Home Theater News & Reviews

Logitech Harmony Ultimate Review

If you can get past the price tag, the Logitech Harmony Ultimate is the most powerful, simplest universal remote you can get. (4 out of 5) Editor’s Choice Pros Powerful Easy...
Onkyo TX-NR929 and TX-NR828 Wi-Fi A/V Receivers

Onkyo today announced the fully loaded 9.2-channel TX-NR929 Network A/V Receiver to crown its mid-range lineup along with the 7.2-channel TX-NR828 Network A/V Receiver. Both models are THX Select2 Plus certified and include built-in Wi-Fi...
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...
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...
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, 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-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 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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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, 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 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...
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...