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CineMate digital home theater system While you can get a decent 7.1-channel home theater audio system for as low as $450, not everyone is prepared to deal with the multiple wires and setup headaches that a full 7.1 rig entails. That's where Bose's CineMate ($499) comes in. You get two small speakers, a powered bass module, an audio interface/infrared receiver, only one cable, and a universal remote control that can be easily programmed to control a DVD player, a TV, and a cable or satellite box. The whole package is a breeze to install - it comes with an Ikea-style setup chart plus an instructional DVD that checks if the system is wired properly. While not the last statement in home theater, the CineMate will be a huge improvement over your TV's built-in speakers, and its TrueSpace processing delivers clear dialogue and a convincing sense of envelopment with surround sound movies and TV shows. - Al Griffin bose.com

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