Samsung HT-D555K 5.1 Home Theatre System

Key Features

Samsung Home Theater is crafted to render a high quality listening experience and is capable of taking on a wide range of audio genres; from thumping basslines to high pitched vocals without the slightest hint of distortion. The dedicated Karaoke feature in the Samsung HT-D555K, coupled with echo effects and auto scoring feature makes it perfect for karaoke parties.

Playback

The Samsung HT-D555K supports a variety of formats including DVD VIDEO/AUDIO, CD, and CD-R/RW. Other playable formats are MP3, WMA, JPEG, DivX, and MPEG-4. This Samsung Home Theater supports USB Playback and can stream movies, videos and music directly from your flash drive.

Video and Audio

This Samsung DVD Home Theater is capable of impressive streaming speeds for smooth and stutter-free playback. Communication between a Samsung TV and the Home Theater is relayed through an advanced BD Wise setup. This allows the system to automatically optimize the settings for hue and contrast correction, sharpness and other video functions for maximum viewing pleasure.

The Samsung HT-D555K features a built-in DTS, Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic II decoder for realistic five channel surround processing, down to the last sonic detail. The Power Bass processing captures the lower level frequencies and recreates them into audible range to deliver a booming bass effect with added thump. The Crystal Amplifier Plus algorithm in the HT-D555K uses a dual noise filtration technique to deliver distortion free acoustics in HD quality.

Other audio features include MP3 Enhancer, FM Tuner, Smart Volume, Equalizer, Auto Sound Calibration (ASC) and Giga Sound. Connectivity options include Audio Line IN/OUT, Composite Output and two MIC jacks. This Samsung Home Theater consumes 67 W of power during operation and 0.9 W during standby.

Buying Tips

There are quite a few variables to be taken into account before you invest in a Home Theater System. A 5.1 Home Theater receiver is perfectly adequate to deliver true surround sound experience and is ideal for small to medium size rooms (less than 250 square feet). The major factors to consider when buying a Home Theater system include required volume levels, connectivity options and speaker placement.

If you own a Digital TV, the Progressive Scan capability in the HT-D555K can render smoother image transitions. The Samsung HT-D555K would make an ideal Home Theater System for music buffs as it supports MP3 encoded on CD-R, DVD-R, DVD-RW and CD-RW discs.

If you are concerned about unsightly wire tangles in your living space, the ARC (Audio Return Channel) in this DVD Home Theater and Wireless Speaker support ensures minimal cables running around your Home Theater System. HDMI and Component-video output in the Samsung HT-D555K relays the best possible picture quality, especially if you own a HD Ready TV.

As a general thumb rule, the more surfaces near a speaker, the greater the likelihood of unpleasant distortions and colorations in your sound. For the best listening experience, the speakers should be placed at least two feet from room boundaries. The Center Speaker should be placed above or below the TV at ear level. The Front Left and Right Speakers should be 5 to 11 feet apart, at an angle of 20 to 30 Degree with respect to the Television. The Surround Speaker should be placed above ear level, slightly behind the listener.