Top 10 Home Theater Gifts For Lovers

Want an excuse to cuddle up with your lover and watch romantic movies? Here is a great gift idea. The Epson MovieMate 72 is one of new class of video projectors that includes a built-in DVD player. This projector section utilizes 3LCD technology with 1280x720 (720p) native resolution. This means that all DVDs played in the projector's built-in DVD will be upscaled to 720p. This unit also has extra inputs that can accommodate a second DVD player or Blu-ray player and also has both built-in speakers and a digital audio output for connection to a home theater audio system. The MovieMate is very easy to use, making it great for novice users. For more details, check out both my Short and Full Reviews, and also my MovieMate 72 Photo Gallery.

The OPPO DV-980H is a feature-packed DVD player that delivers what it promises and makes a great gift for that special someone. HDMI connectivity and upscaling enables the DV980H to deliver an excellent picture on an HDTV. In addition, other features, such as SACD, DVD-Audio, and Divx playback, as well as a front mounted USB port for importing images and sound from flash drives, add great audio and video flexibility. If you are looking for a new DVD player to use with an HDTV or Video Projector, and surround sound system, make sure you check this one out. The OPPO DV980H is an excellent all-around DVD/CD/SACD/DVD-Audio player, and is priced less than $170. For a more detailed look at the DV-980H, check out my Short and Full Reviews.

The ZVOX Audio Z-base 550 surround sound system is one of the latest in a growing trend towards one-box surround sound solutions that are targeted to those consumers that want more than just listening to sound from cheap built-in Television speakers, but don't want the hassle, of setting up and using a multi-speaker home theater system. Although not perfect, the Z-base 550 is an easy-to-use system that does delivers great sound. Also, this speaker system can also double as a platform for many televisions up weighing less than 90 pounds, and with a stand less than 28-inches wide. For look at the ZVOX Audio Z-base 550 Low Profile Single Cabinet Surround Sound System, check out my Review and Photo Gallery.

The 42-inch Panasonic TH-42PZ85U plasma television is a great gift idea for that special someone. This set delivers great image quality at a very reasonable price. This set features full 1920x1080 (1080p) native pixel resolution, which is rare for a 42-inch Plasma. Also, this set has impressive contrast and color quality. The TH-42PZ85U also has plenty of inputs, including, HDMI, HD-Component, and VGA. In addition, this set has both ATSC and QAM tuners for receiving high definition HDTV broadcast and unscrambled cable programs, and an SD card slot for playing back digital photos. The TH-42PZ85U is perfect for use with Blu-ray Disc or Upscaling DVD players. Just sit back, cuddle up and enjoy and evening of romantic movies.

If you are looking for new set of loudspeakers to set a romantic mood that is stylish and saves space, you might want to check out the great sounding Atlantic Technology FS-4000 Front Stage Loudspeaker. This unique speaker combines all three front channel speakers (left, center, and right) into one 40-inch long housing that is attractive and can be either table or wall mounted. The design of FS4000 is intended to complement flat panel LCD and Plasma televisions and can be used alone, or combined with a subwoofer and/or a set of rear surround speakers. However, the most important thing about this loudspeaker design is that it sounds great. For more details, check out my Short and Full Reviews, and my FS-4000 Photo Gallery.

Don't settle for that dusty old couch or recliner to view your home theater presentations, step up to first class movie viewing with a specially designed home theater lounge chair. Check out some great, comfortable, home theater seating options from Premiere Home Theater Surroundings. This is also great gift idea for that special someone.

Mostly known for its high-end big-box audio components, Denon also has a lot to offer in its smaller systems. The D-M33S is a prime example of excellence in a small package. Equipped with a CD player with CD-R/RW, WMA, MP3 compatibility, 22 WPC amplifier, high performance compact loudspeakers, subwoofer output, and AM/FM stereo tuner, this unit deserves a good listen.

Although the Samsung LN22A450 has a non-standard screen size of 22-inches and a non-standard native pixel resolution of the 1680x1050, it none-the-less is quite at home along side its other HDTV cousins. Featuring a 3,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 8ms response time, and 16x9 aspect ratio, the LN22A450 provides a great viewing experience for a smaller size LCD television. Other practical features include, HDMI and component video inputs, ATSC and QAM tuners for reception of both over-the-air and non-scrambled cable HDTV signals, and a speaker system with SRS TruSurround XT audio processing. You can also use this set as computer monitor as it has a VGA input for your PC, which makes it a good candidate for the bedroom, office, or dorm room.

Whether recording your favorite memories together or playing your favorite romantic movies, the Panasonic DMR-EZ48VK DVD recorder/VCR combo might be just the perfect gift. This combo can record in most DVD formats and play back most DVD and CD formats. Using the VCR section, your special someone can record directly to VHS or dub non-copyprotected videos from VHS to DVD or DVD to VHS. The incorporation of HDMI and video upscaling also makes the EZ48VK a good match for an HDTV. The DMR-EZ48VK has both an SD card slot and USB input for digital image and music file playback, as well as an ATSC tuner, for the reception of digital tv signals after Feb. 17, 2009. The DMR-EZ48VK is a very practical gift that will provide years of enjoyment.

Is your special someone's CD collection crowding out their living space? If so, check out this 300-CD Megachanger from Sony. In addition to storing your entire CD collection, this player is also compatible with CD-R/RW and Text Discs. There is even a PS/2 Keyboard connection to enable you to connect a PC-keyboard to assist in organizing and cataloging your collection. Of course, the CDs sound great too. The Sony CDP-CX355 CD Changer makes a great gift for that special someone, which can provide the both of you an almost endless supply of romantic background music.