Pioneer HTS-GS1 5.1-Channel Surround Sound System for the Xbox 360
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Customer Review: Awesome featureset, okay sound
Summary: 3 Stars
Pioneer HTS-GS1 5.1-Channel Surround Sound System for the Xbox 360
I bought this HTIB for $120 shipped to compliment my primary home theater setup. I have cable box, a PS3, DVD player and a computer hooked up to this system.
The goods:
- plenty of contectivity. 2 optical and one coax input.
- Decodes almost every thing (Dolby DTS and other I don't even know about)
- Very small foot print
- Wall mountable/ very small speakers
- Fills up a small room with enough sound
The Bads:
- Sound is really just okay. Sounds much better than my 50 inch samsung TV.
- Music sounds horrible on these speakers, movies sound okay.
- No video (HDMI) inputs, at this price I don't know if it's fair to expect these
To wrap it up I'd say for the money these are pretty good but not a serious replacement for good sound system.
Customer Review: Great 5.1 dolby/DTS sound at a great price
Summary: 5 Stars
(Please look at pictures in image gallery for picture of product setup) I purchased this system off ebay for a reasonable price. I would've bought it on Amazon, but it was not being offered on Amazon anymore. My setup consists of a Toshiba 37" LCD HDTV, a PS3, and a Dish Network HD box. At first I wasn't too sure if this would work with my PS3, but after reading tons of reviews for this system (on Amazon and several other sites) I decided that this was the perfect setup for me. At the time I ordered the system, my room was pretty small, about 10x10. I purchased this system, and I also purchased 2 sets (each set contains 2)of Atlantic 77305018 Satellite Speaker stands. There is a great little video tutorial on youtube that shows a young man unpacking his system and setting it up.
Though not necessary, it was nice for me to be able to see everything before I got the system. Made setting it up all the more easier. The hardest part of the install for me was running the speaker wire through the tube of the Atlantic speaker stand. But with patience and a ballpen to help push the wire down, I got it down the other side on all four stands. I then placed the satellites in the four corners of my room, and the center channel I placed in front of the TV, right in the center below it. (TV is on a stand) Best placement for center channel speaker is either right below TV or right on top of it, in the center. (as far as I know) I then adjusted the speaker stands (Great stands by the way!)so that they were about ear level. (measured them all with tape measure to make sure they were at equal height.) I then angled the front speakers inwards a bit, and placed the subwoofer/receiver directly to the right of the TV stand. (right of the TV while you are looking from it) I made all the connections, and then proceeded with the MCACC calibration. Note: I use HDMI to connect my ps3 and dish network satellite box to my television, then used digital optical cables to run both ps3 and Dish Network box to HTS-GS1. The system comes with one optical cable, it was a thin black plastic cable which looked pretty dinky, but does the job fine. I purchased another optical cable beforehand since I knew I would need it. I placed the system's box on top of my chair, then placed the microphone on top of the box. (make sure room is quiet as possible when doing test) The system began to emit a series of cool sounds for several minutes, which swept across the room. After this was done, I inserted Batman Begins into the Blu-Ray Player, then skipped to the batmobile chase scene. WOW! I was able to hear sounds which were completely lacking when watching it through the dull TV speakers. I heard screeching of tires, crashes, explosions, and when the Batmobile jumped through the waterfall I thought I was going to get splashed for a second!
Simply put, the 5.1 surround sound will change your home viewing experience. I then put in Metal Gear Solid 4, and played through a level in which artillery shells are being dropped all over the place. Holy battlefield Batman! This transformed my gaming experience completely. When I play Hot Shots Golf, I can hear birds and all kinds of funny stuff coming through the rear speakers. It is fantastic. For optimal sound, you will want these speakers at around ear level. Have the rear speakers in the corners of the room. Have the front left,front right, and center channel speaker at an equal distance from your listening position. Since I bought the system, I moved to a bigger room which is 16x15. I placed the rear speakers in the corners, center channel in same spot under TV, and have the front right and left speakers each about 36" to the sides of the TV. The sound is superb. I also purchased 5 wiremold white cordmate Kit #C110 from Amazon, which allowed me to conceal all the wiring which runs to the speakers. I highly recommend this as well if you want to conceal your speaker wiring. Overall, I would recommend this setup to anyone who is looking for an inexpensive way to truly enjoy 5.1 dolby and DTS. I know I could get better sound if I purchased a seperate receiver and speakers at a higher price, but for my purposes, this system suits me 100%. I wanted to enjoy dolby and dts for my games,movie, and Dish Network HD, and this has allowed me to do so. I am very pleased with this purchase.
Customer Review: Excellent for small to medium size room...
Summary: 5 Stars
Bought this for under $130, and hooked it up to my xbox 360 and LCD TV. I used the digital optical cables for both my 360 and comcast HD box. I'd say it makes a noticeable difference. It thumps my entire condo (1 bed/1bath).
The best settings, I think, are on Game mode and having the side speakers positioned for Surround Sound. LOTS of options for distance, bass, treble, midnight mode, etc.
The PROs: Excellent quality for the price. Doesn't compare to the clarity of Bose obviously, but impressive audio once set to proper settings for your home. Xbox games sound AMAZING on it. Easy set up, just a little time consuming. Very classy looking, blends right in with Xbox 360.
The CONs: There are feet and feet of unused wires for me. it takes up lots of room (unused wires).
Highly recommendable to those with tighter budget, medium to small room, and xbox 360.
Customer Review: Awesome product
Summary: 5 Stars
this surround sound system is great. has plenty of hook-ups so your not just limited to the 360. its exactly what i was looking for (an entry level surround sound system) and i couldn;t be happier.Customer Review: A great surround sound system and a real bargain!
Summary: 5 Stars
Wow! That really sums it up. The system is amazing and works just as advertised. The MCACC mic for setup is very cool, and helps those of us who don't want to be tweaking a sound system for a week to get decent sound. That said the system is infinitely configurable and very well thought out. You will absolutely enjoy this system, and it is an awesome value.