Price Paid:  $0.00

Summary:
I bought this speaker system for my home theater and for movies and T.V. they just sound great! I couldn't ask for a better set of speakers for the money. But I am somewhat disappointed how they sound with music. The treble is high and crisp, and as noted by other reviewers the bass is outstanding! The sub can really pound out some impressive bass! But I am not happy with the midrange for music. It seems to be overpowered by the bass and treble. But I am going to get a small pair of JBL bookshelf speakers for music!

Strengths:
Fantastic for movies, excellent bass and treble. Good looking system and for the money it can't be beat!

Weaknesses:
Midrange in music

Similar Products Used:
Pioneer, Denon, JVC, Technics, Teac, JBL, Sony

Price Paid:  $149.00 from U-bid

Summary:
I'm just beginning to get into home audio. I talked to one of my friends who had some experience with home audio and he said these speakers rock for the price. I didnt really beleieve him at first, but I got them and now I'm really happy. I did some shopping and I got a digital 5.1 reciever (JVC RX-6010V) and speakers with a powered sub for just about $300 wires and all. The only problem is now im hooked and I want more power. If you are starting off with your home theater system I highly recommend these speakers.

Strengths:
Very clear sound with all ranges represented very well for the compact size. Bass is loud and responsive.

Weaknesses:
They are small speakers so big sound is hard to get.

Price Paid:  $150.00 from ubid

Summary:
the harman/kardon HKTS-5 system was very nice out of the box...great set and a steal at this price! they are selling it for even less on ubid now! great sound from the satellites...and the bass from the sub is THUNDERING!!! shakes my whole house and you can hear it from the street...thats with it turned up little over half way. i would put this over any system youd see at best buy or circuit city other than bose. this is a must have for $150.

Strengths:
awesome bass...great overall sound

Weaknesses:
none so far.

Similar Products Used:
my setup includes Sony STR-DE685 receiver Pioneer DV-333 DVD player 2 Cerwin Vega LS10 floor speakers (front) harman/kardon HKTS-5 6pc home theater surround Sony Vega 36 inch HDTV monitor al

Price Paid:  $300.00 from Circuit City

Summary:
Its not bose but fot the money Its rocks. I think its the best system you could buy for the buck. I use this with a Harmon Kardon AVR 310 Reciver and the sound is so clean. I Spent less than a Grand for my set up and sound better than any one you can buy at cosco. Oh has a Powered sub. Bose AM10 dont have a Powered sub and its $900 bucks no thanks

Strengths:
Price, Powered SUB

Weaknesses:
none

Similar Products Used:
Bose AM10

Price Paid:  $374.00 from Circuit City

Summary:
While I consider myself an audiophile, my bank account disaggrees. This system is of excellent quality for entry level. It is an upgrade from my previous magnavox.

Strengths:
Thundering 10" sub, articulate tweeters, well balanced. Good voicing.Clean easily audible center channel.

Weaknesses:
None yet, not for this price.

Similar Products Used:
Magnavox, Aiwa, Sony.