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6 Aug
Zoombox Zoom Box DVD Home Entertainment Projector Theater + Bonus Carrying Bag Includes Bonus Carrying Bag!
Customer Review: basically a toy for kids
this product serves a purpose-it projects dvds onto screens or walls, but the image is poor and fuzzy, so much so my daughter returned it without using it…..basically not usable, except for kids under 8 who may not object to the poor image. A toy only.
Customer Review: Zoombox Rocks!
I purchased this latest Zoombox as a Christmas gift for my daughter who is a third grade teacher. My previous experiences with this product is through work. I have purchased two of these for my boss, who as well as an engineering company also has a non-profit organization, and uses Powerpoint presentations to show different groups and organizations the accomplishments and future plans of the non-profit. The non-profit builds and supports schools and a medical clinic in Haiti as well as miscellaneous other projects in undeveloped countries. My boss is totally non-computer oriented but has been able to easily use this product many times. He left one of the Zoomboxes in Haiti with one of the non-profit employees to use for classes and presentations. The best thing about the Zoombox is that it works quite well for our needs and is relatively inexpensive unlike other similar products which are costly and which have very expensive replacement parts (such as lenses that cost several hundred dollars).HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS - LOTS OF USES!
4 Aug
JVC THS11 DVD Digital Home Theater System TH-S11 is an MP3/JPEG playable stylish Theater System with progressive scan compatibility and quick start of DVD playback.PRODUCT FEATURES:VFP (Video Fine Processor);Variable Search / Slow (Forward/Reverse);Resume Function;6-Step Zoom-Up (Jpeg 2-Step);Magnetically shielded front/center speakers;Digital Direct Progressive Scan Output for smooth and high-resolution pictures;DVD-RAM playback;Ultra-High Performance One-Chip AV Decoder;DVD Express Play Start shows the first scene quickly;192kHz/24-bit audio D/A converter for reproduction of high quality audio;12-bit/108kHz Video D/A converter;Wall-mountable front/center/surround speakers;All channel stereo mode;Slim 15 cm subwoofer;Multi-Brand TV & VCR Remote Control with sliding lid - for easy, integrated control.
Customer Review: great for a small room
This is the first purchase of a digital Home Theater System for me, so I cannot compare. But it sounds pretty good in my 20×20 library.
The price is right!
3 Aug
Denon S102 DVD Home Theater System Denon’s S-302 and S-102 are the next-generation of the company’s original S-Series models, the popular S-301 and S-101. The new models maintain the same compact form factor with minor cosmetic differences to the speakers. Both however, offer significant feature and convenience enhancements. Most notably, Denon has packed both models with advanced technologies that dramatically enhance both sound and video quality. For example, the S-102 will scale content from its built-in DVD player up to 1080p, outputting it via HDMI. For enhanced audio performance, the new S-Series models feature Audyssey Bass-XT and Dynamic EQ for greater bass response from the included subwoofer (which is 20% smaller than previous designs).
Customer Review: Great concept, but…
The Denon S-102 is a great system: It has everything you could want in an attractive, simple, and easy to set-up, package. It plays AM/FM, CDs and DVDs, and the sound is amazing. However, for close to a thousand dollars, one would expect a certain level of quiet in the speakers when switching between functions and low-level DVD watching. Thinking I had a lemon (that made noise), I had a new one shipped to me. But the problem was still there - a ‘fluttering’ sound coming from the subwoofer that could best be described a combination of distortion and electrical static. Needless to say, I returned both units. I am in the process of looking for a replacement, perhaps of another brand…
Customer Review: Simply the best!
High quality, beautiful picture and awesome sound. The Denon S102 is perfect for the person looking for the absolute best without all the clutter of a 5.1 system and the old looking equipment still on the market today. I am the type of person that researches extensively befor investing into somthing and this system fits my needs perfectly. I paired it up with a Samsung LN-T 4071 and I wanted a clean look to mount on a wall with no wires, stands or a stack of recievers, dvd player vcr etc.. We watch mostly movies dvds and I can honestly say the sound quality rivals that of my 5.1 polk system that was twice the cost. Easy setup took about 15 minuites including taking it out of the box. The first thing you will notice when puting it together is how simple and easy it is and how much attention to detail went into this system. Well worth the cost. In this case less is more… much more.
2 Aug
Elitesceens 99-Inch Manual Pull Down Home Theater Screen Elite Screens is a company specializing in projection screens of different types and sizes, including electric, manual pull-down, tripod-portable, and fixed frame screens. The company manufactures standard-size electric screens for all applications, including home cinema, business, and education.PRODUCT FEATURES:Manual 99″ projection screen;1: 1 standard AV format;Screen size 73″ x 73″;Black masking borders;View size 70″ x 70″;Matte white/gain 1.0.
Customer Review: Great buy!
I am very happy with this product for the money I paid and the result I got in return. I have it installed in my bed room and I project from 12′ and it projects to 70″ x 40″ and talking of high def .. Its just wonderful and you gain 1.1 on your screen.
The only thing which bothered me was the size as (in width); so if you are looking to hook it into the beams for stronger support, beams are usually 12″ apart so If you got the hook into one hook, the other hook will be few inches short, lets say 3/4 inches .. I got over it by installing decorative chandelier chains. It actually looks very nice and my wife didn’t hate it ..
Bottom line, Its a great buy and I have suggested almost all my friends who owns projectors or thinking of getting one. If I may add, do not forget to get free projector mount when you buy this screen. Customer service was great and they shipped my projector mount even before they received serial number of the projector screen from me as par the promotion advertisement..
Thinking of getting one in this price range — go for it, two thumbs up ..
2 Aug
Sony DAV-HDX501W Bravia 5-Disc Home Theater System with HDMI connectivity Watch movies, listen to your entire music collection and play XM® satellite radio with the DAV-HDX501W Bravia theater system. And with the touch of a button on the included remote, Bravia Theater Sync lets you manage select Sony HDMI components quickly and effortlessly. You can also enjoy simplified integration of portable music players and other optional Digital Media Port (DMP) accessories with the DMP and front-mounted connections that enhance audio with Digital Signal Processing. The DAV-HDX501 even features a five DVD/CD changer that upscales standard 480p DVDs to 1080i resolution (requires compatible television). In addition to playing a wide range of music sources, the DAV-HDX501W boasts automatic calibration that delivers optimal sound from speakers, no matter where they are placed. As a leader in products with HDMI connectivity, Sony has created Bravia Theater Sync to go beyond simple audio and video transmission. When combined with Bravia Theater Sync-ready Bravia televisions and other Sony audio and video products, in addition to audio and video transmission, control functions will be transmitted via the HDMI cable. With “one touch play,” operations that took several steps have been reduced to one. Press the Play button on the remote, watch the audio and/or the video components turn on and then the Bravia television turns on and switches to the correct video input.
Customer Review: Average
Picked one from local Sams club for 477. In my view this is below average home theatre system.
1. Not so many connections. It should be 1080P/24 and should have HDMI in. Then only you can connect any BD / HD player or PS3 for high quality sound.
2. Sound is fine but not many controls. Not so friendly Remote or on-screen display. Should have EQ displayed at least.
3. Bravia synchronization, Wireless speakers and iPOD doc are nice features I fell for. Anyway spent 3 hours to unpack, install & Learn. I wish to adjust with this system since I do not have much time to return / exchange.
I advise to go for a better BD/HD home theatre system even if you need to wait for. Do not care much for Bravia synchronization though the feature is nice.
Customer Review: Very Nice System
I bought the HDX 501W and Im very happy with the sound and picture quality. (It is also compatable with a Blu Ray Player.) It upscales all of my older dvd’s to look new again. However…a few of my older rewrite dvds are not compatable with this player. Set up took me about 3.5 hours and is very simple. Follow the owners manual step by step. Concert dvd’s sound amazing! You can hear every note with a clarity that is similar to being there live. Before buying this system I had purchased a 5.1 Panasonic with wireless speakers and it was horrible. I returned it and found the Sony Bravia to be my new favorite addition to my home. Great system for the price. I love it.
2 Aug
Onkyo TX-SR505S 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver (Silver) Experience serious Home Theater with stunning versatility with the Onkyo TX-SR505. With the TX-SR505’s HDMI transport enabling pass-thru sources up to 1080p and component video supporting 720p and 1080i sources, this A/V receiver is a fine investment for those who want the best of what’s available today. With 2 HDMI inputs and one output, the TX-SR505 is the perfect complement for high-definition displays and media. The TX-SR505 will effortlessly transport and enable HD broadcasts and gaming with HDMI as the video conduit. The onboard codecs reproduce 6.1 or 7.1 surround sounds. Dynamic Power - 180 W (3 ohms, 1 ch), 160 W (4 ohms, 1 ch) and 100 W (8 ohms, 1 ch) Damping Factor - 60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 ohms) Frequency Response - 5 Hz-100 kHz Ton Control - 50 Hz (Bass) and 20 kHz (Treble) Non-scaling Configuration Tone Control for Front L/R Channels 4 Composite Video Inputs and 2 Outputs 2 Audio Inputs and Outputs Late Night Mode Digital Upsampling 3 Mode Display Dimmer 1/4-inch Headphone Jack Sleep Timer via Remote Battery-Free Memory Backup Aluminum Front Panel Dimensions - Width 17 1/8 x Height 5 7/8 x 14 13/16 inches (435×150x377mm) Weight - 20.9 pounds (9.5 kg)
Customer Review: Beware before buying Audio equipment from Amazon!!!
Reconsider buying a audio product from Amazon!!!! Amazon will take returns for 30 days, if something goes wrong after 30 days, you must deal with the Manufacturer. The Onkyo TX-SR505 that I bought broke down after six weeks, I only used it five or six times. I contacted Onkyo, the only way to repair the unit is to send it to a service center. In order to send a receiver to the service center, the cost is $75! I recommend buying from your local Best Buy or Circuit City or other retailer. I would also recommend spending a few more dollars and get a better receiver. I love Amazon, but not for Audio equipment!!!!!
Customer Review: Great bargain
This is a very good receiver for the money, has top notch amplifiers with plenty of power, and pleasing, useful, sound fields. The HCMI pass though is somewhat of a gimmick, so don’t but it for that reason, also I was unable to get the Audyssey speaker set up to work, as you seem to have to have a 7.1 speakers configuration hooked up to make it work properly, I only have a 5 speaker set up, and I had to set up my speakers manually using a sound meter. I am happy with the product though, sound quality on TV, Radio and CD’s are all excellent and smooth. The tuner picks up all the stations I like to listen to. It took about 24 hours of burn in time for the amps to start sounding smooth though, I got kinda worried at first, but they sound smooth and detailed now, as good, if not better than my previous Denon Receiver. Which to me seems to be the only other choice in a receiver like this. If my HD requirements become more robust or new technology becomes attractive to me, I may have to opt for a more sophisticated receiver in the future, but for right now its fine, and I am very pleased with the looks, technology and quality of this machine.
31 Jul
Boston Acoustics HS 225 Multi-purpose home theater speaker Midnight video-shielded * bass-reflex (ported) enclosure * frequency response 80-25,000 Hz * 8-ohm impedance * sensitivity 89 dB *
29 Jul
Sony DAV-HDX266 Bravia 5-Disc Home Theater System with HDMI connectivity The Sony DAV-HDX266 home theater system comes with an integrated five DVD/CD changer, offering high performance and ease of use. The DAV-DX266 offers a Digital Media Port for connectivity to various portable devices. Plus, with its auto calibration feature, configuring the 5.1 ch. speakers to create an optimum sound field for your listening environment is automatic. HDMITM Output, with 1080i upscaling of DVD media, reads the data on a standard DVD at 480P and upscales the video resolution to 1080i on your compatible TV. This allows for you to enjoy the best in video performance while delivering digital video and audio over one simple cable. As a leader in products with HDMI connectivity, Sony has created Bravia Theater Sync to go beyond simple audio and video transmission. When combined with Bravia Theater Sync-ready Bravia televisions and other Sony audio and video products, in addition to audio and video transmission, control functions will be transmitted via the HDMI cable. With “one touch play,” operations that took several steps have been reduced to one. Press the Play button on the remote, watch the audio and/or the video components turn on and then the Bravia television turns on and switches to the correct video input.
Customer Review: Sony DAV-HDX266 Bravia
A fantastic product. Sounds good with movies, music or just the television. I bought this at Sam’s Club for $289.00. I highly recommend this system. I am picky about sound and this was better then anything else I had tried in that price range.
27 Jul
Sanus HTB4 Glass Base Home Theater/Box Speaker Stands True audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts know that Audio/Video furniture and loudspeaker supports must not only be beautiful, in reality they must enhance the performance of the Audio/Video system. No company has paid more attention to the all-important technological details than Sanus Systems.
Customer Review: be aware!
I was not totally satisfied with this product. I have assembled 100’s it items at home before but still the assembly of this one was quite confusing. The major source of disappointment was the way the stand looks once assemebled. Once completely assmembled, the glass base of the stand doesn’t sit parallel to the floor, rather it slopes towards the front, making the entire stand look quite awkward. None of the pictures on the box or in the assemebly instructions clearly show this. So I had to struggle with it for while, trying to figure out what I was doing “wrong”. (why it won’t sit flat with the floor). Finally called the customer support only to be told that the “slopped base” was by design. So be aware of this
Customer Review: excellent stand, lousy instructions!
Very sturdy and beautiful stands- several different ways to mount speakers, both bottom and back mounts. However, the assembly instructions leave a lot to be desired. Read the written instructions and look at the diagram in the back and you’ll be able to figure out where most of the parts go. Going on just the written instructions will leave important parts out
26 Jul
JVC TH-C50 5-disc Changer 5.1-Channel Complete Home Theater System JVC isone of the world’s leading developers and manufacturers of sophisticated audio, video and related software products. Building upon a wealth of technologies the company is moving decisively to offer appropriate solutions for the multimedia age. To remain at the forefront of the audiovisual industry in the 21st century, JVC is marshalling its resources to create the ultimate in appealing, cost-competitive products.PRODUCT FEATURES:5-Disc Changer Digital Theater System with 1,200W Mega Power;Dolby Digital, DTS and Dolby Pro Logic II Decoders Built-in;Power Output: Front/Center/Surround: 200 watts per channel;Playable Formats: DVD-Video, DVD-RW, DVD-R, +RW, +R, CD, CD-R/RW, SVCD/VCD, MP3/WMA/JPEG Digital Still (CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW), MPEG-4 (ASP)/DivX (CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW);HDMI Digital Output (1080i/720p Up-Conversion);USB Host (2.0 Full-Speed);Floor-Standing 2-Way Height Adjustable/Wall-Mountable FrontSpeakers;Omni-Directional Surround Speakers for a wider sound field and realistic acoustic ambience;Component Video Output;Digital (Optical) Audio Input;Digital Direct Progressive Scan Output;Digital Surround Mode for 2ch Sound: Dolby Pro Logic II (Movie/Music)/All Channel Stereo/Stadium;DVD Express Play Start;Wall-Mountable Speakers (Front/Center/Surround);6-5/16″ (16cm) Powered Subwoofer;Multi-Brand Remote Control (TV/VCR).
Customer Review: *RARELY, next to NEVER do I give 5 stars… For this I did. Great Job!
*RARELY, next to NEVER do I give 5 stars… For this I did. Great Job!
Customer Review: Dont buy this product
bought the system day after Christmas and been using it since then. Having all sorts of problems with it. First the HDMI input does not work properly. It would sometimes detect the TV is connected and most of the time, it would not. So i have to reset the HDMI cable for it to work. Second, the audio and video is not synchronized. Its like watching a foreign film that’s dubbed in english. Third, the system would just stop working and I have to reset the center unit to make it to work again. And most importantly, JVC customer support was there to waste your time. Canned replies and they don’t even try to troubleshoot the problem, they would just point you to an authorized service center which is 50 miles away. I chose this because of the features only to find out most of the features don’t work. Now the system doesnt power up. Warranty is 12 months for parts but only 3 months for labor. so now I either have to pay for labor or just throw this piece of junk and get a better system… anything but JVC.