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- First reviewNovember 26, 2013
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Panasonic TC-50A400U LED HDTV: This Panasonic HDTV's 1080p display presents your favorite movies and TV shows with crisp, clear detail. The USB port allows you to play back music and pictures.
Posted by: Malice101
from Palmdale, Ca
Internet Connectable?No
First off this is a 500 dollar LED TV in a 50" by a name brand manufacturer. Second it is meant to be "entry level". Third, see comment one and two.
Expecting to get great sound? Look elsewhere...as in a home theater receiver. Sound is weak but okay for a bedroom. Running this in a living room? Is it the main source of your home theater? Pony up and get real sound. Otherwise you are going to be disappointed with just about anything you buy regardless of price. Today's flat panels are made for the viewing experience, not the sound. Entry level? Forget about it.
Regarding the picture I'm more than satisfied for my expectations. A long time ago (in tv years) I had a 40" Samsung LCD I was not happy with and bought a plasma to set right next to it in my home to really compare. LCD was total garbage compared to the entry level plasma it sat beside. Day and night. Apples to oranges. LCD was promptly sold to someone less discerning...
Happy to report they've come a long way since then. You're not going to get the black levels of a plasma but you're not going to be disappointed either. No more weird pattern shifting on things as simple as panning. Movies like "DRED" are not going to be pretty. Granted I've only had the TV for a week but I've sampled a bunch of movies trying to get it dialed in. One group of settings is not going to cover every movie like a plasma. Maybe a higher end LED will come closer but that's not what this TV is...
I'm very satisfied with it and would recommend it...and just as an informational bit, nothing is going to get a five star rating from me unless it's free and absolutely phenomenal so four is pretty danged good coming from me (o:
What's great about it: PQ is pretty good coming from a plasma
What's not so great: Could use a few more connections...
I would recommend this to a friend!
Picture Quality
4
Sound Quality
3
Features
4
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Use this Klipsch ProMedia 3-piece speaker system to enjoy brilliant sound when playing games, listening to music or watching videos on your computer.
Customer Rating
1
Wow! What a change a few years can make...
on December 24, 2013
Posted by: Malice101
from Palmdale, Ca
This review comes from someone who has a 10 something year old version of these. The sub gave up the ghost awhile back, maybe a year ago, but the satellites still rocked. Decided I wanted to get some low end thump back and picked up another set last week.
Boy what a difference in quality of sound. The sub still brings it but the satellites just flat out suck. No amount of break in is going to alleviate the drop off in sound quality (though I'm going to give them a few more days before dealing with the after Christmas crowd). None. For folks that don't know what these used to bring to the table and find the sound adequate you don't know what you are missing. These puppies used to rock. In Point of fact my old sats make the new ones nothing more than desk top speakers that sound simply "ok". Again, you don't know what you are missing...
These used to be speakers that could get you into trouble with the neighbors (and my old ones still have that capacity). Very disappointed at this point. Really didn't want to go with a sub woofer but I "knew" I was going to get something familiar so I went for it. Not the case.
Some stuff sounds "okay" but it really doesn't even come close when making a direct comparison. I had to disconnect and reconnect several times to confirm...these sound horrible. Sorry folks, but they do. Maybe some others with previous experience have had better results but mine really just suck. Plain and simple. Not even two shades of white difference, this is black and white.
Kind of sad I had to write such a bad review...they used to be such a stellar product I would have fully endorsed and used to tell people about them all the time. I cannot recommend these at all other than "desktop" status. If that is all you are looking for then the price doesn't warrant the purchase.
What's great about it: Nothing...
What's not so great: Quality down the toilet...
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Sound Quality
1
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Only @ Best BuyThese banana plugs feature 24K gold-plated connectors that minimize corrosion and ensure maximum signal transfer. The Centerpin technology allows for easy installation with no wire stripping.
Posted by: Malice101
from Palmdale, Ca
Been using these for about 2 years. Switching out one receiver for another I've found ALL the connections have come loose. Not at the plug itself (they are tight) but they have unscrewed/loosened at the cable. Every one of them. No effect on performance but it could have become an issue unchecked. I don't know how many of you go poking around the back side of your receiver or speakers at any given interval but it's something to watch out for. Aside from that they transfer the signal, connect easily and work very well. I was perfectly happy with the old style spring loaded style of connector on the back of receivers and speakers. These satisfy something that wasn't needed in the first place. My Onkyo forced me to use these...and they work. Just wouldn't have gone this route otherwise...
What's great about it: Ease of use...
What's not so great: They come loose...
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
3
Performance
4
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The T15 are those bookshelf speakers whose high versatility is built to impress. Engineered with Polk's proprietary Dynamic Balance technology, they're primed to improve your home theater experience and take on your entire arsenal of tunes without fail. Think brighter highs, a wide-open mid-range and surprising bass response - the perfect entry into high-performance audio. What~s more, it~s easy to setup, supports Dolby and DTS, and connects to most home theater receivers, stereos or home theater processors. The best part is that it won't drain your wallet! Go big on great sound made for everyone. Add the T15 bookshelf stereo speakers to your home audio setup today.
Posted by: Malice101
from Palmdale, Ca
I've only had these a couple of days and finally got everything hooked up proper in my bedroom. Running a 5.1 surround setup and I've got to say...these things are worth every penny. I suppose there's a good reason these things are so reviewed and on the positive end as well. Listening in stereo with a sub and these being the only thing putting out the mids and uppers they sound great even without a good break in (that's what I'm doing right now). I have these puppies cranked and have listened to a few different genres and they excel at producing great sound. Audiophiles will find something to snivel about but that's their job (or their misery in life to be so darned picky). Mine is to enjoy well produced sound and be happy with it at an exceptionally low price. Loving these speakers right now...
What's great about it: Small envelope, Easy to wall mount, Great Sound
What's not so great: Nothing thus far...
I would recommend this to a friend!
Sound Quality
5
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Easily navigate Web sites, menus and your media with this 21.5" Dell S2240T LED monitor, which features a 10-point multitouch display for simple operation. The 1920 x 1080 maximum resolution delivers striking high-definition visuals.
Posted by: Malice101
from Palmdale, Ca
Updated my "older" gaming rig to Windows 8.1 over the weekend and figured why not take advantage and or find out how a great big touch screen would be. In a word "Awesome"! I can see where die hard Windows users might not care to learn anything new but honestly, I liked it before I bought the touch screen and now I like it even more with a few tweaks here and there. Still playing around and I have to say this monitor is really quite nice. HD on Netflix actually looks pretty damned good compared with my previous Dell 21.5 that it replaced. The way this monitor adjusts angle works very well. Just position the back leg toward the back of your desk and slide the front leg forward. Folks complaining that it doesn't have "cable management" are just plain weird. So far I am loving this monitor for just about anything and don't see that opinion changing any time soon...
What's great about it: Image, Ease of use
What's not so great: Nothing so far
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Design
5
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Use this Klipsch ProMedia 3-piece speaker system to enjoy brilliant sound when playing games, listening to music or watching videos on your computer.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5Wow! What a change a few years can make...
By Malice101
from Palmdale, Ca
This review comes from someone who has a 10 something year old version of these. The sub gave up the ghost awhile back, maybe a year ago, but the satellites still rocked. Decided I wanted to get some low end thump back and picked up another set last week.
Boy what a difference in quality of sound. The sub still brings it but the satellites just flat out suck. No amount of break in is going to alleviate the drop off in sound quality (though I'm going to give them a few more days before dealing with the after Christmas crowd). None. For folks that don't know what these used to bring to the table and find the sound adequate you don't know what you are missing. These puppies used to rock. In Point of fact my old sats make the new ones nothing more than desk top speakers that sound simply "ok". Again, you don't know what you are missing...
These used to be speakers that could get you into trouble with the neighbors (and my old ones still have that capacity). Very disappointed at this point. Really didn't want to go with a sub woofer but I "knew" I was going to get something familiar so I went for it. Not the case.
Some stuff sounds "okay" but it really doesn't even come close when making a direct comparison. I had to disconnect and reconnect several times to confirm...these sound horrible. Sorry folks, but they do. Maybe some others with previous experience have had better results but mine really just suck. Plain and simple. Not even two shades of white difference, this is black and white.
Kind of sad I had to write such a bad review...they used to be such a stellar product I would have fully endorsed and used to tell people about them all the time. I cannot recommend these at all other than "desktop" status. If that is all you are looking for then the price doesn't warrant the purchase.
Malice101
Palmdale, Ca
Honesty doesn't count?
February 22, 2014
Really surprised at all the thumbs down regarding my review. If you want to disagree and make a counter point of view then post a comment and state why you think my review is lacking or isn't true. I have 10 plus years hands/ears on experience with this speaker system and can tell you flat out they are not as good as they used to be. If you have no experience with this particular speaker system and are happy with it well then good for you. You just paid 150 bucks for something that doesn't merit the price tag. They used to be kick a stellar product but they simply are not worth the current price tag. Go ahead and spend your money and disagree to placate your "must be good because I just spent X amount". These are desk top speakers with a good thumping sub now. They used to be "Make my neighbor angry" quality. They are simply not up to that task any longer and are a sub-par desk top speaker system at this point in time. Very Sad that people who "know" what they used to sound like are given thumbs down for stating FACTS.
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