An 'everything but the kitchen sink' HTIB, this stylish high-end Pioneer system throws in MP3, DVD Audio, SACD, a Jpeg photoviewer, flat 'tallboy' speakers and a powered sub woofer.
Upside: Designed to specifically accompany the latest Pioneer plasma TVs, the HTZ900DVD system features ultra-thin panel-like floor-standing speakers (only 30mm deep) powered by a 6-channel, 450 W amplifier. The speakers are certainly eye-catching and can be detached from their floor stands for wall-mounting.
The HTZ900DVD handles a wide range of disc formats including DVD-Audio, SACD, MP3 and DVD-R and DVD-RW. And you can show off your digital happy snaps on the big screen using the JPEG PhotoViewer. It also has surround modes like Dialogue Enhancement, which uses the left, right and centre speakers to enhance the centre channel reproduction for clearer and sharper dialogue.
To make sure you get the best set up once you bring this kit home, its Easy Room and Seat Position set-up features help you tailor the sound to your listening environment. Just select your room size and listening position, and the sound will be adjusted accordingly.
Downside: Sexy as the tallboys look, they may not fit into every lounge room. And even if they do send your blood racing, know that the style comes at a price.
Outlook: If you want to cover all your bases on format options and have a room crying out for flat panel style, the HTZ900DVD is a 'must see'.
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