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Extreme home cinema: Most ludicrous AV set-ups ever

Welcome to CNET Australia's round-up of 10 of the most awesome (and occasionally awful) home-cinema installations on the planet.

CNET experts answer 20 common questions about 3D display technology for TVs, Blu-ray players, PlayStation 3 and other home theatre equipment.

Sony Bravia KDL40ZX1

The Sony Bravia KDL40ZX1 is a beautiful looking television, and while picture quality is generally good it's restrained by a first-gen wireless technology.
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.
InFocus ScreenPlay 777

If you have to have the best in home cinema, then a 3-chip projector is as good as it gets.
Yamaha YSP-1 Digital Sound Projector

While not audiophile-grade, the YSP-1 produces realistic surround sound without all the wires.

Plasma vs. LCD: Six things you need to know

You know you want a flat TV, but you may not know whether a plasma or an LCD is best for you. We examine what you should consider before buying.
CES 2008: world's biggest tech show preview

The annual International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is the world's largest, and in the leadup to our exclusive CNET.com.au coverage here's what to expect from CES 2008.

Three challenges for 3D TV

CES 2010 doesn't officially start until later this week, but we can already tell you what the biggest trend will be: 3D TV.
Freeview misunderstanding quashed, but SBS still wants new standard

The network needs MPEG-4 technology — a more efficient method for compressing digital TV signals than the MPEG-2 technology currently in use — to expand beyond its current two digital channels.
Teaching plasma to follow LCD's lead

The energy-hog televisions are losing ground to their cheaper counterparts. But developers hope that will change with improved technologies.
Don't bury the tube TV quite yet

As consumers continue to scoop up CRTs, it appears the reports of the demise of the old-style sets have been greatly exaggerated.

Home cinema systems: 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.
CNET monitor buying guide

Confused by the choice in monitors these days? We separate the muck from the magic.
Tips on buying a digital TV

CNET.com.au steps you through the process of buying a digital TV.
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.