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We've received a few emails lately asking us to talk about 2.1 home theater systems. This is not something that would necessarily go into a large dedicated home theater but something that would work well in a small apartment or a master bedroom. It consists of a receiver. left and right speakers, a sub woofer. You would supply your own DVD player and television set top box.
System features two speaker panels, PC-sized subwoofer, DVD player, and remote control
On-screen guide
iPod Connectivity
100-watt subwoofer
Notes: You can control the ipod via the Denon remote control. Its very simple to set up and use. The S-101 uses Dolby Virtual Speaker technology to produce ta virtualized surround sound with only two speakers.
BRAVIA Theater Sync via HDMI - Press one button and turn on select BRAVIA TVs and have them automatically switch to correct video input.
Digital Media Port - offers an access point, provides control and integrates your portable music into your home theater system.
Single disc DVD/CD/SA-CD player
S-Force Pro Front Surround (New DSP) - 3D surround sound field with only two speakers
New Lifestyle Design w/ Touch Panel control
Notes: Night Mode lets you enjoy sound effects or dialogue as you would in a movie theater, even at low volume. Digital Cinema Auto Calibration. Super Audio CD decoding. HDMI Output With Video Upscale For DVD. Yamaha YAS-70 Air Surround (MSRP $600)
Features
Air Surround technology Surround sound from Air Surround unit and subwoofer with built-in amplifiers
Built-in FM tuner
Dolby Digital, DTS and Dolby Pro Logic II compatibility
Notes: The optional YDS-10 Universal Dock lets you connect your iPod to this receiver. You can listen to your iPod music and watch iPod images and movies on your monitor via the receiver. You can also operate your iPod via the receiver’s remote unit with the On-Screen Display and charge your iPod.
The HT Guys love their Starbucks. If you want to say thanks, a cup of joe will do just fine!