|
|
|
|
|
|
Samsung HT-X40 5.1-Channel DVD Home Theater System
Studio : Samsung
by Samsung
Brand : Samsung
Model : HT-X40
Publisher : Samsung
Batteries : 2
Availability : This Item is currently Not Available
Color : Black
EAN : 0036725616592
UPC : 036725616592
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 20 reviews)
|
|
| |
-
5.1-channel home theater system with 800 Watts of total power
-
1080i HDMI-CEC output
-
Progressive scan video
-
USB host play lets you plug-and-play your portable digital devices
-
Wireless rear channel ready
|
|
| |
|
Product Description |
|
The Samsung' HT-X40 Home Theater Audio System delivers 800 watts of audio power enhanced by Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic and DTS decoders. This unit features improved USB Host Play, which lets you plug and play your portable digital devices without loading software by progressive scan technology. The smooth progressive scan image eliminates even the slightest hint of blur or distortion, bringing new realism to DVD movies and DVD video selections. The USB port lets portable digital devices connect instantly to lets you enjoy your music, video clips or photos on your home theater system. Dolby Digital&Dolby Pro-Logic and DTS decoders Multimedia disc playback Wireless rear channel ready Single DVD motorized drawer 15 FM Presets Memory Wide center channel for better dialogue performance Universal 58 key remote control 3-ohms Impedance Satellite&Woofer Audio Sound mode - EQ (3 mode), DSP (5 mode) Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic and DTS Decoders Terminals - 1 Component video out, 1 Composite video out, 1 HDMI out, Auxilary Audio in, 1 SCART out Format Compatibility - MP3, DivX, WMA, JPEG Support, Photo files Dimensions - Width 32.3 x Height 12.6 x Depth 15 inches Weight - 27.1 pounds |
| |
|
| |
|
Junk |
To start with, the quality of video and sound is good for the price. I'm not an A/V guru, so it looks and sounds good enough for me...when it functions.
Not much more than a month after receiving the system, the video would turn black during DVDs, but the sound would continue. I would have to turn the unit off, then back on for the picture to come back. This would happen as frequently as every 5 to 10 minutes.
I called Samsung, and they had me "reset" the unit and call again with any problems. Well after being told to reset the unit three different times, I was told to try a different HDMI cable, and not use it at 1080i, to use 720p. Well this seemed shady to me, because I should be able to use it at any resolution I want.
FINALLY after a few calls, I was told I could send it in for repair, and they asked if I would be willing to pay for the shipping to the facility! Mind you this is still under warranty, and I of course said no I owuold not pay for the shipping. After 2 or 3 weeks, I received the unit back, although it was only supposed to be 7 to 10 days.
Two months later the DVD player is doing the same thing, screen going blank during DVDs. I called Samsung, asking to speak to someone about a replacement unit as opposed to it being repaired again. I was sent to Executive Customer Relations, only to be argued with by the call taker and told there was no way I could get a replacement unit, how case management wouldn't approve it, and that she would not transfer me to a supervisor. Finally she told me she would put in a request for case mgt to call me within 3 business days.
4 Days went by, and I called Exec. Customer Relations again, only to be told I would be called soon. A total of 7 days have gone by with no call.
IMO, Samsung has great TVs, but this home theater system is garbage and their customer service isn't much better.
UPDATE: 25Aug08 - A month and a half has gone by and no call from executive customer relations. I sent in my unit for repair, got it back 5 days later, and on the second DVD I tried to watch, the screen went blank again. This will be my third time to return this unit for repair. Terrible. |
| |
|
What I think |
This was a rebuilt unit so I had a few doubts, but I can say I worried for nothing.
It plays and sounds great, easy to hook up and so far no problems.
I was happy with the price and it arrived on time |
| |
|
Worth the money!! |
|
I bought this because of the price and the good reviews. You buy this unit and you will not be dissapointed. The sound is crisp and loud. You can pay more for other more expensive units but you don't have to. I tried many of the features on this unit and eveything works as it should. If you don't like the single dvd slot they offer a slightly more expensive unit with a multi dvd player. I don't review many products I buy but I am really pleased with this one. It actually does what it advertised to do and it does it well. |
| |
|
Adequate |
It's a good functional piece of electronics. The video quality is adequate, but not substantially better than the basic DVD player that I already owned. The sound quality is good for the price point.
I have two main complaints, both centered around the fact that it doesn't interact as smoothly with the Samsung LCD television that I just bought as I would expect:
- When turned on (HDMI input), it automatically takes over the television. If you then switch sources while the player is on, even if the content is paused, you can't switch back without resetting the entire system. This is doesn't happen if you use AVI inputs, but then the picture quality is reduced.
- I expected the upconversion to be more intelligent, and to maintain a 4:3 aspect when the source is 4:3. Instead it automatically goes to 16:9. This is annoying, but can be fixed at the TV level.
Overall this is a reasonable system for the price. It is also something I will upgrade when I put together a full media room in the future.
|
| |
|
NO Headphone Jack! |
|
I bought this for $220 at Fry's on Friday, and didn't get around to start setting it up until Monday. I was about to hook it up when I realized there was no headphone jack. I even called Samsung just to make sure I couldn't get some sort of accessory or something for it. No headphone jack. I brought it back and got the HT-x70. The HT-x50 and 70 have headphone jacks, but the 50 was silver, and I wanted all black. And now since they are 5 disc systems, it doesn't fit on the bookcase shelf I reserved for it. Other than that I am so far quite impressed with the 70, so I be the HT-x40 is good, if you don't care about using headphones. (The HT-x70 is quite loud, so I need the headphones if I'm going to get along with housemates. |
| |
|
|
|
