08-07-2006, 05:00 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
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Brand Names and High Prices Don't Equal Good Quality
"Pioneer's HTP-3800 home theater in a box (HTIB) lists for just $299, but its beautifully finished tower speakers were designed to visually complement Pioneer's gorgeous PureVision plasma TVs. The system includes an A/V receiver, small center and surround speakers, and a nonpowered subwoofer, but no DVD player; the system is ideal for buyers who already own a decent player. The Pioneer's sound quality is a mixed bag: it plays loud enough to fill moderately large rooms, but the subwoofer's volume level needs constant adjustment."  CNet's review of Pioneer's latest home theater system is surprising. It's a brand name, and moderately priced, but it's totally lacking in features and sound quality. Given how inexpensive progressive scan DVD players are these days, it seems a bit ridiculous that one isn't built into this system, particularly given it's price. Just shows that you don't always get what you pay for.
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