High-definition television will get a big push from at least two major networks this fall. Both ABC and CBS have announced extensive programming in the format, which almost certainly will improve the awareness of the format among viewers.

Michael Fremer wires up the Cambridge SoundWorks Newton Series T500 surround speaker system and sits down to a full schedule of movies and music. MF reveals that the Cambridge engineers had their audio hearts in most of the right places.

Michael Fremer interfaces the Denon AVR-5803 A/V receiver and DVD-9000 DVD-Video/Audio player with his home theater system and hits the power button, asking, "What's possibly left to add to an A/V receiver?" MF finds out there always seem to be a couple more things.

Joel Brinkley notes that, although not quite as thin as a plasma screen, the Zenith D60WLCD HD-ready rear-projection LCD television is only 17" deep and costs a fraction of its flat cousin's price. JB uncovers its strengths and weaknesses.