Home Theater
When it comes to a full-blown home theater setup, things can get a little confusing. There are multiple remotes for the DVR, TV, Blu-ray player, and A/V receiver. You have Apple TV, Xbox, and your cable provider’s boxes to switch through. This can be a pain if you’re looking for new content to watch.
Caavo is trying to change that with its Control Center. This central smart home theater hub sports 4 HDMI inputs, Alexa/Assistant integration, and a unique interface that could help simplify your home theater lifestyle.
With theater subscription services from MoviePass coming along to get people in theaters, large entities like AMC have been pressured to step up to the plate with competing options. While competition is likely to get the theater on people’s minds, the heat dished by the latest home theater gear works to negate that by giving customers a plethora of ways to have top-notch experiences without the need to leave their house. To make home theater hardware even better, Denon and Marantz have both announced updates for some A/V receivers to provide support for IMAX Enhanced, a technology that was unveiled earlier today.
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Japan-based company, JVC has announced 3 new projectors to be released in the near future. While two of its new projectors offer native 4K resolution, the one that takes the cake is what the company is calling the “world’s first” 8K e-shift home theater projector. There are a lot of 4K projectors from brands like ViewSonic, Optoma, Epson, and Sony available on Amazon, but you will be a hard-pressed to find similar options from JVC. While JVC is a brand that is fairly well-known by consumers, most of its products are no-where near as popular as the previously-mentioned competitors’ offerings in the US. With the unveiling of its new high-end consumer-focused projectors, the company may be able to pique the interest of folks looking to improve their home theater setup.
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Today only, as a part of its Deal Zone, B&H is currently offering the BenQ HT1070A 1080p CineHome Theater Projector for $379 shipped. That’s over $160 off the going rate found at other retailers like Amazon and is the lowest price we have tracked. Ports include: 2x HDMI, audio in/out, and more. This highly-rated projector displays full 1080p on screens ranging from 60- to 180-inches, making it a flexible option for your home.
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LG has released what it’s calling the 4K Laser CineBeam Projector. Initially announced at CES about 6 months ago, it stands out from the competition due to its a unique, portable design that retains a competitive price point.
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Reg. $280/$229Amazon has the Denon AVRS530BT 5.2 Channel Full 4K Ultra HD AV Receiver on sale for $229 shipped. Matched at B&H, Best Buy, and Crutchfield. This receiver normally fetches around $280 and is currently a match for the Amazon all-time low and our last mention.
$700Amazon offers the Epson Home Cinema 2150 1080p Projector for $699.99 shipped. It is currently back-ordered by at least a week, so you’ll want to check out Best Buy or B&H if you require faster delivery. Today’s offer is a $200 savings off the regular price, an Amazon all-time low and best available. Rated 4.9/5 stars.
$150/$90Best Buy offers the Logitech Harmony Home Hub and Amazon Echo Dot Bundle for $89.98 shipped. That’s good for $60 off the going rate for the package and is a match of our previous mention. The Harmony Hub alone goes for $90 on Amazon, meaning today’s deal is like scoring an Echo Dot for free.
$100/$70B&H offers the SiliconDust HDHomeRun CONNECT Digital TV Tuner for $69.99 shipped. That’s good for $30 off the regular going rate and at Best Buy, is $8 under the Amazon all-time low and the best offer currently out there. What’s even better is that B&H only collects tax at time of purchase for New York and New Jersey residents. Rated 4.6/5 stars from nearly 100 Best Buy shoppers.
$130/$55Best Buy offers the LG 2.0-Channel Soundbar with 100-Watt Digital Amplifier in Black for $54.99 shipped. That takes $75 off the original list price, saves you $65 compared to B&H and is a new all-time low. Over 500 shoppers have left a 4.2/5 star rating.
$400/$330Amazon offers the Yamaha RX-V483BL 5.1-Channel 4K Ultra HD MusicCast AV Receiver with AirPlay support for $329.95 shipped. Also available at Best Buy and B&H. That’s good for $70 off the regular going rate and drops the price to a new Amazon all-time low. Today’s deal is the best offer currently available as well. It carries 4.4/5 star rating from Best Buy customers.
$30/$25Amazon is currently offering the Roku Express HD Streaming Media player for $24.99 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $25. Also matched at Best Buy and B&H. That’s good for $5 off the regular going rate and matches our previous mention as well as the Amazon all-time low. It carries a 4.4/5 star rating from over 3,700 shoppers.
Roku was one of the first on the block when it comes to streaming boxes and the like, but it has gone up against some fierce competition in the meantime. Amazon, Google, Apple and everything in between all have their own competitive devices, many of which with even more functionality. While Roku has brought its tech to living room displays in order to circumvent some of the bigger brand names in the space, it is going to have to step-it-up a notch in order to remain in the game.
But have no fear, reports suggest a new lineup of hardware is on its way down the pipeline including a 4K streaming system and a brand new remote, among other things.
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$5.50Monoprice offers its Paper Thin HDTV Antennas in three sizes starting at $5.50 with free shipping when code PAPERTHIN is applied at checkout. Monoprice’s HDTV Antenna comes in a small size with 25-mile range for $5.50 (Reg. $8), medium with 30-mile range for $6.50 (Reg. $9), and large with 35-mile range for $7.50 (Reg. $10). The discount is even steeper compared to prices on Amazon where the antennas are rated 3.5/5 stars.
Reg. $427/$349BuyDig via eBay offers the LG 43-inch Smart 4K UHDTV (2017 model) for $349 shipped. For comparison, B&H has it for $427, it’s $1 below our previous mention, and the best we’ve seen. Rated 4.5/5 stars by nearly 400 Best Buy shoppers.
Reg. $389+/$259Sound Distributors (100% positive by 1,753 ratings) via Amazon offers the JBL Studio 580 Dual 6.5-inch Floorstanding Loudspeakers for $259 shipped. For comparison, it regularly goes for $800 at Harman Audio, the same seller has it for $389 at Newegg, and it’s the best we can currently find. It’s a best-seller and rated 4.4/5 stars by Amazon shoppers.
$697Amazon is offering the Sonos Playbar TV Soundbar for $697 shipped. It comes with $40 Amazon GC and a 6-Month Free trial of Amazon Music Unlimited ($60 value), so that effectively lowers the final price to $597. This is the full price for the sounder, but we’ve only seen around two deals for it in four years. Rated 4.4/5 stars by nearly 1,000 Amazon shoppers.
$648Amazon offers the Onkyo HT-S7800 5.1-Ch. Dolby Atmos Home Theater Package for $647.98 shipped. That’s a $252 savings off the regular going rate at retailers like B&H and the lowest price currently available. Rated 4.2/5 stars.
Orig. $600/$190Harman Kardon is offering its HKTS 20 5.1-Channel Home Theater Speaker System for $189.99 shipped. That’s $410 under the original price, $35 or so under the best price at Amazon and the lowest we can find. Rated 4+ stars from nearly 50 Amazon customers.
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Harman Audio is offering its certified refurbished HKTS 16 5.1 Vivid Home Theater Speaker System for $139.99 shipped. That’s $460 off the original listing and a match to our previous mention for the lowest we’ve seen for it. A one year Harman Kardon warranty applies. Rated 4.2/5 stars by Amazon shoppers.
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$300Amazon offers the Onkyo TX-8160 Network Stereo Receiver with AirPlay for $300.01 shipped. For comparison, it goes for $399 at B&H and today’s offer is a new Amazon all-time low by $20. Over 600 reviewers have left a 4.3/5 star rating.
Adorama offers two Klipsch Reference Series R-26F 2-Way Floorstanding Speakers for $324.99 shipped. That’s $25 less than Amazon’s current listing and better than the all-time low there. Rated 4.8/5 stars by Best Buy shoppers.
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$130Dell offers the VIZIO SB3821-D6 2.1-Ch. 38-inch Soundbar for $129.99 shipped. That’s a $90 savings off the original price, which it still fetches at B&H. Today’s deal beats the previous Amazon all-time low by $10. Rated 4.3/5 stars.
$168Amazon offers the Denon 5.2-Ch. 4K A/V Receiver with Bluetooth for $167.99 shipped. Also at Best Buy. That’s good for $112 off the original price, an Amazon all-time low and the best offer currently available. Rated 4.1/5 stars by over 500 Amazon reviewers.
Amazon is offering the Logitech Harmony 650 Infrared All in One Remote Control for $34.97 shipped. Also matched at Best Buy. That’s $15 off the regular price and an Amazon all-time low. Rated 4/5 stars by over 6,400 shoppers.
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$140Harman Kardon offers its certified refurbished HKTS 15 5.1-Ch Home Theater Speaker System for $139.99 shipped. This matches our previous mention earlier this year and is nearly $500 off the MSRP. The HKTS 15 5.1-Ch Home Theater Speaker System carries a 4.2 star rating from 32 reviewers on Harman Kardon’s website. Includes a one-year warranty.
Mohu, the unofficial leader in the cable eliminating revolution, just introduced its latest antenna and it’s giving cord-cutters much more of a range for picking up their local TV channels. The Leaf Glide 65-Mile Range Indoor Amplified HDTV Antenna offers 15 more miles of range than its predecessor the Mohu Leaf 50. Mohu has redefined the indoor antenna market with lightweight, flat models that pick up over-the-air signals better than previous generation antennas ever could. This is allowing many individuals to finally cut the cord from cable companies and get life long free TV.
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$599BuyDig’s official eBay store offers the Sony HT-ST9 Hi-Res 7.1-Channel Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer for $599 shipped. That’s a $400 savings off the regular going rate at nearly every online retailer including Best Buy and the lowest price that we’ve tracked. Rated 4.1/5 stars.
Walmart offers the Logitech Harmony 650 Universal Remote for $39.44 shipped. Also at Amazon for $39.99 shipped which is an all-time low there. It usually sells for around $55 at most online retailers. Rated 4/5 stars by over 6,400 Amazon customers.
$340/$209BuyDig’s official eBay store offers the Samsung HW-K470/ZA 4.1 Channel 460W Bluetooth Soundbar for $209 shipped. That takes 45% off the list price, saves you $130 compared to Amazon and is the best offer currently available. Rated 4.6/5 stars.
The official Bose store on eBay offers its refurbished Solo 5 TV sound system for $149.95 shipped. That’s $99 off the original list price/ Amazon’s listing and the lowest we can find for it. Rated 4.2/5 stars by 456 Amazon shoppers and it’s the #1 best selling home audio sound bar there. Bose offers the same warranty on refurbished items as new items at its store.
$96.50Amazon offers the Logitech Harmony Companion All-in-One Universal Remote for $96.50 shipped. That’s a $47 savings off the regular going rate, the second best offer that we’ve tracked at Amazon in a year and the lowest current price available by $18. Rated 3.7/5 stars by nearly 900 reviewers.
$196Amazon offers the Denon 5.2-Ch. 4K A/V Receiver with Bluetooth for $195.99 shipped. Also at Best Buy. For comparison, it has a list price of $280 but often goes for around $230 at retailers like B&H. Rated 4.1/5 stars by nearly 500 Amazon customers.
Audioengine is running a special discount at authorized retailers on a pair of its popular speaker systems, dropping prices back to all-time lows not seen since the end of last year. Free shipping is available across the board.
$70Amazon offers the Logitech Harmony Smart Control Universal Remote for $69.99 shipped. Also at Best Buy’s eBay store and direct. That’s a $60 savings off the original price, down $20-$30 from most online retailers and a match of the Amazon all-time low. Rated 4/5 stars by over 1,700 reviewers.
$250Amazon offers the Logitech Harmony Elite Remote Control and Hub for $249.99 shipped. Also at Best Buy. That’s a $100 off the original price, an Amazon all-time low and the best offer currently available. Rated 4.1/5 stars.
If you head over to Best Buy and add both the Logitech Harmony Home Hub and an Amazon Echo Dot to your cart, your total will be $89.99 shipped. That effectively decreases the price $50 from the regular price. Similarly, if you add the Logitech Harmony Elite Universal Remote along with an Amazon Echo to your cart, your total will be $309.99 shipped. That’s around $120 below what the regular price would be for both.
Best Buy via eBay is offering the Onkyo 980W 7.2-Ch. Network-Ready 4K A/V Receiver for an in-cart price of $244.99 shipped. Also available direct from Best Buy. That’s $105 off the original listing and $5 less than the Amazon all-time low for it. Rated 4.3/5 stars by Amazon shoppers.
Sonos has launched a number of discounts this morning at authorized retailers including Amazon, Best Buy and direct. You can save on PLAY:1 speaker bundles, PLAYBASE, PLAYBAR, as well as the SUB. Free shipping is available for the whole lot.
Sonos is the industry leader in whole-home audio systems, with the ability to stream a wide range of music services and podcasts. Personally, I have a handful of Play:1 speakers as well as the home theater system, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. Amazon customers agree, with thousands leaving 4.5+/5 star ratings.
Adorama is offering the Polk MagniFi One Sound Bar w/ Wireless Subwoofer for $149.99 shipped. That’s half-off the original list price/ Newegg’s current listing and the lowest we can find for it. Rated 4/5 stars by Adorama shoppers.
$155Harman Kardon offers its certified refurbished HKTS 9 5.1-Ch. Home Theater System for $154.99 shipped. That’s down from the original price of $600. We did see it fall as low as $150 at the end of last year but this is the best offer available otherwise. Harman Kardon speakers are generally the recipients of excellent ratings over at Amazon. A full one-year standard warranty is included with purchase.
ICYMI: Yamaha 4K 7.2-Ch. A/V Receiver with AirPlay on sale for $275 (Orig. $500).
From $10Vanskytek (99% positive in the last 12 months via 4,383) via Amazon is offering its mood lighting strips from $10 when promo code WOA5L6NA applied at checkout. Shipping is free for Prime members or on orders $25+. Some match our previous mention, others are up to $2 under our last mention, and these are the best we can find. These lighting strips carry a 4+ star ratings on Amazon.
$275Best Buy’s eBay official eBay store offers the Yamaha RX-V581BL 4K 7.2-Ch. A/V Receiver with AirPlay for $274.99 shipped. Also available direct. For comparison, this model has a list price of $500 and we’ve previously seen it go as low as $350. Rated 4.6/5 stars by 130 Best Buy customers.
BuyDig offers the LG SJ8 Sound Bar w/ 4.1ch High Resolution Audio, Wi-Fi & Bluetooth for $228.99 shipped when code CP1742345217 is applied at checkout. That takes 54% off the list MSRP, saves you $270 compared to other retailers like Best Buy and is the lowest offer we’ve tracked. Ratings are scarce, but LG sound bars typically receive high reviews.
$435Amazon offers the Yamaha RX-V681BL 7.2-Ch. MusicCast 4K A/V Receiver w/ Bluetooth and AirPlay for $435 shipped. That’s a $215 savings off the original price, down $165 from most online retailers until this week’s price drop and an Amazon all-time low. Today’s sale price is $44 less than Best Buy’s clearance offer. Rated 4.6/5 stars.
$300/$150Adorama offers the Polk Audio MagniFi One 240W Dialogue-Enhancing Sound Bar with Subwoofer for $149.99 shipped. That takes 50% the list price and is the best price currently available. Rated 4.2/5 stars.
From wireless headphones to full-blown stereo systems, there are some sonic treats this week at gadgetnewsonline Specials — check out the savings on these audiophile goodies.

The FreeStereo Twins Wireless Bluetooth Earphones offer complete freedom from cables for $55 (Orig. $150). These true wireless buds can be used together or separately, with a built-in mic for taking calls on the go. They can even connect to two Bluetooth devices at once.

With the Pioneer X-CM56B Stereo System, you get powerful sound at an affordable $150 (Orig. $200). This Bluetooth sound system supports a wide range of audio formats, including your CD collection and streaming radio off the Internet. Plus, the stylish the wood grain finish adds a sleek touch to any room.

Last but not least, you can currently get a two-pack of Que Bluetooth In-Ear Headphones for $30 (Orig. $100). These lightweight earbuds are sweat-resistant, so they are perfect for taking to the gym. They come with ear loops for a secure fit, and you can switch tracks easily via the integrated controls.

First up, movie buffs can grab the Sony RF Wireless Home Theater Headphones for just $110. These premium headphones have large 1.57″ drivers that turn on-screen explosions into audio thunder. With a range of 150 feet, you can walk between rooms without missing a beat (or a bass drop).
$300/$170Adorama offers the Polk Audio TL150 5-piece Surround Speaker System for $169.99 shipped. That takes 43% off the regular list price, saves you $130 compared to other online retailers like Amazon, and is an all-time low. Rated 4.3/5 stars by Amazon customers.
Reg. $160/$120BuyDig’s official eBay storefront is offering the LG 2.1-Ch. 300W Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer for $119.99 shipped. That’s $40 under Best Buy’s current price and the lowest we can find for it. Rated 4.6/5 stars by nearly 2,700 Best Buy customers.