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  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Onkyo HT-S91000THX breaks the HTIB mold, offering four HDMI inputs, full-size speakers, and the best sound we've heard to date from an all-in-one system. Read review

Specs: Home theater system, AV receiver, Speaker system, Surround Sound, 290 Watt, 1200 Watt, Universal remote control (Infrared)

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  Overall score: 7.9 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: While its bulky design isn't for everyone, you'd be hard-pressed to find a more full-featured and better sounding all-in-one 7.1 home theater system for the price than the Onkyo HT-S7200. Read review

Specs: Home theater system, AV receiver, Speaker system, Surround Sound, 290 Watt, 1200 Watt, Universal remote control (Infrared)

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• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 8 reviews

Manufacturer description: The Samsung HT-BD3252 provides a theater-like sound at home, with an expanded center channel ensuring clear dialog reproduction and the inclusion of front tallboy and wireless rear speakers delivering notable ... Read more

Specs: Home theater system, Speaker system, Blu-Ray disc player / AV receiver, CD, DVD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, Surround Sound, 165 Watt, 170 Watt, 140 Watt, 1000 Watt, Universal remote control

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  Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Yamaha YHT-791BL home theater system sounds nearly as good as the Onkyo HT-S9100THX (while costing less), and comes with an iPod dock, making it an excellent all-in-one system for the audiophile on a budget. Read review

Specs: Home theater system, AV receiver, Speaker system, DVD player, CD, DVD, Black, Surround Sound, 730 Watt, Universal remote control (Infrared)

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• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 4 reviews

Specs: Home theater system, Speaker system, Blu-Ray disc player / AV receiver, Remote control

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• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

Manufacturer description: The Samsung HT-BD7200 2.1-channel Blu-ray home theater is ideal for consumers seeking sophisticated décor, superior performance, and comfort in their home theater solutions. Its compact design can fit ... Read more

Specs: Home theater system, Speaker system, Blu-Ray disc player / AV receiver, Stereo, 400 Watt, Remote control

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• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 8 reviews

Manufacturer description: The Bose 3-2-1 GS Series III DVD home entertainment system puts you at the center of exciting home theater with greater simplicity. Just two visible Gemstone speaker arrays - Bose'... Read more

Specs: Home theater system, Speaker system, DVD player / radio tuner, DVD player, CD, DVD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, Video CD, Graphite, Stereo, Universal remote control (Infrared)

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  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: While it's a bit lean on features, Denon's compact DHT-FS3 delivers big room-filling sound. Read review

Specs: Speaker system, Subwoofer, DVD player, Gloss piano black, Stereo, 22 Watt, 40 Watt, 110 Watt, Remote control

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you can look past its limited video capabilities, the Yamaha YSP-3000 is an otherwise recommendable single-speaker solution for home theater buyers who don't want a traditional 5.1 channel surround system. Read review

Specs: Speaker system, AV receiver, Speaker system, None, Black, Surround Sound, 2 Watt, 20 Watt, 82 Watt, Remote control (Infrared), 31.5 in x 4.5 in x 6 in

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  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 20 reviews

The Bottom Line: Sony's DAV-X1 virtual-surround Dream System can unleash a full, enveloping sound from DVDs, but it's less satisfying with CDs. Read review

Specs: Home theater system, DVD player, Speaker system, DVD player, CD, DVD, CD-R, SACD, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, Video CD, Surround Sound, Remote control (Infrared)

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• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 6 reviews

Manufacturer description: Use of a highly rigid bamboo material in the center speaker helps achieve an extremely pure, clean sound. A Kelton Subwoofer system with a dual diameter structure delivers a deep, ... Read more

Specs: Home theater system, Speaker system, DVD changer / AV receiver, DVD changer, CD, DVD, CD-R, SVCD, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, Video CD, Surround Sound, 1250 Watt, Remote control (Infrared)

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: If you can look past the quirky interface and high price, the sexy Harman Kardon HS 300 delivers sophisticated styling, solid performance, and better connectivity and speakers than last year's model. Read review

Specs: Home theater system, Speaker system, DVD player / AV receiver, DVD player, CD ( PAL ), DVD ( NTSC ), CD-R, SVCD, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, Video CD, DVD-Audio, 5.1 channel surround, 175 Watt, Remote control (Infrared), 17.3 in x 15 in x 2.7 in

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  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: If you can look past its limited video capabilities, the Yamaha YSP-3000 is an otherwise recommendable single-speaker solution for home theater buyers who don't want a traditional 5.1 channel surround system. Read review

Specs: Speaker system, AV receiver, Speaker system, None, Silver, Surround Sound, 2 Watt, 20 Watt, 82 Watt, Remote control (Infrared), 31.5 in x 4.5 in x 6 in

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Manufacturer description: The YSP-3050 Digital Sound Projector offers great features such as 1080p-compatible HDMI, iPod compatibility, and a wide variety of beam settings including My Surround for true multi-channel surround sound enjoyment ... Read more

Specs: Home theater system, AV receiver, Speaker system, None, Black, Surround Sound, 2 Watt, 20 Watt, 82 Watt, Remote control (Infrared), 31.5 in x 6 in x 6.1 in

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• Average user rating: 0.5 stars out of 7 reviews

Manufacturer description: The Bose 3·2·1 GSX DVD home entertainment system is a complete - and easy - way to enjoy music and movies with less equipment. Two Gemstone speaker arrays ... Read more

Specs: DVD surround system, Media center, Speaker system, DVD player, CD ( PAL ), DVD ( NTSC ), CD-R, SACD, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, Video CD, Stereo, Universal remote control (Infrared)

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Manufacturer description: The HT-S7100 includes powerful 130 watt-per-channel A/V receivers with HDMI inputs for up to four sources, including internal processing for the latest high resolution audio formats and 1080i video ... Read more

Specs: Home theater system, AV receiver, Speaker system, None, Black, Surround Sound, 290 Watt, Universal remote control (Infrared)

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Manufacturer description: 700W total power Flat speaker system Made for iPod 1080i up-conversion USB media plus XM ready LG SimpLink

Specs: Home theater system, Speaker system, DVD player / AV receiver, DVD player, CD ( PAL ), DVD ( NTSC ), CD-R, SVCD, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, Video CD, Silver, Surround Sound, 700 Watt, Universal remote control

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Manufacturer description: Enjoy all your AV sources with high quality. One remote control gives you total media control.

Specs: AV system, Surround Sound, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, AAC, MP3, PCM, WMA, FLAC, Remote control (Infrared), Black

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• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 5 reviews

Manufacturer description: Samsung's versatile HT-X40 Home Theater Audio System delivers 800 watts of audio power enhanced by Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic and DTS decoders. The full-featured unit offers improved USB ... Read more

Specs: Home theater system, Speaker system, DVD player / AV receiver, DVD player, CD, DVD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, Video CD, DVD-Audio, Surround Sound, 135 Watt, 800 Watt, Universal remote control (Infrared), 32.3 in x 15.0 in x 12.6 in

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• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 8 reviews

Manufacturer description: The Bose 3·2·1 GS II DVD home entertainment system puts you at the center of exciting home theater with greater simplicity and fewer wires. Just two visible Gemstone ... Read more

Specs: DVD surround system, Media center, Speaker system, DVD player, CD, DVD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, Video CD, Silver, Stereo, Universal remote control (Infrared)

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Manufacturer description: Every home theater system needs a central hub to efficiently manage all components. The RHT-S10 home theater system is up to the challenge, with features like BRAVIA sync for one-touch ... Read more

Specs: Home theater system, AV receiver with subwoofer, None, Surround Sound, 350 Watt

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• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 2 reviews

Manufacturer description: Enjoy all your AV sources with high quality. One remote control gives you total media control.

Specs: AV system, Surround Sound, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, AAC, MP3, PCM, WMA, FLAC, Remote control (Infrared), Black

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Manufacturer description: Consumers can now enjoy the full HD 1080p cinematic video quality of a Samsung Blu-ray disc player with an immersive audio experience that takes watching movies to a whole level. ... Read more

Specs: Home theater system, Speaker system, Blu-Ray disc player / AV receiver, CD, DVD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, Surround Sound, 135 Watt, 155 Watt, 1100 Watt, Universal remote control (Infrared)

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Manufacturer description: Why settle for the compromise of "home theater in a box" when the CP 40 delivers the high performance of Harman Kardon components to enthusiasts on a budget. With the ... Read more

Specs: Home theater system, DVD player, AV receiver, Speaker system, DVD player, CD, DVD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, Video CD, Kodak Picture CD, Surround Sound, 100 Watt, Remote control

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• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 4 reviews

Manufacturer description: The DHT-700DV is a simple yet elegant solution for both movies and music. This system features an advanced all-in-one DVD player / 5-channel A/V receiver combination with the Dolby Digital/... Read more

Specs: Home theater system, Speaker system, DVD player / AV receiver, DVD player, CD ( PAL ), DVD ( NTSC ), CD-R, CD-RW, Video CD, Silver, Surround Sound, 30 Watt, 35 Watt, 175 Watt, Universal remote control (Infrared)