It looks as if the Panasonic SC-BT100--the company's first home theater in a box system with a built-in Blu-ray player--will retail for $999. John Falcone Senior Editorial Director, Shopping John P.

CNET reviews Panasonic's Blu-ray home theater systems, finding that they offer solid sound quality at a budget price, but they lack the Netflix streaming found on some similarly priced competitors.

No matter which route you take, it’s also important to have a basic understanding of multi-channel systems. For instance, what’s the difference between a 2.0 and a 2.1 system? A 5.1 and a 5.1.2 system ...

Film enthusiasts and sports fanatics alike flock to big screens and immersive hi-fi sound setups. These entertainment tools bring the viewing experience to an entirely new level, and the pinnacle of ...

The best home theatre systems (or home theater systems, if you’re in the US) can truly transform your entertainment experience, making a significant difference when it comes to watching films and TV ...

The effort to improve the home theater experience comes with several implementation challenges for the system designer of HTiBs, sound bars and AVRs. The latest version of the HDMI standard includes ...