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Samsung HT-BD8200

The Samsung HT-BD8200 not only offers a likeable and easy to set-up home cinema system, it also offers audio and video of a higher standard than the price lets on.

Home cinema for under $1500

You get what you pay for with HTIB systems, so if you're prepared to spend up to AU$1500 you'll achieve sound quality that will better match the picture.

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Reviews

Bowers & Wilkins Panorama

Despite a couple of flaws, the B&W Panorama is one of the best soundbars we've ever heard. It's time to save your pocket money.
Netgear Digital Entertainer Live (EVA2000)

The Netgear Digital Entertainer Live is an easy-to-use networked digital media streamer in a small package.
Asus Eee Box B206

For undemanding users who aren't into HD video, Asus' Eee Box B206 is worth a look; however, it's not powerful enough to take on other media-centre PCs.
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.
Sony VPLHW10 SXRD Home Theatre Projector

Sony's VPLHW10, the company's least expensive SXRD projector yet, proves itself a very good performer for the price, and therefore excellent value.
Sony DAV-F500

If you own a Bravia and movies are your main criteria, the Sony DAV-F500 makes a lot of sense. Its video upscaling produces quality images, but music lovers will be disappointed.
Samsung HT-X715

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.
Samsung HT-X810

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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Features

Look, Ma - No wires: Home cinema kits with wireless speakers

Eliminate some of those pesky cables from your surround-sound set up with these "wireless" home cinema systems.

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News

LG gives a damn about Scarlet

LG spends a lot of money on the launch party for its new viral advertising campaign, but will the TVs themselves stack up?
IBM demos low-cost 3D TV tech

Just because the television is flat doesn't mean the content has to be.
Try it at the Sydney Home Show

It's not just tiles and taps at this year's Sydney Home Show - technology takes a front row seat, with displays from some major brands giving consumers the chance to have hands on tests of all the latest gear.
Digital Life: Square pegs for round holes

How do you set up a home entertainment system in odd shaped rooms?

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DIYs and How-to

Tips on buying a digital TV

CNET.com.au steps you through the process of buying a digital TV.
CNET.com.au's quick guide to surround sound formats

Everything you need to know about surround sound formats, explained by our experts -- now including the upcoming Dolby Digital Plus and DTS HD formats.
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.
CNET.com.au's quick guide to aspect ratio

We'll take you step by step through the common aspect-ratio problems -- and their solutions -- on both standard and wide-screen televisions.

Get (laptop) smart before you buy

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