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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.

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Onkyo HT-S780

The plus-size Onkyo HT-S780 HTIB delivers sonic power and glory that are simply unavailable in more fashionable systems.

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Panasonic SC-HT05

This is one of the best cheap 'n' easy HTIB systems you can buy. It has a compact A/V receiver/5.1 speaker package, five two-way satellites, a powered subwoofer and generous audio connectivity options. The downside is that, unlike most other HTIB, it does not come with a DVD player.

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Soundmatters MainstageHD

Soundmatters' fully featured virtual surround speaker system delivers home-theatre thrills in a supercompact design.

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DIY: How to buy a home theatre system - are kits or components right for you?

Whether you want to buy a home-theatre in a box or go the components route, you'll need to decide which way is best for you right from the start.

Is virtual surround worth it?

I've been hearing a lot about virtual surround system recently and was wondering: what are the pros and cons?

Surround sound buying guide

If you're feeling surrounded by questions instead of ambient sound, you've come to the right place. We have suggestions on how to shop for everything surround, from receivers to speakers to full home-theatre systems.

How does a speaker work?

CNET explains the jargon behind the conventional loudspeaker, with a quick guide on the anatomy of this important home theatre component.

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