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Sony HT-CT100 Theater System

$274.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.bestbuy.com
what's great about it:?ease of set-up what's not so great:?subwoofer has some distortion "great product for price, much easier than running wires everywhere for true surround sound system.
from www.bestbuy.com
what's great about it:?size, sub, and ease of set up what's not so great:?not going to be true surround sound "this is not a product that i actually own but it is a product that i have spent a lot
from www.bestbuy.com
what's great about it:?takes up little space what's not so great:?not quite surround "this is a great product if you want surround sound, but aren't a complete audiophile or expecting "true
from www.bestbuy.com
alternative for a small space...no cords to hassel with it looks good and blends right in.of course a real surround sound system works best but when you don't have the space this system works great.
from www.amazon.com
if you are not going to use hdmi cables with this surround sound system, don't get it.

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Positives: Good Affordability, Easy To Use, Many Inputs, 3 Speakers and Subwoofer

2 RECOMMENDED by 11 people for SURROUND SOUND

Sony HT-SS2300 Blu-ray Disc Matching Component

$335.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
i spent a night looking around amazon for a surround sound system and decided to buy this one based on price, and mainly because it had three hdmi inputs, and one hdmi output.
from www.amazon.com
i got this system so i could get surround sound from my ps3.
from www.amazon.com
i wanted to be able to enjoy my blu-ray movies and the hd surround sound they are capable of and this system does just that!
from www.amazon.com
i have been looking for a value based surround sound system to allow me the time to save up for the high end av receiver that i want.
from www.amazon.com
also intriqued with the logitech z-5500 thx-certified 505-watt 5.1 digital surround sound speaker system which looks very tempting indeed.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Excellent Affordability, Many Inputs, 5 Speakers and Subwoofer

3 RECOMMENDED by 24 people for SURROUND SOUND

Sony BRAVIA® DAV-HDX576WF

$419.00 Est. at Amazon

from Jennapoo from Springfield, Missouri, www.circuitcity.com
our system came with a wireless speaker box as well and it really added to the surround sound.
from Mary Jo from Moraga, CA, www.circuitcity.com
it would have been nice to have surround speaker stands, but i just put them on my end tables, as they are small.
from Wayne from Carmel, Indiana, clickfrom.buy.com
as with all surround sound systems, it takes some time to setup.
from John B. from Wils, www.circuitcity.com
but, the s-air unit and surround sound speakers started cutting out like they were losing the signal.
from www.amazon.com
i had been shopping around and conducted a lot of research prior to purchasing this surround sound system and it paid off.

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Positives: Easy To Set Up, Easy To Use, Nice Affordability, 5 Speakers and Subwoofer

4 RECOMMENDED by 12 people for SURROUND SOUND

Philips HTS8100/37 System

$600.00 Est. at Amazon

from Richard Arrowsmith, avreview.co.uk
"philips' hts8100 is another system that offers a fuss-free, space saving solution with a few versatile features but, while it does a reasonable job, it's not surround sound as we know it."
from By NOOZ, reviews.homedepot.com
we have a deck off the side of the family room, and we also use the ipod dock to listen to music while out on the deck.we were looking for a unit that offered the quality of surround sound in a
from By THENICEONE, reviews.homedepot.com
i bought this as a gift for my fiance' & now i am waitin for my own surround sound system to break so i can buy the phillips soundbar for me!!!
from www.amazon.com
i was not expecting theater like surround sound experience from the ambisound but this product comes close.
from www.amazon.com
the philips ambisound is a great sound system, it gives u the great qualities of a surround sound system with out having rear speakers and a bunch of wires.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Easy To Set Up, Attractive Design, 2 Speakers and Subwoofer

5 RECOMMENDED by 22 people for SURROUND SOUND

Philips HTS3544/37 System

$191.00 Est. at Amazon

from me from texas, www.circuitcity.com
this is not the best surround sound system i have heard, but it is one of if not the best i have heard in the $200 price range.the supplied speakers to well considering your trying to push quite a
from www.walmart.com
i've been doing alot of research and shopping around for which surround sound i should get and i saw this at a local walmart and tested it there and was surpurised at the quality and decided to
from www.walmart.com
this system has great sound, is super easy to hook up and connect to give your television veiwing the option of surround sound as well as your dvds.
from www.walmart.com
ok, so here a goes:i did my homework before hand and knew this was what i was looking for-for the price i was looking for.the 6 speaker 5.1 surround sound is fantastic.the only downers are that it
from www.walmart.com
i would recommend this to anyone who is looking for a descent surround sound system, who is not looking to spend a ton of money.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Great Affordability, Easy To Set Up, 5 Speakers and Subwoofer

Panasonic SC-BT100

$514.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.crutchfield.com
the system set up easily and the surround sound and dvd player are awesome!
from www.amazon.com
my learning curve) is that if i want to listen to the tv with the home theater, i have to go to the box itself and cycle through about 5 option before getting to d-in to turn on the surround sound.
from www.amazon.com
it is very easy to install and surround sound is great.good value for money considering i-pod and sd card features are excellent.blu-ray has excellent picture quality.
from www.amazon.com
the surround sound system is intense as well as the blu-ray dvd.
from www.amazon.com
sound is good for a relatively inexpensive combination dvd (bluray)- wireless surround sound system.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Easy To Set Up, Many Inputs, 5 Speakers and Subwoofer

Onkyo HT-S9100THX 7.1 Channel Receiver and

$775.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
one "small" detail is the size of the surround speakers may make it difficult for some on the placement.
from www.amazon.com
we are highly impressed with this surround sound system.
from www.amazon.com
it is important to layout the speakers with the spacing shown in the manual for the best surround sound experience.
from www.amazon.com
great surround sound accuracy/immersion.
from www.amazon.com
compared to any other 2k-5k surround sound systems, this is clearly the best option.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Many Inputs, Easy To Set Up, 2 Speakers and Subwoofer

Panasonic SC-PT750

$553.00 Est. at Amazon

from troubleticket, reviews.cnet.com
during my recent move, the surround speakers for my kenwood 300 watt 5.1 channel surround system (purchased in 2001 for ~$300 new) were misplaced.
from www.crutchfield.com
i am very pleased with the system, the wireless link works perfect, the hdmi connection to my hdtv is sharp and clear.surround sound is great, i wish it had seperate volume control for each speaker
from Bone from McMinnville, OR, www.circuitcity.com
the pictures is majorly improved andthe added surround sound almost makes me not care it's not blu ray.
from Dami, www.circuitcity.com
after chosing 3 or 4 aesthetically pleasing systems in my $400 and under budget for home theater surround sound, i read the reviews of each of them from nearly every eletronics store in my area.
from Spike from Indiana, www.circuitcity.com
the sound will not boom you out of the room but i am using it for surround sound in an 11 x 15 room and it is adequate for that.

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Positives: Nice Affordability, Easy To Set Up, Easy To Use

Yamaha YHT-390

$300.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
i was amazed when the first movie i watched with this system tricked me into thinking there was lightning outside, when it was coming from the surround speakers!
from www.amazon.com
after reading the reviews i decided to make this surround sound system my first since i wasn't ready to spend $1000 or even $500.
from www.amazon.com
this allows the surround sound system to choose the video input to coordinate the sound with the picture.
from www.amazon.com
1st i bought the onkyo dvd home surround sound system that came with a skw 240 sub woofer.
from www.amazon.com
(my test included "hero," "lord of the rings: the two towers," and "star wars: return of the jedi," to test the surround sound processing.

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Positives: Excellent Affordability, Many Inputs, Good Sound Quality, 5 Speakers and Subwoofer

Samsung HTZ-510 5.1 Channel

$268.00 Est. at Amazon

from chris from florida, www.circuitcity.com
if anything at all crosses in front of your wireless receiver, you will loose the connection ofyour rear surround speakers.
from Ernie from Washingt, www.circuitcity.com
however after watching munich last night, i'm sold on the great surround sound you will get with this set.
from www.amazon.com
i recommend this product, if you want a great surround sound system at a good price.
from www.amazon.com
for the money i spent on this samsung ht-z510t 5.1-channel 5 disc home theater surround sound system, i couldn't be more happier!
from www.amazon.com
samsung ht-z510t 5.1-channel 5 disc home theater surround sound system (set of seven, black)

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Positives: Easy To Use, Excellent Affordability, Easy To Set Up, 5 Speakers and Subwoofer

Sony DAVHDX275 Theater System

$303.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.crutchfield.com
i am so spoiled by the awesome surround sound from this system.
from www.amazon.com
this surround sound system is great.
from www.amazon.com
was very pleased with this surround sound system.
from www.amazon.com
no matter how nice an ipod dock may be, it can't beat true surround sound.
from www.amazon.com
it took some trial and error on my part to get that working in full surround sound.

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Positives: Good Affordability, Easy To Use, Easy To Set Up, 5 Speakers and Subwoofer

Samsung HT-Z310T

$183.00 Est. at Amazon

from Andrew from New York City, www.circuitcity.com
i don't even need to turn the sound all the way upto get the full exprience of surround sound.
from might be from San Ant, www.circuitcity.com
when i popped in a dvd i was completelyblown away by the quality and power of the room-filling, base-filled surround sound coming from the small speakers and sub.
from Delta from Yankt, www.circuitcity.com
you get great sound, up-converting dvd player, ipod docking, 5.1 surround sound for only $230!
from N/A, www.newegg.com
hold the button for 2 to 3 seconds for it to change it other thoughts: overall its a good product for the price if you want a dvd player and surround sound it does not get much better for $220
from www.amazon.com
i have turned off the tv speakers and use this system for tv audio, finding the "matrix" mode to provide the best surround sound.

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Positives: Good Affordability, Easy To Use, Easy To Set Up, 5 Speakers and Subwoofer

Yamaha RXV465BL 5.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver

$308.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.bestbuy.com
what's great about it:?fantastic receiver what's not so great:?n/a "this receiver came in a bundle that bestbuy was offering...this is a great surround sound system
from www.amazon.com
for those wondering if the yamaha rx-v465 passes audio to your surround speakers through the hdmi jacks, wonder no more because it does.
from www.amazon.com
and the surround sound results from dvd, blu-ray, and satellite tv inputs are wonderful - in great measure aided by setup using the rx-v465's ypao automatic system calibration feature.
from www.amazon.com
i updated my older yamaha 5.1 digital surround sound reciever because i moved on to blue ray.
from www.amazon.com
you can even use 7 speakers though am not sure if that's 7:1 surround sound because i really don't care since all i wanted was 5:1.

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Positives: Easy To Set Up, Easy To Use, Great Affordability, Surround Sound: DTS Neo:6,DTS 96/24,Dolby Digital® EX,Dolby Pro Logic IIx,Dolby TrueHD,DTS-HD,DTS-ES Discrete 6.1

Sony BRAVIA DAVHDX275 Theater System

$315.00 Est. at Amazon

from lt.dell.com
my heart tells me to hook up my old phillips surround sound to the new tv....at least i'll know when it's on and i can do a speaker sound check with the phillips, which you can't do with this one.
from www.crutchfield.com
i am so spoiled by the awesome surround sound from this system.
from uruime from Johns Creek, GA, www.circuitcity.com
the combibed hdtv and 5.1 channel surround sound create a wonderful environment for watching tv.
from www.amazon.com
if i want to have my cable television be in surround sound, i just unplug the digital audio cable from my ps3 and plug it into my cable reciever.
from www.amazon.com
it took some trial and error on my part to get that working in full surround sound.

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Positives: Excellent Affordability, Easy To Use, Easy To Set Up, 6 Speakers and Subwoofer,5 Speakers and Subwoofer

Sony Bravia Theater DAV-HDX500

$390.00 Est. at Amazon

from LarryK from manchester, NH, www.circuitcity.com
only neg i see with is, i have setup sound 'tests' 3 times, and though it says it synchs fine, i just dont hear enough out of the rear surround sound little speakers like i thought i would.
from Checkrzr from El Paso, TX, www.circuitcity.com
i've had four different surround sound systemes bose twice, pioneer, and now own this sony system.
from koreanchicken00, reviews.cnet.com
overall, i think this is a good starter system for people new to surround sound.
from "j.s. HTIB", www.abt.com
this was my first surround sound home theater system.
from Michael from Richmond, VA, www.circuitcity.com
most popular brands and a few off-brands) and the s-video is only for the dvd player not any of the aux video (xbox 360 ect..) and doesnt come w/ wireless surround speakers but is wirless ready.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Easy To Set Up, Excellent Affordability, 5 Speakers and Subwoofer

Insignia NS-H2002 System

$118.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.bestbuy.com
i definately recommend this product to anyone that has a dvd player already and wants surround sound without having to pay an arm and a leg for it.
from www.bestbuy.com
i brought it home, installed it the same night in a little over an hour, and had it set up and was enjoying radio christmas tunes in surround sound in no time.
from www.bestbuy.com
what's great about it:?everything what's not so great:?dont have enough room to fit in kitchen "i went to the store to get the surround sound of my dreams, and after weeks of research i know i
from www.bestbuy.com
they must have never had a surround sound system before.
from www.bestbuy.com
at first i thought only some of the speakers worked until i changed the surround sound from stereo to movie, then all the speakers were on.

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Positives: Easy To Set Up, Easy To Use, Good Affordability, 5 Speakers and Subwoofer

Onkyo HT-SP908 Theater System

$749.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
i looked at a few other manufacturers but chose this one because it was bundled with a good dvd player with upconverter, and provided 7.1 surround sound.
from www.amazon.com
this is an amazing 7.1 surround sound system!!
from www.amazon.com
i purchased a rocketfish wireless speaker kit for my rear surround speakers, works fine although intermittently interferes with my wireless internet.
from www.amazon.com
* front, center and surround speakers could be better (they require a lot of power)
from www.amazon.com
this is not possible in a bose microspeaker config which gives mostly mid/high in the surround speakers.

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Positives: Many Inputs, Easy To Set Up, Easy To Use, 7 Speakers and Subwoofer

Panasonic SC-PT660

$285.00 Est. at Amazon

from Happy from Hampt, www.circuitcity.com
we got this system when we got our panasonic viera plasma and it's a great compliment.we love surround sound effect.
from rbooth1032, www.shopping.com
the main reason that i chose this one over the higher end units was because it was wireless ready for the surround speakers.?
from www.tigerdirect.com
i bought this system primarily for surround sound for the nintendo wii, but also for a second home theater for the kids.
from Nick from Bethpage, NY, www.circuitcity.com
i watched ratatouille on a movie channel and the surround sound was really nice.
from www.amazon.com
but i opted to just cut the wires to the rear surround speakers and add 18 feet of 22awg speaker wire using common butt splices--works great.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Great Affordability, Easy To Set Up, 5 Speakers and Subwoofer

Panasonic SC PT650

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from Bill from New Milford, CT, www.circuitcity.com
but, it is a decent surround sound home theatre all-in-one unit that, as i say, for the money, is tough to knock.
from Jerry from Mechanicsburg, PA, www.circuitcity.com
but, when i hooked the dvd player up to my five year old surround sound system all i heard was a buzzing sound through the speakers.
from Mary from Englewood, Ohio, www.circuitcity.com
i do not hear the true 'surround sound' (the rear speakers seem non-existant) and quite frankly it sounds 'tinny' compared to my other unit.
from les from virginia, www.circuitcity.com
only problem is that i don't get much sound coming from the surround speakers but that is ok as the system sounds good anyway.
from D, www.circuitcity.com
the surround sound system is plenty for that size room.

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Positives: Good Affordability, Easy To Use, Nice Sound Quality

Onkyo HT-S4100 Theater System

$250.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
look into buying extra speaker wire for the surround speakers and a nicer subwoofer cable if you'll place it more than 6 feet from the stereo or expect interference issues.
from www.amazon.com
maybe a 'stereo' expert would want more, but it is fine for a guy who just wants great surround sound.
from www.amazon.com
installed very nice, color coded speakers and wires (which i didn't use, they were too short for my room size), for the price i'm enjoying the surround sound with a video projector.
from www.amazon.com
when playing wii games, the receiver's dolby prologic 2 decoder works very well in creating discrete directional surround sound from each of the 5 speakers.

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Positives: Good Affordability, Easy To Use, Many Inputs, 5 Speakers and Subwoofer

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Best Home Theater Systems for Surround Sound

Sony HT-CT100 Theater System

Sony HT-SS2300 Blu-ray Disc Matching Component

Sony BRAVIA® DAV-HDX576WF

Philips HTS8100/37 System

Philips HTS3544/37 System

Panasonic SC-BT100

Onkyo HT-S9100THX 7.1 Channel Receiver and

Panasonic SC-PT750

Yamaha YHT-390

Samsung HTZ-510 5.1 Channel

Sony DAVHDX275 Theater System

Samsung HT-Z310T

Yamaha RXV465BL 5.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver

Sony BRAVIA DAVHDX275 Theater System

Sony Bravia Theater DAV-HDX500

Insignia NS-H2002 System

Onkyo HT-SP908 Theater System

Panasonic SC-PT660

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