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Philips HTS3565D/37 1000 Watt DVD 1080P HDMI Upconversion Dolby Home Theater with iPod Dock

Home Theater Expert — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 12:18:14 +0000

High definition pictures and powerful surround sound delivered by this elegant system provide unbeatable Home Entertainment. Enjoy sharp pictures with 1080p HDMI up-conversion, as well as convenient iPod playback via the dock included.

Sherwood VR-670 Hollywood at Home Virtual Theater System

Home Theater Expert — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 11:44:59 +0000

It’s finally easy to have the Hollywood movie experience at home. With Sherwood’s VR-670 Virtual Home Theater, enjoy natural and realistic surround sound effects using only two speakers. Transform activities such as TV watching, movie viewing and music listening into a thrilling surround sound experience without the complexity of typical systems.By eliminating the need for center channel and surround channel speakers, the Hollywood-at-Home systems are easy to install. As there are no wires to run to the back of the room, even inexperienced owners usually complete the installation in less than 10 minutes.

Samsung HT-X710 2.1 DVD/DivX HDMI/USB Home Cinema System (Set of Four, Black)

Home Theater Expert — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 11:12:46 +0000

The Samsung HT-X710T is stylishly sleek and blends in beautifully with the rest of your living room. It features Samsung’s revolutionary Touch of Color and also converts your regular DVDs to near high definition 1080p. Tired of tripping on wires? With built-in Bluetooth that’s not a worry. The wall-mountable Samsung HT-X710T Home Theater system is perfect for your wall-mounted TOC HDTV.You don’t need to burn CDs or DVDs to enjoy music, video clips or photos on your Home Theater system – just plug a portable digital device into the USB port for instant entertainment.This Home Theater system connects to Bluetooth-enabled devices. Now you can listen to your favorite tunes using your MP3 player without any bothersome wires.

Harman/kardon CP 55 – Home theater system – 5.1 channel

Home Theater Expert — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 10:39:16 +0000

Why settle for the compromise of “Home Theater in a box” when the CP 55 brings the high performance of Harman Kardon components to enthusiasts on a budget! The AVR 146 delivers with two-input, Simplay HD-verified HDMI switching and high-current amplification, while the DVD 38 provides crystal-clear playback, upscaling DVDs to 1080i and offering superb DVD-Audio and CD performance. The sonic perfection carries through to all channels, thanks to the HKTS 15 speakers.

Sony HT7200DH Component Home Theater System – Black

Home Theater Expert — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:53:26 +0000

Welcome the Sony HT-7200DH to your home! HDTV is more than the widescreen display. That’s where the HT-7200DH offers significant value. It’s the sound that goes along with it. 5.1 channels of surround sound – front, center, and rear.
The Sony HT-7200DH Home Theater system offers everything you need to set up a great sounding Home Theater. The system includes a single disc DVD player with HDMI Output, a 5.1 A/V receiver with 1000 watts (RMS) and HDMI Active Intelligence complemented with high quality 2-way front speakers and 8″ active subwoofer. This system is equipped with a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMP) interface, which offers an access point and provides control for one of Sony’s DMP accessories (accessories sold separately). In addition to DMP, a Portable Audio Enhancer integrates portable music into a traditional Home Theater system while providing enhanced audio quality. The included DVD player will also upscale your movies to a Full 1080p quality when using the HDMI connection on a 1080p screen TV. The HT-7200DH can also control a select number of BRAVIA televisions with BRAVIA Theatre Sync via the HDMI interface. With “One Touch Play,” operations that took several steps have been reduced to one. Finally, it is XM Connect & Play Ready so you can listen to all the exciting stations available through XM satellite radio (XM subscription and antenna re required for use of this feature). 1080p Upscaling of DVD media via HDMI plays 480p DVD at near 1080p quality on a 1080p screen Features dts, Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding (AV Receiver) BRAVIA Sync 5 satellite speakers for encompassing 5-channel surround / 1 Subwoofer 2 Optical / 1 Coax Input / Multi-channel Input (5.1) (AV Receiver)

Onkyo HT-S4100 5.1 Channel Home Entertainment System (Set of Seven, Black)

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

The HT-S4100 is the perfect platform for integrating virtually any iPod for audio playback. When connected to the RI Dock, you can control your iPod with the system’s remote control. CinemaFILTER restores the correct tonal balance for a movie soundtrack playing in the smaller confines of your Home Theater. CinemaFILTER can be used with DTS and Dolby listening modes, and is easily activated from your remote control. Built around a component taken directly from Onkyo’s A/V receiver line-up, this package gives you unsurpassed levels of control, power and reliability. The gloss finish of the accompanying speakers gives it a visual appeal that matches the undeniable quality of the HT-S4100’s A/V performance. The receiver’s rear panel is designed so that you can connect it easily to your A/V components and speakers. Component video inputs/output are conveniently located on the top left of the rear panel along with the digital inputs for Dolby and DTS surround signals. 5.1-multichannel inputs can connect to compatible DVD and Blu-ray Disc players to receive audio output from high-definition discs. Onkyo’s High Current Power Supply (H.C.P.S.) concept ensures that you will always have the power to respond to the wide dynamics of surround sound. Onkyo’s Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry adjusts the gain so that less than half the standard amount of attenuation is necessary. A/V Sync Control Function (Fixed at 0/20/40 ms) Tuning Frequency Range – FM 87.5 MHz-107.9 MHz and AM 530 kHz-1,710 kHz 2x Front Speaker – 4 x 10-3/4 x 4-3/4 (101×273x121mm), 2.2 pounds (1.0 kg) 1x Center Speaker – 10-3/4 x 4 x 4-3/16 (273×101x101mm), 2.2 pounds (1.0 kg) 2x Surround Speaker – 4 x 10-3/4 x 4-3/4 (101×273x121mm), 1.5 pounds (0.8 kg) 1x Subwoofer Speaker – 10-1/4 x 17-11/16 x 15-13/16 (260×450x402mm), 23.4 pounds (10.6 kg) iPod RI Dock Dimensions – Width 4-13/32 x Height 2-3/8 x Depth 4-13/32 (112×60x112mm), 0.4 pounds (0.2 kg)

Sony BRAVIA Theater System (DAVHDX279W) – Black

Home Theater Expert — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:02:54 +0000

The wiring from the front of the room to the rear of the room is now gone. The DAV-HDX279W includes an iPod cradle, integrated five DVD/CD changer that can upscale your DVD to a full 1080p2 output making your movies look better than ever. The DAV-HDX279W is also equipped with a Digital Media Port that works with various accessories (sold separately), such as a PC Client Ready device, Bluetooth adapter and Audio Docking Stations compatible with select Walkman and iPod products. In conjunction with the DMP, Portable Audio Enhancer (with front input) provides the highest quality playback of your music into a traditional Home Theater system. The DAV-HDX279W can control a select number of BRAVIA televisions with BRAVIA Sync via the HDMI interface. With “One Touch Play,” operations that took several steps have been reduced to one. This BRAVIA Theater System can also optimize the speakers to your room in just 30 seconds with Digital Cinema Auto Calibration.

Yamaha YHT-390BL Home Theater in a Box (Black)

Home Theater Expert — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 19:28:35 +0000

The YHT-390BL Home Theater System has full 5.1-Channel Surround Sound with Top Class Features such as HDMI switching with 1080p Video Pass Through, iPod and Bluetooth Compatibility, CINEMA DSP, Compressed Music Enhancer, and Four SCENE Buttons. Four SCENE buttons make operating the receiver easier than ever. Two volume-setting functions are including on this receiver for additional convenience. The YHT-390BL receiver is capable of delivering large amounts of reserve power for accurate reproduction of the high-energy peaks that are especially prevalent in digital audio sources. This system features dual HDMI inputs and one output that can handle all HD format including 720p, 1080i and 1080p so you can connect two HDMI sources, such as a DVD player and a high definition set-top box, and enjoy the highest possible quality with an HD display. You have a choice of eight unique Yamaha CINEMA DSP surround programs to bring out the full audio potential of your entertainment sources. Preset remote unit 4 SCENE buttons offering greater operating ease with 13 preset SCENE templates iPod compatibility with optional Universal Dock Bluetooth (A2DP) compatibility with optional Bluetooth Wireless Audio Receiver Initial Volume Setting and Maximum Volume Setting High dynamic power, low-impedance drive capability 192kHz/24-bit DACs used in all channels 1080p-compatible HDMI switching (2 in/1 out) including 1080p/24Hz repeat HDTV compatible component video terminals (3 in/1 out) CINEMA DSP with 8 DSP programs Compressed Music Enhancer to improve compressed music sources Night Listening Enhancer (Cinema/Music) and SILENT CINEMA Audio Delay for adjusting lip-sync Front Speakers Dimensions – 5-23/32 x 9-7/16 x 6-1/2 Weight – 4 pounds Center Speaker Dimensions – 13 x 4-1/8 x 4-11/32 Weight – 3.9 pounds Surround Speakers Dimensions – 4-1/8 x 8-1/16 x 4-11/32 Weight – 2.1 pounds Subwoofer Dimensio

Samsung HT-X715T 5.1 Channel Bluetooth Home Theater System

Home Theater Expert — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 19:09:23 +0000

Includes Samsung HTX715T HT X715T 5.1 channel Home Theater System.

Panasonic SC-PT760 Deluxe 5 DVD Home Theater System

Home Theater Expert — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 19:06:31 +0000

Use of a highly rigid bamboo material in the center speaker helps achieve an extremely pure, clean sound. A Kelton Subwoofer system with a dual diameter structure delivers a deep, powerful bass. Whisper-Mode Surround allows you to enjoy rich surround sound even when watching movies at low volume.Panasonic DVD Home Theater products feature a 1080p up-conversion function that converts standard definition images from DVD sources to high definition images. These up-converted signals draw out the maximum performance of an HDMI compatible 1080p HDTV, giving you vivid, sharp and exceptionally detailed high-resolution images to enjoy.With the included Wireless Kit for Rear Speakers, no cables means no clutter. You can also expand your music listening into three additional rooms with the wireless multi-room speaker kit (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 built-in Universal Dock for iPod gives you a great way to enjoy music and 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.The enhanced Viera link displays a menu on the TV screen, making it easier to operate your connected Home Theater system. For example, you can display a menu with a list of the movies or music stored on your iPod, and use the Viera remote control unit to select one and begin playback.