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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.
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.
Reviews
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Bose 3-2-1 Series III
If you're short on living space and don't need a Blu-ray player, the Bose 3-2-1 Series III home theatre system has plenty of "lifestyle" appeal.
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Pioneer HTZLX61
Pioneer's cute HTZLX61 home theatre system lacks Blu-ray playback, but if you prefer to play DVDs and CDs through your system, then it's well worth considering.
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Philips SoundBar HTS8100
The Philips SoundBar HTS8100 is good value for money, and able to deliver powerful movie soundtracks and excellent video quality via the HDMI output.
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Yamaha YHT-175
While the unit may not appeal to audiophiles, the Yamaha YHT-175 offers a solid and reasonably priced midrange surround sound solution for those who want to add that extra dimension to their home theatre setups.
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Philips HTS5310S
If you don't mind the lightweight bass performance, the HTS5310S will meet all your musical needs and beyond.
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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.
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Kenwood SAT7100 Home Theatre System
If you can shoulder the cost, Kenwood's SAT7100 is a competent, high-end HTIB directed at home cinema purists after more than just six channels.
DIYs and How-to
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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.
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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.
The Explain Series
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