Recently Reviewed Home Theaters in-a-Box

This is Bowers & Wilkins' (B&W) MT-50 system. It includes five M-1 two-way speakers and an ASW608 8" subwoofer. This is a real system that gives you a set of speakers that sound as good as they look.

At $600, the Denon DHT-1513BA has a lot going for it. While it is a bare-bones receiver, it has discrete amplification (75watts x 5), 3D pass-through, GUI over HDMI, and multiple HDMI inputs.

The HT-S3500 is a true budget offering that provides a 5.1 channel receiver with HDMI 1.4a and 3D and throws in some speakers. The larger HT-S5500 may cost more ($649 vs $399) but you get more.

The Onkyo HT-S9400THX Networked HTiB is a product that defies its price point. At $1099 MSRP (sure to find this on sale somewhere), you're getting a full featured receiver and THX certified speakers.

With the technology of one of Denon's newest receivers paired with the sound quality of Boston Acoustics, the DHT-1312BA is sure to be a big seller.

So who should buy a Harman Kardon BDS 800 Home Theater System? Someone looking for a Blu-ray player and speakers or else they'll have to do some creative wiring.

As a HTiB solution, the Yamaha YHT-494 has a lot going for it. The slim LCR front speaker and cubed back speakers look to be easy to place. At $550 MSRP, this seems like a very nice entry level deal.

The HT-S9100THX is a 7.1-channel system with nearly all the trimmings, including THX I/S Plus certification - all packed into a nice, convenient box you can give to somebody... or even yourself.

Prices for home theater systems have absolutely plummeted over the past decade. If we were proving this in a court of law, Exhibit A would have to be the Onkyo HT-S6200 7.1-channel system.

Prices for home theater systems have absolutely plummeted over the past decade. If we were proving this in a court of law, Exhibit A would have to be the Onkyo HT-S5200 7.1-channel system.

Prices for home theater systems have absolutely plummeted over the past decade. If we were proving this in a court of law, Exhibit A would have to be the Onkyo HT-S7200 5.1-channel system.

The prices for surround sound have absolutely plummeted over the past decade. If we were proving this in a court of law, Exhibit A would have to be the Onkyo HT-S3200 5.1-channel system.

What if you could get a 5.1 system so easy to setup and use that your parents could do it? Yamaha delivers on this promise with their new NeoHD Media Controllers YMC-700, YMC-500 & the YMC-S21

Onkyo has really been establishing themselves as a market leader when it comes to features and price. Their new Home Theater in a Box offerings are clearly a step above the rest.

Yamaha showed off the DVX-700 DVD home theater system which features an integrated DVD player, two front speakers and 6-1/2" subwoofer in an elegant design. It looks remarkably like a Bose Lifestyle …

Joining the Sharp suite of AQUOS-brand products, including the LCD TVs, and most recently, Blu-ray players, the new AQUOS BD-MPC40 and BD-MPC30 include the main unit, housing a Blu-ray player and …

Samsung Electronics is making high-definition video more accessible than ever to consumers with its HT-X810 Home Theater Sound Bar. Now usually we look down our noses at surround bars but with an …

Want to talk about quality Home Theater in a Box? Let's talk about B&W's new Liberty system, a new integrated 5.1 system featuring wireless, cable-free speakers. The Liberty range comprises four …

First time home theater users may appreciate the simplicity provided by a Home Theater in a Box, and the Samsung HT-TX72T is a great starting point. With a low profile 5 disc changer, included …

Let's say you've just walked into your local electronics retail store and are planning to buy a 1080p 52" Sony television and a Sony Blu-ray player. Along with a pile of free Blu-ray movies, you …

The new Yamaha YHT-585BL is a great starter package that not only includes a standalone receiver, but also 2 tower speakers for the front, a center channel, surround speakers, and pretty decent …

Sony is typically known for their higher end consumer electronics, at least that's what the big box salesman will tell you as he shows you the price. This is certainly true sometimes, but let it be …

Yet another Panasonic HTiB? That's right, here we have the SC-PT950. It is identical in functionality to its little brother, the PT750. For an extra $100, you'll get tower speakers, a slightly …

To complement their line of small flat panel TVs, Samsung Electronics produced the HT-X50 home theater system. Not only does it have a cool name, I mean who wouldn't want to own an X50, but it has a …

Yamaha has done something pretty cool with its entry-level YHT-380 system. They included several standalone products all in one big, heavy box. That's right, a full Yamaha receiver, 5-speaker …

Panasonic produces several low cost home theater products and the SC-PT750 includes many features for the price. This package is very similar to its little brother, the SC-PT650, but we feel the …

Sony has many display products under their BRAVIA moniker, but they also have a line of A/V gear to match. At the entry level, the small form-meets-function HDX265 is a 5.1 speaker system and …

Now, I know what you are thinking, "Your first impression is 'Gotta Have It'? What kind of Audioholic is that guy, anyway?" Well, to be honest, that IS the first impression of most people when they …