Powerful system! Much sound and extras for little money

For me, the Samsung 5.1 home theater system is my first home theater system. So far I got along well with the "normal" TV sound. As more and more of my friends and colleagues but now bring the cinema into your own living room, I want the advantages enjoy out times and now I can finally "have a say"

*** *** Unpacking
The package still includes in addition to the Blu-ray-compatible player in an attractive design and the associated loudspeakers, a remote control (incl. Batteries), an FM wire antenna, an instruction manual, standard cables and an iPod / iPhone docking station.

*** Connecting ***
The connection (my Philips Plasma TV) works without problems with a little understanding of technology - even without instructions. The boxes are positioned rapidly in space. To ensure that no tangles in the living room is created, I'm considering maybe even the purchase of a wireless module (SWA-5000) which enables wireless use of the rear speakers.

The remote control works with clear and enables the Anynet + technology, the controlling further, HDMI-connected devices. The first steps to set up are done quickly, so that the system is now ready for use. To perform software updates, or to use the online functions, the device must also have an online connection. This can be done either via LAN or WLAN, it must be mentioned that the system only "wireless ready" - that is, if you want to use the wireless function, separately sold USB wireless receiver (Samsung WIS09ABGN) is necessary! I opted for the standard LAN port. Another practical feature is the Audio Return Channel. This allows for compatible devices the audio portion of the HDMI cable without additional use an audio cable.

*** *** Try
The 3-D-capable player supports all previously existing with me media like Blu-ray, DVD (+ / - / R / RW) disc (R / RW), USB stick with a variety of formats, including DivX and WMA my formats are played without bleating. Special 3-D capabilities I can not test for lack of appropriate terminal. The iPhone content can be played without difficulty via the docking option. If times are pending no movie night, you can of course also use the radio function.

The sound is awesome for me as a "home theater newcomer". So far, I could not imagine that the simple television sound is bolstered so. A film gets by the now existing sound effects a very different perceptual effect. It really has a small cinema in the living room. The total output of 1000 watts makes itself impressively noticeable. The rich bass and the effects of verschiednen directions allow a dive into the film.

In addition, Samsung offers diverse online features. These include the playing of library content, You-Tube videos, or the use of various available apps. Many useful features that have been previously used but less with me. That I can save up for gray winter days. Practically I think the cloud feature that allows online content stored are also available on the go.

*** Conclusion ***
I am amazed at what so offers a home theater system in your own 4 walls. Completely new movie enjoyment for but little money. The not yet fully tried out additional features provide in the future is still room for surprises and ensure that the system will not get bored. For me, a well designed and implemented concept which should not be missing in any movie buff. Clear recommendation.