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The Sharp HT-SB500 is a sound bar that competes with Pioneer's first attempt at a new HTP-SB300 sound bar. It is a 3.1-channel sound bar that includes optical and coaxial SPDIF inputs, stereo RCAs and a 3.5-mm jack. It has great onboard decoders for DTS, Dolby Digital, and Dolby Pro Logic II, and also includes Dolby Virtual Speaker and SRS TruSurround HD processing to make the sound larger than the sound bar itself can provide. On top of everything else, the Sharp HT-SB500 includes a touch panel for its up front controls. Left and right speakers come with a central channel and a subwoofer designed to work with the latest LCD TVs. Included are also basic features such as Bass, Treble and Sub level options.
MSRP $349.99
Release date December, 2009
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Features
- Left and right speakers
- Central Channel Speaker
- Subwoofer
- 3.1-channel soundbar
- Optical and coaxial SPDIF inputs
- Stereo RCAs
- 3.5-mm jack
- Touch panel
- DTS, Dolby Digital, and Dolby Pro Logic II decoder
- Dolby Virtual Speaker
- SRS TruSurround HD
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Competitors
MSRP $400.00
Released September, 2009
Pros
- affordable price
- better value than the all-in-one Blu-ray model
- dedicated wireless subwoofer
Cons
- no HDMI
- cannot match a true surround sound system
- wireless subwoofer is transmitted to over the crowded 2.4GHz radio frequency band
Sharp HT-SB500
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JVC TH-BA1
MSRP $399.99
Released September, 2009
The ZVOX 525 is a high-performance, single-cabinet sound bar with a space-saving design. It was built for use underneath either a flat-screen television or PC. As well as being compact and lightweight, it features a hand-built MDF cabinet with high-gloss, hand-lacquered endcaps. The centerpiece to the ZVOX 525 is its three-dimensional sound; it utilizes...
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ZVOX 525
MSRP $360.00
Released January, 2009
Pros
- Ergonomic design optimal for home theater
- Works with the 2 channel CSB-F2 to form a complete 5
channel surround sound system
- Comes with wall mounting hardware and tabletop mount
Cons
- Not recommended for listening to regular Stereo recordings
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Cadence CSB-F3
MSRP $299.99
Released March, 2009
Pros
- built in FM tuner
- built in DVD player
- includes remote control
- 1080p upconversion via HDMI output
Cons
- can never match a dedicated system
- cannot play the latest high definition optical media (Blu-ray)
Sharp HT-SB500
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Philips HSB2351/F7
MSRP $349.99
Released April, 2009
The Samsung HT-WS1R Sound Bar Home Theater System is a 2.1 channel virtual surround sound system containing a 3.9cm thick wireless speaker bar and 5.8 GHz wireless subwoofer. It is designed to be used with HDTV and LED devices. The small size and wireless functionality are meant to appeal to customers seeking to maximize their available...
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Samsung HT-WS1R
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Pros
- includes a dedicated center channel and sub
- virtual surround sound
- dual digital inputs
- sleek aesthetic - compliments any TV, does not attract attention
- easy to install and use
- touch panel controls
- 3.5mm auxiliary input for use with other audio devices such as MP3 players
- variety of onboard decoders
- includes remote control
Cons
- can never match true surround sound
- only takes L/R analog inputs
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