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The Ideal Compact Partner for Your Flat-Screen Display Movies and games look great on today’s widescreen TVs. But let’s face it, the audio from your typical flat-panel display leaves a lot to be desired. That’s where the Onkyo HTX-22HDX steps in. In its basic 2.1-channel configuration, the HTX-22HDX gives you a combo subwoofer and A/V receiver plus two front speakers for stunning mid- and high-range audio. Three HDMI 1.4 inputs let you hook up a Blu-ray player, console, and cable/sat tuner. HDMI 1.4 is not only compatible with upcoming 3-D video, it also lets you run an Audio Return Channel from your display’s tuner back to the receiver. The HTX-22HDX also handles HD formats from DTS and Dolby, offers four distinct audio modes for gaming, and includes Onkyo’s Theater-Dimensional technology that creates an immersive and convincing surround effect through just 2.1 channels. What’s more, a new on-screen display makes it easier to adjust sett (more…)

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Harman Kardon HKTS 30BQ Premium Home Theater Performance in a Rich, High-Gloss Finish Designed to Entertain for more than 50 Years. Using extraordinary industrial design, innovative technologies and meticulous engineering, Harman Kardon audio experts have created products to deliver the ultimate listening experience for more than 50 years. From the world’s very first high-fidelity receiver in 1954 to today’s high-current, ultrawide-bandwidth amplifier design, the Harman Kardon brand has led the way to the finest audio and video quality possible. With a complete package of performance, design, flexibility and ease of use, Harman Kardon products are perfect for all the sounds and visuals that modern, high-definition digital content has to offer. So treat yourself to the ultimate at-home listening experience–one that only a Harman Kardon system can provide. The HKTS 30BQ speaker system brings premium performance and luxurious style (more…)

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Got your widescreen HDTV for your living room? That’s only part of the experience. HDTV sound goes beyond 2-channel stereo, dividing sound into 5 channels. Get yourself a 5.1 channel surround receiver and add these speakers and you’ve got home theater to enjoy and love! JBL’s CS6100 6-Piece Home Cinema Speaker Package is a high-performance home-theater speaker system that beautifully complements your living room. The four satellites, matching horizontal center, and 300-watt (peak) subwoofer deliver unbelievable sound. The satellites and center channel feature JBL’s advanced titanium-laminate dome tweeters and dual 3-1/2″ drivers for unsurpassed power and realism. The voice-matched center channel speaker uses components that are identical to those used in the satellites for seamless pans. The black, high-gloss finish brings a touch of attractive contemporary design to your home and complements any flat-panel television. Wall brackets are included for (more…)

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From the Manufacturer Polk Audio SurroundBar 360: Surround Sound Doesn’t Get Easier Than This What You Know: Surround sound would be extremely cool when you watch movies and HDTV on your new flat panel TV.What You Think You Know: Surround sound requires lots of expensive equipment, and clutters up a room with speakers, subwoofer boxes, and stuff that’s impossible to hook up; it just isn’t worth the hassle.What You Should Know: The Polk Audio SurroundBar 360° DVD system gives you dramatic surround sound from just a single speaker and DVD controller. Absolutely no clutter and zero hook-up hassles. Two simple connections are all that’s required for rich, 360-degree surround sound Experience Room-Filling Surround Sound Without Filling Your Room So, you gave in and got the flat panel TV for the living room. You even “let” your Significant Other talk you into splurging for the bigger screen. But now, when you watch movies together, you’re both fidgety a (more…)

Our best all-in-one music system is now even better. The Acoustic Wave® music system ll offers more lifelike sound for larger spaces, with improved functionality and versatility, yet remains refreshingly simple to use.

Acclaimed waveguide speaker technology still lies at the heart of this system’s performance, so it rivals the sound of much larger, more complicated stereos. An all-new Bose digital platform fine tunes the sound for more accurate, consistent music reproductioneven at louder volume levels. Vocals sound cleaner. Instruments ring truer. The result comes closer to music in a natural, live-performance setting.

The Acoustic Wave® music system ll plays your home-burned CDs as well as regular discs and AM/FM radio. You’ll find a new headphone jack for private listening, auxiliary inputs and an updated informational display. A variety of accessories adds to your listening enjoyment at home or on the go. And you can add our optional 5-CD changer for even mor (more…)

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“This is the best guidebook we’ve seen on the subject.” — Wayne Thompson, the Oregonian

With this consumer’s guide, buyers of home theater systems will be taken through the technology and components of home entertainment and learn how they suit their individual needs. Consumers will discover the best components, how to be a savvy shopper, how to avoid buying the wrong technology, and how to set up and fine-tune a system. In addition, all the technologies behind home theater are explained. These technologies include DVD players, audio/video receivers, multichannel speaker systems, high-definition television (HDTV), and digital satellite systems.

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From the Manufacturer Harman Kardon HKTS 18–Designed to Entertain For more than 50 years, Harman Kardon products have been engineered, through extraordinary industrial design, innovative technologies and meticulous engineering, to deliver the ultimate listening experience. From the world’s very first high-fidelity receiver in 1954 to today’s advanced high-definition A/V receivers, the Harman Kardon brand has led the way in the pursuit of the finest audio and video quality possible. In fact, the brand originally introduced many of the technologies associated with the world’s best amplifiers. One example: high-current, ultrawide-bandwidth amplifier design, which is still used today to deliver an exciting high-definition listening experience. With the goal of delivering a complete package of performance, design, flexibility and ease of use, Harman Kardon products are perfect for enjoying everything that today’s digital high-definition content has to (more…)

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From the ManufacturerManufacturer’s Review (June 20, 2009)In order to truly appreciate the Blu-ray Disc experience, many have to upgrade the audio portion of their system. Recognizing this, Panasonic created their Home Theater Systems. Bundling a Blu-ray Disc player, AV receiver, and speakers, the SC-BT300 makes it easy for you to step up to Blu-ray and to 7.1 channel, 1250-Watt surround sound for incredible home cinema. Easy to set up, the SC-BT300 offers a high quality picture, dynamic and clear sounds, easy operation, advanced networking and connectivity, and plenty more. Panasonic Blu-ray Disc Home Theater Systems give you everything you need to experience all the emotional impact of a movie in your own home. A complete Blu-ray home theater system with tower front speakers. Click to enlarge. Premium Sound Quality With features like front and center Bamboo Cone Speakers, a Kelton Subwoofer, and a simple setup process, the SC-BT300 delivers 125 (more…)

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