Mini Home Theater

Panasonic SC-HT75 CD Home Theater Compact Stereo System

Get dynamic, full-bodied surround sound from a stylish, compact, high-quality system with Panasonic's SC-HT75. The system consists of a compact audio/video receiver coupled with a five-disc DVD-Video/DVD-Audio changer, a five-channel speaker package, and a 135-watt powered subwoofer.

With the AV receiver, the convenience of Dolby Digital and DTS surround processing as well as compatibility with high-resolution DVD-Audio is provided. DVD-Audio discs provide multichannel and stereo sound, incredible storage capacity, and unique bonus materials not available on regular audio CDs.

The DVD player also plays recordable CDs full of MP3 music files, giving you the ability to load the changer with more than 50 consecutive hours of near-CD-quality music. For movies, Panasonic's dialogue enhancer makes human voices more intelligible, a great feature for late-night viewing when you want to keep the sound low but still follow what's being said. A 10-bit, 27 MHz video digital-to-analog converter ensures clear, vivid images from discs.

What's in the Box
Home theater receiver with built-in five-DVD/CD changer, five satellite speakers, one powered subwoofer, requisite speaker wires, user's manual, warranty information.

Panasonic home theater audio systems give you a rich home theater experience in one complete package. These systems are simple to install and simple to use.Capable of delivering stunning surround sound, the SC-HT75 is equipped with a built-in 5-disk DVD/CD changer and a Dolby Digital processor. The system offers a lot of convenient features such as DVD-R, CD-R/CD-RW and MP3 playback, DVD-Audio/Video playback that delivers a full-range, multi-channel sound field more impressive than any current music format and five satellite speakers and a subwoofer. You can easily fine-tune the bass response from the unit's front panel or the remote with a 5-step level control. An included universal remote control operates all receiver and DVD functions as well as most brands of TVs and satellite receivers.

Panasonic SC-AK220 5-CD Shelf System (Black)

Panasonic's Nitrix series SC-AK220 shelf system features an aggressive design that takes its cue from the world of car audio, with fearless hot-rod styling, bold red accents on the speakers, and a powerful sonic punch that's sure to shock the senses. The SC-AK220 packs a five-CD changer, a dual-well cassette deck (with feather-touch controls), a digital tuner with 30-station (15 FM, 15 AM) presets, and 80 powerful watts per channel. This model also comes in a black and silver version.

The SC-AK220 offers Panasonic's exclusive MASH (multi-stage noise shaping technology) 1-bit digital-to-analog converter for clear, accurate sound reproduction. Other features include CD-R/RW disc and MP3 digital audio compatibility, and six EQ presets (heavy, soft, clear, disco, live, and hall).

The system's two-way speakers use a large, 6.5-inch woofer and 2.375-inch tweeter. The system also includes a programmable timer with sleep mode and a wireless remote control.

What's in the box
Panasonic SC-AK220 shelf system, remote control, batteries, and printed operating instructions.

Dynamic designs, powerful sound, attractive functions - it's all here in Panasonic's Audio Entertainment Systems.PRODUCT FEATURES:Attractive Design with Bright FL Display;Super Sound EQ for Dynamic Sound;Multi-Format Playback: MP3 and CD-R/RW.

Kenwood HTB-S710DV Home Theater System

If you're a serious video gamer, the HTB-S710DV is a great way to indulge your hobby. Plug your game console into the receiver's front-panel game audio/video input (complete with digital audio connection) and it will detect when you turn the game on and automatically select that input and the proper surround sound processing. Dual-Source/Single-Zone operation lets you listen to your game's sound through headphones while the rest of your family enjoys music through the system's speakers. Dolby Headphone processing creates a totally out-of-the-box 5.1-channel surround sound effect through any pair of ordinary stereo headphones. The included universal pre-programmed remote is ready to go with Xbox and PlayStation2 codes. When you're ready to watch your favorite film, the HTB-S710DV puts you right in the middle of the action with Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES 96/24 surround sound, and Dolby Pro Logic IIx transforms your ordinary 2-channel stereo music sources like CDs, tapes and FM radio into incredible 6.1-channel surround sound masterpieces. The ADI SHARC 32-Bit DSP processor and high-resolution digital volume control give the HTB-S710DV incredibly accurate performance at all signal levels, from the loudest explosion to the most delicate musical passage. The PurePath digital power amplifier delivers maximum surround power of 130 watts to each of the system's six speakers, so your games, movies and music will really rock the house. Active EQ by DSP matches the receiver's performance to the system's speakers for maximum impact and detail, and the powered subwoofer's built-in 100-watt amplifier and 6-1/2" woofer provide the explosive bass sounds that add depth and drama to games and movies. The HTB-S710DV's speakers bring your games and movies to life, with dual full-range drivers in the left, center and right speakers and sonically matched surrounds.

The Kenwood HTB-S710DV home theater in a box is the perfect system for gamers who want fast and easy integration between their console and home entertainment system. The HTB-S710DV comes outfitted with a front-panel game audio/video input that automatically recognizes when you turn your game console on and instantly configures the correct sound processing. It also comes with a preprogrammed universal remote control with built-in Xbox and PlayStation2 codes. And if you want to play games while the family listens to music, you can slip on headphones and enjoy Dolby Headphone processing for 5.1-channel surround sound for the complete gaming experience.

Fire up the DVD player and enjoy progressive-scan clarity on your HD-capable television, along with lifelike 6.1-channel surround sound with Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES 96/24 surround sound, and Dolby Pro Logic IIx. The six speakers pump out 130 watts each of crystal-clear surround sound, and the subwoofer gives extra richness to movies with its 100 watts of power, all via the PurePath digital power amplifier. The single disc DVD player can play back a variety of formats, including DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, VCD, CD, CD-R/RW, and MP3/WMA formatted discs.

DVD features include parental control, bookmark function, JPEG Photo CD Viewer, programmable memory, random, repeat, search, still, slow motion, and subtitle functions.

The HTB-S710DV features a huge assortment of input and output options. There are two HD-compatible component video inputs, one composite front-panel AV/Aux input, one composite front-panel game video input, three composite video inputs, one component and one composite video monitor output, and one composite video record output. Audio connections include two coaxial and two optical digital audio inputs, headphone jack, and six total stereo analog audio inputs.

What's in the Box
DVD player, receiver/tuner, 6 speakers, 1 subwoofer, universal remote control, 2 AA batteries, user's manual, and warranty information.

JVC THV70 Home Theater Mini System

The TH-V70, the world's most design-friendly DVD-based digital theater system, offers a sleek design and a flexible footprint for mounting the system on a wall, installing it upright on a ledge, or setting it flat on a bookshelf or in an entertainment wall unit--whatever best meets your needs. The TH-V70 takes industrial design to a new level, offering a hassle-free design and setup, so it can be installed with the utmost freedom, flexibility, and creativity. Its innovative design is matched by stunning audio-video quality and features, all integrated in an affordable package.

The 30-watts-per-channel TH-V70 supports all popular digital formats, including DVD-Video, CD, CD-R/CD-RW, MP3 CD, and VCD. Families with high-definition or HD-ready TVs will enjoy the DVD player's digital direct progressive-scan output for superior digital video. With DDPS, JVC uses 2:3 pulldown to convert movies into double density--60 frames per second--progressive-scan images, resulting in natural images with no visible scan lines, less noise, and higher resolution. Built-in decoding for Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, and DTS 5.1-channel surround sound afford the most vivid digital sound, brought to life by the system's five satellite speakers and 140-watt powered subwoofer. Each speaker is magnetically shielded to prevent video distortion when it's placed close to (or, for the center channel, on top of) a TV or computer monitor.

For connections, you get three choices of video-monitor output (component-video, S-video, composite-video) and an auxiliary stereo analog audio output. DVD features include variable search (forward/reverse), resume (bookmark), angle list (up to nine angles), digest play (nine tiled images per screen), strobe play (again with nine pictures), and zoom play (up to 1024x or down to 1/8x). The unit includes a convenient multifunction, multibrand remote control.

JVC TH-V70 elegant home theater package is a 250 watt system which also includes a built in Direct Digital Progressive Scan DVD player with Dolby Digital/DTS and Dolby Pro Logic decoders built-in. The TH-V70 is very versatile and can be set-up several different ways, horizontal, vertical, or even mount it on a wall. It comes with 5 satellite speakers and a 140 watt 8" subwoofer. This beautiful system will enhance any decor and provide the ultimate in surround sound experiences.

Panasonic SC-AK57 Pro Logic Surround Home Theater Compact Stereo System

Equipped with Dolby Pro Logic circuitry and six-channel discrete audio inputs, model SC-AK57 is poised to serve as the audio source for a multi-channel analog or, with an external decoder, Dolby Digital home theater system. Supplementing the main speakers are a center channel speaker and two surround speakers. The built-in amplifiers send 95W to each of the front channels, 70W to the center, and 35W x 24 to the surrounds, for a total of 330W. Movie soundtracks encoded in Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Digital will come to life in all their surround sound glory.The SC-AK57 also features multi-channel DSP effects, useful when viewing non-surround encoded source material. Settings include Virtual Rear Surround, Multi-Rear Surround and Center Focus.

Panasonic SC-DK3 5-DVD Home Theater Compact Stereo System

Change easily between music and movies with Panasonic's SCDK3 five-disc CD/DVD changer mini system. Five direct open/play keys let you access a particular disc so you can instantly switch from CD to DVD during parties. The sound system consists of a super woofer drive system that uses network circuitry to extract low range components from the music signal. You'll find powerful stereo sound reproduction in this miniature system, along with the outstanding audio-visual experience of DVD. The SCDK3 also includes a digital synthesizer tuner and dual cassette deck, making your home theater system complete.Digital AM/FM Stereo Tuner processes FM and AM radio broadcasts digitally, locking in on the signal for less drift and reduced distortion. It also allows for simple storage of station frequencies in convenient presets. Both cassette decks have auto reverse mechanisms, allowing for long-term listening and recording capabilities. Feather-Touch Controls are sensitive to touch, are full-logic controlled, and deliver fast, reliable operation of the tape transport. Other features include 3-D acoustic image equalizer and manual equalizer with joystick and jog control, 10 bit D/A converter, Multi-language and multi-subtitles functions and wireless full remote control with easy play function.

Change easily between music and movies with Panasonic's SCDK3 five-disc CD/DVD changer mini system. Five direct open/play keys let you access a particular disc so you can instantly switch from CD to DVD during parties.

The sound system consists of a super woofer drive system that uses network circuitry to extract low range components from the music signal. You'll find powerful stereo sound reproduction in this miniature system, along with the outstanding audio-visual experience of DVD.

The SCDK3 also includes a digital synthesizer tuner and dual cassette deck, making your home theater system complete.

Sharp SD-AT1000 600 Watt Home Theater Audio System

Stylish and practical, Sharp SD-AT1000 home theater in-a-box system delivers tremendous power via its digital 1 bit amplification technology. Make some popcorn, sit back in your favorite chair and experience Sharp's incredible 1 bit home theater system.

The SD-AT1000 home-theater audio system presents an affordable version of a sophisticated digital amplifier from Sharp, which helped pioneer digital-audio amplifiers. The system includes a six-channel surround receiver, five satellite speakers, and a passive subwoofer, all of which are designed to be hooked up with a DVD player, satellite receiver, VCR, or other video sources so you can enjoy exciting music and sound alongside your video programs.

The SD-AT1000's amplifier uses a single-bit digital-to-analog converter that switches at an ultrahigh 2.8 MHz, more than 60 times faster than the clock used for CD audio, to deliver 40 watts per channel (x 6) of dynamic, ultraclear power across the entire range of audible frequencies (20 to 20,000 Hz), and up to 100 watts per channel at specific frequencies.

A pair of digital-audio inputs accepts Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel surround signals, which the receiver decodes and routes to each of the system's speakers: one petite satellite each for left, center, right, and left/right surrounds, as well as a passive subwoofer with a 6.5-inch cone (the sub is driven by the same 40 watts as each of the other channels).

Dolby Pro Logic II generates 5.1-channel signals from any stereo (two-channel input), and the receiver's other connections include three analog audio (left/right RCA) inputs and a stereo output for feeding, for instance, a CD or minidisc recorder or a tape deck. Should you want to drive your bass to even greater depths (or merely louder levels), the receiver offers a subwoofer pre-amplifier output that can route a variable-level signal to an independently amplified subwoofer of your choosing.

What's in the Box
Integrated surround amplifier, 5 satellite speakers, a passive subwoofer, a remote control, remote batteries, FM/AM antenna, a user's manual, and all requisite cabling.

Panasonic SC-AK220S 5-CD Shelf System (Silver)

Panasonic's vision of the digital future is driven by the needs and aspirations of its business customers and millions of consumers around the world who use its products every day. The company shares their dream to live a fuller life by providing ways of working smarter and enjoying the rewards of technological advances.

Panasonic's Nitrix series SC-AK220S shelf system features an aggressive design that takes its cue from the world of car audio, with fearless hot-rod styling, bold black accents on the speakers, and a powerful sonic punch that's sure to shock the senses. The SC-AK220S packs a five-CD changer, a dual-well cassette deck (with feather-touch controls), a digital tuner with 30-station (15 FM, 15 AM) presets, and 80 powerful watts per channel. This model also comes in a black and red version.

The SC-AK220S offers Panasonic's exclusive MASH (multi-stage noise shaping technology) 1-bit digital-to-analog converter for clear, accurate sound reproduction. Other features include CD-R/RW disc and MP3 digital audio compatibility and six EQ presets (heavy, soft, clear, disco, live, and hall).

The system's two-way speakers use a large, 6.5-inch woofer and 2.375-inch tweeter. The system also includes a programmable timer with sleep mode and a wireless remote control.

What's in the box
Panasonic SC-AK220S shelf system, remote control, batteries, and printed operating instructions.

Soundmatters MAINstage One-Box "Set-top" Home Theater System/Charcoal Gray

Soundmatters is primarily an R&D company with a unique ability to deliver much more sound from much less space than its competitors. Soundmatters' philosophy is simple: designing great products small, makes room to live large.

Sony DAV-C450 Dream System

Sony's DAV-C450 DVD Dream System will make impressive entertainment a reality in your home. This system includes a 5-disk DVD/SACD/CD changer, a 6-speaker system, 5 satellite speakers, and a subwoofer. Features like the S-Master digital amplifier, Dolby Digital, dts and Dolby Pro-Logic Decoding, 500 Watts of total system power, and Digital Cinema Sound will dazzle you with the results they produce. Also featuring CD-R/RW & Super Audio CD playback, a tuner with 20 FM + 10 AM station presets, a digital input for satellite TV, etc., color coded speaker connections, and 2 A/V inputs - 1 A/V output, this system is easy to set up and a dream to listen to. Utilize the pre-programmed A/V Remote Commander Remote Control as you fast forward into entertainment overload with the DAV-C450.