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CDs sounded quite good on the HT-C6500, if a few steps down from the sound from DVDs and Blu-rays. The speakers sounded closer to their actual, very small size when playing CDs, and we heard the speakers straining when we played Bob Marley and the Wailers' "Live at the Roxy" CD fairly loud. Backed down to a more moderate volume, the sound regained full composure. We tested the speakers' limits with the "It Might Get Loud" Blu-ray, starring the White Stripes' Jack White, U2's the Edge, and Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page.
It’s no exaggeration to say that it’s one of the most feature-packed one-box systems we’ve ever come across, with a spec sheet that reads like an A to Z of the latest home cinema tricks and gimmicks. This item is covered by Newegg.com's Standard Return Policy. When you purchase an item using our links, we may earn an affiliate commission. I don't mean to imply that these speakers compare to the thousands of dollars worth of towers in my media room, don't get me wrong. But you have to approach speakers at this price point with certain realistic expectations, and these little puppies handily exceed all of them.
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Samsung creates a room booming with entertainment and puts you right at the center. This item was listed in the fixed price format with a Best Offer option. LG network 3D bluray player with remote and cable OPEN BOX BD670 OG Everything. This listing was ended by the seller because the item is no longer available. The 33cm-high front speakers and dinky rears are equally stylish. Although they boast better build quality than typical one-box fare, there’s still a slight flimsiness about them.
All the major bases are covered, including subscription-based streaming movies from Netflix, pay-per-view streaming movies from Vudu, and free streaming music from Pandora. Our only slight disappointment is that the HT-C6500 still uses the somewhat older Netflix interface, rather than the newer, more capable interface available on the LG's HTIBs. Like most Blu-ray HTIBs at this price range, the HT-C6500 has built-in Wi-Fi, which makes it easier to access its suite of streaming-media features. It's also one of the few Blu-ray HTIBs to have 1GB of onboard storage, which mean you won't need to connect a USB memory drive when you want to access BD-Live features. We're not that concerned that the HT-C6500 doesn't support 3D Blu-ray--as the format is still its infancy--but those who are interested in 3D should check out Sony's competing BDV-E770W and BDV-E570, which offer 3D support. Samsung also offers the similar HT-C6900W with 3D Blu-ray functionality.
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We found the method of navigation for digital media files to be a little geekier than the other menus, but that's understandable since it's more of an advanced feature in the first place. On the other hand, the layout could use work; for instance, when browsing an album, there are two columns of tracks and it can initially be difficult to determine which is the first track. As much as we liked the user interface for streaming functionality, we would have liked a more specialized interface for the HT-C6500, which is largely the same as Samsung's standalone Blu-ray players.
For 2010, Samsung has taken a different approach to streaming-media services than its competitors, with Samsung Apps. Likely modeled after the iPhone's App Store, Samsung Apps allows developers to create programs that can be downloaded by compatible Samsung products, enabling owners to add whichever programs they like. To be fair, other manufacturers have added features via firmware updates, but Samsung's platform appears more easily expandable, which means buyers may benefit from additional services added as time goes on. An item that does not function as intended and is not fully operational.
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It's just one of the things that make setting up the HT-C6500 system a snap. Overall, we were impressed with the HT-C6500's Blu-ray image quality, as it passed all of the most important test patterns and program material tests. Its operational speed wasn't great--it received a CNET speed rating of 74--but it should be plenty fast for most buyers. We found its performance to be very similar to Samsung's standalone BD-C6500; for a more in-depth look at this player's Blu-ray and DVD performance, we recommend checking out the review of the Samsung BD-C6500.
What puts the HT-C6500 over the top is its outstanding sound quality, coming much closer to the sound of a separates-based system than any other HTIB we've tested recently. They have several pre-canned you can use like deep base, loud, night, gaming....etc....I just didn't like the way they sounded in my space so I had to do some tweaking. We only have 12mb/sec internet speed and the movies stream without any issues.
Honestly, the speakers included with the system look a little cheap and feel a bit insubstantial. So imagine my shock when they take a licking and keep on ticking throughout Iron Man's most raucous action scenes. You really have to push these things to the point of ear pain before any sort of significant distortion occurs. We imagine most HT-C6500 buyers will spend most of their time watching movies, and on that score this system is an exceptional performer. The Sony BDV-E770W HTIB comparison was a tight contest, but the HT-C6500 won for its richer balance and fatigue-free listening charms.
The seller has not specified a shipping method to Netherlands. Interest will be charged to your account from the purchase date if the balance is not paid in full within 6 months. Qualifying purchases could enjoy No Interest if paid in full in 6 months on purchases of $99 or more. We’re also big fans of the HT-C6500’s Blu-ray picture quality, particularly with Avatar in the tray. The reproduction of detail is meticulous, clinical even, revealing Pandora in all its intricate, imaginative splendour.
There's not an easy visual way to select the different inputs available on the HT-C6500; the LG LHB535 has a separate menu where you can browse your available options. It won't be a problem for tech-savvy users, but it makes it harder for non-techies to use. We also still have some concerns about Samsung's Blu-ray player reliability (last year's HT-BD1250 was not spared from reliability issues, according to user opinions), but we didn't run into any issues during our testing. Those issues aside, its excellent mix of features and superior sonics make the HT-C6500 the best Blu-ray HTIB we've tested this year. No wireless rear speakers; requires a dongle for iPod connectivity, rather than a sleeker built-in design; buttons on top of the player are inconvenient; last year's Samsung Blu-ray players had reliability issues.
In addition to the solid performance, the HT-C6500 also boasts a slick interface for all of its multimedia offerings. Accessing music, movies, and photos on my PC is as simple as pressing the red button on the remote and selecting my PC as a source. Vudu, Netflix, Blockbuster, and all of Samsungs apps are just a few clearly labeled button presses away.
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