Home theater comes fully equipped with amplifier, multichannel high powered speakers, woofers, media playback, FM tuner and receiver to create a movie theater effect. It has great surround sound effect and video performance which enhances your theater experience right in your home. Here is a list of 10 such systems for 2011.
1. Panasonic SC-PT660
The Panasonic SC-PT660 delivers an impressive home theater value with an integrated iPod dock, HDMI output and five disc changer. It has a DVD up-scaling to 1080p, and full iPod display menu for easy remote navigation on TV. The speakers can be wall mounted or placed on a stand and they are fitted with non removable black cloth grilles. There are two wireless accessories which can transmit the system’s audio to the next room for listening on CD or iPod.
2. ZVOX 425 speaker system
This delivers excellent overall sound on a single speaker with twin built in sub-woofers for ample bass. It comes with seven drivers for the sub-woofers, front and center channel speakers. It has a 25 watts built in digital amplifier for the three center drives, 36 watts for the two sub-woofers and 18 watts each for both speakers. It is simple for installation with only audio inputs and measures 37W x 7.5H x 5.5D and has a perforated metal grille for the front panel and can be mounted on walls or placed on shelves.
3. Klipsch CS-500 2.1 home theater system W/DVD
This is a 5.1 home theater system with A/V center, sub-woofer and two compact speakers. The speakers are both magnetically shielded with 2.5 inch high output woofers and a horn loaded tweeter of 0.75 inch. The sub-woofer comes with a 6.5 inch down firing. It has a 35 watt power amplifier for the speakers and for the sub-woofer, a 100 watt power. It has 3 auxiliary inputs, DVD/CD player and AM/FM tuner and an IR remote control which is easy to use.
4. Sony DAV-XI
This comes as a multi-dimensional delivery system with a sub-woofer and 2 speakers with front surround sound digital technology S-FORCE of Sony. It has one HDMI output, three digital coaxial in, one optical out, one component out, IS-Video in, two S-Video in and one composite out features. It produces high definition quality signals from standard DVD up-converts. It has two unique drivers in each speaker, fed by multiple channels for an experience of total surround sound. It also features a multi-format DVD player and amplifier in a compact and stylish single disc with 30 AM/FM station presets on digital tuner.
5. Bose 3-2-1 Series II
With just two gemstone speakers, it delivers a cinematic 2.1 channel sound effect with an acoustimass module which is discretely hidden. It has two satellite speakers, integrated progressive scan DVD player, a sub-woofer and AM/FM tuner, which delivers simulated surround sound effects without a rear speaker. Although it has only one A/V input and no HDMI output, it does a decent job of producing expansive sound and is easy to install.
6. Samsung HT-BD2
It has a built in disc player which can handle high definition Blu-ray disc and plays standard DVDs at 1080p. In a tallboy look with a 1,100 watt rig and a 7.1 channel, it has the ability to decode Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD and Dolby TrueHD. It has a 1.3 HDMI with a 24 frame playback and 155 W power for the sub-woofer and 135 W power per channel. It is totally a sleek, beautiful and slim piece in a high gloss finishing with a grey section and blue lights for the power buttons, volume and playback.
7. Harmon/Kardon HS 300
This comes in a six piece satellite sub-woofer, a combo AV receiver and DVD player with 35 watts for all its five channels. It has a USB connectivity with built in connections for FM tuner and external sources. The speaker cabinets have wrap-around mesh grilles on all three sides, can be wall mounted or placed on a shelf and beneath. Its woofers are 3 inch with two way designs, a tweeter of 0.75 inch and 200 watt amplifier for sub-woofer. It can be paired with flat screen TVs and comes in a beautiful design.
8. Onkyo HT-S990THX
It has a 230 watt powered sub-woofer in 12 inch, seven large two way multi-driver speakers, component video conversion, a full size A/A receiver with generous connectivity and has the latest XM HD surround for satellite radio. It also features a 7.1 channel and is also iPod dock compatible as it incorporates loudspeakers and audio processing as it is THX-certified. It provides 110 watts per channel for power amplifiers with seven internal high current WRAT of 8 ohms. The system is both acoustically and electronically matched with extensive surround sound processing and comes in a stylish package.
9. Sony BDV-IT 1000ES
It comes with an incredibly thin speakers with full HD 1080p resolution, an infrared in/out which have compatible HD sources for additional control and connectivity. It has two HDMI inputs with BD-live, Ethernet connection and Blu-ray disc entertainment. The wireless surround speakers are supported by S-AIR digital wireless technology. This Blu-ray disc player home theater system optimizes sound settings at the touch of a button in a sleek design.
10. Bose lifestyle 48 home entertainment system
It organizes up to 340 hours of music by digital storing in the media center. It allows connections up to 14 additional rooms for compatible Bose products and has a progressive DVD and CD scan player. Jewel cube tiny award winning speaker with an ADAPTiQ audio calliberation systemproduces surround sound effect.
