JVC TH-G51

The JVC TH-G51 is a 1000-watt 5.1 channel home theater system outfitted with a progressive DVD receiver, five speakers, and a subwoofer. The third of three JVC TH-G theater systems, the JVC TH-G51 is an upgrade from the JVC TH-G41 in that it adds along rear wireless speakers, which thereby eliminates the need for running obtrusive wires from the main unit to the read speakers.

In all other ways, however, the JVC TH-G51 is essentially a duplicate of its peer. For instance, the JVC TH-G51 features iPod/iPhone music and video playback through a connected dock, play/pause/skip functions onto the wireless remote, and an HDMI input with repeater. In addition, the TH-G51 also sports a glossy black low-profile enclosure built to blend with the aesthetic design of the latest generation of sleekly styled flat panel televisions. The TH-G51 also offers DVD, CD, and FM playback, not to mention Dolby Digital and DTS decoding. Lastly, the TH-G51 features an HDMI output that upconverts to 1080p, a front auxiliary port that makes connecting additional sources quick and simple, and a wireless remote. The JVC TH-G51 retails for a more expensive $429.95 (versus $329.95) and comes with a 1 year limited warranty.