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Sony DAV-HDX267W

It might be an overly simplistic view, but the balance of design, features, and performance is generally all that separates one home theater in a box HTIB from another. Sony's Dream systems have traditionally prioritized design over the other two factors, but the new Bravia series aims to emphasize its...

Tags: Consumer electronics, speaker, Sony Corp., IR Receiver, transmitter, Sony DAV-HDX267W, wireless, surround speaker

Product reviews 2007-05-24

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Sony DAV-HDX589W

The big upgrade in home-in-a-box systems for 2009 is a built-in Blu-ray player. But those models start at $500. If you don't want to spend that much--and you're not ready for Blu-ray--there are still plenty of home theater systems with "just" DVD. Sony has three such models, each of which...

Tags: surround speaker, speaker, subwoofer, satellite, DCAC, Digital Cinema Auto Calibration, Sony Corp.

Product reviews 2009-05-29

Sony HT-SS360

Photo gallery:Sony HT-SS360Home-theater-in-a-box systems have been around forever, but the latest marketing angle is the "Blu-ray ready HTIB." The new phrase simply means that the system consists of a surround-sound-speaker system and an AV receiver, so you only need to add a Blu-ray player to complete your home theater. The...

Tags: subwoofer, Sony HT-SS360, speaker, HTIB, Sony Corp., center channel

Product reviews 2009-05-21

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

Sony Bravia DAV-X10 2.1 Channel Audio System

The home-theater-in-a-box HTIB market is about as commoditized a category as you'll find when shopping for consumer electronics, but Sony's stayed in the game by offering a line of all-in-ones at a wide array of price points. For the 2007 line, the company retained its generally sexy design schemes and...

Tags: Network technology, redesign, Sony Corp., DAV-X10, speaker, satellite, head unit

Product reviews 2008-02-19

Sony DAV-X1V

When Sony launched its 2.1-channel DAV-X1 in 2005, it was clear that the company was gunning straight for the Bose 3-2-1 system. A year on, as the market for "lifestyle-friendly" virtual surround systems continues to grow, Sony has upgraded the X1 to handle the increased competition. An assortment of key...

Tags: speaker, Sony DAV-X1V, Sony Corp.

Product reviews 2006-12-19

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

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

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

Sony DAV-LF1H

Quick Take: The Sony DAV-LF1H is the flagship model in company's 2006 home-theater-in-a-box DVD Dream System line. Its included 5.1-speaker system is flat-panel-friendly; that is, its slim design complements the look and feel of flat-panel LCD and plasma TVs. Additionally, the rear speakers of the system can be connected either...

Tags: Monitors & displays, DVD, Consumer electronics, TVs, Sony DAV-LF1H, Sony Corp.

Product reviews 2006-03-16

Sony DAV-FX500

Quick Take: The Sony DAV-FX500 is the most affordable model in Sony's 2006 DVD Dream System home-theater-in-a-box lineup to feature a five-disc DVD changer and XM-ready satellite radio connectivity. It has a 5.1-speaker system, with an automatic speaker setup program and a microphone to assist with proper speaker placement and...

Tags: DVD, Consumer electronics, Sony DAV-FX500, XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc., Sony Corp.

Product reviews 2006-03-16

Sony DAV-DX375

Quick Take: The Sony DAV-DX375 is the most affordable home-theater-in-a-box product in the company's 2006 DVD Dream System product line. The 5.1-channel speaker system includes an automatic speaker setup program and a microphone to assist with proper speaker placement and optimizing sound quality. The connectivity of its built-in single-disc...

Tags: DVD, Sony DAV-DX375, Sony Corp.

Product reviews 2006-03-16

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