Philips MX3900D 5-DVD/CD Home Theater System

by Philips

Product Details

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• Item Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00008XL1N
• Item model number: MX3900
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #280,298 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

A multidisc, multiformat home-entertainment virtuoso, Philips' MX3900D includes a Dolby Digital/DTS-capable surround sound receiver with an integrated five-DVD/CD changer, as well as four compact satellite speakers, a five-driver slimline center speaker, and a dedicated low-frequency subwoofer for full-throttle theater excitement. The DVD drive plays DVD, DVD+RW, and VCDs, in addition to MP3 and JPEG image CDs. With a mixed-mode CD, you can even select a treasured JPEG image to serve as the backdrop to your MP3 listening. So load the changer with your favorite movies and music and set back to immerse yourself in full-bodied surround sound.

Video features include picture zoom, multi-angle viewing, and parental lock. The system's 85-watts-per-channel receiver delivers a total of 500 watts, and the system's Class D amplifier was designed with special attention to the extreme dynamics possible in DVD movie presentations.

The MX3900D's four two-way satellite speakers and center-channel speaker are acoustically designed to match the tonal characteristics of the receiver. Front left, right, and center speakers are magnetically shielded to prevent any interference with your TV's image. The sixth speaker is a passive subwoofer with twin-port bass tubes that enhance the speaker's delivery by letting it move more air at carefully tuned frequencies. The tuner offers 40 FM/AM presets.

The receiver features two analog-audio inputs and one analog-audio output, along with a digital-audio input and output (both coaxial). Three video outputs (including the primary monitor output) accommodate a range of televisions, from sets with standard composite-video terminals to sets offering high-resolution component-video inputs.

What's in the Box
Receiver/DVD unit, remote control, batteries, instructions for use, AM and FM antennas, warranty information, six loudspeakers (including the passive subwoofer), all requisite loudspeaker cable, a subwoofer connection cable, a stereo analog audio cable, a composite-video cable, a component-video cable, mounting brackets and screws, and an AC power cord.

Product Description

Philips MX3900D 5 DVD/CD Home Theater System - A home theater system consists of many different pieces, and all of them are conveniently included in this single package! (well, except the TV, but you should have one of those). The MX3900D gives you a 5-disc DVD/CD player and receiver, center channel speaker, 4 satellite speakers, & a booming subwoofer. Play everything from audio CDs, CD-R/RW media, DVD+R/RW media, DVDs, VCDs, and CDs filled with MP3 files! No matter what media you choose, a great surround sound experience is waiting for you with the MX3900D from Philips. Supports MP3 files with 32, 56, 64, 96, 128, 256 kbps & variable bitrates Clock/Sleep Timer Audio In - AUX, TV In, Optical Digital Audio Out - Line Out & Optical Digital Video Out - Composite, S-Video, & Component Headphone Jack Color - Silver

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Sound, Great Price, March 31, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Philips MX3900D 5-DVD/CD Home Theater System (Electronics)

I bought a factory reconditioned 3950 from Overstock.com, and couldn't be happier with it. This system has some really nice features like sound that can be easily adjusted with the remote depending on where you are sitting in the room. It also has a voice enhancer feature that can be turned off/ on with the remote as well.
The sound is great for HTIB. The bass is tight, and dialogue is clear no matter what movie is playing. Considering I paid less than $200 for this system, I really don't see how the sound could be that much better in a HTIB that costs 5-10 times as much, which I saw when I was looking.
In addition to the great sound, this is a nice looking system, also. Philips is one of the few electronics companies that understands that exterior design is almost as important as sound quality.
Another reviewer mentioned the flimsy disc trays, this is true. They are very flimsy - I don't think it would take much to damage one, then you are SOL. But overall, I would definitely recommend this system to anyone who can't justify spending tons of money on a home theater setup.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great sound! Love my system!, February 6, 2004

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J. Dennis (Pittsburgh, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Philips MX3900D 5-DVD/CD Home Theater System (Electronics)

I bought this system from a local Target and love it! The sound is nice and rich, and the subwoofer is especially nice sounding. It has AM/FM tuners (with antennas), digital audio in and out, and A/V audio in (for a vcr/cable box). I've got both the digital audio in and the a/v audio in hooked to my digital cable box. The digital channels sound very good in 5.1. The analog ones sound good but it's just the same level in every speaker.
The only real problem I see with this unit is the DVD drive trays seem flimsy, but that's a small thing.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Nice, but there's better., July 2, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Philips MX3900D 5-DVD/CD Home Theater System (Electronics)

I know I probabaly shouldn't expect so much for the good deal that I got, but the MX3900D was a major disappointment.

I have had problems since day one with the sound levels while playing DVD's. When I have the radio turned on I can keep the level at about a 5 or a 6 and hear it through my whole house. For a DVD I have to turn the level to 25 or 30 to barely hear common conversations. It is also really irratating that when I put a new DVD in the changer and then select that tray that the DVD doesn't automatically start playing. Isn't that the point of the DVD menu that movie companies put on the disc?? I even went so far as calling Philips to find out about the problems and was told that these are known issues and can't be fixed.

Sorry, but I want a system that I don't have to crank all the the way so that I can hear my movie. This one went back to the store.