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Home Theater Sets: Convenient, Feature Rich

These devices bring high-quality digital audio to your stereo or home theater. Nevertheless, we haven't yet found one that offers a perfect combination of sound and video quality.

Yardena Arar

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Gateway KAS-303 & Connected DVD Player Bundle PCW Rating: 3.0PCW Rating: 3.0PCW Rating: 3.0

Last Rated: June 23, 2004

Gateway KAS-303 & Connected DVD Player Bundle

$999 , 6.1 speakers, Separate DVD player and receiver, 1000 watts, Sound quality: Poor, Ease of use: Good, Video quality: Very good,

Bottom Line: This system has good video color and details, elegant casing, and a great wireless connection to your digital media, but it doesn't produce good CD audio sound despite the hefty price. The included subwoofer delivers solid bass. Includes an 802.11g connection.

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Onkyo HT-S777C PCW Rating: 4.0PCW Rating: 4.0PCW Rating: 4.0

Last Rated: June 23, 2004

Onkyo HT-S777C

$700 , 6.1 speakers, Separate DVD player and receiver, 1000 watts, Sound quality:Outstanding, Ease of use:Good, Video quality: Outstanding,

Bottom Line: Crisp, clear video and distinct treble, midrange, and bass audio make this the best choice for quality. Setup may cause a few headaches, however, because speaker wires are difficult to connect. You'll need space for the large speakers.

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Panasonic SC-HT720 PCW Rating: 3.5PCW Rating: 3.5PCW Rating: 3.5

Last Rated: June 23, 2004

Panasonic SC-HT720

$349 , 5.1 speakers, Integrated DVD player and receiver, 800 watts, Sound quality:Good, Ease of use:Good, Video quality: Good,

Bottom Line: Features usually only found on higher-priced systems--such as DVD-Audio playback and a five-disc changer--make this unit appealling, but only if you're willing to accept average sound and video.

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Philips LX3750 PCW Rating: 3.5PCW Rating: 3.5PCW Rating: 3.5

Last Rated: June 23, 2004

Philips LX3750

$600 , 5.1 speakers, Integrated DVD player and receiver, 300 watts, Sound quality:Good, Ease of use: Very good, Video quality: Good,

Bottom Line: High on style, the LX3750 exudes cool with its slim form and wireless surround-sound speakers. Video playback is crisp but lacks color warmth. This is a good all-around system, though pricey for what it delivers.

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Toshiba Sd-V55HT PCW Rating: 3.0PCW Rating: 3.0PCW Rating: 3.0

Last Rated: June 23, 2004

Toshiba Sd-V55HT

$299 , 5.1 speakers, Integrated DVD player and receiver, 400 watts, Sound quality:Poor, Ease of use: Very good, Video quality: Good,

Bottom Line: It doesn't get easier than this: Clearly labeled connections and Toshiba's excellent on-screen display make setup a breeze. Images are reproduced with rich color, and you can play VHS tapes. But sound problems make this a poor choice for music fans.

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