Home Cinema Systems > 5.1 Channel Surround Home Cinema Systems > 280 GBP to 419 GBP

Advantages: quality, crisp sound, great looks, can easily hide away
Disadvantages: power output is quite low, needs more mid range

I bought the sony satelite system about 8 months ago. I did have a sony 5.1 system before but decided to change it as i had just bought a new plasma and wanted a surround system to compliment the looks of the plasma mainly (my tv's piano black as is the dav subwoofer). I knew the quality of the dav-is 10 was there but when i tested it i thought the power output was quite low but at the price it was the best option for the subtle, cosmetically smart ...
...- especially with the skinny sony stands you can buy (70 pounds for the pair - well worth it). The subwoofer is the main output here. The bass and mid all come from this and to be fair it gives out a lot if you take into account that the 5 satelites give pure treble and no bass at all. To really here the system at full potential you need to put the volume on near enough full sound - but i feel that this doesn't balance out properly. Too much bass ... Read review

Advantages: it makes a good ornament
Disadvantages: it frustrating looking at it cos it cost a fortune

...even working. i bought a philips 32" flat screen the same time as these and it all cost 1750 euros, im just waiting for that to break down now. it makes me sick that companies can sell electrical equipment for such high prices and then they dont even work. i always thought philips was an expensive make because it was a good make. i couldnt have been more wrong. well i am going to fight to get a replacement or my money back because i dont think they ... Read review

Advantages: superb quality of sound and picture
Disadvantages: hidden costs

The basic points of the entertainment system are: Pros: 1 - Unbelievable sound quality 2 - Easy installation, 3 cables, 2 speakers, 1 boxset hence 321 3 - great picture quality 4 - prepares you for the future of digital tv with HD compatibility 5 - stores huge amounts of music on the hard drive installed in the set. Cons : 1 - hidden costs in the hdmi cable and speaker fixings. 2 - unattractive box set. Large and clumsy. 3 - only comes ...
...is a beautiful model and great for home entertainment without bursting your purse strings. Unbelievably easy to install with minimal effort, only things were when I bought it there were the hidden costs of speaker fixings to attach to the wall and the hdmi cable for future purchase of a HDTV but otherwise highly recommend it. ... Read review

Advantages: USB and DivX playback support
Disadvantages: Doesn't support U3 or very large hard drives

i have had this Home Cinema DVD player for over a year now and as far as i can tell there have been absolutely no problems with it. excellent all round DVD player, and has USB and DivX support which is brilliant as i watch a lot of films from my memory stick. One bad thing about the USB is that it doesn't support very large hard drives and U3 drives - anything which you need specific drivers for. The DVD player also has MP3 line-in which is very ...
...compatible with the USB, so you can just plug it in. One feature i found really good was that it remembers where you were last in your DVD, and that has come in very handy as I am always having to go and do something else. Overall an excellent Home Cinema DVD player, with some features that could be added. ... Read review

Advantages: best sound
Disadvantages: none

advantage: Good sound quality disadvantage: None This is the best one i have ever seen . The sound clarity is awesome it has many options ,,you can even plug in your ipod ,,it has a usb port in which you can plug in your ipod .Definitly you would like this if you are a music lover . Its is easy to install (even for someone who isnt used to setting up dvd players!) The sub woofer makes the room shake and feels like you are in the actual movie, but ... Read review