Clear, brilliant colors. Bigger screens than ever before. HDTV. All of these words get thrust at consumers every day, but their meaning sometimes gets lost once it comes time to actually purchase a new television. Sharp’s Special …

With every advance in home entertainment equipment, it feels like the family room gets more and more crowded with wires, remotes and clunky black boxes. Panasonic’s new line of home theatre speakers, however, takes a cue …