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features, performance and overall value on systems from Bose, Yamaha, Sony, Panasonic,
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Home Theater System Buying Guide, which
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If you're shopping for a home theater system, you're going to have lots of options,
from basic $300 systems to high-end setups that cost thousands. But even the same product
can cost more or less depending on the seller. To ensure you get the best price, compare prices
online before you buy. We've stacked up shopping deals from retailers across the Web so you can
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Often referred to as "home theater in a box," a home theater system includes an A/V receiver,
surround sound speakers and sometimes a DVD player. All you need is a TV and some popcorn to start
enjoying a theatrical experience right in your living room. But how can these small systems produce
theater-quality sound, and what do you need to know to set one up in your home? Learn all about
how home theater systems work.
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Spotlight Reviews
Home Theater Systems
The Insignia NS-H2002 is an inexpensive DVD player with surround sound and speakers for simple installations. Learn more in Consumer Guide's review. ...
The Bose Lifestyle V20 includes five speakers, a sub module, an audio/video switcher module, and separate display. Learn more in Consumer Guide's review. ...
The Panasonic ST-PT950 is an inexpensive d home theater system that includes tower speakers, and wireless surround sound. Learn more in Consumer Guide's review. ...
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The Samsung HT-AS730ST home theater system gives HDMI output playing high definition audio format. This Samsung Home Theater System with 5.1 channel audio produces surround sound. Compatible with iPod, this Home Theater Receiver can directly connect and play from your iPod. The Anynet Plus feature of this Samsung Home Theater System enables operation from any Samsung remote. A headphone jack provided by this Home Theater Receiver enables you to attach headphones to enjoy out-of-the world audio experience. The Samsung HT-AS730ST supports FM radio channel allowing you to play music without any external device attached.
$339.95
Home Theater 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.
Most home theater owners opt for a portable multimedia projector that uses LCD or
DLP technology. These types of projectors, originally used for business presentations,
have been adapted to turn home theater installation into a do-it-yourself, plug-and-play
venture.
Learn more about projection TVs.
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