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

How can have a home theater system without spending all that money and having all the hookup hassle? To start, check out some Home Theater-in-box Basics, then move on to products reviews and other info.
Samsung HT-X810 2.1 Channel Home Theater System
The Samsung HT-X810 offers an attractive, compact, self-contained, easy-to-use system that can complement a flat panel television and create an intimate, but satisfying home theater viewing and listening experience. The system consists of a main unit combining a 2.1 channel audio system with an upscaling DVD player. In addition, it also comes with a wireless subwoofer. To find out whether the HT-X810 is right for you, check out my review.
Onkyo HT-S9100THX 7.1 Channel Home Theater-in-a-Box System
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, quality, peformance and that everything in the system is both electronically and acoustically matched. Check out the Onkyo HT-S9100THX.
Pioneer Elite HTS-LX70 Flat Panel Home Theater System - Product 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. A new entry in this exciting product category is the Pioneer Elite HTS-LX70. This system 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.
Pioneer Elite HTS-LX70 Flat Panel Home Theater System - Photo Profile
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…
Pioneer HTS-570 Compact 5.1 Channel Home Theater System - Review and Rating
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 for a minimum of hassle and cost is with 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 of the latest entries in this exciting product category is the Pioneer HTS-570.
Pioneer HTS-570 Compact 5.1 Channel Home Theater System - 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 for a minimum of hassle and cost is with 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 of the latest entries in this exciting product category is the Pioneer HTS-570.
Onkyo HT-SP908 Home Theater-in-a-box System - Product Profile
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.
Pioneer HTS-260 Compact 5.1 Channel Home Theater System
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 for a minimum of hassle and cost is with 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 of the latest entries in this exciting product category is the Pioneer HTS-260.
Pioneer HTS-260 Compact 5.1 Channel Home Theater System
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 for a minimum of hassle and cost is with 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 of the latest entries in this exciting product category is the Pioneer HTS-260.
Onkyo HT-S990THX HomeTheater-In-A-Box System with THX Certification
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 electronically and acoustically matched. Also, the HT-S990 includes XM-Satellite radio compatibility. For additional details, check out my Product Preview.
SLS Q-Line Silver Home Theater System - Product Review
The SLS Q-line is a compact home theater-in-a-box system, with compact satellite speakers utilizing ribbon-based drivers, AV receiver, and subwoofer that is great for entry level consumers. Just hookup your own DVD player and additional component, and you are set to go. Check out my review for more details.
Home Theater - Easy and Inexpensive - Home Theater-In-A-Box
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 out in the following article.
Guide Picks: Home Theater-In-A-Box Systems
Interested in settiing up a home theater, but don't want to have to remodel your living room or deplete your finances to do it? Get in on the home theater craze with a minimum of hassle and cost with a home theater-in-a-box system. Just add your own TV.
Use Your PC as Part of Your Home Theater System
Using your PC as part of your home theater system.
Yamaha DVX-S120 Home Cinema Station
The Yamaha DVX-S120 Home Cinema Station is a full featured and stylish compact home theater-in-a-box system that is great for entry level consumers as well for those wanting a second system for a smaller room or office. Check out my review for more details.
Home Theater Review - Yamaha DVX-S60 Home Theater-In-A-Box
The Yamaha DVX-S60 is a full featured and stylish home theater-in-a-box system that is perfect for entry level consumer as well for those wanting a second system for a smaller room or office. Check out my review for more details.

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