Technics SCDV290

Advantages: Looks Fancy, Great Sound, Home Cinema in a Space Saving Hifi, Lights Up Like an Xmas Tree, Good DVD Picture Quality, Feature Rich, Fantastic DVD Audio Reproduction
Disadvantages: No Dedicated Subwoofer, Cannot expand system with further stack, Confusing Remote Control Structure,

...to time. there's also a Technics Super Surround Mode and Digital Subwoofer Bass Boost that can be used in conjunction with the official soundtracks. Reproduction is flawless, and bass is deep and called upon correctly on dts streams. Dolby 5.1 streams do come to life, and THX tests do show all channels behave correctly so no worries there! If you're really fussy, there is also a Subwoofer Output on the back of the hifi if the digital subwoofer from ...
...in your wallet - the Technics SC DVD290 is definately a contender for your hard earned cash! A Fantastic hybrid of DVD player, Hifi and Surround sound system, which seems to have the three skills mastered, albeit at a price! If you can afford it, you can't go far wrong! Well done Technics! I hope my review has helped you. Before purchasing this hifi I struggled to find sufficient content on it online. Purchasing it was a bit of a gamble, but now ... Read review

Advantages: Excellent sound quality and adjustable graphic equalizer providing depth to the bass surround sound. Compact system with DVD out.
Disadvantages: CD/DVD changer is slow to function and the hand control looks a little complicated wth a shift button.

...system. My previous system was Technics so I knew the quality would be good. (Didn't realise that Techincs and Panasonic are the same though!). My requirement was for a system with a good depth of sound and adjustable graphic equalizer, which can be hard to find on midi/mini systems, which looked good and reduced the space taken up by my old seperates system. The system contains: Surround Sound Graphic 5 DVD/CD changer Programable Radio Double ...
...sound options and speaker configuartions. The bass also has 3 levels of setting to allow your neighbours to have a rest. My taste, not everybodies, is thrash metal, and there is no distortion at high levels. You can out the DVD function to your tv, with the right cable, for watching DVDs or you can run these through your pc if like me, your pc sound is run via your stereo. There are only 2 downsides I have come across. Firstly the DVD changer takes ... Read review

Advantages: Plays DVD-RAM, 5.1 output
Disadvantages: Expensive

...getting value for money. However I think both myself and my technophobe hubby agree it was one of our better purchases. For those that have panasonic dvd-recorders, the technics is actually made by panasonic and uses the direct navigator function that you would be familar with when playing DVD-Ram ... Read review

Advantages: Quality of Sound Equlizer and 5CD Changer
Disadvantages: None from what i can find.

This is the best hifi i have owned Quality sound on all music types Many features from Bass to club Rock Classical etc. 5 CD Changer which saves alot of hassle changing cds. This Hifi Kicks out the sound too i rekon with afew more speakers you could use this as DJ Equiment for a part. Easy to setup with colour coded speaker wires and labled for the little speakers and sub. I am thrilled to bits with this i have one and my parents have one. ... Read review

Advantages: Its amazing for the price
Disadvantages: Its CD/DVD lens is not as durable

...the price. I would prefer Technics over any other sound system. Its a complete Home Audio & DVD Surround system. The speakers are from space. The only issue is the durability. The CD/DVD lens and the tape machines are to be looked after very carefully. And its quite a sensitive system unlike Kenwood, Sony and others. but don't forget the value for money. I wish they could add one more feature to the newer model which is wireless connectivity to speakers ... Read review

Advantages: Many features to enhance sound. Performs well and looks good.
Disadvantages: Perhaps a bit dated these days.

...This is a system I owned a while ago but as I saw an advert for it recently I figured it must still be going strong so I decided to do a review on it. The Technics SCDV290 set me back nearly £300 a few years back but I see it can now be purchased for the much more modest sum of £179.99. This system comes in four stacking parts consisting of the tuner, the tape decks (which are pretty much redundant these days), the 5xdvd player and the Dolby 5.1 amplifier. The system comes with a very simple to understand installation and users guide which makes it very easy to install. The system itself is very durable and both feels and looks expensive, the cables and connections however are a lot cheaper looking and somewhat fragile but in the year and a half or so that I used this system I found no problems with any of it. Installation consists... Read review

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Advantages: Brilliant sound quality
Disadvantages: A lot of trust in electronics

...is broadcasting news and weather on FM, then go back to your music once its finished. This is ideal if you live in a built up city with many radio stations but not so good if you live in a more rural area, although it is only a minor point. Using it is really easy, all of the buttons are pretty much self explanitry, theres just the odd button i have to fin in the instruction manual - it covers all of them. As i said nothing has gone wrong so i maybe i am wrong not to trust electronics, technics does have a fantastic reputation with audio equiptment so its probably very reliable. Its a fantastic piece of kit, its stylish and looks worth more than the price so its something to show of about.... Read review

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Advantages: Excellent quality throughout
Disadvantages: No digital input

...be accessed from either set of buttons, and the intuitave use of a shift key keeps the remote control simple and well laid out. Initial setup of the system is aided by the colour coded wiring and intellegent use of the manual to explain everything. All in all setup should take around 20-30 minutes. The remote control is solid and immediately feels of the high quality that you would expect from a brand like technics, buttons are clearly labelled and are well spaced even for my fat fingers! the remote takes 2 x AA batteries and they have an excellent life even when used constantly. The remote, i am told also has an extremely good range however i have not tested this for myself as the room that my unit operates in is rather small. The manual that is supplied with the stereo is nothing short of excellent, with clear, simple easy to follow... Read review

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