• $499
• L/R/LS/RS: magnetically shielded monitor with one 3-1/16" cone
• Center: magnetically shielded monitor with one 3-1/16" cone
• Subwoofer/receiver: 100-Watt powered sub with one 6-5/16" woofer

Features We Like: Six channels of digital amplification rated at 100-Watts per, built-in Dolby and DTS decoding, MCACC auto calibration and room EQ, Sound Retriever for improving audio quality of compressed sound formats, Xbox 360 compatible remote

Time to pimp your Xbox! Pioneer has assembled a compelling, compact system to add full 5.1-channel surround sound to your gaming rig for just five hundred bucks. In addition to DD and DTS decoding it also features Pioneer's auto calibration and room EQ, and has a remarkably small in-room footprint. HT's December issue will reveal if this Pioneer system is the answer.