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YAMAHA YHT-150 -- Selecting components for a Home Theater System one by one can be as tedious and technical. And there's little reason to bother, with one-stop-shopping options like this! Package includes: HTR-5730 Digital Home Theater Receiver 192kHz / 24-bit DACs A/V Connections - 6-Channel External Decoder Input; 4 Video Inputs, 1 Output; 2 Audio Inputs, 1 Output; 2 Optical, 1 Coaxial Digital Inputs; Subwoofer Output 40-Station AM/FM Tuner Presets NS-AP1500 5-Channel Speaker System Acoustic Suspension Design Magnetically Shielded Satellite & Center Components - Dual 2-1/2 Drivers Satellite Frequency Response - 100Hz-20kHz Center Frequency Response - 75Hz-20kHz Satellite Size - 6-11/16H x 3-5/8W x 4D Center Size - 3-5/8H x 11-3/8W x 4D YST-SW010 Subwoofer 100 Watt Amplifier Advanced YST Active Servo Frequency Response - 30Hz - 200Hz Size - 12-13/16H x 11W x 11-1/2D Includes All Required Cables DVD Player NOT included

Brand: Yamaha Model: YHT-150 Dimensions: 22.00" h x 26.00" w x 58.40" l, 55.00 pounds Includes the HTR-5730 A/V receiver, NS-AP1500 speaker package, and a YST-SW010 powered subwoofer Delivers 100 watts x 6 channels, Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Pro Logic II, and 24 exclusive Yamaha surround effects Receiver offers 4 A/V inputs, 1 set of DVD-Audio/SACD-ready multichannel audio inputs, A and B speaker outputs, and 40 radio presets 5 magnetically shielded, acoustic-suspension satellite speakers with dual 2.5-inch woofers and .5-inch tweeters 6.5-inch 100-watt powered subwoofer with bass-enhancing QD-Bass (Quatre Dispersion Bass) and Yamaha Advanced Active Servo technologies

Hunting for exciting, dynamic surround sound on a budget? You've landed at the right system. It's no mirage: Yamaha's affordable YHT-150 includes the 5-piece NS-AP1500 speaker ensemble, a YST-SW010 subwoofer, and Yamaha's HTR-5730 home theater receiver, which pumps 100 watts per channel x 6 discrete channels (at 1 kHz) and offers a host of options for rendering the type of surround sound best suited to your taste or programming. The powerful HTR-5730 receiver accepts the DVD player's Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, and DTS 5.1-channel surround signals and routes each channel to its designated speaker. Additionally, the receiver's Silent Cinema and Night Listening modes enhance headphone and low-level listening, respectively, while Yamaha's 32-bit Cinema-DSP processing gives you an additional 24 surround effects to enhance your movies and music. With the HTR-5730's 5.1-channel analog inputs, you're ready for high-resolution DVD-Audio/SACD playback, too, whether from your current disc player(s) or from any future devices to which you might upgrade. The receiver offers a total of 4 AV inputs, and its tuner section offers 40-station AM/FM preset tuning. The 6-speaker complement includes the 5-speaker NS-AP1500 for the front, center, and surround speakers and Yamaha's YST-SW010 subwoofer for deep bass, which is important for effective home theater sound. Each speaker in the NS-AP1500 ensemble uses a sealed, acoustic-suspension design with dual 2.5-inch pulp-cone woofers. The center speaker is specially configured for TV placement and--as it handles upwards of 70 percent of a movie's audio, including most voices--it's engineered for slightly more full-bodied sound than the other speakers. The 100-watt, 6.5-inch subwoofer uses a spruce-cone driver and Yamaha's patented Advanced Active Servo Technology (Advanced YST), generating incredible bass from its small enclosure. Advanced YST uses negative-impedance feedback in the amp and a Helmholtz resonator in the speaker to provide strong and accurate bass. QD-Bass (Quatre Dispersion Bass) technology uses a down-firing driver with square, pyramid-shaped reflective plates to radiate sound with equal effectiveness in all directions. The sub's individual volume control permits the perfect matching of the sub's output to the overall volume of the system. The sub has a signal-sensing circuit, too. When it detects an audio signal, it powers right up. When it senses no signal for several minutes, it shuts itself off. All speakers included with the YHT-150 feature magnetic shielding, so they can be placed near a TV or monitor and cause no picture degradation. What's in the Box Surround amplifier, 5 speakers, a powered subwoofer, a remote control, remote batteries, a user's manual, all requisite cabling.

Most helpful customer reviews 58 of 58 people found the following review helpful. Nice system, but maybe not for a large living room. By JeffB We wanted an HTB (Home Theater in a Box) for less than $300 for our Master Bedroom, to go with the new small HDTV. We already had the other components (DVD, etc.), so we wanted an HTB without the DVD but with plenty of component connections for future expansion. After some shopping we purchased the Yamaha YHT-150. However after purchasing this product, I struggled for 2 weeks to like it, but in the end I finally did. I debated about taking it back and I looked at several other systems during these 2 weeks, but really couldn't find anything better in this price range. Both the receiver and the powered subwoofer are excellent, but my 2 week struggle was with the other 5 speakers (NS-AP-1500s). After setting the system up, I tried the DVD movie "Twister" (always a good HTB test movie), but the sound was "flat", "hollow", somewhat "tinny" and low volume (IOW, had to turn the volume way up). The speaker sound reminded me of being at the drive-in theater (remember what those speakers sounded like). This is when I entered my 2 week struggle with the system. To start sorting it out, I tested 2 of the speakers on another system, and quickly discovered that they are not very efficient (it takes power to get sound out of them), but I also discovered that the sound they produced was very clear and clean, unlike the YHT-150. So back to the YHT-150, I realized that the speaker wire that came with the system was only 22 gauge wire (though it looks heavier) which I used to set it up. So I theorized that this wire was too small for the power required to drive these speakers, and that this might be responsible for the unwanted sound effects. So I bought $5 worth of cheap 16 gauge speaker wire at Home Depot for a test, and rewired the front 3 speakers. Then I turned on the local classical FM station, and WOW, what a world of difference the 16 gauge wire made! I could hear richness and detail in the piano solo, and even people quietly moving around in the background of the recording. However at the new more powerful and cleaner sound levels, I could now hear that the speakers had no low-end bass (which is noted in the manual specs), but the subwoofer was not filling in the bass correctly to compensate for this. There would be a sound from the speakers (like a voice for example) that should have a bass component, but only a rumble from the subwoofer. This problem turned out to be the cheap subwoofer cable that came with the system. So I ordered a 100ft roll of good quality 16 gauge speaker wire and a good quality subwoofer cable, both for $38 total (I caught both on sale), and both of these have transformed the system. The speakers now deliver good clean clear sound at significantly reduced volume settings. The required volume settings are still higher than I'd like due to the speaker inefficiency, but the receiver has more than enough power to drive them in a bedroom setting, so this is not an issue. The excellent subwoofer is now very clean and tight, and it accurately fills in the bass for sounds that have bass. In the end, I've come to like this system, and it does a really good job for the reasons we bought it. I'm not sure I'd recommend it for a large living room as I don't think it has the power to fill a large room, but it can fill a bedroom or a smaller living room just fine. I have a couple of other issues with the sytem. First, the remote looks a little cheap, but it works fine. Second, the system was a little complicated to figure out and setup, and I think this system needs to be setup correctly for it to deliver its excellent sound potential. All in all this is a nice system, and I recommend it. 20 of 20 people found the following review helpful. Purchased and Haven't Looked Back By Tyler F. The Yamaha YHT-150 home theater is a superb surround sound system. Before I bought it I tried a used

Offers the highest levels of sound and video quality and convenience for total home theater enjoyment. Features 1080p compatible HDMI, up-scaling, iPod compatibility, XM Satellite Radio Ready, upgraded CINEMA DSP programs, and zone control and Network Receiver functions.

Amazon Sales Rank: #58199 in Consumer Electronics Brand: Yamaha Dimensions: 37.92 pounds Subscription required to receive XM 7-channel powerful surround sound at 140 watts per channel Digital ToP-ART with superior audio-grade parts and devices used throughout Pure Direct for higher fidelity sound reproduction - special receiver mode that causes the signal to bypass all but the most basic audio circuitry. 3 in/1 out HDMI (ver. 1.2a) for handling digital signals including Super Audio CD

Most helpful customer reviews 118 of 121 people found the following review helpful. Feature filled receiver By Michael J. Bauers The RX-V2700 has more features than any receiver I know of in any category. The main features that distinguish it are: * Play MP3s (off PC running the proper software)/Internet Radio * High Power (140x7 - One channel driven into 8ohm from 20hz-20khz) * Handles 7.1 multi-channel PCM over HDMI, helpful for Blu-ray and HDMI * YPAO (Automatically adjusts levels, and bass management features; I believe it also has some basic equalization features) * Three HDMI inputs (not a common feature of AVRs) * Can pass 1080P Cons: * Remote control longer than usual; controlling network features a pain * Clunky GUI for network capaibilities I connected a number of component video sources and audio sources and ran a single HDMI cable to my display. I have no video issues with this setup. I used YPAO to do the initial setup. When that was done I set all speakers to small and the LFE/Bass crossover to 80hz. There's no good reason to let your speakers handle bass if your subwoofer can do it. 80hz is what THX has reccommended. Everything worked fine. The diagrams in the manual of the back panel were hard for me to read. This made it harder for me to try to wire it up with less than two feet between it, and the back wall. There are some photos online of the back panel that might be easier to use. Sound quality is good. If you already had a good receiver, don't expect amazing improvements. Amps tend to sound very much alike. Processing modes are typical. Select straight mode, and it should do the right thing most of the time. I prefer 7-channel stereo for normal music listening, though. As for video, because I have a plasma, and I feel it does a good job deinterlacing (480i -> 480p) and scaling (to it's native 1024x780,) I only use HDMI conversion. I did play around with the 2700's deinterlacer and scaler options. I saw no improvement. I also see no degradation, which is what I expect. I use the 2700 to convert component to HDMI for a DVD player/Tivo box and my XBox 360. The network features work ok. I see usual problems with disconnects, etc. To stream MP3's from your computer to the RX, you will need Microsoft Media Connect, or Windows Media Player 11 (which comes with Media Connect.) You don't need to run Win Media, Media Connect will run as a background process, which is nice. Setting it up was easy enough, but I have spent my life working with computers. You will need to go into Win Media Player or Media Connect and add the 2700 so you can share music to it. The ability to play internet radio is one I quite like. You can't add stations, and are limited to MP3 (I think.) The 2700 uses the vTuner database, which is extensive, and you can suggest stations to it. The GUI for the network capaibilities is painful. It's slow for one thing. It will stop displaying with no keypress in 5 seconds or so. However long it is, it's not always long enough forcing you to hit the display button on the remote again. Very dissapointing for a product with a suggested retail of $1700. As mentioned above sound quality is good. It's powerful enough that I can turn it up as loud as I want without audible distress, and I can't say that about other receivers I have owned. Like most receivers, it's only rated with one channel driven, but don't let that concern you. If it's not loud enough for you, you either have a big room, inefficient speakers or a need to damage your hearing. As for it's sound quality being better than other receivers, I can't say that it is. Most receivers sound pretty close (in tests, even trained listeners have trouble picking out one amp vs. another.) A brief note about Blu-ray and HD DVD. This receiver will handle 7.1 multi-channel PCM at 96khz/24bits. That allows you to take advantage of the lossless audio formats available on the new high def media formats, such as TrueHD. You will need to set your player to output

Bose' AcoustiMass 10-III provides a matched system for exceptional home-theater performance, an experience that is so superb that you may prefer watching all your videos at home. It consists of six speaker modules: One low-profile AcoustiMass SubWoofer module (with three 5.25" woofers) for authentic bass frequencies that add a depth of dimension that is clearly rich without being muddy; Five tiny Satellite modules (each with two 2.5" drivers) deliver sonorously accurate and realistic mid-range and high frequencies to all 5 home theater channels (Front Left/Right/Center; Rear Left/Right)

Amazon Sales Rank: #98796 in Speakers Brand: Bose Designed for amplifiers delivering 10 to 200 watts per channel (front) and 10 to 100 watts per channel (rear) Cubes measure - 6.25H x 3W x 4D (each) and AcoustiMass Module is 14H x 22W x 7.5D Color - Silver Speakers/Black Acoustimass module

Most helpful customer reviews 2 of 9 people found the following review helpful. Sound wonderful! By lover Why buy a series IV when you can get the same thing for series III? Just a diff label that they stuck on. See all 1 customer reviews...

The Synergy Series KSW-12 subwoofer packs a powerful punch. It uses high-quality materials and the most reliable components to deliver deep, driving bass that intimidates competing designs. Available in 120 or 230 volt versions, this high performance subwoofer perfectly anchors a home theater or two-channel music system.

Amazon Sales Rank: #73092 in Receiver or Amplifier Brand: Klipsch Model: KSW-12 Dimensions: 15.00" h x 15.00" w x 17.00" l, 35.00 pounds 12-inch bass reflex subwoofer transforms songs into live concerts and movies into lifelike adventures Provides 105 watts of continuous power (440 watts of dynamic power) K-1071-K 12-inch down-firing fiber composite cone woofer Built-in discrete MOSFET amplifier Accepts LFE, line-level and speaker level inputs

REVIEW: Complete a powerful home theater system with the deep, driving bass of the Klipsch KSW-12 powered subwoofer--perfect for combing with high-performance Klipsch Synergy Series surround sound configurations. It couples a 12-inch driver to the floor for optimal performance. This subwoofer's high-output, down-firing design "grips" the air and fills a room with low frequency energy that's heard and felt with undetectable distortion. The built-in discrete MOSFET amplifier and 12-inch fiber-composite woofer are as efficient as they are reliable. It provides 105 watts of FTC-rated continuous power, and it has a dynamic power rating of 440 watts. (Dynamic power indicates the actual power this amplifier will deliver to the woofer under normal operating conditions.) The woofer is composed of a Santoprene rubber surround with a fiber composite cone which enables Klipsch subwoofers to deliver on their promise of extended bass response and maximum reliability. This subwoofer accepts LFE, line-level, and speaker level inputs, making it easy to add to the Quintet Microsystem, the Synergy System 6, or any other Klipsch inspired arrangement. The KSW-12's jet ash veneer vinyl finish creates a deceivingly subtle exterior for its earthshaking sound capabilities. What's in the Box One KSW-12 subwoofer speaker The Synergy Series KSW-12 subwoofer packs a powerful punch. It uses high-quality materials and the most reliable components to deliver deep, driving bass that intimidates competing designs. Available in 120 or 230 volt versions, this high performance subwoofer perfectly anchors a home theater or two-channel music system. The KSW-12 couples a 12-inch driver to the floor for optimal performance. Its high-output, down-firing design "grips" the air and fills a room with low frequency energy that's heard and felt with undetectable distortion. The built-in discrete MOSFET amplifier and 12-inch fiber-composite woofer are as efficient as they are reliable. This subwoofer accepts LFE, line-level and speaker level inputs. The classic jet ash vinyl veneer finish creates a deceivingly subtle exterior for its room-rocking capabilities. The KSW-12 ensures that you hear every roar or explosion with the clarity and impact that are the hallmarks of the Klipsch sound. Reviews: "The Klipsch Reference ensemble is pretty impressive for the money. It's a smoothly blended system for music, and the horns effortlessly put you in the middle of a film's dialogue and special effects..." Darryl Wilkinson, Home Theater, November 2001 "the assembled 5.1 system delivers sound that can only be rivaled by being there." Enid Burns, FHM, September 2002 Features: Bass reflex enclosure via rear-mounted port 12-inch Bass reflex, tuned port enclsosure Class A/B discrete MOSFET amplifier with outputs Auto-power on with 2-Second ON delay, 15 minute OFF delay LOW PASS CROSSOVER: Continuously variable from 40-120Hz, 24dB/octave slope above 120Hz 2 inputs: One line level/LFE RCA phono jack, and one high level speaker terminal 2 outputs: One high level speaker terminal set, and one high pass filtered at 100Hz, 6dB/octave slope Phase is switchable 0 or 180 degrees K-1071-K 12-inch woofer (30.5cm) down-firing fiber-composite cone Dimensions: 17-inches (43.18cm) x 15-inches (38.1cm) x 15-inches (38.1cm) Weighs 35 lbs. (15.9kg) MDF enclosure Matte-black finish Voltage: 110/120 VAC/60Hz Built: From 1998 to 2005 Frequency response: 26Hz-100Hz±3dB Sensitivity: 113dB SPL 1/8 space, 1 meter Power handling: FTC Rated Power: 105 watts continuous, 22-100Hz @ = 1% THD Dynamic Power*: 440 watts @ = 1% THD *Dynamic power indicates the actual power this amplifier will deliver to the woofer under normal operating conditions. While the FTC power rating indicates power available on a continuous, long-term basis, subwoofers do not rely on that type of power. Instead, the amplifier is called upon to deliver large, short-term peaks of power to be able to support the wide dynamics required by today's digital music and movie formats. In addition to the required FTC power rating, we've provided the dynamic power rating as a better indication of the product's true performance.

Most helpful customer reviews 58 of 69 people found the following review helpful. OK for HT, poor for music By James Lee Having heard this sub while back, I have to agree with the first reviewer. It's acceptable for HT use, but poor for music; regardless of their nonsense about dynamic power. Although, movies may get away with "large, short-term peaks of power", many music will demand nearly constant, power. In virtually all movies, special effects and sound tracks last only a few seconds; all most all of it is a dialog between the actors. Certainly, there is no bass in dialogs. Music is different. I mean, how often do you hear a couple note of bass, followed by few more notes several minutes later? I'm not sure where some of the reviewers get their information, but there is no such thing as a "crisp & sharp" bass. Crisp & sharp implies, fast rise time, which means there are significant higher harmonic(high frequency) contents in the sound. Anyone who understand the concept of harmonics and Fourier series should understand this. The "crisp & sharp" part of the "bass" comes from the satellites. The most common reason why some bass sounds muddy/boomy is because of poor integration between the satellites and the sub or due to the standing waves caused by the sub-room interaction. I also don't get how anyone can get "imaging" from a mono sub. Even if you use two subs, low frequency sounds are difficult to localize. This is the very reason why you can place the subs significant distance from the satellites. The rattling of the object in the room has EVERYTHING to do with the bass, regardless of the distortion. Obviously, the reviewer has never experienced the room pressurized by two 15" subs driven by 1000+ watt pro-audio amplifier. You can barely hear it, but you will definitely feel it. If you have never heard/felt a real sub, then you really don't have a good reference point to judge the other subs. All you can do is note the significant improvement KSW-12 made over the original 8-inch "sub". That being said, the KSW-12's low end of the frequency response is bit lacking for an "almost-high end sub". It seemed to struggle with the loud rap, as well as the classical music. For movies, it wasn't as bad. It handled most action scenes well, but combat scenes with exaggerated explosions, the sub clearly ran out of gas. Objectively, the specs are some what misleading. Why would anyone spec the subs at 1/8-space? I've seen half and 1/4-space specs, but 1/8-space? Also, how dynamic is the "dynamic power"? This sounds too much like my plastic 2" 100 watt(PMPO) multimedia speakers I had back in college. In short, KSW-12 has respectable volume, but is unsuitable for continuous music with significant bass content. It also doesn't have the low end impact. It's spec are completely unrealistic and you won't get anything near the listed spec in a typical living/family room playing music, or movies with heavy action sequences. In the end, it's only a bit better than a typical consumer level 12" sub. 6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Great Sound for Home Theater By Online Shopping Guru I see some of the ratings talking about the music sound quality compared to less expensive units. First of all, read the title of the item. It says Home Theater. I love the thundering response on this unit when I'm watching movies. Second, once you get the settings right on the subwoofer and your amplifier, the sound it great for music too. 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Superior subwoofer for the money By James Lafond Replaced an old Onkyo sub with the Klipsch KSW-12 to mach the rest of the Klipsch speakers i have. A night and day difference compared to the Onkyo,i mostly use it for watching movies and it has more than enough power,shakes the couch from 15 feet away with more power to spare. Awesome sub,A++++++ See all 16 customer reviews...

The Yamaha NS-555 3-Way Floorstanding Speaker with dual 6.5" woofers, 5" midrange driver and 1" Aluminium Dome tweeter, features Highly Oriented Polyolefine design for improved transient response, higher power handling and flatter frequency response. Magnetically shielded to allow placement near a TV without distorting the image.

Amazon Sales Rank: #55788 in Receiver or Amplifier Color: piano finish Brand: Yamaha Model: NS-555 Dimensions: 50.10 pounds 6-1/4-inch PMD cone woofers, 5-inch midrange cone driver, and 1-inch aluminum dome tweeter Waveguide horns reduce reflected sound while directing more sound waves to your ears 100 watts nominal power; 250 watts music power Monster Cable internal wiring ensures clean, clear signal Measures 8-3/4 by 39-7/16 by 12-1/4 inches (width by height by depth)

The Yamaha NS-555 tower speaker is specifically designed for home theater applications. The floor-standing speaker features a three-way bass-reflex design appropriate for main channels that incorporates a pair of 6-1/4-inch polymer-injected mica diaphragm (PMD) cone woofers, a 5-inch midrange cone driver, and a 1-inch aluminum dome tweeter. For improved imaging, the midrange and tweeter utilize Yamaha's exclusive waveguide horns, which significantly reduce reflected sound and increase the proportion of directly generated sound waves reaching your ears. This compensates for the lack of sound-absorbing materials on the walls of most homes. The result is a clear and precise sense of sound direction and placement that replicates the sound produced in commercial movie theaters. The NS-555 speaker boasts optimum sound quality by featuring Monster Cable internal wiring among several components, ensuring a clean, clear signal from the crossover network to the speaker driver. To further maintain signal purity, Yamaha provides bi-wiring capability, delivering separate +/- terminals for the woofer(s) and other driver(s). The separation reduces modulation distortion and improves sound quality. In addition, the speaker is magnetically shielded, so you can place it on a TV or video monitor without degrading the picture via stray magnetic fields. The speaker comes with a matching speaker stand that provides the solid footing necessary for full floor contact, enhanced stability, and minimal vibration resonance. The stand is also an attractive complement to the cabinet. The speaker's performance is enhanced by its solidly constructed elliptical form cabinet (with a high-gloss, black piano finish), which diffracts a minimum of sound. The speaker also features a new grille design and cloth that serves as an attractive and acoustically transparent protective cover for the drivers.

Most helpful customer reviews 19 of 21 people found the following review helpful. These Rule!!!! By Mr. Aaron J. Aldridge I bought these speakers only after I made the mistake and purchased the NS-125s. After being very disappointed with those speakers, I was looking for anything to cheer me up. Then when my package of NS-555's came, and I set them up...wow!! I am using them as my main speakers, along with my Yamaha receiver, center, rear and powered sub. I wanted to go wtih Yamaha speakers as my main to complete my setup. All I can say, after I figured my receiver for the better main speakers, I was litterly blown away. These speakers rock and now my TV room sounds like a movie theater. I was worried that my receiver wouldn't have enough power for these speakers. I am running 75 watts per channel in theater mode and 100 watts in stereo mode. Even with the 75 watts, I can not even turn my system above -30 before the sounds starts to rock the entire house!!! This was the sound that I was looking for when I first had my idea of a home theater system. Overall I highly recommend these speakers. I could not beleive the power difference between the NS-125s, and for only $50 more per speaker, the choice is all ready made easy! These speakers sound great. I can hear sounds in movies that I never heard before, seeing I was using a 2 way speaker and upgraded to a 3 way. All I need now is to upgrade my center to a 3 way and I am done! 41 of 53 people found the following review helpful. good price By Raegen W. Richard It should be noted that the ns-555's are specifically labeled home theatre speakers; however, I am in the process of building an audiophile system and these are currently my fronts. Right now my music is delivered to these yamaha's via a Marantz sacd player pushed by a 100W/ch Marantz receiver. So, my review is somewhat skewed as I am one with the expectation of exceptional sound quality. These Yamaha's are very good for usage as the front speakers in a surround home theatre system! The yamaha NS-555's produce very good sound for their low-low price, consequently their response levels at the very extreme highs and lows is not the greatest...The soundstage that they reproduce is well defined, but somewhat narrow; leaving many who I demo them for saying, "wow those sound really clean." In order to get a significant level of improvement above the ns-555's you have to invest about five times the amount of dollars. My next step in upgrading my personal system will be to replace these with a pair of Bowers and Wilkins loudspeakers. So, you can see where I am coming from, and I hope that this helps you realize these are a great place to start building a top-notch system, and they are also good for someone less peculiar who seeks a solid pair of home theatre speakers. 8 of 9 people found the following review helpful. Consider yourself lucky... By Real McCoy Consider yourself lucky that you've run across these speakers. I'm not an audiophile, but I like to believe I have a decerning ear for reasonable sound quality. These speakers look and sound great - I'm using as my fronts along with the ns-444 center and the onkyo sub/surrounds that came with my hts-770 HTIB. I'm very satisfied. My only negative is that, at low volume levels, the sound tends to be a little strained (that's the only word I can think to describe it). I'm convinced it's my receiver though. Looking forward to upgrading my Onkyo 520 so I can REALLY hear these bad boys shine! See all 16 customer reviews...

Bring the thrill of live concerts and "first run" surround sound movie theaters into your home at a price you can easily afford. Designed to deliver substantial bass output for home theater applications at a very affordable price, the Velodyne VX-11 subwoofer has a 10" driver powered by a 150-watt dynamic power Class D amplifier. The front-firing 10" woofer's output is enhanced by a precisely engineered rear-mounted port to produce significant bass extension, output and impact.

Amazon Sales Rank: #5808 in Consumer Electronics Color: Carbon Black Vinyl Brand: Velodyne Model: VX-11 Dimensions: 15.00" h x 12.00" w x 17.00" l, 33.00 pounds the Velodyne VX-11 subwoofer has a 10" driver powered by a 150W dynamic power Class D amplifier.

Most helpful customer reviews 9 of 9 people found the following review helpful. Excellent Subwoofer By Cain I had an older NHT subwoofer that was $750 about 7 or so years ago. It stopped working 3-4 years back but it sounded very nice when I had it. Since I live in an apartment now, there was no need to get a massive or expensive sub as a replacement. I decided on something nice and cheap, especially with this crappy economy. This subwoofer is perfect. Not as good as the NHT, which I forgot the model, but very very good for its price. Not too boomy but not super tight like the NHT. Of course the NHT was over 3x the cost! If you are on a budget and want something that sounds nice and is attractive, this sub is for you. I use it with my NHT Superone and Superzeros. 12 of 13 people found the following review helpful. A little powerhouse By D. Bouley I sometimes struggle with how to spend what money I have - get the better of the lesser brand, or the lesser of the better brand? In this case, I chose to get the lesser of the better brand. The VX-11 is Velodyne's entry-level sub. Its a 10", ported, front-firing unit with a 100W built-in amp. Go to any AV enthusiast forum for advice and you'll be laughed off the site for considering such a modestly-spec'd sub...but I ignored them, and I'm glad I did. In the $250-and-below category, you'd be hard pressed to find something better. Velodyne is a premium subwoofer manufacturer, and has been respected as such for many years. Surely they would not put their name on an inferior product. Trust me - they didn't. Unpacking the unit, I found that it was double-boxed, packed securely with foam corners, and completely bagged. It included a power cord and an owners manual. The sub was not overly hefty, but not a lightweight either. Construction and finish are top-notch. I connected my input cable through a y-adapter to split the signal between the sub's left and right line-level inputs, though there is provision to simply plug your LFE cable into the right input only. Once fired up, I was very impressed. This thing easily fills my 12x14 room with clean, tight, musical bass...its musicality is surprising given that it's a ported unit. I planned to run my old sub as well for a dual-sub setup, but I promptly packed it up after hearing this one. Won't need it. In my room, and for my taste after a bunch of tweaking, the sub sounds best at just under half volume, crossed over at about 135Hz. Movies have serious impact, and music is equally impressive. My only wish would have been some sort of feet - there are none. The bottom is as smooth as the top, and no feet were included. I plan to install carpet spikes at some point, at which time I expect its great performance to get even better. I highly recommend this sub for anyone wanting something under $250. 9 of 10 people found the following review helpful. Good unit By jbob Velodyne VX-11 has done a great job filling a large, irregularly shaped room with a full and rich bass response. I had some doubts whether this unit could handle my needs, but they were erased as soon as I turned on my Denon and listened to some of my favorite music. Was also extremely pleased when I used the sub with my Blu-Ray as the surround sound was terrific. Price wise this unit is at the low end of the Velodyne line, but it is certainly NOT low end on performance. See all 20 customer reviews...

Amazon Sales Rank: #134268 in Consumer Electronics Brand: Sharp Model: SD-AT1000 Dimensions: 2.44" h x 16.88" w x 11.38" l, 36.60 pounds Unified, 6-speaker system for seamless, full-bodied sound, all the way around; color-coded speaker terminals simplify setup Digital amplifier with ultra-high-speed 2.8 MHz (64 fs) sampling brings audiophile accuracy to the home-theater experience 40 watts per channel x 6 (from 20 to 20,000 Hz, with 2 percent THD) Dolby Digital, DTS, and Dolby Pro Logic II multichannel sound processing for immersive surround sound Surround receiver: 17 x 3 x 12 inches; satellites: 4 x 8 x 5 inches; subwoofer: 7 x 14 x 15 inches (all W x H x D)

The SD-AT1000 home-theater audio system presents an affordable version of a sophisticated digital amplifier from Sharp, which helped pioneer digital-audio amplifiers. The system includes a six-channel surround receiver, five satellite speakers, and a passive subwoofer, all of which are designed to be hooked up with a DVD player, satellite receiver, VCR, or other video sources so you can enjoy exciting music and sound alongside your video programs. The SD-AT1000's amplifier uses a single-bit digital-to-analog converter that switches at an ultrahigh 2.8 MHz, more than 60 times faster than the clock used for CD audio, to deliver 40 watts per channel (x 6) of dynamic, ultraclear power across the entire range of audible frequencies (20 to 20,000 Hz), and up to 100 watts per channel at specific frequencies. A pair of digital-audio inputs accepts Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel surround signals, which the receiver decodes and routes to each of the system's speakers: one petite satellite each for left, center, right, and left/right surrounds, as well as a passive subwoofer with a 6.5-inch cone (the sub is driven by the same 40 watts as each of the other channels). Dolby Pro Logic II generates 5.1-channel signals from any stereo (two-channel input), and the receiver's other connections include three analog audio (left/right RCA) inputs and a stereo output for feeding, for instance, a CD or minidisc recorder or a tape deck. Should you want to drive your bass to even greater depths (or merely louder levels), the receiver offers a subwoofer pre-amplifier output that can route a variable-level signal to an independently amplified subwoofer of your choosing. What's in the Box Integrated surround amplifier, 5 satellite speakers, a passive subwoofer, a remote control, remote batteries, FM/AM antenna, a user's manual, and all requisite cabling.

Most helpful customer reviews 21 of 21 people found the following review helpful. one of the best out there By A Customer the sharp sd-at1000 is by far one of the best home theater out there for its price(i got mine for 199). it has 600 watts or total power and can decode everything, dts, dolby digital, pro logic and pro logic 2. its also utilizes sharp's 1 bit technology which converts analog signals into digital, while its ultra-high speed sampling rate captures detailed, high frequency sounds that could never before be experienced. it also has 2 digital and 3 line inputs and a nice design. this system also doubbles as a am/fm radio with magnetically shielded front speakers. my only complaint is it does not have a dvd play but for the price i really wasn't expecting one. later models such as the sd-at 3000 and 4000 dv do contain dvd players but for a much higher price. i'd recommend this system to anyone, just buy a good dvd player and you're good to go. 29 of 31 people found the following review helpful. Great system for a great price By A Customer I recently got this Sharp home theatre system. To be honest, for the price, I wasn't expecting much. But I was really impressed with the sound. You look at it and think it's going to sound cheap, but it sounds really great. It's 600 watts, so that helps and the sound separtation is real clean. I wish it had a powered subwoofer and center channel, but then again, I'd being spending about $400 more for it. I thought it was great. I'd recommend it to anyone. 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Commerce quality grows to professional level. By Predi I simply do not believe to my ears! This sound quality should be on triple price. Or more. :-) This Sharp system is crazily out of category. All the others I tried before on this price level are far far not up to this experiment. May be I look too enthusiastic. But that's the reason of writing here. (Normally I don't.) I bought it in Europe. Don't ask me the price, but I let you know that the European price level for these things are MUCH higher than the USA one. But it doesn't matter from the aspect of price ratios. I love this world: With the technological advance things get parallel better and cheaper. See all 3 customer reviews...