Ibood.com 9/4/08

The tax man

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Harman Kardon Cinelife 500 Home Theater System « back

* Brand: Harman Kardon
* Type: Harman Kardon Cinelife 500
* Set consists of the AVR137 / DVD 27 / TSS 500
* Tuner-amplifier with DVD
* Built-in decoder Dolby Digital / DTS 5.1 / Dolby prologic 2 / Logic 7
* Playback CDR/RW / DVD+R/RW / DVD-R/RW / JPEG / DivX / Progress Scan
* Dolby Digital surround decoding with use of the advanced Cirrus Logic CS 49510 32-bit DSP Processor
* HDTV-ready component video output and input
* 4 A/V inputs with S-Video
* 2 Audio inputs
* 6 channel direct inputs for use with external surround decoders
* 6 digital inputs (2 optical en 2 coaxial on the rear panel / 1 optical en 1 coaxial input on the front panel)
* Programmable power-up volume
* Triple-crossover bass manager
* DivX video playback
* MP3 and WMA playback
* Satellite speakers: 30W x 5 with extremely impressive audio playback
* Totaal output amplifier 150 Watt
* Digital Tuner
* Wavelength AM/FM
* Pre-selection 30
* Type loudspeaker 2 way
* Output subwoofer 100 Watt with an 8” driver
* Sound effects: 6
* Component outputs 1
* Scart connection: 1
* Remote control
* S-video out
* MP3 Compatible
* Photo CD Compatible
* Divx Compatible
* Includes wall mounting and cables
* Warranty: 2 years

Price: € 399,95 Was €1,195.95
More Information
The Harman Kardon line of products combines high performance with the most modern techniques, raising the bar on the experience of listening to music as well as watching movies with surround sound. It is with the Harman Kardon Cinelife 500 all-in-one Home Cinema Set that your audio and video truly come to life! This set is an innovative breakthrough that sets the standard for hours of enhanced enjoyment of your favourite music and films. All the necessary connections for the various components are present in this comprehensive system. The dvd player is a sleek, slim design offering advanced ‘progressive-scan-video’ perfection with super-fine slow motion and, of course, the option to play JPEG, MP3 and WMA audio files. Together with the AVR 137 Receiver, the set breathes new life into your films and music with the 5.1 channel decoding and the well known Dolby Digital, Logic 7 and DTS processing techniques. Containing several inputs & outputs and equipped to take practically all analogue and digital sources, this brilliantly designed receiver will form the heart of all that you have in the nature of audio and video equipment. Completing this all inclusive home cinema set are the Infinity TSS 500 speakers for a thrilling, pure and dynamic audio playback of your music and films as they were meant to be. Transform your living room into an authentic home theatre with this durable and high quality all-in-one set. Bring your favourite band right into the middle of your room and be a part of the movies you watch with the amazing Harman Kardon Cinelife.

Anyone out there know if this system is any good?

311

It's quality kit ,but it seems a little dated.

Basq

Agreed.. especially for 400 smackers!

The tax man

Was starting to think along those lines. Wasn't really looking at the DVD player but more the surround system. Can't find anything matching avr-135 or TSS-500. Slowly puts credit card back in wallet.

Cheers guys for quick replies.;)

savemejebus

This looks like a better bet for a nice 5.1 sound system. You'd have to get your own speakers though http://www.pixmania.com/ie/uk/542057/art/yamaha/rx-v461-audio-video-ampli.html

edit or this one with speakers http://www.pixmania.com/ie/uk/542127/art/yamaha/av-4101-home-cinema-syste.html

branners69

When was this over a grand, back in 2005??

No HDMI and 30W Satellites, IBood are havin' a laugh!

IamBeowulf

http://www.pixmania.com/ie/uk/541205/art/sony/ht-ddw890-home-cinema-sys.html

This one has dolby-ex 6.1, dts-es 6.1 and all the derivatives. It also has 2 x HDMI in so you can really go to town. Speakers inclusive. All for 300 incl delivery. I'm thinking of getting this myself!

If only it had the dts/dolby HD sound formats...

Kenny_D

I have the 890. Few annoying bits about it. It only does image through hdmi and not sound which is retarded since I cant use the hdmi now. Also it wont output say a component signal over hdmi. I bought an Onkyo 605 and its so much better. Go with something like the Onkyo if you can get a good price on it

311

GStormcrow wrote: »

I have the 890. Few annoying bits about it. It only does image through hdmi and not sound which is retarded since I cant use the hdmi now. Also it wont output say a component signal over hdmi. I bought an Onkyo 605 and its so much better. Go with something like the Onkyo if you can get a good price on it

The onkyo is 600 euro and to benefit from using it ,you would want speakers that are really good aswell . So your talking at least 1,000 - 1200 in the end.

The sony comes with speakers and can be set up easily.All the video connections are only for video ,but almost all connections are catered for . Two optical ,coaxal ,loads of phono and component. 2xHDMI in and one out (video)