High-end HDTV accessories and add-ons

David Katzmaier, Senior Editor December 2, 2008

You've dropped a massive wad on a Pioneer Elite Kuro or a Samsung 950 series or a Sony XBR8, and now you're looking for add-ons and accessories worthy of your high-end HDTV's lofty pedigree. This list should whet your discerning whistle.

First up is the highest-rated Harmony remote we've ever tested, although if you want a tablet with a bigger screen you might prefer the Harmony 1000. Next is Samsung's Netflix- and Pandora-capable Blu-ray player, which delivers every bit of the video quality of a PS3, if not the game console's other capabilities. TiVo's best HD model is a no-brainer step-up over you cable company's crummy DVR (unless you have satellite), and Sling's high-end video streamer lets you bring quality TV wherever you go. And while we generally recommend a full-fledged home theater speaker system for the very best audio, Yamaha's Digital Sound Projector preserves your decorator's vision and still sounds great. Finally, to surf the Web and do other PC-centric tasks from your living room couch, the slick Asus Essentio is tough to beat.

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