Home Theatre Sound Systems

Home Theatre Sound Systems

Unboxing: Sony HT-SS370 Home Theatre 5.1 Surround Sound System


A Couple Of Predicaments to be Aware to Dodge While Searching for Home Theatre Sound

A home theater audio system is undoubtedly a wise decision. With benefits for both movie watching and listening to music--two important aspects of many people's lives--it's definitely not a purchase that will go unused. The biggest drawback of buying a new audio system actually lies with impulse buying. People in general have a tendency to want immediate results and thus opt for either the first unit they find, or the cheapest that they find, or else they allow themselves to be goaded or rushed into making a decision, or are upsold unnecessary features by clever salespeople. All of these things can be avoided if you keep in mind a couple of important pointers pertaining to selecting the best quality and most useful audio system for your particular needs.

Listen to Speakers Thoroughly

The most important test of a speaker's quality to an individual is invariably a sound test. It's quite simple: the speakers have to sound good to you, otherwise you're going to be happy with them. It's helpful to know what the different specifications and features mean, but in the end if you're satisfied with the sound produced by a cheaper set of speakers then that's the best model for you. Make sure you bring along movies or CDs that you listen to frequently when testing speakers, so you can assess the sound quality of a medium that you're familiar with.

Use Common Sense

If you think you're going to buy tiny, inconspicuous satellite speakers and have them hold up to full blown home theater action movie sound effects without straining or distorting, I'm afraid to say that you're living in a dream world. If you want big sound, don't expect it from compact speakers. Likewise, if you want detail and finesse to the sound quality then don't expect it from the system that advertises the most thunderous, mind-shattering bass on the market. There's a lot of subtlety to audio systems, and many ways in which the lows, highs and midranges can be combined and balanced to achieve different effects.

Room Size

Additionally, the larger the room you intend to set up your speakers in, the more speaker you'll need to fill all that space. Especially when it comes to surround sound or bass effects, don't expect to achieve the quality you want with "imitation surround systems" or built-in woofers. You need solid, dedicated units for these kinds of sound systems. The size of the room you intend to use your home theater setup in also plays a key role in determining the extras and add-ons you'll want to get. If the room is smaller, then there's no point in wasting a ton of money on a fancy surround system, because these require a lot of space and proper, strategic placement to really have any value or noticeable impact on sound quality.

Take your time when selecting your audio system, use your head and be prepared to pay for the kind of quality that you want, and you are sure to make a decision that you're satisfied with for years to come.

Sony HTS-S370 Surround Sound Home Theater System, Black
Sony HTS-S370 Surround Sound Home Theater System, Black
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Complete your entertainment experience with 5.1 channels of high-quality surround sound and 1000 watts of power with the HT-SS370 surround sound system. Connect multiple HD devices using a single HDMI cable per device and turn this great system into your entertainment hub, plus operate all your compatible BRAVIA Sync devices using one remote control. Add optional S-AIR accessories and enjoy the convenience of wireless rear speakers or multi-room streaming.

Features

  • 1000 watt, 5.1-channel surround sound system ideal for Blu-ray Disc players
  • HDMI Repeater lets you connect multiple devices and send to your HDTV with just one HDMI cable
  • BRAVIA Sync compatible for controlling multiple devices with one remote
  • Wireless S-AIR support for adding wireless speakers with multi-room capability
  • Digital media port for iPod (iPod cradle sold separately)
Sony BDV-E370 Sony 5.1 Blu-ray Disc System [3D Compatible]
Sony BDV-E370 Sony 5.1 Blu-ray Disc System [3D Compatible]
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Enjoy Full HD 1080p and powerful 5.1 channel HD surround sound with the Sony BDV-E370 3D Blu-ray Disc Home Theater System. Minimized wait times means you can start watching your movies faster than ever. Plus, with this great system you can take your entertainment experience to the next level in 3D. You can instantly access a wide variety of movies, music and more from: Netflix, Amazon on Demand, Pandora, Slacker, and YouTube.

Features

  • 850W watt 5.1 channel surround sound (142Wx5+140W)
  • BRAVIA Internet Video: Access movies, music, videos & more
  • WiFi Ready & 3D Blu-ray Disc playback capability
  • Quick Start/Load to watch movies faster than ever
  • Enjoy music, photos and video via front USB slot
Coby CSP96 300-Watt 5.1-Channel Home Theater Speaker System (Black)
Coby CSP96 300-Watt 5.1-Channel Home Theater Speaker System (Black)
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Immerse yourself in your movies and music with Coby's 5.1-channel home theater speaker system. Fill your room with 300 watts of surround sound from five 3-inch satellite speakers and a floor-rattling subwoofer. The integrated amplifier and switch allows you to easily change between two source connections. Independent volume/treble/bass control and magnetic shielding also included.

Enjoy an immersive cinema experience at home with the affordable Coby CSP96 5.1-channel home theater speaker system, which includes a floor-rattling subwoofer and five 3-inch satellite speakers that fill a room with 300 watts of surround sound. The integrated amplifier and switch allows you to easily change between two source connections, and it also features independent volume/treble/bass control and magnetic shielding that allow for speaker placement in close proximity to your TV without interfering with the picture quality. See larger image. Key Features 300 watts of home theater surround sound Designed for use with 5.1-channel DVD players, computer systems, and more Integrated amplifier with 2 connection options (RCA stereo and RCA 5.1-channel) Built-in switch allows you to easily change between audio connections Full-range satellite speakers with 3-inch drivers (40W peak output x 5) Wood subwoofer with tuned port for deep bass response (100W peak output) Independent volume, treble, and bass controls Magnetic shielding Wall-mountable or desktop design Subwoofer dimensions: 11.8 x 12 x 4 inches Satellite dimensions: 5.9 x 3.7 x 3.6 inches What's in the Box Subwoofer, 5 satellite speakers, 3 RCA audio input cords, operating instructions

Features

  • 5.1-channel home theater system with 300 watts of power; includes 1 subwoofer and 5 satellite speakers
  • Designed for use with 5.1-channel DVD players, computer systems, and more
  • Built-in switch allows you to easily change between audio connections
  • Independent volume, treble, and bass controls
  • Magnetically shielded speakers allow for speaker placement in close proximity to your TV
Onkyo SKS-HT540 7.1 Channel Home Theater Speaker System
Onkyo SKS-HT540 7.1 Channel Home Theater Speaker System
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The missing piece to your home theater puzzle is this 7.1-channel speaker package from Onkyo. The perfect addition to your DVD player and home theater receiver, the SKS-HT540 provides all the speakers you need to enter the all-enveloping world of surround sound. 130W output, 2-way bass reflex front, center and surround speakers provide the soundstage. The earth-shaking 230W powered subwoofer provides the impact. All provide the cinema experience in your home.

The 7.1-channel Onkyo SKS-HT540 speaker package is the perfect addition to your DVD player and home theater receiver. It features 2-way bass reflex front, center and surround speakers that provide an excellent soundstage with 130 watts of output each, plus an earth-shaking 230W powered subwoofer for rumbling impact. Each of the front and center speakers feature dual 5-inch woofers with the original OMF (Onkyo Micro Fiber) diaphragm technology, plus they use pure cotton cones for an extremely fast and accurate response. The powered subwoofer offers an earth-shaking 10-inch cone. Each of the eight speakers has a two wires that connect to the receiver at one end and the speaker at the other. Onkyo SKS-HT540 7.1-channel surround sound speaker package. Specifications Front Speakers Type: 2-Way, Bass Reflex Woofer: 5-inch OMF Diaphragm x 2 Tweeter: 1-inch Balanced-Dome, Floating Frequency response: 55 Hz-50 kHz Sensitivity: 86 dB/W/m Maximum power: 130 watts Dimensions: 6-3/16 x 17-1/16 x 7-7/8 inches Surround Speakers Type: 2-Way, Bass Reflex Woofer: 3-1/8-inch Cone Tweeter: 3/4-inch Balanced-Dome Frequency response: 60 Hz-20 kHz Sensitivity: 82 dB/W/m Maximum power: 130 watts Dimensions: 6-7/8 x 10-7/16 x 4 inches Center Speaker Type: 2-Way, Bass Reflex Woofer: 5-inch OMF Diaphragm x 2 Tweeter: 1-inch Balanced-Dome, Floating Frequency response: 55 Hz-50 kHz Sensitivity: 86 dB/W/m Maximum power: 130 watts Dimensions: 17-1/16 x 6-3/16 x 7-7/8 inches Subwoofer Type: Bass Reflex Powered Woofer: 10-inch cone Frequency response: 25 Hz-150 kHz Maximum power: 230 watts Dimensions: 10-13/16 x 18-5/8 x 17-11/16 inches

Features

  • 7.1-channel home theater speaker set
  • 130 watts total output on 2-way bass reflex front, center, and surround speakers
  • Front and center 2-way speakers feature 5-inch diaphragm woofers and 1-inch balanced floating tweeter
  • Bass reflex powered subwoofer with 230 watts output
  • Subwoofer construction includes a 10-inch cone driver
Sony BRAVIA DAV-DZ170 Home Theater System
Sony BRAVIA DAV-DZ170 Home Theater System
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The Sony DAV-DZ170 DVD Home Theater System has 1000 watts of power and also can improve the picture quality to near HD via HDMI connector.

Features

  • 1000 watt (167x5+165 3ohm, 1kHz, 10%THD) 5.1 channel surround sound
  • DVD upscaling to near HD picture quality via HDMI 1
  • BRAVIA Sync controls compatible devices w/ one remote2
  • Digital Cinema Audio Calibration for quick speaker set-up
  • Easy Set-up Disc is included to guide you through the set-up process
Sony BDV-E770W Blu-ray Player Home Entertainment System [3D Compatible]
Sony BDV-E770W Blu-ray Player Home Entertainment System [3D Compatible]
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Experience movies in full HD 1080p resolution and powerful 5.1-channel HD surround sound including wireless rear speakers with the BDV-E770W 3D Blu-ray Disc home theater system. This great system minimizes movie wait times so you can begin watching faster than ever. You can also wirelessly stream Netflix, Amazon Video on Demand, Slacker, YouTube and more.

Features

  • 1000 watt, 5.1-channel surround sound system with Blu-ray Disc player
  • Enjoy Blu-ray Disc movies in Full HD 1080p, including 3D Blu-ray Discs
  • BRAVIA Internet Video for instant streaming of content from Netflix, YouTube, Slacker, and more
  • Wireless S-AIR rear speakers minimize wire clutter
  • Turn your iPhone or iPod touch into a remote with a free app
LG LHB335 1100-Watt Network Blu-ray Disc Home Theater System, Black
LG LHB335 1100-Watt Network Blu-ray Disc Home Theater System, Black
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LG has redefined what to expect from home theater. This isn't speakers and a receiver in a box. With the LHB355 Network Blu-ray Home Theater System, you get unrivaled Blu-ray technology, out-of-this world sound and instant entertainment...all in one. More than making the most of your Full HD with Blu-ray, NetCastâ„¢ Entertainment Access lets you directly tap into instant streaming movies, music and videos direct from the Internet to your TV.

Features

  • NetCastâ„¢ Entertainment Access
  • Blu-ray and DVD disc playback
  • Silk Dome Speaker Technology
  • HDMI Input
  • Standard DVD Up-Scaling
Panasonic SC-BT330 5.1 Channel Cinema Surround Home Entertainment System
Panasonic SC-BT330 5.1 Channel Cinema Surround Home Entertainment System
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VIERA Cast's assorted online content just keeps getting better - in addition to the popular contents such as YouTube and Picasa Web Albums, it now offers Pandora Internet Radio, movies streamed from Netflix, exciting sports from FOX Sports, and tweeting web communications with Twitter. No PC required. By using a combination of real speakers and virtual speakers, a more natural and smoother sound can be enjoyed. You'll notice the difference, epecially in an action scene - you'll feel like you're sitting in the center of a true cinema theater. With the new bamboo cone speakers, the sound becomes much more responsive. Vocals are more pure and cleaner, and the dialog is crisper and easier to understand than ever before. The SC-BT330 is compatible with a new feature of ARC (Audio Return Channel). ARC allows receiving audio signals from the TV, on top of the preexisting HDMI function of sending audio/video signals to the TV with just one cable. This new feature will simplify the connection by eliminating an audio cable connection between the TV audio output and the main unit's audio input.

Get your home theater going right out of the box with the Panasonic SC-BT330 home entertainment system, which includes a Blu-ray Disc player/amplifier plus a complete 5.1-channel surround sound speaker system. The Kelton subwoofer adds impact to your movies and music with dramatic deep bass, while the two tallboy front speakers add dramatic visual impact to your home theater. It also features 1000 watts of total power, Panasonic's VIERA Cast streaming video, 7.1-channel virtual surround sound (from the 5.1-channel speaker set), an FM radio, SD memory card slot of medial playback, and bamboo cones in the speakers. And you'll be able to play music and video stored on your iPhone or iPod thanks to the included iPod dock. Key Features VIERA Cast: Enjoy Great Web Entertainment on Your HDTV VIERA Cast's assorted online content just keeps getting better--in addition to the popular contents such as YouTube and Picasa Web Albums, it now offers Pandora Internet Radio, movies streamed from Netflix (unlimited membership required) and Amazon Video on Demand, exciting sports from FOX Sports, and tweeting web communications with Twitter. And no PC is required. Connect to your home network via Ethernet or go wireless using an optional Wi-Fi dongle that connects to this home theater system via one of its USB ports. VIERA Cast streaming content. Cinema Surround: Reproduces Realistic Movie Theater Surround Experience By using a combination of real speakers and virtual speakers, a more natural and smoother sound can be enjoyed. You'll notice the difference, especially in an action scene--you'll feel like you're sitting in the center of a true cinema theater. Advanced Bamboo Cone Speaker: Clear, Beautiful Vocals With the new bamboo cone speakers, the sound becomes much more responsive. Vocals are more pure and cleaner, and the dialog is crisper and easier to understand than ever before. Audio Return Channel: Simple Connection with HDMI Cable The SC-BT330 is compatible with a new feature of ARC (Audio Return Channel). ARC allows receiving audio signals from the TV, on top of the preexisting HDMI function of sending audio/video signals to the TV with just one cable. This new feature will simplify the connection by eliminating an audio cable connection between the TV audio output and the main unit's audio input. (ARC compatible TV is required.) Specifications Total power: 1000 watts RMS (125 x 2 for front speakers; 250W for center speaker; 125W x 2 for surround speakers; 250W for subwoofer) Dolby Digital decoder: Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital DTS decoder: DTS-HD Master Audio Essential, DTS HD High Resolution Audio, DTS DVD+R/RW/R(DL) playback formats: Video, AVCHD DVD-R/RW/R(DL) playback formats: Video, DVD-VR, AVCHD, JPEG, MP3 CD-R/RW playback formats: CD-DA, MP3, JPEG BD-RE/RE DL playback formats: BD-MV, JPEG SD memory card slot: Compatible with SD/SDHC/SDXC cards; plays AVCHD, MPET2, and JPEG media Universal Dock for iPod/iPhone: Integrated VIERA Cast: Yes Wireless LAN system: Ready (requires optional USB dongle) FM radio: Yes, with 30 presets Main unit dimensions: 2-1/8 x 16-15/16 x 11-5/16 inches (HxWxD) Connections HDMI output: 1 Digital audio input: 2 (optical) USB port: 1 (for optional Wi-Fi dongle) Ethernet: 1 Audio input: 1 (stereo minijack, 3.5mm) Speakers Front speakers (x2): 2-1/2-inch full range, cone type; 40-5/32 x 10-1/32 x 10-1/32 inches (HxWxD) Surround speakers (x2): 2-1/2-inch full range, cone type; 4-11/16 x 3-5/32 x 2-11/16 inches (HxWxD) Center speaker: 2-1/2-inch full range, cone type; 3-11/32 x 5-23/32 x 2-13/16 inches (HxWxD) Subwoofer (Kelton Type) : 6-1/2-inch woofer; 10-inch passive radiator; 12-11/16 x 7-1/8 x 13-13/16 inches (HxWxD) What's in the Box Blu-ray Disc player/amplifier, 5.1-channel surround sound speaker set (subwoofer, center channel, two tallboy front, two surround), remote control (with batteries), speaker cables, video cable, operating instructions

Features

  • Home theater system in a box, with Blu-ray Disc player/amplifier plus 5.1-channel speaker set; 1000 watts of total power (RMS)
  • Kelton subwoofer adds dramatic deep bass; two tallboy front speakers for dramatic home theater presentation
  • VIERA Cast Internet streaming video and music from services including Netflix,
  • Connects to your home network via Ethernet or using optional Wi-Fi dongle (connects to USB port)
  • Plays Blu-ray discs plus full array of DVD and CD formats; SD memory card slot for playback of music, video, and photos
Samsung HT-C5500 Blu-ray Home Theater System
Samsung HT-C5500 Blu-ray Home Theater System
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Be surrounded by superior sound with the Samsung HT-C5500 Blu-ray home theater system.

Features

  • 1000W Output Power
  • Crystal Amp Pro
  • Intelligent Power
  • Advanced Auto Sound Calibration
  • Eco Power Management System
Sony BDV-E570 Blu-ray Player Home Entertainment System [3D Compatible]
Sony BDV-E570 Blu-ray Player Home Entertainment System [3D Compatible]
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Bring your movies to life with this 3D Blu-ray Disc home theater system, which features pristine 5.1-channel surround sound and wireless streaming capabilities. Experience full HD 1080p and powerful 5.1-channel HD surround sound, and enjoy expanded entertainment options as you wirelessly stream Netflix, Amazon Video on Demand, Slacker, YouTube and more.

Features

  • 1000 watt, 5.1-channel surround sound system with Blu-ray Disc player
  • Enjoy Blu-ray Disc movies in Full HD 1080p, including 3D Blu-ray Discs
  • BRAVIA Internet Video for instant streaming of content from Netflix, YouTube, Slacker, and more
  • Share your home videos or photos on the big screen or listen to your favorite music with USB Input
  • Turn your iPhone or iPod touch into a remote with a free app
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