Price range: £589.99 - £599.95
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, dvd player, speaker, speakers
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.co.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
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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