Some of us are happy with a simple 2.1 speaker setup, many 5.1 gives the right kick, but there are some for whom the points don't matter at all. Pioneer's new high-style HTIB, the HTS-LX70 takes a decidedly different approach, offering up HTIB simplicity, at a component-level price. In case your wondering the Blu-Ray player shown in the picture, isn't included in the package. Key features of the Pioneer HTS-LX70: Four multidirectional satellite speakers. 7.06-inch dual-drive subwoofer. Three HDMI 1.3 inputs. Onboard decoding for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. Illuminated LCD touch-panel remote. XM and Sirius ready. Two optical digital audio inputs. $1,800 list price, available now.
All the amplifiers and inputs are actually in the subwoofer, which could make for a difficult setup if you want to stick the subwoofer in the corner--just imagine all the HDMI cables running from your gear to the subwoofer, and back to your TV. Also note that this is a 4.1 system, so there's no dedicated center channel, which could make dialogue a little harder to hear compared with a standard 5.1 system. There's also separate display unit, but we imagine this will need to be connected to the subwoofer too, now I'm not a wire fan specially when I go out and spend $1800 on a Hi-Fi System.
Via - Loadedshopper
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