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Home Theater Systems -- Product Reviews

Reviews and profiles of home theater-in-a-box and other surround sound audio systems.

VIZIO VHT215 Home Theater Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer - Photo Profile

Check out a close-up photo look at the Vizio VHT215 2.1 channel home theater system, which combines a sound bar and wireless subwoofer.

VIZIO VHT215 Home Theater Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer - Review

The Vizio VHT215 is an affordable audio system that combines a 2 channel powered sound bar with a wireless subwoofer. The VHT215 is easy to set up and use. Read my review for more details.

Samsung HT-D6500W 5.1 Channel Blu-ray 3D Home Theater System - Review

Read my review of the Samsung HT-D6500W Home Theater System, which combines 3D/Network Blu-ray Disc player with a compact home theater audio system.

Samsung HT-D6500W Blu-ray Player/Home Theater System - Video Performance Tests

As part of my review of the Samsung HT-D6500W Blu-ray home theater system, I ran some video performance tests. Check out a sampling of results.

ZVOX IncrediBase 580 Single-Cabinet Surround Sound System - Photos

Check out a photo look at the ZVOX Audio IncrediBase 580 Single Cabinet Surround Sound System.

ZVOX IncrediBase 580 Single-Cabinet Surround Sound System - Review

The ZVOX Audio IncrediBase 580 Single Cabinet Surround Sound System provides an easy way to get better sound for your TV, as well as provided a platform to set your TV on. Read my review for more details.

Yamaha YSP-2200 Digital Sound Projector System - Photo Profile

Check out my photo profile of the Yamaha YSP-2200 Digital Sound Projector System, which includes a thin profile sound-bar like digital sound projector in combination with a passive subwoofer.

Vizio VHT510 5.1 Channel Home Theater System with Wireless Subwoofer

The VHT510 combines a self-amplified sound bar housing the left, center, right channel speakers, plus two additional surround speakers, with a wireless subwoofer. The subwoofer receives audio signals from the main unit sound bar without an unsightly audio cable. For more details, read my review.

Vizio VHT510 5.1 Channel Home Theater System with Wireless Subwoofer - Photos

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. For a look at the features and connections of Vizio VHT510, check out my step-by-step photo profile.

ZVOX Audio Z-Base 575 Low Profile Single-Cabinet Surround Sound System

The ZVOX Audio Z-Base 575 surround sound system is a great option if you don't want the hassle of setting up and using a multi-speaker home theater system. Read my short review.

ZVOX Audio Z-Base 575 Low Profile Single-Cabinet Surround Sound System - Photos

The ZVOX Audio Z-Base 575 is one of the latest in the trend towards one-box surround sound solutions targeted to consumers that want more than just listening to sound from cheap built-in TV speakers, but don't want a full home theater system. For a look at the features and connections of hte ZVOX Z-Base 575, check out my product photo gallery.

Vizio VSB210WS 2.1 Channel Home Theater System with Wireless Subwoofer - Review

The Vizio VSB210WS is a self-contained, easy-to-use system that complements a flat panel television for an intimate, satisfying home theater viewing and listening experience. The VSB210WS combines a 2 channel speaker/amplifier, with a wireless subwoofer. For more details, read my review.

Vizio VSB210WS 2.1 Channel Home Theater System with Wireless Subwoofer - Photos

The VSB210WS, is compact, self-contained, easy-to-use system that is design to bring better sound to your TV viewing with have to setup a full home theater system. The system combines a two channel sound with a wireless subwoofer. For a closer look, check out my photo gallery.

ZVOX Audio Z-base 550 Low Profile Single-Cabinet Surround Sound System - Review

The ZVOX Audio Z-base 550 is an interesting one-piece surround sound system that also doubles as base to set your TV on. To find if this system is right for you, read my review.

ZVOX Audio Z-base 550 Low Profile Single-Cabinet Surround Sound System - Photos

The ZVOX Audio Z-base 550 is targeted to consumers that want more than just listening to sound from cheap built-in TV speakers, but don't want the hassle of setting up a multi-speaker home theater system. The Z-base 550 is an easy-to-use system that delivers great sound. Also, this system can also double as a platform to set your TV on. For a...

Samsung HT-X810 480i/480p Deinterlacing Conversion/1080p Upscaling Test Results

The Samsung HT-X810 is a sound bar system that provides both audio and video processing. For a look at the video performance aspects of the HT-X810, check out a sampling of video performance test results.

Yamaha YSP-3050 Digital Sound Projector With HDMI

The Yamaha YSP-3050 Digital Sound Projector brings audio and video performance into compact form factor. This Digital Sound Projector is rated to deliver as total of 82 watts, and features Dolby Digital, DTS, and XM-HD Surround Processing. The YSP-3050 also has two HDMI inputs. For more details and perspective, read my product profile.

Pioneer Elite HTS-LX70 Flat Panel Home Theater System - Review and Rating

The Pioneer Elite HTS-LX70 is an unusually-designed home theater-in-a-box system that provides good audio performance, but is expensive. This HTS-LX70 provides several input options, including three HDMI inputs. Although the HDMI connections are pass-through only for video, the LX70 has the ability to extract HDMI audio signals from a DVD or...

ZVOX Audio 425 Single Cabinet Surround Sound System

For a close-up look at the ZVOX Audio 425 Single Cabinet Surround Sound System, check out the following photo gallery.

ZVOX Audio 425 Single Cabinet Surround Sound System - Review

The ZVOX Audio 425 surround sound system is a one-box surround sound solution targeted to those consumers that want better sound from their TV, but don't want a multi-speaker home theater system. For more details and perspective on the ZVOX Audio 425 Single Cabinet Surround Sound System, check out my review.

ZVOX 325 Single Cabinet Surround Sound System - Product Review

The ZVOX 325 surround sound system is a compact one-box surround sound solutions that can not only enhance your TV sound, but is a great audio system for playing CDs. All without the hassles of setting up and using a multi-speaker home theater system. For more details, read my review.

SLS Q-Line Silver Home Theater System - Review

The SLS Q-line is a compact home theater-in-a-box system, with compact satellite speakers utilizing ribbon-based drivers(normally used in some high-end speakers), AV receiver, and subwoofer that is great for entry level consumers. For some perspective, read my short review.

Yamaha DVX-S120 Home Cinema Station - Product Review

The Yamaha DVX-S120 Home Cinema Station 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.

Yamaha DVX-S60 Home Theater-In-A-Box - Review

The Yamaha DVX-S60 is a 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.

Yamaha YSP-2200 Digital Sound Projection System - Review

The Yamaha YSP-2200 is digital sound projector that uses 16 individual speakers (2 watts x16) and an external 100 watt powered subwoofer to provide listeners with a surround sound home theater experience. The YSP-2200 features decoding of most Dolby and DTS audio formatrs, and is also 3D and Audio Return Channel compatible. The YSP-2200 is also...

Panasonic SC-HTB350 2.1 Channel Home Theater Audio System - Review

The Panasonic SC-HTB350 is an affordable audio system that combines an innovative speaker that can be configured as either a sound bar or two separate speakers, and also features wireless subwoofer. The SC-HTB350 is easy to set up and use. Read my review for more details.

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