Audio/Video

Why ENERGY STAR?

According to the Consumer Electronics Association, the average household owns 24 consumer electronics products which are responsible for 12 percent of household electricity use.

ENERGY STAR certified audio/video equipment can be up to 70% more efficient than conventional models. Blu-Ray players that earn the ENERGY STAR label are, on average, 45% more efficient than conventional models.

The ENERGY STAR can be found on a wide range of equipment such as:

Home-Theater-in-a-Box Systems
Soundbars
MP3 speaker docks
Audio Amplifiers
AV receivers
Shelf systems
Blu-ray Disc players
DVD players

ENERGY STAR certified consumer electronic products save energy in comparison to non-labeled products because they are more efficient in all usage modes: sleep, idle, and on. Consumers are increasingly considering the environment as they shop for home electronics and can feel good about purchasing ENERGY STAR certified products. Saving energy helps consumers save money on utility bills and protect the climate by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. If each TV, DVD, and soundbar purchased in the U.S. this year were ENERGY STAR certified, we would save more than $250 million and prevent 2.9 billion pounds of greenhouse gas emissions every year, equal to the emissions from nearly 290,000 vehicles.

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ENERGY STAR products are certified to save energy.

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What else should I look for when buying audio and video products?

In addition to energy performance, there are other important operating and convenience features to consider when shopping for Audio/Video (AV) products including home theater systems, DVD and Blu-ray Disc players, and audio amplifiers.

ENERGY STAR provides this information so you can select the best product for your individual needs. ENERGY STAR does not endorse any of the features mentioned below.

There are many features to choose from in today's AV products. Here's a look:

Blu-ray, DVD, CD and Other Disc Players

Home Theater Systems & Surround Sound