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Harman Kardon HKTS-18 High-Performance, 6-Piece Home Theater Speaker System (Black Gloss) Review

Harman Kardon HKTS-18 High-Performance, 6-Piece Home Theater Speaker System (Black Gloss)
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I'll just confirm and add a little bit to what everyone else has said about these truly great speakers. They sound great, first and foremost. They feel very solid, like they are made entirely of metal (a good thing!). In fact, while many systems sport satellite speakers weighing around 2 pounds (USA), these weigh closer to 3 pounds.
The image on the Amazon page for these speakers does not do them at all justice! The base speaker is very big, looks like a fine price of furniture, and could possible sub as a side-table (but don't do it...hehe)!
I have mine connected to a Denon AVR-1908 receiver. I mention this because it took me a few days to figure the best setup for these speakers, and I want to mention some pointers. My receiver allows choosing between 'small' and 'large' when it comes to the front, back, and center speakers. For these speakers, set them all to 'small'.
But, most importantly, be sure the sub-woofer is turned on on your receiver! I used the system for a couple of days before I realized the bass speaker was not on! That's because the front speakers were set to 'large', so they took up the task of filling in the missing bass (so it was hard to notice the bass wasn't on). I figured out how to turn the bass on in the receiver, and - WHOA! - the entire room shook!
Which brings me to a special pointer - you can tell if the bass speaker is getting a signal by the COLOR of the light on top! If it is off, there is no power. If it is yellow, it is on, but no signal (or too low a signal to register if low volume). Blue means on and there is a signal!
So, in conclusion, these speakers are awesome for the price! Speaking of which, the price of Amazon fluctuates for this item more than the stock market! I have seen it go up and down on the same day as much as fifty or even two hundred dollars! So monitor the price and strike when it is low (I got mine for LESS than four hundred dollars!).

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The Harman Kardon HKTS 18 is a beautiful black lacquer speaker system with a powerful 200 watt 10" subwoofer.It is a 5.1 speaker system which can be expanded to 7.1 with the optional HKS-9 satellite speakers. It has a 3/4" tweeter for excellent high frequency response.It is magnetically shielded so it can be put next to your TV. It comes with all the speaker cables and shelf stand and wall mount brackets for the satellites.

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Klipsch HD Theater 1000 - 5.1-channel home theater speaker system - 700 Watt (total) - black Review

Klipsch HD Theater 1000 - 5.1-channel home theater speaker system - 700 Watt (total) - black
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Klipsch HD Theater 1000 - 5.1-channel home theater speaker system - 700 Watt (total) - black - 5.1-channel home theater speaker system - 700 Watt (total) - black
Wow, what a great sound! Just purchased and installed these new speakers in my game room. Pushing them with a Yamaha RX V565 7.1 Receiver. These speakers rock and far exceed a more expensive system I have in the tv room. I would strongly recommend these speakers to anyone that enjoys crisp clean music. Don't get me wrong, that Klipsch base will thump the walls without distortion, but the sound quality overall is just wonderful.


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The HD-1000 delivers premium, high definition sound via five identical satellites and a powerful 10" subwoofer. Each two-way satellite utilizes an aluminum tweeter loaded in a MicroTractrix horn and dual 2.5mid-bass drivers in a ported enclosure to produce dynamic and realistic sound from very small cabinets. This small footprint allows flexibility in mounting options and locations while disappearing into the room's decor. Filling in the bottom end is a powerful 10" subwoofer. This ported subwoofer system is designed with music and movies in mind allowing every nuance and every hard hitting effect to immerse the listener in the soundtrack. The HDT-1000 is designed to turn any living space with a flat panel TV into a true high definition home-theater system.System produces more output using less energy, doesn't require a lot of amplifier power Durable, high-quality components yield long-lasting performance Clean, modern design looks great in any roomMagnetically shielded speakers include-20 inserts for wall or stand mounting Dimensions (H x W x D) - Satellite -8.6 x 4 x 5.5 Center Channel -3.6 x 9 x 3.85 Each satellite has these speakers - Tweeters -0.75 aluminum dome; Mid-range drivers -2.5 fiber composite cone with a Frequency Bandwidth (Sat/Center) -41Hz - 21kHz Recommended Amplifier Power -100 watts per channel Powered subwoofer - Dimensions (H x W x D) -15.75 x 11.5 x 17.75 with one Driver -10 fiber-composite cone Built-in Amplifier -Digital Hybrid; 200 watts RMS (420 watts peak) with a frequency bandwidth -35Hz - 120Hz Level Control -Rear panel mounted potentiometer; Crossover Control -Variable, 40Hz - 120Hz

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Polk Audio TL1600 Speaker System (Set of Six, Black) Review

Polk Audio TL1600 Speaker System (Set of Six, Black)
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I got it on a sale from another store and bought it without second thought. I was more inclined towards Klispch or Energy, but the price offered was very cheap compared to both. Currently I am using as surround sound speakers and it is not being the heart of the system( front speakers are Polk tsi400). Subwooofer is OK and for a second option I will go with PSW111 or higher. This a decent unit for the lower to mid range, but for the current price I would go with Energy as it is only the same price. Very light( less than 2LB) for ceiling mount as it is one my requirement. Polk has done a good job in creating such light speakers with good sound.

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Big Speaker Sound Without The Big Speaker Whether you're looking for your first home theater sub/sat system or want to upgrade to more performance, you're in for a big surprise in a small, compact package from Polk Audio. The predecessor to Blackstone TL, our RM series, was always about "Big Speaker Sound Without The Big Speaker." Blackstone TL represents a significant leap forward, delivering an astonishing home theater performance never before heard in compact loudspeakers.

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Harman Kardon HKTS 20BQ 5.1 Home Theater Speaker System (Black) Review

Harman Kardon HKTS 20BQ 5.1 Home Theater Speaker System (Black)
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Let me start out by saying that all my previous systems were Hbid all in one Sony crap factories. I'm actually a TV and radio engineer, but I've never been willing to spend the money on my own consumer grade audio equipment....now I'm glad I did. This system is incredible. I got it with the Yamaha 667 receiver, so basically the receiver was free; too good to pass up.
Pros:
Amazing sound...it's like I'm in a movie theater
Quality design; speakers are well built and heavy and the shine on them is great. sub looks like a piece of art
Great mounts and 16 gauge cable included.
Packaging was immaculate; reminded me of Apple products
Professional gold connectors on rear of speaker; high quality
powered sub with adjustable levelsCons:
Cable for surround is a little short (typical length for surround cable included with most systems)
Speaker set is really expensive if you don't get the deal with a receiverThis set comes with small speaker stands and mounts if you choose to mount the speakers. I mounted all of mine and they sound amazing. If you want to mount the speakers, you'll need two screws for each speaker and drywall studs if that's where you're mounting them. The speaker cable is more than enough for the fronts and about 33 feet for the surround.
I'm breaking these in with "Dark Night" right now and it sounds incredible. I'm still playing with the settings for my receiver, but it seems like little adjustment is needed if you don't want to. I turned up the surround a little cuz I like a louder surround effect.
If the deal to get these with the Yamaha receiver is still available, I highly recommend this purchase.
I don't have too much comparison for Polk or other good speakers, but I can honestly say that these speakers both look and sound incredible. Unless you're an extremely picky audiophile, you will not be disappointed. This is one of the best purchases and best deals I've ever received.
If you're tired of the crappy Hbid systems, this is a must have. If you're not satisfied with the amazing speaker sound, I guess you can always use the 4 satellites for surround and get a couple Polk fronts or something.
Note: My living room is about 15X40 and the sound is still great. Went out for a smoke and wondered if my neighbors wanted to kill me due to the bass.


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Exceptional sound quality takes advanced engineering. To deliver an extraordinary listening experience for today\'s high-definition entertainment, the HKTS 20 satellites and subwoofer have gone through Harman Kardon\'s world-class engineering and design process. This process gives the HKTS 20 system the performance of a system costing many times its price

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