Samsung HT-TWZ312

Samsung's HT-TWZ312 home theatre system features a 6.1 surround speaker set-up (with 5.8GHz wireless rear speakers for minimal cable clutter) paired with an upscaling progressive-scan DVD player, which converts standard 480p resolution DVDs to full 1080p high definition picture, sent uncompressed through HDMI cable for the best possible picture quality from the disc. The HT-TWZ312 also features an iPod dock for quick connectivity and home listening with the systems speakers and power amplifier. It also features USB Host Play compatibility for interfacing with any USB-compatible media device with no installation of software, and Anynet+ compatibility to easily control all connected HDMI devices with a single remote.

Samsung HT-TWZ312
MSRP $499.00
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Brand Samsung
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Pros & Cons

ProSCORE
4 reviews
38
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mixed
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1 positive
0 mixed
3 negative

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Pros:
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affordable - and not too cheap as to seem shady
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1000W system output
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upscales DVDs to 1080p
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iPod dock
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The DVD may upscale to 1080p but you can't experience that without buying an HDMI cable as Samsung do not include one in the box.
+3agreedisagree

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The rear speakers are not truly wireless as implied by the image of the system on the Samsung website. There are wires connecting the rear speakers to the bluetooth receiver box.
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Using an iPod (4th Gen) in the dock is annoying. All songs on albums are played in alphabetical, not track, order. Can't find a fix for this, so just plugging in with phono cables is better.
+1agreedisagree

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only 2 HDMI inputs limits your options if you have more than 2 source devices
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Features

  • Progressive-scan upscaling DVD player with HDMI
  • 6.1 surround sound with 5.8GHz Wireless rear speakers
  • 1000 watts RMS power output
  • iPod dock
  • USB Host Play compatibility
  • Anynet+ compatibility for synchronized use with other HDMI devices

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Competitors

Yamaha YHT-491

Yamaha YHT-491

MSRP  $550.00    Released  March, 2009
Pros
  • Bluetooth and iPod compatible receiver
  • affordable price
  • 2 HDMI inputs for use with more than one source input
Cons
  • only 2 HDMI inputs limits your options if you have more than 2 source devices
  • requires you to purchase optical media player separately (no DVD / Blu-ray player included)
  • takes the fun out of building your own system
ProSCORE
2 reviews
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Comments

1.  avatar chsnavi said:

This product would have been good if the dvd player didn't cut out when the wireless unit was being obstructed by some sort of device.person.animal.

Dvd player itself began to skip a few weeks after use. Cleaned innards, rewired system. Supports response was to have it shipped in for repair 2 to 6 weeks without surround sound was not really an option for me at the time.
Aug 31, 2009 11:21am
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Yale

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November 18, 2008
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ProSCORE
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4 pros
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • affordable - and not too cheap as to seem shady
  • 1000W system output
  • upscales DVDs to 1080p
  • iPod dock

Cons

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nicemandan

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February 19, 2009
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ProSCORE
0
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0 pros
3 cons
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pros

Did not agree with any pros

Cons

  • The DVD may upscale to 1080p but you can't experience that without buying an HDMI cable as Samsung do not include one in the box.
  • The rear speakers are not truly wireless as implied by the image of the system on the Samsung website. There are wires connecting the rear speakers to the bluetooth receiver box.
  • Using an iPod (4th Gen) in the dock is annoying. All songs on albums are played in alphabetical, not track, order. Can't find a fix for this, so just plugging in with phono cables is better.

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chsnavi

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August 31, 2009
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ProSCORE
25
negative
mixed
positive
1 pro
3 cons
have ithave it

Pros

  • affordable - and not too cheap as to seem shady

Cons

  • The DVD may upscale to 1080p but you can't experience that without buying an HDMI cable as Samsung do not include one in the box.
  • The rear speakers are not truly wireless as implied by the image of the system on the Samsung website. There are wires connecting the rear speakers to the bluetooth receiver box.
  • only 2 HDMI inputs limits your options if you have more than 2 source devices

Comments

"This product would have been good if the dvd player didn't cut out when the wireless unit was being obstructed by some sort of device.person.animal.

Dvd player itself began to skip a few weeks after use. Cleaned innards, rewired system. Supports response was to have it shipped in for repair 2 to 6 weeks without surround sound was not really an option for me at the time."
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marissa8116

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December 23, 2008
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ProSCORE
0
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mixed
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0 pros
2 cons
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

Did not agree with any pros

Cons

  • The DVD may upscale to 1080p but you can't experience that without buying an HDMI cable as Samsung do not include one in the box.
  • The rear speakers are not truly wireless as implied by the image of the system on the Samsung website. There are wires connecting the rear speakers to the bluetooth receiver box.

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