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Advantages: DVD recorder, HDD , Jukebox & surround sound all in one
Disadvantages: cant watch Digital TV if recording Terrestial unless extra scart added

...all the time so the pioneer with its built in digital Jukebox seemed like all our dreams had come at once. Setting up was not easy but once we had sorted out the basics from the 155 page manual it was OK. The choice of recording to HDD or to disc was great .. you can also record what you have from HDD to disc if you really like the film or program you have recorded.. BUT you cant record from the digital Jukebox to disc so if creating CD's is your ...
...remotes & just use the Pioneer one. It takes a bit of reading & remembering which buttons are for which but once you get the hang of it its great. . Basically if you want HDD, DVD, the possibility of Multiregion .. this can be done by several suppliers and storage for your music then this ones for you. Finally the surround system is great. The option of using the back speakers at the ftont ontop of the front big speakers is superb. It relays the ... Read review

Advantages: Recording DVD Function
Disadvantages: Does not write on DVD-RW

...Finally I came across the Panasonic SC-HT25R. The crispness and quality of the sound was so above the rest that I almost decided on what to buy on the spot. However, there were some other units that I had to check out first. THE DECISION It was clear in my mind which unit I wanted to buy. Apart from the sound quality, this set has the functionality of a DVD Recorder. SATISFACTION Having used this equipment for around 3 weeks, I am pleased that ...
...decide again, I would choose the same unit. THE UNIT The SC-HT25R is a 'separates' Home Theatre system. This means that the Tuner is separate from other equipment. The DVD Recorder is a separate unit. This is good because while the Home Teatre technology has a very long lifetime (with Dolby Digital Surround and DTS here to stay), the technology for DVD is likely to improve in the short while. THE AV TUNER/AMPLIFIER This unit consists of a beautifully ... Read review

Advantages: Sleek Elegant Design, Top quality sound, Includes DVD and Radio into one compact box.
Disadvantages: You can get distorted sound on the radio.

The Bose 321 Gs is a stunning product. Just at a glance the sleek design of the product hits you straight in the face and pulls you in. The design and the colors are just beautiful and just screams to you buy me. If you like the smooth elegant design then this is indefinably the product for you. The actually product also follows on from the excellent design work. The product consists of 2 speakers and a Subwoofer. It also has a DVD player and a ...
...lack of wires. The bose system consists of only 3 wires connecting the system together and your ready to go. Overall although bose is either a love or hate product i can defiantly say that maybe the price is a bit to expensive but i do recommend this product. ... Read review

Advantages: Uses pro logic surround, user freindly
Disadvantages: weak sub woofer.

Its perfect for an apartment type housing. Personaly i thnk the sub woofer is a little weak. The DVD player plays just about all the formats such as SVCD, MPEG, AVI and DIVX. One of the cool feature it had is the Ipod dock system. You can listen to your ipod and even watch movies from it, if you have a video Ipod. Just connect the AV connection to the dock and ready to watch. It will work with any type of Ipode or even Zune because it had the adapters ... Read review

Advantages: DTS, Dolby 5.1, Dolby Pro Logic II, DivX playback
Disadvantages: No SPDIF inputs/outputs

...sound and theater system from Philips an offers excellent value for money. I was attracted to this model as it offered DivX playback as well as DTS surround sound (not two things you're likely to see on the same disc but both come with their own merits). The DTS sound is amazing, I spent several minutes just switching 5.1 sound and DTS just to hear the difference. It also plays Dolby Pro Logic II from freeview broadcasts and includes a very clean ...
...and well insulated so they don't get damaged if stepped on. The only complaint I have is that they didn't include 5.1 channel inputs as well as outputs, I would have preferred a system with SPDIF input so I could attach my laptop for surround sound but it only has stereo inputs. The design is sleek and the display is bright and clear even through a glass cabinet. ... Read review