Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Jonathan Takiff: New sound systems enhance TV viewing

THE GIZMOS: Bose Lifestyle V30 Home Theater System; Onkyo TX-NR905 A/V Receiver.

EVERY PICTURE TELLS HALF THE

STORY: So you were sold on an HDTV by that knockout picture you saw at the electronics store. But I'll bet the salesperson didn't demonstrate the sound from the TV.

In today's ultrathin flat panel sets, there's precious little room for speakers to bloom. And even top TV brands cut corners in the audio, presuming that buyers will match up the screen with a separate surround-sound system for optimum home enjoyment of sporting events and movies - in which literally half the story is often "told" through sound.

But what's that? You say you haven't yet taken the plunge on a high-definition sound system, to match up with that new TV? Today let's look at a couple of freshly minted and pretty darned terrific a/v products that might get you off the fence.


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