DENON DHT-1312XP 650W 5.1 Channel Home Theater System

FEATURES:
• 5.1 Channel
• 650W
• Featuring 3D pass-through technology
• High definition audio support, Dolby True HD and DTS-HD Master Audio
• Stable power supply for high-quality sound and picture playback

REMOTE: RC-1158

RATING: 3.9/5

Welcome to a review of the Denon DHT-1312XP Home Theater system. Add immersive, 5.1 surround sound to your home theater with the Denon DHT-1312XP Home Theater System. This powerful system pairs an AVR-1312 receiver with five speakers and a subwoofer to create a cinematic and detailed soundstage. The receiver supports high-resolution audio formats–including Dolby True HD and DTS-HD which makes for a dynamic surround-sound listening experience. This model is compatible with HDMI v1.4a and 3D media and the receiver serves as a quality foundation for your complete home theater system.

It has been noted that both the build quality and the aesthetics on this device are a little below average, though it is by no means a poor looking model. For an entry-level product, it is incredibly well built, featuring sturdy bodywork and slick controls on the front panel.

The DHT-1312XP comes with a fully functional remote control, part number RC-1158, which makes navigation that much easier with the touch of a button.

Overall this model is far from spectacular but will certainly get the job done for most consumers. The DHT-1312XP’s greatest plus is its price and value and will give you a complete surround sound system that fits the needs of most people looking for a sound system.

PROS:
• Solid sound quality
• Great value

CONS:
• Speaker build quality
• Light on features
• Overly brash at times, lacking Denon’s usual smoothness

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Westinghouse EW40T2XW 120Hz 1080p LED HDTV

FEATURES:

• Ultra slim design
• Lightweight
• 100,00:1 contrast ratio
• Energy efficient
• 3 HDMI inputs
• Wide horizontal and vertical viewing angle
• 120 HZ refresh rate

REMOTE: RMT-15

RATING: 3.5 out of 5

Welcome to a review of the Westinghouse EW40T2XW LED HDTV. The EW40T2XW was designed with the consumer in mind. Its ultra slim design and light weight make it very easy for anyone to set up and mount quickly. With 1080p HD resolution and 120 hz refresh rate, you are sure to get a beautiful, clear, crisp picture when viewing your favorite movies, shows or playing games. It offers 3 HDMI inputs for your convenience and wide viewing angles so that everyone in the room can watch easily. On occasion, some have noted dead pixels within the picture screen, which can lessen the viewing experience for TV enthusiasts who want top of the line quality. The TV can always be returned and exchanged for a new one. However, for the price, this large, wide screen TV is hard to beat with its excellent picture quality.

The remote that comes with this TV is standard. The part number is RMT-15.

The sound quality has been an issue with this model and other Westinghouse HDTV models. There is nothing wrong with the sound just that it is of average quality. Many who would like to keep the TV simply attach their sound system and are pleasantly pleased with the results. Overall, this TV gives you a lot of bang for your buck.

PROS:
• Ultra slim design
• Wide viewing angles
• Inexpensive
• Easy to set up
• Excellent picture quality

CONS:
• Average sound quality
• Occasional dead pixels on the screen

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EMERSON EM1 SERIES 19” CLASS 720p 60Hz LCD HDTV

FEATURES:
• Display: 19-inch LCD
• Display format: 720p
• Dynamic contrast ratio: 800:1
• Tuner: ATSC, NTSC
• Speakers: 2 x 3W
• Interface: 1 x coaxial input, 1 x component, 2 x HDMI, 1 x S-Video, 1 x digital audio output(coaxial), 1 x headphone output
• Model: LC190EM1
• Dimensions: 18.8 inches wide x 14.5 inches high x 8.3 inches deep
• Weight: 8.6 pounds

REMOTE CONTROL: NH001UD

RATING: 4.0/5.0

Welcome to a review of Emerson’s EM1 Series, 19” Class size, 720p 60Hz LCD HDTV. Improve your viewing experience with the EM1 19-inch LCD HDTV from Emerson. This television is Energy Star 4.0 compliant and offers a superior HD experience with HDMI one cable experience.

The EM1 HDTV is a plain and simple television. There are no outstanding features, no bells and whistles but consumers are saying it gets the job done. The display quality has been described as fine, but once again – this is just a basic monitor. The 19” class size offering actually makes this perfect for a low cost monitor for their PC.

One feature that has been mentioned and enjoyed is the built-in digital tuner. It has been mentioned that the picture quality is not too bad when the cable goes out. The easy to use, fully functional remote control that goes with the EM1 is part number NH001UD. It is as basic as the TV but will get the job done.

If you are looking for a TV/Monitor in a convenient size, that is basically a plain television and that is budget friendly yet reliable, then the EM1 might be worth checking out.

PROS:
• Price/value
• Digital Tuner

CONS:
• Need more HDMI inputs
• Basic model

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Sony BDP-SX910 9″ Portable Blu-ray Disc Player

FEATURES:

• Full HD 1080p picture quality
• 9 inch swivel screen
• 4.5 hours viewing time with one charge
• Multiple format disc playback
• USB input
• Portable
• Car adapter

REMOTE: RMT-B113A

RATING: 4.5 out of 5 stars

Welcome to a review of the Sony Portable Blu-ray Disc Player. This portable disc player features full HD 1080p quality with the capability of upscaling images and picture quality of DVDs. It is easy to use and lightweight. The menu options are many and easy to navigate. Equipped with a USB port, you can view your favorite videos, and pictures and listen to your favorite music. The swivel screen gives you the option to view the screen at different angles. This player would be a welcome addition to your car for a long road trip as it would keep family members entertained for hours. A car adapter is included in the box which will allow you to use your Blu-ray for hours without pause during the long trip. When the battery on the player is running low, there is a flashing light alerting you that there are approximately 20 minutes remaining before the player needs to be charged again.

The remote control that comes with this player is part# RMT-B113A.

One gripe about this player is that the touch sensitive buttons on the front panel would be much easier to use, especially at night, if they were equipped with backlighting. Some have said that the volume is good but could be better. However, others have remarked that for its size, the volume is amazingly good. One particular feature that many enjoy is the fact that if you place your movie in pause mode for a long time, or the player is turned off, when you power back on, it takes you right back to the place where you left off. This DVD is pricey, but the picture quality together with its portability are worth every penny.

PROS:
• Excellent picture and sound quality
• Swivel screen
• Long battery life
• Portability

CONS:
• Expensive
• No Wi-Fi
• No backlighting for the buttons on the front panel

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Denon AVR-X3000 7.2-Channel Home Theater Receiver with Apple AirPlay

FEATURES:
• 7-channel amplifier
• 105 watts per channel into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.08% THD, with 2 channels driven
• Dolby and DTS surround sound decoding, including Dolby Pro Logic IIz and DTS Neo:X
• Analog-to-HDMI video upconversion up to 1080p and 4K
• Audyssey Laboratories’ MultEQ XT six-point auto setup and room calibration system (microphone included)
• Audyssey Dynamic Volume mode to keep listening levels steady
• Audyssey Dynamic EQ for fuller sound at lower listening levels

REMOTE: RC-1184

RATING: 4/5

Welcome to a review of Denon’s AVR-X3000 7.2 Channel Home Theater Receiver. This is a pretty exceptional home theater receiver although not problem free. This device is a touch trickier to set up then one would like but with a little experience with these devices it shouldn’t be an issue. The front panel is very clean looking, not a lot of buttons and knobs. This makes it very easy to manually select your input device.

The remote control that comes with the AVR-X3000 is part number, RC-1184. The RC-1184 remote control will get you through the setup process and is easy to navigate.

Connect the AVR-X3000 to your home network and open up a whole new world of listening enjoyment. You can enjoy music and audio programs from a vast range of internet radio stations, as well as enjoying music from streaming services including SiriusXM, Spotify and Pandora, but subscriptions are required.

The AVR-X3000 output sound is exceptional. The 5.1 speakers are loud and clear and there is plenty of power behind them. One last thing to note, the unit is also not very energy efficient. There appears to be no way to power it down completely without unplugging it, which causes it to lose the setup configuration data.

Overall this is a superb unit and has a lot of versatility. Though it is not perfect it does have a lot of great features.

PROS:
• Sound
• Exterior design
• Easy to use

CONS:
• Little tricky to set up
• Energy inefficient
• No wifi connectivity

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HAIER LE29F2320 720p 60Hz LED HDTV

FEATURES
• Thin frame
• 720p 60Hz
• Auto Volume Leveler
• LED backlit
• PC Input
• RoHS compliant
• Multiple A/V inputs, including 2 HDMI and 1 USB port
• Music and photo file playback via USB port

REMOTE: 511Q2901M01

RATING: 4/5

Welcome to a review of the Haier LE29F2320 LED HDTV. This series boasts an Ultra-slim, stylish and advanced style and design. It offers 720p HD resolution, and 60Hz refresh rate. This TV has fairly decent sound quality for a TV of its price range. The 2 HDMI inputs allow you to connect HDMI compatible devices such as a Blu-ray, Gaming console or cable box. This model also has a USB port for your convenience, to enjoy photos and to listen to your favorite music.

The picture quality on this device has noticeable strong and weak points. The coloring and detail are very nice but it is the side viewing angles that seem to be an issue. This model has a nice general feel to it and is easily navigable with use of the remote control, part number 511Q2901M01. This fully functional remote will help you navigate through all the features and menu options with ease.

It appears that this series is a fairly sound buy for its cost and is easy to recommend to a consumer looking for a reasonably priced TV of this caliber.

PROS:
• Picture color and detail
• Nice appearance
• Easy to control
• Sound quality

CONS:
• Side angle viewing
• Some frame rate issues

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LG LA9600 SERIES ULTRA HIGH DEFINITION 4K RESOLUTION SMART LED TV

FEATURES:
• 4K 3840 x 2160 Resolution
• In-Plane Switching Display
• TruMotion 240Hz
• Smart TV with Web Browser
• Built-in 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi
• 2D to 3D Conversion
• 4 Pairs of 3D Glasses
• Motion Detection Remote
• 34W 2.1 Channel Speakers
• Energy Star

REMOTE: AKB73757502

RATING: 4/5

Welcome to a review of LG’s LA9600 Series, Ultra High Definition, 4K Resolution, Smart LED TV. The LG LA9650 series is an IPS LED television that has a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 and built-in streaming services. With the LG Tru-Ultra HD video processing engine, lower resolution sources are scaled to 4K resolution. This series also incorporates TruMotion 240Hz technology, which reduces distortion on fast-moving images. As a Smart TV, this LA9600 features built-in Wi-Fi, so you can stream music and video content from LG’s app-based web-interface.

This 4K series comes with 4 pairs of 3D glasses and can convert content back and forth between 2D and 3D. This TV also comes with a motion detecting remote control, part number AKB73757502, which simplifies navigation and web-browsing.

For connecting multiple high-definition sources, this series is equipped with 1 component video input and 3 HDMI inputs. This series also has two built-in speakers and a subwoofer for a combined 34 watts of audio power, but you do have the option of utilizing the TV’s optical output for connecting to a higher power audio system. This television is also energy star compliant and is designed to keep power consumption to a minimum. This series is relatively new and made to please.

PROS:
• 4K Resolution
• Ultra High Def
• Built-in WiFi
• Magic Motion remote

MODELS:
ULTRA HD 4K TV W/SMART TV
• 55LA9650
• 65LA9650

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Westinghouse EW40T4FW 120hz 1080p LED HDTV

FEATURES:

• 1080p Resolution
• 120 hz Refresh rate
• 100,000:1 Dynamic contrast ratio
• 178 degree horizontal and vertical angles
• 3 HDMI Inputs
• PC Connectivity
• Energy efficient

REMOTE: RMT-16

RATING: 2.5 out of 5 stars

Welcome to a review of the Westinghouse EW40T4FW LED HDTV. Its slim, attractive design fits in with any decor and is easy to mount or place on a stand because of its light weight. The brushed aluminum look around the screen is very eye catching and cosmetically pleasing. This model’s set-up is a breeze and the menu is easy to navigate and adjust. With 3 HDMI inputs, a blu-ray, game console, speakers or sound system can be attached to customize the set to accommodate your needs. The 1080p resolution will give you a crystal clear picture with brilliant, vivid colors to maximize your theater-like experience. With its wide vertical and horizontal angles, one can sit anywhere in the room and watch TV with no problem. If you would like to use the TV screen as a monitor, you can easily attach a computer. The large size screen size of this model together with its clear, crisp images truly make this a bargain you don’t want to miss.

The remote control that comes with this model is the RMT-16.

The sound quality, because of its thin, flat design, is not of the finest quality. For the average person who is not concerned with top-of-the-line sound, it is adequate. However, there are many people who enjoy the theater-like experience with high quality or surround sound. To achieve this is easy, simply attach speakers, a sound bar or good quality sound system to your TV set and you will be ready to sit back and watch your favorite movies, sporting events or play games on a TV that, for the inexpensive price, will surely put a smile on your face.

PROS:
• Low price
• Excellent picture quality
• 3 HDMI inputs
• Slim, attractive design

CON:
• Average sound quality

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Sanyo DP55D33 55″ 1080p 120Hz LED HDTV

FEATURES:

• 55 inch Led panel
• 1080p High definition resolution
• 120 Hz refresh rate
• Roku ready
• 3 HDMI ports
• Wide viewing angles
• Coaxial digital audio output
• USB port

REMOTE: GXHA

RATING: 4.7 out of 5 stars

Welcome to a review of the Sanyo DP55D33 55 inch 1080p 120Hz LED HDTV. This 55 inch large screen TV sells at an amazingly low price, and although not a Smart TV, has all the features needed to enjoy TV viewing to the fullest. Set up and installation are easy, with the option to either place on the included stand or mount on the wall. Its simple lines and contemporary style make it suitable for today’s modern decor. Connecting a blu-ray player, gaming console, cable/satellite box, or other HDMI device is effortless with the 3 HDMI ports, 2 located on the back and one on the side. To stream your favorite music or view pictures, a USB port is located on the side. To enhance and maximize your options, Roku can be connected, thus offering hundreds of channels and more for your viewing pleasure.

The remote control part number is GXHA. The remote control is simple and easy to use but does not have backlighting therefore making it difficult to use at night.

Heighten your game playing experience with 120Hz, which will provide almost no motion blur while playing games with high speed action. With 1080p high definition resolution, picture quality is enhanced dramatically with crystal clear images and bright, vivid colors that will make you feel like you are filming behind the camera instead of watching TV. Wide viewing angles further increase your seating options by allowing you to view the screen at almost any location in the room. The 2 speakers, with 7 watts each, while adequate for most users, can be improved greatly by connecting a soundbar or home entertainment system to provide you with an all around movie theater experience. The parental control feature will allow you to allocate the types of programming you allow your kids to watch and block material for mature audiences only. The DP55D33 offers an array of features for your home entertainment needs and a sticker price that won’t break the bank and is therefore a good investment for years to come.

PROS:
• 55 inch Led panel
• 1080p High definition resolution
• Roku ready
• 120Hz refresh rate

CONS:
• No WiFi, not a Smart TV
• No backlighting on the remote

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Sony STR-DA2800ES 7.2-channel 4K A/V Receiver

FEATURES:

• 7.2-channel with 100 watts per channel
• Built-in WiFi
• Built-on Bluetooth
• 4K resolution pass-through and upscaling
• 8 HDMI inputs plus 2 component inputs
• USB port on front panel
• Control4 home automation system controller

REMOTE: RM-AAU155

RATING: 4 out of 5 stars

Welcome to a review of the Sony STR-DA2800ES 7.2-channel 4K A/V Receiver. This A/V receiver is packed full of features, giving you endless options to optimize your entertainment needs. Setting up your new receiver couldn’t be easier, colorful diagrams and text descriptions will guide you through each step. Once the receiver is turned on, you are presented with an easy set-up system which will walk you through all the settings necessary, including speaker settings. This system has an intuitive on screen menu that allows you to manage and access your input devices effortlessly. The new menu on this receiver is very easy to navigate and switching between system settings, internet apps or changing inputs is a breeze. Being WiFi enabled lets you access the internet where you can stream movies, music, youtube videos and so much more. Once connected to the internet, the receiver has access to a vast array of web apps including streaming features like Netflix, Hulu and Vudu in addition to audio apps like Pandora and Slacker. The USB port located on the front panel also allows you to access your music via flash drive. If you own a smartphone, with this receiver, your phone can now become the remote control for your system when you install the appropriate app.

The remote control that accompanies this receiver is part# RM-AAU155. Some users have commented that this remote could be more effective if it were more able to control the devices that are added rather than just the receiver itself.

The sound quality that this receiver delivers is excellent. Crisp, clear detail and just the right amount of bass will more than fulfill your needs. Watching movies, sporting events and playing games will be a pleasure you’ll want to experience again and again. As with any other system, there are drawbacks which have been noted by users. One concern is that there is no volume indication projected on the TV screen which can be an annoyance for many. For those concerned with energy consumption users have noticed that the receiver leaves unused equipment turned on when you are done with an activity meaning unnecessary energy consumption. However, with all the extras this receiver delivers, together with the exceptional sound and picture quality, this is definitely an item to consider for your next shopping trip.

PROS:
• Crisp, powerful, sound quality
• Built-in Wifi for internet connection
• 4K resolution pass-through

CONS:
• Remote control could be more effective
• No volume indication on TV
• Energy consumption issues

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