Home Theater

  • Integra Research DTR-30.5 A/V Receiver

    Integra DTR-30.5 Wi-Fi A/V Receiver

    Integra just introduced the DTR-30.5, a mid-level home theater receiver with built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth interfaces for streaming music from phones, tablets, and computers. This gives it the capability to playback high-definition...

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    Fluance XLHTB Speaker System Review

    We don’t have a ‘Digital Trends High Value Award,’ but if we did, this system would most surely get it. (7 out of 10) Pros Clear midrange and treble Impressive bass...

  • Surround Master SM465

    Involve Audio Surround Master Processor Review

    A very effective pseudo-surround processor for any stereo source, lacking proper switching into an already-existing surround system. First of all, these Australians—some of whom were involved with Lake and other Aussie...

  • Denon AVR-X1000 A/V Receiver

    Denon AVR-X1000, X2000, X3000, X4000 A/V Receivers

    Denon just announced four IN-Command Series network home theater receivers, which include models AVR-X1000, AVR-X2000, AVR-X3000, and AVR-X4000, priced from $500 to $1300. Each model features AirPlay, Audyssey MultEQ XT, full...

  • Sony STR-DN840 A/V Receiver

    Sony STR-DN1040 / DN840 4K Wi-Fi Network A/V Receivers

    Sony today announced the 7.2-channel STR-DN1040 A/V Receiver, which claims to be the first and only home theater receiver with with Built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and AirPlay. The receiver provides 165 Watts...

  • Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A830 A/V Receiver

    Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A830 and RX-A730 A/V Receivers

    Yamaha announced two network A/V receivers, the AVENTAGE RX-A830 and RX-A730, which offer high performance, intuitive control and easy connectivity for those seeking to get the most enjoyment out of music,...

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    Pioneer HTZ-BD32 Blu-ray Home Theater System Review

    It’s got just about everything you’d want, as far as features are concerned, but this package probably won’t please a picky home theater buff. (2 out of 4) It’s a Little...

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    Logitech Harmony Touch Review

    Logitech’s Harmony range of universal remote controls are decent attempts at uncluttering our living rooms by providing us with a single remote for all our devices, and the Logitech Harmony Touch...

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    VIZIO Co-Star with Google TV Review

    Does the pairing of VIZIO and Google TV have what it takes to knock the Roku 3 and Apple TV down a few pegs? (3 out of 4) Is Google TV...

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    SVS Ultra Series Review

    The SVS Ultra Tower Surround speaker package came as close to earning a perfect 10 as any other speaker system we’ve heard in its price class. (9.5 out of 10) Pros...

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    Elite Screens Quickstand Portable Projector Screen Review

    Superbowl parties have changed the way I entertain. Well, really, my job as a home theater reviewer changed the way I throw Superbowl parties. Or maybe I just like big screens...

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    SONOS PlayBar, Sub and Play:3 Wireless 5.1 Surround Sound System Review

    The wireless speaker company tries its hand at a full 5.1 channel discrete surround sound system, without those pesky speaker wires. (3 out of 4) Think Outside the Bar Make no...

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    Logitech’s New Harmony Universal Remotes Link Up to Your Smartphone

    When is a TV remote more than a TV remote? When it’s a Logitech Harmony universal remote, which today got two new additions to its lineup: the Harmony Ultimate and Harmony...

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    Klipsch HD Theater 600 Review

    …we can’t imagine anyone not enjoying the type of balanced and exciting sound the HD 600 system offers. (8 out of 10) Pros Clear, well-balanced and exciting sound Fatigue-free presentation Subwoofer...

  • Pioneer Elite VSX-43 A/V Receiver

    Pioneer Elite VSX-43 and VSX-70 A/V Receivers

    Pioneer today introduced two affordable Elite home theater receivers, the Elite VSX-43 7.1-channel receiver (pictured above) and Elite VSX-70 7.2-channel receiver. Both A/V receivers incorporate high-resolution file format playback, expanded multi-zone...

  • Yamaha YHT-899U

    Yamaha YHT-899U, 799U, 699U, 599U, 399U Home Theater Systems

    Yamaha just introduced five new 5.1-channel home theater in a box (HTiB) systems priced from $449.95 to $849.95. The YHT-899U (pictured top), YHT-799U, YHT-699U and YHT-599U networked home theater systems include...

  • Marantz NR1504 and NR1604 A/V Receivers

    Marantz NR1504 and NR1604 A/V Receivers

    Marantz today announced the 5.1-channel NR1504 and 7.1-channel NR1604 slim-line home theater receivers, which feature Apple’s AirPlay, allowing users to stream their iTunes music whether from Mac or PC, as well...

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    Yamaha Aventage A-3020 Review

    Album after album, we enjoyed the way the Yamaha RX-A3020 made music, and our experience with this latest version mirrors the excellent performance we got from the 3010… (8.5 out of...

  • Black Diamond Motorized Projection Screen

    Screen Innovations Black Diamond Motorized Projection Screen

    Screen Innovations (SI) just released their Black Diamond Motorized projection screen, which features a unique motorized design along with ambient light rejection screen technology. Utilizing one motor, four custom helixes, and a spool of slender aircraft...

  • BenQ W1080ST DLP Projector

    BenQ W1080ST 3D DLP Projector

    BenQ just announced a full HD 1080p 3D short-throw home theater projector for $1,299. The new W1080ST projector uses the high-end DLP Dark Chip 3 (DC3), which is typically reserved for...