home theater system reviews 2009

Home Theater System Reviews

Home Theater System Reviews

TOP 10 Sony Home Theater System- Don't Buy Until Watch Buyer Reviews


Connecting a Home Theater?

I would like to know the "best" way, and the "Best" connections to connect my home theater system. I have the following components: 50 "Panasonic Plasma direct satellite TV box (not HD) Sony HT-Z410 Home Theater System This thing is giving me FITS. I have it connected, but I'm not impressed, as all the comments say they are. Please remember, I am a high school dropout, and only a dumb old truck driver, so simple can keed, the better. ........ Thanks a million beforehand I told you I'm just a dumb old truck unit lol I stand corrected, is a "SAMSUNG"

His first problem is that you is powering the modern high-definition television standard definition video that was the height of the technology in 1950. Standard Definition video looks horrible on an HDTV and there is simply no way around it. Connect an antenna and the TV scan for channels. You will be surprised by the good television is when modern power signals. Enter your address in www.antennaweb.org and show you where the TV towers are around your house and it is recommended antenna size you need. Or upgrade the service to a DirectTV HD receiver. I recommend the DVR / PVR receivers so the box can record your while outside and are sitting right there waiting to come home. It is actually easier than a VCR for your use. (Trust me on this.) Antenna if you are lucky, the Silver Star Sensor - Classic is $ 25 indoors which is very good at picking up signals. antenna cables, if needed HDMI cable - you can spend $ 100 on Monster store, or $ 30 in www.bluejeanscables.com jeans I used for years and they sell real good cables at an affordable price.

Crystal Acoustics THX-3D12 5.1 Home Theater Speaker System, Piano Black
Crystal Acoustics THX-3D12 5.1 Home Theater Speaker System, Piano Black
List Price: $2,566.00
Sale Price: $1,999.00
See Reviews For This Product

Description

Here's a speaker system that offers a great home theater experience, no matter where you sit. Includes the THX Ultra2 Certified TX-T3SE tower speakers, a marvellous THX Select Certified center speaker whose ability with voices will astonish, THX Select dipole speakers for rear effects and a hefty 200W active THX Select certified subwoofer. Perhaps the most distinctive piece of engineering on the T3s is the proprietary 'free air' tweeter. Sitting in its own ultra-rigid, spherical, aluminium enclosure on top of the cabinets, the design can be rotated to face the listener, making room integration far easier. Free of unwanted distortion, due its shape, it delivers a clear, transparent sound with excellent dispersion. Lower down the frequency range, T3s employ 7'' Crystal fibre mid/bass drivers that comprise tightly woven fibreglass whose mechanical properties - light yet extremely stiff -deliver a linear and fast response. The magnetically shielded drivers are backed by heavy duty, powerful magnets, delivering very high efficiency levels. Each driver is housed in its own damped chamber, sealed or ported, for the optimum bass tuning that can be achieved at this volume. Cabinets are heavily braced at critical points to offer an acoustically dead enclosure. They also offer small, narrow, though deep, footprints. This shape reduces diffractions - especially from the front baffles - giving an incredibly three-dimensional soundstage and far clearer stereo imaging. A similar design is found in the THX centre speaker which uses a rotating tweeter and one 7'' Crystal fibre woofer to deliver exceptional vocals. The rear effects are assigned to the THX dipole speakers which use two silk dome, reverse facing tweeters that immerse the listener in the action. Completing the package is a 200W active subwoofer with a 12'' long throw driver incorporating a light but rigid specially treated paper cone for fast, dynamic, transient bass with sonic accuracy.

Features

  • THX® Ultra2 Certified Speakers designed for supreme performance of music and movies
  • THX Select Certified Speakers designed for pure performance of music and movies. Dipole surround pair for immersing effects.
  • Electronic tweeter protection for safe listening at high levels
  • Active Sub, with 12'' woofer with a 200W amplifier.
  • +/-1.5dB Accuracy of Frequency Response in all axes for extremely balanced reproduction. Luxurious combination of high gloss and black ash finish
Crystal Acoustics TX-T10 Home Theater Speaker System with 10
Crystal Acoustics TX-T10 Home Theater Speaker System with 10" THX SELECT Certified Subwoofer, Silver
List Price: $1,599.00
Sale Price: $999.00
See Reviews For This Product

Features

  • Satellite Specifications: Power (Wrms) 100, Frequency Response (Hz) 100 - 22k,Magnetically Shielded, Tweeter Electronic Protection/Sensitivity (dB/2.83V/m) 88 - 91, Impedance (Ohm)4-8/ Subwoofer Specifications: Long Term Power Handling (Wrms)120, Maximum Woofer Power (Watt)240, Frequency Response (Hz)20 - 350
  • High sound level, great Dynamics and Crystal Clear undistorted sound, Wide sound dispersion, Deep and tight bass thanks to the use of a THX Certified Subwoofer. Listen and feel all the bass information the way the director of the movie or the composer had visualized
  • The use of the TX-FS floor standing speaker for the Left & Right channels reproduction will present you with an uncompressed and undistorted sound stage. The combination with THX Certified components like the Centre and Subwoofer creates a unique overall experience
  • High Sensitivity very important for small amplifiers
  • High Power handling for safe operation with powerful amplifiers
Sony BRAVIA VPL-VW70 Full HD 1080p 3 SXRD VW Series Home Theater Projector
Sony BRAVIA VPL-VW70 Full HD 1080p 3 SXRD VW Series Home Theater Projector
List Price: $5,999.99
Sale Price: $5,999.00
You save: $0.99 (%)
  Eligible for free shipping!
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
See Reviews For This Product

Description

Recreate the movie theater experience in the comfort of your own home with the Sony VPL-VW70 BRAVIA SXRD 1080p Home Cinema Projector, which combines three SXRD micro-displays with a specially developed ARC-F (All Range Crisp Focus) lens and powerful BRAVIA Engine 2 digital video processor to deliver stunning Full HD 1080p resolution video on a scale no flat panel HDTV can match. Anamorphic Zoom Mode, works with an optional anamorphic lens, taking full advantage of panel resolution and screen size for a true cinema experience. And, with whisper-quiet operation, you can enjoy your movies without the distraction of unwanted fan noise.

Features

  • Full HD 1080p with 3 SXRD 1920x1080 Panels
  • Up to 60,000:1 Contrast Ratio (Advanced Iris On)
  • Brightness of 800 ANSI lumens
  • 200W Ultra-High-Pressure Lamp
  • BRAVIA Engine 2 fully digital video processing
Denon AVR-4308CI Multizone Home Theater Receiver with Network Streaming and Wi-Fi
Denon AVR-4308CI Multizone Home Theater Receiver with Network Streaming and Wi-Fi
List Price: $2,699.00
See Reviews For This Product

Description

Denon AVR-4308CI Next Generation A/V Multi-Source/Zone with Network Streaming Receiver

Features

  • 140 watts x 7 into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.05% THD
  • Dolby True HD, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES, Pro Logic IIx, and DTS Neo - 6 decoding. WI FI
  • XM Satellite Radio Ready with decoding for XM's HD Surround channels (requires XM subscription and optional XM Mini-Tuner package)
  • HDCD decoding
  • iPod integration (requires optional Denon ASD-1R)
Denon AVR-2309CI 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver
Denon AVR-2309CI 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver
List Price: $849.00
See Reviews For This Product

Description

A/V Surround Receiver featuring Dolby Tru HD, dts HD Master Audio and 1080p HD Video enhances your level of video and audio performances.

Features

  • 100 watts per channel x 7 channels
  • Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital Surround EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding
  • DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS ES 6.1 Discrete, DTS ES 6.1 Matrix, DTS Neo:6 decoding
  • Faroudja DCDi video processing and up-conversion up to 1080p
  • Audyssey MultEQ in-room acoustic correction system
Panamax M5300-PM 11-Outlet Home Theater Power Conditioner
Panamax M5300-PM 11-Outlet Home Theater Power Conditioner
Sale Price: $499.95
  Eligible for free shipping!
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
See Reviews For This Product

Description

Improves picture and sound quality. Level 4 Power Cleaning and Filtration eliminates common symptoms of contaminated power (including loss of detail, pops, hisses, hums and visual artifacts) and allows your A/V equipment to perform up to its full capability. Monitors incoming line voltage and provides a visual indication of power level. Panamax¿s patent pending AVM circuitry continuously monitors the incoming power as displayed on the digital voltmeter. In case of an under-voltage or an overvoltage, a flashing red lightning bolt will be displayed in the voltmeter, and power to the connected equipment is automatically turned off if either of these conditions is detected. When voltage returns to a safe level, power to the equipment is automatically reconnected. Reduces cross-contamination between components. The M5300-PM is designed to provide noise isolation between 5 isolated outlet banks (including 1 bank with 2 high current outlets) so that any noise created by an A/V component cannot contaminate the power going to equipment plugged into another outlet bank.

Features

  • Improves picture and sound quality
  • Level 4 Power Cleaning and Filtration eliminates common symptoms of contaminated power
  • Reduces cross-contamination between components
  • Designed to provide noise isolation between 5 isolated outlet banks (including 1 bank with 2 high-current outlets)
  • Also includes digital volt meter and ammeter display, LAN/phone protection, and USB charging port
Denon AVR-4306 - AV receiver - 7.1 channel - black
Denon AVR-4306 - AV receiver - 7.1 channel - black
See Reviews For This Product

Description

Video section carries four v 1.3a HDMI inputs, with four additional wideband component video inputs, with Faroudja DCDi video processing and up-conversion enables single constituent or HDMI cable connection to HDTV. featuring Audyssey Dynamic Volume; removes annoying jumps in volume between TV shows and commercials, meanwhile ensuring rich bass and smooth tonal balance regardless of lower volume levels thanks to thanks to Audyssey Dynamic EQ. Audyssey MultEQ in-room acoustic alteration system will measure the overall room response considering eight capacity points and will modify the sound for most balanced tonal sound in the whole room.

Features

  • Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, Pro Logic IIx, and DTS Neo - 6 processing
  • HDMI digital video switching (3 in, 1 out) / Analog-to-HDMI video conversion
  • Component video switching - 3 in, 2 out/ Component video conversion/ Digital inputs - 5 optical, 2 coaxial/ 2 optical digital outputs / 3 audio inputs
  • Manufacturer's warranty - 2 years
  • Dimensions (WxHxD) - 17-3/16 x 6-3/4 x 16-15/16 inches
Definitive Technology Mythos Gem Satellite Speakers (Pair, Black)
Definitive Technology Mythos Gem Satellite Speakers (Pair, Black)
Sale Price: $558.00
  Eligible for free shipping!
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
See Reviews For This Product

Description

See and hear the on-wall magic of Mythos. Nothing complements your televison, especially a high-definition flatscreen, with more style, versatility, and sheer performance than a beautiful Mythos Two table- or wall-mounting loudspeaker. These speakers are specifically engineered to be placed close to the sides of your television and deliver realistic sound that is accurate and utterly unexpected.

Features

  • Pair of compact satellite speakers excellent for fronts or rears
  • Equipped with two 3.5-inch long throw upper bass/midrange
  • Frequency response: 60Hz - 30kHz
  • Equipped with one 1-inch Ferro fluid-dampened pure aluminum dome tweeter
  • Magnetically shielded for safe placement near other equipment with no risk of distortion
Denon DVD-2500BTCI Blu-ray/DVD/CD Player
Denon DVD-2500BTCI Blu-ray/DVD/CD Player
List Price: $899.00
Sale Price: $591.56
You save: $307.44 (34%)
  Eligible for free shipping!
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
See Reviews For This Product

Description

DENON BLU-RAY/DVD/CD/ TRANSPORT WITH 1080P/24fps OUTPUT CAPABLE.

Features

  • Complete digital-only transport to eliminate interference
  • Single-cable HDMI connection and Digital HD output up to 1080p
  • Fully 10-bit processing for i/p and scaling circuit
  • Blu-ray 1080p/24fps output capability
  • Up to 36 bit Deep Color support via HDMI
PowerDVD 10 Ultra 3D
PowerDVD 10 Ultra 3D
List Price: $99.95
Sale Price: $90.24
You save: $9.71 (10%)
  Eligible for free shipping!
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
See Reviews For This Product

Description

CyberLink PowerDVD 10 Ultra 3D upgrades your media experience to 3D and HD. Play Blu-ray 3D discs, DVDs, video files and music all from within one application. Convert your DVD movies and video files into a 3D experience with TrueTheater 3D and get the most out of your audio with TrueTheater Surround. PowerDVD’s TrueTheater Technology upscales any SD video file and DVD movie to HD quality. Create reviews by bookmarking favorite movie scenes and write short comments on movies during playback.

CyberLink's most advanced movie and media player to date, PowerDVD 10 Ultra 3D delivers 3D and HD movies on the PC. PowerDVD 10 is a unique universal player that offers the best playback quality available. Whether it is 3D movie content, captured home videos, or your digital music files, PowerDVD 10 lets you access them all from the same convenient player software, enhancing your experience in all kinds of new ways. Smooth Blu-ray playback with optimization for leading CPU/GPU technologies available from Intel, AMD, and NVIDIA. The Universal Player for Upgrading Your Media Experience to 3D and HD Brilliant Blu-ray Experience Blu-ray movies the way that only PowerDVD 10 can offer: simply unbeatable quality. Optimized for the latest hardware acceleration technologies from Intel, NVIDIA, and AMD, PowerDVD ensures smoother movie performance. PowerDVD 10 launches your Blu-ray movies up to four times faster, too. Enjoy vivid new dimension in picture depth and crystal-clear images that leap out of your screen. Blu-ray 3D* Seeing is believing the kind of life-like imagery that Blu-ray 3D* can deliver, and PowerDVD 10 brings it to life on your PC. Offering the best-quality 3D movie experience possible, PowerDVD is compatible with the full range of 3D hardware on the market, including glasses, graphics cards, and monitors. * Notice of Free Mark II Upgrade: Consumers who purchase PowerDVD 10 Ultra 3D will receive a FREE UPGRADE that enables support of the Blu-ray 3D format and 2D to 3D conversion of video files. Available summer 2010. TrueTheater technology transforms 2D movies into a spectacular 3D experience. Play DVDs in 3D Give your existing movie collection a new look and feel. PowerDVD 10 makes it easy to convert regular DVD movies into a spectacular 3D experience thanks to its advanced TrueTheater 3D technology. It's easy, too. With the simple click of a button, PowerDVD 10 transforms your favorite 2D movies into 3D. You can also customize the 3D effect by adjusting the depth slider. PowerDVD 10 takes you to new heights of visual excellence for standard DVD content. Upscale DVDs and video files to HD quality with CyberLink's TrueTheater HD technology. Upscale DVDs and Videos to HD Enjoy better movie playback quality for both your DVDs and video files with TrueTheater HD upscaling technology. PowerDVD 10 lets you output to an HDTV in a quality that looks noticeably sharper and clearer. Optimization for hardware acceleration ensures even smoother results. Browse Titles and Chapters by Touch Make your DVD searches more exciting with FancyView, an animated browsing mode for your DVD titles. Enjoy a unique perspective when browsing for movie titles, chapters, and special features. Get a preview of chapters for those DVDs you've watched with PowerDVD's "flashback" thumbnails. FancyView supports touch technology so you can flick through movie chapters with your fingertips too. Enhance your home videos during real-time playback. Better Video Playback Enhance your home videos during real-time playback with PowerDVD 10's TrueTheater Noise Reduction and TrueTheater Stabilizer. Simply select TrueTheater Noise Reduction to remove any "visual noise" from grainy videos, to give a much clearer, artifact-free picture. Apply TrueTheater Stabilizer to fix the shakiness in videos that often occurs when you take handheld camcorder shots. As a universal player, PowerDVD now plays even more formats, gives you access to online movie trailers via MoovieLive, and lets you upload files to YouTube. Home Theater Music Supporting the latest music library features of Windows 7, PowerDVD 10 makes it even easier to listen to music from the player you use to enjoy your movies. Create playlists of favorite tunes. Use TrueTheater Surround technology to optimize your audio for home theater and PC hardware. Sounds great! High-Definition Audio PowerDVD 10 lets your ears enjoy the ultimate movie experience too, with support for high-definition audio formats from Dolby Digital and DTS. Support for HDMI 1.3a delivers the purity of lossless HD audio via a single convenient cable to your home theater system. Create movie reviews and live comments that can be shared with others. Movie Reviews & Live Comments Create movie reviews that other users can read and play using PowerDVD 10. MovieMarks combine bookmarks and review comments and can be shared online via MoovieLive.com. Meanwhile, Live Comments let you post your opinions to Facebook, Twitter, and MoovieLive while your movie is playing. Key Features: Universal movie and media player delivers 3D and HD movies on the PC Offers the best playback quality available for 3D movie content, captured home videos, digital music files, and more Delivers the smoothest Blu-ray playback; optimized for leading CPU/GPU technologies from Intel, AMD, and NVIDIA Experience Blu-ray movies; optimized for the latest hardware-acceleration technologies TrueTheater technology transforms 2D movies into a spectacular 3D experience Compatible with full range of 3D hardware, including glasses, graphics cards, and monitors Upscale DVDs and video files to HD quality with TrueTheater HD technology Browse DVD titles by touch with animated browsing mode Enhance home videos during real-time playback with TrueTheater Noise Reduction and TrueTheater Stabilizer TrueTheater Surround optimizes audio for home theater and PC hardware Create movie reviews and live comments that can be shared with others

Features

  • Universal movie and media player with superior playback quality for 3D movie content, captured home videos, digital music files, and more
  • Delivers smooth Blu-ray playback; TrueTheater technology transforms 2D movies into 3D
  • Upscale DVDs and video files to HD quality with TrueTheater HD technology
  • Enhance home videos during real-time playback with TrueTheater Noise Reduction and TrueTheater Stabilizer
  • TrueTheater Surround for improved audio; create movie reviews and live comments that can be shared on Twitter and Facebook

Tags: , , , ,

Thursday, October 14th, 2010 Mini Home Theater Comments Off