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"Panasonic SC-BT205 Blu-ray Home Cinema System Review"

1 Home Theatre System (approx. £540)

Published on 6/2009

On test: Panasonic SC-BT205

Panasonic's SC-BT205 is a follow-up to last year's awesome but sonically flawed SC-BT100, this time coming with 5.1 surround. A set-top controller includes Blu-ray/DVD/CD player and a RMS 1000W multichannel digital amplifier. Review details: Single Test. One Blu-ray home cinema system was reviewed and rated on design, features, performance and value. → Test results

"Panasonic SC-PT870 review"

1 Home Theatre System (approx. £370)

Published on 6/2009

On test: Panasonic SC-PT870

With an iPod dock to finish it all off, Panasonic's SC-PT870 is a solid all-round home cinema in-a-box. 5.1 surround sound from six speakers and a DVD player that handles still images, MP3s, DivX and Xvid, the addition of a USB port rounds out the connectivity. Review details: Single Test → Test results

"LG HT32S 2.1-Channel DVD System Review"

1 Home Theatre System

Published on 5/2009

On test: LG Electronics HT32S

LG's all-in-one home HT32S Blu-ray cinema system, like all of their one-box systems has both comprehensive features and a price that isn't outrageous. Beautiful gloss black curves are offset with subtle deep blue lines and white-highlighted touch-sensitive navigation. Review details: Single Test. One Blu-ray system was reviewed and rated on design, features, performance and value. → Test results

"Pioneer LX03BD 5.1-channel Blu-ray System"

1 Home Theatre System (approx. £770)

Published on 4/2009

On test: Pioneer LX03BD

The LX03BD, part of the exceptionally stylish and high-performing LX series from Pioneer is an upgrade on the LX03, with Blu-ray player, amplifier and satellite speakers. For the price then, is it an appropriate addition to the range? Review details: Single Test. One Blu-ray system was reviewed and rated on design, features, performance and value. → Test results

Surround Sound Systems

The most important part of any surround sound system is the speakers. These will be five in number plus a subwoofer for bass. Two of the speakers are mounted in front of the listener and two to the rear, the centre speaker is best placed closed to the television or screen and, due to the fact that the human ear can not locate especially low sounds, the subwoofer can generally be placed anywhere in the room. The smaller front and rear speakers can usually be mounted to the wall, this saves space and allows them to be positioned to optimally recreate the surround effect. A surround sound system will comprise of the speakers, a radio tuner, CD and DVD player and a remote control. An output power of 50 watts per channel is usually more than enough for a living room. If the device is to be deployed anywhere else, or will be used in halls or outside, go for a higher power rating.

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