If you want a solution to give you the ‘cinema in your front room experience’ then these are ideal to go with your nice TV. They are powerful, look great, and make watching movies so much better! You can click the titles to visit the retailer. No particular order.
 

Sony BDVE370 Blu-Ray Home Cinema System

Price: £334.99 – Visit Retailer

This bit of kit inclues an auto calibration feature for the sound fields to ensure the sound is adequately balanced given the room size! Internet and 3D ready. Further down this page you can also watch a featured video of a review of it by WhatHiFi, scroll down to view it.

Samsung HT-C450N 500W

Price: £175.00 – Retailer Page

Gets excellent reviews from people who have purchased it. DVD player, 5.1ch, radio tuner. Excellent value for money.

Samsung HT-C6930W 3D Blu-Ray System

Price: £unavailable – Retailer Listing

Comes with; 7.1ch speaker system with 1330 Watt total power. Blu-ray player, AV receiver, MP3, Internet Streaming Services.

LG HT305SU 300W

Cost: £107.89 – Visit Retailer

This bit of kit gets glowing customer reviews. At the price it is a good budget option if you don’t want to spend much. Ideal for small rooms. DVD, CD, USB, AUX input, AM/FM radio.

LG HT805TH with 1080p Upscaling

Price: £unavailable – Visit Retailer

Smart looking product from LG. Playback photos, view photographs and listen to music via USB Plus. 850W power. CD, DVD, AUX, radio.

Panasonic 3D 5.1 Blu-ray Home Cinema

Cost: £179.00 – View All Sellers

Has a vertical 3D surround effect. 1080/24p playback, 2D-3D conversion, plays MP3. Has a total 1000W.

Samsung HT-D5530 Smart Hub with built-in Wi-Fi

Price: £580.00 – Visit Seller

Wi-Fi Ready (USB dongle required). Has a dock for iPod or iPhone. Watch your DVD collection in 3D, stream music from the internet, or watch videos from Youtube!

Panasonic BT205 Blu-ray Theatre

Cost: £unavailable – Visit Retailer

This is a fantastic looking blu-ray surround system by Panasonic. 1000W power, 1080p output resolution. Also has digital radio tuner.

Samsung HT-D5100 Blu-ray 5.1ch

Price: £238.00 – Visit Retailer

5.1 channel home cinema blu-ray system. Strong black sleek design. iPod cradle, Wi-Fi ready, 1080p Upscalling.

Remember to shop around once you decide what you would like to purchase. We like to link out to Amazon because they provide a great service and are very competitive with costs to buy. There are also more then this about so don’t be afraid to keep searching if these don’t meet your needs. You are making a big purchase so take your time!

This pages featured video is of the BDV-E370 which was the first item listed above. Click the play button to begin viewing. You can get a really good idea of the quality, look, size and whether it meets your needs, so it’s worth watching a couple of times.

Question and Answers

How do I distinguish between the different home cinema kits? The different systems typically have both similarities and differences. The amount of power they use and omit, the definition or quality of the television picture (some are 3D ready), or the ability to play high definition Blu-Ray discs all contribute to the buyers price. The greater amount that the system can do, typically the greater the price.

Is the ability to play burnable discs necessary? What additional hardware, such as remotes and cables, needs to be researched? Burnable disc playability is only necessary if you will be burning your own video to play. Furthermore, purchasing a system typically includes any necessary remotes or cords.

What do the different numbers (e.g, 5.1, 7.1, 720p, 1080p) mean? In a nutshell; the higher the number, the higher the quality!

Why would someone need Wi-Fi? This allows your TV to connect to the internet. All top of the range modern TVs now have this feature, it will often allow you to watch youtube videos and user other web services like iPlayer, as well as perform updates.

Is the most expensive always the most dependable? Not necessarily, don’t always be fooled by cost. Research the system and seek out reviews from other users to see how reliable individual products are. If in doubt test them in store to see how solid you think it feels.

How much do home cinema systems cost? The costs can vary widely, from just over £100 to many hundreds. If you find a great deal, it is worth going with it as they can be expensive at full price.

If you have any questions which are unanswered throw them in the section below.

You can click on the above products to learn more at the sellers website, or to stay on AspectTV you can get more info in this category which lists some of the above and others.

The DAVDZ330 features upscaling of DVDs to near HD quality, enhancing them for HD TV viewing, iPod connection via a USB port, and supports playing movies from flash drives including the Div X format. The system boasts a 1000W power output and has built – in technology to enhance the playback quality of MP3 files. Other built – in technology is Bravia Sync, whereby one remote control can control a variety of compatible devices.

Current Price on Amazon: £229.00

Spec:
-Components: DVD player / AV receiver, speaker system
-Surround Sound
-Built-in Decoders: Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Digital, DTS decoder
-Surround System Class: 5.1 channel
-Output Power: 1000 Watt
-Radio tuner features 20 FM preset stations
-Digital Player (Recorder): MP3
-Supported Digital Video Standards: MPEG-4, DivX
-Speaker(s):
– 2 x right/left channel speaker
– 1 x centre channel speaker
– 2 x right/left rear channel speaker
– 1 x subwoofer – external
-1 x HDMI
-1 x USB
-1 x SCART
-1 x SPDIF input
-Auto sound calibration
-iPod compatible
-Bravia Sync technology



This fine system still has a use even with Blu-Ray and 3D technology coming to the home. If you have a vast DVD collection which is still a good format, then this sytem for the price is very good value for money and a good option to consider.

 

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The Panasonic SC-PT480EB-K features 5 speakers is a 5.1ch surround sound system. It is compatible with ARC, which means that just one cable is needed to connect the Home Theatre System to the television. It has an enhanced base sound, and a nifty feature of the system is that it can play content from an iPod using the dock or USB connection, and the iPod’s menu can be accessed on the screen of the TV.

Current Price on Amazon: £243.99

Spec:

• 5.1 Channel Sound
• Playback: DVD/-R/-RW/+R/+RW/-ROM, Div X, JPEG, MP3, MPEG4
• 590W Total Power Output
• Selectable Speaker Layout
• HDMI 1080p Up-Conversion and upscaling of DVDs.
• Simple connection via ARC (Audio Return Channel)
• Integrated universal dock for iPod and iPhone
• Full 1080p HD
• USB connection
• 5.1ch Output Channel
• Power distribution
• Home Cinema Mode (RMS)
• Total Power: 1000 W
• Front: 125W x 2 (1kHz, 3ohms, 10% THD)
• Centre: 250W (1kHz, 6ohms, 10% THD)
• Surround: 125W x 2 (1kHz, 3ohms, 10% THD)
• Subwoofer: 250W (100Hz, 6ohms, 10% THD)
• Home Cinema Mode (DIN)
• Total Power: 590W
• Front: 90W x 2 (1kHz, 3ohms, 1% THD)
• Centre: 115W (1kHz, 6ohms, 1% THD)
• Surround: 90W x 2 (1kHz, 3ohms, 1% THD)
• Subwoofer: 115W (100Hz, 6ohms, 1% THD)
• Selectable Speaker Layout: yes
• Whisper-mode Surround Technology
• Dolby Pro Logic II
• Super Surround
• HDMI Out x 1
• SCART x 1
• Digital Input x 1 (Optical)
• Audio Input x 1 (AUX)
• Weight 2.8 kg
• Dimensions 430mm x 53mm x 287mm
• Front Speaker
• Configuration: 1 way 1 speaker, Bass-ref
• Speaker Unit: Full Range: 6.5cm Cone Type
• Dimensions 80mm x 119mm x 68mm
  -Centre Speaker
  -Configuration: 1 way 1 speaker, Bass-ref.
  -Speaker Unit: Full Range: 6.5cm Cone Type
  -Dimensions 145mm x 85mm x 71.5mm
  -Surround Speaker
  -Configuration: 1 way 1 speaker, Bass-ref.
  -Speaker Unit: Full Range: 6.5cm Cone Type
  -Dimensions 80mm x 119mm x 68mm
  -Subwoofer Speaker
  -Configuration: 1 way 1 speaker, Bass-ref.
  -Speaker Unit: Woofer: 16cm Cone Type
  -Dimensions 145mm x 289.5mm x 258mm

Costs £243.99

The Panasonic SC-PT480 is a good piece of kit which makes a good option if you have a large DVD collection. It is feature packed, and has a nice touch with iPod / iPhone compatibility. Being at this price level is a big bonus point in its favour.

Available to buy online for £unavailable. This page has lots of info, and you can also post a question at the end of the article.

Get a great home cinema experience with the Samsung HT-TZ325 surround sound system. 1000w of power output from 5.1ch speakers and power bass.

1080p video up-scale means standard DVDs can be viewed in a much higher picture quality – you will need a HDTV via the HDMI connection to do this.

USB connectivity means you can plug-in any portable device such as an Apple iPod to listen to music, watch video clips or view photos. Bluetooth also gives you the option to connect devices wirelessly!

The Samsung HT-TZ325 is also ‘wireless rear speaker ready’. You can buy an optional kit (the SWA-4000) so you don’t have to have wires for the back speakers.

This product gets great reviews from existing customers, well worth reading to appreciate how good this item is.

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This is the Samsung HTTX500R surround sound system. It comes with; the speaker system, DVD player, AV receiver and digital player.

Total power output of 1000 Watts through 5.1 channel system. Output resolution of 1080p. Has USB flash drive playback, and also supports MP3 and WMA.

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This is the Samsung HT-BD1252, a 5.1 channel home cinema blu-ray system.

A fantastic home cinema system which also looks very nice in the strong black with sleek speaker design.

For sale for £unavailable


Key Features

• 1000w power output
• 1080p Upscalling
• Dolby True HD, DTS HD
• iPod Cradle
• Wi-Fi Ready
• HDMI
• Anynet+
• Supports BD Live
• PC connection functionality
• Power consumption 25W

Inputs/Outputs

• HDMI out
• 1x audio input
• 2x optical input
• USB

Price
For sale at Amazon for £unavailable