Home Theater Systems

Panasonic SC-PT660
With its five-disc changer, HDMI output, and integrated iPod dock, the Panasonic SC-PT660 delivers an impressive home theater value for less than $300.

Samsung HT-BD2T
The Samsung HT-BD2T delivers the sort of top-notch video quality you'd expect from the world's first home theater system with built-in Blu-ray--but its high price, average audio quality, and lack of extras make it tough to recommend.
Specs: Home theater system, Speaker system, DVD player / AV receiver, Blu-Ray disc and HD DVD player, CD, DVD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, BD-ROM, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, HD DVD, Surround Sound, 1100 Watt

Panasonic SC-PT760
With a five-disc changer, wireless rear speakers, and an integrated iPod dock, the Panasonic SC-PT760 offers a solid value for anyone looking for an affordable all-in-one home theater solution.
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, 1000 Watt, Remote control (Infrared)

Sony Bravia DAV-X10
The combination of elegant style, easy setup, and fairly accomplished sonics make the Sony Bravia DAV-X10 a worthwhile choice for those willing to look past its connectivity shortfalls and high price tag.
Specs: Home theater system, Speaker system, DVD player / AV receiver, DVD player, CD, DVD, CD-R, SACD, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R DL, Video CD, Stereo, Remote control (Infrared)

Onkyo HT-SR800 (black)
Despite less than ideal HDMI features, the Onkyo HT-SR800 delivers an amazing combination of performance and features for the price.
Specs: Home theater system, AV receiver, Speaker system, None, Black, Surround Sound, 230 Watt, 130 Watt, Universal remote control (Infrared)

Onkyo HT-SR800 (silver)
Despite less than ideal HDMI features, the Onkyo HT-SR800 delivers an amazing combination of performance and features for the price.
Specs: Home theater system, AV receiver, Speaker system, None, Silver, Surround Sound, 230 Watt, 130 Watt, Universal remote control (Infrared)

Panasonic SC-PT750
While it's short on inputs, Panasonic's affordable SC-PT750 delivers DVD upscaling, wireless surround speakers, an iPod dock, and some surprisingly decent sound quality for a great price.
Specs: Home theater system, Speaker system, DVD changer / AV receiver, DVD changer, CD, DVD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RAM, Video CD, DVD-Audio, Surround Sound, 1000 Watt, Universal remote control (Infrared)

Samsung HT-X70
The Samsung HT-X70 is stylish and has a great feature set for the price, but it sounds better on movies than with music.
Specs: Home theater system, Speaker system, DVD changer / AV receiver, DVD changer, CD, DVD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, Video CD, DVD-Audio, Surround Sound, 1200 Watt, Universal remote control (Infrared), 32.3 in x 17.3 in x 12.6 in

LG LFD790
The LG LFD790 wins points for its cool looks, low price, and decent feature set, but a variety of design and interface miscues make it tough to recommend.
Specs: Home theater system, Main unit, Right/left channel speaker, Subwoofer, DVD player, CD, DVD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, Video CD, Glossy black, Stereo, 75 Watt, 150 Watt, 300 Watt, Remote control (Infrared)

Panasonic SC-PT650
Panasonic's budget-priced SC-PT650 home theater system sounds good for the money and delivers a decent roster of features--but the step-up model is an even better deal.
Specs: Home theater system, Speaker system, IPod docking station, DVD changer / AV receiver, DVD changer, CD ( NTSC ), DVD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, Surround Sound, 1000 Watt, Remote control (Infrared)