Price Paid:  $450.00 from sears

Summary:
Not bad for a little compact system good sound and fair functions..

Strengths:
Compact. Functions..

Weaknesses:
Low wattage..

Similar Products Used:
no compare.

Price Paid:  $300.00 from pawn shop

Summary:
The sound was spectacular and the bass response was amazing as well!!! It will compete just as well if not better than any full-size system of equal wattage/price. I figure it second only to Bose quality

Strengths:
CD/DVD Attachment
D.J. Input
Karaoke
Dual High-speed Tape Decks
Loop/Flash
5.1CH Dolby Surround
Guitarr inputs
EQ Controls
Strong clear sound -- Great for music
Great beginning home theater!!!
5 Disk CD Changer
High speed, High Quality tape dubbing

Weaknesses:
Seems everyone wasn't too satisfied on the looks , but wait 'till ya get it home!!!

Similar Products Used:
Compared to: Full size Yamaha HTR-5450 [400 watts(80/CH.) paid $600]

I really enjoy my Yamaha, but found myself a little disappointed when I discovered this model was cheaper, cappable of upgrades(

Price Paid:  $435.00 from Brooklyn

Summary:
BASS BASS BABY
NO REGRETS BUYING IT!


TOUGH TIME BRINGING IT HOME, BUT AFTER PUT IT TOGETHER, I'M LIKE WHOA!

WILL PLAY DJ MAGIC MIKE (BASSMAN) NO PROBLEM AT ALL!

NEIGHBOR WILL GET MAD
OVERALL, EXCELLENT PIECE..

GIRLFRIEND THINKS THE WHOLE SYSTEM LOOKS UGLY, BUT THE SOUND AND BASS IS MAD CRAZY**

I LOVE IT!

Strengths:
features, BASS, loop/flash, surround sound, karaoke, guitar input, EQ control, lots of inputs

Weaknesses:
huge, no MD, heavy! and the screen is ugly
remote sucks

Similar Products Used:
Sony, JVC older models

Price Paid:  $450.00 from Sams Club

Summary:
Great sound for a mini-system. Works well for beginner sourround sound and for people not interested in spending the money for a stand-alone receiver. Has some incredable bass for a mini. The Karaoke option is great for parties. Has a few DSP's built in that work well with CD's to create surround sound effects.

Strengths:
Karaoke
Strong clear sound -- Great for music
Great beginning home theater
5 Disk CD Changer
High speed, High Quality tape dubbing

Weaknesses:
Mini-System.

Similar Products Used:
Older Sony Mini Systems

Price Paid:  $450.00 from Sams Club

Summary:
Great sound for a mini-system. Works well for beginner sourround sound and for people not interested in spending the money for a stand-alone receiver. Has some incredable bass for a mini. The Karaoke option is great for parties. Has a few DSP's built in that work well with CD's to create surround sound effects.

Strengths:
Karaoke
Strong clear sound -- Great for music
Great beginning home theater

Weaknesses:
Mini-System.

Similar Products Used:
Older Sony Mini Systems