Typical price: £550
What is it: Home cinema system with integrated DVD recorder
What we think: High build quality and style typify this innovative new system. DVD recording hasn't ramped up the price too much, but the speakers lack power
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 14 June 2005
Tags: Philips, Philips LX7500R, police, connectivity, Dolby Pro Logic
We like:
Speaker design; ease of setup; SACD Support; progressive scan compatibility; audio quality
We don't like:
Confusing interface; audio lacks power; slow DVD navigation
You might also need:
DVDs; SACDs
CNET UK judgement:
A combined home cinema system and DVD recorder will help eliminate some of the clutter underneath your TV, and Philips have made a valiant attempt at providing an all-in-one solution. Of course, many people will bemoan the absence of a hard drive recorder, but the system is well designed, if not particularly powerful
Full review:
Stack up the electronics currently living under your TV, and chances are you'll have more than a few boxes and a veritable spider's web of cables. Think about it -- the average household is likely to have at least a DVD player/recorder, Freeview/Sky receiver and games console, while a good proportion will have an AV receiver, SACD/DVD-Audio player, hi-fi and 5.1 speaker system as well. Continue Reading...
Philips LX7500R History
10 Apr 2006 in Reviews
Home cinema systems with cool features
Home cinema systems have come a long way from being the poor man's surround-sound setup. The four systems featured here have features that set them apart from separates, and they're all from quality manufacturers. Only one is an actual 5.1 system, but they all have genuinely interesting features that make them worth a look for the bedroom
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