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Denon AVR-591 Receiver Preview The Denon AVR-591 has 4 HDMI 1.4a inputs, 120 watts per channel, preouts for surround back/Dolby PLIIz height channels, HDMI video upconversion, HDMI OSD, Audio Return Channel, and Audyssey MultEQ.

Weizhi Precision PRS-6 Power Distributor First Look While there is no denying that the PRS-6 is constructed out of top of the line materials, we'll let you decide if that justifies a $3,200, six-outlet extension cord - without the cord.

Denon AVR-391 Receiver Preview The new Denon AVR-391 sports four HDMI 1.4a inputs, discrete amplifiers, and HD audio decoding with preouts for Surround Back channels or for Dolby ProLogic IIz decoding.

Panasonic SC-HTB500 Sound Bar First Look Panasonic announced this week a brand new 3D-compatible surround bar home theater speaker system in the SC-HTB500 starting in August. The sound bar is designed to fit neatly in front of a flat panel.

Atdec Telehook TH-1040-VFM Display Mount Review The Atdec TH-1040-VFM is an attractive flat panel display mount with three pivot points - one at the wall, one in the middle of the arm, and the last just behind the mounting plate.

Yamaha RX-V567 Receiver Preview The Yamaha RX-V567 has a lot more of what consumers want in a next generation receiver. They've added two additional channels of amplification, an On Screen Display, and HDMI upconversion and scaling.

Yamaha RX-V467 Receiver Preview From a pure user standpoint, the $379 Yamaha RX-V467 is light years better than then RX-V367. The native decoding of HD audio and YPAO room correction are welcome additions to this AV receiver.

Yamaha RX-V367 Receiver Preview In the plus column, the Yamaha RX-V367 has four HDMI inputs that are 3-D ready. If that is all you are looking for in a receiver, this is the one for you. Other than that, the RX-V367 is very basic.

Vizio E470VL 47" LCD Preview VIZIO’s E470VL 47” LCD HDTV delivers full 1080p HD picture quality and superior audio quality at an amazing value.

Vizio E550VL 55" LCD Preview VIZIO’s E550VL presents a 55” LCD HDTV that doesn’t break the bank.