Multimedia gaming system with quiet operation; all games in high-definition; PSP-like user-friendly interface; plays high-def Blu-ray movies in addition to upscaling standard DVDs; built-in Wi-Fi and flash media reader; 60GB hard drive; online play is free; HDMI output with 1080p support; no external power supply; free online gaming service

All-digital 6.1-channel A/V receiver; 100 watts per channel; HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) audio/video connection; compact size. Where most A/V receivers use conventional analog amplifiers, digital units employ an all-digital amplification process that's more efficient and results in smaller chassis sizes. Digital receivers have been around for years, but they have yet to surpass or even match the sound quality of analog designs. So we approached Panasonic's latest digital darling, the SA-XR70S, with low expectations. To our surprise, it sounds sweet and delivers ample punch, although it still isn't as powerful as some conventional designs. In addition to its digital amps, the XR70S is one of the first receivers to offer the latest advance in the connectivity wars: HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) ports. That's a big deal because HDMI can route all of your video and audio signals through one skinny cable--although the XR70S's implementation of HDMI is pretty limited. While it isn't the perfect receiver for big home theaters or multi-HDMI-source setups, the $499 Panasonic SA-XR70S still represents a decent value with a great feature package and solid performance. The biggest benefit of the Panasonic SA-XR70S's all-digital amp approach is that it's smaller and lighter than standard 100-watt-per-channel receivers. The sleek Panasonic measures 3.25 inches high, 17 inches wide, and 14.75 inches deep, and it weighs a mere 9.4 pounds.

inally, the long-awaited SonoStradivarious speaker cable has arrived! 4 separate conductors made of cryo-treated very high specification teflon-insulated, silver-clad copper wire are used for each cable, providing very high bandwidth and crystal clear highs. Aggregate gauge is 15AWG per pole, which is more than enough for most applications, and in fact, produces better results with most monitors. Oversized speaker cable can often cause a lack of definition in the sound.

3-driver, 2-1/2-way stand-mounted monitors featuring: G-PAL™ Gold-Anodized Pure-Aluminum Domes. Exceptionally rigid low-mass domes with treated textile suspensions ensure remarkably uniform and instantaneous power response. The elevated position of the dome provides better ‘air’ and frequency response that is smooth, pure and clear. S-PAL™ Satin-Anodized Pure-Aluminum Midrange and Bass / Midrange Cones. Very high stiffness-to-mass ratio and outstanding internal damping. The result? Remarkable midrange clarity, superb extended bass response and freedom from unwanted resonances and distortions. IMS/SHOCK-MOUNT™ Isolation Mounting System. This unique butyl-rubber driver fastening system found on all Studio Series drivers is a progressive system of critically placed isolation inserts and gaskets that decouple drivers from the speaker enclosure itself. This leading-edge ‘baffle-less’ technology reduces driver / enclosure interactions to inaudible levels. High-Velocity Low-Noise Aluminum Ports. Bass efficiency and minimum turbulence distortion for cleaner and more articulate bass response.

Full-size center speaker; 0.75-inch dome tweeter and 5.5-inch woofers; classy-looking three-sided grille. The CC-170 looks pretty classy, sporting a black-graphite finish, a three-sided grille, and cloth-covered end caps. It's also relatively large, weighing 17 pounds and measuring 22 inches wide, 6.75 inches high, and 8 inches deep. Like all Paradigm speakers, the CC-170 is made in Canada, and we found its construction quality above average. Inside, two 5.5-inch metallescent-polymer woofers straddle a 0.75-inch dome tweeter made of a ceramic-and-metal composite. The CC-170 is a rear-port design, so it needs to breathe. If you cram it into a cabinet under a TV, you'll sacrifice some of the speaker's bass response. Connectivity comes in the form of a set of sturdy binding posts. (I use 2 of these; one for the centre and one for the rear 6th channel.)

Tiny satellites with audiophile credibility; 0.75-inch dome tweeter and 5-inch woofer; wall-mountable.

he AS-P300 is a 300 watt peak, 100 watt RMS amplifier, with an 8

Monster Clean Power Stage 3 filters optimized for digital, high current audio, and video applications. $100,000 Connected Equipment Warranty. Protects coax lines used with cable TV, DBS, and DSS equipment from surge pulses. Ultra-high 2775 joule rating provides full capacity surge protection. 12 volt trigger input for remote turn-on of switched outlets.

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