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Sony DAV-FXG9K
This is a competent system, but the front speakers are difficult to set up. There are better systems within the Sony range.
Jamo A102HCS11
Its a good looking system, but sound integration is not as good as others in this class.
Samsung HT-TXQ120T 
The Samsung HT-TXQ120 is a rock solid audio system that rivals component-level kits in sound quality. This, however, is not the case for the video department with its just above-average visuals.
Sony SAVS300H 6.1/7.1 speakers
For the price, these Sony speakers look great and sound OK, but the same money can get you a better set, or even a whole system.
Harman Kardon DVD 37
The Harman Kardon DVD 37 is a very good upscaling DVD player, if not as successful as a music player.
CES 2007: Philips' home theatre in a speaker
We heard about Philips' 1.1 virtual surround system, the HTS8100 SoundBar, before CES 2007, but now that we've got the final specs, we're even more eager to give it a whirl.
Jamo A 102 HCS 10
An all-rounder DVD system that offers excellent value for money, but if MP3 features or HDMI matter to you most it may pay to hold off a little longer.
Bose Lifestyle 48 Series III
The latest Bose Lifestyle 48 home theatre kit is more living room friendly in its third incarnation, with a smaller Accoustimass module and a centre speaker designed to complement flat panel televisions.
Harman Kardon ASPIRE 235
High-def buffs may not dig the lack of HDMI, but Harmon Kardon's component-based kit should appeal to audio aficionados.
Sony DAV-DZ720 DAV Home Theatre
A powerful 5.1 home theatre package that follows Sony's trademark of style with performance but also includes handy features like a HDMI output and automatic calibration.
Yamaha YHT-175
While the unit may not appeal to audiophiles, the Yamaha YHT-175 offers a solid and reasonably priced midrange surround sound solution for those who want to add that extra dimension to their home theatre setups.
Samsung HT-XQ100
If you just bought yourself a Samsung R7 LCD TV and are on the lookout for a matching sound system, nothing will come close to the beautifully crafted HT-XQ100 home-theatre-in-a-box.
Philips HTS9800W
The Philips HTS9800W is a stylish wireless 6.1 surround sound system that handles a wide range of disc and file formats as well as most of the latest surround sound formats.
Panasonic SC-HT40
Considering its bargain-basement price, Panasonic's SC-HT40 home theatre in a box is outstanding value.
Harman Kardon HS 100
The Harman Kardon HS 100's elegant good looks and sweet musicality may be enough for some buyers, but the pricey system lacks the oomph for convincing home-theatre duty.
JVC EX-A10
The JVC EX-A10 is a home-theatre-in-a-box (HTIB) system that utilises sake-soaked wood cone speakers.
Sony DAV-DZ770W DVD Home Theatre System
Sony's new wireless home theatre in a box kit, the DAV-DZ770W, offers impressive performance in a stylish package.
Samsung's new receivers, DVD players, and HTIBs
On the home-theatre front, Samsung usually makes the most news at CES with its announcements of new TVs, but it also trotted out some notable home-theatre systems and a couple of new A/V receivers.
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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.
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The Samsung HT-X715 is very easy to set up and it does make your movies look and sound good. We just didn't care for the music sound quality with flabby sounding bass.
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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.
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The Samsung HT-BD2 delivers the sort of top-notch video quality you'd expect from the world's first HTIB with built-in Blu-ray — but its high price, average audio quality, and lack of extras make it tough to recommend.
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It's not the loudest system around, but people will love the Samsung HT-X30's warm sound and great picture quality. Extra features such as a USB port, DivX playback and DVD-Audio support only add to its charm.
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