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Samsung HT-BD1250

Samsung HT-BD1250
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Monoprice 9774

Monoprice 9774
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Pioneer SP-PK52FS

Pioneer SP-PK52FS
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Energy Take Classic 5.1

Energy Take Classic 5.1
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Price $397 at 1 store $799 at 1 store $278 at 1 store $299 to $399 at 3 stores
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4.0 stars Excellent
    Overall score: 8.1 (4.0 stars)
Editors' choice 5.0 stars Spectacular
    Overall score: 9.7 (5.0 stars)
4.5 stars Spectacular
    Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
Editors' choice 4.5 stars Spectacular
    Overall score: 9.3 (4.5 stars)
Average user rating 0 stars No reviews, write one! 2.5 stars out of 51 reviews 0 stars No reviews, write one! 5.0 stars out of 1 review 4.0 stars out of 27 reviews
Release date March 12, 2012 January 08, 2009 October 24, 2012 September 28, 2012 September 15, 2008
The Bottom Line Samsung's HT-BD1250 home theater system has built-in Blu-ray, streaming media from Netflix and Pandora, and excellent audio and video quality, making it our top budget Blu-ray all-in-one system. The Monoprice 9774 speaker system is the best home audio value we've ever seen: gorgeous, incredible-sounding home theater speakers for just under $250. If you've got the space for it, the Pioneer SP-PK52FS is simply the best-sounding, budget-price home theater speaker package you can buy. The Energy Take Classic 5.1 is the best budget speaker system we've reviewed, earning our Editors' Choice Award with its outstanding sound quality and exquisite looks.

Basic specs

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DVD type DVD player
Blu-ray player
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System Components Info unavailable Info unavailable 4 x Satellite speakers
1 x Center speaker
1 x Subwoofer
2 x Floor-standing speakers
2 x Bookshelf speakers
1 x Center channel speaker
1 x Subwoofer
4 x Satellite speakers
1 x Center speaker
1 x Subwoofer
Surround System Class 5.1 channel
5.1 channel
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Audio Amplifier Info unavailable Info unavailable Integrated
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Internet Streaming Services Info unavailable Pandora
Netflix
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Digital Player (Recorder) WMA
MP3
MP3
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Radio Radio tuner - FM
Radio tuner - FM - 15 preset stations
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Product Type Home theater system
Home theater system
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Equalizer Digital graphic - 7 bands
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Input Impedance Info unavailable Info unavailable 8 Ohm
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Components DVD player / AV receiver
Speaker system
Speaker system
Blu-ray disc player / AV receiver
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Color Info unavailable Info unavailable Black
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DVD DVD player
Blu-ray player
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Speaker System Details Info unavailable Info unavailable 4 x Satellite speaker - 115 - 20000 Hz - 8 Ohm
1 x Center channel speaker - 110 - 20000 Hz - 8 Ohm
1 x Subwoofer - 200 Watt - 33 - 150 Hz
Info unavailable 4 x Satellite speaker - 100 Watt - 115 - 20000 Hz - 8 Ohm
1 x Center channel speaker - 100 Watt - 110 - 20000 Hz - 8 Ohm
1 x Active subwoofer - 200 Watt - 33 - 150 Hz
Connectivity Technology Info unavailable Info unavailable Wired
Wired
Wired
Speaker Type Info unavailable Info unavailable Active
Info unavailable Active subwoofer, passive satellites
Built-in Decoders Dolby Digital
Dolby Pro Logic II
DTS decoder
DTS-HD decoder
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Pro Logic II
Dolby Digital
DTS decoder
Dolby TrueHD
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Manufacturer Warranty 1 year warranty
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Equalizer Factory Presets Jazz
Rock
Pops
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Product Description Info unavailable Info unavailable Home theater speaker system
Monoprice 5.1 Hi-Fi Home Theater
Info unavailable Energy Take Classic 5.1 Home Theater System - Home theater speaker system
Sound Output Mode Surround Sound
Surround Sound
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Product Description Samsung HT-E550 - Home theater system - 5.1 channel
Samsung HT-BD1250 - Home theater system - 5.1 channel
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Recommended Amplifier Power Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable 20 - 100 Watt
Supported Digital Video Standards WMV
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Response Bandwidth 20 - 20000 Hz
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Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared
Universal remote control
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Components DVD player / AV receiver
Speaker system
Speaker system
Blu-ray disc player / AV receiver
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Output Power 1000 Watt
1000 Watt
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Response Bandwidth Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable 33 - 20000 Hz
Speaker(s) Front speakers
2 x Surround Speakers - External - 167 Watt - 140 - 20000 Hz
2 x Center channel speaker - External - 167 Watt - 140 - 20000 Hz
1 x Subwoofer - External - 165 Watt - 140 - 20000 Hz
1 - External - 167 Watt - 20 - 160 Hz
4 x Satellite speaker
1 x Center channel speaker
1 x Subwoofer
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Product Type Info unavailable Info unavailable 5.1-channel Home theater speaker system
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