Best Home Theater

Harman Kardon HKTS 14

System up for review- Harman Kardon HKTS 14

The Harman Kardon HKTS 14 loud speaker system is a six-piece system that comes with a 12-inch, 200-watt, powered subwoofer; four satellite speakers in the front and rear positions, and one speaker placed front and center. In the box are shelf stands and wall mounting brackets for the satellites. The speaker cables are included and the speakers all use a color-coding system.  If you already have a Harman Kardon reciever, the HKTS 14 is a great pair to any Harman Kardon receiver or for that matter any home theater reciever.

All in all-  After testing the Harman Kardon HKTS 14 we found this to be a great system of speakers that have superior sound performance, even when compared to any other high end systems.  The subwoofer was every thing we wanted and more.  You might even want to purchase this system just for the subwoofer!  We recommend this system, especially if you already have a receiver to run it.  Good luck, and happy listening from your friends at best home theater reviews.

Price we found- $349

System up for review- Harman Kardon CP40

The Harman Kardon CP40 home theater system is a receiver, DVD player and surround sound system, all in one box, or as some would like to call it for short, a home theater in a box (HTiB).  The progressive scan DVD player upconverts your DVD’s to 480p and can play the DivX format, unfortunately it does not have an HDMI input or output.  In the box there are 4 two-way satellite speakers, 1 two-way, a center speaker and a 10″ subwoofer.  If you are not acustomed to Harmon Kardon speakers they are top of the line and offer great sound and performance.  EzSet by Harman Kardon will allow you to easily configure your speakers individual volume to make your home theater sound the best.

All in  all-  The Harman Kardon CP40 provides great sound, and warm bass from the 10″ subwoofer.   The system is not the most user friendly, so you may need someone to assist you with the set up.  Also the upconvert feature is not as crisp as we would have liked.  If you are in the market for a more crisp and clear picture and a receiver to plug into your HDMI input on your hi def widescreen television, you may want to look for something with a blu ray player.

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Price ranges we found-  $367-$752

System up for review- Philips HTS3544

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The Philips HTS3544 Home theater system looks great and sounds great!  This Philips HTS3544 Home Theater System boasts 1000 total watts that give a true theater sound for a small fraction of the cost of many other systems that sound just as good as this. The DVD player provides a hi-def upconverter to 720p resolution and also plays DivX files. This home theater system comes with a dock for charging and playing your ipod, as well as USB Direct connectivity that displays photos and can play from usb drives.

All in  all-  The Philips HTS3544 performs just as good as it looks. The satellite speakers and the subwoofer provide great sound for the small size, the sound is crisp and clear, and the subwoofer held its own. This system is a great buy, if your looking for decent sound at a low cost.

Price ranges we found-  $129-$229

System up for review- Harman Kardon HKTS 18

The Harman Kardon HKTS 18 home theater system is an excellent satellite speaker system that includes a 5.1 speaker system that can be expanded to a 7.1 speaker system, with a large powerful 200 watt 10″ subwoofer.  It has a 3/4″ tweeter for excellent high frequency response.  To deliver exceptional sound quality, the HKTS 18’s satellite speakers and powerful subwoofer are produced by the world class Harman Kardon design, that always provides advanced technology and high performance systems for your home theater.

All in  all-  The Harman Kardon home theater reviewed delivers high class performance these speakers have a rich, full sound in a small set.   If your looking for the quality of a Bose surround sound system but don’t want to pay the price, this system is for you.  We definitely recommend it.

Price ranges we found-  $429-$699

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System up for review Pioneer HTP 2900 -

The Pioneer HTP 2900 Has 5 performance speakers and a substantial large subwoofer to go with it, the Pioneer HTP 2900 will complement any type of room with its sleek black shine.

This home theater system may seem a bit small, but the 860 Watt system knocks you back in your couch with features like Sound Retriever for increased audio precision.  The Pioneer HTP 2900 also features a audio jack on the front panel making it simple for you to connect mp3 players and other compatible devices.

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All in  all-  The Pioneer HTP 2900 measures up nicely.  The positives- include the easy quick set up, and great sound make this a no brainer.  The optical input and two coaxial inputs are convenient.   The negative- no HDMI input or output.

Price ranges we found-  $199-$267

LG LHT854

System up for review LG LHT854-  The LG LHT854 is one of LG’s basic home theater systems, if you’re looking for the newest technologies from LG you may want to give it a little time, there are some great products just on the horizon.  This LG DVD Home Theater System features a 1080i upscaler for a great image.  The LG LHT854 includes 5.1 channel speakers with a black glossy piano like finish.  Inputs include HDMI an optical digital input, an ipod input, usb input and a component video output. The ipod stand is included in this HTIB.  The sound?  Great bass, great highs, clear speakers and crisp vocals.  Depending on the size of your home theater the sound should not be a worry.

All in  all-  The LG LHT854 turns out to be a great buy, the system really works great with an LG HDTV.  So if your debating if LG will be a good decision.. well, just take our word for it.  You won’t be let down.

Price ranges we found-  $209- $349

Best home theater system review- Philips HTS3565D/37

The Philips HTS3565D/37 packs a 1000Watt DVD upconverter to a 1080P resolution.  High def. HDMI ports display a superb picture and great surround sound for supreme home theater entertainment. The home theater in a box supplies a convenient iPod dock. The Philips HTS3565D/37 features a high speed USB port for playing media. Easy link feature makes it easy to control any connected devices using the CEC and HDMI.  Easy plug and play connectors and color coding make it really simple to set up, however the wires seem to be a little to short so make sure it will work for you.

Philips HTS3565D/37

All in all-  This Philips home theater system provides a crisp clear picture and a sharp clean surround sound system make this a great buy!  Make sure you know how far you want your speakers to reach because the wires can be limiting… Otherwise, happy listening!

Price ranges we found- $160- $230