The heart of your entertainment system is a receiver. It integrates the sound and picture, and ties together all inputs with the speakers and display(s). Higher-end receivers support multiple zones of sound.
Denon has released its 2010 receivers; the three models we recommend are:
Denon AVR-4310CI -- Next Generation 7.1 CH A/V Home Theater/Multimedia Multi-Source/Zone Receiver with Networking130 watts per channel x 7 channels; Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital Surround EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIz decoding; DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution, DTS ES 6.1 Discrete, DTS ES 6.1 Matrix, DTS Neo:6 decoding; Anchor Bay ABT-2010 advanced analog and digital video 1080p/24fps/60fps upconversion and deinterlacing with multi-cadence detection; Audyssey Dynamic Surround Expansion for a more enveloping soundstage with front width or height channels – World’s First with DSX; Audyssey MultEQ XT, Dynamic Volume, Dynamic EQ; HD Radio AM/FM tuner; XM and Sirius satellite radio ready; Six HDMI inputs, dual HDMI video outputs.
AVR-3310CI -- Advanced 7.1 CH A/V Home Theater/Multimedia Multi-Source/Zone Receiver with Networking120 watts per channel x 7 channels; Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital Surround EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIz decoding; DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution, DTS ES 6.1 Discrete, DTS ES 6.1 Matrix, DTS Neo:6 decoding; Anchor Bay ABT-2010 advanced analog and digital video 1080p/24fps/60fps upconversion and deinterlacing with multi-cadence detection; Audyssey MultEQ, Dynamic Volume, Dynamic EQ; Network audio and photo streaming from your PC; access internet radio stations; access Rhapsody and Napster music services (subscription req’d); HD Radio AM/FM tuner built-in; Sirius satellite ready; 5 HDMI inputs.
AVR-2310CI -- 7.1 CH A/V Home Theater Multi-Source/Multi-Zone Receiver105 watts per channel x 7 channels; Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital Surround EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIz decoding; DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution, DTS ES 6.1 Discrete, DTS ES 6.1 Matrix, DTS Neo:6 decoding; Anchor Bay ABT-2010 advanced analog and digital video 1080p/24fps/60fps upconversion and deinterlacing with multi-cadence detection; Audyssey MultEQ automatic room acoustic measuring and correction system; Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ; Sirius satellite ready; 5 HDMI inputs.
Panasonic's G10 series plasma televisions offer incredible features and value at a bargain price. Four models are available: 42-inch, 46-inch, 50-inch, and 54-inch. They offer cinema-quality movie reproduction; clear, smooth sports and gaming action; and even Web entertainment. Panasonic's Neo PDP technology delivers sharp, detailed images, deep blacks, and remarkable brightness -- and all with lower power consumption.
Yamaha YHT-591 Home Theater System
For those on a budget, or looking to provide 5.1 surround sound in a bedroom or smaller environment, the new Yamaha YHT-591 home-theater-in-a-box system is a great solution. An ideal match for Blu-ray players and flat panel displays, it features a 105W x 5-channel A/V Receiver with four 1080p-compatible HDMI inputs, HD Audio internal decoding, iPod and Bluetooth compatibility, and a high-performance, powerful speaker package with a 100W Subwoofer.
Panasonic Blu-ray PlayersPanasonic Blu-ray players offer a cinematic movie experience on your 1080p television. They can also display your photos directly from the built-in SD card slot, and connect to the Internet for BD-Live content and web entertainment. You haven't seen the incredible picture detail that your flatscreen TV is capable of until you watch a Blu-ray disc; these Panasonic models offer incredible value and performance.
