Home Theater-In-A-Box - Basics and Product Reviews

The Panasonic SC-HTB350 is a compact audio system that provides a very flexible, but easy way, to get better sound for TV viewing without a lot of wires. Check out the details in my review.

Check out all the details of the Samsung HT-D6500W all-in-one compact Blu-ray home theater system.

With the VHT510, Vizio offers a self-contained, easy-to-use surround sound audio system that complements a flat panel television for an intimate, satisfying home theater viewing and listening experience. The VHT510 combines a self-amplified sound bar housing the left, center, right channel speakers, plus two additional surround speakers, with a...

The Samsung HT-X810 is a self-contained, easy-to-use sound bar system that can complement an LCD or Plasma TV and create an intimate, but satisfying home theater viewing and listening experience. To find out whether the HT-X810 is right for you, check out my review.

The Onkyo HT-S9100 is a 7.1 channel home theater-in-a-box system that is designed for those than want higher-end features and performance not usually included in the most all-in-one systems. The HT-S9100 not only includes Dolby TrueHD/DTS-HD decoding, but also includes THX-Certified audio processing and loudspeakers to insure consistent,...

Pioneer Elite HTS-LX70 is designed specifically to be a partner with Flat Panel Televisions and Pioneer Blu-ray disc players, with its built-in Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoders and HDMI 1080p pass through connectivity. For more details, read my product description and short review.

I get asked by readers often how they can get started in home theater without spending a fortune and having to buy lots of components. One popular solution is with a home theater-in-a-box system. One entry in this exciting product category is the Pioneer Elite HTS-LX70. This system is stylishly designed to complement Flat Panel Television installations and Pioneer Blu-ray disc players, with its b…

One popular home theater solution that provides a minimum of hassle and cost is a home theater-in-a-box system. Such systems provide the consumer with everything they need to setup a basic home theater audio/video system, except for the television or video monitor. One entry in this product category is the Pioneer HTS-570. Read my review.

Check out my product description and short review of the Pioneer HTS-570 compact home theater-in-a-box system.

With 90x7WPC and 230-watt powered subwoofer, the Onkyo HT-SP908 7.1 channel HTIB has power to deliver. The included Receiver not only offers standard surround sound options, but also includes Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD decoding as well, via its HDMI 1.3a inputs. Also included, a DVD player with 1080p upscaling. This system can easily accommodate an additional Blu-ray Disc or HD-DVD player. If you are looking for an all-in-one system with lots of flexibility, check out the Onkyo HT-SP908.

The Pioneer HTS-260 is a 5.1 channel home theater-in-a-box system, with 5 compact satellite speakers, an AV receiver/subwoofer combination, and separate LED display unit. However, although the AV receiver section provides audio connections, it lacks video connections, which would have made it a more flexible central control unit to use with...

The Pioneer HTS-260 is a compact 5.1 channel home theater system that may just right for you. For more details, read my product description and short review.

Onkyo HT-S990 7.1 channel HTIBm With 110x7WPC and 230-watt powered subwoofer, has power to deliver. The Receiver/Amp section not includes Dolby Digital EX/DTS-ES/Pro Logic IIx decoding, but also includes THX-Certified audio processing and loudspeakers to insure consistent, quality, peformance and that everything in the system is both...

The SLS Q-line home theater-in-a-box system offers something different in addition to its av receiver and subwoofer: center and satellite speakers utilizing ribbon-based drivers. Check out my review for more details.

You've been hearing a lot about Home Theater; your neighbor has this huge big screen TV, DVD Player, powerful surround sound Receiver, huge speakers, and a sub-woofer that you can "feel" when you are trying to sleep. The question is; how can your your own home theater system without spending all that money and having all the hookup hassle? Find...

A home theater doesn't have to complicated or cost a lot. Check out my suggestions for affordable home theater-in-a-box systems that are great for those that want a taste of home theater without all the hassle.

Check out how you can use a PC in your home theater system.

If you are looking for a stylish, but compact, home theater system, check out the Yamaha DVX-S120 Home Cinema Station To find out if this system is the right solution for you, read my review.

The Yamaha DVX-S60 is an entry level home theater system that is easy to set up and use, but how does it perform? Read my review to find out.