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Onkyo HT-S5100 Home Theater in a Box: 7.1 Surround and Acoustic Room Calibration For $579

Onkyo's best new entry level HTiB setup has a 7.1 surround is notable for having room correction tech. I'm pretty sure its rare to find a low end system that can adjust gain and delay on all channels to calibrate itself to a room's acoustics. The receiver included is the DTS/Dolby capable HT-R560, with 3 HDMI inputs, 130 watts per channel, and is Sirius satellite ready. The set up also comes with an iPod dock and a 290-watt sub. Not bad for $579 from a solid company like Onkyo. There are two lesser models:
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11:03 PM on Fri Apr 18 2008
By Jason Chen
19,360 views, 37 comments

Latest by n/a: It lists the "Standby Power Consumption" as N/A. Does this mean it uses just as much power in standby as it does active? If so, that sucks. more »

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Sony HT-7200HD, HT-SS2300, HT-CT100 and HT-DDWG700 Home-Theaters-in-a-Box Are Built for Blu-ray

If Sony exists for anything, it's synergy, so its latest quickie home theaters are made to match its Blu-ray players—you'll notice only one of this fourfer has an upscaling DVD player—you've gotta bring the vid (Blu-ray) goods (Blu-ray) yourself. The $400 5.1 HT-SS2300 is the top audio-only, which pumps out 1000W and as three HDMI ports. Its lesser bro, the 3.1 HT-CT100 is a puny 250W soundbar setup that'll go for $300, and finally the 5.1 surround HT-DDWG rocks 800W and an iPod dock for $200. The sole do-it-all, the 5.1 surround, 900W HT-7200DH, has a 1080p-upscaling DVD player and three HDMI ports—it'll go for $500. More »

3:00 AM on Tue Feb 26 2008
By matt buchanan
7,443 views, 3 comments

Latest by el bryanto: @shiftless: [gizmodo.com] more »

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Samsung X710 and HT-X715 Home Theater in a Box Eschews Corners

The Pitch: The 2.1-channel HT-X710 and 5.1-channel HT-X715 Home Theater in a Box (HTIB) units have 5.8GHz wireless speakers, 1080p upconversion, and a design that looks like polished obsidian rocks. Available in May 2008.
The Catch: There's Bluetooth as well, in case you want to stream audio from your Bluetooth cellphone to your home speakers without having to hook anything up.

5:00 PM on Sun Jan 6 2008
By Jason Chen
4,551 views, 10 comments

Latest by alienhead: It looks like Bose took a crap and Samsung labeled it. more »

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Samsung HT-BD2 Home Theater in a Box Does Blu-ray in a Box

The Pitch: Samsung's HT-BD2 offers 7.1 speakers, 1,100 watts, HDMi 1.3, 1080p DVD upconversion, 1080p Blu-ray playback, an Ethernet port, and wireless rear satellite speakers for optimal cord invisibility.
The Catch: Although getting Blu-ray in a box with speakers that are "optimized" for the system is good, you may want to pick out a Blu-ray player (like a PS3) that works for you instead of going with an all-in one if you're more familiar with the format.

5:00 PM on Sun Jan 6 2008
By Jason Chen
4,944 views, 6 comments

Latest by Aglet: @FLskydiver: Just found this in an ad with the serial number HT BD2 XEE for a price of roughly €1,500. more »

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Onkyo Home Theater in a Box Has HDMI 1.3a, 10-inch Sub, 1080p DVD Player

Although this Home Theater in a Box (HTiB) doesn't have as many features as Onkyo's DTX-8.8, it still gives you an all-in-one solution for your entertainment needs in a relatively affordable package—and it's Onkyo's top of the line HTiB. The receiver in the HT-SP908 and HT-SP904 models has 7.1-channel audio, two HDMI 1.3a ports, 1080p output, and is XM/Sirius ready. Not only that, it also includes a 1080p upscaling DVD player, a 10-inch sub, and a remote-interactive iPod dock. Quite a nice package for $1099 for the 908, with the 904 coming in at $899 with slightly less features (like no HDMI and component upconverting). [Onkyo]

6:40 PM on Tue Oct 16 2007
By Jason Chen
3,893 views, 5 comments

Latest by Xenocide: It's a good deal for those not willing to put together their own system. more »

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Dealzmodo: Sony Flat-Panel Speaker HTiB, $180

Circuit City has a decent Sony SA-FT3H 5.1-channel surround sound system for $180, which is at least $70 cheaper than most other places. The speakers are less than 1.3 inches deep and include a 150-watt subwoofer. Not a bad solution for the person with a minimalist style or not a lot of room. –Travis Hudson More »

9:00 PM on Wed May 23 2007
By Travis Hudson
2,770 views, 7 comments

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Harman Kardon HS300 Brings 5.1 Integrated Home Theater in a Box

We covered a bit of the Harman Kardon HS500 and HS300 back in March, but the latter has gone on sale now in the US. To recap, the HS300 has a built-in DVD player with HDMI, DVD-Audio, MP3, WMA, JPEG, AM/FM Tuner, USB ports for music and photo viewing, and 5.1 audio. More »

7:30 PM on Tue May 1 2007
By Jason Chen
4,269 views, 7 comments

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Onkyo's HT-SR800 Home Theater in a Box Has HDMI Switching and High-Def Audio Support

It's not the first home theater in a box to pack HDMI outputs, but Onkyo's top-of-the-line HT-SR800 is still an impressive system for anyone looking for an all-in-one package. Announced alongside today's other surprises, the SR800 cranks out 110 watts per channel and can process Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES, and DTS 96/24. More »

6:20 PM on Tue Apr 24 2007
By Louis Ramirez
5,650 views, 2 comments

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The Last-Minute HD Super Bowl Party Guide

Sure, you can be a regular Joe and set up a couch and chairs around a crappy projection TV with a tiny grill on the deck, but who wants to look like a loser? If you really want to impress your friends and family, simply follow some steps and become the Unofficial Lord of the Party. The latest technology and gadgets are key to an awesome Super Bowl party this Sunday. More »

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12:07 PM on Wed Jan 31 2007
By Travis Hudson
3,194 views, 23 comments

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Pioneer Surround Systems: Good for A/V Newbs

Pioneer is adding a few HTIBs (home theatre in a box) to their repertoire of lower-end home theatre equipment. The HTZ-370DV, HTS-570 and HTP2900 (pictured above) are 5.1 surround systems that look pretty and sound prettier. The HTZ-370 has 360 watts of power, includes a USB port and will be available in July for $400. The HTZ-570 is a 600 watt player that will be available in May for $400. The HTP-2900 is an 860 watt HTIB that will be available in May for $249. Jump to see pictures of the other two models. More »

3:06 PM on Sun Jan 7 2007
By Travis Hudson
1,370 views, Comment

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JVC's Sophisti Speakers Upscale DVDs and Pack Wi-Fi

So now that you've taken advantage of all those Black Friday specials and scored a new flat-panel TV, it's time to pair it with some decent speakers. Stepping up to the plate is JVC's Sophisti line, a 3.1 system that cuts back on wires and looks good doing it. All three models in the Sophisti range (DD-8, DD-3, DD-1) can decode Dolby Digital, DTS, and Pro Logic II, but the DD-8 and DD-3 up the ante by upscaling your DVDs to 720p. The latter two models can also connect to your computer and wirelessly play back music, video, or photos stored on your hard drive. I'm particularly liking the DD-8, which is the only model to include floor-standing speakers. The models are available in the UK starting at $960. Pics of the full range after the jump. More »

11:35 AM on Mon Nov 27 2006
By Louis Ramirez
1,115 views, Comment