Sound Bar

Best Buy isn't the only retailer with last minute deals on TVs for the Big Game. Sears is offering huge savings on big screen HDTVs from brands such as Sony, Samsung, Sharp, LG, Panasonic (and more) and also offering deep discounts on home audio systems.

Here are a few examples of Big Game TV and Home Audio Specials at Sears:

• Save $900 on a Sharp 70" class 1080p Smart LED TV – only $1899.88. While quantities last. In store only (057-71310/LC70LE632U).
• Save $1400 on a Sony 55" class 1080p 3D Smart LED TV – only $1499.88. Comes with a 3D Starter kit that includes 2 pairs of 3D glasses and a 3D Blu-ray movie ($149.99 value) While quantities last. (057-71693/KDL55NX720).
• Add a Sony Wi-Fi Ready Blu-ray Player for only $79.99 (057-57251/BDPS380)
• Save $150 on a Zenith 50" class 1080p Plasma TV for only $549.88 – (057-75861/Z50PV220)
• Save $50 on a Samsung 32" class LCD TV – only $299.99. (057-71072/LN32D403)
• Save 10% on a Bose CineMate Series II System when purchased with any HDTV. Add theatre-quality sound to your home, effortlessly. Reg $599.99. (057-90919). Available in select Sears stores and on sears.com
• Save $50 on a Sharp 2.1 Channel Soundbar – Only $249.99 (057-98311/HT-SL70)
• $499.99 Onkyo 800 watt Home Theatre System delivers high quality surround sound with speakers, receiver, active powered subwoofer, 4 HDMI inputs. (057-80611/HT-S5400)

ZVOX announced three new sound bars this week – the Z-Base 220, Z-Base 320 and Z-Base 420. Designed to be placed under your flat panel TV, the new models deliver surround sound without the need of additional external speakers or subwoofers. And, with a price tag of $199.99, $249.99 and $299.99, these are the most affordable Z-Base systems to date.

The Z-Base 220 can be used under most TVs from 22" to 32" in size, or simply place it on a shelf. About the size of a DVD player (17" x 14.5" x 3.4"), the Z-Base 220 packs in three full-range speakers, 5.25" powered subwoofer, 35-watt amplifier and PhaseCue II virtual surround sound -- all in a single cabinet. It delivers room-filling 3D sound with no external speakers, subwoofers or speaker wires. Price: $199.99

The next model, the Z-Base 320, measures in at 24" wide and 11.5" deep and is strong enough to support most TVs from 27" to 46" in size but can be placed just about anywhere -- even on a bookshelf. The sound bar features three full-range speakers, 5.25" powered subwoofer, 40-watt amplifier and PhaseCue II virtual surround sound. Price: $249.99 Read more

You need big sound for the Big Game, right? There's a new soundbar home theater speaker system that's great for those who want room-filling sound but don't have the space for a standard home theater speaker system – the harman kardon SB 16.

Your typical home theater speaker system consists of five loudspeakers, a subwoofer or two, and lots and lots of speaker wire. Not the SB 16. It has a single amplified loudspeaker unit that connects directly to your HDTV, DVD player or game console, and a single wireless subwoofer that can be placed anywhere in the room.

The SB 16 soundbar features two-way, dual-driver, left and right soundbar speaker channels, each with two 3-inch (75mm) midrange drivers and a 3/4-inch (19mm) dome tweeter. The wireless subwoofer is driven by 100 watts of power and boasts a 10-inch (250mm) driver within a ported enclosure. The soundbar amplifier power boasts 25W x 2 into 8 ohms, 20Hz to 20kHz, at <0.07% THD, when both channels are driven simultaneously. You can listen in traditional stereo or harman kardon's 3-D virtual speaker surround mode which provides a complete surround-sound experience without any extra speakers or wires.Read more

Yamaha on Friday unveiled the YSP-2200 Digital Sound Projector, a new sound bar featuring 7.1-channel True Cinema sound. This slim 3D-compatible sound projector measures just 3½ inches and includes height-adjustable feet, allowing you to place it in front of your TV without having to worry about it blocking the picture. The YSP-2200 also comes with a 100 watt subwoofer, that's small enough to fit on a shelf.

The YSP-2200 uses Yamaha's YSP technology (also used in the company's higher-end sound projectors) to create 7.1 surround sound without extra speakers. The YSP-2200's sound bar has 16 speaker beam drivers each with its own digital amplifier, along with a bass-reflex subwoofer. Together, they create multi-channel surround sound by reflecting the 7.1 beams of sounds off the walls and into your ears.

The YSP-2200 features 11 CINEMA DSP programs (three Movie, three Music, and five additional Entertainment options) and also decodes DTS-HD and Dolby TrueHD audio signals.Read more

iHome has a new portable and rechargeable stereo sound bar speaker system that just hit the marketplace, the iP46. Available now, the system includes four speakers in Reson8 speaker chambers, SRS WOW sound enhancement and a rechargeable lithium ion battery.

Great for taking to the pool, park, or wherever life takes you, the iP46 features a pivoting retractable dock for iPhone and docking iPod models. It also has and a line-in jack to play MP3's or music from your CD player.

"The iP46 is for the music lover on the move who wants a portable solution without sacrificing superior sound," said Evan Stein, Vice President of Marketing, iHome. "The rechargeable battery and streamlined design really enhances the overall portability of the unit."

ZVOX first introduced their all-in-one sound bar systems back in 2008, and now they have three models with digital inputs and Dolby Digital Decoding Circuitry. The ZVOX 575 HSD, 550 HSD, and 430 HSB all feature both optical and coaxial digital inputs as well as analog inputs.

The 575 HSD and 550 HSD are both "Z-Base systems," designed so you can place your TV directly on top of the sound system, and the 430 HSD is a wall-mountable sound bar. All three systems use real wood (MDF) cabinets and include built-in powered subwoofers and ZVOX's PhaseCue virtual surround sound system. Read more

Do you want a new HDTV for the Big Game? Head on over to Best Buy. They just announced that its Geek Squad is offering consultation, television set-up and wireless networking starting from $99.99 in time for the Super Bowl on February 7th.

Also, from now through February 6, 2010, Best Buy has some great deals on Samsung LED TVs. The Samsung 46-inch 1080p LED TV (Model: UN46B6000VF) is available now for $1,599.99 -- a savings of $900. Are you wanting a complete home theater setup? This week only, Best Buy is offering a Samsung 46-inch 1080p LED TV, along with a Samsung soundbar and WiFi Bluray player, Rocketfish HDMI cable, and Geek Squad installation for only $1,999.99 -- a savings of more than $1,400.

"For decades, Best Buy has delivered a superior viewing experience for sports fans looking to enjoy game day from the comfort of their living rooms," says Josh Will, vice president of Home Theater, Best Buy. "We offer in-home consultation, superior product selection and installation services, as well as some of the best values in the industry to give our customers a home theater experience that fits their individual needs."

For more information, visit your local Best Buy or www.bestbuy.com.