On the mini-home theater front, JVC unveiled three 5.1 home theater systems at CES 2009 – the TH-G31, TH-G41, and TH-G51. These three systems are 1000 watt, 5.1 channel systems which also include a progressive scan DVD player, 5 speakers, and a subwoofer. Here’s what you need to know about these three home theater systems:

TH-G31:

• HDMI output with 1080p upconversion
• Front aux input
• Dolby Digital and DTS decoding

TH-G41:

• HDMI output with 1080p upconversion
• HDMI input with repeater
• Front aux input
• Dolby Digital and DTS decoding
• iPod/iPhone music and video playback via connected dock with control play, pause, and skip functions controlled through the home theater system’s remote. An on-screen display is also available via connected TV

TH-G51:

• HDMI output with 1080p upconversion
• HDMI input with repeater
• Front aux input
• Dolby Digital and DTS decoding
• iPod/iPhone music and video playback via connected dock with control play, pause, and skip functions controlled through the home theater system’s remote. An on-screen display is also available via connected TV
• Wireless rear speakers

All three systems feature a glossy black low-profile receiver with illuminated function keys. Here’s the price breakdown with availability dates. The TH-G51 will be available in June for $429.95. The TH-G41 will be available in May for $329.95 and the TH-G31 will be available in April for $249.95.

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