Editors' Top Home audio
updated May 15, 2006
 
David Katzmaier, senior editor
  Home-theater-in-a-box systems are more popular than ever, so it stands to reason that manufacturers will think up clever ways to differentiate their boxes from the rest. That's why we've cobbled together a catch-all list of HTIBs that don't fit neatly into other boxes. You'll find all kinds of systems here, including a few with wireless speakers for the back channel. Don't get your hopes up, though: they still have wires.
-- David Katzmaier, senior editor
 
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Specialty and wireless
Home audio Editors' rating Price Summary
Sony DAV-FX100W
Released: 07/15/2005
7.3 out of 10 7.3
Very good
 
Sony's revamped wireless Dream system ups the ante with cutting-edge features and improved sound quality.
Specs: Home theater system , Speaker system , DVD player / AV receiver , DVD player , CD , DVD , CD-R , SACD , CD-RW , DVD+R , DVD-R , DVD+RW , DVD-RW , Video CD , Silver aluminum , Surround Sound , 1000 Watt, Remote control
 

Panasonic SC-HT930
Released: 05/01/2005
7.1 out of 10 7.1
Very good
 
Panasonic's SC-HT930 offers a winning combination of exceptional sound quality and impressive features--including a wireless rear-speaker option.
Specs: Home theater system , Speaker system , DVD changer / AV receiver , DVD changer , CD , DVD , CD-R , HDCD , SVCD , CD-RW , DVD+R , DVD-R , DVD+RW , DVD-RAM , Video CD , DVD-Audio , Surround Sound , 1000 Watt, Universal remote control (Infrared)
 

 
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