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Tower Speaker Reviews
Canton CD 3200 Loudspeaker: Coming Attraction
Shane Buettner  |  Sep 13, 2006
  • $1,600/ea.
  • "2.5-way" active loudspeaker with built-in 200-Watt IcePower amplifier modules powering four 4" aluminum mid/bass drivers and one 1" aluminum driver
With the CD 3200 Canton is at the forefront of a trend we expect to see major growth in: active speakers carrying small, efficient and powerful 200-Watt digital switching amps onboard. The drivers have been re-engineered for increased excursion for superior deep bass response and a focused soundfield. Canton claims it will outperform anything or near its class.
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Toshiba Cinema Series XHD 72MX196 RPTV: Coming Attraction
Shane Buettner  |  Sep 13, 2006
  • $4,800
  • 72" single-chip DLP (wobulator)
  • 1920x1080
  • Key Connections: Dual HDMI and component inputs, one VGA computer input, G-LINK (for TV Guide On Screen), Ethernet THINC port connection
Features We Like Xtreme BLAC for deeper blacks, CableCARD and Over-The-Air HD tuners,
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Sony KDS-50A2000 RPTV: Coming Attraction
Shane Buettner  |  Sep 13, 2006
  • $2,499
  • 50" three-chip SXRD
  • 1920x1080
  • Key Connections: Dual HDMI and component inputs, one VGA computer input
Features We Like Full three-chip design with native 1080p resolution, dynamic iris for deep blacks, WEGA Engine video processing with DRC
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Mitsubishi WD-52631 RPTV: Coming Attraction
Shane Buettner  |  Sep 13, 2006
  • $2,799
  • 52" single-chip DLP (wobulator)
  • 1920x1080
  • Key Connections: Dual HDMI and component inputs, IEEE 1394
Features We Like 6-Primary color system adds complementary color segments to color wheel, Plush 1080p processes 720p and 1080i HD signals at full resolution
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JVC HD-56FN97 RPTV: Coming Attraction
Shane Buettner  |  Sep 13, 2006
  • $4,199
  • 56" three-chip HD-ILA
  • 1920x1080
  • Key Connections: Dual HDMI, component and IEEE 1394 inputs
Features We Like Three-chip design with native 1080p resolution, dynamic iris for deep blacks, 5-Point Color Management, Dynamic Gamma Correction Circuitry
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Toshiba 62HM196 RPTV
Shane Buettner  |  Sep 12, 2006  |  First Published: Sep 13, 2006
  • $2,999
  • 62" single-chip DLP (wobulator)
  • 1920x1080
  • Key Connections: Dual HDMI and component inputs, G-LINK (for TV Guide On Screen), Ethernet THINC port connection
Features We Like: Xtreme BLAC for deeper blacks, CableCARD and Over-The-Air HD tuners
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Samsung HL-S5686W RPTV
Shane Buettner  |  Sep 12, 2006  |  First Published: Sep 13, 2006
  • $2,399
  • 56" single-chip DLP
  • 1280x720
  • Key Connections: Dual HDMI and component inputs, USB input
Features We Like: Compact design, Movie mode allows selection of accurate color palette and defeats DNIe video processing, Over-The-Air HD tuner
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Mitsubishi WD-57731 RPTV
Shane Buettner  |  Sep 12, 2006  |  First Published: Sep 13, 2006
  • $3,099
  • 57" single-chip DLP (wobulator)
  • 1920x1080
  • Key Connections: dual HDMI and component inputs, one DVI input, two IEEE 1394 inputs
Features We Like: CableCARD HD tuner, 6-Primary color system adds complementary color segments to color wheel, Plush 1080p processes 720p and 1080i HD signals at full resolution
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HP md5880 RPTV
Shane Buettner  |  Sep 12, 2006  |  First Published: Sep 13, 2006
  • $3,499
  • 58" single-chip DLP (wobulator)
  • 1920x1080
  • Key Connections: Dual HDMI and component inputs, VGA computer input
Features We Like: DynamicBlack feature sounds like a dynamic iris system for improved blacks, CableCARD and Over-The-Air HD tuners
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Projector Reviews
Sharp XV-Z3000 Front Projector: On the Bench
Shane Buettner  |  Sep 12, 2006  |  First Published: Sep 13, 2006
  • $3,499
  • 1280x768 single-chip DarkChip2 DLP
  • Key Connections: One HDMI input, two component video inputs, one RGB/PC on 15-pin DSUB
Features We Like: TI's 10-bit BrilliantColor video processing, Sharp's Color Management System, adjustable iris allows tailoring of light output
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