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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.
Reviews
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Sony BDV-E800W
The Sony BDV-E800W is a 5.1 channel home theatre system that features an onboard Blu-ray player and support for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD.
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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.
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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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NAD C 717 Micro DVD Receiver
If you're after a super compact system that'll primarily provide great music and movies second, the NAD C 717 does just that.
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Samsung HT-BD1255
Despite the rather plastic look and feel, this Samsung system offers plenty for the money and its audio and visual performance are both rather good for a HTIB system.
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Sony Muteki HTDDW7500
If you fancy an imposing home theatre system that can also deliver the goods, the Sony Muteki HTDDW7500 gives you a lot of sound for little money.
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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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Panasonic SC-PT870
The Panasonic SC-PT870 is a good system, offering decent-quality surround sound and very good picture performance.
Features
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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.
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Best 'home theatre in a box' systems
You've finally taken the plunge and invested in a large screen TV, but found out pretty much straight away that the sound is thin and not deserving of the term "home theatre". So where to next?
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Vinyl rules: shopping for turntables in the digital age
The joys of vinyl are being rediscovered by a new generation of music fans.
News
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B&W soundbar goes Panorama ding dong
English Hi-Fi manufacturer Bowers and Wilkins has announced its first soundbar product, which the company says will change the category in the same way the Zeppelin did iPod speakers.
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Samsung's new receivers, DVD players, and HTIBs
On the home-theatre front, Samsung usually makes the most news at CES with its announcements of new TVs, but it also trotted out some notable home-theatre systems and a couple of new A/V receivers.
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Digital Life: Square pegs for round holes
How do you set up a home entertainment system in odd shaped rooms?
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DVD-Audio vs. SACD: Who cares?
Is the format war between DVD-Audio and SACD one that's even worth fighting?
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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Is virtual surround worth it?
Is virtual surround worth it?
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DIY: How to buy a home theatre system - 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.
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Hidden treasure: How to use THX Optimizer
Check out the free calibration tool bundled in your THX-certified DVD titles.
The Explain Series
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Get (laptop) smart before you buy
Win the numbers game and get the laptop that's perfect your needs as well as your budget!
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Microsoft Windows® 7. Your PC, simplified.
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If you’d like to get to know more of Australia, and do it safely, then check out Whereis® maps.
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Commonwealth Bank Mobile Banking
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Nokia Navigation
The introduction of GPS adds a new dimension of 'social navigation'.



















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