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Philips HTS3154 DVD Home Theatre System

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. ...

Matheusl02 31.10.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Philips HTS3154

Excellent sound quality and great design

Advantages: design, sound, picture quality, size etc.
Disadvantages: remote control

The most striking thing about this system is its incredibly debonair design which adapts to most styes of decor. The main DVD console is finished in tasty piano black with silver around the edge and a row of tiny illuminated buttons on the front. Hit the open/close button and the entire right hand side slides across, allowing you to insert your disc. The whole unit is perched on a circular stand that makes it look hi-tech and futuristic, setting ...
...market. It can be placed on a side board or fixed to the wall making it extremely versatile. The speakers are similarly styled in black and silver and perched on circular stands, but they can also be wall-mounted. Inside each one is a set of independent speaker drivers positioned at precise angles, which attempt to mimic the effect of a real 5.1-channel system, whatever the size or shape of your room. Excellent sound quality and fantastic design. ...

ninjette 15.10.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Philips HTS 6600

Very stylish offering from Philips

Advantages: Stylish, easy to use, good sound.
Disadvantages: Picture and colours could be better.

...purchased this to replace my Philips HTS3357 as I wanted to downsize (the rear speakers were huge). One of the reasons I opted for this particular model was the fact that it is a stunning piece of kit. I have wall mounted it below my 42" LCD TV and it looks fab. The DVD draw design is equally impressive the way it swings round, although how durable it is remains to be seen! The whole thing is glossy black and the DVD tray has a halo of light around ...
...leaves it prone to scratching and finger marks, so keep a lint free cloth close by to keep it looking nice and shiny. My first impressions were mixed, my older player upscaled to 1080i, whereas this upscales to 1080p. To be honest the picture on this isn't as good, and is a little disappointing as I was expecting an improvement over one of their older models. The picture isn't quite as 'clear' (slightly grainy) and the colours looked a little 'washed-out' ...

Metronic 29.05.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Philips HTS6515

Perfect for the smaller room.

Advantages: Tiny speakers, compact and good looking.
Disadvantages: Not enough inputs for a living room system.

...and in this environment the Sony is absolutely ideal. There is some discussion about the sound output being low, but I don't think this is the case at all. You need to have the control set to 60 to 65, which is most of the way, but at this position the sound output is exactly what you need for a good action movie. You couldn't have it at this level in a joined-on house, the neighbours would probably set the dog on you. Some people have suggested ...
...unit is going to run out of headroom. This is not so, it is only a control position, nothing more. The amps are all very well specified, and produce all the power you need (in a room this size). I never tried it in a bigger room, and now the cables are under the carpet, I'm unlikely to. Basic setup is easy using the calibration mic provided. I found some slight tweaking was needed afterwards. Sound is effortless and clear. Can be a bit heavy on ...

JayAyVee 07.08.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Sony DAV-IS 10

The Samsung HT-TZ215 is supurb in looks, quality and sound!

Advantages: Great looks, ease of use, very powerful, sooo many functions
Disadvantages: Have found no disadvantages

...a bit complex and overly detailed but one I got an understanding of them they are a breeze. With all the fabulious functions the unit has it's truly the envy of all our friends. The Samsung HT-TZ215 is well worth looking at and considering for your home cinema system. ...

pandrew123 07.06.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Samsung HT-TZ215