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Creating the ideal home theatre

Published date: 12 July 2010 |
Published by: Reporter


What better way to watch this year’s must-see film than on your very own home cinema system? Grab some beers and get some pals round, relax and put your feet up.

Who needs to traipse down to the local cinema when you can create a comfortable cinema atmosphere in your own home? At less than £150, the Samsung HT-C420 Home Cinema System offers a superior level of vision and sound to your home entertainment.

Delivering a powerful 300 watts of power through stereo speakers and a subwoofer, this nifty little gadget also includes a DVD player. Use the USB input on this impressive home cinema system to maximise your enjoyment of multimedia files and listen to MP3s through the powerful sound system.

This Samsung model also includes BD Wise, which syncs all of your HDMI connected devices to ensure perfectly adjusted playback.

Cheap LCD TVs aren’t hard to come by either; simply browse the Internet for the best option for you. For real value for money, get hold of the Digitrex CFD1571 15.6-inch HD Ready LCD TV, which comes with a built-in DVD player.

Comprising everything you need to enjoy films and Freeview TV programmes, the TV’s 15-6-inch LCD screen is a great size for any bedroom, kitchen or smaller living room.

Enjoy a crisp, clear picture thanks to the TV’s High Definition resolution. The built-in DVD player eliminates the need for an external DVD player and the associated mess of cables. For a clutter-free way to enjoy films at home, this may just be the LCD TV for you.

Tune into digital Freeview channels too, as well as recording your favourite TV programmes to a USB key flash drive, which simply slots into the DVD player’s handy USB port.

The good news is that cheap LCD TVs don’t scrimp on quality, so you can still tune into the World Cup final this July safe in the knowledge that the picture quality will be top class.

Ideal for a second room or smaller living space, the Logik L19DVDB19 Refurbished 19-inch HD Ready LCD TV with built-in DVD player comes at an extremely affordable price.

Built around an 18.5-inch LDC panel with an extremely high picture quality, this model boasts a High Definition resolution of 1366 x 768, meaning watching that must-see TV programme is a great experience.

Take advantage of this LCD TV’s display quality by making use of its HDMI connector. Watch a Blu-ray DVD disc or plug your games console in for maximum viewing pleasure.

The Logik’s DVD player is its stand-out feature, integrated into the system to save space and avoid a bunch of tangled up cables and wires.

You can even play music through the DVD player’s speakers or view CDs containing JPEG photos from your digital camera. If you prefer settling down to watch your regular fix of UK soap operas, you’ll appreciate the mode’s built-in digital Freeview tuner.

There are loads of cheap LCD TVs on the Internet to suit all budgets. Simply type in your requirements and you’re sure to find the perfect model for you. Read online reviews and get recommendations from friends before making your purchase - you won’t be disappointed.

But no home entertainment system would be complete without a LG Blu-Ray player. At less than £100 online, the sleek black LG BD350 Blu-ray player provides a low-cost ticket to great home theatre.

An affordable LG Blu-Ray player, the LG BD350 doesn’t cut corners. Its Profile 1.1 player includes everything you need to enjoy full High Definition playback on your widescreen TV.

This LG Blu-Ray player will even upscale standard definition DVDs to 1080p over an HDMI connection, ensuring you get the very best viewing experience from your existing DVD collection.

Supporting playback of DivX videos via a disc or USB drive, LG Blu-ray model also plays MP3 music files as well as displaying digital photos.

The compact LG BD570 Blu-Ray player will introduce you to a whole new range of possibilities to your existing home entertainment set up. With breathtaking full HD playback from Blu-Ray discs as well as 1080p upscaling for your DVDs, this impressive gadget won’t let you down.

Stream online services such as Pandora and YouTube via your TV with the LG BD570 Blu-ray player. Use its NetCast feature as well as being able to access your PC and other DLNA networked devices for perfect playback of music, videos and all those precious family photos.

The player is also Wi-Fi enabled, meaning you’ll be able to easily connect to your home broadband router while avoiding the hassle of unwanted cables.

Still not sure which home entertainment system is right for you? See what’s available online, ask for advice and check out the best offers for great value deals.

Fit to bursting with great features, the powerful Sony BDV-E870 5.1 Ch 3D Ready Blu-Ray Home Cinema System is centred around a full HD 3D Blu-ray disc player, which requires just a simple software update for stunning HD playback.

Replay all your DVDs with near high definition quality with the system’s 1080p HDMI upscaling. This attractive system also includes two satellite speakers as well as two tall-boy speakers, a central speaker and a bass reflex subwoofer for sound to rival your local cinema’s!

Gracing any home with its refined appearance, this gadget includes access to high-quality Internet content such as YouTube via Bravia Internet Video.

Using a downloadable application, you can even use your iPod Touch or iPhone to take control of your home entertainment. The Sony BDV-E870 also sports the Xross Media Bar graphic user interface for simple onscreen navigation and operation.

Take a look online at the excellent range of models available to you. There’s something for all budgets and tastes so make sure you work out what system’s right for you.

Don’t miss the last episode of your favourite programme again! Or organise a fun night of home cinema with your nearest and dearest. Thanks to the great range of home entertainment systems and gadgets available online, staying in is definitely the new going out!

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