Samsung HT-SK5 Progressive Scan DVD Home Theater System with Klipsch Speakers

Samsung HT-SK5 Progressive Scan DVD Home Theater System with Klipsch Speakers

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Designed with a mind for affordability, a spirit of convenience, and an ear for quality sound, Samsung's HT-SK6 merges all the source components of a home theater into a single, easy-to-install package. The 500-watt system includes a five-disc progressive-scan DVD changer alongside a THX-certified Klipsch speaker system: four horn-loaded two-way satellites, a two-way center speaker, and a standalone subwoofer. Now you can enjoy classy home entertainment with minimal setup time right in your existing living space.

With 80 watts per channel times five for the left, right, center, and left/right surround channels, you'll enjoy true home-theater power that's bolstered by 100 watts output for the passive subwoofer. The DVD player handles playback for standard DVD-Video, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-R, CD-RW, and MP3 CD--perfect for commercial and most homemade discs alike. You can even spin your Kodak Picture CDs and JPEG image discs, crafting (on your computer) custom slideshows to enjoy on your living-room television.

The THX-certified Klipsch speakers supplied with the system maximize audio performance from 5.1 computer sound cards and DVD movies alike. The two-way satellite speakers include exclusive Klipsch MicroTractix horn tweeters that cleanly and accurately handle high frequencies. A 3-inch fiber-composite cone driver delivers smooth mid-bass sounds, and the magnetically shielded center channel uses the same Klipsch MicroTractix horn tweeter and 3-inch fiber-composite cone woofer as each satellite speaker, ensuring an ideal blend and seamless sound across the system. The center channel comes with rubber nonslip stabilizing feet, spring-clip wire terminals, and a rear-post adjustment for angle optimization.

Whether your living room is currently home to an HDTV or you're merely thinking of "someday," the HT-SK6's DVD player is ready to deliver the full potential of your DVDs. Progressive scanning, referred to as 480p for the number of horizontal lines that compose the video image, creates a picture using twice the scan lines of a conventional DVD picture, giving you higher resolution and sharper images while eliminating nearly all motion artifacts. Interlaced component-video outputs help minimize digital and line-scan artifacts on compatible advanced televisions, while composite- and S-video outputs bring compatibility with nearly any television.

The HT-SK6's DVD player also performs 3:2 pulldown. DVD mastering introduces a common distortion when adjusting 24-frames-per-second movies to 30 fps video; 3:2 pulldown digitally corrects this distortion, removing the redundant information to display a film-frame-accurate picture.

And did we mention the system's surround processing prowess? You'll enjoy enveloping audio decoding for both Dolby Digital and DTS/DTS ES 5.1-channel surround formats, as well as Dolby Pro-logic II, which converts two-channel audio tracks from any source into five-channel surround sound.

The system offers additional connectivity in the form of one component-video and two composite-video AV inputs for your existing audio/video components, such as a VCR, cable box, or satellite receiver. Other features include an FM/AM tuner with 30 station presets, supplied FM and AM antennas, and a headphone jack for private listening.

What's in the Box
DVD player/surround receiver, four satellite speakers, a center-channel speaker, a passive subwoofer, a remote control, remote batteries, a user's manual, nonslip stabilizing feet for the center speaker, FM and AM antennas, and all requisite cabling.

Product Description:
This Samsung DVD Home Theater System provides great sound with a Klipsch speaker system, as well as progressive scan video output for seamless non-flickering images. The integrated 5-disc DVD changer plays DVD-Video, JPEG picture CD, MP3 CD, and DVD-R/RW discs. Features: 500 watt sound system (80x5, 100x1); 2 audio/video inputs; digitally tuned AM/FM radio with 30 programmable memory presets; DTS/ES, Dolby Digital, and Dolby Pro Logic II surround processing for enveloping multichannel audio; headphone jack; one component-video and two composite-video AV inputs; S-Video and digital optical audio input and output; and an advanced universal remote.

Samsung HT-SK5 Progressive Scan DVD Home Theater System with Klipsch Speakers

Average customer rating:

Video/Audio Out of Sync otherwise not bad for the money

Frustrating piece of equipment

not bad, not good either

Stay away

I also have the audio/video sync issue (see above review)

Samsung HT-SK5 Progressive Scan DVD Home Theater System with Klipsch Speakers

Manufacturer: Samsung
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Integrated 5-disc DVD changer/surround receiver with THX-certified Klipsch speaker system powered by 500 watts total (80 x 5, 100 x 1)

2 audio/video inputs; progressive-scan video output renders seamless, flicker-free images on high-definition and HD-ready TVs

Plays DVD-Video, JPEG picture CD, MP3 CD, and DVD-R/RW; digitally tuned AM/FM radio offers 30 programmable memory presets

DTS/ES, Dolby Digital, and Dolby Pro Logic II surround processing for enveloping multichannel audio; headphone jack affords private listening

DVD/receiver: 17 x 3.7 x 16 inches; satellites: 4 x 8.5 x 5.7 inches; subwoofer: 10 x 10 x 10 inches (W x H x D)

ASIN: B0000E2RZM

Product Description

With features such as Progressive Scan Video, Surround Sound, and Klipsch Speakers, the HT-SK5 is a can't miss for your home entertainment needs.Progressive Scan Video allows superior non-interlaced images to be sent to the latest Digital Television receivers. The smooth, progressive scan image eliminates even the slightest hint of blur or distortion, bringing new realism to DVD Movies and DVD video selections. 3: 2 Pulldown Technology - The new 3: 2 Pull down system further improves progressive scan images by instantly displaying content originally shot at the 24 frame per second film standard in their original form. The result is DVD movie images that are incredibly smooth and natural. Extra Inputs allow you to connect additional components like your VCR to the system. The THX-Certified 5.1 personal audio system maximizes audio signals from new 5.1 computer soundcards. The twoway 5.1 satellite speakers include exclusive Klipsch MicroTractix Horn tweeters that cleanly and accurately handle the high frequencies. A three-inch fiber-composite cone driver delivers smooth mid-bass reproduction. The magnetically shielded center channel uses the same Klipsch MicroTractix Horn tweeter and three-inch fiber-composite cone woofer as each satellite speaker, ensuring an ideal blend and seamless driver transition. The center channel comes with rubber non-slip stabilizing feet, new spring-clip wire terminals, and a rear post adjustment for angle optimization. Aside from being a complete source for digital disc media, the HT-SK5 includes additional connectivity for your existing A/V components, such as VCR, cable or satellite box. It provides 2 additional composite A/V inputs for your convenience. The progressive components output also prepares you for the future with progressive video output for digital displays like high-definition TVs (HDTVs) with video component inputs.

Customer Reviews:

Video/Audio Out of Sync otherwise not bad for the money.......2005-09-18

I have been very happy with this setup (for the money) with the exception of an out of sync issue when changing from one digital channel to another on by cable STB. I have to change the channel on my box to one of the channels in the analog spectrum (1-78) then switch back to the "digital" channel to sync the audio and video back up. Annoying and frustrating. This is not the fault of my STB because I don't have the problem unless the receiver is in the mix.

Frustrating piece of equipment.......2005-08-14

I had two of these DVD players break down in the span of 6 months. The first system ate our DVDs. One got stuck in the changer and it cost quite a bit to get it fixed. Then it broke down altogether, and would not read any discs. We got a replacement because it was under warranty. The second unit had the front panel break off. Still worked okay for a few weeks, but then the DVD started skipping and freezing. The audio and video were not in sync. The DVD tray would no longer open. Sent it in to the mfr at my expense and was told it could not be fixed. Don't waste your time and money on this system!

not bad, not good either.......2005-05-24

strong points - the klipsch speakers are great. the subwoofer is outstanding.

weakpoints - progressive scanning is choppy. the picture coming out from the component video out shows a lot of video noise when connected to my HDTV. also does not have audio output (forget digital audio, it does not have an audio out at all).

personally, i just bought this product for the speakers, i used it to connect to my harman kardon 435 (you have to buy a separate subwoofer amp since the sub amp is passive).

Stay away.......2005-02-02

Digital input often produces loud static when you go from HDTV to normal TV. DVD won't alway play unless you unplug the unit and wait awhile before trying again. I just hoping there is a firmware upgrade someday. I have never been so unhappy with a major purchase.

I also have the audio/video sync issue (see above review).......2005-01-28

Seemed like a decent system overall for the money. However, I can NOT recommend this system as I also have an issue with audio not in sync with the video. I have ruled out my set top cable box as the source of the out-of-sync problem. This is an EXTREEMELY frustrating problem for an A/V system to have. The audio is ALWAYS several seconds behind the video on the screen. This is unacceptable and I refuse to recommend or purchase a Samsung system again.

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