A large part of the expo is dedicated to Home Theatre Systems (HTS), which is quite understandable given that this product category is where the big buzz is at right now. No wonder also then that major international brands are forming business alliances to offer one-point AV solutions. Prasanna Raghavan, product head of LG electronic, which has partnered with B&W and Onkyo, both international leaders in their respective segments, to offer a complete HTS systems, says, “This way we can give the customer the best deal under one roof, it works for everyone.â€ï¿½ Denon, celebrating its 100th year, has also partnered with KEF, and PRO FX in a similar fashion. The biggest attraction though have to be those 40 demo rooms, where one can sit in a plush home environment and check out what the latest plasma TVs, projectors and elaborate sound systems can do for you. It is an unforgettable experience in luxury, which even though you may not end up making a purchase, is well worth the entry fee. And besides, it is always good to know what to aspire for.

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