Apex HT150 Progressive-Scan DVD Home Theater System

by Apex

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 18 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00008N6XB
• Item model number: HT150
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #237,638 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

A DVD player is only the beginning of a sensational home theater. With the Apex HT-150--which combines a DVD/CD/MP3-CD player with a five-speaker surround-sound system and a passive subwoofer--music and movies take on added power and depth. The five satellite speakers and subwoofer are designed to reproduce discrete multi-channel surround mixes from Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS surround formats, and the system also handles the Windows Media Audio format. If you burn pictures from a digital camera to CD-Rs and CD-RWs, you can even use the DVD player for watching slideshows right on a television.

Whether your living room is currently home to an HDTV or you're merely thinking of "someday," the HT-150's DVD player stands ready to deliver the full potential of DVDs. Progressive scanning, referred to as 480p for the number of horizontal lines that compose the video image, creates a picture using twice the scan lines of a conventional DVD picture, providing higher resolution and sharper images while eliminating nearly all motion artifacts. In any case, standard composite- and S-video outputs bring compatibility with nearly any television.

The system packs 150 watts total power, the better to deliver the full heft of dinosaur feet and intergalactic engine rumble. Apex's active full screen function (AFF) helps resize widescreen (16:9 aspect ratio) video images to fill 4:3 aspect-ratio sets.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great sound for a low price., March 18, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Apex HT150 Progressive-Scan DVD Home Theater System (Electronics)

I also have known of Apex's good reputation. That's why when I discovered this home theater system, I couldn't pass it up. It's well worth what you pay. The sound quality is excellent. Although 150 watts may not seem like much, it is more than enough to make the walls in my living room rattle when turned up halfway. I was also impressed with the quality of the DVD player. The AFF feature is a nice touch but stretches some movies out of proportion, which may not bother some people, but it sure did bug me. Luckily you can turn it on or off with one-button.

Unfortunately, I have to agree with the previous reviewers who said there is no 5.1 support for input devices. I was disheartened when I tried plugging in my XBox only to find sound output was analog and only came from 3 of the 5 speakers. For the price, though, I can't complain too much. The Apex HT-150 is a terrific budget home theater system that perfectly complements a small living room or dorm room.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars So Glad I Bought It!, December 2, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Apex HT150 Progressive-Scan DVD Home Theater System (Electronics)

This system is one of the best electronic accessories I have ever bought for myself! It hooked right up with my television (in response to the "cheap is not always good" review- maybe you're just stupid), and made a fine addition to my home. Definitely worth the money and then some!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Its a nice little system, and good value for the dollar, January 17, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Apex HT150 Progressive-Scan DVD Home Theater System (Electronics)

I have been spoiled all my life with my parents THX home theater systems and digital projectors, and when I moved out, although I diddn't have enough money to afford $10,000 worth of equipment I still wanted a home theater setup. This Apex unit caught my eye because of its feature set and low price - I wasn't expecting much. Suprisingly enough, this little puppy really performs! Thats not to say that its a substitute for a full on home theater setup, but if you are on a tight budget and still want to watch your movies in 5.1 this is the way to go.