Q Acoustics 1030

Advantages: Sound quality, ease of use and installation
Disadvantages: A few rough edges, cheap remote

...The Aego5 system from Acoustic Energy is a ‘home cinema’ surround sound setup that includes everything you need (apart from a suitable TV and DVD player!) in one box. It’s a system based around a small decoder unit, a (comparatively) larger sub-woofer/amplifier unit and 5 satellite speakers, described by the manufacturers, not unfairly, as ‘palm sized’. This targets the package at the user who can’t live with the sizeable speakers some other setups involve – ideal for my average size living room. I made my purchasing decision following a number of favourable reviews this unit received in the related specialist magazines. So how did it turn out? Firstly, it’s fair to say that very nearly everything you need to get going is included in the box, even batteries for the remote control and wall mounting stands for the speakers (though... Read review

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Advantages: Superb Sound Quality, Small Satellites
Disadvantages: Slight hum from subwoofer, no Dolby Prologic 2 support

...The Acoustic Energy 5.1 system is available in two configurations - one with and one without a Dolby Digital / DTS decoder. The version without the decoder is less expensive and would be suitable if your system already has some form of surround sound decoding capability. I went for the version with the decoder. The system is very easy to set up. All amplification is perfomed within the subwoofer so this forms the 'hub' of the system. There is a single cable from the decoder to the subwoofer, then 5 single cables from the subwoofer to each of the satellites (one each for the left, right, centre, surround left and surround right channels) The decoder itself has a coaxial and a digital input for digital sources, as well as three line level standard stereo inputs for connecting non-digital equipment. The subwoofer is powered... Read review

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Advantages: Good Price
Disadvantages: Poor Remote Control / Extended Guarantee Coverage

...for my 2nd TV. 2 Scarts, 1 HDMI, etc.. Very slow at going through the differenct AV's using the remote. You have to wait for the AV to connect and show the screen before you can move on to the next one. Again, for the price you will get used to it. One thing I do need to point out about this TV is the extended warranty. You can only get the extended warranty from Argos. No other insurance provider that I can find so far provides extended warranties for this brand. I have been in touch with Acoustic Solutions and they have told me this is an exclusive line to Argos and they have nothing to do with this. A bit disappointing that I could not use Domestic and General as they were cheaper. Have had to take it out with Argos now just in case anything does happen after the 12 months inclusive warranty. To sum it up I think I got... Read review

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