Denon DHT-FS3 Home Theater in a Box by Denon
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Digital camera reviews of Denon DHT-FS3 Home Theater in a Box
Digital camera Review: Good value, but little surround
Summary: 4 Stars
The short: at $799 I'm not so sure. No brainer if you can get it for half that.
The long:
Surround: 2
Well, more than none, but a lot less than any 5.1 system. It's pretty evident that the sound is coming from the bar under your TV, with the occasional shadow of surround/spread sound. Then again, I'm using it in a large 20'x20' room. I'm sure you'd get fuller sound and better bounce/fill in a smaller space.
Sound quality: 4.5
Keeping in mind the configuration of the system (1.1) it sounds pretty dang good. I needed to set the bass to max for the sub to fill out my rather large space, but typical of Denon there's good crispness. Of course, you're missing that lower-mid oomph, but again, keep in mind the low profile and there's your tradeoff.
Form factor: 4
Slick cabinet, nice size for flat panel. Easily mountable to wall or even connected to the bottom of the TV if the TV's wall mounted (like mine is, on a swivel mount). Sub is fairly compact and would easily slide behind a sofa or chair.
Overall: 4
If I had paid $1200 for this I would have been disappointed (you can get a heck of a component system for $1200 these days). But at $428 with no tax and free shipping I'm pretty pleased. I would definitely recommend for someone with a smaller space who doesn't want to install 5.1 (or 6.1 or 7.1) and who can live with minimal surround.
Digital camera Review: Great Product
Summary: 5 Stars
I needed a replacement sound system but did not want the hassle of 5 speakers and cords running in my living room or worse yet drilling holes and monuting speakers. This is the ideal product for that. It was very easy to set-up and adjust--two wires. It is not the same as having full surround sound, but as close as you can get with a single speaker. I checked out the Bose and Harmon Cardin and settled on this. I feel I got the best product for my needs.Digital camera Review: Great product, poor customer service.
Summary: 3 Stars
The Denon DHT-FS3 is a great surround sound compliment to a small room that doesn't allow many speakers and wires. In addition, it's the perfect solution for a large plasma television. The sound enhancement is fantastic and the sleak design is impressive. The downside is it's a littly pricey.
I must mention, however, that the customer service is absolutely terrible. I'm not sure if it was the holiday rush or the fact that they want to sell only to dealers, but my experience was less than impressive. I tried at least 10 times to speak live with a customer service support without success. I went so far as to leave two messages at the Denon corporate office for the customer service manager and other executives, but never received a return call.
Bottom line, the product is good but don't plan for any support. I was a first time and last time Denon customer with my purchase of the DHT-FS3.
Digital camera Review: Great system for the money.
Summary: 4 Stars
Great system for the money. I knew and still know nothing about sound systems, but this was easy set up and works great.Digital camera Review: Horrible Sound Quality
Summary: 2 Stars
I appreciated the easy setup and the concept of a better quality replacement for my Visio flat panel tv speakers, but I'm afraid I was vastly disappointed by the sound quality. Difference from TV speakers was barely discernible, so I'm returning the unit.