SUPERSONICS

by MALIN GURUNG

FROM ISSUE # 154 (October 2008) | IN THIS ISSUE
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Gone are the days when you had to hear your movies through the squeaky little speakers of your telly. Today's home audio systems demand your attention with its sleekness and immaculate sound reproduction. Whether you are trying to recreate a theatre-like experience or just listening to your favourite tunes, these audio systems will satisfy even the most demanding audiophiles.

Bose LifeStyle Series III
Rs.1,69,000 onwards

As with all things Bose, this high-end entertainment system comes with a solid build, and most importantly the signature Bose sound that has made its products shine all along. The Lifestyle Series features goodies such as ADAPTiQ audio calibration that automatically adjusts the sound in accordance to your room. Bose Link connects compatible products and virtually invisible speakers that blends seamlessly into your interior.

Philips SoundBar HTS8100
Rs.89,990
This sleek device from Philips comes with Ambisound technology that delivers full multi-channel surround sound in any type of room. Its built-in media reader can upscale your current DVD for high-def viewing while the DoubleBASS feature means that you can hear the deepest bass tones even from the compact-sized speakers. All in all, it can be the perfect companion for your new big TV screen.

Yamaha RX-V2600
Rs.1,50,000
Probably the most respected name in the audio front, Yamaha can never go wrong with its products. This particular model comes with state of the art features such as YPAO audio calibration system, THX Select2, Dolby Digital EX among others. This device is also XM Ready meaning that you can listen to over 150 stations from XM Satellite Radio.

Sony DAV-DV870KW
Rs.54,520
Coming from the makers of the successful Bravia LCDs, this home theatre system features some amazing technology that makes it simply outstanding. It features Sony's proprietary Digital Cinema Audio Calibration System, Karaoke function and a USB to connect your media. Bravia sync feature lets you synchronize all compatible devices to create a seamless experience.

Other Brands
If you're not paranoid about sound quality but still want a decent audio fare without burning a big hole in your pocket, you can opt for speaker sets from many unknown brands from our neighbour up north. These speakers come with its own set of subwoofer and tweeters and will cost you anything between Rs. 5,000-1700. But a word of caution: don't expect to get blown away by their sound quality and of course they don't come with a guarantee.