LG LHB977 1000-Watt Blu-ray Disc Home Theater In a Box

by LG

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.9 x 16.9 x 14.9 inches ; 63.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 64 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0026NSXJY
• Item model number: LHB977
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (54 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #20,996 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

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  Electronics > Home Audio & Theater > Home Theater Systems > DVD Home Theater

• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 15, 2005

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

From the Manufacturer Home entertainment is about to get better--a lot better. LG hometheater isn't just about the speakers. It's about music on demand, instant access to movies, TV episodes and online content and a better viewing experience--whenever you want, as often as you want. When you have an LG Network Blu-ray Home Theater System you get more than a premiere audio system--you get NetCast Entertainment Access with streaming services like PandoraInternet Radio and Netflix instant-streaming (requires subscription). And it's all direct to your TV with a broadband connection. It's a home theater experience with near limitless possibilities.

Features and Technology Entertainment on tap The end of "there's nothing on." NetCast Entertainment Access lets you stream instant, and virtually endless, entertainment direct to your TV from the Internet--no computer required. (Learn more) Looks as good as it sounds The attractive Tower Speakers not only offer you a broader spectrum of audio, but they're a great looking addition to your living room. Get Connected Two HDMI connections allow users to hook up multiple high-def sources, such as cable boxes and gaming systems, in no time. Enjoy it at its best Why would you want anything but the best picture possible? Make the most of your HDTV. Blu-ray disc playback delivers exceptional Full HD 1080p video and audio performance. (Learn more) Sound that fits the moment Hear movies, sports and video games the way they are meant to be heard. Advanced Audio Processing delivers the ideal sound settings for whatever programming you enjoy. Don't just hear it. Feel it. Great picture needs great sound. With Pure HD Audio Performance, you can hear Full HD in all its glory. Making old just like new No need to go out and replace your old DVD collection. Even traditional DVDs look better on Blu-ray with Standard DVD Up-Scaling. (Learn more) Plug in and rock out. We make it easy to tap into the tunes you love most. The Direct iPod Dock lets you connect, charge and control your iPod or iPhone directly. Memories on the big screen Want to view a highlight reel of your family vacation in the comfort of your living room? You can with USB 2.0 Media Host. (Learn more)

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Learn More

	NetCast Entertainment Access Now buying a Network Home Theater System from LG means access to virtually endless entertainment and services directly from the Internet. Want to watch your favorite action flick? With NetCast Entertainment Access and an Internet connection, you can choose an onscreen service and enjoy content in moments. It really is that simple. Watch what you want, when you want it with no need for a computer. This is the future of entertainment and it's available through LG now.
	YouTube Now you can watch everything on YouTube right in your living room TV. Blu-ray players with NetCast give you unlimited, direct access to the millions of Web videos available through YouTube, whenever you want them. All you need is an active Internet connection. Watch that one fellow making a fool of himself over and over and...
	Pandora Imagine if there was a radio station that only played music you liked, and even introduced you to music it thought would fit your tastes? Well, that radio is a reality on the Internet and NetCast lets you tune in whenever you want, free of charge. Thousands upon thousands of songs are there to take the guesswork out of play lists.
	CinemaNow Now Hollywood's latest hits can be viewed any time you want. With CinemaNow, LG consumers can get instant access to pay-per-view movies from major studios directly to any LG Network Blu-ray Home Theater System. Find major release titles, along with broadcast and cable television programs. The entire premium content catalog can be browsed directly and selections watched instantly. CinemaNow and LG have redefined what can be expected of digitally available entertainment.
	Netflix: Unlimited Viewing Make the most of the extensive offerings on Netflix. Users with a subscription can sit back and enjoy unlimited instant access to over 12,000 choices of Netflix movies and TV episodes* streamed directly to your TV set. *Netflix subscription required and sold separately. Most Movies and TV episodes appear in standard definition and many selections are not new releases.

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The Best Picture This next generation optical disc format brings you the highest Full HD 1080p experience. That means it allows you to get the best picture quality available from your HDTV and even improves old DVDs with 1080p up-scaling, improving standard DVD picture quality so they look their best in Full HD.

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The Best Capabilities Blu-ray utilizes the latest laser technology, offering up to 5 times the digital capacity of traditional DVDs. More space means more room for cool features and extra content.

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Pure HD Audio Performance Supports Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD Advanced Digital Out technologies for an uncompressed, next-generation audio experience.

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Standard DVD Up-Scaling It's not just Blu-ray discs that look great on a Blu-ray player. Standard DVD Up-Scaling delivers exceptional image quality from standard DVDs to near full HD picture quality. That means even your older movies and shows look better on an LG Blu-ray player.

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USB 2.0 Media Host Bring your digital library to life on your television with USB 2.0 Media Host. View the family photos, watch videos and listen to music from USB storage devices.

Product Description

LG's NetCast Interface lets you easily access a vast array of internet content. This model comes with two tower speakers.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

45 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Value, Great Product, September 2, 2009

By	S. Johnson "History Buff" (Naperville, IL United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: LG LHB977 1000-Watt Blu-ray Disc Home Theater In a Box (Electronics)

I was looking to buy a surround sound system for my HDTV I purchased last year. First I was looking for an audio/video receiver (Yamaha, Onkyo, etc), but when I looked at adding speakers I kept choking on the price. I wasn't excited about buying a home theatre in a box, but I decided to check them out. I ran across this system and it had everything I was looking for, plus more.

First, the system worked right out of the box and setup was straightforward.

5.1 Surround- I'm not an audiophile, but far as I'm concerned the sound is great. It definitely enhances the viewing experience.

Blu-Ray Player-I wasn't planning on getting a Blu-ray player (I figured I would wait for the prices to drop), but the price was right for this system. The picture looks great on my 1080P Samsung TV. I have a minor complaint that it doesn't remember where you stopped while watching a movie. For example, if you switch to the main menu to access the player settings it will start at the beginning of the disc when you go back.

Netflix-This is the feature that convinced me to purchase the system. Setup was flawless and picture quality is good. The available movies for streaming are somewhat limited (generally older and less popular movies), but we've watched many more movies on Netflix than Blu-Ray. You select what movies to add to your "instant" queue on a computer and then they are available for selection in the Netflix menu.

Pandora Internet Radio-I didn't know anything about Pandora until I bought the system, but now I love it. You setup an account on a computer and then select the type of music you like. On the LHB 977 you can then play the "radio stations" you've setup on your computer.

Youtube-When I purchased the system it did not have Youtube, however I recently received a firmware upgrade with Youtube and CinemaNow. As you would expect from Youtube the picture quality is not great and videos can be choppy.

CinemaNow- Firmware upgrade brought this feature in. I haven't used it since I have Netflix.

USB Input-You can put MP3s on a USB drive and play them on the LHB977. The LHB 977 music player is very basic. Since it doesn't read MP3 file tags it cannot organize the music by artist, album, genre, etc. I'm hoping LG will upgrade this feature with a firmware download because I would use this feature more often. You can also look at photos via the USB drive, but I haven't tried this feature.

IPOD docking station- I don't own an IPOD so I can't comment.

Inputs-There is more than enough inputs for me. I have my HD cable box connected via HDMI (leaving one still available) and my VCR with RCA plugs. My only complaint is selecting the inputs. You have to cycle through each input one at a time. It would be nice to select the inputs by using the TV menu.

FM/AM Radio-I hooked the antennas up since they were in the box, but I didn't buy the system for standard radio. Honestly the reception is pretty poor right behind my TV stand and I'm not willing to put the antennas somewhere to get good reception.

REMOTE- I don't really use it. I realized quickly that I needed a Universal remote to control all my components.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Diggin on Blu-Ray and HDMI, September 16, 2009

By	the Paul G. (East TN) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: LG LHB977 1000-Watt Blu-ray Disc Home Theater In a Box (Electronics)

I searched at brick and motor stores and on-line and bought this LG unit for several reasons.
1. I have several LG products and like the quality and features
2. My new HDMI 1080 TV is LG- I was hoping that the remotes would be cross compatible (they are to an extent)
3. I want as few devices to deal with so having Blu-ray and an HDMI amp and switcher all in one is great.

The setup is easy and comes with almost everything you need. I replaced a sony DVD amp combo and the rear speaker cables with the LG are a little short. However unlike some systems with proprietary speaker connections this is just bare wire so replacing it with speaker wire is no problem. The quality of the picture and sound are great. The internet features are easy to use and setup and are allot of fun-We have been catching up on all the TV shows we don't get that are series offered on netflix.

Some minor drawbacks
1. It does not default to the last input used. (If you have a disc in it always assumes you want to watch the disc. Maybe there will be a software update for that.
2. The remote does not allow for programing of devices. It allows you to turn the TV on and off but not mute the sound on the TV ?
3. Some people don't like the blue glow around the volume knob-the night mode allows you to turn this off however.
4. ipod works great with audio and shows your playlists and songs but no video. This may be an Apple thing. You need to plug an AV cable into the TV and select a different input. Kinda clunky.

These are minor in my opinion and do not decrease my enjoyment of this product. I highly recommend this unit. Oh and it was delivered a day earlier than promised.

23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Still Waiting...& Redeemed, October 30, 2009

By	B. Pierre "The Writer" (Earth) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: LG LHB977 1000-Watt Blu-ray Disc Home Theater In a Box (Electronics)

So I'll get right to it. Amazon has always done right be me in the past, and this review isn't so much about Amazon.com as it is about LG. Nevertheless, I'm still a little thrown off by the experience I'm presently having. The setup was easy. It didn't take me any more than 30 minutes to set everything up and get things going, seeming I've had a LG system in the past. The inputs in the back are exactly what I need, so nothing wrong there. The only problem I'm currently having with the system is the subwoofer has little to no power to it. I'm very experienced with Audio systems, so I disconnected and reconnected the subwoofer's wires and rechecked the system's volume and the volume of each speaker connection. At 6db for my surround sound speakers, you can hear everything in that register. On my previous LG system, the subwoofer at 6db was able to vibrate all the wall fixtures...and the volume was set no greater than 12. However, with this system, I could barely hear anything coming from the subwoofer during the speaker setup test. To make sure I wasn't crazy, I played 'Lord of the Rings' and 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen' at some of the loudest points of each film. Any audiophile will tell you those films boast some of the most dynamic sound designs and demands. I had to turn the volume up to level 15-20 just to feel something. Keep in mind, on my previous LG system, that volume level would have gotten me evicted. I played around with it for a quite some time, trying to make sure I didn't forget anything. Unfortunately, I had to return it today--just 48 hours after opening the box.
I'll save all of you some heartache, right now. If you EVER speak to LG, please keep in mind that their customer service ABSOLUTELY sucks! Their products are great, but the representatives are mindless idiots, reading scripts from a computer screen half a world away from here! There's no empathy or connection with the representatives because it's just a job for them. How is this different from most companies right now? IT ISN'T! But, when a customer is speaking about the technical aspects of a system and you don't understand what the hell that customer is saying, just say so without treating the customer like he/she is frakkin idiot!
But, I thank GOD for Amazon's return policy. I UPS-ed the system back to Amazon and I'm waiting on my replacement. I'm praying that the next system is fully operational without any defects. When it gets here, I WILL have a better review for the system. Stay tuned...

11/4/09; It's a few days after I returned the malfunctioning LG system to Amazon.com, and they've issued a replacement for it. Looking at the inconvenience this little problem has caused, a good guy at Amazon to whom I give great BIG UPS named Jeramy W. helped me out by overnighting the package. I can say even more about a Jennifer working for Amazon who said she'll be handling all followups after the system is delivered to make sure everything is continuously in working order. The system will be here tomorrow. Again, I have to compliment Amazon on their customer service. These guys have made sure that my situation is resolved in a very timely manner--a compliment I'm unable to extend to LG's customer service department.
When everything is connected tomorrow, I'll post an updated score. Cool?...

11/6/09; So everything turned out exactly as I thought it would. The system, for lack of a better word, is perfect. The subwoofer is wonderful, and I never thought I would ever hear a more perfectly balanced HTiB system than my last one, but I stand corrected.

To TecmoSuperBowl, get the system...trust me!