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• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Turntable, 14.2 in x 14.1 in x 3.8 in, 7.5 lbs

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• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: AV receiver, Surround Sound, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, DTS-ES decoder, Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS-HD Master Audio, Universal remote control

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Bose SoundDock Portable is a really good iPod speaker, but it should cost less than $400. Read review

Specs: portable speakers with digital player dock, 12.1 in x 5.9 in x 6.9 in, White gloss, Active

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Specs: Home theater system, AV receiver, Speaker system, Surround Sound, 290 Watt, 1200 Watt, Universal 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 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: Cerwin-Vega refers to itself as "the loud speaker company," and its extraordinary CVHD 5.1 system makes good on that promise--but the lack of included stands will mean an extra expense for most users. Read review

Specs: home theater speaker system, Active subwoofer, passive satellites, 8 Ohm, 95 dB, 250 Watt

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• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 8 reviews

Specs: Home theater system, Speaker system, AV receiver with DVD player, DVD player, CD, DVD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R DL, Video CD, Surround Sound, 450 Watt, Remote control (Infrared)

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.1 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Polk SurroundBar 50 sounds great with music and movies, making it a worthwhile improvement over the company's earlier single-speaker surround offering. Read review

Specs: surround sound speaker, 51 in x 5.1 in x 4.5 in, Black, 2-way Passive, 8 Ohm, 90 dB

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  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Rocketfish Universal Wireless Rear Speaker Kit can convert most brands of surround speakers to cordless operation for less than $100. Read review

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• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 4 reviews

Specs: Home theater system, AV receiver, Speaker system, None, Surround Sound, 900 Watt, Universal remote control (Infrared)

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 14 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you're looking for ultracompact speakers that don't sacrifice on sound quality, LG's Portable Stereo Speakers MSP-100 fits the bill--and it won't break the bank. Read review

Specs: portable speakers, 3.5 in x 0.8 in x 1.8 in, Gray, Active

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: If you can look past the quirky interface and high price, the sexy Harman Kardon HS 300 delivers sophisticated styling, solid performance, and better connectivity and speakers than last year's model. Read review

Specs: Home theater system, Speaker system, DVD player / AV receiver, DVD player, CD ( PAL ), DVD ( NTSC ), CD-R, SVCD, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, Video CD, DVD-Audio, 5.1 channel surround, 175 Watt, Remote control (Infrared), 17.3 in x 15 in x 2.7 in

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Definitive Technology ProCinema 600 surround speakers pack a mighty wallop for their small size, but the system needs some extra care during setup to sound its best. Read review

Specs: home theater speaker system, Gloss black, Active subwoofer, passive satellites, 250 Watt

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• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: AV receiver, Surround Sound, DTS Neo:6, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, DTS-HD decoder, Dolby Pro Logic, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital Surround EX, Digital graphic - 9 bands, Universal remote control (Infrared), 17.1 in x 16.5 in x 6.7 in, 28.2 lbs

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The aptly named Amplifi has a singular purpose--getting your iPod to really crank without putting a hole in your wallet. Read review

Specs: Active

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.9 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 11 reviews

The Bottom Line: In addition to its upgradeablility and customizable colors, the George sets itself apart from other upscale iPod tabletop radios with a unique and useful visual wireless remote. Read review

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  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.9 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: Sony's nifty PS-LX250H turntable is a great way to get into vinyl and can be used with any receiver, HTIB, or computer sound card. Read review

Specs: Turntable, Stereo, None, Dark gray, 16.5 in x 13.5 in x 3.9 in, 6.4 lbs

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  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Marantz ES7001 has a bigger, more full-bodied sound than most virtual surround speakers. Read review

Specs: speaker system, 42.5 in x 5.7 in x 6 in, Active, 26 Watt

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• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: AV receiver, Surround Sound, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, DTS-HD decoder, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital Matrix 6.1, Dolby Digital Surround EX, Remote control (Infrared), 17.1 in x 14.9 in x 6.8 in, 24.9 lbs

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: While the sound isn't overpowering, the wealth of connectivity options and features bundled into the JVC TH-L1 home theater in a box makes it well worth the inexpensive price tag. Read review

Specs: home theater speaker system, Active, 40 Watt, 100 Watt

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 10 reviews

The Bottom Line: 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. Read review

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)

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: 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. Read review

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)

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• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 5 reviews

Specs: Home theater system, AV receiver, Speaker system, None, Surround Sound, 150 Watt, 100 Watt, 650 Watt, Universal remote control (Infrared)

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• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: AV receiver, Surround Sound, 525 Watt, DTS Neo:6, DTS decoder, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, Universal remote control (Infrared), Black, 17.1 in x 13.9 in x 5.9 in, 18.7 lbs