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- JVC TH-L1
- Home-theater-in-a-box systems HTIBs provide a turnkey surround sound solution on the cheap. But with a few exceptions--usually large, bulky component-based systems--they're generally not known for their flexibility or wealth of features. And that's why the JVC TH-L1 is such a breath of fresh air. The diminutive HTIB allows for switching...
- Tags: Corporate communications, JVC, JVC TH-L1, HDMI, HTIB
- Product reviews 2007-10-05
- LG LFD790
- LG's LFD790 two-channel home theater in a box HTIB stands out in a field of silver plastic HTIBs--the entire LG system, AV receiver/DVD player, stereo satellite speakers, and powered subwoofer are finished in a pristine, high-gloss black finish. By normal HTIB standards, the speakers are large, big enough to house...
- Tags: TV & Home Theater, Consumer electronics, LG Electronics Inc., LG LFD790, AV receiver/DVD, HTIB
- Product reviews 2007-07-02
- LG LHT764
- In today's competitive home-theater-in-a-box HTIB market, features and connectivity are key. Discriminating buyers scan a prospective purchase's spec sheet to see if it sports HDMI, USB, XM Satellite Radio readiness, and iPod capability, and so on, before deigning it a worthwhile purchase. Those buyers will find LG's LHT764, a fully...
- Tags: LG LHT764, HTIB, LG Electronics Inc., changer
- Product reviews 2007-05-14
- Onkyo HT-S907
- Most home-theater-in-a-box systems HTIBs are riddled with design compromises. They look high-tech, but too often they make do with less than stellar electronics and speakers. While an HTIB can be greater than the sum of its parts and offer reasonable performance, few manufacturers would dare sell its HTIB electronics and...
- Tags: Onkyo HT-S907, HTIB
- Product reviews 2007-02-09
- Samsung HT-TQ85
- The fast-paced home-theater-in-box HTIB market keeps manufacturers on their toes, with intense demand for new features and lower prices. Even a cursory perusal of Samsung's new HT-TQ85 ($530 list) flagship system will demonstrate how the brand thrives in this highly competitive environment. The HT-TQ85 sports not only an HDMI...
- Tags: Consumer electronics, Samsung HT-TQ85, HTIB, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.
- Product reviews 2006-10-11
- Philips HTS6500
- By combining a DVD player, a receiver, and speakers into a single product, home-theater-in-a-box systems HTIBs simplify the process of purchasing and installing a home theater. Although a full-blown home-theater system is often the best solution for optimal sound quality, setting up five speakers and a subwoofer--let alone a full-scale...
- Tags: Home entertainment, Consumer electronics, TV & Home Theater, DVD, Network technology, TVs, Philips HTS6500, speaker, Philips Electronics N.V., video
- Product reviews 2006-07-20
- Panasonic SC-HT40
- We've said it before and we'll say it again: It's pretty impressive what you can get these days for $200 in a home theater in a box HTIB. While Panasonic's most affordable HTIB, the SC-HT40, may lack a built-in the DVD player--which is a good thing for those who already...
- Tags: Consumer electronics, DVD, Panasonic SC-HT40, Panasonic, HTIB
- Product reviews 2006-07-11
- Sony DAV-FX900W
- With a $900 list price, the Sony DAV-FX900W is poised at the high end of the company's 2006 home-theater-in-a-box HTIB lineup; only the $2,000 DAV-LF1H is more expensive. To be sure, the DAV-FX900W has an impressive list of desirable features: a sleek front head unit with a combined A/V...
- Tags: Sony DAV-FX900W, Sony Corp., HTIB
- Product reviews 2006-07-07
- Harman Kardon CP 35
- Quick Take: The Harman Kardon CP 35 is the flagship model in the company's 2006 home-theater-in-a-box HTIB line. It offers a better receiver and larger 7.1-channel speakers than the step-down model, the CP 25. Like the other two CP models in Harman's product line, the CP 35 simply comprises an...
- Tags: Consumer electronics, Harman Kardon, receiver, HTIB, DVD
- Product reviews 2006-06-14
- Harman Kardon CP 25
- Quick Take: The Harman Kardon CP 25 is the middle of three component-based home-theater-in-a-box systems HTIBs in Harman Kardon's 2006 line and the most affordable of the company's packages to offer 7.1-channel surround sound. Like the other two CP models in Harman's product line, the CP 25 simply comprises an...
- Tags: Consumer electronics, Harman Kardon, receiver, HTIB, DVD
- Product reviews 2006-06-14
- Harman Kardon CP 15
- Quick Take: The Harman Kardon CP 15 is the first of three home-theater-in-a-box systems HTIBs in Harman Kardon's 2006 line that are "component based." In other words, they simply comprise an A/V receiver, a DVD player, a surround speaker package, and a matching remote control that you could otherwise...
- Tags: Consumer electronics, Harman Kardon, receiver, HTIB, DVD
- Product reviews 2006-06-14
- JVC TH-C30
- A lot of people these days are looking for space-saving home-theater-in-a-box HTIB systems that don't cost a lot but don't skimp on features or performance either. Over the years, small, inexpensive HTIBs have certainly improved, but it's still hard to find models that offer truly respectable home-theater performance. Enter...
- Tags: Network technology, JVC TH-C30, JVC, satellite, speaker, HTIB
- Product reviews 2006-06-08
- Panasonic SC-HT940
- In recent years, Panasonic's home-theater-in-a-box HTIB systems have delivered a solid combination of technical sophistication, attractive if somewhat pedestrian design, and good value. The Panasonic SC-HT940 delivers on each count: a built-in DVD changer with an HDMI output for upscaling DVDs to an HDTV-friendly 720p/1080i resolution, adjustable-height front tower speakers,...
- Tags: Panasonic, HTIB
- Product reviews 2006-06-08
- Harman Kardon HS 100
- Most folks who buy home-theater-in-a-box HTIB systems do so because they're affordable, they're easy to set up, and all of the pieces match. They don't seem to mind that many HTIBs' silver-plastic speakers and electronics look and feel, well, cheesy. With the HS 100 ($900), Harman Kardon broke that stereotype--this...
- Tags: HTIB, Harman Kardon
- Product reviews 2006-06-06
- Denon DHT-486DV
- While home-theater-in-a-box HTIB systems are incredibly popular, they're typically not known for their sound or build quality. Thankfully, Denon's approach to HTIB design defies that sort of pigeonholing. First off, the DHT-486DV's 7-channel A/V receiver is a bona fide, separates-grade component. The DVD player is also first rate, and the...
- Tags: DVD, Consumer electronics, Denon, HTIB, Denon DHT-486DV
- Product reviews 2006-05-05
- Sony DAV-FX10
- Home-theater-in-a-box systems HTIBs are all about delivering home-theater surround sound in a single lifestyle-friendly package. In general, we've found the recent incarnations of Sony's Dream system line of HTIBs to be an effective mixture of stylish design and decent sound quality, albeit with a premium price tag. Thus, the interest...
- Tags: Sony DAV-FX10, HTIB, Sony Corp.
- Product reviews 2006-01-27
Additional Resources
- Polk Audio RM95
- Polk Audio engineers and designers are hip to the fact that everybody wants the smallest possible speakers. Big displays and small speakers are where it's at, and Polk's RM95 home theater five pack comes with four tiny satellites and a very compact center speaker for $600. You add your choice...
- Tags: RM95 speaker, Polk Audio RM95, speaker, Polk, satellite
- Product reviews 2008-10-03
- Samsung HT-TZ512T
- In terms of value, it's hard to beat a home-theater-in-a-box HTIB system. While these systems have long bundled the home theater basics--DVD player, amplifier, and surround-sound speakers--into one package, manufacturers have continually upped the ante in recent years with more and more features. Samsung's HT-TZ512T is an excellent case in...
- Tags: Consumer electronics, Home entertainment, Corporate communications, TV & Home Theater, Media players, TVs, Digital music, Samsung HT-TZ512T, TZ512T, DVD, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Apple iPod, iPod Dock
- Product reviews 2008-09-17
- JVC TH-F3
- When we looked at last year's TH-L1 from JVC, we were really impressed at the number of connectivity options the compact 5.1-channel home-theater-in-a-box HTIB packed in its tiny chassis. While the device didn't come with a built-in DVD player, it still was able to switch between two 1080p-capable HDMI ports....
- Tags: Consumer electronics, Digital music, Corporate communications, Media players, Digital media, JVC TH-F3, JVC, Apple iPod, DVD
- Product reviews 2008-06-16
- Klipsch RoomGroove (iPod speaker system)
- At first glance, Klipsch's RoomGroove iPod speaker looks like just another iPod speaker. Sure, its clean lines and black cloth grille are a step up from the typical plastic boxes, but what makes the RoomGroove a bit more interesting is that you can link one RoomGroove to additional units in...
- Tags: Digital music, Klipsch RoomGroove, RoomGroove
- Product reviews 2008-03-10
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