It has been unveiled at CES, but now the forthcoming AV8003 A/V receiver appeared on Marantz's official website with a $2599.99 price tag. Equipped with all of the latest technology, the receiver features 7.1-channel Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio decoding and THX Ultra2 certification. It includes HDMI v1.3a inputs, built-in video processor with de-interlacing and 1080p up-conversion, Deep Color support, xvYCC extended video formats, and there is also audio/video multi-room capability up to three zones.

The LG LHT854 is a complete home theater system including a 5.1-channel amplifier, progressive-scan upconvert DVD/CD player, 2 front speakers, 2 satellite speakers, center-channel speaker and subwoofer. The whole system delivers 1000 watts (speakers: 5x 155W; subwoofer: 225W), includes built-in Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II and DTS sound decoders, DivX, MP3 playback as well as DVD upscaling to 1080p through HDMI and a digital AM/FM tuner with 50 station presets.

The system also offers Apple iPod connection, USB port and an auxiliary input for connecting MP3 players, CD players and other portable audio devices with a stereo mini jack. It will be available this month for $249.99 at BestBuy's store.

Yamaha has recently introduced the YHT-195 5.1-channel home theater in a Box. The YHT-195 is now the cheaper model in the YHT series, it costs about $599 instead of $899 for the YHT-295. The system includes five speakers and an active subwoofer which deliver together up to 600W RMS, the receiver includes high-end features such as 1080p-compatible HDMI switching (2 in/1 out) with 1080p video pass through, 192kHz/24-bit DACs used in all channels, YPAO sound optimization for automatic speaker setup, CINEMA DSP, and four SCENE buttons.

According to CEPro KEF has unveiled a new home theater speaker system, the KHT2005.3 including the new KUBE-2 subwoofer. Egg-shaped like the KHT1005.2 this 5.1ch system includes four satellites, a center channel and the KUBE-2 subwoofer. The KUBE-2 employs Uni-Q drivers technology using a 10-inch woofer paired with a 10-inch radiator powered by a 200W class D amplifier.

The KHT2005.3 series will retail at an MSRP of $1,299.99 in black or silver color.

Klipsch will launch in May for $1,299.99 the CS-700 2.1-channel home theater system, bigger than the CS-500 and with a 200W wireless subwoofer. Each satellite employs dual magnetically shielded 3-inch woofers along with a 0.75-inch magnetically shielded tweeter and the subwoofer utilizes an 8-inch, down-firing woofer. The progressive scan DVD player has 1080i HDMI output, an AM/FM tuner and three auxiliary inputs, allowing users to connect other audio devices, such as an iPod.

The CS-700 also serves as a hub for wirelessly transmitting CD-quality audio to its subwoofer and other KlipschCast products such as the RoomGroove iPod speaker.

The Panasonic HTR110-K system is the new entry-level model of their TV stands with integrated speakers. The HTR110-K is a corner TV stand, and the most compact of the series, it measures only 85x 44x 39cm, weighs about 32.5kg and can carry a TV up to 90kg. Hidden in the rack, there is a 2.1ch speaker setup with 2.6" fullrange drivers along with dual 5.1" woofers. Also it features two digital optical inputs, two analog inputs (RCA) and HDMI 1.1 with pass-through.

It will start shipping next month in Japan, but there is no word on pricing.

Yamaha will launch in mid-April in Japan a new home theater in a box called the DVX-1000. Composed of a subwoofer, two front speakers and a DVD player/Integrated amplifier the DVX-1000 is able to deliver 7.1 surround sound with Yamaha's "Air Surround Xtreme" technology. The integrated amplifier boasts a total of 280W, 2x 90W + 100W for the subwoofer.

The DVD player is compatible with video formats like DivX, MP3 and WMA, if features Faroudja DCDI chip with 1080p upscaling, Dolby digital/DTS/AAC decoders, an AM/FM radio tuner along with HDMI and USB connectivities.

The DAV-HDX576WF theater system from Sony was designed to match the BRAVIA flat TVs with the adjustable-height front speakers. This HTiB features the recently launched S-AIR technology that allows easy wireless multi-room set up without the need of IP addresses, WEP keys and pin codes. It includes one S-AIR Air Station receiver/speaker (AIR-SA10) and a wireless rear speaker kit (WAHT-SA10).

The integrated amplifier doubles as an integrated five-disc DVD/CD player with full 1080p upscaling via HDMI and plays back of DVDs, CDs, SACDs, DivX and MP3/JPEG files, and it has optical and coaxial digital inputs. Other features include Digital Media Port interface, BRAVIA Sync, Digital Cinema Auto-Calibration and Dialogue Enhancer function.

This model will be available in March for about $500.

The Sony DAV-HDX275, DAV-HDX277WC and DAV-HDX279W 5.1-ch. home theater in a box systems are ready for the newest Sony's S-AIR technology that delivers a wireless multi-room solution without complicated set-up requirements, such as IP addresses, WEP keys and pin codes. The DAV-HDX275 is offering an option to add a pair of rear wireless speakers (WHAT-SA10) and an S-AIR transmitter (EZW-T100) with S-AIR Air Stations (AIR-SA10). The DAV-HDX277WC model includes one S-AIR Air Station receiver/speaker with an option to add a rear wireless speakers, while the DAV-HDX279W model includes the rear wireless speakers with an option to add S-AIR Air Station receiver/speakers for multi-room audio.

Also an integrated five-disc DVD/CD player provides full 1080p upscaling via HDMI and plays back DVDs, CDs, SACDs, DivX and MP3/JPEG files, and has optical and coaxial digital inputs. Other features include Digital Media Port interface, BRAVIA Sync, Digital Cinema Auto-Calibration and Dialogue Enhancer function.

All models will retail in March at $300 for the DAV-HDX275 and $400 for both DAV-HDX277WC and DAV-HDX279W.

The Sony HT-7200DH Home Theater in a Box system offers 900W RMS of 5.1-channel surround sound. The receiver (STR-KG800) supports full 1080p video and uncompressed audio via three HDMI inputs, and it doubles as a DVD player with upscaling to 1080p via an HDMI output. Other features include Digital Cinema Auto Calibration, Portable Audio Enhancer and a Digital Media Port interface.

The Sony HT-7200DH HTiB will be available in May for about $500.