People who have a lot of home theater peripherals and video rendering gadgets are going to love this Sunfire Theater Grand TGP-401 processor. The latest audio complement solution comes with a load of AV inputs which are totally configurable. With most home theater geeks turning to the need for multi-functional audio complement, this is one device that can surely adjust accordingly to a home theater user’s needs.

Apparently, the difference of having a separate amp to really get out the best audio from your viewing has become a trend among audiophiles. It certainly places you up a notch. There is more flexibility and a wider choice of matching up components when you can afford a separate AV preamp and amps.

And for the people who are looking for a reliable one outside the familiar brands in the market today, the Theater Grand TGP-401 should be something that can pull off some surprises. Add to the fact that this device seems to be catering to most passé and current home theater audio and video equipment makes it a logical choice.

Features:

• SIRIUS Radio-ready
• AM/FM tuners with RDS feedback
• VIA!migo support for native iPod control via OSD
• Two touchpad ports for Olé-2SF Film Interactive touchpads; feedback for SIRIUS and iPod functions
• Automatic setup and room correction with supplied mike
• Input volume matching
• AV sync to delay audio to match video

The Sunfire Theater Grand Processor TGP-401 retails for $3,500.

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Optoma releases two new HD projectors, the Optoma HD20 and the ThemeScene HD86, offering full 1080p HD resolutions with DLP technology. Both projectors are great options for people gearing up for a home theater setup, boasting as well of projectors that can give back value for the consumer’s money.

For instance, the Optoma HD20 is the first projector to break the £900 barrier, yet you get 500:1 ANSI contrast, 1700 ANSI lumens and 2 x HDMI inputs.

On the other hand, for people who can afford the high-end projectors, the Optoma ThemeScene HD86 is a logical choice. It boasts of 700:1 ANSI contrast and 3 x HDMI input features that should be able to deliver the needed visualization quality people would demand for at a £4,499 set price.

The HD20 is set to be released this July while the HD86 follows in August.

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Polk Audio is a known and reliable brand as far as delivering quality audio and sound speaker systems. The Polk Audio AM1805-A SurroundBar SDA instant home theater seems to be a logical choice considering it only makes use a single speaker and a wireless subwoofer. Logical in the sense that you don’t have to worry about multiple speaker placements; these two can practically carry the quality in home theater entertainment audio you are looking for.

The dynamic balance and high level of performance tht the Polk Audio AM1805-A SurroundBar SDA provides should be something worth considering. Who needs a lot of speakers if you can get that much power from a speaker and subwoofer alone?

They are easy to install and the need for sound calibration hardly matters. It includes a cradle for mounting options which is geared more towards how you want your home theater setup organized.

Price: $499.95

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