Panasonic Energy Star 5.1-Channel 1000-Watt Full HD 3D Blu-Ray Home Theater System w/ Tall Boy Speakers (SC-BTT195) $200 + Free Shipping

I've been wanting the Samsung E-6730W! Or even the ones before that the D-6730W or C!!! But can never find a deal and of course they don't sell the D or C anymore.

Quote from cluedweasel : Darn. Got $80 of Best Buy credit, but this only has one HDMI port. I need something I can hook up at least 3 pieces of kit to. Have a feeling I need a receiver and speaker set.

You just need something like this. http://www.amazon.com/Ultra-High-...+in+1+hdmi

Man. The update from this to my onkyo receiver is huge. But I really need at least 3-4 audio inputs.
Display inputs are ok since I run straight to projector. Anyone have suggestions before I hold myself back from buying this

Im trying to figure out if this has an Ipod dock, i know the model above it has it ---- as its shows it in the pic. When i look at features on all of these none say anything about Ipod dock. can anyone tell me if it has one or not?

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I bought one through Amazon before the price jumped $90 and will decide weather it will work for my application or not.

What I really am looking for is a simple, portable speaker driver and/or speakers to use outside for a back yard theater. Best case would be a system that can pull audio wirelessly from a remote location and drive the wired speakers. I do not want to go wireless for the speakers as than I need to run power to various locations or keep a shitton of batteries around. Neither is optimal.

Video will be separately sent to the Epson 8350 projector.

These are a waste if you have other A/V equipment. Just get a decent receiver and go from there. So many people buy these bundles not knowing they are very limited in what they do.

Quote from MIX MASTER ICE : These are a waste if you have other A/V equipment. Just get a decent receiver and go from there. So many people buy these bundles not knowing they are very limited in what they do.

If you have other A/V equipment, then you already have a receiver.

Buying a receiver is also a waste if you buy one of these. Personally, I'd rather not have another box in my system that just acts as an amplifier, since I'm no longer attaching multiple devices.

One box that can play disks, USB, DLNA, and streaming that can also be controlled by a smart phone doesn't seem very limited at all.

Quote from leviwill : Im trying to figure out if this has an Ipod dock, i know the model above it has it ---- as its shows it in the pic. When i look at features on all of these none say anything about Ipod dock. can anyone tell me if it has one or not?

It looks to have a USB jack, but not a "dock" per se. You can plug one in.
http://service.us.panasonic.com/O...BTT196.PDF

Quote from prozac4312 : I don't need the BD player, but would I be able to connect my Xbox and PS3 simultaneously?

Looks like with one HDMI, not very easily.

I'm about to pull the trigger on this one but still just a bit confused withy the multiple devices connection issue.

So if I don't care about connecting all of my devices to the bluray player...i.e, if I plug my ps3 and cable box straight to my tv's hdmi ports, and then connect the bluray player (receiver) to the tv via optical cable (which I am assuming it comes with it???? Right??), wouldn't I be able to get audio for all of my devices???? I know I'll be running 2 or 3 hdmi cables through my tv butI really don't care about that...am I missing anything?

Ps: some reviews on amazon mention that it comes with really short wires and it seems like there is a bit of concern regarding the type of wiring...anyone has any insights on that one?

Quote from weymouthba : Someone needs to make one of these with ARC, it would eliminate the lack if inputs.

many of these have arc, including this 1 and the lower end panny htib
PS: Did anyone get the Panny SC-BTT770 for $125 from BB?

[QUOTE=Troublestylist;56664690]If you have other A/V equipment, then you already have a receiver.

Absolutely wrong. Modern TV's have these things called inputs, such as HDMI, composite and component. You can hook your game systems, dish receivers, dvd players and such directly to the TV. A receiver isn't needed to play these, bud.

Anyone know how this compares to the htb-550? All of the stores around me don't have this in stock and there isn't on display. I have a HTB-550 sound bar that I recently purchased for $260 and this looks like it might be a better deal if the quality of the drivers is the same.

Quote from vzafer : I'm about to pull the trigger on this one but still just a bit confused withy the multiple devices connection issue. So if I don't care about connecting all of my devices to the bluray player...i.e, if I plug my ps3 and cable box straight to my tv's hdmi ports, and then connect the bluray player (receiver) to the tv via optical cable (which I am assuming it comes with it???? Right??), wouldn't I be able to get audio for all of my devices???? I know I'll be running 2 or 3 hdmi cables through my tv butI really don't care about that...am I missing anything? Ps: some reviews on amazon mention that it comes with really short wires and it seems like there is a bit of concern regarding the type of wiring...anyone has any insights on that one?

Yes, you should be able to run optical FROM your TV TO the receiver, and then have it act as your speakers and the TV as the switch. You'll probably have to buy the optical cable...they are cheap.

Most wires are too short for some people, and too long for others. Don't let that affect your decision.

I'd most like to know which formats it plays through DLNA so I can get rid of a networked media player. Most are pretty limited, and you can't trust them to play all the same files through DLNA as they will through USB.

Quote from MIX MASTER ICE : Absolutely wrong. Modern TV's have these things called inputs, such as HDMI, composite and component. You can hook your game systems, dish receivers, dvd players and such directly to the TV. A receiver isn't needed to play these, bud.

You missed my point, bud. Sorry it was too complicated for you.

But in your last post, you told people to buy a receiver. Now, you're telling them not to. Make up your mind.

These htib setups are limited, research should be done in depth before purchase. If you have multiple hdmi sources these htibs may not work most have only 1 out. If you have multiple sources you can use a tv with ARC or use optical outs for the sound. These setups are for people who do not want to deal with multiple components and or don't have alot of living space (perfect for apartments). Don't expect super hifi quality sound but they can sound decent compared to systems that cost many times over. Also not everyone is an audiophile so.... I was in the market for one of these and this price is pretty low, I eventually went with a Sony BDV-F7 setup tho.

Quote from Troublestylist : Yes, you should be able to run optical FROM your TV TO the receiver, and then have it act as your speakers and the TV as the switch. You'll probably have to buy the optical cable...they are cheap. Most wires are too short for some people, and too long for others. Don't let that affect your decision. I'd most like to know which formats it plays through DLNA so I can get rid of a networked media player. Most are pretty limited, and you can't trust them to play all the same files through DLNA as they will through USB. You missed my point, bud. Sorry it was too complicated for you. But in your last post, you told people to buy a receiver. Now, you're telling them not to. Make up your mind.

lol..Just give it a rest.