Samsung introduces two new AV Receivers Home Theater Systems at CES 2006. Leading the pack is the HT-AS710 Receiver, which is slightly bulkier than the Samsung HT-AS610, which we have reviewed in our site. The HT-AS710 is also has a sleek black casing, which is mainly designed to match the Samsung's 2006 DVD players. With the HT-AS710's 750W power and Active Subwoofer, as well as industry leading features like XM-ready, 6.1 channel surround sound, and HDMI(High-Definition Multimedia Interface) switching, consumers may opt never to leave the living room and not to mention the affordability.

The HT-AS710 also is equipped with XM Satellite Radio-Ready(allows users to enjoy an enormous range of audio content in an immersive hi-fi environment) and HDMI switching. What differentiates the HT-AS710 from its little brother, HT-AS610 is, it includes 750W (100W x 6ch + 150W sub) to give a theater quality surround sound and a 6.1 channel surround sound, making it an excellent choice for home video/audio philes. The active subwoofer serves up deep, resonant sub bass response transforming action movies into sensory-filled extravaganzas. It also comes with Anynet Interface, a technology where users can control other Anynet-enabled Samsung home theater equipment for a more connected home theater experience. Certainly this feature is observed in most Home Theater systems, but at such an affordable price, there are very few of them.

The HT-AS710 is also available in March 2006 at a suggested price of $499.99 MAP. For more info about the product log on to Samsung's Website