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Consumer Guide Home Theater Speaker Expert Reviews
Home theater speakers, combined with an A/V receiver and a sound source, can re-create huge, theatrical sound in your home. You might be tempted to buy speakers based solely on their form factor. But even speakers that are the same size can vary widely in terms of performance, read our expert reviews before you commit to a selection. Need help getting started? Read the Home Audio Speaker Buying Guide first.
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How Surround Sound Works
Going to the movies today is a very different experience from going to the movies 70 years ago -- the picture is clearer, most of the movies are in color and the admission price is a lot higher. But the biggest change is probably the sound experience. Learn how surround sound works.

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Aperion Intimus Concert 533HD Photo
Aperion Audio's Intimus Concert 533 HD 5.1 is a fantastic speaker system for both home theater and multichannel music applications. Read more in Consumer Guide's review....

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Yamaha NS-SP1600 Photo
The Yamaha NS-SP1600 home theater system is a decent little setup at a very reasonable price. Check out the full review from Consumer Guide....

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$96.00 - $150.00
Yamaha NS-SP7800PN Photo
The Yamaha NS-SP7800PN home theater system offers stylish looks, and good sound at a price that is easy on the wallet. Check out the full review from Consumer Guide....

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$550.00 - $700.00
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Focal SIB SYSB Photo
The Focal SIB SYSB speaker system offers high-end sound quality combined with elegant looks. Check out the full review from Consumer Guide....

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Klipsch Quintet SL Photo
The Klipsch Synergy Series SL offers excellent sound, mounting versatility and good build quality. Check out the full review from Consumer Guide....

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Polk Audio's Monitor Series is a powerful and capable home theater speaker system. Read all about it on Consumer Guide....

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Home Theater Speaker FAQ

The number before the decimal in a surround sound format refers to the number of main channels. In a 5.1 system, these are the front left, front right, center, rear left and rear right. The "1" after the decimal stands for a single subwoofer channel. Learn more about surround sound formats.
The subwoofer handles the lowest-frequency sounds, such as the rumble of thunder or an earth-shaking explosion. Without these sounds, your movie-watching experience will seem much less immersive and realistic. Learn more about how speakers work.
The FCC currently has a February 17, 2009, deadline for the transition to all digital broadcasting. On this date, all analog broadcasting will stop, and consumers will need to buy converter boxes to receive programming on their older TVs. Learn more about digital television.

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Designing a Home Theater System
Watch this video about home theaters on HowStuffWorks. Learn what it takes to create your own home theater in this video from MediaLink.

How HDTV Works
High-definition television (HDTV) has revolutionized the quality of your TV picture. Learn how HDTV works in this video from HowStuffWorks.

How Cable TV Works
Have you ever wondered how your cable TV gets to your house? Watch this video from HowStuffWorks to learn more about cable TV.



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