The Sony PFR-V1 Personal Speakers look like standard headsets but take a look close and you will see a couple of mini speakers rather than the usual cushioned earphones. But while the speakers may look small, don’t let that mislead you. These are actually powerful speakers that have been positioned to make you feel like you are in the middle of a concert hall.

They offer a frequency range of 10,000Hz with bass reflex duct to deliver deep bass and high audio quality. They are powered by 2 AA batteries and weigh just 93g. These Sony PFR-V1 Personal Speakers retail for $433.00.

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When it comes to getting the right speakers to complement your home audio setup, do it in style. And normally, wooden finishes are hard to come by, especially if you want an appealing atmosphere where your home theater system is located.

But if you want to go up a notch, here is a luxury-designed set of speakers. The Gracioso 2.0 speakers boasts a rich hardwood make for excellence in both performance and design. The speakers are crafted in high-quality wood of European and American walnut and are completely hand-made.

The specs include: 2-way/bass reflex system, frequency response of 35 Hz – 20 kHz, a 6.5” woofer and matched 28mm silk dome tweeter from the company. They also come with optional matching stands for a picturesque look in your living room.

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Onkyo unveils another potential home theater solution with the SKS-HTS540 7.1 home theater speaker system. A perfect addition to your trusty DVD player and receiver, it is touted to provide all the speakers you will need to make viewing pleasure enjoyable.

It comes with a 130W output, 2-way bass reflex front, center and surround speakers that more than provide the soundstage you can ever imagine. The earth-shaking 230W powered subwoofer provides the impact that a home cinema experience may people vouch for.

Price: $294.00

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Onkyo has just broadened their line of audio receivers but this time geared more towards the upstart home theater enthusiasts. This time, the HT-S3200 and HTS5200 receivers are in the limelight and are good receivers to start out from.

Both systems consist of an HDMI output audio/video terminal with pass-though or 1080P video to deliver Depp Color, x.V.Color, Audyssey Dynamic Volume and Dynamic EQ technologies with additional optical/coaxial digital connectivity.

The 660-watt smaller sibling includes a 5.1 sound processing audio with 8-inch bass reflex subwoofer while the set-up model packs 7.1-channel audio with 1200-watt power. Additionally, it’s also better equipped with iPod docking station, Audyssey 2EQ room calibration and an 10-inch 290-watt bass unit.

“With the current economic climate, our high-value entry-level HTiB’s are doing quite well,” said Paul Wasek, Marketing Manager, Onkyo USA. “The addition of Audyssey technologies along with new DSP gaming modes and HDMI connectivity make these systems a real value for the consumer.”

Both systems include 1080p compatible HDMI connections, with HDMI Pass-Thru for optimal high definition video quality, including Deep Color and x.v.Color. For optimum sound quality, sources are connected via optical/coaxial digital connections, using a range of Dolby and DTS processing modes. There are four DSP gaming modes for rock, sports, action, and role-playing sound effects. The HT-S5200 incorporates Audyssey 2EQ™ room correction technology to automatically adjusts the sound character and time delay of each speaker relative to the listening positions, Audyssey Dynamic Volume™ which maintains optimal listening levels and dynamic range and Audyssey Dynamic EQ™ that adjusts the loudness contour on the fly to optimize sound quality for any volume, particularly at low listening levels. The HT-S3200 utilizes Audyssey Dynamic Volume and Dynamic EQ technologies.

The Onkyo HT-S5200 is currently available in either black or silver finishes with a suggested retail price of $599. The Onkyo HT-S3200 is available in black with a suggested retail price of $379. Both systems include speaker wires and full-function remote controls.

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