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• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 7 reviews

Specs: Home theater system, AV receiver, Speaker system, None, Surround Sound, 290 Watt, Universal remote control (Infrared)

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• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: AV receiver, Surround Sound, 735 Watt, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, DTS decoder, Dolby Digital, DTS-ES decoder, Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital Surround EX, Remote control (Infrared), 16.9 in x 12.2 in x 6.2 in, 17.6 lbs

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 80 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you don't mind the high price and lack of an auxiliary input, the Bose SoundDock will turn your iPod into a nice bedroom or office stereo system. Read review

Specs: speaker system, 11.9 in x 6.5 in x 6.7 in, Active

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Samsung HT-X710 is a great-sounding 2.1 DVD system, but the funky design and dearth of inputs may put off some buyers. Read review

Specs: Home theater system, Main unit, Speaker system, DVD player, CD ( NTSC ), DVD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD-Audio, Stereo, 400 Watt, Universal remote control (Infrared)

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• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: AV receiver, Surround Sound, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, THX Select 2, DTS-HD decoder, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital Surround EX, Universal remote control, 17.1 in x 14.8 in x 6.9 in, 26.9 lbs

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: The addition of enhanced video connectivity options cements Yamaha's already excellent Digital Sound Projector technology as the go-to choice for single-speaker surround sound. Read review

Specs: 40.6 in x 4.6 in x 7.6 in, Black, 2 Watt, 20 Watt

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: Yamaha's YSP-1100, its best-ever Digital Sound Projector single-speaker surround system, is a breeze to set up and it sounds great on DVD. Read review

Specs: five channel speaker, 40.6 in x 4.6 in x 7.6 in, Active, 120 Watt

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Logitech's Pure-Fi Dream is one of the stronger entries in the crowded iPod clock radio category. Read review

Specs: Piano black, Active

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.8 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 13 reviews

The Bottom Line: KEF's stunningly styled egg-shaped speaker package, the KHT-3005, boasts audiophile-quality sound for music and impressive home-theater performance. Read review

Specs: home theater speaker system, High-gloss black, Active subwoofer, passive satellites, 100 Watt, 250 Watt

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• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 4 reviews

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, 1250 Watt, Remote control (Infrared)

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.9 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Pioneer Elite VSX-91TXH AV receiver delivers excellent audio quality and a host of cutting-edge features, but competing models offer even better values at this price point. Read review

Specs: AV receiver, Surround Sound, 770 Watt, 20 - 20000 Hz, DTS Neo:6, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, THX Select 2, Dolby Digital, DTS-ES decoder, DTS-HD decoder, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital Surround EX, Digital - 9 bands, Universal remote control (Infrared), Black, 16.5 in x 18.3 in x 6.8 in, 33.7 lbs

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• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 4 reviews

Specs: AV receiver, Surround Sound, 650 Watt, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, DTS-ES decoder, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution, 9 bands, Universal remote control (Infrared), Black, 16.5 in x 17 in x 6.8 in, 29.1 lbs

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• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 5 reviews

Specs: Home theater system, Speaker system, Receiver with speakers, DVD changer / AV receiver, DVD changer, DVD, CD-R, SACD, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R DL, Video CD, Surround Sound, 8 Watt, 1000 Watt, Universal remote control (Infrared)

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 17 reviews

The Bottom Line: You can't beat Fluance's rock-bottom pricing, solid construction, and sound quality, which rivals that of more expensive speakers. Read review

Specs: home theater speaker system, Beech, Passive, 8 Ohm

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• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: Home theater system, AV receiver, Speaker system, None, Surround Sound, 1000 Watt, Remote control

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 25 reviews

The Bottom Line: JVC's good-sounding HDMI switching/upconverting RX-D702 receiver sets a new standard for features in the sub-$1,000 category. Read review

Specs: AV receiver, Surround Sound, 1050 Watt, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, DTS decoder, Dolby Digital, DTS-ES decoder, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital Surround EX, Universal remote control (Infrared), Black, 17.1 in x 14.6 in x 3.6 in, 18.1 lbs

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• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: AV receiver, Surround Sound, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, THX Select 2, DTS-HD decoder, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital Surround EX, Universal remote control, Black, 17.1 in x 17 in x 7.6 in, 37.5 lbs

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• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 4 reviews

Specs: Home theater system, AV receiver, Speaker system, None, Surround Sound, 290 Watt, 1200 Watt, Universal remote control (Infrared)

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: While we've heard better virtual surround sound, the Samsung HT-X810T's easy setup and dearth of wires will appeal to those searching for simplicity and a minimalist aesthetic. Read review

Specs: Home theater system, DVD player, CD, DVD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, Stereo, Universal remote control (Infrared)

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.1 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 34 reviews

The Bottom Line: This five-piece home-theater speaker package offers shockingly good sound for a mere $199. Read review

Specs: home theater speaker system, Black ash, Passive

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 45 reviews

The Bottom Line: The unremarkable sound quality of the Philips HTS6500 is outweighed by its winning combination of slick aesthetics, impressive features, and affordable pricing. Read review

Specs: Home theater system, DVD player, Speaker system, DVD player, CD ( PAL ), DVD ( NTSC ), CD-R, SVCD, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, Video CD, Kodak Picture CD, Stereo, 500 Watt, Remote control (Infrared)

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 11 reviews

The Bottom Line: It may not be the most compact portable speaker on the block, but the Logitech Pure-Fi Anywhere offers useful extras and great sound for an affordable price. Read review

Specs: portable speakers with digital player dock, 13.2 in x 1.5 in x 3.6 in, Piano black, Active

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: Soundmatters' fully featured virtual surround speaker system delivers home-theater thrills in a supercompact design. Read review

Specs: 16.7 in x 9.1 in x 2.6 in, Charcoal gray, Active, 104 dB, 80 Watt

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