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, sky, speakers, speaker
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.co.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
Philips LX7500R History
10 Apr 2006 in Reviews
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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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