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: You can't always get what you want.....
Summary: 4 Stars
I was looking to replace my JVC surround sound system because of the size and clutter with speaker cables and small speakers sitting on the floor. We also purchased a new TV about 2 years ago (42" Pioneer Plasma Elite). My wife wanted the TV to be put in a cabinet because the table mount had become a dust collector with wires and cables making the room look like an electronics lab. I liked the idea of having a single wire connecting the Denon front speaker unit to the beautiful and compact sub-woofer. I read all the specs for both the TV and Denon unit and assumed I would not only be getting top sound but an improvement in technology. I had read one review complaining about the legs provided with the Denon unit being unusable because their distance was insufficient to clear the TV stand provided by TV manufacturer. There was a distance of about 21" mentioned. In fact there are 4 legs with the two on the back of the Denon speaker unit being about 28" apart, while the front two are about 21" apart. For my TV stand this means the back two legs clear the width of the stand while the front two are placed just in front of the base of the stand... no problem. In order to get the most sound out we have moved the Denon unit and TV as far forward as possible within the cabinet. What was most disappointing was that I was not able to use the single 'optical output' wire connecting the TV to the Denon speaker system. This I found too late by looking at a note to my Pioneer TV stating that 'if using the HDMI inputs (there are two on my TV and I use them for the TV cable box and an Apple TV) there are NO SOUND OUTPUTS available with the Optical Output connections. This means I would have to choose to either go with component inputs from the cable box and Apple TV (thereby reducing the video quality), or use the analog audio output from the TV to the Denon front speaker unit. I assume some loss of sound quality as a result of doing this but too late now. However, the sound quality is excellent and I believe any criticism of the lack of bass is due to comparing what has become a desire to have a booming bass that is well beyond any realistic sounds provided in a live music performance. I have grown up with the improving technology that is based on sound reproduction of actual sounds.... not a self created bass that reminds me of vibrating cars that show no mercy to passengers or nearby motorists. It is my opinion that Denon has a product that will satisfy my listening demands. I am uncertain if the subwoofer is stronger with the digital connection to the TV rather than analog, but I am happy with the integration of bass to higher frequencies. There are settings on the Denon unit that allows you to maximize the db output of the subwoofer, although even at max the bass in not overpowering. I also set the Denon unit for STEREO rather than SURROUND for any music I am listening to either through CD or Apple TV/iTunes. I have opted not to have a DVD player hooked up as we mostly rent or buy movies through iTunes or our cable provider. In general, if you are looking for a simple yet beautiful and compact system without the creation of bass sounds beyond reality this unit is excellent. The price is on the high side but the quality is obvious and amortizing any cost differential over 5 or 6 years will equate to a couple of Starbucks drinks per month. My only caution is to make sure you are aware of all the issues related to connections from both your TV manufacturer and the Denon unit.Digital camera Review: excellent product
Summary: 5 Stars
Denon fs3 soundbar exceeded my expectations. Great bass, and the sounds come out truly natural. This is money well-spent, and is recommended as a must-have for home theatre set-ups especially for anyone with a limited room area. A 5 to 1 audio experience in a compact-sized surround sound.
Thanks Amazon. Delivery was fast and secure. Received the item in excellent condition, and came with the accessories as advertised. I will continue doing more business with this outfit.
A limitation to this product is the non-HDMI cable connectivity. But nonetheless, it's just a minor inadequacy. (for me!) Also, ipod dock (asd 1r) has to be purchased separately.
Digital camera Review: good simple htib system
Summary: 4 Stars
The Good: looks great with black piano finish
easy setup with few wires
simple operation
excellent sound
can be mounted or just place on enclosed cradle in front of tv
The Bad: not much surround sound, you will hear some sounds coming at you
from the sides, but no rear sound detection.
on some tvs the remote sensor could be covered by the bar, be
sure and measure the height of your sensor.
expensive
Overall: very good sound, easy setup and operation, would be hard to
beat the quality of this if you want to avoid wires and other
complications of a true 5.1 system.