 | PlayStation 3 120 GB
Buy new: $299.99 / Used from: $277.99 The new PS3 Slim is still one of the best players around. It's WiFi ready, so you get firmware updates automatically and accesses your home PC as a media server.
Get this or the Panasonic DMP-BD60.
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 | Panasonic DMP-BD60 Blu-ray Disc Player, Black
Buy new: Too low to display / Used from: $109.12 Get this or the PS3.
This is the best value player for those without concerns about WiFi.
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 | Onkyo TX-SR507 5.1-Channel A/V Surround Home Theater Receiver (Black)
Buy new: Too low to display / Used from: $268.99 This is a great budget-level 5.1 home theater receiver. It will decode HD audio formats and accept both audio and video via HDMI cables, so you won't need any other cables cluttering up your room.
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 | Polk Audio RM6750 5.1 Channel Home Theater Speaker System (Set of Six, Black)
Buy new: $215.75 Dollar for dollar the best 5.1 speaker setup on the market. These Polks are great for most rooms or for those who like their speakers seen but not heard. Quality build for a great sound at a great price.
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 | Cables To Go Velocity Series 40315 HDMI Cable (Blue, 2 meters)
Buy new: $11.18 HDMI connection allows your home theater components to pass 1080p video and the HD audio formats, ALL IN ONE CABLE. Brand, special certifications, gold plating, etc. don't really matter, so if this one isn't the cheapest you can find then get the one that is.
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 | Philips Spooled Speaker Wire - 100ft - 16 gauge
Buy new: $28.26 Don't fall for the flim-flam--all speaker cables are the same. 16 gauge wire is ideal for most speaker situations. As with the HDMI cable, look for something inexpensive.
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 | Belkin PureAV AV20500-15 15-Foot Subwoofer Audio Cable
Buy new: $10.99 Any subwoofer cable will do. Just get the right length for what you need. Don't fall for slick marketing (i.e. gold plating, THX, name brand) because they're all virtually the same when it comes to performance.
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 | Belkin 12-Outlet Home/Office Surge Protector with Phone/Ethernet/Coaxial Protection and Extended Cord
Buy new: $25.50 / Used from: $99.48 Any decent power strip will do. Don't waste money on the $100 power blocks out there. All you need is a surge protector feature. Those with frequent power outage and lightning strikes should consider a dedicated line conditioner/UPS.
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