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1. Home theater in a box - Important features

   The receivers in home-theater-in-a-box systems tend to be more basic than standalone models. Read More

2. Home theater in a box - Buying advice

   Even the priciest digital TV can't convey the rich multichannel sound you'll find on most DVD movies and high-definition television programs. Read More

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Featured Articles

1. Home Theater Buying GuideDigital Trends

   Class is in session. Learn how to put together that home theater you have been craving. Read More

2. Headphones: How to ChooseCrutchfield Advisor

   The right pair of headphones can solve a number of audio/video dilemmas. It can allow you to listen to music and movies late at night, without keeping your family awake. Read More

3. Introduction to Home TheaterCrutchfield Advisor

   At its heart, home theater is the thrilling entertainment you get when you combine a really outstanding picture with enveloping surround sound. If you've ever been in a very good movie theater, with a crisp picture on the screen, and an excellent... Read More

4. Exploring Virtual Surround Sound Speaker SystemsYahoo! Tech

   In a perfect world, you'd have room in your home theater for eight separate speakers (including the subwoofer), and you'd have all of your speaker cables neatly hidden inside the walls. In other words, you'd have a butt-kicking but aesthetically... Read More

5. Buyer's Guide: Home Theater in a BoxHome Theater Magazine

   There are three steps for enjoying the right Home Theater in a Box in your home: choosing it, buying it, and setting it up. Read More

Articles from the web

1. A/V Receivers: The Heart Of Your Home TheaterEpinions.com

   Try to go for the best brands in the price ranges, such as Marantz and Denon. Even they have some sweet models for under $500. Read More

2. Home Theater HomeAppliance.com

   Looking for a way to rival your local movie house and bring high tech to your home this holiday season and beyond? A good home theater may be just the ticket. Read More

3. Center Channel: The Right One For YouEpinions.com

   Overall, for the normal home theater listener, it's the most important speaker. It handles 50% of everything, and all vocals. Read More

4. How To Find The Right Beast For YouEpinions.com

   Remember, subwoofers are expensive speakers... Yet, music sounds flat and dead without them. Read More

5. 11 Hints for choosing a stereoEpinions.com

   Make sure the stereo matches the room that it goes in, and make sure you have room for all your speakers. Read More