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The DV-S555 is proof you don't have to empty your pocketbook to get high-end picture and sound quality.
The DV-S555 is proof you don't have to empty your pocketbook to get high-end picture and sound quality. It's also another good example of how Onkyo gives you more useful features for your money. Case in point: while all DVD players can play CDs, only a rare few can play CD-Rs and CD-RW discs. And fewer can play CDs that hold MP3 coded files. This means you can play over your home-theater system the MP3 file that you downloaded - up to 10 hours or more of music on a single disc, depending on the bit rate of the MP3 files. The DV-S555 will display MP3 filenames on your TV screen, and you can program a play list of up to 60 songs from the same disc. Other notable features include the latest 192kHz/24-bit digital-to-analog converters (for all channels) to provide cleaner, clearer sound from all your DVDs and CDs, and an Onkyo developed Direct Digital Path to deliver a noise-free digital signal that's less susceptible to flux. There's even a dedicated subwoofer pre out to allow those without a home theater system to enjoy dynamic movie sound from just their TV.
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Rating
Reviewed by:
bleeding ears
(Audio Enthusiast)
Review Date
December 27, 2008Overall Rating
 4 of 5
Value Rating
4 of 5
Used product for
More than 1 year |
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Review 1 of 23
Price Paid:
$545.00
from harvey norman store Summary:
I am writing this review for those( like me) that search out good buys.
Full store price was $999. I paid $545
The onkyo DV S555 dvd player was, when I purchased it in approx 2003 back then the best value for money unit I could find at the time. It looks great has had no issues at all and for those that like their music cd 's it sounds pretty good with cd play back. I purchased the unit based upon reviews of its cd playback qualities as well as its dvd playback qualites and it has served me well. It has burr brown dacs on all channels and plays MP3 burnt discs unlike most units available at the time in that price range.
The sound quality with cd playback is not quite up there with current dvd players or even older good quality dedicated cd players, but it excells at detail and tight bass sound. I actually preferred it over a Rotel 965bx cd player (which still sell for more used) for its tighter detailed sound, however some may prefer the smoother souund of the Rotel. As far as dvd playback goes I have not had the desire to change to any other dvd player and I will be using it until I need a blu ray player. Strengths:
Been reliable and plays everything as long as the discs are burned properly. Weaknesses:
When it was on sale in shops no weaknesses,but nowadays it does not sound quite as good as current good quality dvd players, however I doubt anyone would notice unless they used a dedicated cd player to compare it with. Similar Products Used:
Mainly dedicated Rotel cd players, with a big variety of speakers amps and processors.
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Rating
Reviewed by:
raycor(Unregistered User)
(Audio Enthusiast)
Review Date
August 5, 2003Overall Rating
 1 of 5
Value Rating
1 of 5
Used product for
More than 1 year Visitors rate this review
4.00 of 5,
4.00 votes
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Review 2 of 23
Price Paid:
$0.00 Summary:
I used the product for more than 1 year and nothing got me a problem but nowadays, when i play some original music cd's, and some recorded music cd's, it began to hang up specially in the first track of a cd. My cd collections that i have were original, scratch free and ive been using it for alomost 14 months with the onkyo dvd player but nowadays, it was started only last week and the player began to hang up. When i played my cd's it suddenly stop and sometimes it eject by itself. I was very disappointed on this product. i never thought this would happen to Onkyo coz i know onkyo were built for durability and good built, but i was wrong when my player began to hang up. Hope this could give some ideas for some consumer out there, but im not sure if anyone also experience this. What a big disappoinment coz warranty is for 1year only and the trouble began for 14 months... Strengths:
great performance during the less 1year of used Weaknesses:
IT HANGS UP!!! SUDDENLY STOP WHEN PLAYING CD'S,VCD'S AND IT EJECT BY ITSELF WHEN PLAYING!!! WHAT A MESS Similar Products Used:
denon dvd-800
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Rating
Reviewed by:
Chris Sidwick(Unregistered User)
(Casual Listener)
Review Date
October 28, 2002Overall Rating
 5 of 5
Value Rating
5 of 5
Used product for
1 to 3 months Visitors rate this review
4.33 of 5,
6.00 votes
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Review 3 of 23
Price Paid:
$320.00
from Qed Summary:
The dvs555 in my opinion is certainly the best value player around , the picture is so crisp n the sounds just as good. Strengths:
picture quality ,
colours Weaknesses:
remote looks a bit cheap Similar Products Used:
marantz dv8300 ,sony dvpns905
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Rating
Reviewed by:
John (Unregistered User)
(Audio Enthusiast)
Review Date
October 28, 2002Overall Rating
5 of 5
Value Rating
5 of 5
Used product for
3 Months to 1 year Visitors rate this review
4.00 of 5,
3.00 votes
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Review 4 of 23
Price Paid:
$750.00
from Harvey Norman Summary:
Can't add much more to what others have already said. It is a great unit. Strengths:
Picture Quality, Price, Build Quality Weaknesses:
No Progressive (but for the price can't really expect it)
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Rating
Reviewed by:
tubes(Unregistered User)
(AudioPhile)
Review Date
October 26, 2002Overall Rating
 3 of 5
Value Rating
4 of 5
Used product for
More than 1 year Visitors rate this review
4.00 of 5,
4.00 votes
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Review 5 of 23
Price Paid:
$0.00 Summary:
After reviewing the new group of "pro scan" DVD players out there I came to the conclusion that the S555 is the best out of the group,within its price range there are no comparisons.The weakness is somewhat on the part and comestic selection but for "videophiles" its not that important. Strengths:
Very balance colour pallet,strong details with a lack of visual grain,edges area abit rough but not that noticable,functions are standard and easy to use,remote is good but quality is very disappointing,happen to drop it once and the case split in half,got it replaced but the plastic is extremely brittle and thin. Weaknesses:
Audio is below par,cannot really be used as a dedicated CD player,soundstaging is way to shallow and musical instruments sounds too metallic. Similar Products Used:
Pioneer,Panasonic,Sony
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