Typical price: £580
What is it: DVD player with built-in 2.1 amplifier and speakers
What we think: A great all-in-one package for those dissatisfied with their TV sound, but who don't want speakers all over their living rooms
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 14 March 2008
Tags: Onkyo, Onkyo LS-V501, speakers, remote control, displays
We like:
Sound quality; styling; ease of use and setup
We don't like:
Price is fractionally too high to attract very casual users
You might also need:
HDMI cable; high-quality component cables
CNET UK judgement:
The Onkyo LS-V501 is a good product that would be even more attractive if the price was slightly lower. Picture and sound quality are both good and the styling is pleasant, although there are a few too many blue LEDs for our liking
Full review:
Sometimes it seems that people forget that sound is at least half of the TV viewing experience. It certainly strikes us that TV manufacturers forget most of the time, too, especially when it comes to modern flat-panel screens. They toil away on picture quality but leave audio to a couple of speakers that sound like they might have been wrenched from a musical birthday card. Continue Reading...
Onkyo LS-V501 History
31 Jan 2008 in Crave
Onkyo LS-V501: Show your TV how sound should be done
It's all well and good having an HD TV, but what's the point in all that high-definition picture quality if the TV sounds like it's got a mono speaker that's been submerged in jelly?
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