Jan 25
Panasonic is well-known for its quality, value and innovation. They distribute high quality electronic products all around the world.
Recently, Panasonic has released a Blu-ray player — DMP-B15, a portable 8-inch DVD player having features like a 16:9 wide LCD screen offering a unique style of watching. Its free style watching ensures the screen to be swapped to a broader array of positions for watching. This DVD player has a large viewing area to enjoy DVDs more comfortably. This player can also be connected to an HD-Audio compatible AV receiver with a home theater speaker system and enjoy movies with outstanding surround sound. To accommodate the traveler, the DMP-B15 offers an optional headrest mounting bracket for in-car use.
This player has PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus technology developed in collaboration with Panasonic Hollywood Laboratory is a high quality image-processing technology that precisely processes each pixel of the Blu-ray Disc video signal in the vertical direction which results in high image quality. It reproduces color data with twice the accuracy of conventional systems, resulting in faithful and sharp colors.
Panasonic DMP-B15 also includes VIERA CAST functionality — a distinctive application that allows the user access to select Web sites, including Amazon Video-on-Demand, a streaming video service that permits the users to access more than 40,000 titles. Moreover, this B15 features an SD Memory Card slot that allows the users to view and share digital photos, as well as HD video recorded on a SD card like all other Panasonic Blu-ray players. Also this gadget has a long battery life too.
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Jan 09
Introduction to Blu-rayBlu-ray, also known as Blu-ray Disc (BD), is the name of the most technologically advanced optical disc storage medium on the market. Blu-ray was developed by the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA), which is a group of the worlds leading consumer electronics, computer hardware and motion picture companies. The BD disc has the same physical dimensions as a standard DVD and CD, but its main advantages are more storage space for data and the ability to store high-definition video. This allows Blu-ray players to play the highest quality movies at 1080p resolution with an HDMI cable. Blu-ray Disks are able to hold up to ten times more storage capacity than a traditional DVD, that is 25GB on a single-layer disc and 50GB on a dual-layer disc. Recent developments by Pioneer players have pushed the storage capacity to 500GB on a single disc by using 20 layers but they are still developiing and perfecting the technology.If you like burning with your existing DVD burner on your computer, you will love a Blu-ray burner. The Blu-ray format is able to store much more data due to its blue-violet laser which has a shorter wave length than the DVD standard of a red laser. This offers the Blu-ray media to focus the laser with even greater precision offering the data to be packed more tightly and use less space on the disc. That is where is can hold ten times as much data, a DVD single layer will hold 4.7GB where as a dual-layer Blu-ray disc will hold 50GB. Many Bly-ray players are backwards compatible with DVD and CD discs so you can watch your current collection.On Going DevelopmentThe companies in the Blu-ray Disc Association are working on improving Blu-ray discs and making them cheaper. There are over 1200 Blu-ray movies currently on Blu-ray discs and they are always releasing more every week. Currently, the companies are working on making quad-layer 100GB discs, 200GB discs and even a 20 layer 500GB disc. There are also Mini Blu-ray Discs which have been developed for compact camcorders and other compact recording devices. But the most exciting development has to be the recordable Blu-ray disc. As with DVD, they will have a single use disc or BD-R and a disc that can be erased and re-recorded multiple times, the BD-RE. The first recordable discs were released in February 2008 and in March 2008, BD-R gained official support from the Sony Playstation 3. If you are in the market to upgrade or start your home entertainment system, a Blu-ray player and/or a Blu-ray recorder are must have items for any entertainment enthusiast.
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Jan 02
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| Onkyo HT-SR800 7.1 Home Theater Entertainment System (Black) |
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| When it comes to all-in-one home theater, the HT-SR800 has made a clean break from the pack. You're looking at packaged home theater that neatly integrates your high-definition entertainment and your HDTV through an HDMI channel that transports video with a resolution all the way up to 1080p.Ably supported by component video switching; the HT-SR800 will handle most of the A/V components or formats currently available, as well as the spectacular quality of high-definition discs. Also, reinforcing the convenience of matched components, this package is the first to use an Audyssey room-correction technology specifically designed for integrated systems. The options--XM Radio (including 5.1 surround sound radio with Neural Surround decoding), and iPod integration--can really extend your reach, making the HT-SR800 one of the more complete home theater packages available. |
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- 110 Watts per Channel Minimum into 8 Ohms, 2 Channels Driven, FTC
- 2 HDMI Inputs and 1 Output (1080p Pass-thru)
- HDTV-Capable (50 MHz) Component Video Switching (3 Inputs/1 Output)
- Audyssey 2EQ/HTIB Technology to Correct Room Acoustic Problems and to Calibrate Speakers
- Built-in 230 W Amplifier Subwoofer
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 Great System! Great Value! |
| Review Date: July 17, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Eliezer Kolatch, Bronx, NY USA |
As you can see from a quick search this is almost always reviewed highly and is also highly rated by Consumer Reports. I recently got my own and I wasn't disappointed. The system was easy to set up and a quick browse through the instructions gave me all the info I needed. I have listed the 3 most common complaints about the system below.
1. The HDMI is just a pass through you have to connect the sound to the unit separately (not really that big a deal).
2. The included wire is too thin: this is true you can replace it cheaply with wire bought on Amazon, so its not devastating. I recommend the METRA Ltd S14-100 MTA 14 Gauge Clear Speaker Wire which you can get here for $21.53 and will really improve things.
3. Onkyo doesn't make speaker stands for this system and the speakers only have keyhole style brackets on the back for mounting which can make buying wall brackets difficult.
I'm not positive how to resolve this, B-tech makes some screw in mounts you can put in if you dont mind putting some wholes in the speakers B-TECH BT1 Universal Speaker Bracket for Small Speakers (Pair per box). They also make a wall mount that clamps the side of the speakers if youd prefer not putting holes in your new speakers B-Tech BT77 Speaker brackets Black.
But both of those solutions are kinda expensive (30 per pair for screw in, 70 per pair for the clamps).
I recently bought some universal mounts (Premier Mounts PSPK-5B Universal Speaker Mount for Walls and Ceilings with 2.5-Inch Extensions (Black)) that supposedly work with keyholes so we'll see.
UPDATE: the speakers are great, make sure to use the microphone to calibrate, this is part of the value of the system and makes a big difference in the sound quality.
About the mounts:
The cheap universal mounts, were ok.
They worked fine on the Satellite speakers but there were some design flaws and they don't have the strength to hold up the big front speakers. One of the pieces broke during assembly but as I had 5 and couldn't hang the front speakers with them anyways that wasn't too big of a problem.
I used the 29.99 B-Tech mounts mentioned above (the ones that have to be screwed in) for the front speakers and they worked perfectly. Enjoy! |
""OUTSTANDING FOR THE PRICE""
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| Review Date: May 1, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Benjamin Kidman, SanFrancisco,CA United States |
Pros:Great reciever, great 1080p thruput, good power strong sub-w
Cons:HDMI 1080p thruput only, sub par speakers
HTIB have come along way, usally i would turn my nose to these systems but after looking at the specs and the past performance of ONKYO i felt it wouldnt hurt to try. Easy setup. easy speaker calibration. The speakers on this system does not do this receiver justice. I recommend replacing the cheap speaker wire ASAP to push the sound alot better. The receiver has alot of features and alot of custom sound settings not found in other HTIB what blows me away is that this system is only $450. The HDMI switch in this receiver works seemlessly. Best 1080p passthru I have seen for the price. This system is a diamond in the rough and should demand some attention. After spending some time with the remote its a breeze. Really am impressed with what onkyo is doing as a company.
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Great System - Great Value
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| Review Date: June 13, 2007 |
| Reviewer: JJClarkin, Boston, MA |
I just received this system a couple of days ago, and I would agree with the previous reviews. The system was very easy to set up and the performance is fantastic for the price. I found that this was actually a bit more system than I needed for my room. But who ever complains that there home theater is too powerful?? I did replace all of the speaker wire and the sound was noticeably improved. I would definitely recommend this system to any friend looking for a powerful Home Theater with a budget under $500. You can't beat the flexibility for this price.
The only thing I would have changed is the size of the front speakers, I wish they were just a bit smaller and a little less obtrusive (They are about the same size as the receiver). But overall that's not that big of a deal. I am very happy with the system. |
Superior Sound!
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| Review Date: October 27, 2007 |
| Reviewer: A. Sebyl Sholler, Hoboken, NJ |
| Great system. HDMI inputs allow you to hook up both your cable box and DVD player (or PlayStation if you have one). The speakers are solid. The package for the entire system is huge, so be ready to lift up some weight. Easy to setup, lots of features if you are into audio/video connections. In addition, the remote control is universal so you can set up your TV and cable box to it. I now only have 1 remote control for everything, the one that came with this system. I am very happy with it! |
Clear, Clean, & Warm
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| Review Date: September 20, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Chad Woolam, |
After having had this system for a week, I am now utterly impressed with it. Once you get all the speakers calibrated, replace all the speaker wire with some 14 gage, and get your room setup properly you'll find this system blows you away too.
Strait out of the box you will not be impressed. But that will be the case with any sound system. They need to be properly setup.
I HIGHLY suggest replacing the wire with METRA Ltd S14-100 MTA 14 Gauge Clear Speaker Wire. It really does make a world of difference. I was thinking the speakers were not as clear as I would have liked, until I installed the new wire. Now everything is extra crisp and clear.
After doing tons of research, Onkyo was the only one I could find that consistently got great reviews. I can see why! |
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Dec 31
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| Onkyo HT-SR800S 7.1 Home Theater Entertainment System (Silver) |
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| When it comes to all-in-one home theater, the HT-SR800 has made a clean break from the pack. You're looking at packaged home theater that neatly integrates your high-definition entertainment and your HDTV through an HDMI channel that transports video with a resolution all the way up to 1080p.Ably supported by component video switching; the HT-SR800 will handle most of the A/V components or formats currently available, as well as the spectacular quality of high-definition discs. Also, reinforcing the convenience of matched components, this package is the first to use an Audyssey room-correction technology specifically designed for integrated systems. The options--XM Radio (including 5.1 surround sound radio with Neural Surround decoding), and iPod integration--can really extend your reach, making the HT-SR800 one of the more complete home theater packages available. |
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- 110 Watts per Channel Minimum into 8 Ohms, 2 Channels Driven, FTC
- 2 HDMI Inputs and 1 Output (1080p Pass-thru)
- HDTV-Capable (50 MHz) Component Video Switching (3 Inputs/1 Output)
- Audyssey 2EQ/HTIB Technology to Correct Room Acoustic Problems and to Calibrate Speakers
- Built-in 230 W Amplifier Subwoofer
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Dec 30
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| Onkyo HT-S990THX 7.1 THX Home Theater Entertainment System |
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| The HT-S990THX is the first system to meet the parameters set by THX for overall system performance as opposed to separate loudspeaker and amplifier performance. In effect, the HT-S990THX represents a high-performance, powerful multichannel solution that combines the convenience of all-in-one systems with the performance of much higher priced separate components. With full THX processing capabilities-- THX ASA-derived playback modes (THX Cinema2, THX Music Mode, THX Games Mode)--you can be assured that this system brings out the full potential of surround sound for all entertainment options. Equally as important, Onkyo's Wide Range Amplifier Technology (WRAT) gives the system a perfect base for stellar amplifier performance. Also, the HT-S990THX's compatibility with XM Satellite Radio and the iPod offers a completeness to this home entertainment system that has rarely been seen before. |
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- 110 Watts per Channel Minimum into 8 Ohms, 2 Channels Driven, FTC
- HDTV-Capable (50 MHz) Component Video Switching (3 Inputs/1 Output)
- Color-Coded 7.1-Multichannel Inputs (Receive 7.1 Surround Sound from Compatible Blu-ray Disc and HD-DVD Players)
- XM Ready with XMHD Surround
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