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Home Theater
April 2006
Mark Fleischmann |
Era Design 4 Speaker System, AudioControl Maestro M2 Pre/Pro, and AudioControl Savoy Amplifier Era's Design 4 satellite and Design 4 LCR speakers are among the best from any manufacturer at any price... AudioControl's Savoy and Maestro M2 combine high performance with energy efficiency...   |
Home Theater
July 2005
Steve Guttenberg |
Boston Acoustics AVR7120 A/V Receiver and VR3 Speaker System The AVR7120 sounds stellar and is eminently capable of serving in even the most complex custom-installation systems and the VR3 is neutral and smooth. |
Home Theater
March 2007
Steve Guttenberg |
Snell D7 Speaker System, Marantz SR9600 A/V Receiver, and Marantz DV9600 Disc Player Snell's hand-tweaked designs pay off big time when you close your eyes and just listen. Also, top-tier Marantz components score with the very best. |
Home Theater
February 2007
Mark Fleischmann |
KEF KHT5005.2 Speaker System and Onkyo TX-SR674 A/V Receiver Onkyo packs a shrewd features set, lots of value, and a musically adept midrange into this midpriced receiver. |
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
June 2005
Chris Lewis |
Klipsch RVX-42 Speaker System and Yamaha RX-V2500 A/V Receiver Klipsch and Yamaha show that not every Spotlight System requires a second mortgage. |
Home Theater
August 2007
Mark Fleischmann |
AAD M Series Speaker System and Rotel RSX-1057 A/V Receiver The AAD M Series is designed to accommodate a high set of musical values on a modest budget. Rotel's RSX-1057 A/V Receiver is a standard setter in its price range. |
Home Theater
March 2008
Mark Fleischmann |
B&W 600 Series Speaker System and Onkyo TX-SR805 A/V Receiver B&W's 600 series speaker system is boxy but great-sounding. Onkyo steps up to the plate with a monster budget receiver. |
Home Theater
February 2005
Chris Lewis |
Canton CD 300 Speaker System and Lexicon RV-8 A/V Receiver Our kickoff system is a slick combination of Canton speakers and Lexicon's new A/V receiver; this system would look fine in the company of a plasma or any of the plasma-inspired designs that dominate video aesthetics these days. |
Home Theater
May 2005
Chris Lewis |
MiCon Audio Evo-2 Home Theater System A review of this audio system finds that it delivers a highly impressive, powerful presentation. |
Home Theater
December 2007
Mark Fleischmann |
Aperion Intimus 533 Cinema HD Speaker System and Yamaha RX-V861 A/V Receiver The Aperion system continues in the tradition with an especially affordable tower and a sub that plays strong and deep. |
Home Theater
August 2005
Chris Lewis |
Integra DTR-8.4 A/V Receiver and Tannoy Arena Speaker System The DTR-8.4 is a strong midpriced contender from a company that knows how to make quality receivers. The Arena system's sound is solid, and the aesthetics are sure to turn heads. |
Home Theater
October 2005
Darryl Wilkinson |
Sequence Strata Speaker System, Primare DVD26 DVD Player & SPA21 Surround Processor/Amplifier The Primare and SPA21 combo means high performance, intuitively easy operation, and beautiful aesthetics that are completely intertwined... Sequence/REL's sound is neutral and well balanced, with an ability to resolve fine detail that makes these speakers especially suited to small-theater-room movie watching... CineVERSUM 60 projector... |
Home Theater
October 2007
Jerry Kindela |
PSB G-Design Speaker System and Adcom GFR-700HD A/V Receiver PSB's G-Design series delivers finesse and impact that completely engulfs the room. While the receiver is packed with power and punch, don't expect top-end ultra-finesse. |
Home Theater
July 2007
Mark Fleischmann |
JBL Cinema Sound CS6100 Speaker System and Integra DTR-7.7 A/V Receiver The inverted bottle meets the custom virtuoso. |
Home Theater
May 2007
Mark Fleischmann |
Tannoy Arena Highline 500 Speaker System and Marantz SR8001 A/V Receiver The Marantz SR8001 is a state-of-the-art surround receiver and, thanks to its scrupulous neutrality, a fine mate for the Tannoys. Audyssey auto setup and room EQ are big pluses. |
Home Theater
March 2005
Chris Lewis |
Anthem AVM 30 Pre/Pro, Anthem MCA 50 Amplifier, and KEF KHT 9000 ACE Speaker System AVM 30 does exactly what a good preamplifier is supposed to do: stay out of the way... The MCA 50 amplifier is rated at 180 watts with all of its five channels driven into 8-ohm loads... The five KHT 9000 satellites are identical, each employing two 6.5-inch bass drivers flanking a 6.5-inch UniQ driver... |
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
February 2006
Rebecca Day |
Polk Audio RM40T Speaker System, Hitachi 42HDT52 Plasma HDTV, Yamaha RX-4600 A/V Receiver, and Yamaha DVD-S2500 DVD Player The Polk Audio RM40T speaker system, Hitachi 42HDT52 plasma HDTV, Yamaha RX-4600 A/V receiver, and Yamaha DVD-S2500 DVD player is a complete home theater system you won't want to hide in the basement. |
Home Theater
January 2007
Mark Fleischmann |
Definitive Technology ProCinema 1000 Speaker System and Pioneer Elite VSX-84TXSi A/V Receiver This system has every conceivable significant feature: DCDi, THX, auto setup, and iPod chic. But it also provides the quantity and quality of power needed to earn a $1,500 price tag. |
Home Theater
September 2006
Steve Guttenberg |
PSB VisionSound 300 Speaker System and Marantz SR8500 A/V Receiver The PSB VisionSound VS300's unique engineering solutions deliver off-the-wall sound from an on-wall design. The SR8500's rare fusion of friendly ergonomics, versatile system integration skills, sleek styling, and high performance is hard to beat. |
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 2006
Steve Guttenberg |
Canton Movie CD 201 Speaker System and Onkyo TX-SR504 A/V Receiver Canton's overachieving speaker package has build and sound-quality refinement that most similarly priced offerings lack. The Onkyo TX-SR504 A/V receiver's extensive features lineup makes the system an incredible value. |
Home Theater
January 2008
Mark Fleischmann |
SVS SBS-01 Speaker System and Pioneer VSX-1017TXV-K A/V Receiver In this, the top model of their value-priced receiver line, Pioneer provides THX Select2 certification, plenty of power, and the ease of automatic setup and room correction. |
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. |
Home Theater
November 2006
Adrienne Maxwell |
Panasonic TH-42PX60U Plasma HDTV, SA-XR57 A/V Receiver, DMR-EH55 DVR/DVD Recorder, and SB-TP100 Speaker System When utilized to its fullest, HDMI can offer the best of both worlds: uncompressed audio and video signals and intelligent, two-way communication over a single cable. |
Home Theater
April 2006
Geoffrey Morrison |
GPX HTD2204 HTIB This home-theater-in-a-box excels at being cheap. |
Home Theater
September 2007
Mark Fleischmann |
Dynaudio Focus 110 Speaker System & Denon AVR-4806CI A/V Receiver Dynaudio delivers one of the strongest high-end sub/sat systems in the Focus 110 and SUB 250. Denon's AVR-4806CI will be the top choice for many home theater buffs. |
Home Theater
August 2005
Chris Lewis |
Parasound Model 7100 Surround Controller and Model 5250 Amplifier The Model 7100 and Model 5250 are a potent combination of performance, features, and value that immediately ups the ante in the midpriced separates category. |
Home Theater
November 2006
Mark Fleischmann |
Onkyo HT-S990THX Integrated Home Theater System The Onkyo HT-S990THX delivers reliably satisfying bass and a good soundfield at an especially affordable price. I recommend it as a starter system for surround neophytes. |
Home Theater
November 2006
Steve Guttenberg |
Sunfire TGP-5 Pre/Pro and TGA-5400 Amplifier The genius of Bob Carver's designs is the way they combine innovative technology, blessedly straight-ahead ergonomics, and oodles of power. |
Home Theater
December 2007
Geoffrey Morrison |
PSB Synchrony One Speaker System They look nice, they're built well, and they sound awesome. |
Home Theater
August 2006
Mark Fleischmann |
Paradigm Cinema 330 Speaker System and Harman/Kardon AVR 340 A/V Receiver It wasn't until unpacking the Paradigm Cinema 330 speakers and the Harman/Kardon AVR 340 receiver that I realized I'd found something rare in the home theater realm: a visual match between speakers and receiver. |
Home Theater
May 2006
Roger Maycock |
Revel Performa F52 Speaker System The Revel Performa F52 speaker system benefits from first-rate components and painstaking attention to detail in their construction, providing a wealth of configuration options for maximizing system performance |
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 2006
Steve Guttenberg |
Anthem Statement D2 Surround Processor and Statement P5 Amplifier With Anthem's Statement D2 and Statement P5 in your system, the realism of music and movies gets ratcheted up a few notches. And the really amazing thing is that they make it happen without discernable effort. |
Home Theater
February 2008
Steve Guttenberg |
Paradigm Monitor Series v.5 Speaker System Paradigm's new v.5 Series Monitors offer incredible value for the money, especially for home theater buyers who want to listen loud. |
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
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 2005
Michael Trei |
Linn Akurate Speaker System The Akurate Series comprises four basic speaker models: the 242 floorstanding speaker, the 212 stand-mounted speaker, the 225 center-channel speaker, and the 221 subwoofer. |
Home Theater
February 2006
Jerry Kindela |
Epos M22 Speaker System and Butler Audio TDB 5150 Amplifier The Epos M22 speaker system and Butler Audio TDB 5150 amplifier is an audio combination that hits all the right notes. |
Home Theater
May 2007
Mark Fleischmann |
Energy Reference Connoisseur RC-70 Speaker System Energy makes their transition to new ownership with a set of world-beating towers, a daringly designed L/C/R, and an extremely versatile bipole/dipole/monopole surround. |
Home Theater
August 2007
Steve Guttenberg |
Monitor Audio Gold Signature GS 20 Speaker System Monitor's Gold Signature series speakers are stealthily proficient. |
Home Theater
November 2007
Mark Fleischmann |
Harman Kardon HS 300 Integrated Home Theater System The Harman Kardon HS 300 integrated home theater system is an above-average specimen of its breed. |
Home Theater
October 2007
Steve Guttenberg |
Klipsch Reference RF-83 Speaker System The Klipsch Reference RF-83 speaker system not only delivers full throttle home theater Sturm und Drang, it sounds sweet with music. |
Home Theater
December 2007
Mark Fleischmann |
Three Ways to Fill a Rack What your money buys in budget, moderate, and high-end surround receivers. |
Home Theater
May 2006
Mark Fleischmann |
Mirage Omnisat v2 Speaker System With the second generation of their unique Omnisat, Mirage improves aesthetics and broadens form factor appeal without losing sight of their key design goal: broad dispersion that makes every seat in the house a good one. |
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 Theater
May 2008
Mark Fleischmann |
Cabasse Artis Baltic Evolution Speaker System and Pioneer Elite VSX-94TXH A/V Receiver The Artis Baltic Evolution tower loudspeaker seems to defy gravity. |
Home Theater
March 2006
Michael Trei |
Linn Komponent Speaker System, Chakra C5100 Amplifier, and Unidisk SC Universal Disc Player Getting away from the bulk and complexity of most home theater electronics, Linn has chosen their feature set carefully to appeal to real people rather than just audio nerds. The resulting package provides exceptional performance without taking over your living space. |
