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Q Acoustics 2000 Cinema Package

The Q Acoustics 2000 Cinema Package is a 5.1 speaker pack that boasts an excellent build, great sound and a reasonable price tag.

JVC's TH-BA1 soundbar home theatre system is affordable, easy to use and sounds better than we expected, but doesn't offer HDMI connectivity.

Yamaha YHT-S400

Truly space-saving, Yamaha's YHT-S400 will no doubt appeal to those after home theatre minimalism. Thankfully, it sounds a great deal bigger and convincing than its meagre dimensions suggest.
Denon AVR-790

The Denon AVR-790 is a fully featured midrange AV receiver with standout upconverted video quality, although it's held back by some subpar design issues and average sound quality.
Yamaha RX-V2065

The Yamaha RX-V2065 sounds as proficient with music as it does with movies and has much to offer as the centre of any home theatre system.
Denon AVR-1910

The Denon AVR-1910 is a fully featured mid-range AV receiver with standout upconverted video quality, although it's held back by some subpar design issues and average sound quality.
Panasonic SC-BT207W

This is a well-featured system that will produce great looking Blu-ray and DVD images. Sound quality's generally pretty good, just don’t push it too far.
Sony Muteki HTDDW7500

If you fancy an imposing home theatre system that can also deliver the goods, the Sony Muteki HTDDW7500 gives you a lot of sound for little money.
Sony PlayStation 3 Slim

With a smaller design, more energy-efficient operation, lower price tag and built-in Blu-ray and multimedia capabilities, the PS3 Slim delivers a compelling package at a more affordable price.
Yamaha Air Xtreme YAS-71

The Yamaha Air Surround Xtreme sets a new standard for soundbars, it features convincing pseudo-surround and can also carry a tune.

MacBook Pro vs. the PC competition

Mac or PC? The war rages on. We've thrown the most recent 13-inch MacBook Pro and the closest PC to a Mac we've seen, the Dell Studio XPS 13, into the ring for an all-out brawl.
Power consumption: How much are your gadgets costing you?

With Earth Hour making us aware of the need to conserve electricity, we conduct a real-world test to see just how much our TVs, computers and other home electronics equipment costs to run.
Which 42" Plasma is right for you?

Everybody wants one, and 42 inch plasma TVs are the hottest size in flat panel sets. But before you jump on the plasma bandwagon, which model offers the best TV experience?

iHome's iPod systems

You don't necessarily associate the iHome brand with "premium" audio and cutting-edge design, but the folks there are giving it their best shot with the upcoming 100-Watt iP1, which features a whole new look for the company known for its budget iPod audio systems.
Linksys Wireless Home Audio System offers full wireless alternative to Sonos

After hinting at a "digital stereo" product in The New York Times last week, Cisco unveiled the details of its Wireless Home Audio System today, which will be released under the networking giant's "Linksys by Cisco" consumer networking brand.
Seven reasons you shouldn't use the PS3 as your Blu-ray player

While Sony's PlayStation 3 is arguably the best Blu-ray player on the market right now, we offer up a few legitimate reasons why you might want to get a stand-alone player instead.
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.

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.
TV buying guide

Whether you want a new bedroom set or a massive home-theatre centrepiece, our CNET editors' guide gives you the full picture on shopping for a new TV.
10 tips for better home cinema sound

We've assembled this checklist to help you quickly improve the sound of your home-theatre system.

Audio Visual Handbook

The Audio Visual Handbook is a reference guide for AV Technicians, Designers and Consultants.Having written 3000 lines of basic to do a some of...