© 1999-2009 Shopping.com, Inc. This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/Home_Theater_Systems Recent content written about Home Theater Systems en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_485634903684?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author andaryl - Philips HTS3566D Home Theater System - The Product Review  Earlier this year I went to Costco looking for a new DVD player. I hardly worry too much about performance on these things, worrying more about whether... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~485634903684 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 18:33:43 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_485634903684?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_484787261060?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author DrFaustus - There's one key question that anyone looking to buy a home theater system these days needs to ask himself or herself... Well, to be honest, there are really two key questions if we include "Is it really in my best interest to buy a new home theater... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~484787261060 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 02:11:40 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_484787261060?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_484152938116?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author tkerodd - I own a Samsung HDTV, and thanks to a couple of children, I struggle to hear it.  That being the case I recently decided it was time to invest in a good (but reasonably priced) home theatre unit so that I could better manage the sound from my... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~484152938116 Tue, 8 Sep 2009 00:13:41 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_484152938116?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_482700004996?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author vplite - Last month I bought a Sony Bravia KDL-52V5100 52-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV that has a great picture but was somewhat lacking in sound quality.  It was OK, but I felt that such a fine HD... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~482700004996 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:07:24 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_482700004996?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_480635293316?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author eberger50 - Review of Bose Lifestyle V20 Home Theater System Face it - the Bose V20 is a pricey system.  I imagine that for $2000 you can assemble a better-sounding system that allows the enthusiast to twiddle and adjust.  But that is not what I was... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~480635293316 Sun, 9 Aug 2009 20:54:24 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_480635293316?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_480343920260?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mooneytraveler - I concur with the thorough review by luvmy357mag.  The WiFi connection (I am synched with 2 stereos) was difficult and did require that I purchase a new router with a stronger signal.  Once done, the system is... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~480343920260 Fri, 7 Aug 2009 06:33:56 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_480343920260?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_480022924932?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author rtt108 - This unit has been trouble from day 1.  Very slow to open the tray and recognize discs.  Unit would frequently freeze.  Had to unplug it to reset.  It finally died at 18mo.  Philips customer support offered no assistance. ... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~480022924932 Tue, 4 Aug 2009 11:52:12 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_480022924932?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_475808501380?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author image2i - I have been waiting for a long while now to purchase a Bose Home Theatre System. My sites were set on a Bose 321 system as I had been looking to simplify the system with a minimal amount of wire connectivity. I visited our local Bose Factory Store in... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~475808501380 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:04:50 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_475808501380?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_473238048388?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author eventoperation - I have used this fixture for various applications, most large scale dance events and commercial haunted houses Worldwide. Most recently for a dance event with tons of UV illuminated objects and props amongs the stage, shown excellently here (follow... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~473238048388 Mon, 8 Jun 2009 12:21:12 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_473238048388?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_472781131396?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author heathertime69 - We bought this until a few years back. So far we have had to send it to Bose twice for service, at our expense. $175 min each time. The unit is not worth the cost. You spend good money for quality and they don't stand behind their stuff with out spending... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~472781131396 Thu, 4 Jun 2009 12:24:25 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_472781131396?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_467941822084?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author luvmy357mag - The Squeezebox Duet is a compact, wireless, network music player that allows you to play digital music, stored on your computer or streamed from the internet, on your home stereo. The Duet consists of two products, the Squeezebox Receiver, which... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~467941822084 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 21:42:51 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_467941822084?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_464903507588?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author yankee_in_tx - I went out looking for an economical home theater system that would serve multiple purposes. I got what I was looking for. The first thing I learned about the Panasonic SC-PT660 DVD Home Theater Sound System is that the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~464903507588 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 23:37:03 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_464903507588?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_461701942916?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author chilepiper - Great system if you can follow the instructions.  They are a generic sort and may or may not apply to this unit.  My son and I both have backgrounds in electronics and we finally resorted to pushing buttons and experimenting in a sort of trial... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~461701942916 Sat, 21 Feb 2009 21:19:00 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_461701942916?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_459210985092?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author bilavideo - I made a trip to a mall in Tampa, to get a replacement for an iPod whose home button had gone to the great Apple in the sky.  While there, it occurred to me to walk into the Bose store and check out its "wave radio."  The moment my... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~459210985092 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 03:49:00 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_459210985092?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_453430185604?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dalesky - Having recently purchased a new big screen TV, I found the sound lacking that mid and lower end punch needed for realistic viewing experiences. I feel that sound is at least 40 percent of the total package when watching TV or movies. I also wanted... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~453430185604 Tue, 2 Dec 2008 00:50:01 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_453430185604?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_453185998468?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author lovehifi - I did a great deal of research prior to buying the Sony HT-CT100 Sound Bar system.  I read so much misinformation that I very nearly decided against making this purchase.I am going to furnish a very detailed review of this product, as I feel... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~453185998468 Sun, 30 Nov 2008 12:35:48 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_453185998468?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_452818538116?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mrf777 - I bought my system from Buydig.com and saved over $50.00. It took us about 1.5 hours to hook up. The directions are somewhat confusing but we eventually got it done. It sounds... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~452818538116 Wed, 26 Nov 2008 17:10:54 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_452818538116?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_450590641796?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author rgathright - The Bose GS II 321 has surpassed all my expectations with two years of constant and trouble free service.  My neighbors and friends have never asked where the rich sound that powers my football game parties comes from.  DVD's and CD's, in good... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~450590641796 Fri, 7 Nov 2008 13:50:08 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_450590641796?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_449120669316?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author gpc03051 - Sounds nice when it works. Unfortunately, it doesn't always work and apparantly, mine is no different from the 2 that are on ebay that are for sale (broken).  In 5 years I have spent the 250 service fee TWICE....guess what? It is inop now... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~449120669316 Sun, 26 Oct 2008 09:12:35 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_449120669316?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_448735252100?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author qqmcmudd - These speakers and receivers are usually sold by guys in a van telling you a story such as...(We are professional installers and have two extra speakers that we didn't use. They are worth over $2000 each and we will give you a great deal if you buy... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~448735252100 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 23:00:34 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_448735252100?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_447986372228?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author easyone1 - I have the opportunity to own many home systems and many table radios. The Bose Wave is far the smallest footprint and has the largest sound of one of my larger systems using my $3,500 speakers.The price shock was great and took me several months... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~447986372228 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 23:43:37 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_447986372228?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_446580887172?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bigbellymatt - I love this system. You can find systems out there with more sound, but not better at lower volume. The center channel is clear and the surround speakers life-like. The setup was a breeze, and the Adaptiq configured the speakers to deliver the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~446580887172 Thu, 2 Oct 2008 03:11:34 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_446580887172?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_443200933508?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author inisght - Quality of design and construction is a big problem (system sent back for service twice during warranty period with lists of problems). When returning the system a third time for service (Philips had still failed to fix their annoying "feature" of the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~443200933508 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 13:12:16 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_443200933508?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_441646812804?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bjwilson - My family recently took the plunge and bought a Panasonic plasma for our living room as a second TV. While setting it up, I read about something called "VieraLink" - a way for Panasonic devices to talk to each other over an HDMI connection. My... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~441646812804 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:14:34 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_441646812804?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_430828064388?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author l3ob - I used the system in-frequently as a bedroom system for less than 2 years. It was never driven hard. Recently the rear right channel went out and now the front left channel went out. Needless to say, I expect much longer service out of this system. Do... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~430828064388 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:22:14 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_430828064388?linkin_id=8003929