Wednesday, February 3, 2010

JVC's affordable surround bar; vote for new TV reviews

For absolute home theater simplicity, it's hard to beat a sound bar home theater in a box (HTIB) system. One long speaker, no AV receiver required, and no pesky wires running all over your living room. The well-priced JVC TH-BA1 does the standard configuration one better by including a wireless subwoofer, so the only cables you'll need are behind your TV cabinet.
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February 3, 2010
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David Katzmaier
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JVC bar sounds good, costs less, includes wireless sub
For absolute home theater simplicity, it's hard to beat a sound bar home theater in a box (HTIB) system. One long speaker, no AV receiver required, and no pesky wires running all over your living room. The well-priced JVC TH-BA1 does the standard configuration one better by including a wireless subwoofer, so the only cables you'll need are behind your TV cabinet. Read the full review of the JVC TH-BA1.

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