Deal Alert: Onkyo TXSR573 Home Theater Receiver – under $300 (TX-SR573)
Now’s your chance to get 7.1-channel surround, HD-capable component video switching, an XM-ready tuner and iPod dock compatibility for under $300.
Now’s your chance to get 7.1-channel surround, HD-capable component video switching, an XM-ready tuner and iPod dock compatibility for under $300.
Big Picture Big Sound’s current favorite universal remote, the Logitech Harmony 880 is now available online for a limited time for just $136.99 after a $50 rebate.
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Get a remote-controlled Velodyne subwoofer for over $200 below list. This is a nice upgrade to a home theater in a box system or a good match for small satellite speakers.
Onkyo’s latest XM-ready home theater receiver, featuring THX Select2 certification, automatic level calibration (with microphone), composite to component video upconversion and 3 HD-capable component inputs is now available for under $600.
Can Harmony’s latest model of internet-powered universal remotes address the shortcomings of its predecessors while maintaining their benefits? You’ll find out here.
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