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Some of us like to visit the cinema to go for a movie and watch it on a huge screen with the surround system, but technology has evolved over the years and brings to us the same feeling at home. Moreover, while some of us are lucky enough to own giant speakers and the projectors to give the same feeling at home, some of us are tech savvy and opt for the surround system that we can connect to a PC; though the screen might not be as big as its in the cinema, it still is a best buy and perfect for a home! We discuss a few sound systems below that might perfectly match your PC.

Logitech’s Z-Cinema will give you a complete feel of a theatre and will help transform your PC into a perfect setup that gives you nothing but hardcore entertainment. The Logitech Z-Cinema 2.1 PC speakers also give your PC a chance to perform media related tasks to the fullest. Logitech Z-5500s is an option when you want to have the perfect speakers for a perfect round of games and movies. This might not be the top choice of someone who is a music lover, but nevertheless considering its overall performance it’s hard to miss it!

Edifier S730 is a perfect pick for games and movies make sure you add this to your wish list if you are going to use it on a daily basis. Logitech G51 may not be on the top of the list but definitely a favourite for the gamers and is worth every penny as you are going to love the speakers. The Razer Mako 2.1 Speaker System has the funkiest designs ever and gives an amazing bass feel wide exceptionally good sound quality, this buy definitely surprised all.

If you’re looking for a set of compact Channel Home Cinema Speakers that are really big eye catchers in terms of design and finish, plus are equally outstanding as far as price is concerned, then the KEF KHT 2005.3 channel home cinema speakers could be for you. It offers a total of 3 channels of audio excitement, as opposed to only two offered by the KEF KHT2005.2. This KHT 2005.3 home cinema set consists of the new Kube-2 subwoofer, one HTC 2001.3 centre speaker and four HTS2001.3 satellites. The satellites have eye catchy design and a glossy finish both in a matt silver and black colour. These egg shaped satellites have a multi directional platform capable of being placed at any angle. Moreover, the satellites are also fitted with neodymium magnets, drivers, and metal dome tweeters, which make them capable of powerful sound dispersion over a wider area.

Further on the back of the satellite are the binding posts which are of very superior quality. The subwoofer is also very elegant and compact and has a shiny black panel on the top and the rear side has very neatly arranged switches and knobs including an EQ switch to improve Bass response, a 180 degree phase control switch and volume and crossover dials. The sound quality is comparable among the top quality channel home cinema speakers. It is very powerful and crisp and the blending of all the speakers with each other reproduced a pleasingly unified sound. The clarity and the detailing are also outstanding. The midrange is very smooth and there is tremendous depth in bass and it does not die abruptly.

To sum up KHT 2005.3 are the ideal choice at affordable speakers which do not compromise on performance quality.

If you are looking for a 2.1 Channel Speaker system to deliver super high performance and give you the feel of a live musical performance and real life action, then the Logitech Z Cinema Speaker System could be for you. The Z Cinema system is a combination of style and performance to suite anyone from PC Audiophiles to the hard-rockers of the world.

Logitech has provided one of the best hardware and included superior technologies known as the SRS Labs’ TruSurround HD algorithm which is paired with quality two way speakers and a huge subwoofer to produce good quality surround audio quality from the Logitech Z-Cinema 2.1 PC Speaker system. Technically speaking there is a production of a virtual sound field which creates an impact extending past the speakers reproducing the sound field by using DSP algorithm.

The Two Satellite Speakers are two-way configuration having a separate tweeter and a separate midwoofer which are combined in a very superior enclosure having black glossy plastic giving a very elegant look. This configuration not only extends high frequency levels but also reduces distortions at higher levels resulting in greater clarity. Further the rear end vent enhances the warmth in bass performance and richness in the lower midrange.

The subwoofers back panel holds the connection of the satellite speakers, the USB Port where you can connect the host PC and a heat sink for outlet for extra heat from the Z Cinema’s hybrid amplifier. Furthermore, a 3.5mm headphone jack and a 3.5mm stereo line input for portable music connection is provided on the right of satellite speaker.

In short the overall Audio quality is Crisp, balanced and clean with an extremely smooth midrange and consistent treble performance and even at maximum level there was no compromise on clarity and detailing.

If you are looking for a very smart and trendy home cinema system which will not only win your hearts by its sheer looks, but also bring satisfaction to people who want quality A/V products at affordable prices, then look no further than the Sony DAV F-200 home cinema system. The main unit holds a DVD player, an audio processing unit along with a radio tuner and its looks and elegance are unmatched. It also has the option of wall mounting with a bracket (optional) or can be arranged with a vertical stand.

The aesthetic of design can be felt from the fact that the playback controls are underneath on the silver section and get illuminated with a white light and the disc slot is also discreetly located on the right side. The Sony DAV-F200’s speakers are attractively slim, and compliment the main unit and the subwoofer. Further the back side connections are also covered by a panel which can be removed and the HDMI port offers up to 1080p resolutions. There is also a provision of coaxial input / output, optical digital audio input and provision of external audio gear through a pair of analogue phonos, a USB port for audio players for AAC, WMA and MP3 files, mobile phones and memory devices and also the DivX files from CD or DVD.

The set up is simple and once connected, you have option for quick set up or the custom set ups and the operating system of the unit is intuitive and works with great speed. The S-Master amplifier gives real power to Sound. The bass is excellent and the top end frequencies and the midrange perform outstandingly. Similarly the picture quality produced was also impressive with rich colours but still looked natural coupled with sharpness gives life like images.

To sum up a stylish and attractive home cinema packed with features and reproducing quality sound and life like picture at affordable price.

Normally one associates entry level home cinema system mainly with an amplifier, surround-sound speakers and, last but not least, a DVD player. The Samsung HT-TZ512T is one of the best entry-level home cinema system s available in the market today. This home cinema system from Samsung features a five CD or DVD changer with a built-in amplifier, wireless rear speakers, 5.1 surround speakers, iPod docking station and an HDMI output resolution of 1080p.

The Systems main unit is sleek and has a very smart look. The main unit consists of the DVD player and the amplifier and the front portion has a USB port, an auxiliary- port and a headphone jack, but it is hidden by an attractive flip-down panel. The Fluorescent display further compliments the smart and attractive looks. The navigation through the graphic interface is extremely easy and smooth, whether it is for playing WMA, MP3 digital files or viewing JPEG Photos or even WMV, and DivX digital video files. All of these files can also be burned to a CD-R disc and then played off the disc. The remote control’s programming is also very versatile and it is compatible with multiple brands of televisions and various different models.

The quality of the entire sound system, consisting of three front speakers and two rear wireless speakers, is also one of the best available for this price bracket. While it might not have the wattage, versatility or power of the HT-BD2, for example, the home cinema system is far more affordable. Furthermore, the HT-TZ512T supports a very simple and convenient setup which can be easily achieved by placing the two front speakers on either side of the T.V and the wireless speakers on any convenient place and finally just plug-in and play. The Auto Sound calibration further adds to the above features. It also has an FM radio with 15 preset stations. It also features an Auto clock set and built-in Clock Sleep timer.

In short the home cinema is a real value for your money in this price range.

Samsung has a special treat for all you couch potatoes with its latest product - the HTS-AS720 Home Cinema. This HTS-AS720 comes with splendid features such as a subwoofer, 5.1 channel receiver and six satellite speakers which give out a total of 650 watt power. An amplifier enhances this pleasurable viewing experience.

The HTS – AS720 gives a very high 1080p resolution. This home cinema system’s 1080p upscaling makes cinematography astounding to watch - if you are planning to transform your room into a powerful home cinema experience, then look no further. HTS-AS720 is a one-box solution for your needs. The HTS – AS720 together with the BD – 1500 Blue Ray DVD player is a deadly combination, which will blow you away by giving 1080p video upscaling and 650W of surround sound reproduction.

It is a receiver that will appeal to all High Definition (HD) lovers. This HD receiver provides powerful cinema-like surround system. It also includes 2 HDMI inputs and 1 HDMI output. It has a built-in Dolby Digital Plus decoder and also supports Dolby True HD and DTS – HD.

The bottom line is that the HTS – AS720 Samsung Home Cinema System gives an in-home entertainment experience you never imagined. This product undoubtedly has a very impressive performance and electrifying looks -even when not in use.

Speakers and indeed most electronic gadgets appear confined to boring and standard rectangular or cube shapes with perpendicular edges. Televisions, speakers, DVD receivers, computers, and more seem to fit the same strict structure and mostly only present themselves as four-sided blocks. But does it have to be this way? Of course not, many speaker manufacturers have created uniquely shaped sound systems, such as cylinder speakers, however, Samsung is redefining both shape and style with their new HT-X715 home cinema system.

Every part of the seven piece set looks like it could belong in a modern art gallery. The hub, although somewhat rectangular shaped, has absolutely no edges and is extremely smooth. The sleek black device stands upright and bulges slightly in the centre, lending it an exotic look. The stylish hub plays DVDs, not Blu-ray unfortunately, and contains upscaling software to enhance DVD quality. The centre speaker is similarly elongated and chic. It is also black, and also contains no edges. The gigantic and powerful subwoofer is covered with the same black finishing as the hub that constantly reflects and shines. Because of the strange exterior, it definitely does not appear like a subwoofer at first glance, but the full-bodied bass will immediately dispel any doubts. Each of the satellite speakers are simultaneously stylish and inconspicuous. Samsung’s 5.1 system is coming to the market shortly and expect to pay a price of around £350 for it. While many other home cinemas might rival the acoustic output, few can match the HT-X715 artistic style.

The new “SC-BT100” home cinema set from Panasonic provides for the right feeling with DVD or Blu-ray nights at home on account of its 1000 Watts and the corresponding picture quality.

The Panasonic home cinema set plays Blu-ray discs in FullHD and 24p. Even normal DVDs should appear in 1080p on the screen thanks to an integrated upscaler. Next to the centre unit there are also four additional speakers. The SC-BT100 supports Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD. Additional speakers are also available with the set in order to quickly turn it into either a 5.1 or 7.1 system. An iPod dock also comes integrated. A picture-in-picture function (as long as its offered on the Blu-ray disc) as well as a UniPhier processor also come included. The price for the SC-BT100 hovers around the £800 range.

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