I'm trying to decide which HTiB system to invest in - the Samsung HT-DB600 or the Toshiba SD-43HT?
If anyone had any input, I would appreciate it. They are about identical in price and features. I own a Samsung HDTV, so I am leaning towards the Samsung. Does anyone have any experience with the Toshisba SD-43HT?
Dennis dela Rosa
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Purchased the "toshiba htib" this past weekend. It is my first "htib" (and if everything goes well, the last).
PROS: - integrated DVD/Receiver - progressive scan capability - DD/DTS/DPLII - ability to change speaker delay (ie. speakers placed in LARGE LR 10-15 feet from the tv in the corner) - inputs/output galore ... - color coding for speakers is simply "plug and play" for a novice like me. - viewed jpegs off dvd from different region (ie. htib in reg. 1 while dvd jpgs from asia - a problem on my older dvd player unable to read) - mp3/wma playback from cd-r (need to test as yet)
CONS: - remote not 'backlit' - no memory function to store specific settings for watching different types of dvds .. (cinema setting for movies , concert hall for music concert etc) - power output not adequate ? (ie. to my novice ears, the 320 watts is good enough - i don't want to be deaf)
I had to look through my dvd boxed sets to "sound check" the system.
Older movies ... die hard trilogy, tom clancy boxed set (without 'sum of all fears') jurassic park 1 & 2 independence day
On some older movies, i found that i had to increase the default volume setting even higher than the other movies. Hearing a torpedo coming at you from behind from the left all the way to "whizzing" by you is PHENOMENAL.
Present movies ... tears of the sun (bruce willis)
Only a minimal increase in volume, you are good to go !! The distinctive sound of rain as it hits leaves in the "african forest" can clearly be heard. All this from a VHS tape even ! Can't wait to watch the DVD version of current/new releases.
I am inclined towards "big, loud explosions" but how else can you test a "home theater" ?
Sometimes what you hear at the "store" when comparing the sound might just be "tweaked" to the store's setting/surroundings.
It depends on your criteria for an HTIB. I like the slim design and integration for one, the volume is certainly adequate for my listening preference. I have it connected by s-video but now i am looking to purchase "component video" cables to obtain the best video possible.
Except for the "cable box" all other connected sources are "toshiba".
Connection configuration: 27" TV - s-video (re-connecting with component) VCR - composite (better with s-video) CABLE BOX - ("digital tv" take advantage of 'optical/digital' connectivity)