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[30 Aug 2009 | No Comment | ]

Review :
Bought a Samsung LN52A650 before xmas which I thoroughly love and have been debating what audio to match it up with. Blu-ray and 5.1 were a must but buying both a player and 5.1 amp plus matching speakers/subwoofer can get pretty spendy. TA-DA…this thing shows up. Not being 5.1 savvy before this I wasn’t prepared for the rear speakers to pretty much stay quiet but when they get the right feed its awesome.
My set up:
DirecTV HDDVR hdmi to the LN52A650 for broadcast TV.
BD1250 hdmi to LN52A650 for BD/DVD/CD/IPod/Pandora/FM/camera/etc.
Network cables …

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[29 Aug 2009 | No Comment | ]

Harman Kardon HKTS 18–Designed to Entertain
For more than 50 years, Harman Kardon products have been engineered, through extraordinary industrial design, innovative technologies and meticulous engineering, to deliver the ultimate listening experience. From the world’s very first high-fidelity receiver in 1954 to today’s advanced high-definition A/V receivers, the Harman Kardon brand has led the way in the pursuit of the finest audio and video quality possible. In fact, the brand originally introduced many of the technologies associated with the world’s best amplifiers. One example: high-current, ultrawide-bandwidth amplifier design, which is still …

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[28 Aug 2009 | No Comment | ]

Review:
Pros : Plenty of Volume (1000W) Great pairing with LG T.V.Comes with Excellent Ipod Adapter and sounds great for
an all-in-one solution. Chalk full of features.Comes with speaker Wire too.
Cons : As with most other systems…Inputs! Only has one Optical but thank goodness for that. Only has preset Equalizer settings.
Long Review (A lot to say and want to answer any questions)
I had been looking around for a good 5.1 system that decodes all the popular signals such as Dolby Digital and DTS sound. Not Looking to spend a whole lot of …

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[27 Aug 2009 | No Comment | ]

The Yamaha NS-SP1800BL 5.1-channel home theater speaker package is a low cost, convenient way to enjoy the full benefits of 5.1-channel home theater sound. The NS-SP1800BL features advanced Yamaha active servo technology (Advanced YST) is a unique system in which the speaker and amplifier work together to cancel out impedance so the speaker unit has a perfectly linear motion. Advanced YST helps to ensure the highest levels of sound pressure and overall performance.

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[26 Aug 2009 | No Comment | ]

This landmark Energy 5.1 Take Classic home entertainment system flaunts superior MDF cabinets finished in sophisticated high-gloss black. It includes a powerful 200-watt subwoofer with a front-firing port, 8″ driver and patented Ribbed Elliptical Surround(TM) for well-defined bass reproduction. But the coup de grâce is the newly added Convergent Source Module (CSM) with its 3″ poly-titanium woofer and .75″ Hyperbolic(TM) aluminum-dome tweeter. This proprietary technology provides a dynamic frequency range and an expansive soundstage, resulting in smooth, realistic sound that emanates from each satellite speaker as well as the center …

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[25 Aug 2009 | No Comment | ]

A perfect complement to Blu-ray Disc format movies and advanced gaming platforms, this slim, surround sound receiver system offers simplicity in set-up and connectivity. Experience the full benefit Blu-ray Disc technology sound was developed for with three HDMI inputs. Connect HD sources with a single cable and directly access them through the systems remote contro. One button control is also available with BRAVIA Sync technology and the system cosmetically compliments Blu-ray Disc players and TVs.

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[24 Aug 2009 | No Comment | ]

The DAV-HDX589W BRAVIA theater system boasts an integrated 5 DVD/CD changer, 1000 watts of room-filling power, and an included iPod dock. With the included S-AIR rear speakers with rear receiver and amp (WAHT-SA10), you can now hear powerful sound from behind you without running wires. Control a select number of BRAVIA televisions with BRAVIA Sync via the HDMI interface—and it all works through one remote control (included). And for amazing picture quality, the HDMI interface upscales DVD media up to 1080p. In as little as 30 seconds, digital cinema auto …

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[10 Aug 2009 | No Comment | ]

Sony’s DVP-SR200P is a versatile DVD player with many features at an affordable price. It delivers excellent picture and sound quality so you get the most out of your movies. The Precision Drive 3 system allows you to playback some DVDs that may have been damaged or warped without a degradation of picture quality. It also plays music CDs or MP3s from a CD-ROM disc. For gatherings, use it to share photos with friends and families. You cannot go wrong with this stylish home-theater sized DVD player, it is a …

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[9 Aug 2009 | No Comment | ]

The Panasonic DMP-BD60 Blu-ray Disc Player combines high quality images with enhanced networking functions. Continuing its commitment to producing products that stress ease of use, the 2009 line of Blu-ray Disc players continue to incorporate VIERA Link, allowing the consumer to operate their audio/video components, via HDMI, with one remote. And, in keeping with Panasonic’s pledge to reduce the planet’s carbon footprint, the new Blu-ray players have been designed to reduce power consumption.The DMP-BD60 employs the PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus. Developed in collaboration with Panasonic Hollywood Laboratory, this high …

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[8 Aug 2009 | No Comment | ]

Get the ultimate in picture quality with the LG BD390 Network Blu-ray Disc Player, which features full HD 1080p resolution from Blu-ray Discs and 1080p upscaling from standard DVD video discs. It also allows you to stream movies, TV shows and videos to your HDTV without a computer via Netflix and YouTube. Similar to its sibling BD370 Blu-ray Disc Player, you can connect the BD390 to a broadband home network through the built-in Ethernet port. But the BD390 takes connectivity a step further with integrated Wi-Fi home networking (802.11b/g/n). Additionally, …