Archive for January, 2010

With so many brands and models and types of home theater speaker systems on the market today, finding just the right one for you with all the features you desire can be a very difficult task. With so many options and sizes and companies and models out there it is an almost impossible job to figure out which one best fits your needs.

One of the first choices you need to make is if you want to buy an all-in-one system. That type of system will include all the components you need to make a home theater speaker system in your home. One of the first choices you need to make is if you want to purchase your home theater system in just one package, or you can choose to buy the equipment separately and this will allow you to get the best piece of equipment with the features you want for each separate component. The only part you have to be concerned with when shopping for items separately is that those components will work well with the speaker systems you have chosen.
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7.1 Surround Sound Reviews: Best 7.1 Surround Sound

All major movie houses, theatres, home entertainment environments, gaming, arcade and other public and in-house presentation areas today are using 7.1 surround sound systems for their enhanced audio entertainment needs. 7.1 Surround sound is the increasing of the dimension of your sound (or sound waves). In other words you take the standard one dimensional audio production, referred to as mono / Left-Right, and turn it into multiple dimensions, like two or three. This is the system you can install in your home. Sounds great doesn’t it??

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There are many types of stereo systems on the market today. If you listen to the type of music that really sounds fabulous loud and with speakers then you should think about purchasing one of these home stereo systems for yourself. These systems can range from a model featuring a boom box and a handle to those that have the functions of a full home theater. It will really depend on what your needs are, what space you have and how much you want to spend. But a home stereo system is a great addition to any home.

You will find that stereos fall into three broad categories; Hi-Fi, Mid Fi and Low-Fi.

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Everyone loves music; no matter how old you are music is and has been an extremely popular medium. There are so many ways for a fan of music to listen to their music whether it’s an IPod or CD or an MP3 on your computer. So while the method of delivering music has changed. All the devices are plugged into some unit with speakers. Headphones are for listening to music publicly but when you get home you want your loud 15 inch home theater speakers, bringing music as a whole to an entirely new level.

The biggest problem with stereo equipment is usually it comes with a very hefty price tag. A lot of people compromise and go with the non name brand or the smaller speakers. But not anymore. Now there is Cerwin Vega, one of the best names in speakers.
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Panasonic SC-BT300 1250W 7.1 Channel Blu-ray Disc Home Theater Sound System
 
Manufacturer: Panasonic
Customer Rating:
 
List Price: $649.95
Sale Price: $769.96
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Product Description

HDTV is easy. Home-Theater sound systems used to be hard but Panasonic has made it easier than pie (ready-made pie). Blu-ray extends beyond HDTV in sound. HDTV has 5.1 channel ability but Blu-Ray offers 7.1 channels. The SC-BT300 boasts seven speakers to envelop viewers in a remarkably true-to-life surround sound experience. The front and center channel speakers are made with a bamboo diaphragm which provides a tightly intertwined fiber to deliver greater rigidity and accuracy, resulting in clear reproduction of sounds over a wide frequency range, from massive explosions to metallic clangs. The subwoofer features a Kelton system with a dual diameter structure to deliver a deep powerful bass. The Smart Set-up guide uses the help of GUI navigation to allow users to set up their SC-BT300 home-theater system for optimum performance. The result is being able to stay at home while enjoying a thrilling, incredibly lifelike audio performance that rivals a movie theater. The appeal of Panasonic Blu-ray products goes beyond the breathtaking pictures and sound; the networking functions open the door to new kinds of entertainment fun. The SC-BT300 can connect to the Internet for downloading bonus content available with Blu-ray Discs and for playing Internet games via BD-Live. This connectivity is further enhanced with the addition of VIERA-Cast. VIERA-Cast integrates the Amazon Video-on-Demand (VOD) online movie rental service. The Amazon VOD service joins other content options already available on VIERA-Cast, including videos from You Tube, access to online photos via Picasa Web Albums, financial information from Bloomberg News, as well as local weather updates. The possibilities are virtually endless. It comes with a Universal Dock for iPod, making it easy for iPod users to play their favorite music or video downloads. This system is also Green-friendly. It has a power-save mode to protect the green in your

Product Details

  • Complete Blu-ray home theater package bundles Blu-ray player, AV receiver, iPod dock, and speakers
  • Charge your iPod and enjoy full music and video playback with a full title list and on screen display of your iPod's contents
  • 1250 watts of sound distributed among 7.1 channels
  • VIERA Cast internet functionality for enjoying online entertainment from YouTube, Amazon VOD, and more
  • One-year limited warranty

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Customer Reviews

Amazing "Bing, Bang, Boom" for the Buck!
 
Review Date: August 1, 2009
Reviewer: Tristan D. Traaen, San Diego, California USA
First off, this system can get L-O-U-D! It will be perfect in a standard household/apt and I would even say it could fill up a large living room with ease. I don't even have the sub turned all the way up in fear of getting a noise complaint. That's a good thing.

The system offers a lot of dynamic sound settings. Here are some of a few:
HEAVY - added bass/good clarity
CLEAR - More Treble/less bass
FLAT - All levels straight across
SOFT - More subdued/less treble/a little bit of added bass

The system also has a couple of Easter eggs that I was not expecting. There is a nice feature of being able to "re-master" the sound of any Blu-Ray/DVD to give it the user more control over the specific sound they want to hear. Additionally, one can manipulate the visual aspect to create a more refined picture.

The down side is that the system offers a limited amount of inputs, but in its defense, it is not a standalone receiver. The good thing is that it offers two optical inputs which can easily accommodate your XBOX/PS3/Wii and you Cable/Satellite TV receiver.

There is a nice smart setup feature which calibrates your sound from a specific device. In my opinion it worked quite well and the levels were automatically adjusted.

Extra features include the IPOD adaptor which has been done well and easily allows the user to access the IPODs songs/playlists etc. There is also a SD card which can play pictures/video files. The speakers are wireless capable.

Ultimately, I am a stickler for being able to manipulate every aspect of the sound/video to make my experience the best it can be. This system does not offer every little nuance, but for the money it comes pretty darn close with a lot of extra features. Most importantly, I have been quite impressed with the sound and visual clarity of the system and have been quite pleased with the purchase. Give it a look!!
A Great System, especially for the price
 
Review Date: June 26, 2009
Reviewer: Brent M, Rochester, NY
I was unsure if I should get this system due to the lack of reviews online. Most of the negative reviews I saw complain about the lack of in box wireless but say little about the sound/video.

After watching Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, and Planet Earth, I can tell you that the video looks great and the sound is really impressive. Planet Earth looks amazing on it. The surround sound works very well. So far I am really satisfied with the whole setup. I highly recommend the whole unit.

The only negative I can find with it is the manual. I rarely read manuals, however, there are a lot of features that are not explained real clearly for non-audiophiles. Therefore, I am not totally sure if I have it setup for the best possible sound/picture. Besides that, I am extremely satisfied.