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For these larger rooms, you have two options: buy an upmarket HTIB or pick out an A/V receiver, a separate DVD player, and a 5.1-speaker ensemble. If you opt for the HTIB, steer clear of kits with tiny satellite speakers; you want 3-inch or larger woofers and a 7-inch or larger sub.
Then again, more-demanding listeners should stick with separate components. These systems offer greater flexibility along with higher performance, and you can buy a speaker package that matches your decor and your sonic needs. Bass connoisseurs may want to shop for an upgraded subwoofer as well.
Then again, more-demanding listeners should stick with separate components. These systems offer greater flexibility along with higher performance, and you can buy a speaker package that matches your decor and your sonic needs. Bass connoisseurs may want to shop for an upgraded subwoofer as well.
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Summary | Built-in DVD/CD player? |
JVC TH-C6  Check latest prices |
JVC's TH-C6 is an ideal choice for anyone looking for a sweet-sounding and slick-looking affordable home-theater system. | Yes |
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Sony DAV-FX100W Check latest prices |
Sony's revamped wireless Dream system ups the ante with cutting-edge features and improved sound quality. | Yes |
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Sony DAV-FR9 Check latest prices |
The DAV-FR9 offers the best combination of value and performance in Sony's 2004 Dream System lineup. | Yes |
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Panasonic SC-HT930 Check latest prices |
Panasonic's SC-HT930 offers a winning combination of exceptional sound quality and impressive features--including a wireless rear-speaker option. | Yes |
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Pioneer HTP-3600 Check latest prices |
The HTP-3600 combines flexible setup versatility and good sound quality at a very affordable price. | No |
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Denon AVR-2805 Check latest prices |
A great choice for lip-sync-sensitive viewers with relatively elaborate A/V setups. | |
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Pioneer VSX-1015TX Check latest prices |
A great-sounding midpriced A/V receiver, Pioneer's VSX-1015TX offers THX certification and an improved version of the industry's best autosetup program. | |
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Harman Kardon AVR 635 Check latest prices |
Harman's captivating A/V receiver delivers high-end sound. | |
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Yamaha RX-V757 Check latest prices |
Yamaha's RX-V757 is an impressive mix of great sound, easy setup, abundant connectivity, and XM satellite radio compatibility. | |
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Onkyo TX-SR503 Check latest prices |
Abundant features and stellar sound quality put Onkyo's $300 receiver at the top of its class. | |
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Polk Audio RM6800 Check latest prices |
A sleek design and sweet sound make this system a solid choice for style-conscious buyers. | |
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Harman Kardon HKTS 14 Check latest prices |
That formidable, 12-inch powered subwoofer is this high-style 5.1-speaker package's not-so-secret weapon. | |
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Onkyo SKS-HT240 Check latest prices |
A seemingly perfect marriage of style and performance but it's not for big rooms. | |
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Yamaha YSP-1 Check latest prices |
While not audiophile-grade, the YSP-1 produces realistic surround sound without all the wires. | |
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JBL SCS180.6 Check latest prices |
JBL's potent SCS180.6 speaker package can humble its pint-size competition. | |
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Infinity PS 10 Check latest prices |
Infinity's midline woofer can rock your world and still sculpt high-definition bass lines. | |
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JBL Northridge E Series E250P Check latest prices |
The E250P's well-defined bass rocks on home theater and music. | |
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Polk Audio PSW10 Check latest prices |
A compact, affordable sub that performs with gusto on movies and music in modest-size rooms. | |
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 Small bedroom, office, or dorm room
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 Large living room
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