Why Buy a Home Theater in a Box

George Lucas has been quoted as saying “sound is 50 percent of the moviegoing experience .” To truly enjoy your movies it is important to have a good Home Theater System. You have a high definition TV, so it makes sense to have high definition audio too.

Home Theater systems today have the same audio processing capabilities as those in the movie theaters. From Dolby Digital and DTS to THX, it is possible to now bring that movie experience home. Even the cheapest of Home Theater Systems will dramatically improve the sound over your TV speakers. Some Key advantages of Home Theater in a Box Systems are:

•    The more speakers, the better. The best way to recreate a surround experience is to surround your self with speakers.

•    Any Home Theater System will improve the audio quality of any TV.

On this site, you'll find articles on Home Theater Systems, news stories and comprehensive reviews on the best Home Theater Systems that will help you make an informed decision on which System is right for you. At TopTenREVIEWS – We do the research so you don’t have to.™

What to look for in a Home Theater in a Box

A home theater system is the best way to enhance your current TV experience. There is a wide range of options available, so it helps to know what to look for. Below are the criteria TopTen REVIEWS  used to evaluate Home Theaters in a Box:

•    Watts: Although the number of watts a system has can be misleading, typically better systems will have more power. It is still wise to listen to the system before you buy.

•    Blu-Ray: It is not secret that Blu-ray has won the high definition war. If you are looking at a Home Theater System and need one with a built in player, look for one that plays Blu-ray discs.

•    Powered subwoofer: The low frequencies in a movie soundtrack help you actually feel the action. The better systems have a subwoofer with its own dedicated amplifier.

•    Wireless speakers: If you are buying a Home Theater in a Box, chances are you don’t have a room that is prewired for surround sound. The best way to hide the wires to the speakers is to not even use wires. Many systems offer wireless rear speaker options.

•    Consumer and Expert Recommendation: We not only incorporated our own evaluations when selecting the top Home Theater Systems, we also included the reviews and recommendations of consumers and other experts.

 
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Home Theater In A Box System Review

Home Theater in a Box Review
Bring your TV out of the 1970s with a Home Theater in a Box. A Home Theater in a Box will improve your movie experience on any TV. It's no wonder why Home Theaters have become so popular.
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Onkyo HT-S9100THX Vizio VSB210WS Panasonic SC-BT100 Panasonic SC-PT760 Samsung HT-X810 Sony DAV HDX 576WF Sony DAV-IS10 Onkyo HT-S3100 Sony DAV-FX900W Panasonic SC-PT660
Onkyo HT-S9100THX Vizio VSB210WS Panasonic SC-BT100 Panasonic SC-PT760 Samsung HT-X810 Sony DAV HDX 576WF Sony DAV-IS10 Onkyo HT-S3100 Sony DAV-FX900W Panasonic SC-PT660
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Lowest Price Buy Onkyo HT-S9100THX hts9100thx
$894.93
Buy Vizio VSB210WS
$349.99
Buy Panasonic SC-BT100 SC-BT100
$669.99
Buy Panasonic SC-PT760 SC-PT760
$169.00
Buy Samsung HT-X810 ht-x810t
$499.98
Buy Sony DAV HDX 576WF DAV HDX576WF
$339.00
Buy Sony DAV-IS10 DAV-IS10
$299.00
Buy Onkyo HT-S3100 HTS3100B
$199.99
N/A Buy Panasonic SC-PT660 SC-PT660
$140.00
 
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Watts 130 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD 0.9 % - 7 channel(s) ( Surround ) , 290 Watt - 1 channel(s) ( Subwoofer ) 150 Watts 1250 Watt 1000 Watts 300 Watts 1000 Watts 50 Watt - 10 Ohm - 5 channel(s) ( Surround ) , 200 Watt - 4 Ohm - 1 channel(s) ( Subwoofer ) 700 Watts 1280 Watts 1000 Watts
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Channels 7.1 2.1 5.1 5.1 2.1 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.1
Surround Decoder DTS Neo:6 SRS TruSurround DTS 96/24 DTS Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital DTS Dolby Digital EX DTS DTS
Powered Subwoofer 290 Watts 65 Watts 125 Watts 250 Watts 150 Watts 285 Watts 150 Watts 125 Watts 285 Watts 250 Watts
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Lowest Price Buy Onkyo HT-S9100THX hts9100thx
$894.93
Buy Vizio VSB210WS
$349.99
Buy Panasonic SC-BT100 SC-BT100
$669.99
Buy Panasonic SC-PT760 SC-PT760
$169.00
Buy Samsung HT-X810 ht-x810t
$499.98
Buy Sony DAV HDX 576WF DAV HDX576WF
$339.00
Buy Sony DAV-IS10 DAV-IS10
$299.00
Buy Onkyo HT-S3100 HTS3100B
$199.99
N/A Buy Panasonic SC-PT660 SC-PT660
$140.00
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