We're not too sure why you'd pass on the opportunity to
pick up one of Yamaha's
phenomenal soundbars, but those who just have to have their speakers and upscaling DVD player match should find oodles to appreciate in the DVX-700. The 2.1-channel HTIB system includes a DVD player that upconverts to 1080p via HDMI along with 210-watts of power spread evenly over the subwoofer and two satellites. Each of the front two speakers include a 2.125-inch driver and 1-inch tweeter, while the subbie houses a 6.5-inch bass blaster. The system's claim to fame is its supposed ability to "deliver fully convincing surround sound performance without requiring multiple speakers to be installed throughout the room." Given just how well it has accomplished that in the past with its soundbars, we don't doubt that this bold claim is accurate; it's just that we're a tad hesitant to cough up $1,199.95 (MSRP) in order to find out.
posted Dec 24th 2008 8:58PM
So convincing they are charging 2k for it.
not $2k, but "only" $1.2k
regardless, 2.1 htib with DVD (they don't even bother using blu-ray) at that price is moronic. Very typical move by Yamaha. Charging sub-mediocre product at a premium price.
DVD player? Do they still make those?
What a joke, 1200 bucks for a 2.1 system, get the onkyo 6100 HTIB for $599, true HD 7.1 system + a PS3 for true 1080p movies and HD sound.
DVD's are not meant to be played at 1080p, upconverting won't look anywhere as good as a BR player, upconverting dvd's makes it look worse than 480p in many cases.