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Entered CNET Catalog: 05/17/2003
SKU: 0036725616004
Manufacturer: Samsung
Manufacturer description
No other system looks, sounds or feels like this. No other system is as easy to use. By combining Samsung's exclusive digital audio and video technology with Klipsch's award-winning Quintet series speakers and subwoofer, the HT-SK6 successfully reproduces what you see, feel and hear at a live event, concert, and at the movies. The HT-SK6 brings that magic to your home. So sit back, relax and get ready for the performance of your life - in the comfort of your living room. Imagine pictures so lifelike, you can almost touch them. Sound so powerful, you can almost feel it. The HT-SK6 delivers on that promise with 500 watts (RMS) of solid surround power and 225 watts of low frequency power, plus a roster of impressive features. Enjoy state-of-the-art DVD video technology. Progressive Scan video allows superior non-interlaced images to be sent to the latest digital television receivers. The smooth, Progressive Scan image eliminates even the slightest hint of blur or distortion, bringing new realism to DVD movies and DVD video selections. You can also play CDs, VCD, CD-R, and CD-RW. But what makes the HT-SK6 a real standout is its audio playback capabilities. For everything from DVD soundtrack reproduction and surround sound audio to CDs and MP3 audio files, it produces amazing aural integrity. With a 50-year tradition of "concert quality" audio behind it, Klipsch is considered one of the leading manufacturers of loudspeakers for home and audio use. It's no wonder Samsung chose to marry its exceptional video technology with that of Klipsch. Klipsch's MicroTractrix Horn speaker technology offers high efficiency with low distortion, controlled directivity and flat frequency response - providing 16 times less distortion than other speakers.CNET editors' review
- Editors' Choice: No
- Reviewed on: 04/25/2003
Only the demure, black-cube KSW-10 subwoofer doesn't follow the styling cues of the other components. Spinal Tap fans take note: The sub's level control goes from 0 to 11. That beast measures 15 inches high by 13 inches wide and deep.
The remote is hardly a model of intuitive design. The buttons are tiny and poorly labeled. Additionally, many of the frequently used buttons are hidden under the remote's slip-down cover. Fast-forwarding through CDs was a hassle; instead of just speeding up the sound, the player sputters ahead in 5-, 10-, or 20-second increments. More groans: The receiver's rear-mounted cooling fan runs all the time, generating a slight but noticeable air-rushing noise. The receiver/DVD player's connectivity options rise above the routine. Not only do you get a set of progressive-scan video outputs, there's also a set of component-video inputs (handy if you have an HDTV cable box, for instance). The system also sports composite-video ins and outs and an S-Video output. Stereo audio inputs are provided, as is an optical digital-audio input.
The satellite speakers' most unique features are the horn tweeters; a 0.75-inch polymer dome tweeter sits in the mouth of Klipsch's exclusive MicroTractrix Horn. The 3.5-inch poly cone woofers are more conventional, but it's worth noting that these satellites' unusually high efficiency provides impressive dynamic range and loudness capability. The subwoofer's high-quality 55-watt amplifier is mated to a 10-inch down-firing, fiber-composite cone woofer. We were impressed by the unit's solid construction.
Extrabeefy five-way binding posts are used for the sats' and sub's speaker-level connections. The subwoofer also has a line-level, RCA-type input, for which Samsung supplies a 9-foot cable. Setting the subwoofer level for music and movies was tricky. When our DVDs sounded reasonably full, our CDs were too thin; when CDs had just the right amount of bass, DVDs were overripe. We found ourselves readjusting the sub each time we bounced between DVDs and CDs. We usually opt for Dolby Pro Logic II processing for CDs, but with this system, plain old stereo sounded best.
Lyle Lovett's Joshua Judges Ruth CD is a natural-sounding disc, and it highlighted the HT-SK6's strengths and weaknesses. Lovett's voice was a tad thin, but the bass went awfully deep. The sound broke loose from the tiny satellites and sounded surprisingly big. We turned up the heat with Warren Zevon's classic "Excitable Boy" and were aware of some strain with this more rock-oriented stuff.
The Gladiator DVD's ravishing music score packs plenty of bass, making this little system sound big. The battle scenes were powerful, and the sound of the vast sweep of cheering spectators pouring out of the surround speakers was a special treat. The DVD's overwhelming blood and guts, the galloping horses, and the metallic clang of the swords all came over well. This system's resolution and detail are miles ahead of those of the far more costly Bose Lifestyle 35 system. Less spectacular-sounding DVDs, such as our old favorite Glengarry Glen Ross, had a vivid presence.
The HT-SK6 accommodated our standard selection of DVD-Rs, DVD+Rs, and DVD+RWs, but not DVD-RWs. All of our MP3 CD-Rs played and displayed menu folders.
User opinions
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4/10
not so good
Pros: looks nice
Cons: 10 percent distortion
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9/10
Sweet system even for a first timer
Pros: Quality solid construction. Excellent speakers! Fully integrated AM/FM Stereo + DVD Beautiful sound & great bass. Plenty loud for a medium to large room.
Cons: A little on the pricy side but worth the extra coin, IMO!
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6/10
Got KLIPSCH?
Pros: KLIPSCH speakers are hard to find at this price, around $600 for this setup if you shop around.
Cons: SAMSUNG-this unit make a great stand in if you don't have an amp or dvd player.
User Rating: 9/10
best for 399
Pros: Got mine on sale at bestbuy for 399!!! can you believe that? speaker package is top notch. dvd player plays great with video hookup. mp3 playlist on monitor while you are entertaining, can also use dvd player show pictures from pc.
Cons: have not tried the progressive scan my tv not compatible. For under 400 dollars you should not expect a $250 dollar wire package.
User Rating: 4/10
Bad system, not because of the speakers
Pros: Klipsch speakers, that's about it.
Cons: Samsung player. I got this system only because I found it on sale for less than what you could buy the speakers for. The Samsung DVD Player/Receiver is HORRIBLE. The picture is over saturated, text is broken and not clear. It doesn't display 16.9 in p
User Rating: 9/10
Great system, excellent speakers and subwoofer.
Pros: Playing mp3, cd-rw, vcd and dvd makes this ULTIMATE entertainment system. A bit pricy but if you can buy one for under $900, go for it. Great speaker and sub. Make sure you adjust to Max. subwoofer setting if you like bass..
Cons: I wish they come with Monster wires. I'm probably going to spend couple hundered dollars for speaker cables, subwoofer cable and component video cable.
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8/10
Excellent Sound, Great Connectivity, bad stock wires
Pros: Klipsch speakers are awesome, Dvd player/receiver are a gem The sound quality of this product is great. Watching LOTR The Two Towers yesterday, and the whole house was singing with the movie. The reciever has both component input and output, and provide
Cons: Stock speaker wires, limited receiver options. Definitely want to get the monster component video, and monster speaker wires to go with this system. What's the point of having quality sound with poor wiring to carry it?
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10/10
very very good!!!!!!
Pros: very good!!!!! samsung is korean coporation!!!! samsung jjang!!! ^^;
Cons: very good!!!!! ¤Ñ¤Ñ;
User Rating: 9/10
Sounds Great and Looks Great!
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User Rating: 10/10
Best decision I made
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User Rating: 10/10
A stunning home theater system
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