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Marantz SR5004

The Marantz SR5004 is a 7.1-channel receiver which features HD sound decoding, three HDMI inputs, and a new colour GUI.

Pioneer XWNAS5

The Pioneer XWNAS5 boasts a premium fit and finish, and while it goes loud a slight tendency for boominess spoils its hi-fi credentials.

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Reviews

  • LG HLB54S

    The HLB54S is LG's first Blu-ray sound bar and comes with a suite of value-added extras, but is more expensive than its rivals.

  • 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.

  • Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Mini

    A Trojan horse in a field full of cardboard cutouts, the new Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Mini delivers fine sound in an affordable package.

  • 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.

  • Altec Lansing inMotion Classic

    The Altec Lansing inMotion Classic offers a stylish way to play your iPod or iPhone around your home. It sounds remarkable for its size, but it lacks the low-end oomph of a larger system.

  • TDK iVibe

    If you can find a place for the iVibe in your home then you'll be happy with the sound it produces, especially if you overlook its various shortcomings.

  • 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.

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Features

  • Best soundbar theatre systems

    Looking for a compact home theatre without wires? Then try a soundbar — a single speaker that sits under your TV and simulates a 5.1 surround system.

  • 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.

  • LED vs. LCD: Which is better?

    Samsung has seemingly come out of nowhere with its new "LED TV" range. Yet, despite the name, the technology is more familiar than you'd think.

  • Best receivers under $1500

    AV receivers are the central hub of any home theatre system, and so we look at the best receivers available for under AU$1500.

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  • Belkin gives up on wireless HDMI

    After years in development, Belkin has decided not to release its wireless HDMI accessory "FlyWire".

  • Epoz offers iPod dock with media streaming

    Local company Epoz is releasing its newest iPod dock — the Aktimake Maxi — which boasts an FM radio and wireless streaming.

  • Singapore Airlines gives cattle-class iPod docks

    Singapore Airlines has announced it's giving something back to its Australian economy customers — iPod connectivity.

  • CES 2009 preview: Home entertainment

    For the last few years, the format war between HD DVD and Blu-ray has monopolised home entertainment coverage at CES. Now that HD DVD is dead, we can finally get back to focussing on new technology, rather than which studios are backing which format. Blu-ray should have a big presence, along with its new competitors, internet-powered video-on-demand boxes.

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DIYs and How-to

  • How to connect your HDTV

    In this guide, we help make connecting your TV to the rest of your system less intimidating, and explain all the relevant technologies.

  • How does a speaker work?

    CNET explains the jargon behind the conventional loudspeaker, with a quick guide on the anatomy of this important home theatre component.

  • Why do Canon cameras have more than one name?

    What's the difference between the Canon Digital IXUS 800 and the PowerShot SD 700?

  • How to set-up your home theatre speakers

    You don't have to be an electrician or an acoustics expert to get great surround sound from your home theatre system. Just follow the steps in this tutorial to set-up your home theatre speakers for optimum sound.

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