Great DVD/Home Theater Bargain
Pros:
Great sound, nice overall package for the price
Cons:
Bulky main unit, small remote buttons
The Bottom Line:
This is by far the best system for the money. Try to find another with 5 discs, Dolby 5.1, DTS, and great speakers for under $500. Nothing compares.
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Author's Review
The Pioneer HTD 510DV DVD Home Theater System is a great deal for those of you looking for an all in one home theater package.
I bought the unit as a Christmas present for myself as an upgrade from my old VCR and my old Pioneer home theater. After exhaustively researching DVD/Home Theaters on the internet, I was surprised to see all of the features offered by the 510DV considering it was only $500. After buying it, it quickly replaced my old tuner, speakers, and CD changer, as well as providing me with a player and more modern sound technology.
The easy to set up 510DV comes with a main receiver/player, five surround speakers, subwoofer, remote, and all the wiring. It boasts a five disc carousel that plays DVD, CD, CD-RW, and Video CD. It also has an AM/FM tuner. The unit is rather large and bulky, but it is serving several functions that separate components usually do.
The speakers have a great sound, with the subwoofer being a particularly nice surprise. The sound can be drastically tweaked once you have delved into the depths of the remote. It really sounds like I am sitting in a theater while watching a movie.
The basics of the controls are simple, but mastering the cramped buttons of the remotes and seemingly endless menus will take a little more time.
