The newly revised Apocalypse Now: The Complete Dossier DVD revealed the limitations of the satellite speakers when compared to larger speakers with larger woofers. The sound grew increasingly bright as the mayhem escalated, but the surreal music and effects filling our home theater in the sequence when the boat approaches the bridge were beautifully detailed. Playing at lower volume smoothed the sounds' rough edges--we then found the sound to be notably refined. CDs were also consistently listenable.
Yes, the Onkyo SKS-HT540 sounds a little better, but its speakers are a lot bigger and nowhere as attractive as the SKS-HT740's. That trade-off will make the HT740's the go-to choice for anyone looking for the best combination of style and sound quality in the sub-$400 price range.
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