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Five years of home theatre: The highs and lows

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.

Harman Kardon AVR 645

Not the most straightforward amp to use, but get the settings right, and the Harman Kardon AVR 645 rewards you with a rich home theatre experience.

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Reviews

  • Yamaha RX-N600

    Digital music fans will find a lot to like about the Yamaha RX-N600, but its dearth of HDMI options will frustrate HDTV owners.

  • Yamaha RX-V2600

    The Yamaha RX-V2600's seductive sound is matched by its up-to-the-minute features and stellar build quality, but its video options fall just short of the best we've seen.

  • Yamaha RX-V659B

    As long you don't need HDMI compatibility, the Yamaha RX-V659 A/V receiver offers good sound quality, a full panoply of features and a solid value.

  • Samsung HT-P1200

    A stylish and highly capable 5.1 home-theatre-in-a-box system with HDMI support and a fully-featured DVD player.

  • Yamaha RX-V4600

    Yamaha's jam-packed RX-V4600 receiver looks and sounds great, deserving of consideration for high-end systems.

  • Denon DHT-500

    Denon's panache for design and performance pulls through on this modest home cinema system, which is well worth the money.

  • Denon AVR-1705

    As long as you don't need tons of power, this is the midpriced receiver to get.

  • Sony DAV-LF1 DVD Home Theatre System

    Sony's super-sexy DAV-LF1 most touted feature is its wireless rear speakers. But do they perform as well as their wired siblings? Read our Australian review.

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  • HD DVD vs. Blu-ray: who cares?

    Since its 1997 debut, the DVD format has gone on to become perhaps the biggest success in the history of home theatre and consumer electronics. But will the current king of the video hill still be number one by the time it hits its 10th birthday?

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DIYs and How-to

  • 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.

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