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from Robert Silva
Welcome to my Weekly Home Theater Newsletter! This week, I have a variety of stories and features, beginning with my review of a high-end home theater receiver from Yamaha. Also, I have news of a new company hoping to make an impact in the LCD television market. In addition, check out the latest news on the Blu-ray Disc recorder front and what may be the "next big thing", 3D-TV.
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Yamaha RX-V3900 Network Home Theater Receiver - Review
The Yamaha RX-V3900 is one of the new generation of high-end home theater receivers designed to be a complete centerpiece for your home theater system. Having had a chance to use the Yamaha RX-V3900, I can say that it just about does everything except make the popcorn and pour the soft drinks. With features such as extensive audio decoding options, HDMI upscaling and switching, iPod connectivity and control, XM/Sirius Satellite and Internet radio (including Rhapsody access), and also built-in Networking and Bluetooth capability, this receiver can perform any audio or video task required now, and in the forseeable future. To find out if the RX-V3900 is right for your home theater setup, check out both my Short and Full reviews, as well as my RX-V3900 Photo Gallery and Video Performance Test Results. Photos (c) Robert Silva - Licensed to About.com
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New Budget-Priced Flat Panel LCD Brand Enters Crowded Market
EQD is the latest company to enter the already crowded flat panel television market. However, EQD may have a couple of things going for it besides its budget pricing. First, it is offering a two-year parts and labor warranty on its sets, and it also plans to...read more Photo (c) EQD Corporation
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How Much Amplifier Power Do You Really Need?
POWER! It seems that power is the name of the game these days, in politics, business, relationships, and in home theater systems. You check out those ADs in the newspaper for a receiver or amplifier for your audio system, the one feature that sticks out is the Watts-Per-Channel rating. One receiver has 50 Watts-Per-Channel (WPC), another one has 75, and still another has 100. The more watts the better right? Not Necessarily...
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Home Theater-In-A-Box - Top Picks
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Interested in setting up a home theater, but don't want to have to remodel your living room or deplete your finances to do it? Get in on the home theater craze with a minimum of hassle and cost with a home theater-in-a-box system. Here are some of my favorite picks for low cost, home theater-in-a-box (HTIB) systems. Just add your own TV.
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1) Onkyo HT-S5100 7.1 Channel Home Theater System
The Onkyo HT-S5100 offers performance, as well as providing practical features. This system has 7.1 channels with 130x7WPC with a low .9% THD distortion rating. NOTE: The wattage output is measured at 1KHz; Actual output across all frequencies will be lower. For a big punch, the HTS-5100 has a 10-inch 290-watt subwoofer. The HT-S5100 also has HDMI pass-through switching, Sirius Satellite Radio capability (with optional tuner/antenna), and iPod connectivity using the provided Docking Station. Also, this system includes the Audyssey 2EQ automatic speaker setup system. If you are looking for a home theater system that offers a lot of flexibility, and sounds pretty good for a reasonable price, check out the HT-S5100.
2) Panasonic SC-PT960 Home Theater System
Home theater-in-a-box systems are a very popular solution for many consumers, due to both their easy setup and reasonable prices. The Panasonic SC-PT960 is an example of a very good package. This system incorporates a 720p/1080i/1080p upscaling 5-disc DVD changer with a 5.1 channel AV receiver section, floor-standing tower front speakers, bookshelf center channel, wireless surround speakers, and 250-watt subwoofer with 6.75-inch driver and 10-inch passive radiator. Another bonus feature is the built-in iPod dock. For additional convenience, the SC-PT960 also includes an onscreen menu system that controls both the home theater system and iPod playback and file access functions. Definitely give the Panasonic SC-PT960 a look and a listen.
3) Yamaha YHT-790BL Home Theater-in-a-Box System
The YHT-790 is made up of separate components that include a HTR-6140 5.1 channel (105wpc) receiver, YST-FSW100 Slim Profile 130-watt Subwoofer, and a very styish center/satellite 5 channel speaker system. This system provides a clean, even, sound for both movies and music. In addition to sound quality, some of the innovative features include: 2 HDMI pass-through inputs, extensive surround sound processing modes, XM/Sirius-satellite radio compatibility, iPod connectivity, and Bluetooth capability. If you looking for a home theater system that is compact, but sounds good and offers a lot of connection flexibility, check out the Yamaha YHT-790. Just add your own DVD or Blu-ray Disc Player to complement your HDTV.
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Product of the Week
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Samsung DTB-H260F External HDTV Tuner
Although many HDTV owners can access HDTV signals through cable or satellite, many consumers still need to access DTV and HDTV signals over-the-air, via an indoor or outdoor antenna. However,...read more
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