Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #797 in Consumer Electronics
- Size: 42-inch
- Color: One Color
- Brand: Panasonic
- Model: TC-L42E50
- Format: CD-ROM
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 23.80" h x
2.10" w x
39.30" l,
30.90 pounds
- Hard Disk: 500GB
- Display size: 42
Features
- IPS Full LED Panel with 1 Year Manufacture Warranty
- 360 Backlight Scanning
- Viera Connect, Wifi ready
- 60Hz screen refresh rate
- Thin LED design - 9.8" with stand, 1.6" without stand
Panasonic VIERA TC-L42E50 42-Inch 1080p 60Hz Full HD IPS LED-LCD TV
Product Description
VIERA Connect IPTV - More Fun Comes Via a Cloud Service VIERA Connect is a cloud service that provides apps in categories like video and music, social networking, games, news and lifestyle, sports, health and fitness. Learn more about the world of Smart VIERA and VIERA Connect here. Enhance your TV Experience with Popular AppsPopular apps on VIERA Connect include Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, Facebook, Twitter, Wall Street Journal, and huluplus, all optimized for the best user experience. You can have an unlimited number of apps installed because those apps are stored in the cloud, rather than in the TV memory itself.Learn more about "smart" TVs, how they work, what services are offered by different manufacturers, and exactly what you'll need to get started at Amazon's Smart TV Center.Clicker - Video on Demand Cross SearchingFind your favorite movies and video content easily with one-step searching, which allows you to cross search from multiple VOD services. For ease-of-use, use the quick keyword input on VIERA Connect to help retrieve your desired content faster. Customize your screen by grouping commonly used apps and displaying them on the screen for easier use.VIERA Remote App Support The VIERA remote app lets you use a smartphone or tablet device as a remote control. Tap and flick-based commands are intuitive. Use your smartphone as a gamepad for VIERA Connect game applications or your tablet as a touch pad to control what you do on the TV screen. Display the same web pages on both your VIERA screen and your smartphone with a simple flick. Simply "swipe" and share your favorite photos, music, and movies from your smartphone to your VIERA TV anytime. |
Communicate with Family and FriendsThe social networking TV app allows you to access social network sites and communicate with your loved ones while watching TV. Watch live sports games while upping the excitement by chatting with your friends as the game unfolds. Record an original message and set it as your answering voice message. Callers can record messages onto an SD Card (min. 512MB required), while you are away. *Skype camera not included with TV purchase
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704 of 728 people found the following review helpful.
2 things:IPS Picture quality, and Motion Picture Setting...
By Btbluesky
As a programmer and a gamer, I have my share of expensive monitors (just ask my wife!). And the regular LCD TV never satisfy my quality standard; colors are either too cartonish, black is not black, and white is tinted blue. So I have only used plasma as TV. It's warm, have rich real color, it's perfect for movie night, there is no argument there.So for my second TV, which in my study and music room, I want to try something else, since I keep hearing the LED LCD are the bomb nowaday (even most of them still do not look as life like as good plasma to me), the energy usage is low, thin and light. So I try my first LED LCD with this model after researching the latest 2012 models within my "2nd tv" price range.Sales person kept pushing LG (got magic wand, apps, thin bezel.....), but for me, IPS is the magic word. For people who do not know what it is just google "IPS panel", if no time, just know this, IPS is supposedly the best panel you can get as LCD panel (I believe all big Apple monitors are IPS, no exception), color is more vivid and the view angle should be a perfect 178.Got the baby home, set it up, hook up to my 15TB home server w/ HDMI, play some 1080p clips. Wow, it's so clear and real looking, this is some great monitor/TV I told myself. Flipped to the movies folder, open Avatar, wow, so this is 120hz, looking real smooth, real clear.IN FACT, it's so real and clear, I double check my refresh rate (at 60hz from source) all the codecs. The images looks like a pre-rendered animation, totally flawless. But after the first 5 minutes, it feels kind of weird to me as the movie somehow look much smoother, but "cheaper" at the same time. Then I remember the stuff I heard....soap opera effect.I never consider my eyes to be sensitive in any case (if anything, years of looking at multi 27" monitor should have desensitized me...), so whenever I heard SOE, I'd just brush it off as some people's sensitive eyes. IT'S NOT, it's very much noticeable to anyone, albeit some people just don't care about it when watching movies in the first place. In 300, all the grains are gone! Now it's really looking like animation, watching them fighting the monsters.By now, 2 hours after I unpacked it, I'm panicking and start looking at all the menu items. After much google, some site suggested to use Game mode, so the TV wouldn't add additional frames by itself to smooth out the frames. BINGO, the movies are looking absolutely stunning, got the good colors, no bleeding, black is pretty black (not as black as the best plasma...but blacker than most mid price monitors out there, which is a tall order for this size and price). So I open up some calibration graphic test for monitor and tune it abit, I'm pretty much set -- happy.BTW I have not try any apps in there, but I tested the iphone app remote, works great.So to sum it up, if you just want picture quality with a good price in a LED LCD, not gimmicks like 3D, apps, hair thin bezel, this is it.Make sure you understand the usage of GAME MODE, tune the brightness/contrast/color to watch movie, and use all the other ones for TV, personal videos, then it's good. OTOH, if the SOE do not bother you, doesn't matter then. The color and contrast will win you over in no time.Edit:Thanks to helpful reply, the setting to turn off the SOE is under Advance Picture->Motion Picture Setting. Good stuff.
804 of 860 people found the following review helpful.
Everything not great, more problems...
By Kevin Farrell
This is my first HDTV purchase. I waited a long time for them to come down in price, and am very happy with this TV so far. I've had it for about 3 weeks now and it is working great. I've watched various movies, the Euro Cup games, MLB All-star game, etc. As many have pointed out, it has a great picture, but may need some tweeking to get it how you want. This isn't hard to do if you have basic technology skills (i.e. finding the "Menu" button on remote and going to "Picture," then playing around with settings). Again, as others have noted, sound is okay. I'm not an audiophile or anything, but like good audio. I'll probably get a sound bar at some point, but it's just fine for now. I would not let others criticism of the sound deter you from buying this TV. I have not used the internet ready features, but will once I get a wifi blue ray player hooked up so can't comment there.The biggest issue with the TV is what others have noted - Panasonic's shoddy packaging. This really surprises me considering the quality of TV. Spend a few more pennies to get an extra layer of card board in there! My box had several holes punched right through it (thanks Fed Ex), fortunately they were all in the back which had more room for error (extra inch or two of depth) than if it were in front where the screen was. If the holes were in the front, whatever punched through the box probably would've damaged the screen.To summarize - excellent TV that I'm very happy about. Great price, especially with no tax and free shipping. I got the TV, the Mediabridge HDMI cable, and a 3 year warranty for less than what I would have paid for just the TV at a local big box store before tax! Not sure how Amazon does it, but I'm happy to benefit from their methods. The only thing here is you are rolling the dice having such a large item shipped. Be home when it arrives, inspect the box, give it a whirl. If it doesn't work or has damage then send it back. From the feedback I've read, Amazaon is very good about this. Fortunately I did not have to deal with it. I did take pictures of the damaged box though as a precaution.I'll update this in the future if anything changes, but otherwise am very happy! Wait for it to go on sale and Prime it!8/2/12 UPDATE - I've begun to notice vertical banding - vertical, translucent lines that almost look like shadows, and range in width from 1" to 4" across the entire screen. This is PARTICULARLY noticeable when I have been watching olympic soccer or baseball games with the green background when the camera is panning or following the action quickly. You see it at other times when there is a bright background and the camera is moving. I've also noted when objects move quickly in movies or shows there is some serious distortion. Other 95% of time picture is great. It is not an HDMI cable or input issue. This is a 120hz TV, so it should not be a refresh rate issue IMO. Here are some links on the topic as it appears to be a common problem w/ LCD and LED tv's.[...][...]Unfortunately, I'm past my 30 days to return it to Amazon. I bought the Square Trade warranty and talked to them first. They were very friendly and helpful, recommending that I use the Panasonice warranty and if they denied me to call back as they would service it. Initially Panasonic DENIED my claim for warranty service as their customer service determined it was not a "serviceable issue." They gave me information on how to dispute the decision. I ultimately asked for a supervisor, who cleared it to be serviced w/o me even talking to them. Technician is coming to my house next week and I look forward to seeing what he says b/c according to the links above it may just be a chronic problem LED/LCD tv's. Even if the tech says it is working properly, I'm still pretty happy with this tv. Panasonic's customer service is more up in the air at this point. I'd love to hear if anyone else has seen this problem with this TV?I'll post again once I get it serviced and update this again...8/7/12 UPDATE - I see they wouldn't allow me to include my links from my last update...oh well. So the technician came to my house today and noticed the problem right away. I guess that does make it a "serviceable issue." We enjoyed watching some of the Brazil and S. Korea match for a while. He tried a few things. We reproduced it on other channels and on a DVD. He said it's not the panel or backlight as he put it to a blue screen and everything was perfect. His best guess was something is wrong with the refresh rate for whatever reason, and noted that since it is a 120hz TV it should not be happening. He said he has not seen this particular issue before, and it looked comparable to what most 60hz TV's look like. He called it in and described it as a "noisy background." The person on the other end of the phone tended to agree so they are replacing the "main board" on the TV. On the receipt it is noted as a "Main PCB," and is a $262 repair. The part is being delivered to my house and repair scheduled for next week. I'll continue to update as it happens.8/16/12 UPDATE - Same tech came back today and replaced the main board. This did not solve the problem. He tried adjusting settings, called into his office to talk to technician who is particularly knowledgeable about settings and calibration, still no luck. He did say that issues like this are not uncommon in LCD/LED TV's. Next step is to call Panasonic and see what they say. Problems seems undetectable to some, others notice it immediately.9/23/12 UPDATE - Wow. Where do I begin. I'll start out with this - Panasonic's customer service is an epic nightmare. That's a pretty good summary. I'm now a month and a half into dealing with them. I've made 5-6 calls to them since my last post in August, spent hours in discussion with them, hours on hold, hours being disconnected, hours being re-routed to the wrong people and the wrong department. In a word, incompetent would be putting it nicely. The service company who came out to service the TV declared it non-repairable back in August. Panasonic claimed they never did this. And around and around we go. There are so many stories I don't even know where to begin. On one call I was told that I could not speak to a supervisor and that I could not leave a message for one. End of phone call. Seriously. It's just insane. This past Friday I spent over an hour with them on the phone as they told me my "TV was working to specifications and would not be replaced." It really took them over a month to determine this? When I asked for a full clarifcation as to why, again, they are cherry picking information from the repair company. The TV is working to specs, however, it also still has the screen issue and they have no idea how to fix it. This is clearly noted in the report. I was told I would need to call the repair company as they would not replace the TV unless the repair company changed their report. I called them (A&E Repair) and they were responsive, friendly, and competent. What a change. We now have an appointment for the same tech to come to my home on Wed. to verify the problem is still occurring (which it is). Then we are going to call Panasonic together and tell them the TV needs to be replaced. A&E said this way Panasonic cannot claim that the TV was never called in as unrepairable, again.At this point Panasonic is at least guilty of incompetence in their customer service and warranty department. At worst, they are disingenuous, lying, and not standing by their product in an attempt to get me to give up my attempts at getting a working product. What they have yet to learn is that I'm pretty persistent and they've chosen the wrong customer to do this to. I've yet to decide if I will report them to the Better Business Bureau yet. That will depend on the outcome of my experience on Wed. Regardless, I will continue to update this post, my post on CNET forum, I plan to write a personal letter to Panasonic Corporate, and publish a lengthy post to their public Facebook page. That will be a start. To all others who are having the same problem from Panasonic (many of you have contacted me personally), I suggest you document everything - the dates, times, names and ID #'s of all employees in every interaction you have with them. Demand a supervisor as they are slightly more competent than the typical person who answers. And good luck, because you will need it. I will update again as this develops.10/6/2012: I've now dropped my rating of this product to 2 stars. The TV has begun to have serious backlite bleed through - blotchy and ligther in some spots than others when on a black screen - especially in the corners. For the type of LED TV this is, my understanding is that this shouldn't be happening. I wish I could attach pictures. Maybe a video review is in my future to prove all of this. The original banding issue is still occurring. It's also down to 2 because of the overall terrible customer service - unexcusable.Anyway, the technician never came to my house. He was in contact with Panasonic techs who told him that this problem is "normal." They even asked the warranty technician why he was still in contact with me and that he shouldn't be speaking with me anymore since the case is closed. They basically told the one person trying to help me to stop talking to me. Can you believe this?! I've never experienced anything quite like this. I actually spoke to someone at Panasonic that seemed to know what they were talking about in customer service and it's as simple as this - unless I can get someone to claim the TV as unrepairable, there is nothing customer service can do. Since my TV is "working to specs" and the problems people have actually acknowledged exist are "normal," nothing is going to happen. My last ditch effort is an email to the Panasonic technician dept. he was speaking to, along with attached photos and videos of the problem. As always, I'll post their response.This review has become a book and is silly by now, but for me it's the principle of the matter at this point. I'm glad to see the time I've taken to write this has actually deterred people from buying this product. Hopefully more of you continue to comment.10/31/12:Happy Halloween. No trick here, I'm actually getting my TV replaced. So I was able to take video and photo proof of the problems on the TV. I emailed it to Panasonic at the address they requested and surprise, surprise, no response after 2 weeks. I then filed a Better Business Bureau case and had a call from the North American branch of Panasonic within 48 hours. The employee that called me was friendly, professional, and re-assured me right out of the gate that my TV will either be replaced or my money back - my choice. I was informed however, that my current one could not be repaired. I asked them how that could be when they were willing to replace it, but yet other staff had told me it was "working to specs." This is no lie now - I was actually asked if I was recording the conversation. I reassured them I was not. I was then told that it is known internally that there are problems with Panasonic LED line of televisions. REDEMPTION!The employee said that they could not repair the issue because techinically it was within their accepted specs, and that they could not comfortably replace it with the same model as it would be likely that the replacement would have the same issues. In talking to a friend who works at out local Best Buy, he told me that they had not received any Panasonic LED shipments in a while and his guess was maybe they are actually doing something about this now.Anyway, I was offered a full refund, or an upgrade to a Panasonic plasma TV that was much nicer, larger, and a lot more features. I took the TV and I talked them into giving me the next model up from what they offered me an even exchange for due to my troubles. Basically I'm getting a $1200 TV for my orginal price of $750. My Square Trade Warranty also transfers over. I have the employee's direct line so I will be dealing only with them for any future issues - another reason I was willing to take another Panasonic. I'm waiting for the TV to be delivered to a local business who will be delivering it to my door and taking away the "old" one. Hopefully I'll only be writing one more review after this professing love for my new TV. If you are having the same problems that I had, save yourself a lot of stress and wasted time and just open up the BBB case if Panasonic is dragging their feet.I win...maybe11/30/2012:I've had the replacement for almost 2 weeks now (got delayed due to demand and Hurricane Sandy...seems right for my luck in all this). I talked them into giving me a TC-P50ST50 plasma unit as an even exchance. A regional repair company sent a technician out to pick up the old one and set-up the new one. The replacement TV they gave me is absolutely stellar. The plasma picture is far superior to the LED I had. The sound is also much better. It truly is a pretty spectacular TV. Unfortunately, the stock Netflix app is not working on it. Fortunately I do not have to go through Panasonic anymore. The repair technician from the delivery company is in direct contact with their tech dept and is handing it. Panasonic tried to say it was b/c I have too low bandwith - something I thought was plausible considering I only get 3mbps to my house. So I had my cable company bump me up to 15mbps (plenty of bandwith for the app) for a day to see what would happen. I verified via a speed test that I was up and running at 15mbps. It did not solve the problem. I think the app was corrupted on install or something. The technician is awaiting a response from Panasonic at this time. The fun continues...1/10/2013:The Netflix issue was resolved without repair, but rather by some help from the Amazon community. It actual was likely happening due to Comcast intentionally restricting bandwith to the TV (apparently something they readily admit they do to other on-demand competitors). Once I changed the IP address on the TV to the public Google server, the app has worked just fine since then. The replacement plasma TV I received is fantastic. I'm very happy with it.
197 of 209 people found the following review helpful.All I had hoped for in an LED/LCD
By StacyK
I bought this from a big box retailer, but have always found the Amazon community to offer great non-pro reviews of mid-level products often skipped by online review sites. Panasonic has picked up the mantle of plasma king since the demise of Pioneer and I hoped the TC-l42E50 would have close to the same impact on LED/LCD market. I have tried LED displays from other major brand names with a 3rd the performance quality of the Panasonic. Let's get this out of the way right now if you are expecting plasma level PQ (picture quality) namely black level performance out of this TV then pack it up and ship it back, because it is not happening. Panasonic has taken the Samsung/Sony approach to this television and offer a screen that pops with intensity, one of the sacrifices being black level performance. You gain a plethora of features that with the right adjustments can make this display outshine it's competitor's. Panasonic has taken great measures to ensure great motion performance with the addition of the 360 backlight scanning feature. This feature breaks the screen into 3 section in which a smart dimming function on the LED's switch them on/off very quickly (120hz frequency) to improve pixel response time and alleviate motion artifacts such as judder, trailing and ghosting/streaking. The math breaks down like this 3 sections x 120hz = 360hz (simulated) for the 360 backlight scanning. They offer an additional motion smoothing technology when set to weak offers no artifacting or Soap Opera Effect (SOE) often seen with this technology, but if gaming on this TV recommend turning off or set to weak due to potential controller lag. Speaking of gaming if you are a gamer than I cannot recommend this TV enough from racing games too first person shooters(FPS)this set can handle anything you can throw at it. I have tried everything from 120hz-480hz televisions and none can perform a third as well as the Panasonic at a about 50% less to the of the main competitors equivalent. Don't let all the fancy jargon confuse you it is all marketing speak. All TV's including plasmas are 60hz with scene interpolation of some kind that inserts frames in between existing frames to give the illusion of a higher refresh rate whether it is Panasonic's:600hz sub-field drive or Samsung's:Auto motion plus they are still a native 60hz. While shopping for a television let that be the last deciding factor, but let your eye's be your guide. Visit a big box store ask for a remote and immediately take it off the Vivid picture settings and set it for Cinema,movie or natural setting in the user menu to get a better idea how the set will function in the real world. This will turn all the post processing nonsense off in most case and let you see the true performance of the display, so you can make an educated decision. If you prefer the look though the Panasonic E50 can still deliver that performance, although adjustments aren't as robust as it's competitor's they are sufficient. Let's break it down. Picture: While not as deep as a plasma display still impressive for an LED/LCD. Black levels are good, but not great colors are natural and accurate making movies and games really pop. Could use a few more adjustment option like a THX or pro mode for better white balance control, but certainly not the worse I have seen. Sound: Like a few of the review have said nothing to write home about, but again not the worse I have heard. If you are in the market for home a theater and gaming set-up most likely a quality surround sound is already a consideration. Since I have a pair of wireless surround sound headphones TV audio quality is not a concern for me. Connectivity: While wi-fi ready this display is not wireless out of the box, an additional dongle is needed for internet connectivity. Build Quality: While this TV doesn't have the paper thin bezel made popular by LG & Samsung it would be right at home on a wall mount or traditional stand. It sports a 1 inch glossy black bezel with a quarter inch clear boarder around that for an all around attractive frame. Panasonic has manage to also avoid some of the pitfalls associated with Edge Lit LED technology namely light bleed and flashlighting. In a completely dark room the screen is solid black or really dark blue through the entirety of the screen with no areas of backlight bleed on any of the sides. There is also no pooling of light where the LED's are unable to reach certain areas of the screen. I have seen $4000.00+ LED TV's not be able to achieve this feat, so very impressive. I hope I was able to give an overall impression of the Panasonic TC-L42E50 television.
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Price Comparisons Creative ZiiSound T6 2.1 Wireless Speaker System
Product Details
- Color: Black
- Brand: Creative
- Model: T6
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 15.12" h x
10.96" w x
15.20" l,
19.36 pounds
Features
- Superior Bluetooth wireless stereo with apt-X codec
- Swivel-Speaker-Array for Surround Sound
- Creative SLAM Subwoofer for deep tight bass
- IR remote for improved convenience and control
- Aux-in and line-up for added connectivity
- Works with all compatible stereo Bluetooth devices
Creative ZiiSound T6 2.1 Wireless Speaker System
Product Description
With its Swivel-Speaker-Array, the ZiiSound T6 gives you the most compelling music, movies and gaming experience with high quality wireless audio and surround sound. Pair it with any compatible Bluetooth device or simply use the bundled BT-D1 USB Transmitter for an instant Bluetooth connection. Enjoy 5.1 movie or game soundtrack via a USB connection to your PC, Netbook or Notebook, while the SLAM subwoofer with its 3 drivers-design, delivers excellent dynamics for deep, tight bass. For total convenience, the ZiiSound T6 also comes with a wired volume control pod, AUX-In and headphone connector.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful.Really solid, clear sound for bluetooth and more
By James Korsmo
This set of speakers puts out great sound. And that's really what it is all about with speakers, in my opinion. The small tower pairs are rather heavy for their size, meaning they likely have nice weighty magnets, which is probably why they put out good volume with crispness and clarity. The sub-woofer unit is a nice size, and likewise puts out a nice full bass that fills in the sound admirably. I love classical music, and this set produces wonderfully clear and full sound that has both clarity as well as richness and depth, and it also really pumps out the rock music or sings out the jazz.This set has multiple input options (the sub-woofer unit also doubles as the main hub and amp for the unit):*bluetooth (which produces a beautiful crisp sound for movies, music, or games)*USB 2.0 input*RCA inputs (meaning you can hook it up to your TV, current stereo system, a CD or DVD player, etc.)*Headphone/aux line input (via a RCA to headphone jack cord or via a headphone-style input jack on the control unit; this allows you to hook up non-bluetooth MP3 players, older computers, and pretty much anything that has a headphone jack)*The unit also includes a USB bluetooth chip, so you can use the bluetooth feature with a non-bluetooth-compatible computer system. (Also available for purchase is an iPod bluetooth adapter that likewise adds bluetooth capability to some older iPods and other apple devices that don't have it, though some older iPods, like my first-generation Nano aren't compatible.)The set is controlled by a round control unit that connects via a cord to the main sub-woofer unit. This has the power button, source button, and the bluetooth sync button, headphone output jack and headphone-style input jack, as well as a large dial that controls the volume, a really nice feature that makes for an attractive and functional way to control the volume and the other features of the set, but because it's on a cord, it can only be a few feet away from the sub, which might limit your placement somewhat. The speaker pairs are likewise connected to the main sub by RCA speaker cords, which are of a decent length, but they're not overlong, so again, this might limit your speaker placement somewhat. There is also a small dial on the back of the sub unit for controlling the bass level, as various songs or music types might call for a different recipe for bass fill, and this helpfully allows you to keep the bass from overpowering the music on tracks that have a lot of bass. The set also includes a remote control that controls volume, input, etc.In all, this is an outstanding unit with some great features and really outstanding sound. It has made even music that is familiar sound fresh and new, especially through the bluetooth connection, which makes for incredibly clear sound.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful.One of the best...
By Corey Fisher
This thing is ridiculous... completely overlook any negative reviews. Mark my words, the sound that this "little" set produces will rival some smaller home theater loud speaker sets. I never thought a subwoofer this small could produce lows that are low enough to knock a shelf off my wall and the usb digital audio is crystal clear and believe it or not, they produce outstanding surround sound from a 2.1 set. I have heard many (if not all) good 2.1 sets... these are the best. See for yourself.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful.
Creative ZiiSound speaker system
By Wix
I was given these speakers to evaluate as part of my participation in Amazon's Vine program. Although these speakers were given for review, there is no mandate as to how many stars they are given and my review is without pressure or bias. That said, this is my fourth speaker set through Vine and they were well recieved.Creative launched the ZiiSound T6 in November 2010. This speaker system works with all Bluetooth devices, has an easy setup and provides a few options other than Bluetooth for audio inputs. What you have here are 2 swivel type speakers on metal stands, with two speakers on each stand that independantly move to provide sound in all directions. Plus, you have the sub, which has the controls and inputs on the back.These speakers are solid. They are eyecatching and most importantly - they deliver a crisp sound with a kickin bass. The sub is enough to make you feel like the music is going right through you, even without the volume tweaked up. Creative calls this their "Slam" three-drive-subwoofer, which they claim delivers Low Frequency Effects. Well, it is nice. Really nice.Set-up could not possibly be easier. Your two swivel type speakers plug into the back with a nice, sturdy, dual RCA input cord. The swivel knob controller goes into the back, and has a headphone in jack as well as a few source buttons for easy switching. It also has a rear RCA input. They even threw in all the cables you would need. Some other manufacturers should take note. ;)My setup - I could not wait to test these out. I had been waiting for this system for a couple weeks and was so excited to put music on so I grabbed my Acer Iconia and used the audio out cables to plug it into the RCA. Yeah, I know I could have done the bt connection but I was wanting to read, first so the cable connection was the first thing I thought of. Put on my Amazon MP3 app and started playing my music. Of course I had to put on some Flo Rida to test out that bass. Had the whole house groovin to "Good Feeling" and the bass was crazy - I actually turned it down a shade so I could hear the treble, too. First time that has happened. For comparison, I have a Sharp sound system for my home theater and this little Creative set actually blasted me right out of my kitchen with as effective a bass as the larger speaker set. That was impressive. And it sounds a bit superficial, but Creative put in a nice user manuel in with the product, and everything was very well packaged.Everything has worked out so far in further testing - the bt connection between the Iconia and the system was just fine. The 3.5 jack is nice to allow me to hook up whatever I want into these speakers. The only problem I have is where to put these things in my home! :)Features (according to manufacturer's insert) :Swivel satellite top drivers for Surround or Stereo applicationsUSB 5.1 audioLow latency apt-x0codeAudiophile-grade satellite driversCreative Slam subwoofer with Low Frequency EffectsIR remote controlThere are a couple tiny nitnoid issues I have. Very small, I might add. One is that I wish it had an HDMI in, that would have been sweet since I would have been able to plug in my cable box or even put these on my DVDO edge. No big deal though, I am sure I will get over it. The other is that I feel the power cord is a teeny bit too short. For these small nit-noid issues I took off one star, but am teetering on giving it back over the next few weeks that I eval them. Other than that, I totally love these speakers.As with any of my reviews, if I run into issues or discover new positives I haven't noted already, I will be sure to update in a timely manner. I hope this review was informative and helpful!
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Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Compare Prices Yamaha RX-V573 7.1-Channel Network AV Receiver
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #476 in Receiver or Amplifier
- Color: Black
- Brand: Yamaha
- Model: RX-V573BL
- Dimensions: 6.38" h x
17.13" w x
12.38" l,
18.10 pounds
- Hard Disk: 500GB
- Networking: Wired
Features
- 7-channel powerful surround supported in HD Audio format decoding: Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio; Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
- Network receiver with AirPlay, allows music streaming from Mac, PC, iPod, iPhone, iPad
- 4K pass-through for next generation super high resolution displays, and HDMI (4 in/1 out) with 3D and Audio Return Channel
- AV Controller app for operating various functions from an iPod, iPhone, iPad or Android phones
- YPAO sound optimization for automatic speaker setup
Yamaha RX-V573 7.1-Channel Network AV Receiver
Product Description
Experience the power of a 7.1 network receiver from Yamaha, the RX-V573. Seven discrete amplifiers provide versatile speaker options, including 7.1 channel surround, Bi-Amp to double power to main speakers, or Zone B for extended audio coverage. The Yamaha AV Controller App works with Apple and Android devices and provides simple yet powerful network control. Enjoy your new receiver with CINEMA DSP 3D, which offers an enveloping home theater experience. Expand connectivity with Apple AirPlay and versatile USB input for iPad compatibility. With included futuristic technologies like 4k video pass-through and ECO mode, the RX-V573 puts the power in your hands.
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38 of 40 people found the following review helpful.Welcome to the confusing new world of home theater settings.
By HD Hockey Guy
Had it about a week now and played with it for a couple of hours each night tweaking the settings and trying out various streaming music, tv shows and HD movies. This was a replacement for an Onkyo HTIB system that was 7.1 also, but did not have HDMI switching or DTS-HD/DD-TrueHD abilities. Thus far I can say I really like the basic function of the amp and the SCENE feature.Pros:-Near future proof with 4k passthrough-Every codec known to mankind (including DSD for SACD* Bonus)-Power off HDMI switching (very useful if you listen to audio through the tv speakers sometimes like I do when wife is sleeping. Extra bonus is the audio does not pass through to the TV speakers while the AVR is ON, but automatically does once it's turned off. This means you don't have to mute the TV while you have the home theater system on and then turn up the volume after you turn it off)-Options Galore including an 8-band frequency adjustment on every channel independently which means you can tonal match different brands of speakers or compensate for a lacking speaker like I had with a muddy center channel.-App for mobile devices. I used the iPad app and found several settings much easier than using the standard on-screen menu.-Network airplay. SUPER easy to stream music from the iPad or iPhone and the sound filtering works very well to get rid of that compressed sound of low bitrate MP3 audio.-Setting for initial volume, max volume. No more turning on the amp after listening to that Saving Private Ryan DVD the night before and getting blasted across the room from Wolf Blitzer when you get home and turn on the system. It defaults to your preferred volume and you can set the max output so the kids can't blow your speakers while you're at work.Cons:-Confusing and near difficult to turn off all the extra 3D sound field, DSP and venue effects. Sometimes you just want to listen to things clean. Even if you turn off DSP in the menu, there are still sound field effects on. Enhancement, auto level, 3D field, DSP, etc... it's just a bit much to grasp out of the box if you're not a Yamaha customer previously. The iPad app REALLY helped me understand which did what and finally realize I wanted STRAIGHT and all the other stuff off to listen to the DTS-HD audio. The sound is good with all this stuff on although some settings sound worse than others depending on your input source (2 ch stereo, 5.1 surround, streaming audio, Blu Ray DTS-HD, etc...).-On Screen Menu feels like playing an old DOS game in 16 color graphics. Update it to match the app Yamaha.-Settings change every time you change input source. Seems that once you get things set the way you like, once I eject a Blu Ray from the BD Player and switch to streaming audio the sound field defaults back to some setting I don't want and I have to return it to the clean setting. Whether this is a permanent issue or a setting somewhere I'm not sure yet but it's annoying to have to tinker with things all the time.-Remote layout. No backlighting or glow buttons? No color coding for main areas? My Onkyo remote gave you color coding so you could see where you were pressing at least in low light conditions and had glowing buttons for the main volume and inputs. And why would you put the main volume button right next to the scene buttons that change the input? I keep hitting the Radio input when I'm trying to turn up the volume during a movie. So fun.-No auto switching to preferred setting per input type. Seems it would be easy to have a menu to set what sound settings you want when listening to a 2 ch stereo input, 5.1 DD input, 7.1 DTS-HD input, or streaming 2.0 PCM input and let the receiver do what you want.That said, the pros far outweight the cons once you get a feel for things. The networked ability to stream home media servers and update the firmware is really nice and given the 4k passthrough, I'm not worried about getting left behind this time when something better comes along in a couple of years. The Zone B ability also means I can expand my setup in the future to control another room and use the app to control the AVR from another room.The sound quality is very good and listening to a SACD with DSD decoding is so much easier than using the old connections on my Onkyo.This feels like a big boy AVR rather than straight bells and whistles play to a price point. I lucked out with an open-box special for $150 less than retail that actually was a sealed box and mint so I feel even better than most, but that said I wouldn't feel bad now if I had paid full price. If you don't care for the network features or don't have 7.1 check out the 373 model. SUPER value for a 5.1 setup.
45 of 50 people found the following review helpful.Great right out of the box.
By kbobdelux
I am usually skeptical of first release technology (Airplay) on a newly released product. I waited almost a month before I found this item in stock after the pre-release press. After hooking the device up to my network, and connecting the 7 speakers, I had the Yamaha app downloaded and running airplay in less than 5 minutes. My Android, IPOD Touch, and IPAD2 all worked without any issues. I have the receiver in a media room with 7 speakers and it beats the Dennon hands down. I have had two Dennons and both were plagued with problems and I will never buy another. I can control this device from anywhere in the house (as long as I am withing WI-FI connect).The only downside I see so far, is the device does not support Pandora for music streaming, but I can use an IPOD touch on a different AV source to solve the Pandora streaming. Not all the remote functions work with the app but the major items such as inputs, sound selection, work great.Also, I see that the receiver already has a new firmware available, but I am not going to download the firmware until I find a problem that needs to be fixed.I know its only been 1 week, but so far, I am impressed and plan to order a second receiver. I will follow-up on this review if I have any future issues or problems since it has only been 1 week.In my opinion, this is the best network receiver, with smartphone app remote, airplay, and 7.1 sound for the money. The Polk speakers and Polk sub with this receiver make the media room thump!
22 of 26 people found the following review helpful.Bought for multi-zone and networking.
By Andy
I was looking for an in-expensive receiver that could function as a home theatre box, had airplay and could supply music to a second zone (my kitchen). This unit fits the bill and has plenty of power and networking capability. Other reviews on the web have commented on the bad remote and bad on screen menus. I'd agree but these aren't deal breakers. I came very close to returning the unit due to an issue with the second zone support. You can't independently alter the volume in each of the two zones. The single volume control raises and lowers in both zones. What you can do is setup an offset for your second zone to have it always louder or quieter than your main zone. After some experimenting I found that this worked OK. With the second zone configured, you end up with a 5.1 theatre system and two of the original 7.1 speakers for your second zone.There is a IOS app for ipad/iphone that lets you control the receiver. It is adequate but not nearly as good as others I looked at like the Pioneer app. One complaint is you cannot turn zones on/off from the app. You have to use the remote.Pros- If unit turned off (in standby mode), hitting 'airplay' on my ipad fires up the receiver and music starts playing. Nice.- IOS app is OK.- Max volume setting so your wont accidently blow your eardrums when changing volume on iPhone.- does not get hot (as I heard Pioneers do).Cons- No independent volume control for each zone (but can set a preference for relative level in second zone).- Cannot turn zones on/off with app. Must use remote.- found it awkward to wire speakers up.This seems like the best out there I could find for price, multi-zone, networking and home theatre.
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Price Compare 1000W portable loudspkr system 8"woofer 1.75"compression driver Driver Type 8" Cone Woofer
Product Details
- Brand: QSC
Features
- 1000W,portable loudspkr system 8"woofer, 1.75"compression driver
- Output Power1 kW (RMS) Amplifier
- Frequency Response66 Hz to 18 kHz - 6 dB
- ControlsPower LED Indicator
1000W portable loudspkr system 8"woofer 1.75"compression driver Driver Type 8" Cone Woofer
Product Description
The QSC K Series is quite simply The New Standard in lightweight powered loudspeaker systems. Under the direction of Pat Quilter, QSC's team of amplifier engineers have created a new standard in Class D power modules unparalleled in the industry. Next, breaking from the traditional loudspeaker paradigm, every model is fitted with the identical 1.75" HF device (full range models) and woofers of the same high quality for unparalleled performance, regardless of speaker size.
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Tuesday, May 29, 2012
What Is The Best Price For 2.4GHz Digital Wireless Indoor/Outdoor Stereo Speaker with Remote and Dual Power Transmitter, Black-by-Cables To Go
Product Details
- Brand: Cables To Go
Features
- Specifications: ? Product Dimensions: 14 x 14 x 8 inches;.
- ? The 2.4GHz Wireless Outdoor/Indoor Speaker System comes with one speaker and is designed for either Mono or Stereo playback.
- ? For stereo playback, an additional speaker must be purchased separately.
- Mono playback is suggested when only one speaker is used in an area or room.
- ? Transmission Mode : UHF Stereo Carrier.
2.4GHz Digital Wireless Indoor/Outdoor Stereo Speaker with Remote and Dual Power Transmitter, Black-by-Cables To Go
Product Description
? Frequency : 2.4GHz Digital. ? Operation Voltage : Transmitter, DC 6C 300mA. ? Speaker: DC 12V 1.5A or 6 x D alkaline batteries (not included). ? Remote Control, 1 x CR2032 button cell. ? Frequency Response : 30 Hz 20 KHz. ? Distortion : 0.5% S/N Ratio : 65 dB. ? Operation Distance : Up to approximately 50 meters/150+ feet (open area). ? Speaker Audio Output Power : 20W Max. (RMS). ? Color: Black. ? Mfr: Audio Unlimited. Audio Unlimited's 2.4GHz Digital Wireless Indoor/Outdoor Stereo Speaker system with Remote Dual Power Transmitter allows you to enjoy your music inside or outside without running speaker wire. This compact speaker is powered by 2.4GHz technology, which guarantees a strong, clear signal up to 150FT away. The transmitter delivers a powerful signal through walls o
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Discounted Onkyo HT-S7500 7.1-Channel Network A/V Receiver/Speaker Package
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #35527 in Home Theater
- Color: Black
- Brand: Onkyo
- Model: HT-S7500
- Dimensions: 45.25" h x
27.17" w x
21.94" l,
- Networking: Wired
Features
- 80 Watts per Channel (8 Ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 0.7% THD, 2 Channels Driven, FTC); 130 Watts per Channel (6 Ohms, 1 kHz, 1% THD, 1 Channel Driven, FTC)
- 7 HDMI Inputs and 1 Output
- Internet Radio and Cloud Music Streaming Service Connectivity (Pandora, Rhapsody, Slacker, SIRIUSXM Internet Radio, Last fm, MP3tunes, vTuner, Spotify,AUPEO!)
- Supports Onkyo Remote Apps for iPod touch/iPhone and Android Phone
- Powered Zone 2 and Zone 2 Line-Out for Distributed Audio Playback in Another Room
Onkyo HT-S7500 7.1-Channel Network A/V Receiver/Speaker Package
Product Description
With new features to make a brilliant-sounding package even better, now's the time to update to an Onkyo home theater. InstaPrevue technology-a system that makes content selection easy-is one such upgrade to the receiver, along with an HDMI-enabled GUI featuring overlaid menus for fast in-program adjustment. Uncommonly good audio and video processing is complemented with connectivity for all of your A/V components. There are seven HDMI inputs to carry video upscaled to 4K by onboard Qdeo technology, as well as masterquality soundtracks; an HDMI output with ARC for amplified TV audio; and a USB port to connect an iPod or iPhone. Home networking offers a vast choice of online content and connects your PC-based music libraries. Dolby Pro Logic IIz expands 5.1-channel soundtracks to incorporate two extra Front Height channels, adding a realistic vertical dimension to your movies and games. The included floor-standing monitors and center speaker contain two powerful drivers each, while the subwoofer provides stunning bass impact. Four satellite speakers-two of which you might use in Zone 2 as part of a powered multi-room setup-round out the best-value home theater system in its class.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
dead subwoofer
By Xi Peng
Bought it on Amazon. Loved the wireless streaming feature, even though I had to buy a wireless adaptor, and it was in the front blocking the other jacks and it wasn't pretty.In the beginning the subwoofer would occasionally work, but most of the time the light is off. After a while it wouldn't even turn on. The seller offered to send a replacement but I was just too worried about the quality so I returned it. The return was very easy as they pick it up. Packing was a pain though.Overall I think the sound was very good, except there was no bass...
6 of 8 people found the following review helpful.One word....A-MAZING!!!
By eb85
Bought this product about a month after the release date... it is INCREDIBLE! Sound is out of this world, and listening to music on Pandora is like nothing I've ever experienced before...NO commercials!!!! I love that there's a phone app where you can control the system, it is really cool! In short... WORTH every penny!
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.The Sub-Woofer Died
By Tommie Carter
The sub-woofer on this product died, wouldn't even turn on. It worked off and on at first and then stopped working. I sent a replacement request to Onkyo support and I am waiting for a response. Based on Amazon return policy, I still have 14 days to return it... The system seemed to fit my requirements (7 HDMI inpouts), so I was able to hook up my X-Box, PC for 3D movies, 2 BluRay Players, AppleTV, GoogleTV, So I hope they can resolve this issue...
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