LG has launched in the US the LFD850, a 160-watt stereo shelf system which combines superior sound quality and an attractive appearance in a compact package with piano black finish. The LFD850 features an AM/FM tuner, clock radio, CD/DVD playback with vacuum-loading vertical slot, USB media host, 3.5mm auxiliary input and all the needed video outputs to watch your DVD or DivX on a TV.

The LFD850 system comes along with a handy remote control for $299, and for $229 you can get the basic version without the DVD playback feature and video outputs.

In complement of the new Scarlet LCD TV series, LG is launching the Scarlet HT953TVP home theater system. Designed in the same way as the TV, with an elegant black high-gloss finish, this 5.1-channel system includes the V.S.M technology (Virtual Sound Matrix) first employed on the HT762TZ system, which simulates a 10.1-channel configuration. The system does 1080p upconversion, read MP3 files and an "USB Recording" feature lets the user copy his MP3 CDs on a USB storage device.

There is no word on pricing or availability at the moment.

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.

LG has partnered with the prestigious manufacturer of high-end audio materials Mark Levinson to produce 2 new home theater system, AP3133 and LHT888 (picture above) to be showcased these days during the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

The AP3133 features multi-driver floor standing loudspeakers, center channel speaker, surrounds, and powerful subwoofer. The system includes a 7.1-channel AV receiver with 150Watts X 7 "ICEpower" output stage, Burr-Brown PCM 1796 24bit/192kHz DAC, multi-input HDMI switching with near 1080p upscaling, 1080p pass through, HD Radio capability, and Audessey Auto Room Multi EQ Adjustment. The system is built around LG's award-winning "Super Blu" dual-format player.

And the LHT888 is a sleek designed home theater system for decor-conscious movie-and-music fans. Inspired by the slim elegant form of the champagne glass, LHT888's loudspeakers feature multiple drivers in parabolic housings, each with a tapered integrated pedestal. The system includes a 700W 5.1-channel DVD receiver with near 1080p upscaling, built-in wireless kit, USB Media Plus, HDMI output, LG SimpLink(TM) multi-device control (HDMI-CEC) and multi-format playback compatibility.

The LH-T7656IB is a 5.1-channel home theater from LG which offers in a compact size a powerful system including the latest technology.

This system delivers a maximum output power of 700W via the XTS Pro Full Digital Amplifier while the DVD player supports DivX, Xvid, MP3, WMA and JPEG photo files playback. An onboard chip features dual progressive scan and video upscaling to 1080i with HDMI output, however the receiver has only one video input and it's a SCART input... Also the LH-T7656IB is compatible Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Pro-Logic I&II and offers a AM/FM radio tuner with 50 presets and a USB port on the front panel.

LG has finally announced that its new BH200 HD-DVD / Blu-ray combo player is now available for the price of $999.

In addition to playing both HD formats, the player also has the somewhat notable distinction of being the first player to support Blu-ray profile 1.1, although you'll still have to wait a while to take advantage of that particular feature. Otherwise, you'll get full 1080p support (including upscaling of DVDs), HDMI v1.3, component and composite video outputs, digital optical and analog audio outputs, and a LAN port, not to mention a USB port on the front for impromptu slide shows or music playback.