Sony vs. Samsung: My buying advice after testing both home theater systems

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When building a home theater, you'll likely consider Samsung or Sony. Both companies offer immersive home theater solutions to upgrade your watching experience. Before choosing a company's home theater products, consider which company's TVs you prefer. A TV from either of these companies serves as an anchor device, and your home theater will revolve around it.

Each company's home theater products integrate with their TVs, and some features will be locked behind ecosystem walls if you mix and match manufacturers.

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Generally, Sony offers modular options to build over time, with a focus on a cinematic experience and tight integration with PlayStation. On the other hand, Samsung is ideal for people who have a one-and-done approach to home theater, preferring to buy one complete system and stick...

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