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    PalmerShooter: Looks like a shoe shiner. more »
    CAVEperson: Also, the Asus link you provided clearly shows that you've reversed the specs for the two models. And, the 24-watt model OF COURSE requires a separate... more »
    ACreator_PT: I actualy like them. perfect to go with my G1s. Now ill stop dreaming cuz the price is comming... more »
    Costner: No DLP for me - if I need an image that large I think I'll go ahead and spring for a projector. more »
    Hello Mister Walrus: "In order to display 3D images, Mitsubishi LaserVue™ & Home Theater DLP TVs require source devices to support checkerboard display formats for d... more »
    ioos: For simplicity, does anyone have a recommendation on a soundbar without a sub? I know the quality won't be amazing, but anything is better than the st... more »
    daftrok: Avoid cords? PLURAL?! Its just ONE WIRE! Why in fuck hell would you need a wireless connection FOR A SOUNDBAR? I'd rather pay 50 dollars less and get ... more »
    GitEmSteveDave_ My Brute Dojo Code CDIAFIFE: Is this better than what was at the Gallery? more »
    MrBlahBlah: no optical = killer more »
    nat lyon: It looks really flimsy. Worse- the black plastic look is old, tired, and very cheap looking. Would be nice if they could offer some optional shells. more »
  • #speakers

    Asus uBoom Sound Bar Speakers Let You Party Like It's 1999

    That's not necessarily a compliment; you'll either love-or-hate the dated design of the uBoom and uBoom Q sound-bar speakers. On the upside: the Q connects directly to a notebook via USB—no need for audio-cables, drivers, or power supply. More »
  • #hometheater

    Mitsubishi WD-82737: 82-Inch, 3D-Ready TV for $4200

    Mitsubishi just announced a bunch of new DLPs and LCDs. But the most interesting is, by far, an 82-inch DLP for $4200 that's equipped with "3D-ready viewing technology." More »
  • #hometheater

    Samsung HT-WS1 Soundbar Features Wireless Subwoofer, Low Price

    The low end soundbar market has quickly become commoditized, but Samsung's latest HT-WS1 is, at minimum, a contender. More »
  • #ces2009

    Samsung HT-BD8200 Is World's First BD-Equipped Home Theater Soundbar; Just Add TV

    Samsung's HT-BD8200 soundbar does the standard virtual-5.1-channel sound jig just fine—the kicker is that it plays Blu-ray discs, streams Netflix/Padora, and has USB- in and an iPod dock, with optional wi-fi. That's a lotta sources. More »
  • #reviews

    Lightning Review: ZVOX 550 Speaker System and Flat Panel Stand

    The gadget: The ZVOX 550, the only speaker system we've ever seen designed to hold a 50" flat panel TV while packing a 60W amp, 5.25" sub, and five 2" speakers in one frame.
  • #speakers

    iLuv iSP200: A Pretty Soundbar with Clever USB Hub

    While soundbars are becoming ever more popular in home theater use, the iLuv iSP200 speaker is a fairly novel design for the PC industry.
  • #soundbar

    Yamaha YSP-3050 Soundbar: Same as the YSP-3000 Plus HDMI Upscaling

    The YSP line is my favorite soundbar because of the sonar-inspired tech it borrows from cold war subs. The YSP-3050 is a new 23-driver model, second best compared to the 42 driver YSP-4000. The upgrade from the 3000 now has a front mounted minijack in, and HDMI upscaling. Like the higher end models, these will provide glorious surround, but unless you wall mount, the speaker blocks a few inches of your TV. [Yamaha] More »
  • #tvs

    Mitsubishi 149 iSP Series LCDs Loaded With 16 Speakers Up Front

    Mitsubishi's 149 iSP series LCDs have a 16-speaker sound bar built-in for people who are too lazy (like me) or don't know how (like my parents) to set up a home theater. The integrated Sound Projector, as it's called, sends sound flying around the walls to act like surround sound—in my experience, it was way better than typical front speaker-only setups but didn't match the immersive feeling of true surround. More »
  • #review

    Lightning Review: Denon DHT-FS3 Soundbar and Sub

    The Gadget: A soundbar by one of my favorite A/V companies that includes a sub. It is one of the rare soundbars NOT to block your TV if mounted on the same table. Processes DTS and Dolby surround through optical and coax and stereo inputs (But no HDMI). The sub draws power off the main unit at 40 watts, and the six 3-inch drivers get 22-watts each. It comes with a glow in the dark universal remote. More »
  • #samsung

    Samsung Soundbar X810 Self-Contained Speaker System Also Contains DVD Player

    The Pitch: Samsung's 5.8GHz wireless Soundbar HT-X810, an all-in-one single wall-mountable speaker unit that contains a DVD player and looks like something Batman would use in his Batcave Bat-hroom. It also has a subwoofer, DVD player and Bluetooth connectivity for streaming audio. More »
  • #yamaha

    Yamaha YSP-500 the Littlest Sound Beam Surround System

    I love the YSP series soundbars from Yamaha, but two points: their prices, and fact that you can't table mount em without blocking the bottom part of a flat panel. The Japan-only YSP-500 has only 18 individual sound beam drivers as opposed to 42 in the YSP-4000. It's also only 24-inches long, will fit easily under a TV and costs only $647. It support "Dolby digital, DTS, Dolby Pro Logic II and DTS Neo:6" and as Paul Strauss notes, you need a sub to really get the most out of this soundbar. Unfortunately, there's no mention of HDMI inputs. If YSP wants to go mainstream, Yamaha should bring this setup here. [Technabob]
  • #homeentertainment

    Boston Acoustics TVee Model Two Soundbar and Wireless Subwoofer

    Today Boston Acoustics rolls out its TVee Model Two, a "soundbar" that connects directly to the line-output of your TV, plus a subwoofer. Unlike many products that look similar, it doesn't do surround sound, but there are other tricks that do make this 100-watt $400 system unique. More »
  • #firstlook

    Philips Ambi Sound Review (Verdict: Big Sound, Small Package)

    The Philips HTS8100 Ambi Sound DVD Home Theater System can pump out some amazing sound. It plays back DVDs, scaling their video from their lowly standard-definition up to 1080p. The system also includes an iPod dock that rocks your tunes into those superb speakers and splashes your pictures all over your HDTV, fed via HDMI. We got our hands on the first of these just-shipping systems to hit these shores, loaded up DVDs, CDs and our iPod, and gave them a serious look and listen. More »
  • #homeentertainment

    Soundmatters Starves its Latest Virtual Surround Sound Speaker

    Just like HP said no to its plus-size DLPs this morning, Soundmatters too is cracking down on its overly plump speakers. Their latest model, the ultra-thin SLIMstage, is just 3.4 inches thin (skinnier than some flat panels) yet it's still capable of belting out "convincing" stereo and 5.1 signals. The 210-watt soundbar has a built-in amp along with nine bass drivers and Dolby/DTS surround processing. Input-wise you get three digital audio ins (two optical, one coaxial) and three analog stereo inputs. Sounds nice on paper, but how will this sub $1k soundbar do in person? Considering Soundmatters' previous models have faired well, my hopes are high for the SLIMstage. We'll have to check it out in person at CES. – Louis Ramirez More »