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  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.

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  HD Olympics: A look behind the scenes

  We take a tour through the International Broadcast Centre at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, plus see some of the technology employed at the Olympic venues.

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  Marantz SR6003

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

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  Pioneer unleashes Susano

  Named after Susano-oh, the Japanese god of storms and sea, Pioneer's AU$9,999 surround sound amp is its latest flagship.

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  What's hot in AV: CEDIA 2008

  The CEDIA 2008 show on the Gold Coast is the closest thing we have to CES in Vegas, and we went along to find some of Australia's newest AV gear.

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  Eight tips to make your home eco-friendly

  Cnet.com.au's top tips to turn your home into a more eco-friendly household.

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  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.

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  Intel and DreamWorks go to the movies

  The chipmaker and the movie studio announce an alliance designed to enhance DreamWorks Animation's 3D movie-making technology.

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  Harman Kardon unleashes cutting edge kit

  Harman Kardon has unveiled some surprises in its 2008 range of AV products which include an updated iPod dock and a media streamer.

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  How to connect your HDTV

  In this guide, we help make connecting your TV to the rest of your system less intimidating, and explain all the relevant technologies.

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  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.

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  Xbox, iPod dock and home automation in one box

  The ITC One is an all-in-one entertainment system with its own built-in amplifier -- but expect to pay handsomely for it.

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  Yamaha releases schmick hi-fi gear; receiver

  Yamaha is attempting to re-enter the field of hi-fi -- a phrase the company itself created -- with the release of three new flagship products.

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  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.

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  Harman Kardon unleashes cutting edge kit

  Harman Kardon has unveiled some surprises in its 2008 range of AV products which include an updated iPod dock and a media streamer.

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  Pioneer unleashes Susano

  Named after Susano-oh, the Japanese god of storms and sea, Pioneer's AU$9,999 surround sound amp is its latest flagship.

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  What does an AV receiver actually do?

  Hi, sorry to ask what must be a stupid question, but what does a receiver actually do? We're looking at buying the Pioneer 7th gen 42" plasma, and need to buy the accompanying equipment. We just didn't expect to spend almost the same amount on a receiver! Is it worth the investment? I had thought the speakers were the most important in making the most out of a home entertainment system? Appreciate any help or guidance you can offer.

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  Marantz announces new receiver, price drops

  Local distributor Qualifi has announced the newest receiver in the Marantz range, the SR6001, as well as a price drop for its top end models.