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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 Australia has turned five years old, and so we look at some of the big events and technologies in this time, and what's on the horizon.

Marantz SR6003

Marantz is back in the game with its SR6003 receiver &mdash it features up-to-date audio decoding, superb sound and drop-dead gorgeous looks.
Onkyo TX-NR906

It's not often that we fall in love with a piece of equipment, but the Onkyo TX-NR906 receiver is the answer to our technological prayers.
Mitsubishi Electric HC7000

The Mitsubishi HC7000 is an LCD-based projector which offers a 1080p resolution and advanced picture processing, and appears to sit at a good price point.
Onkyo TX-SR875

If you want an AV receiver that has plenty of power and supports the latest high definition audio, the Onkyo TX-SR875 should be on your shopping list.
Denon DVD-1930

The Denon DVD-1930 is one of the best DVD players we've yet seen, with excellent features like HD upscaling and SACD playback -- proof that it pays to spend more on a good unit.
Epson EMP-TW600

The Epson EMP-TW600 offers the best of both worlds: Inky black-level performance and installation-friendly lens shift.
JVC QP-F70AL Home theatre system

The JVC FP-70AL DVD recorder home theatre system delivers in all the right places: sound quality, picture quality and features.

Tips on buying a digital TV

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

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