Sometimes you just need the facts — here is our cheatsheet listing all the top rated home theater equipment of 2011. This list is based on reviews we found on CNET, Amazon and Home Theater Review:
A/V Receivers
- The Top Rated A/V Receiver Under $350: Onkyo TX-NR509 or Yamaha RX-V667
- The Top Rated A/V Receiver $350-$400: Onkyo TX-NR609 or Pioneer VSX-1021-K
- The Top Rated A/V Receiver $400-$500: Yamaha RX-V671BL
- The Top Rated A/V Receiver $500-$600: Denon AVR-1912
- The Top Rated A/V Receiver $600-$700: Marantz NR1601
- The Top Rated A/V Receiver $700-$1000: Sony STR-DA5300ES
- The Top Rated A/V Receiver Over $1000: Anthem MRX-700
- The Top Rated Stereo Receiver Under $300: Harmon Kardon 3390
- The Top Rated Stereo Receiver $300-$400: Harmon Kardon 3490
- The Top Rated Stereo Receiver $400-$800: Harman Kardon AVR 2650
Home Theatre Systems and Speakers
- The Top Rated Home Theater System Under $300: Yamaha YHT-393BL
- The Top Rated Home Theater System $300-$400: Sony BDV-E770W
- The Top Rated Home Theater System $400-$600: Samsung HTD6500W
- The Top Rated Home Theater System $600-$1000: Onkyo HT-S9400THX
- The Top Rated Home Theater Speakers Under $500: Energy Take Classic 5.1
- The Top Rated Home Theater Speakers Under $500-$1000: Mirage MX 5.1
- The Top Rated Home Theater Sound Bar Under $300: Sony HT-CT150
- The Top Rated Home Theater Sound Bar $300-$1000: Polk Audio Surroundbar 6000
- The Top Rated Home Theater Sound Bar Over $1000: Yamaha YSP-4100
- The Top Rated Bookshelf Speakers Under $400: Polk Rti A1 or Audioengine A5N (Bamboo)
- The Top Rated Bookshelf Speakers Under $1000: Definitive Technology BPX
- The Top Rated Subwoofer Under $200: Polk Audio PSW505
- The Top Rated Subwoofer Under $500: Definitive Technology ProSub 800
- The Top Rated Subwoofer Under $3000: JL Audio Fathom
Blu-Ray & DVD Players
- The Top Rated Blu-Ray Disc Player Under $500: Panasonic DMP-BDT210
- The Top Rated Blu-Ray Disc Player $500-$600: Oppo Digital BDP-95
- The Top Rated DVD Player: Sony DVP-SR500H
- The Top Rated Remote Control: Universal Remote Control URC-R50 Digital R50
Televisions / Monitors
- The Top Rated TV Under $250: Samsung LN22D450 22-inch LCD
- The Top Rated TV $250-$500: Samsung LN32D550 32-inch LCD
- The Top Rated TV $500-$1000: LG 47LW5600 47-inch LED
- The Top Rated TV $1000-$2000: Samsung UN55D8000 55 inch LED
- The Top Rated HDTV LED Monitor: Samsung LN40D550 40-inch LED Monitor
- The Top Rated 22″ Monitor: HP LP2275w
- The Top Rated 23″ Monitor: Samsung PX2370
- The Top Rated 24″ Monitor: Dell UltraSharp U2311
- The Top Rated 27″ Monitor: Dell UltraSharp U2711
- The Top Rated Digital Projector: BenQ Joybee GP1
