Home Theater Systems Reviews for Inputs

Pioneer HTP2920 Theater System

$269.00 Est. at Amazon

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i thought about sending mine back as it does not have hdmi hook ups and pioneer authorized my return with no problem but i am very glad i did not send it back.
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this set includes a fairly capable pioneer receiver in the box that has a nice amount of inputs, decoders, effects and other features.
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inputs, albeit non-hdmi (didn't need it), were plenty for my needs - one optical, two digital, two rca red/whites, and fm/am radio - impressive inputs for a $220 set.

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Positives: Great Sound Quality, Attractive Design, Easy To Use, 5 Speakers and Subwoofer

Samsung HT-A100T

$282.00 Est. at Amazon

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it is even better if you own a samsung tv and use the hdmi connection.
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i purchased an hdmi cable, and while my standard definition dvds don't quite match the quality of high definition or blu-ray, the upscaling is very nice.
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5) hdmi connectivity, 1080p upconversion (also component/composite capability)
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assuming you have a cable box input, you will have to select it using the aux button on the remote.
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- nice features (usb, hdmi-cec with samsung tv)

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Positives: Great Sound Quality, Attractive Design, Good Affordability, 2 Speakers and Subwoofer

Yamaha YHT-590 Theater System

$500.00 Est. at Amazon

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originally i purchased onkyo 3100, however, it did not have any hdmi connections and it would cause the video to stutter on programs in hd.
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i have it connected to a 46" sony lcd and a jvc progressive scan dvd player through the component video and digital coaxial hookups, and plan on using the optical inputs for connecting the hd dvr to
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the receiver is considered 'basic' but it's many audio setup features more than met my requirements (the passive hdmi is disappointing, but not a deal breaker).
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the only con that i can make is that the hdmi input passes the audio to the device you are connecting to.
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you cannot use only hdmi connections for the audio.

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Positives: Easy To Set Up, Many Inputs, Nice Sound Quality, Included Components: Receiver,Radio Tuner

LG LHT764 System

$315.00 Est. at Amazon

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the optical input is very helpful because it allows me to receive sound from my digital and hd channels on my tv.
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i have to admit that this was not a bad system based on the input from others about this system.
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there is only 1 input which can make running multiple systems through the surround sound difficult, but that can be easily fixed with a simple switch box.
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video is connected with an hdmi cable and sound from my cable is connected with the digital audio jack.
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the sound was poor when playing a dvd...even the tv speakers were crackling through the hdmi connection.

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Positives: Easy To Set Up, Easy To Use, Good Affordability, 5 Speakers and Subwoofer

Bose Lifestyle V20 Theater System

$1,956.00 Est. at Amazon

from Predator from Atlanta, GA, www.circuitcity.com
i was looking for a system with hdmi inputs and this is the one.
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i was hoping to just make use of the hdmi out and have one run from the bose box to the tv … not so for the best set-up (even according to bose support).
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number of hdmi inputs.
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i am running the system using hdmi, and i have had the sound go out on me three to four times.
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we run our blu ray directly to our tv to take advantage of the hdmi 1.3 version and the satellite system runs through the media center and the audio is hooked up via digital optical cable providing

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Positives: Nice Sound Quality, Many Inputs, Easy To Set Up, 5 Speakers and Subwoofer

Yamaha RXV665BL Theater System

$449.00 Est. at Amazon

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"when i heard that yamaha was coming out with the built in hd audio decoding this year in its 65 series, and supporting that deep/truecolor hdmi feature, i felt it was time to upgrade from my 661
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what's great about it:?great sound, easy to set up and hdmi pass through what's not so great:?nothing "i have owned this receiver for about a month and could not be happier.
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"i have a blu-ray player hooked up via monster hdmi cables to my tv.
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i purchased this unit to replace a 1 year old onkyo sr606 that wouldn't accept the hdmi signal from the latest fios hd-dvr (green screen of doom).
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it does have analog audio inputs.

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Positives: Good Affordability, Easy To Set Up, Easy To Use, Surround Sound: Dolby Digital® EX,Dolby Pro Logic IIx,Dolby TrueHD,DTS-HD,DTS-ES Discrete 6.1,DTS Neo:6,DTS 96/24

Samsung HTZ-510 5.1 Channel

$268.00 Est. at Amazon

from Brian from Illinois, www.circuitcity.com
my only complaint is that i didn??t research the benefits of having an hdmi input on a home theater system.
from P.G. from Arlingt, www.circuitcity.com
i didn't understand the complaintabout the hdmi.
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hdmi worked right out of the box.
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it's sound setup is extremely customizable and the clarity of voices from it is outstanding.don't hesitate to buy it.cables unlimited pro a/v series hdmi 1.3 home theatre cable pcm-2295-02m 6.6ft
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what worked so far seemed to work ok but the hdmi "out" did not work.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Excellent Affordability, Easy To Set Up, 5 Speakers and Subwoofer

Samsung HT-X810T

$482.00 Est. at Amazon

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i picked up an hdmi from this site also and run an optical from the cable box to the soundbar.
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( i don't know was "open box" it was perfectly packaged.) i mounted it on the wall and using the optical cord and the hdmi cords all purchased from amazon i think now i had spent $12 on three
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doesn't come with hdmi cables.
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by the way, connect via hdmi to your tv.
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yamaha yas-70/1bl: the good: 1) has an spdif (digital optical audio) input for directing broadcast tv audio through the receiver in digital format rather than simple rca 2-channel stereo.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Easy To Set Up, Many Inputs, Surround Sound: Dolby Digital®,DTS®,Dolby Pro Logic II

Samsung HT-TXQ120R

$880.00 Est. at Amazon

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-does not have enough inputs: in addition to the home theater, i also have an xbox 360, a set top box and an hd dvd player (toshiba).
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the only cables that connect to the dvd player are the hdmi, (2) optical inputs, the usb and i think the dvix (not too sure).
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an hdmi wire then goes from the cablebox into the samsung ht receiver.
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instructions were good (a grade schooler can get to know the functions easy) i have a hdmi input from the receiver to the tv, so the picture is wonderful too.

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Positives: Attractive Design, Easy To Use, Great Affordability, 5 Speakers and Subwoofer

Denon S102 Theater System

$688.00 Est. at Amazon

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the basic hook-up to the sharp 32" aquos was easy with instructions for the complete dummy; you'll want a hdmi cables which i already had to go directly into the tv from the denon reciever & dish
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it has hdmi, component and av outputs, one fiber optics digital input, two aux inputs so you can connect a total of three devices which works out great for me, there is no equalizer you can only
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hook-up was easy through hdmi to watch dvd's.

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Positives: Nice Sound Quality, Many Inputs, 2 Speakers and Subwoofer, Included Components: DVD Player

Samsung HT-TZ515T

$403.00 Est. at Amazon

from Jim from NJ, www.circuitcity.com
my living room is roughly 18'x12' and with quality broadcasts and dvds the sound isloud enough that i have yet to max the volume.i have this unit hooked up to an olevia 747i (47' 1080p lcd) via hdmi
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to hook this system to your tv you will need both a video cable(i use an hdmi cable) and audio cable(i use a standard red and white cable).
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the only down side is the fact that it lacks multiple inputs, however it sounds great and its functioning great...offers huge sound for the price and i love the wireless speakers...saves alot of fuss
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this one has an optical input which comes directly from my tv.
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* inputs: the system has only 2 types of inputs; traditional and optical.

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Positives: Nice Affordability, Easy To Use, Easy To Set Up, 4 Speakers and Subwoofer

Sony BRAVIA DAV-HDX267W Theater System

$400.00 Est. at Amazon

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it is easy to setup and has hdmi.
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i connected using an hdmi cable and was able to have this system up and running in a couple of hours.
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there are no inputs to use which will allow you to hook up say a cablebox or tivo which can do surround sound.
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the only flaw i've found is the lack of any digital inputs, which means you can't get dolby 5.1 sound from your cable box or sattelite receiver.
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i bought this unit because of the wireless feature but this turns out to be bulkier than std, and possibly useless unless you're directing the sound to another room.as far as the 1000watts, i am not

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Positives: Easy To Set Up, Easy To Use, 5 Speakers and Subwoofer, Included Components: DVD Player

Insignia NS-H2002 System

$68.00 Est. at Amazon

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it doesn't have hdmi inputs or anything but i am using for sound only.
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our movies are crisp and clear with the s-video output, and the input let's us watch our tivo movies and shows in surround sound as well.
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the sound worked fine but it wouldn't show the picture, no matter what input i tried.
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you can't change inputs and nothing plays through the speakers even using the aux sources!
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pros: price, easy to operate, usb, radio cons: limited number of inputs, no hdmi input/output "overall, its a pretty decent system, especially for the price.

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Positives: Easy To Set Up, Easy To Use, Good Affordability, 5 Speakers and Subwoofer

Philips HTS3566D/37 Theater System

$337.00 Est. at Amazon

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i would recommend also getting the hdmi cables as well.
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i found out that if you are connected to your tv via hdmi, you need to turn off hmdi audio out in the options menu.
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an hdmi cable is not included.
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simply put, it doesn't work in hdmi.

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Positives: Nice Affordability, Nice Sound Quality, Attractive Design, 5 Speakers and Subwoofer

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