When it comes to buying a home theater system, there is no shortage of options to choose from. In fact, the choices available can be bewildering. Here, we will look at the Panasonic SC-XH170 DVD Home Theater System, as well as two other systems, which are just three of the many options on the market.
The basic setup for the three systems we reviewed is the same. They all have Blu-ray players and are all 5.1 channel home theater systems. Each of them incorporates a subwoofer, two central speakers, two surround speakers and one front speaker.
Purchasers of this system will be very happy with the range of features offered at a very low price. The Panasonic SC-XH170 Home Theater System can be purchased for about $175. The system can connect to iPhones and iPods by way of a USB connector.
The system is supplied with Viera technology, allowing it to be connected to other devices like mobile devices, digital cameras and camcorders that are also Viera enabled. Sound presence from the SC-XH170 is stunning with a 1000 watt total output.
The system has an automatic sound equalizer, which eliminates those annoying volume increases during advertising breaks. Color coded wiring makes it easy to set the whole system up. Sound quality is excellent for the price.
There is not a lot to complain about with this system. It does not support wifi, which some people will find a nuisance.
The Yamaha YHT-897 Home Theater System is the most expensive of the three systems we looked at. Retailing at around $750, it is not going to appeal to people on a fairly limited budget. Its appearance is the most stylish of the systems, and it does come with technology not available on the others.
Yamaha's proprietary technology, AirPlay, is included with the YHT-897. AirPlay allows users to stream directly from iPads, PCs. Macs and Android devices. The YHT-897 can automatically configure sound settings based on an in-built acoustic analysis of the room the system is set up in.
The YHT-897's subwoofer only outputs 100 watts. Some people may find this a bit disappointing when reproducing music with heavy bass lines.
Samsungs own product description for the HT-E3500 is very understated. Most manufacturers draw attention to all the features available, but with this product Samsung give only very basic information. For example, Samsung does not specify what devices can be connected via the USB.
The retail price of the Samsung HT-E3500 Blu-ray Home Theater System is approximately $215, and the system is pretty good value at that price. It is very simple to set up the system, and the quality of the sound is quite good.
The cables for attaching the speakers are very short, and this severely restricts how they can be placed. Outputting just 500 watts, the HT-E3500 is not terribly powerful.
Of the three products reviewed, the Samsung would have to be the lowest rated. It is more expensive then the Panasonic, yet has fewer features and lower output. The Yamaha system is very good, and has some future proofing built in, but the key question is whether it is worth spending almost five times more on this than on the Panasonic.
The basic setup for the three systems we reviewed is the same. They all have Blu-ray players and are all 5.1 channel home theater systems. Each of them incorporates a subwoofer, two central speakers, two surround speakers and one front speaker.
Purchasers of this system will be very happy with the range of features offered at a very low price. The Panasonic SC-XH170 Home Theater System can be purchased for about $175. The system can connect to iPhones and iPods by way of a USB connector.
The system is supplied with Viera technology, allowing it to be connected to other devices like mobile devices, digital cameras and camcorders that are also Viera enabled. Sound presence from the SC-XH170 is stunning with a 1000 watt total output.
The system has an automatic sound equalizer, which eliminates those annoying volume increases during advertising breaks. Color coded wiring makes it easy to set the whole system up. Sound quality is excellent for the price.
There is not a lot to complain about with this system. It does not support wifi, which some people will find a nuisance.
The Yamaha YHT-897 Home Theater System is the most expensive of the three systems we looked at. Retailing at around $750, it is not going to appeal to people on a fairly limited budget. Its appearance is the most stylish of the systems, and it does come with technology not available on the others.
Yamaha's proprietary technology, AirPlay, is included with the YHT-897. AirPlay allows users to stream directly from iPads, PCs. Macs and Android devices. The YHT-897 can automatically configure sound settings based on an in-built acoustic analysis of the room the system is set up in.
The YHT-897's subwoofer only outputs 100 watts. Some people may find this a bit disappointing when reproducing music with heavy bass lines.
Samsungs own product description for the HT-E3500 is very understated. Most manufacturers draw attention to all the features available, but with this product Samsung give only very basic information. For example, Samsung does not specify what devices can be connected via the USB.
The retail price of the Samsung HT-E3500 Blu-ray Home Theater System is approximately $215, and the system is pretty good value at that price. It is very simple to set up the system, and the quality of the sound is quite good.
The cables for attaching the speakers are very short, and this severely restricts how they can be placed. Outputting just 500 watts, the HT-E3500 is not terribly powerful.
Of the three products reviewed, the Samsung would have to be the lowest rated. It is more expensive then the Panasonic, yet has fewer features and lower output. The Yamaha system is very good, and has some future proofing built in, but the key question is whether it is worth spending almost five times more on this than on the Panasonic.
About the Author:
Adam Roell works with a Home Theater System Review Site that educates users about the various benefits associated with different Home Theater System. For a quick sample watch this short video about the Samsung HT-E3500: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVAcmCIElHw. Also, watch the review about the Yamaha YHT-897 Home Theater System as well.
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