and video features at an unbeatably low price

12/07/2007

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