Fyi... A Beginner's Guide To Power

It's unclear when audio manufacturers first starting fudging their power figures, but it likely followed shortly after their discovery of marketing. Have you ever wondered why a 200-watt amplifier for your home is a major investment while every second car stereo, a fraction of the cost and size, claims to be 160 watts, 180 watts, 200 watts or more?

It's A Dream System With Digital Cinema Sound

What: Sony DVD Dreamsystem Features: DVD/CD/SACD/VCD player Dolby digital, Dolby Prologic, Digital Cinema Sound and DTS Processor built in S-Master Digital Amplifier Precision Drive 2 40W x 5 Plus 80W subwoofer Micro Satellite Speaker System with aluminium chassis Passive Subwoofer

Seriously Speaking

You'll need a top quality CD player and amplifier when you use top-end speakers, writes Rod Easdown.