LG Electronics has rolled out five new home theater systems, each tuned by audio expert Mark Levinson. The systems range from slim, elegant designs intended to complement an existing room’s decor to simple, functional, no-fuss designs that make no pretensions about being furniture or art objects.

“LG’s latest home theater and audio systems were designed to meet consumers’ desire for advanced technology that doesn’t compromise the stylish design of their homes,” said LG USA’s sales and marketing VP Allan Jason, in a statement. “Our new systems offer consumers the best of both worlds and truly complement the entire entertainment experience.”

The LG LHT888 DVD Home Theater system features satellite speakers in the shape of champagne flutes, while offering 1080p up-conversion via HDMI, USB connectivity, and wireless rear speakers-along with 700 watts of 5.1 audio. The LHT874 5-Disc Home Theater system offers wireless rear speakers and iPod and USB connectivity along with 1080p upscaling, plus 155 watts to satellites and 225 watts to the subwoofer. The LHT854 offers a similar feature set, but does away with tall loudspeaker towers in favor of discrete satellite speakers.

For folks looking to put an audio system on a table or in shelves, the LDF850 tabletop system and LFA840 shelf CD audio system offer iPod connectivity, a vacuum-loading vertical CD slot, an AM/FM tuner, and USB media capabilities.

All five units are available now, with the LHT888 carrying a suggested price of $649.95. The LHT 874 and LHT854 are priced at $479.95 and $299.95, respectively, while the LFD850 and LFA840 audio systems are priced at $299.95 and $229.95, respectively.

Those looking for a tiny 5.1 channel home theater system that doesn’t have the word “Bose” written on it may want to consider Yamaha’s new TSS-20 home theater package.

The receiver stands vertically to conserve precious space and features Dolby Pro-Logic II, Dolby Digital, and DTS decoding, as well as several Yamaha Cinema DSP modes including silent cinema and night listening. It sends 6 watts to each of the five 2″ single driver satellites, and a prodigious 18 watts to the 5.1″ “subwoofer”.

The rated frequency response of 40Hz – 20kHz should probably be taken with a grain of salt. While the TSS-20 is currently only slated for Japanese release, it will work with 100-240V power should you wish to import one.

Source: Yamaha

Panasonic have recently come with an exceptional piece of news for all those in search for the newest and niftiest trends in multimedia: the SC-BT100 home theater system, a full and rich package boasting a Blu-ray drive and wireless, surround sound architecture and a heap of other great features to integrate your multimedia needs. And if you think that such a contraption will burn a hole into your budget, you’d better think again, as the Panasonic SC-BT100 is one truly affordable thing to go for.

If you’re looking for a high-complexity multimedia system to offer you a great sound experience while at the same time bring the basic essentials of modern man, the Panasonic SC-BT100 might be one of the best choices available.

We’re talking about a 5.1 home theater in a box, ready to play from the moment you’ve finished installing it: with the wireless speakers, installing has never been easier, especially as the SC-BT100 comes with dedicated signal transmitters, making connecting everything almost a child’s play. And if you’re demanding something extra, upgrading to 7.1 has never been easier, with optional side-speakers widely available. Continue Reading…

Sony’s got some pretty big plans for Europe, as it has seriously increased its production capacities in this particular area. And one of the first series of models that will be rolled out from the new plant is the Bravia V4500, a family of LCD HDTVs that come packed with their own HD tuners right out of the box.

First and foremost, it’s interesting to note that the V4500 series showcases Sony’s innovative new draw the LINE design concept. This very special styling philosophy enhances the total TV viewing experience without distracting from what’s on the screen. Accented by a dark silver speaker, the set’s deep piano black finish creates an effortlessly contemporary look to flatter any living space. 26-inch, 32-inch and 37-inch models all feature a swiveling stand for comfortable viewing from wherever you’re sitting in the room. Continue Reading…

The BASE-V20HD is the latest home theater system from Onkyo. This system doesn’t include a DVD player, but a compact A/V receiver, measuring just over 20cm wide which delivers 210W power output (5x 30W +60W), supports DTS-HD Master Audio as well as Dolby True HD, has two HDMI ports and the ability to control all VIERA, AQUOS or REGZA compatible products with a single remote control.

It comes with a 2.1-channel speaker system and it’s expected to be available in Japan in May for will be available in Japan for something like $890.

If you have recently been avoiding buying a Home Theater System due to lack of space, your worry is now solved.
Philips introduces its compact and flat Philips Flat Micro Theater that saves on space and provides the best effects alongside.

The system growls in powerful volumes with its respectable 140-watt digital amplifier, driving a pair of flat-panel speakers with an added effect of its bass-centric subwoofer. The system smartly provides a four-disc changer which delivers continual entertainment without any worry of changing CD’s one after the other. Enjoy the DVD playback at home with a trendy motorized sliding door and Moto Razr-like metallic buttons.

The device supports a huge list of audio/video formats such as DVD, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW, Picture CD and Video CD/SVCD, DVD-Video with support for JPEG slideshows and MP3 tunes. To provide a crisp clarity in picture, the Philips Micro Theater packs in a Progressive Scan application and a 12-bit Digital to Analogue converter. The system also accepts file formats from a USB pen drive through its USB port.

At a price of $348 USD, the Philips Flat Micro Theater provides a great quality home entertainment in the most compact and sleek form eliminating clutter all around the place.