Koss C220 DVD/Receiver Home Theater System

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Product Details

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• Product Dimensions: 17 x 12.8 x 3.2 inches ; 26 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 31 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000632G2
• Item model number: C220
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (46 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #58,113 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 18, 2002

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

This snazzy combination DVD player and receiver turns your TV into an instant home theater with 200 total watts of power and Dolby Digital, Dolby DTS, and Dolby Pro-Logic decoder compatibility for optimal audio excitement.

Video Features
The Koss C220 200-watt DVD-Receiver Combo with Speaker System sports a multi-disc DVD player that plays MP3/CDR/CDRW discs, a 4x fast-forward and fast-reverse mode, a looping function (for repeating scenes over and over), and onscreen Active Navigation and menu control, among other features.

Audio Features
With a 50-watt subwoofer as anchor, this system features a 200-watt Dolby Digital-ready receiver, a full array of speakers for its DTS surround-sound output, a Dolby Digital 5.1 decoder, Dolby DTS, and Dolby Pro-Logic outputs. For music, the player features programmable memory and other automated features, and there's also an AM-FM tuner and 5.1, 3.1, and 3D stereo functions.

Other Features
In addition to one coaxial output, two audio inputs, one S-Video output, and two composite video outputs, this system comes with a nice little color-coordinated remote.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

108 of 108 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great System At A Low Price, August 16, 2002

By	Warren Bowery (NW Ohio, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The C220 is our first DVD player. We decided to purchase the Koss system since we could get a complete system with Dolby Digital 5.1 sound for not a lot more than a basic DVD player would have cost.

Setup was very fast and easy, although the right and left front speaker wires could be longer. Wire for the rear surround speakers was plenty long.

The first DVD we played was "Jurassic Park III." My brother-in-law was with us for the system's premiere, as was his German shepherd. When the movie started and the Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound kicked in, the dog looked around in panic and then bolted from the room! After we stopped laughing, we watched the movie. My brother-in-law noted that this was the first time he had watched a VHS tape or DVD where he could hear every word of the soundtrack. This is likely due to the C220's adjustable "Dynamic Range Control" (DRC), which acts like a variable audio compressor. On the video side, the picture quality was excellent.

Since we purchased this system just recently, I cannot comment on its long-term reliability, etc.

The sound from this system is very impressive, especially for such a low price. While the Koss C220 won't satisfy audiophiles seeking a 100% authentic theater experience in their home, it's performance will certainly delight the vast majority of people. Speaking as a 17-year veteran band director and music teacher, the Koss C220's performance gets a big "thumbs up" from me!

69 of 71 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Sound at a Great Price, June 28, 2002

By	"kdkitch" (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma United States) - See all my reviews

This Koss DVD Home Theater is everything and more for the price. It came in 2 days, only took me 30 minutes to get hooked up. The instructions were good and everything was color coded to make it even easier. The only confusing part was how to hook up cable/satellite. The remote is a bit complicated, but only due to so many features. The sound is great. I watched James Taylor Live at the Beacon Theater on DVD and scrolled through all of the sound options, like Live, Performance Hall, Stage, etc. Each option gave a whole different feel and the speakers really did perform. I am going to suggest this system to my relatives who are not big audiophiles, but want good sound for their movies etc. Overall a great deal.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Bang For The Buck!, August 16, 2002

By	Jeremy John Christopher (Flagstaff, AZ United States) - See all my reviews

I paid [$$$] for this system and am amazed at what I got. The sleek looking system came quickly, and was extremely easy to set up. All of the wires were clearly labeled and, contrary to other reviewers, the sound of the speakers is not tinny. I just watched Lord of the Rings last night, and couldn't tell the difference between the theater and my house. As a matter of fact, I think my house sounded better. Everything (including a tuner) is in one unit and actually freed up a tremendous amount of space in my entertainment center. I would highly recommend this unit!