I am FAR from an 'audiophile', but I do recognize and appreciate quality sound when I hear it. This system is UNBELIEVEABLE, and I managed to find it on sale @ a mere $129! I am remodeling a large vessel, so 'down-sizing" is an important word. In the last 4 months, I have been through SIX systems, from Sony, Panasonic, RCA, Philips, and 2 Samsung units, with prices ranging from (yes) $129 to over $600. "Woulda, coulda, shoulda" - - If I had any idea of the amazing quality of sound, the ease of use, the flawless operation of this 5-disc system, I 'woulda, coulda, shoula' scooped up as many as I could have grabbed. No two hour reading lesson on "How to Use Your Remote" or other needless technical stuff. I've had it for 3 weeks and NOT ONE FLAW! The other units I've tried have "eaten" CD's & DVD's, refused to play others, frequently 'skipped' over DVD images, or simply been far too complex to use. The best of the others was also made by Samsung, but with the 'tower' speaker/sub-woofer combo it was just too large for use on the boat. But my sister loves it! I enjoy the 'glow in the dark' feature of the remote (but it so simple, I now know the 'touches' by heart). I DO wish it would continue to play a disc when I want to open the tray to add or change one, but I don't think the 'carousel' multi-disc systems have that capability. A small inconvenience. If - - and I have a sense that is a BIG "IF" - - I encounter problems with the system, I'll add another review as I know these are helpful. I was concerned about a system at only $129, but I would happily have paid twice that amount for what I got!
ECB - - Ventura, CA "The Spirit of Troy"
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1) Price-Found it for $100 (plus $26 s/h) on sale online; can't beat the price for a name-brand system with the specs.
2) 600W total power-Sounds great with 5.1 surround-sound movies; though the sub-woofer is the same 100W as the satellites, the sub can be turned up to compensate.
3) Plays burned DVD-/+Rs
4) Component vide/progressive scan DVD playback
5) Controls are simple-I recommend reading the manual to take advantage of all of the features (available online).
6) FM-tuner built-in-However, no AM if you need it.
7) Looks nice and sleak.
CONS:
1) Only one auxillary A/V input-Must switch between VCR and mp3-player/laptop, etc.
2) No digital input-Though I have no use for this right now, it won't be available in the future.
3) Tha main unit itself is rather large-17"W x 17"D x 3"H
SUMMARY:
I bought this unit because I wanted a 5.1 speaker system for the living room without spending a whole lot of money. This has all you need for that purpose from a decent company with a great price. If you are looking for a high-end complete and super-powerful system then this is not for you and you'll likely have to spend lots more. For most movie-viewers, this great system will be worth every dollar.
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I have had this system for a little over a year now, and it rocks! Speaker quality is great, it get loud without distortion. 5 disk is very handy. Plays CDR, CDRW, picture CDs. DVD, DVD-r it is great. Don't pass this up. You won't get a better system for under $200.
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What a hunk of junk! I managed to find this "great system" for under $100 and it's not even worth half that! I guess it would be okay for a teen in his room but do not fool yourself into thinking that this would be a good or even fair home theater system because it is not! I feel guilty even giving this thing one star because it doesn't even deserve it! Take your money and invest it in a system that isn't a piece of crap.
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