Bookshelf Speaker Reviews

Subwoofer: SX-S360
Connections: Speaker level
Enclosure Type: Vented
Woofer (size in inches, type): 6.3, paper cone
Power Rating (watts): 30
Crossover Bypass: No
Available Finishes: Chill (Xbox 360 off-white) and Silver
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 14.8 x 7.9 x 17.2
Weight (pounds): 19.8
Price: $399 (complete system)

Speaker: S-X360 (System)
Type: One-way, bookshelf One-way, center
Full-range driver (size in inches, type): 3.1, paper cone 3.1, paper cone
Tweeter (size in inches, type): N/A N/A
Midrange (size in inches, type): N/A N/A
Woofer (size in inches, type): N/A N/A
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 4 4
Recommended Amp Power (watts): 25–100 25–100
Available Finishes: Chill Chill
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 5.4 x 3.9 x 3.1 3.8 x 10.6 x 3.6
Weight (pounds): 1.2 1.7

Connections
Inputs:
Video: N/A
Audio: Coaxial digital (1),
optical digital (2),
stereo analog (1)
Outputs:
Video: N/A
Audio: Two-pin speaker wire terminals (6, for 5.1)
Additional:
MCACC setup microphone, display unit connector, control in, control out, AM and FM antennas

Features
Processing Modes: Dolby: Digital 5.1, Pro Logic II; DTS
Other: Front Surround Movie, Front Surround Music, Extra Power, Advanced Music, Advanced Movie, Expanded Theater, TV Surround, Sports, Game, Virtual Surround, 5 Channel Stereo
Number of Amp Channels: 6
Power Rating (watts per channel): 25 into 8 ohms; 30 into 4 ohms (subwoofer)
Price: $399/system

Ratings: Pioneer HTS-GS1 speaker System for Xbox 360

Build Quality: 84
• The subwoofer feels (and sounds) slightly hollow
• Plastic satellites and control panel

Value: 87
• A truly complete audio system with an Xbox 360 universal media remote, optical cable, and more

Features: 85
• A fine selection of audio processing modes for every occasion, plus satellites with flexible placement options

Performance: 83
• Low-end sounds a bit muddy, and music reproduction is limited
• Extra Power mode trades clarity for volume

Ergonomics: 89
• The well-designed remote easily manages many duties

Overall Rating: 85
The Pioneer HTS-GS1 matches the Xbox 360's style and its versatility. It unleashes more of what all the media options have to offer. This will surely be a logical upgrade for many an Xbox 360 owner.

General information
HTS-GS1 Speaker System for Xbox 360, $399
Pioneer Electronics
(800) PIONEER
www.pioneerelectronics.com