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The mass of wires that accumulates around any home theatre without a built-in wiring solution can be frustrating. Problem shooting and general clutter are only a few of the problems that accompany wiring a home entertainment system. Thankfully, through RF technology and wi-fi, audio manufacturers are addressing this problem through wireless speaker systems. (more…)

The Osaka Denki Onkyo K.K. is an electronics manufacturing company that introduced the new Onkyo TX-SR607, an AV receiver for home theatres. Offering six HDMI (1 Front/5 Rear Inputs) inputs and excellent sound quality, this incredible electronic device is available at street price. The Onkyo TX-SR607 includes Dolby Pro Logic IIz processing that relies on height speakers with two satellite speakers situated above the standard front right/left speakers to create a more airy soundscape.
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The Sony MHC-EC78PI (MHCEC78PI) is a stereo system that has been developed by the Japanese conglomerate. It features a CD player, a couple of 190W speakers, iPod dock, AM/FM tuner containing 30 presets, 7 preset EQ settings and a 3.5 mm auxiliary output. The new Sony MHC-EC78PI (MHCEC78PI) has the ability to read MP3 CDs that have been home burned and also the ones that are factory made. The remote control that is used to operate the Sony MHC-EC78PI (MHCEC78PI) can also be used to operate other Apple iPods that are docked. This is especially for those who are used to listening to music at a high volume. The device is also very small in comparison to its contemporaries. That gives the Sony audio system a better chance to strike a chord with users looking for a compact gadget. (more…)

The Sony BDV-FS350 is a 2.1 channel home cinema system that features the Blu-ray quality and offers optimum comfort and benefits. The Sony BDV-FS350 has been bombarded with a lot of features which makes it a complete package for watching movies and listening to music. The speakers are good and include the S-Force PRO front surround facility. The Blu-ray player and the subwoofer system have been merged together to create a power packed audio delivery system. The Sony BDV-FS350 is connected to the subwoofer through the HDMI and the front speakers are connected with the help of the colour coded plugs. The speakers have a black finishing which makes them look attractive and cables comes pre attached to them. (more…)

Owning a home cinema system is the ideal wish for any individual. With the introduction of all new Samsung HT-TX500R, Samsung has managed to once again raise the bar for its standards set in Home cinema systems. Their new model belongs to the 5.1 series and is capable of producing a breathtaking sound of 1000 watts and more. (more…)

You must be wondering why we are reviewing such an apparently nondescript and innocuous set of speakers. Well, the JVC SX-WD8 actually packs more power than you would first imagine, and are very easy to use as well. As for JVC, it was established in 1973 and has been involved in consumer electronics products since then. It covers all the product ranges from multimedia, through LCD TVs, to audio systems. In all these market segments JVC has made a mark and has earned the trust of its consumers. (more…)

In case you are looking for an AV receiver to couple with your new Blu-ray player, then there can be no better choice than the latest receiver from Pioneer, the VSX-LX51 AV. And yeah, the receiver comes equipped with all the contemporary features that you have become accustomed to, and has some of the latest features incorporated in it as well. The receiver is already making good of its ready made market; company sources claim that owners of the BDP-51FD Blu-ray unit are making beelines to buy the receiver, since the two complement each other wonderfully. (more…)

It seems PMC has apparently taken note of the fact that it is music that keeps the listener glued to the sets, and it is not the other way round, i.e. you cannot compensate poor audio with secondary thins like design, and all the other ornamental features. The decks are designed in an inconspicuous manner and may prompt people to easily ignore them, but they are really music enthusiast’s best friend in the true sense. An important aspect of hi-fi systems is that they should merely communicate sound without adding any significant flavouring and this is what the PMC FB1i precisely does. (more…)

After pleasing everyone with its one-box solution the SuperNait, Naim is this time ready to entice the customers with the XS series. Reverting to the XS will also mark the company’s return to the stripped-down high performance stereo amps based upon which the company first built its reputation. (more…)

One of the strong points that Denon has maintained over the years is that there are few companies that come close to it when it comes to producing high fidelity home cinema sound. The company has managed to continue this rich tradition via a string of revered reference receivers. The good thing about the company is that, despite sitting pretty at the high-end of the market, it is equally concerned about the bottom end of the market and consequently is delivering a number of models that are specially aimed at the budget market. Its latest effort at the entry-level receiver, the AVR-1509 receiver, is another potential winner and is sure to give the customers a good time. (more…)