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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
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
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 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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
December 2007
Mark Fleischmann |
Three Ways to Fill a Rack What your money buys in budget, moderate, and high-end surround receivers. |
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
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
April 2008
Mark Fleischmann |
Marantz SR8002 A/V Receiver If you want a deluxe implementation with all the audio enhancements available - not to mention HD Radio - this top-of-the-line Marantz is quite reasonably priced. |
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
September 2007
Mark Fleischmann |
Onkyo TX-SR575 A/V Receiver The Onkyo TX-SR575 A/V receiver is recommended and offers sounds that are both well balanced and pleasing. |
Home Theater
April 2007
Steve Guttenberg |
NHT Classic Four Speaker System, Controller Pre/Pro, and Power5 Amplifier NHT's new electronics aren't merely me-too components. They look cool, sound wonderful, and offer tremendous value. |
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
August 2008
Kim Wilson |
Onkyo TX-SR606 A/V Receiver The Onkyo TX-SR606 performs solidly with a feature set that is difficult to beat. |
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
July 2008
Mark Fleischmann |
Yamaha RX-V863 A/V Receiver Yamaha has long excelled in the $999 receiver category, and the RX-V863 is no exception. |
Home Theater
October 2008
Mark Fleischmann |
Yamaha RX-V463 A/V Receiver The Yamaha RX-V463 A/V receiver will certainly get your starter system off the ground. On a good day, it might even loft it into the stratosphere. |
Home Theater
April 2008
Mark Fleischmann |
Integra DTR-8.8 A/V Receiver The Integra DTR-8.8 is an excellent buy, in addition to all its other strengths. |
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
August 2006
Mark Fleischmann |
Pioneer VSX-816 A/V Receiver Features are the VSX-816's strengths. You get XM satellite radio, auto setup, and room equalization in one package. |
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
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
May 2008
Mark Fleischmann |
Sony STR-DA4300ES A/V Receiver and BDP-S500 Blu-ray Player Together, the Sony STR-DA4300ES A/V receiver and BDP-S500 Blu-ray player are a great little system. |
Home Theater
December 2007
Geoffrey Morrison |
PSB Synchrony One Speaker System They look nice, they're built well, and they sound awesome. |
Home Theater
April 2006
Geoffrey Morrison |
GPX HTD2204 HTIB This home-theater-in-a-box excels at being cheap. |
Home Theater
October 2007
Mark Fleischmann |
Meridian G95 DVD A/V Receiver The Meridian G95 delivers on its promise of beautifully sculpted audiophile surround sound with a minimum of bulk or fuss. |
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
October 2005
Chris Lewis |
B&W 803D Speaker System This system is enveloping, exhilarating, and flat-out enjoyable as any speaker system. |
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
April 2006
Mark Fleischmann |
Sherwood Newcastle R-965 A/V Receiver Sherwood updates thier top-line R-965 with automatic setup and equalization. |
Home Theater
June 2005
Chris Lewis |
Sony STR-DE998 A/V Receiver The STR-DE998 is a quality receiver at the right price. |
Home Theater
February 2005
Mark Fleischmann |
Marantz SR4500 A/V Receiver It takes moxie to come out with a receiver rated any less than 100 watts per channel, but that's what Marantz has done with the SR4500. |
