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DVD Home Theater Systems

10 April 2010 One Comment

With today’s technology, almost anything is possible. From VCRs to CDs then to DVDs and now HD DVDs, no one can predict what the next greatest invention or gadget will be. But quite possibly, the DVD home theater systems is at the forefront when it comes to affordable entertainment.

Back in the early 90s, VCRs were the craze. We could watch movies in less than a year after they are introduced on the big screen. But today, we could watch movies with our DVD players within months or even weeks. DVD or also known as Digital Versatile Disc or Digital Video Disc is now the most popular media player of the century. DVDs are of equal size with CDs (compact disc) but they can store almost six times as many files.

A DVD player’s function is not merely to play DVDs but they are packed with a whole lot of features, such as compatibility with audio CDs (you can’t do this with your VCR players, right?) and VCDs (video CDs). DVDs are now formatted in a way that surround-sound and picture formats can be played in its original aspects. Unlike before, DVDs are formatted such as to match the way they are screened in a movie theater and presented to capture the way it is aired in TV.

DVD models of today are distinguished by its recording capabilities. Where we had VCR recorders before, we now have DVD recorders (though a little more expensive than conventional DVD players). This is, of course, ideal for those who are fans of regular TV show series but can’t always watch every episode.

For recording from TV, a digital video recorder (DVR) can’t be beat. This player allows for recorded media to be stored as a digital file and can be stored on a hard drive, therefore, bulky tapes can be eliminated. Just imagine how convenient this is! In fact, most cable and some direct TV companies offer this as a premium add-on service for their customers and will provide the necessary equipment.

Home theater systems are not complete without a DVD player and a speaker. Most DVD home theater systems today include, of course, a DVD player, a big screen LCD TV, and a speaker system. Each component serves a very important function without which, you’d just be watching TV.

No home theater system can ever function at its best if good quality sound is neglected. But a video receiver is equally important. A DVD home theater system is an integral part of what makes a merely decent home theater system a great one. Although good quality comes with a bigger price tag, they are definitely worth the extra cost.

Sony DAVTZ140 DVD Home Theater System
List Price: $119.99
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Coby DVD765 5.1-Channel DVD Home Theater System (Black)
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Sony BDVE280 3D Blu-ray Disc Home Theater System
List Price: $369.99
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Samsung HT-E550 HTIB 5.1 Channel 1000-Watt Home Theater System
List Price: $179.99
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Coby DVD938 5.1-Channel DVD Home Theater System (Black)
List Price: $139.99
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RCA RTD3133H DVD Home Theater System
List Price: $149.99
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Electrohome ELE-HTB920E 5.1 Channel Surround Sound Home Theater Speaker System with HD 1080p Upconverting DVD Player & AM/FM Digital Radio
List Price: $169.99
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RCA RTD317W DVD Home Theater System
List Price: $129.99
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Coby DVD420 2.1-Channel DVD Home Theater System (Black)
List Price: $49.99
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Samsung HT-E4500 HTIB 5.1 Channel 3D Blu-ray 1000-Watt Home Theater System
List Price: $299.99
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  • Drip Tray : said:

    home theater systems made by Bose are the best sounding stuffs that i ever tried:,.

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