Samsung HT-Q45 XM Ready Five-Disc DVD Changer Home Theater System (5.1 Channel)

by Samsung

Product Details

• Item Weight: 34.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 35 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000F784UQ
• Item model number: HT-Q45
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #118,741 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Samsung HT-Q45 home-theater system delivers 800 watts of big audio power through 5.1 channels, enhanced by Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, and DTS decoders. This full-featured unit offers the convenience of a five-disc changer, as well as improved USB host play, which enables you to plug and play your favorite portable digital devices without the nuisance of loading software.

Of course, this convenience is all accented by the DVD player's impressive progressive scan technology. The player supports loads of audio and video formats, such as MP3, WMA, MPEG (video), DivX, JPEG (photo files), and general audio support. Forget about the need to burn CDs or DVDs to enjoy music and video clips. The HT-Q45 gives you all the playback options you need so you can sit back and enjoy all your favorite media files, no matter what the format.

The HT-Q45 goes a step beyond the HT-Q40 -- this system is XM Radio ready. With the HT-Q45 and your subscription to XM radio, you will be able to enjoy satellite radio service in CD quality sound. With the superior audio of Samsung and the static-free reception of satellite broadcasts, radio takes on a whole new dimension. This is the ultimate in complete home theater experience.

The DVD player's smooth progressive scan eliminates even the slightest hint of blur or distortion, and brings new realism to DVD movies and DVD video selections. Samsung doesn't scrimp on audio quality either. The HT-Q45 features a wide center channel for improved dialogue performance, four satellite speakers, a subwoofer, and universal speaker connectors for a simple set up. Connectivity is robust, too. Terminals include a component video out, composite video out, optical digital input, headphone jack, mic jack, and two audio inputs (auxiliary 1 and 2). Plus, you can control it all from the comfort of your couch with the included remote control. Watch your fill of movies and videos without having to change discs. The only reason you'll want to get up is to grab another bowl of popcorn. Samsung's is ready to indulge your movie nights with this outstanding five-disc DVD changer home-theater system.

Note: This system does not include the Connect-N-Play antenna to receive XM programming.

What's in the Box
HT-Q45 home theater receiver, two front speakers, two rear speakers, center speaker, subwoofer, remote control, video cable, FM antenna, and user's manual.

Product Description

Samsung's versatile HT-Q45 Home Theater Audio System delivers 800 watts of audio power through 5.1 channels, enhanced by Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic and DTS decoders. The fullfeatured unit offers the convenience of a 5-disc changer, as well as improved USB Host Play, which lets you plug and play your portable digital devices without loading software - all enhanced by progressive scan technology. Virtually every video format is supported, including MPEG, MP3, DivX, WMA, and JPEG. Switching between every component and program is a breeze, thanks to Samsung's on-screen menu and remote! It's also XM satellite radio-ready. And for a sleeker decor, add an optional wireless rear channel system.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

40 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Surprising Missing Feature!, April 26, 2006

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D. Ludwig (Draper, UT) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung HT-Q45 XM Ready Five-Disc DVD Changer Home Theater System (5.1 Channel) (Electronics)

I thought I had researched this unit pretty well before purchasing. The feature set is amazing for the price. In fact, for those of you like me that are using an audio system and/or DVD player more than just a couple of years old, check out what you may have been missing for cool features like: AV Sync (ability to perfectly synchronize audio/video); reading/playing of music from your USB connected MP3 player; rotation of images when viewing photos; quick display of time remaining in movie; easy access to hidden bonus material; dynamic range compression for enhanced late night listening when trying not to disturb others; and more. But here is the surprising, in fact down right incredible missing feature: No tone controls of any kind; no treble; no bass; no eq other than presets which only work in stereo mode and are just a guessing game since there is no indication anywhere, not even in the manual, as to what frequency adjustment curve is being applied. For TV or DVD surround sound viewing, forget it...you just can not boost the tweeters no matter how badly you may want to do so! It never even occurred to me to check for such a basic feature in an audio receiver!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good unit for the price., January 22, 2007

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The Badger (Fort Worth, TX, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Samsung HT-Q45 XM Ready Five-Disc DVD Changer Home Theater System (5.1 Channel) (Electronics)

I purchased this unit yesterday to accompany my 46" Samsung DLP TV. The unit looks slick, is easy to connect, and the speakers are compact. Another reviewer mentioned lack of the ability to control treble/bass. I thought that was odd as well, and kept it in mind as I perused all other home theater options at the store. Lo and behold, I found that almost none had such ability. Further control of the sound is unlikely unless you purchase higher-quality components.

Having said that, I think the HT-Q45 sounds good. You can use the "effect" button to switch among different "sounds," i.e. "stereo," "movie," etc. And they seem appropriate for each selection.

Bottom line - this is a sub-$300 home theater system in a box that met or exceeded my expectations in all areas. I'm happy with the purchase. Of course, if you have a Samsung TV like me, I think it behooves you to take an even closer look so you can control your TV with the same remote.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars A little disappointed, December 8, 2006

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Christopher Kowaleski (Auburn, New York USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung HT-Q45 XM Ready Five-Disc DVD Changer Home Theater System (5.1 Channel) (Electronics)

The user above had a great review. I bought this system after researching home theaters for quite some time. I decided on this one because of the price ([...] rebate at the store I purchased this). The receiver does not have an S-Video input, which was a little disappointing since I don't have a HDTV. As the other user noted, this system does not have the ability to adjust the tones, which is shocking. I also found this system very buggy. In fact, I'm returning mine for a new one today. After only 2 weeks of having this, when powering up the system there is a machine grinding noise that only goes away after powering down the system and restarting it. Also, I've noticed a high pitch ring from certain dvds in the receiver (not through the speakers). The remote seems buggy also. You have the option to control the receiver or TV with the remote. At times, it just won't work (no lights display when pressing buttons). You need to reselect either TV or RECEIVER to get it working again. It also is lacking the feature to return to the previous station you were viewing. This system is average at best, if that.