Shop for home theater systems

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.4 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 33 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Bose 3-2-1 Series II DVD system does a surprisingly good surround-sound imitation with just two satellites, but it's overpriced. Read review

Specs: DVD surround system, Speaker system, DVD player / AV receiver, 2 - External, 1 x Subwoofer - External, Videostage 5 decoder, Magnetic shield, Midnight Mode, On-screen display

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 10 reviews

Specs: Home theater system, AV receiver, Speaker system, 4 x Satellite speaker - External, 1 x Center channel speaker - External, 1 x Active subwoofer - External, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS decoder, On-screen navigation, On-screen menu, ADAPTiQ audio calibration system, iPhone/iPod dock

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.1 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Yamaha YSP-4100 offers better surround effects, superior sound quality and more features than competing sound bars, but it's expensive and most buyers won't need all its functionality. Read review

Specs: Sound bar home theater system, Digital Sound Projector, Sound bar home theater system, 40 - Built-in - 2 Watt, 2 - Built-in - 20 Watt, 120 Watt, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS decoder, DTS-HD High Resolution, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS Neo:6, Dolby Pro Logic, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS-ES decoder, DTS 96/24, Dolby Digital Surround EX, Magnetic shield, Compressed music enhancer, On-screen display, iPod ready, Auto sound calibration

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Home theater system, Home theater receiver, Speaker system, Front speakers, 1 x Surround Speakers - External - 120 Watt - 25 - 150 Hz, 2 x Center channel speaker - External - 55 - 50000 Hz, 1 x Active subwoofer - External - 65 - 50000 Hz, 4 - External - 80 - 20000 Hz, 1030 Watt, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS-HD High Resolution, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Pro Logic IIz, Dolby TrueHD, Wide Range Amplifier Technology (WRAT), iPod/iPhone ready, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey 2EQ

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 4 reviews

Specs: Home theater system, Receiver, Speaker system, 4 x Satellite speaker - External, 1 x Center channel speaker - External, 1 x Active subwoofer - External, Dolby Digital 5.1, Bose Unify technology, ADAPTiQ audio calibration system, Direct/Reflecting speaker technology, On-screen menu, On-screen navigation

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.1 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Yamaha YSP-5100 sound bar has an outstanding assortment of features and best-in-class virtual surround, but it's very expensive and doesn't sound much better than the step-down YSP-4100. Read review

Specs: Sound bar home theater system, Digital Sound Projector, Sound bar home theater system, 40 - Built-in - 2 Watt, 2 - Built-in - 20 Watt, 120 Watt, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS decoder, DTS-HD High Resolution, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS Neo:6, Dolby Pro Logic, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Dolby TrueHD, DTS 96/24, Dolby Digital Surround EX, Compressed music enhancer, On-screen display, iPod ready, Auto sound calibration

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Home theater system, AV receiver, Speaker system, Satellite speaker, 2 x Center channel speaker - External, 2 x Subwoofer - External, 1 - External, 1 - External, 600 Watt, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Digital, DTS-HD High Resolution, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS Neo:6, DTS Express, DTS-ES decoder, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby TrueHD, DTS 96/24, DSD decoder, Audio Return Channel (ARC), Advanced Sound Retriever (ASR) technology

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: Home theater system, AV receiver, Speaker system, 1 x Subwoofer - External - 30 - 150 Hz, 2 - External - 80 - 20000 Hz, 1 x Center channel speaker - External - 80 - 20000 Hz, 2 - External - 80 - 20000 Hz, 660 Watt, Dolby TrueHD, DTS Express, DSD decoder, DTS Neo:6, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Digital Plus, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Audio Return Channel (ARC), iPod ready, Audyssey Dynamic Volume, A-B speaker switch

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 12 reviews

Specs: Home theater system, Speaker system, DVD player / radio tuner, 2 - External, 1 x Subwoofer - External, Videostage 5 decoder, Bose link compatible

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Home theater system, AV receiver, Speaker system, Satellite speaker, 2 x Center channel speaker - External - 30 Watt, 1 x Subwoofer - External - 30 Watt, 2 - External - 30 Watt, 1 - External - 50 Watt, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD High Resolution, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD, Audio Return Channel (ARC), iPod/iPhone ready, Compressed music enhancer, Auto power save, Source direct, Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO)

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: Home theater system, Speaker system, AV receiver with subwoofer, 5 x Satellite speaker - External, 1 x Subwoofer - External, 450 Watt, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Digital, DTS decoder, Compressed music enhancer, Digital signal format auto detection / auto switching, Auto sound calibration

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Sound bar home theater system, AV Control console, Speaker system, iPod docking station, Sound bar, 1 x Active subwoofer - External, 1 - External, ADAPTiQ audio calibration system, Auto power off, Upgradeable firmware, Screen saver, Bose link compatible

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: Home theater system, Control console, Speaker system, Satellite speakers, 5 x Center channel speaker - External, 1 x Active subwoofer - External, Dolby Digital, DTS decoder, Videostage 5 decoder, Multi-room audio output, On-screen display, Bose link compatible, uMusic intelligent playback system, Auto sound calibration

• CNET Editor rating:
  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: Sound bar speaker system, AV receiver, Sound bar, 21 x Speaker - Built-in - 2 Watt, 2 x Speaker - Built-in - 20 Watt, 82 Watt, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS decoder, DTS Neo:6, Magnetic shield, Compressed music enhancer, XM satellite radio ready, On-screen display, iPod ready

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: Home theater system, Speaker system, AV receiver, 2 - External - 130 Watt - 55 - 20000 Hz, 1 x Center channel speaker - External - 130 Watt - 65 - 20000 Hz, 2 - External - 130 Watt - 80 - 20000 Hz, 2 - External - 130 Watt - 80 - 20000 Hz, 1 x Subwoofer - External - 120 Watt - 25 - 150 Hz, 1030 Watt, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD High Resolution, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Pro Logic IIz, Dolby TrueHD, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, iPod ready, Audio Return Channel (ARC), Compressed music enhancer, Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Auto sound calibration

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 6 reviews

Specs: Home theater system, Control console, Speaker system, Satellite speakers, 5 x Active subwoofer - External, 1 - External, Dolby Digital, DTS decoder, Videostage 5 decoder, Multi-room audio output, On-screen display, Bose link compatible, Auto sound calibration

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 14 reviews

Specs: Home theater system, Control console, Speaker system, Satellite speakers, 4 x Center channel speaker - External, 1 x Active subwoofer - External, 1 - External, Dolby Digital, DTS decoder, Videostage 5 decoder, ADAPTiQ audio calibration system

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Home theater system, Home theater receiver, Speaker system, Ethernet, Front speakers, 1 x Surround Speakers - External - 120 Watt - 25 - 150 Hz, 2 x Center channel speaker - External - 55 - 50000 Hz, 1 x Active subwoofer - External - 55 - 50000 Hz, 4 - External - 80 - 20000 Hz, 770 Watt, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS decoder, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Pro Logic IIz, Dolby TrueHD, THX Select2 Plus certified, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Dual-zone capability, Audyssey 2EQ, iPod ready, Audio Return Channel (ARC), Wide Range Amplifier Technology (WRAT), Audyssey Dynamic Volume

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Home theater system, Home theater receiver, Speaker system, Satellite speakers, 4 x Center channel speaker - External - 100 Watt, 1 x Subwoofer - External - 100 Watt, 1 - External - 150 Watt, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS decoder, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 9 reviews

Specs: Home theater system, Control console, Speaker system, Satellite speakers, 4 x Center channel speaker - External, 1 x Active subwoofer - External, 1 - External, Dolby Digital, DTS decoder, Videostage 5 decoder, ADAPTiQ audio calibration system

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: Home theater system, Control console, Speaker system, Front speakers, 2 x Active subwoofer - External, 1 - External, ADAPTiQ audio calibration system, JPEG photo playback, Bose link compatible

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Home theater system, AV receiver, Speaker system, Right/left channel speaker, 2 x Right/left rear channel speaker - External - 130 Watt - 60 - 50000 Hz, 1 x Subwoofer - External - 130 Watt - 60 - 50000 Hz, 2 - External - 130 Watt - 90 - 20000 Hz, 1 - External - 120 Watt - 25 - 150 Hz, 770 Watt, Dolby Digital Plus, THX Select 2 Plus, DTS-HD High Resolution, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Pro Logic IIz, Dolby TrueHD, Audyssey DSX, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Dual-zone capability, Sirius satellite radio ready, Audio Return Channel (ARC), HD radio ready, Audyssey Dynamic Volume, XM satellite radio ready

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: Home theater system, AV receiver, Speaker system, 4 x Satellite speaker - External - 30 Watt, 1 x Center channel speaker - External - 30 Watt, 1 x Subwoofer - External - 100 Watt, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD High Resolution, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD, Auto power off, Source direct, Audio Return Channel (ARC), iPod/iPhone ready, Compressed music enhancer, Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO)

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.0 stars Mediocre

  Overall score: 4.9 (2.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Samsung HT-AS730's unimpressive sound quality, finicky HDMI ports, unreadable display, and tedious input system will have you looking elsewhere for a Blu-ray-ready home theater package. Read review

Specs: Home theater system, Speaker system, AV receiver, 1 x Center channel speaker - External - 100 Watt, 2 - External - 100 Watt, 1 x Active subwoofer - External - 150 Watt, 2 - External - 100 Watt, 650 Watt, Dolby Digital, DTS 96/24, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, DTS decoder, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic II, Midnight Mode, Auto sound calibration

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Home theater system, Speaker system, AV receiver, 2 - External - 120 - 20000 Hz, 1 x Center channel speaker - External - 120 - 20000 Hz, 2 - External - 120 - 20000 Hz, 1 x Active subwoofer - External - 100 Watt - 50 - 170 Hz, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS-HD decoder, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS decoder, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Dolby Digital EX, DTS-HD High Resolution, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS Neo:6, DTS Express, Dolby TrueHD, DTS 96/24, Source direct, iPod ready, Compressed music enhancer