Monday, August 7, 2006
Brand Names and High Prices Don't Equal Good Quality
Posted by Jeremy Charette in "HARDWARE" @ 09:00 AM
"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.
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.
