Pioneer has created a new category of home theatre products for consumers with limited space, yet still want to enjoy movies the way they were intended, with the introduction of the Simple Solutionô HTV series (HTV-1 and HTV-2). The HTV series of products are designed to sit atop a 27-inch or larger television and provide the home theatre experience through the use of Virtual Dolby. Virtual Dolby enables specific sounds to appear to come from any point surrounding a listener. This new feature allows a consumer to build their home theater system gradually.The HTV products set a new definition for ""ease of hookup."" Installation is as easy as connecting one set of stereo RCA jacks from the television or VCR to the HTV, then connecting the subwoofer and youíre done ñ instant home theatre.""This amazing new technology allows the consumer who may not have either the budget or space to add four or five speakers and a subwoofer to their home theatre,"" explains Matthew Dever, Marketing Manager, Home Electronics. ""Now they can enjoy the home theatre experience with the illusion of surround sound.""Both SimpleSolutionô packages come with tow high-power amplifiers built into the control center that power two full range speakers and a subwoofer. The HTV-2 has a 40-watt per channel amplifier, along with a 120 watt amplifier to drive the 10-inch subwoofer. The HTV-1 has a 30-watt per channel amplifier and a 60-watt amplifier for the 8-inch subwoofer.On the control center, a fluorescent display gives all pertinent information and has a 3-step dimmer. Designed to provide control over various brands of source and display products, the HTV-2 includes a learning SMARTô Remote, while the HTV-1 comes with a pre-set remote.Both units feature Auto Power On/Off circuits, 2 sets of audio inputs/outputs, and Balance/Subwoofer level controls.HTV-1 is available now for the suggested retail price of $500.00.HTV-2 is available now for the suggested retail price of $610.00.