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Teufel Cinepaq 4400
Compact Home Cinema System; Components: Centre Speaker, DVD Receiver, Satellite Speakers, …; Newest review: 9/2010 “Likes: unbelievably good spatial imaging; practical set of features; perfectly combined components.” 1 review |
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Philips HTS 9140
Blu-ray System, Compact Home Cinema System, Home Cinema in a Box; Components: iPod Dock, Blu- …; Newest review: 8/2010 “The multitalented, network-capable Philips Ambientsound Soundbar HTS9140 with integrated blu-ray/DVD/CD player, FM receiver, MP3 Link and USB connection looks chic and generates good surround sound … 2 reviews |
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Panasonic SC-BTT262
Blu-ray System, 2.1 System, Compact Home Cinema System; Components: Blu-ray Player, Soundbar, …; Newest review: 4/2011 CNet really liked the Panasonic SC-BTT262 and were surprised by the strong sound it produced considering its nicely compact size. Its small size doesn't mean there's a lack of features …
2 reviews,
17 opinions
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Onkyo HT-S3305
Compact Home Cinema System; Components: Centre Speaker, Satellite Speakers, Subwoofer, Receiver; Newest review: 10/2010 Tech Radar were pleased with the Onkyo HTS-3305 audio system, it delivers a genuine home-cinema audio cheaply. They noted that in the main unit the amp is built into the receiver, rather than into … 2 reviews |
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Panasonic SC-BTT350
Blu-ray System, Compact Home Cinema System; Components: Centre Speaker, Blu-ray Player, …; Newest review: 1/2011
Even though TechRadar bemoaned the lackluster design of this AV system, they still discovered a pretty decent Blu-ray player. Although Panasonic wasn't very generous with connections and the
4 reviews,
15 opinions
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More information at: Expert Reviews, 10/2010 Panasonic SC-BTT350 The first thing to strike us about Panasonic's entry-level home theatre system is how small it is. Despite housing a six-channel amplifier, the main unit is slimmer than most dedicated Blu-ray players. The speakers are tiny too, with both the satellites and the subwoofer dwarfed by competing systems. … to review
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Onkyo HT-BD3315
Compact Home Cinema System, Blu-ray System; Components: Centre Speaker, Blu-ray Player, …; Newest review: 10/2010 "FOR: Flexible spec; swift and sure effects steering; detailed, colourful images. AGAINST: Speakers let it down; motion issues." 1 review |
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Teufel Impaq 4000
Compact Home Cinema System, Home Cinema in a Box; Components: Satellite Speakers, Subwoofer, …; Newest review: 5/2010 “... The processing of the IP 6000 DP basic unit and the loud speakers is at a high quality level, all components were flawlessly processed and display no deficiencies whatsoever. The black high … 3 reviews |
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Sony DAV-F200
Compact Home Cinema System; Components: Centre Speaker, Satellite Speakers, Subwoofer, …; Newest review: 6/2009
“Likes: very good value for money, easy to operate, provides DVD playback in Full HD thanks to its upscaler, very compact, very elegant design. Dislikes: speakers are connected to the subwoofer.”
4 reviews,
6 opinions
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More information at: SFT-Magazin, issue 4/2009 Going, going ... gone! 2.1 all-in-one systems: unpack it, connect it and you’re off! A comparison test of four home theatre systems. In test: Four 2.1 home theatre all-in-one systems were reviewed with one being rated “very good” and three “good”.
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Philips MCD909
Compact Home Cinema System; Components: Pre-Amp, Floorstanding speakers; Newest review: 12/2009
“Likes: vibrant sound; solid almost until stop; high-quality material. Dislikes: remote operation; slightly metallic sounding highs.”
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More information at: HomeElectronics, issue 1/2010 Glowing Tubes The successor of the DVD music system MCD908 is called MCD909. It also works with tube pre-stages and digital amplifiers, but was brought up to date with the latest technological developments. Single Test. Test criteria were sound, handling, features and processing.
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Philips CinemaOne CTS4000
Compact Home Cinema System, Mini Home Cinema System; Components: Satellite Speakers, …; Newest review: 1/2009
“Likes: all features combined in one compact system; good image and decent sound quality; simple installation. Dislikes: weak bass; cannot be used everywhere.”
3 reviews,
2 opinions
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More information at: Tomorrow, issue 10/2008 The UFO has landed Philip’s latest home cinema allrounder CinemaOne combines three devices in one: Audio System, DVD player and iPod Dock. Will this work?
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JVC NX-F3
Compact Home Cinema System; Components: DVD Receiver, Satellite Speakers, Subwoofer; Newest review: 6/2008 “... This system is particularly interesting for those who are looking for a compact system which can be well hidden in any modestly sized living room ...” 6 reviews |
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Denon Smart S-302 Home Cinema System
Compact Home Cinema System, Mini Home Cinema System; Components: DVD Player; Newest review: 3/2008 "... The S-302 is aimed at those who don't have room for six speakers but want the best possible three-channel performance as well as a wide-ranging feature list and refined build quality - … 5 reviews |
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Arcam Solo Movie 5.1
Compact Home Cinema System; Components: DVD Receiver, Receiver, DVD Player; Newest review: 9/2008
“This Arcam model combines ease of use with a flawless DVD picture and excellent sound (particularly the extremely sophisticated and explosive bass deserves praise).”
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More information at: HomeVision, issue 10/2008 Hear you later, Gladiator It disguises itself as a normal DVD player but it rivals a whole squadron of loudspeakers. But does this mean that this elegant lone fighter, the Arcam Solo Movie 5.1, can break into the phalanx of high-quality surround systems? Single Test. Among the test criteria were image quality, features, and operation.
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Samsung HT-X200
Compact Home Cinema System, Home Cinema in a Box; Components: DVD Player; Newest review: 3/2008 "The Samsung HT-X200 is one of the best looking 2.1 home cinema systems we've seen, but although its DVD playback quality is good, it's let down by its slightly sterile audio … 6 reviews |
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Samsung HT-TX715
Compact Home Cinema System; Components: Centre Speaker, Satellite Speakers, Subwoofer, …; Newest review: 8/2008
“What we liked: creative design; good image quality; excellent film sound. What we didn’t like: weaknesses in the subwoofer when playing music.”
2 reviews,
1 opinion
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More information at: CNET.de, 8/2008 Samsung HT-X715 Installing the Samsung HT-X715 home theatre system is no hassle at all, and every film is a real audiovisual experience. Although music reproduction is decent when it comes to mid and high frequencies, the lower frequency levels leave a lot to be desired.
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Harman/Kardon HS 200
Compact Home Cinema System; Components: DVD Receiver, Satellite Speakers, Subwoofer; Newest review: 11/2008 “... Thus voices come over sharply outlined and vividly - in films, good intelligibility speech is important - while complex music pieces are pitched a little too faded.” 4 reviews |
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Panasonic SC-PTX7
Compact Home Cinema System, Home Cinema in a Box; Components: DVD Recorder; Newest review: 11/2007
"... with so many unusual value-adding features on board that amount of cash feels strangely justified, especially if you don't have the space (or permission) to install a full 5.1 setup.
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More information at: digital home, issue 3/2007 The entertainer They should be chic and functional, be able to play CDs in stereo mode as well as DVDs in surround sound, and still deliver an impressive sound despite the low price. That’s asking quite a lot from an all-in-one system (including speakers) for less than 1,000 euros ... Can the new Panasonic SC-PTX7 meet these ambitiously high expectations? Single Test. Test criteria were effectiveness, quality and operation.
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LG Electronics J-10HD
Compact Home Cinema System; Components: Receiver, DVD Player; Newest review: 9/2007 “The LG J-10 HD Jukebox is particularly good for design orientated film and music fans who would like to be able to store their own repertoire of film and music files on an 80 gigabyte hard drive.” 6 reviews |
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Sony HTP-BD3IS
Blu-ray System, Compact Home Cinema System; Components: Blu-ray Player, Satellite Speakers, …; Newest review: 12/2009 "Pros: Satellite speakers are amazingly small and easy to hide. Picture quality is excellent. Sound is much better than expected. Decent connectivity for secondary kit. Cons: System is two … 2 reviews |
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Yamaha HiFi DVX-1000
Compact Home Cinema System; Components: DVD Receiver, Satellite Speakers, Subwoofer; Newest review: 11/2008
While the DVX-1000 commands a premium price, Reg Hardware felt that its wealth of integrated technologies made it worth it. DVD upscaling delivered fine pictures and its focus on music, with built-in
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More information at: Heimkino, issue 6/2008 All-round happiness. The desire to have a powerful home theatre system in your living room is often dampened by the amount it space it takes up and the substantial furniture rearrangement needed. Depending upon your own audio needs, you will ultimately need to integrate five or even seven loudspeakers, plus a subwoofer, into your home. Is there not an easier way? Yamaha has the solution. Single Test. Test criteria were picture (sharpness, brightness, colours), sound (surround, stereo), laboratory (video, audio) and practice (features, operation, processing).
Product information and further reviews
What kind of sound are you into? HomeVision 7/2008 - Sound-bar, 2.1 DVD system or a 5.1 DVD receiver with speakers and a subwoofer: a wide variety of models are frolicking around in the 500 euro category with one aim in mind: maximum sound on a minimal budget. Which one is the best for you? Review details: Three surround systems were reviewed with two being rated “very good” and one “good”. Test criteria were sound, features and practical use.
A review of the Sony BRAVIA DAV-F200 Home Theatre sempre audio.at 6/2009 - Most of the time you don’t need a fully-fledged home theatre system. For a lot of users, factors such as compact dimensions, fast and easy set-up and, of course, a sleek design count more than being able to use all the possible functions to the absolute max by selecting individual components. This is because compact systems also offer extensive features and mean you don’t have to make any sacrifices even when it comes to quality (if you pick the right system that is).
Bar none Video-HomeVision 2/2009 - Even Philips is getting ready to give television an acoustic and functional leg up, dubbing its system the ‘Sound Bar DVD Home Entertainment’. ... Review details: Single Test. Among the test criteria were image quality (brightness, colour, sharpness ...), sound quality (BD/DVD, music, TV sound ...) and features (connections, range of media, hardware ...).
All-round happiness. HiFi Test 3/2008 - The desire to have a powerful home theatre system in your living room is often dampened by the amount it space it takes up and the substantial furniture rearrangement needed. Depending upon your own audio needs, you will ultimately need to integrate five or even seven loudspeakers, plus a subwoofer, into your home. Is there not an easier way? Yamaha has a solution ... Review details: Single Test. Among the test criteria were picture, sound and practice.
Surround sound marvel Guter Rat 1/2006 - The latest compact systems only have two front speakers and a bass box. But do they also produce that real cinema sound? Review details: Three compact systems were tested and rated from “outstanding” to “recommendable”.
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In the past, in order to recreate the experience of being in the cinema at home, there were four things you needed; a DVD player with digital out, a Dolby Digital surround sound receiver, a set of 5.1 speakers and a big screen TV or projector. At the moment the prices of big screen TVs have come down in price so as to make them available for almost anyone who wants one. And it is not just the price that has shrunk. Miniaturisation of components has meant that the sound components and the DVD player can now be unified into one box that is smaller than either of the two older units. There has also been development in the speaker world and this has afforded us the possibility of recreating the effect of a 5.1 surround sound speaker set from only two speakers. Manufacturers claim that with the speakers positioned right, the sound waves will bounce off the walls of the room and totally surround the listener. Some systems offer first class picture quality and sound good enough to fool a number of reviewers in blind tests. For such systems though, you are looking to spend around seven hundred pounds or more. However, if space is at a premium and style is what you are after, such a device can be just what you are looking for.
