5 comments about Samsung HT-X50 5.1-Channel 5-Disc DVD Home Theater System.

1. Samsung HT-X50 5.1-Channel 5-Disc DVD Home Theater System
   Coupled with my Sony HDTV and Blu-Ray, I have created a small theater that is as good as it gets. I am using the Toslink connect for both Comcast HDTV and Blu-Ray. Though I'd like a little more sound-molding capability, the price makes this a choice I'm pleased with.



2. We are very satisfied with this product, after comparing Boze prices and quality. Low price, sound is great, smart idea.



3. Work with my kingston 4GB USM memory and my Divx movies., excelente video. Play TDK DVD-R and Memorex DVD+R.
   
   Cons:
   Fan cooler make a lot of noise.
   Come without audio output, only video rca/comp/hdmi, you can't play and dvd sound.



4. The system we bought seemed like a great balance of value and features. It worked well for about three months and now it shuts off automatically after about 5 minutes of operation. We've tried relocating the unit and a number of other measures, but to no avail.
   I would not recomment the product based on our experience.



5. This is a very good system. It is what we expected just wish it was wireless

5 comments about Samsung HT-TX75 DVD Home Theater System.

1. both me and my parents bought this model and i returned mine 2 times and my parents once cause there made like garbage and keep breaking down! The warrenty also can take over 2 months to get it back!



2. Product sounds amazing! The reciever is very deep, which is my only complaint. This product is worth every penny it costs.



3. Everything you read in previous reviews is right on point, during DVD playback screen flickers white, most annoying thing ever.
   There are no options to adjust any sound settings once DVD is in Dolby digital.
   If you are use to full size home theater receiver this one is poor in options,
   I tried update the flash software, that was a pain, plus Samsung didn't have any new update on their website, which is terrible to navigate I would like to add.
   Save your money, I'm just too lazy to return this wanna be full size entertainment system.



4. This system has really enhanced our TV watching. We bought a Samsung LCD TV in November, and this system makes the whole movie/TV watching experience so much better. We also use it to listen to music, very good sound.



5. I love the way this sounds, and the functionality is almost entirely there, but there are a few nagging issues that keep me from giving it a full five stars. The remote could stand a few more buttons to speed up selection of surround modes and audio inputs, and a back light would have been a very nice addition. The insanely bright blue power LED is idiotic, but there is a dimmer button on the remote to temporarily disable it. Also, if you have multiple analog audio sources you'll need a switchbox because there is only one RCA AUX input on the back. Please note that I have not tried the DVD upscaling feature via HDMI as I have a hi-def projector with an excellent upscaler.
   
   PROS:
   
   Good, clean sound plus powerful bass.
   Relatively quiet cooling fan.
   Speaker aesthetics are pleasant. This will look great in your house.
   DVDs play clean and crisp without dropping frames or otherwise glitching.
   Can pull pics and vids from USB sources.
   Speakers have integrated jacks so you can use existing wire.
   Has HDMI pass-through, a very rare feature these days.
   
   CONS:
   
   Remote is wonky (but still functional)
   Supplied speaker wire is way too thin, and occasionally too short.
   Not enough RCA inputs. One is just not enough.
   Can't get the region code to turn off. (Code above no longer works)

5 comments about JVC THD60 Integrated DVD Home Theater System with iPod Dock.

1. This is not an audiophile system but produces quite good surround sound with a decent subwoofer on which you can set the cross-over range. You also can adjust volume and delays for the speaker positions to balance out the room and your position in it. It really enhances your movie and sports HD viewing experience.
   
   Although I'm familiar with wiring and programming in most systems, this was difficult to figure out due to what is perhaps the most abstruse owner's manual ever produced. The folks at the customer service number were helpful--although sometimes they, too, seemed a little confused. The manual does contain all the information you need and it's amusing to figure out--if you like cross-word puzzles. One of its cute tricks is to refer you to multiple, sequential set-up pages for every thing you wish to accomplish.
   
   If you don't mind a moderate amount of set-up frustration, the system is a very good one-box solution.



2. I have this unit and i hooked up my external 40 gb hd. At first it read the drive and showed the files but said the files were not supported.
   
   I called JVC and the said to try a different file type. Now I have tried different file types, a different hard drive and even a flash drive and nothing works. They are all formated fat32, even reformated fat32, no luck.
   
   I have called jvc 3 times and they are completely useless. The last technician told me that the unit was only tested with a 2gb flash drive and they did not say it could work with a hard drive. However, if you go to thier web site it says
   
   "* Note: Compatible Devices
   1) USB Mass Storage Class devices such as a USB flash memory device, HDD,
   multimedia card reader, digital camera, etc.
   2) Depending on the manufacturer, some USB devices may not be supported."
   
   Don't count on any help from JVC if you can't figure it out. You definately have to read the manual and the fine print to get it to do many of the features that they claim.
   
   I would not recomend this to anyone.



3. excellent product for the money paid....certain setup functions were confusing @ first, but after sometime it's all second nature. i love the ipod docking station, especially since you can use the remote to control playback features.



4. I purchased the system as an upgrade from an ancient unit that i was operating with. I did a lot of reasearch on comparable units and for the money it is an excellent system for the average joe. It did take some support from JVC to complete the setup but I do rate them an A+ in their effort to satisfy my ridiculously novice questions. Sound quality, value, and ease of use are high on my list of reasons to choose this model.



5. I've installed several of these systems, and they deliver a stlye and performance that cannot be beat! Very clean looking...a bit limited on connections, so don't plan on hooking up a rack of gear to this system, but for a nice receiver, ipod dock, and cd/dvd play back, it delivers!
   Radio mode has limted sound choices, but not a big deal....
   Overall, a winner!

5 comments about Sony HT-DDW990 Component Home Theater System with Digital Media Port.

1. Not a bad deal considering that it is SONY. I expected the sound to be a bit louder, there's no coax TV input. Otherwise it is a decent piece of equipment for $300 with shipment. If you need better - pay more.



2. I purchased this home theater system about a month ago and I love it! You can't find this great of a product for the price anywhere else. I have my Directv hooked up via HDMI and optical digital audio and both my Nintendo Wii and Xbox 360 hooked up via component and there are still more inputs/outputs than I know what to do with. Setup was a snap and the auto configuration was a great tool. The ability to name each input was something I didn't expect but it's really cool to see the exact names of what's on each input instead of Video 1, Video 2...etc. The room I have all this in is very long but narrow and the sound is solid and nothing to complain about. I would highly recommend this home theater system to anybody who wants a good quality system for a great price and doesn't want to break the bank on a more expensive system.



3. I researched at length for a home theater system that I could plug all my components into. There are few complete systems that have many inputs and building with seperate pieces gets expensive! Then I came across this sweet system. I took the chance, this one was so cheap in comparison, and I am so glad I did! It works awesome and sounds incredible! I made the rear wireless with a RocketFish adapter and they work great together. I am so happy with my system.



4. It works perfectly with my xbox 360, DVR, dvd player. Easy setup. Bass hits are awesome. I LOVE it.



5. Bought this for my apartment, and was impressed with the quality. Received has plenty of connections available, including two HDMI devices (although you have to run a separate audio cable such as fiber optic or coax in order to get sound from the home theater when using HDMI). Everything went together smoothly, and the auto-calibration feature with the included mic made the system sound great. Robust bass, clear highs. Definitely worth every penny and more. Only downside is that the cables included for the speakers tend to run a bit short, but they aren't pre-attached, so you can just buy your own speaker wire and be all set.

5 comments about Philips AmbiSound Home Theater Sound Bar with Integrated 1080p-Upscaling DVD/MP3 Player.

1. I was expecting a more surround sound experience, but it lacks in this dept. Great sound though and looks very sharp..Very simple to setup as well.



2. This item was delivered in a very well packed box with a lot of protective foam. Very easy to set up and get going. Very sleek and good looks and all cables were included.
   Not too fond on how the cables pug into the back, but with the cover on it does cover up the mess. The Subwoofer is also the units power and AM/FM radio and looks as good as the main speaker unit.
   The sound is great, talk about loud. The ambisound is noticeable when pressing the button on the, also good looking, remote. I had aproblem with the video from the DVD player, but found out it was my fault as I had run the HDMI cable around my TV stand, thus pulling on the HDMI cable plug in on the TV and not making a god connection.
   The Ipod connector works well, I don't have a video IPod, so I'm not sure if that works. The IPod menu is accessed on the TV and using the system remote is pretty simple to use.
   Overall I am extremely pleased with this purchase. I was going to go with Bose system but did not want to put up the $1000 for it. I got everything I needed and more with this system.



3. To start, I have to say that this sound bar deserves a 5 star rating for it's look alone. The fact that Philip's has managed to pack a DVD player into it, is pure genius. So then why am I giving it a 4 star rating? A few small things really (Intruth, I'd give it a 4.5 if Amazon allowed 1/2 stars).
   
   Included in the box is almost everything you'll need for the install. The only thing missing? - an audio cable to run from your TV back to the sound bar so you can listen to your TV through the sound bar (if you're using a digital receiver/satelite receiver, you'll need to supply the audio cable to run back to the subwoofer because all of the 5.1 decoding is done in the sub). Wall braket, HDMI cable, MP3 line-in, Ipod dock with video out cable and AM/FM receivers all included. Set-up shouldn't take you more than a half hour.
   
   Once installed, DVD performance was excellent. The upconverted image (720p for my TV) is great, and the audio is crisp & clear. The simulated surround sound is very good and the sound field created is wide enough that at times things seem to be happening around you. The bass from the sub is present, but there are times when you may wish you could turn it up (which you can't - the sub's output is fixed. All you can do is turn up the volume to the whole system). But let's remember, this isn't meant to be your home theater - this is better suited to dress up & enhance your living room.
   
   Now, music reprodution is the systems flaw in my ears (ha). Admittedly, I'm a bit of an audiophile when it comes to music, so most people probably wouldn't notice this, but music seems to be slightly muddled from the sound bar. I found there were times that I couldn't make out the individual instruments on some songs. Having said that, for my own use I have found that it works great as a music player for dinner parties or when friends stop by for drinks.
   
   There is one slight design flaw as well. The plug in for the Ipod dock is located on the side of the sound bar instead of the back. This placement makes hiding the dock cable virtually impossible. When I'm not using the dock I unplug the cable and tuck it in the mounting braket to maintain the clean look (I buried all the cables in the wall, so this is important to me)
   
   Overall though, this is a great system at a great price.



4. My goal was to purchase a good quailty sound system without having to wire up 5 to seven speakers. I looked at Denon systems and Bose systems and decided on the Philips for price and the fact that I purchased a Philips 42 inch LCD TV and the Philips Ambisound mates up nicely with the TV.
   
   Easy to wire. Easy to set up.
   
   I was not expecting theater like surround sound experience from the Ambisound but this product comes close. I can turn up the volume and bass thru the subwoofer and drive the rest of the family out of the house with it. The sound quality is very good on TV, CD and DVD. The disc player works well and I like the the way the player cover slides open for disc loading. You can't tell that there is a CD/DVD player in the speaker bar when the cover is closed.
   
   The Ambisound looks good and the controls integrate nicely with the Philips TV it is hooked too. It comes with an iPod dock (this is an extra with the Denon system)so you can listen/watch to your iPod music/video library through it.
   
   I am happy I purchased this product and would recommend it to anyone looking for a good quality two piece (speaker bar and subwoofer) system.



5. Be careful buying this product if you expect to upconvert to 1080p resolution. There is a discussion thread concerning this in the discussion area so check it out. Essentially you get significant video noise in the form of green vertical lines in 1080p. Frankly, the more I read the more I suspect that most people simply haven't tried 1080p and thus haven't encountered this yet. Or they don't have a 1080p capable TV. Could be wrong about that but I do know that Philips has their head in the sand when it comes to this problem and their customer service (if you can even call it that) is horrible. Too bad because the unit is a good idea, looks great, and otherwise functions as advertised. I'd wait until another company with a clue comes out with something similar in Blue Ray.

5 comments about Panasonic SC-PT750 Deluxe 5 DVD Home Theater System.

1. I thought Panasonic was a reputable brand. I regrettably sold my previous DVD Home Theatre System which was also Panasonic for the SC-PT750. First off the Ipod dock doesn't work w/ my 4th gen Ipod period. It charges it but that's it. Second it kills my Wi-Fi connection like mentioned in a previous review I seem to have ignored. Third it doesn't work with my HDMI cable which is the entire reason I bought it!! I called customer service only to be put on hold and eventually hung up on. I am assuming they would tell me to buy a Panasonic Cable for $50 which is ridiculous considering my $20 cable has worked fine on my PS3. Looks like I won't be listening to music while on the internet (internet only works when the system is comletely off, not just the rear speakers, I think I may just unhook them all together)! Needless to say I am exteremely dissapointed in the system. STAY AWAY. Go w/ a standard dvd player and expand later.



2. I am very pleased with this home theater system for $199.97 you can't beat it! My place is pretty small so it fills the living room up with great sound. I love the wireless speakers. But like with others I have a problem with my wireless internet. I haven't used my computer yet while the speakers are running but my xbox does not recieve its wireless signal while the wireless speakers are running. Which to me is not a big deal, just hit the button on the remote and I have wireless running again. I love that my iPod just hooks right in and plays all my music, which is great when you have company over. If only it was sirius ready instead of XM that would be perfect!



3. The Front speakers are great, but the sub and rear speakers are Bad. I have to buy a new sub and replace the old one to appreciate the bass of music. The "wireless" rear speakers are not REALLY wireless and it sound terrible. so if your looking for sound and doesn't need a upconvert dvd player don't buy this.



4. The wireless rear speakers are not wireless. If your room is over 20 feet wide, there is no way you can have the speakers on each side of the room. Even if you did, the wires connecting the two speakers to the remote box would still have to be hidden. Wireless rear speakers is an oxymoron. You have rear speakers connected to a remote box by wires.



5. This is not a high end audio system but it is just what I was looking for. The price was right and the shipping went fine. I would recommend this product to anyone looking to purchase a suitable surround sound system.

5 comments about Philips HTS3555 Home Theater System with iPod Connectivity (Black).

1. The first one I got was defective and would not recognize discs. However, Amazon was great and sent a new one within a few days. But it's not a very high quality system. The disc drive is very cheaply made and feels like its about to break every time you put a disc in. The speakers are OK, but again pretty cheaply made. The people who wrote that it sounds as good as more expensive systems have obviously never heard good systems. But for the price, it is pretty good.
   
   On the plus side it has some great features. I can use my iPod and iPhone in the dock, which most of the more expensive systems don't feature. It also has a USB port, and works great with a flash drive. I really wanted the iPod dock, but if your looking for quality, and don't care about that, spend the extra hundred bucks and get a real system.



2. The is a real good product for such a very cheap price. It really fills the room, even outside with sound. The bass doesn't crunk boom but it does it job and give a really clear sound and heavy bass. Looking for a nice theater system, go and grab this product now!!!



3. After researching a few systems for my first home audio purchase, I decided on this model. Other reviews adequately cover the quality of the product. Instead, I would like to expound upon the return processes for the patience impaired people like me.
   
   I placed my order on March 19, 2008. I'm not sure which company actually fulfilled the order, but the unit did not arrive until April 21 or 22, 2008. Arrived within one or two days of actually being picked up for delivery, but zero tracking for the first 5 weeks after order submission. Strike 1.
   
   The original unit had an identical problem as another reviewer. The disc drive would not recognize any discs. A call to Philips instantly issued an RMA and the next unit was here about April 28. Strike 2 for the defective new product, but kudos to the fast replacement.
   
   The replacement unit is not new product but from some repair refurb factory. Strike 3.
   
   The replacement unit had frequent digital sound dropouts for a few seconds every so often. Another call to tech support suggested I reboot all of my equipment and secondly perform a firmware update. As I was currently recording a program, I opted for the firmware update, which did fix the problem. Strike 4 for the faulty refurb unit.
   
   If you do not return the original unit within 20 days you are charged for the unit. I call Fedex to pick up the unit and am informed that the return label supplied to me is only good for the shipment, not the pick up. Strike 5 for the wrong label.
   
   I call Philips to get another label issued this evening (May 1, 2008). The returns department is only available 9-6 EST and they are closed, call back tomorrow. Strike 6.
   
   While I'm on a roll, my TiVo remote will not control this unit. I'm not sure if this is TiVo's fault, DirecTV's, and/or Philips'. But Strike 7 for one of them since I'm not particularly interested in purchasing a universal remote.
   
   I give 2 stars instead of 1 because for the relatively low price of this unit, it does sound much better than the stock sound from my new plasma TV.



4. I received this home theater system for my birthday last September, and let me say, it is the best present that I have ever dropped a hint for. I had an iHome that died and I wanted something else to play my iPod on and listen to the radio with. An exact replacement iHome was $100, but I got lucky and I stumbled upon this. This thing puts out amazing power, I can use it as an iPod player, as a radio, and so much more. The DVD player makes standard definition DVDs look a little better than my old dvd player as well. As others have mentioned, it is hard to upgrade or change the length of the wires, but that is the only downside to it. For the price, you can't beat it.



5. It was fairly easy to install. The price is right. The sound is great. I did have to buy an extra cord. I forgot what that cord is called but it's the one with red, white, and yellow connectors on each end. Anyway I mainly use it to watch DVDs and haven't tried the Ipod feature but to watch DVDs & to listen to music it's great. It's kind of annoying switching from radio to disc w/o a remote (it was a lot easier to switch back & forth on my old boombox) but w a remote you are fine. I recommend buying this.

5 comments about Sony HTD-DW790 Component Home Theater System.

1. I have a large and powerful component sound system that I use with my 120-inch home projector system. However, I needed something small and convenient for use with my 50-inch plasma TV. The reasons that the Sony HT-DDW790 meets my need perfectly are listed below:
   
   1. LOW PRICE: I paid less than $100.00 for it at a Best Buy closeout special.
   
   2. EASE OF USE: The HT-DDW790 is a breeze to set up and use. Not much to it.
   
   3. SOUND QUALITY: I'm a bit of a snob when it comes to sound quality. My main system boasts speakers costing well over $15,000.00. When it comes to sound, I know what I'm talking about. The HT-DDW790 has above average sound quality when compared to systems in a comparable price ranges. I listened to it in the store sitting side-by-side with other home theaters (Panasonic, Onkyo, Philips, and Yamaha) costing upwards of $400.00, and the HT-DDW790 sounded every bit as good as any of them and better than some costing over $350.00.
   
   4. LIMITED EXPANSION: Yes, the Sony HT-DDW790 is limited in inputs, outputs, and doesn't have any HDMI ports at all but that's part of its beauty - making it simple to set up and simple to operate. If you're looking for a system to use as a video switchbox that routes video from all your components to your TV, then this is not the system for you. However, if you simply want good sound, simple set up, and easy operation, (and can route your video directly to your TV or are using a separate video switcher), then this is a dream system (especially when you factor in a price that's about the same as a standard DVD player.
   
   I pulled my Sony HT-DDW790 out of the box and had it set up and running in under 20 minutes. I'm more than satisfied with my purchase.
   
   Incidentally, you can also connect the Sony HT-DDW790 via its digital coax or fiber optic inputs to your computer and use it as a blazing computer gaming sound system should you ever decide to upgrade your home theater sound system. In fact, connect your computer or gaming system to your TV and let the Sony HT-DDW790 handle the sound for some truly great gaming.



2. Had this about a month now and im verry happy with it. i would reccomend this item to anyone looking for a low budget surround sound.



3. second system purchased in one year. system works great and would recommend to family and friends. simple installation with great surround sound.



4. I purchased this system a few weeks ago and it is currently connected to an AppleTV (thru optical digital audio), a Comcast PVR (thru coaxial digital audio) and an Xbox 360 through component. It was simple to setup and it sounds great for the little money I paid for it.
   
   The auto calibration was simple, it only took a minute or two to run it. It is confusing having a bunch of stuff connected to it and trying to see what is connected to which input, but if you use the custom naming feature you can rename these inputs in seconds, so you can hit the inputs blindly until you see the name of the device you want displayed on the screen of the unit. Mine is set to display AppleTV, Comcast or Xbox 360, which explains why my 9-yr old was able to master it in just a couple minutes.
   
   The speaker wires are too short, especially the ones to the front two speakers. Also, the speaker wires are attached permanently, but this is a budget unit so this is expected. The subwoofer is passive, again, this being a budget unit this should not be an issue.
   
   The one real annoyance: only one optical input. This is obviously a cost cutting measure, but it drives me nuts because I can't use the optical outputs in my Xbox 360 and Comcast PVR.
   
   Overall we are so pleased that we will be picking up a second set for my son's room (he has the same gadgets), it's the only way I can get him to stop camping in front of mine.



5. The product performed as advertised, just be advised (as I was in previous reviews) that volume level has to be cranked up approaching max. I found using the TV audio in parallel with this receiver can enhance the audio in some instances. A very decent product for the price.

5 comments about Sony BRAVIA DAV-HDX265 Home Theater System.

1. I bought this to go with my new plasma TV. Bought it for the price, but it sounds fine. Setup was easy and the DVD changer was kind of a bonus. Don't think much of the remote, but for the money, you can't beat it.



2. I ordered this sys. after extensively searching in the begining level home theatre systems. it was shiped with in a week and hooking up with the tv was not a problem at all. all the wires are clearly marked and easy to connect tht a cave man can do it! for real. Both the audio and video quality is amazing! and use the HDMI cables instead of regular AV cables. they will cost u more but teust me its well worth the price!



3. My Sony is everything I had expected and more. easy to hook up, everything is color coded, and the sound is great...I've never had a 5 cd changer before so I am enjoying the freedom of turning it on and enjoying the long period of time with continuous music...It's been great!



4. Sony BRAVIA DAV-HDX265 Home Theater System
   Very good quality for the price range. Would have liked a digital audio input connector. Digital audio outputs usually available from Sony Bravia TV and Satellite systems. Easy setup and speaker calibration using supplied mic.



5. I bought this system to replace my 12 year old ONKYO 5.1 set-up with Infiniti center channel and Polk Audio sub. It performs pretty well compared to the ONKYO. I liked how simple it was to set-up. I was expecting miles of Monster Cable, like my old system, but that was not the case. For the price, this is a great system.

5 comments about Sony DAV-HDX500/i BRAVIA Home Theater System.

1. I've had other home theater systems (less expensive) but this one definitely fits the bill! If you put out money for the Bravia HDTV, you definitely want your sound to match. This will do it nicely. As always, you have the choice of floor stands or wall mounting (the latter is my preference).
   
   Now, if I could just find someone who understands why my Blu-ray player can't seem to recognize the system correctly, even though it sends the sound there. The self test of the speakers for the Panasonic player only seems to recognize the two tall front speakers -- no others. Sigh.



2. I reseached for a while before deciding on this unit for our TV room and I haven't been disappointed. Sound is great and HDMI to TV makes for awesome movie watching in surround sound. Connectivity is a drawback in terms of there not being enough higher end connections if having game systems and such..but worked for me. Only other hurdle was rear speakers which come with special Sony connectors to the back of the unit. I had already installed speaker wire into the wall before buying the system which meant I had to soder/heat shrink to be able to use connectors. Worked out great.



3. Bought this home theater a few months ago, and this is a great system. When I purchased the system, I wanted the wireless kit for the rear speakers. (So that I didn't have wires running across the living room floor) I was told that any of the wireless systems would work. WRONG! Found out that the Sony system has "proprietary" plugs at the end of the speaker wires and would only fit in the Sony Wireless kit for Rear Speakers. Sure the other systems would work, but you have to snip the plugs off the end of the speaker wires, and this voids your Sony warranty. Just a "heads up" for anyone thinking of buying this home theater.



4. This is a really nice unit except that it lacks some deeper bass. I have a Sonly 46" XBR LCD and it works perfect with the Theatre sync button. You have to turn the unit way up to get a good sound but again if it had more bass it would be a perfect system. I see these units at Sears for $499 so the price is good here. Can't beat it.



5. I love the system. I'm not the best at hooking up systems like this but I got it done in a reasonable amount of time. It sounds great. I don't understand the review about "needs more bass". My wife and I watched "American Gangster" last night and we had to back off on the bass. It was shaking the house. It's not a powered subwoofer like my last system yet the bass is far superior. More importantly, when we watch a film we can really understand the conversations. There is a lot less "what did he say?" Also, no one could touch Amazon's price.