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JVC DD-3 Sophisti review
A stylish home-cinema unit that employs virtual-surround sound, the JVC DD-3 Sophisti forgoes the need for rear speakers -- and the wires that go with them. With an upscaling HDMI DVD player, this is ideal for anyone looking for an unobtrusive way to boost their movie audio Read more
13 June 2007 by Matthew Moskovciak
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Marantz ES7001 SSX review
Marantz, one of America's oldest audio brands, has put forth the ES7001 SSX Front Surround Speaker System, a new single-speaker product. On both DVDs and CDs, the relatively wire- and clutter-free ES7001 produced sound that was incredibly natural and full-bodied Read more
4 December 2008 by Steve Guttenberg
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Onkyo LS-V501 review
Want to improve the wimpish sound on your television? The Onkyo LS-V501 2.1 speaker system will give you plenty of aural bang for your money. Sound quality is excellent and its DVD player will upscale to 1080i. This system will help you get a home cinema experience with muscle Read more
14 March 2008 by Ian Morris
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Samsung HW-C450 review
The HW-C450 soundbar is a good option for anyone who wants to replace their TV's shoddy built-in speakers, without investing in a full-blown surround-sound system. Its music performance is decent, but it really shines with movie soundtracks, delivering crisp dialogue and convincing explosions Read more
23 March 2010 by Ian Morris
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Panasonic SC-BTT262 review
The Panasonic SC-BTT262 is a great 2.1-channel Blu-ray home-cinema kit. Given its compact size, its audio is surprisingly powerful, and the Blu-ray player is up to Panasonic's usual high standards. Read more
8 April 2011 by Ian Morris
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Philips HTS6600 review
The Philips HTS6600 is an all-in-one solution for getting a great sound out of your home cinema system. An upscaling DVD player, integrated amplifier and 2.1 speakers are included and its compactness means you won't litter the room with boxes or wires Read more
28 March 2008 by Richard Arrowsmith
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LG HT33S review
The HT33S is a very likeable 2.1-channel home-cinema system. It's rather scratch- and fingerprint-prone, and music isn't its forte, but it handles DVDs with considerable skill, making film soundtracks a pleasure to listen to and offering impressive picture quality Read more
1 June 2009 by Ian Morris
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LG HT762TZ review
The LG HT762TZ is a good starting point for people who want surround sound but aren't interested in building a complicated separates system themselves. It's a 5.1 surround sound speaker system with an upscaling DVD thrown in the mix, and is great for home cinema newbies Read more
4 June 2008 by Ian Morris
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Denon DHT-FS5 review
The DHT-FS5 single-speaker surround-sound system is tastefully designed and unusually compact. Music-playing duties are not its forte, but sound quality when watching films or TV is good. Overall, this sound bar is a decent improvement on any TV's built-in speakers Read more
12 February 2009 by Steve Guttenberg
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Philips HTS6510 review
As well as being more affordable, a 2.1 home cinema system can save you space and the frustration of setting up separates. With vibrant pictures and SonoWave sound technology, the HTS6510 from Philips is a first-class ambassador for cinema-in-a-box systems in its price bracket Read more
10 November 2006 by Richard Arrowsmith
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