Best Home Theater Reviews » $200-$299

Pioneer HTP-2920 5.1-Channel Home Theater System

Home Theater Expert — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 11:05:28 +0000

Complete your Home Theater system with rich, powerful surround sound. It’s the perfect complement to your flat panel television. Freescale 180MIPS Processing DSP Midnight Listening Mode 192 kHz/24-bit DAC Built-in DTS 96/24 / Dolby Digital / Dolby Pro Logic II Decoders Dialogue Enhancement Auto Surround Virtual Surround Back Mode SR Remote FL Dimmer (4 Steps) Quick Setup Operation Tuner Edit Operation Front/Surround – 3-1/16 (7.7 cm), Magnetically Shielded Center – 3-1/16 (7.7 cm) Cone, Magnetically Shielded Subwoofer – Downfiring 6-5/16 (16 cm) Cone Ports – 3 Audio Inputs, 1 Audio Record Output, Front Mini Jack for Portable Audio Device, 3 Digital Inputs (2 Coaxial, 1 Optical), 3 Audio Inputs, and 1 Audio Output Receiver Dimensions – Width 16-9/16 x Height 6-1/4 x Depth 13-11/16 (420×158x348mm) Front/Surround Dimensions – 3-15/16 x 3-15/16 x 3-7/8 (100×100x98.4mm) Center Dimensions – 8-5/8 x 3-15/16 x 3-1/2 (219×100x89mm) Subwoofer Dimensions – 7-7/16 x 15-1/2 x 14-5/8 (189×394 x371mm)

Sony BRAVIA DAV-HDX265 Home Theater System

Home Theater Expert — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 11:03:02 +0000

Let your select Sony HDMI components play in harmony with the simple setup and connectivity of the DAV-DX265 theater system. Highly advanced BRAVIA Theater Sync technology allows you to easily control select HDMI devices with one touch on the included remote control. And you’ll be enjoying music and movies in no time with automatic digital cinema calibration that optimizes sound from every speaker. For crystal-clear video, the integrated high-performance 5-DVD/CD changer upscales standard 480p DVDs to 1080i resolution (requires compatible television) and conveniently features a dedicated Digital Media Port (DMP) for connecting optional DMP-compatible accessories. System automatically optimizes sound characteristics for movies or music Digital Media Port (DMP) – Integrate a wide variety of music with your Home Theater system. The DMP allows you to play music from a PC client device, Bluetooth receiver, audio docking station, Network Walkman(R) or iPod digital music player Digitally-tuned AM/FM radio with up to 30 selectable station presets

RCA RTD217 5-Disc DVD/CD Home Theater System

Home Theater Expert — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 10:35:53 +0000

With Energy Star Program for efficiency, the RTD217 5.1-Channel 5 DVD Changer Home Theater System consumes less than one watt in standby mode. This 5.1-Channel system consists of 5x 4-Watt Speakers with a 50-Watt Subwoofer. Perfect for experiencing DVD movies in surround sound. Connect most mp3 players, thumbdrives and digital cameras through the front USB jack and enjoy your music or photos. Play multi-formats such as DVD, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, CD, CD-R/RW, mp3, WMA, VCD, SVCD and JPEG. You can even rip CD music directly to mp3 players and thumbdrives. Listen to AM/FM stations with maximum accuracy and minimum drift.

Philips HTS6515D 2.1 DVD 1080p HDMI Dolby Home Theatre System

Home Theater Expert — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 10:32:12 +0000

iPod Dock / Warm sound for improved audio quality / MP3 Line-in / FM Tuner / DoubleBASS for extended deep bass experience / USB Direct for photo and music

Philips HTS3544 Home Theater System with iPod Connectivity (Silver)

Home Theater Expert — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:24:42 +0000

Technical Details

* 1000-watt Home Theater system with Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound
* Progressive scan player compatible with DVD, DivX, CD, Mp3, WMA, and Picture CD formats
* HDMI, S-Video, component, and composite video outputs
* Integrated dock connects and charges iPod and GoGear devices
* USB connect to play music or picture files

Sony HTDDWG700 Component Home Theater System – Black

Home Theater Expert — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 08:53:21 +0000

The Sony HT-DDWG700 Home Theater system offers a great value in an optimum Home Theater. This 5.1 A/V receiver with 900 watts (RMS) and comes with an included iPod Digital Media Port (DMP) dock. This system is complemented with high quality 2-way front speakers and 8″ active subwoofer. This system is equipped with the DMP interface and provides control for one of Sony’s DMP accessories (additional accessories sold separately). In addition to DMP, the Portable Audio Enhancer integrates portable music into a traditional Home Theater system while providing enhanced audio quality. Finally, it is XM Connect & Play ready so you can listen to all the exciting stations available through XM satellite radio.

Panasonic SC-PT954 900W 1080p DVD Home Theater System with Kelton Subwoofer, iPod Universal Dock and Wireless Rear Speaker (Front/Rear Speaker Stands Included)

Home Theater Expert — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 08:20:47 +0000

Panasonic SC-PT660 5 DVD Home Theater System

Home Theater Expert — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 08:10:40 +0000

One of the exceptionally fine aspects of HDTV is that most programs are broadcast with a 5.1 channel surround soundtrack. Panasonic SC-PT660 is an easy way to enjoy it. With the Wireless Kit for Rear Speakers (SH-FX67 sold separately), no cables mean no clutter. You can also expand your music listening into three additional rooms with the wireless multi-room speaker kit (SH-FX85 sold separately). Play your favorite music from your Home Theater’s built-in hard drive in your living room and listen to it in your bedroom, in the den, or even in the garage. The front pair and center speakers are simply wired to the receiver that also has a DVD changer and an AM/FM radio. With 1000 watts of RMS power, home-theater is fully realized. Sit back and enjoy.

The built-in Universal Dock for iPod gives you a great new way to enjoy music and (composite) video. Just slip your iPod into the cradle and enjoy. The dock charges your iPod, allows you to use the Home Theater remote to control the iPod, has on-screen audio menus, and also plays back iPod video. Got a Panasonic Viera TV? VIERA Link displays a menu on the TV screen, making it easier to operate your connected Home Theater system. Whatever HDTV you own, it’s time to upgrade your sound and the Panasonic SC-PT660 is the best way to start it up. Rear Wireless Ready with the purchase of a SH-FX67 Wireless Speaker Kit Surround Enhancer Magnetically Shielded Speakers Inputs – 1 optical digital audio, 1 auxiliary input / Outputs – 1 component video, 1 video, HDMI and 1 headphone jack

JVC THG40 DVD Digital Theater System with iPod Connection

Home Theater Expert — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 19:31:49 +0000

Technical Details

* iPod Dock Included
* 1,000 Watts
* 5.1 Channel HTIB
* Progressive Scan DVD
* HDMI with 1080p Up-Conversion

LG LHT874 – Home theater system – 5.1 channel – glossy black

Home Theater Expert — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 19:26:10 +0000

Technical Details

* Superior image quality and convenience with1080p up-conversion via HDMI output.
* One cable all-digital input for easy integration of cable/satellite boxes or game systems
* Eliminate speaker cables from the main unit to rear speakers.
* Connect, control and play directly from your iPod.
* Digital music, photos and video with USB Media Plus.