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Popular Mechanics
July 2005
Lawson Wong |
Surround Sound Showdown Getting 3D acoustics at home is a tough challenge. Can virtual systems keep up with multispeaker setups in a listening test?   |
Home Theater
July 2006
Chris Chiarella |
Cambridge SoundWorks SurroundWorks 200 Virtual Home Theater System If you are seriously tight on space, want super-simple setup, and the finer points of audio and video are not of primary importance, the SurroundWorks 200 might be the ticket. |
PC Magazine
October 17, 2005
Michael Kobrin |
Pioneer XW-HT1 Digital Wireless Speaker System The XW-HT1 adds value to any home theater that doesn't already include a true surround speaker setup. |
Home Theater
September 2005
Chris Chiarella |
LTB Audio LTB-AC3 5.1 Surround Sound Headphone System LTB delivers a complete Dolby Digital headphone kit at a reasonable price. While bass reproduction is problematic, the experience is otherwise quite convincing and is a cut above others' faux-surround approach. |
Home Theater
March 2006
Chris Chiarella |
5.1 for Your Noggin Who says you need speakers for discrete surround sound? Listen To Believe (LTB) offers an assortment of discrete 5.1 headphone systems for just about every home theater or gaming scenario, depending upon your tastes and budget. |
Home Theater
May 2008
Adrienne Maxwell |
The Power of One Can the all-in-one soundbar really replace a dedicated home theater system? |
Home Theater
May 2006
Chris Chiarella |
ZVOX Mini Sound Console Amplified Audio System Think of the ZVOX as a convenience product with that rare fringe benefit of dependably good sound quality. |
AskMen.com
March 13, 2001
Peter Richmond |
Buying The Best Home Theater If you're going to buy a home theater system, do it right the first time. Is it really worth the expense and trouble of shopping around? Yes... |
Home Theater
July 2005
Adrienne Maxwell |
Atlantic Technology System 920 Speaker System and Onkyo TX-SR503 A/V Receiver This Atlantic Technology/Onkyo combo proves that you don't have to spend a lot to break free from the confines of the home-theater-in-a-box. |
Home Theater
July 2008
Darryl Wilkinson |
ZVOX 425 Speaker System If you're looking for something simple and automatic to hang on the wall with a flat-panel TV, or you have to recommend a system to a relative or friend who will call you for help whenever he or she can't figure out how to operate the system, the ZVOX 425 should be on your short list. |
PC World
September 2005
Kalpana Ettenson |
Surround Sound in a Box Skeptics might disagree, but it's possible to get great sound from a one-box unit. These four options save space and reduce hassles. |
Home Theater
May 2002
Chris Lewis |
THX ULTRA: Episode 2 Our first look at Ultra 2 and the first certified system from Snell and Pioneer... |
PC Magazine
December 19, 2007
Tim Gideon |
Boston Acoustics TVee Model 2 The TVee Model 2 home theater speaker set packs a wireless subwoofer and minimizes the messy cables. |
Home Theater
February 2005
Kevin Hunt |
Sony DAV-LF1 DVD Platinum Dream System If not for all the wires, Sony's wireless DAV-LF1 DVD Platinum Dream System would be absolutely dreamy. |
Home Theater
December 2007
Kim Wilson |
Yamaha YSP-4000 Digital Sound Projector The Yamaha YSP-4000 Digital Sound Projector is a simple solutions to the typical monolith speaker. |
Home Toys
February 2006
Bob Hetherington |
Jamo 775 HCS 4 Speaker System Powered by Their AVR-793 Receiver This Jamo system is terrific and gives all of the quality and punch that one would expect and desire in a home theater audio setup. |
Home Toys
April 2004
Richard G. Elen |
Down the Bottom End Bass Management attempts to insure that bass is sent to speakers that can handle it, but it is often misunderstood. This article introduces the subject, and points out some pitfalls for the unwary. |
Home Theater
July 2005
Chris Chiarella |
Sherwood Hollywood at Home VR-670 Home-Theater-in-a-Box The stereo and enhanced listening modes are spacious and enjoyable but the video reproduction could look better. |
Home Theater
January 2007
Chris Chiarella |
Sharp SD-SP10 HTIB Offering lots of choices for not many dollars, the SD-SP10 is recommended for anyone with multiple A/V sources looking for an alternative to full 5.1. |
Home Toys
December 2005
Steve Faber |
Home Theater Design & Construction The correct seating and speaker placement to get the best sound quality and preserve the true theater experience. |
Home Toys
October 2005
Tony Weber |
Entertainment Without Boundaries Phase Technology's Digital Audio Reference Theater System (dARTS) is a unique, groundbreaking application combining several state-of-the-art technologies to produces an audio system that sounds fantastic regardless of the room or room furnishings. |
Home Theater
September 2005
Chris Lewis |
Infinity TSS-4000 Speaker System If you're looking for plasma-friendly speakers, put the TSS-4000 system on your short list. |
Home Theater
October 2, 2001 |
ICBM Improves Surround-sound Bass Recognizing that many home theater fans have satellite-and-subwoofer systems, or systems that don't go very low, Durham, NH-based Outlaw Audio has introduced an add-on device to send the bass where it will sound the best: from the subwoofer... |
Home Theater
August 2008
Darryl Wilkinson |
Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50 Speaker System The Mythos SSA-50 speaker system is by far the best-sounding single-cabinet system. |
Home Toys
February 2006 |
Media Center Audio System Logitech Z-5450 Digital Wireless 5.1 Surround System Logitech, combining its expertise in wireless technology with its leadership in high-performance multimedia speakers, has delivered an original new surround-sound speaker design that solves the unsightly cord problem without adding any additional components. |
Home Theater
June 2005
Adrienne Maxwell |
Harman/Kardon CP 35 Home Theater System The CP 35 home theater system features four distinct Harman/Kardon products, which provides more choices in how you set up and use the gear. |
Home Theater
October 2008
Mark Fleischmann |
Panasonic SC-BT100 Blu-ray HTIB The Panasonic SC-BT100 puts together a highly desirable feature package for $1,000, including Blu-ray playback, iPod compatibility, wireless surround-channel transmission, digital amplification, and speakers with bamboo drivers. |
AskMen.com
May 30, 2002
Christian Lander |
How To: Set Up A Home Theater System There's almost nothing stopping you from quickly and easily setting up a home theater system for a reasonable price... |
Home Toys
April 2006
Steve Faber |
Home Theater Design and Construction Part 5 Time to Start Shopping -- The equipment you decide to purchase should be based on your sources, performance requirements and budget. Here's what to look for. |
Home Theater
January 2004
Kevin Hunt |
Toshiba SD-43HT HTIB An instant home theater system, Toshiba's SD-43HT includes a flashy, silver DVD receiver, five speakers, a subwoofer, and no-fuss, color-coordinated wiring for the setup-impaired. |
Home Theater
December 2006
Mark Fleischmann |
Totem Acoustic Sttaf Loudspeakers, Outlaw Audio LFM-2 Subwoofer, and Outlaw Audio RR2150 Stereo Receiver The Totem Sttaf floorstanding speaker is versatile enough to support almost any kind of music or movies. Neutral and scrupulous, it has no serious sonic downside. |
Home Theater
June 2007
Gary Altunian |
Audio Physic Spark Speaker System and Sunfire Theater Grand TGR-3 A/V Receiver Discriminating listeners will appreciate the Spark speaker systems detailed sound, and its attractive appearance doesn't dominate the room. If you are looking for a high-end receiver, consider the Theater Grand TGR-3. |
Home Theater
May 2007
Darryl Wilkinson |
Denon DHT-487DV Home Theater in a Box In spite of the painful remote control and a few other oddities, this is one of the better HTIB systems you can buy for under $700. |
PC Magazine
September 5, 2007
Tim Gideon |
Ferguson Hill FH007 and FH008 The inflated price for the Ferguson Hill FH007 and FH008 speaker/subwoofer combo is a result of it being both a design piece and a quality audio product... Altec Lansing iMV712... Logitech AudioStation... etc. |
Home Theater
November 2005
Chris Lewis |
Pioneer Elite VSX-72TXV A/V Receiver and Jamo A 7 Speaker System This result of a Japanese-Danish collaboration has eye-popping aesthetics, considerable user friendliness and ergonomic appeal, and quality listening options and features. |
Home Theater
January 2008
Mark Fleischmann |
Silverline Minuet Speaker System and Pinnacle CS 66 Subwoofer Silverline's Minuet is a disarmingly small and cute satellite that sounds as brawny as a bigger speaker and as well proportioned as a costlier one. With the CS 66, Pinnacle proves that a sub expressly designed for in-corner placement can work well. |
Home Theater
March 2002
Kevin Hunt |
Denon DHT-700DV HTIB With the DHT-700DV, Denon takes one small step into the home-theater-in-a-box arena... |
Home Theater
May 2003
Kevin Hunt |
Onkyo Envision LS-V500C HTIB Divide or unconquerable? Onkyo's speakers-optional HTIB. |
Home Theater
September 24, 2002 |
Nirotek Launches Niro Two 6.1 System Unlike standard 6.1 surround sound systems, which include three front speakers and three in the rear, plus a subwoofer, the Niro Two 6.1 employs just two front and rear speakers, and a compact subwoofer. |
Home Theater
February 2006
Mark Fleischmann |
Denon S-301 HTIB Denon's S-301 HTIB, its second-generation Dolby Virtual Speaker surround system, gets surround-like effects out of two speakers and a sub. |
Home Toys
December 2002
David Smith |
Maximize the Performance of your In-wall Speakers This article discusses how and where to mount your in-wall speakers for best performance. It explains how the wall cavity can strongly affect their performance, and what to do about it. |
Home Toys
August 2005
Albert Von Schweikert |
A Few Tips on Choosing Home Theater Speakers In order to make a short-list of equipment to evaluate, here is a primer on how to go about choosing a suitable speaker system for your dream system. |
Home Theater
July 20, 2005 |
Coming Attractions MoDesign's new Audio/Video Component Tower 6000; Paradigm has introduced their new Cinema 70 package. |
Home Theater
November 2001 |
The Good, The Better, & the Best We construct the best home theater systems at three price points: $1,500, $3,000, and $5,000... |
PC World
November 2003
Stan Miastkowski |
Surround Yourself With PC Sound Install a sound card or sound processor to pump up your system's audio power. |
| AskMen.com |
Home Theater Systems For Under $300 Samsung HT-TQ85... Panasonic SC-HT940... JVC TH-C30... Philips HTS6500... Panasonic SC-HT640W... |
Home Theater
April 2003
Geoffrey Morrison |
Polk LSi Speaker System Speakers everywhere: towering gloss-black monoliths in the front, triangles on the sides, and rectangles in the center and back. |
Home Theater
May 2008
Mark Fleischmann |
Dynaudio DM 2/10 Speaker System Imagine the combined radiating area of five big bass drivers in lieu of one sub driver. |
Home Theater
April 2005
Steve Guttenberg |
Harman/Kardon DPR 1005 A/V Receiver and Paradigm Monitor v.4 Series Speaker System True to its name, the Digital Path Receiver keeps audio signals in the digital domain from input to output... These fourth-generation speaker models feature upgraded crossover parts and tweeters that Paradigm deployed in their more-expensive Studio Series speakers... |
Home Theater
March 2005
Kevin Hunt |
Kenwood HTB-S715DV HTIB The HTB-S715DV blends a 6.1-channel surround package with creature-comfort features for the gamer of the house. |
