Home Theater Systems Reviews

Subwoofer: PS-WQ45
Connections: Speaker-level
Enclosure Type: Vented
Woofer (size in inches, type): 6.5, N/A
Power Rating (watts): 135
Crossover Bypass: No
Available Finishes: Black
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 12.6 x 6.9 x 15
Weight (pounds): 110
Price: $300 for system

Speaker PS-FQ45
Type: Two-way, front
Tweeter (size in inches): 0.6
Woofer (size in inches): 2.8
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 3
Recommended Amp Power (watts): 133–266
Available Finishes: Black
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 5.9 x 3.5 x 3.5
Weight (pounds): 1.3
Price: $300 for system

Speaker PS-CQ45
Type: Full-range surround
Tweeter (size in inches): None
Woofer (size in inches): 2.8
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 3
Recommended Amp Power (watts): 133–266
Available Finishes: Black
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 3.5 x 7.9 x 3.6
Weight (pounds): 1.4
Price: $300 for system

Speaker PS-RQ45
Type: Full-range surround
Tweeter (size in inches): None
Woofer (size in inches): 2.8
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 3
Recommended Amp Power (watts): 133–266
Available Finishes: Black
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 5.9 x 3.5 x 3.5
Weight (pounds): 1.3
Price: $300 for system

At A Glance: Samsung HT-Q45 HTIB DVD/Receiever Unit

Features
Compatible Playback Formats: DVD-Audio, DVD, DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW, CD, CD-R/-RW, MP3/WMA, JPEG, DivX
Possible Playback Resolutions: 480p/480i
Processing Modes: Dolby: Digital 5.1, Pro Logic II, DTS
Number of Amp Channels: 6
Power Rating (watts, per channel): 133, into 3 ohms (satellites)
Power Rating (watts, per channel): 135, into 3 ohms (subwoofer)
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 3 x 17 x 17.1
Weight (pounds): 11

Connections
Inputs:
Video: N/A
Audio: Optical digital (1), analog stereo (2)
Outputs:
Video: Component video (1), composite video (1)
Audio: 5.1-channel speaker terminals (6)
Additional: USB 2.0 (1), TX Card,
XM antenna, FM antenna, headphone mini output

Ratings: Samsung HT-Q45 HTIB

Build Quality: 80
• Lightweight plastic speaker cabinets do not yield optimal audio
• Flimsy metal DVD receiver chassis dents easily

Value: 89
• Veritable bargain-basement pricing for a does-it-all HTIB
• Thin speaker cabling, and where's the S-video output?

Features: 91
• Outstanding format compatibility and control options
• Would benefit with more audio/video ins/outs and support for 5.1 XM HD Surround

Performance: 83
• Progressive or interlaced, DVD playback is not pleasing to the eye
• At its best, on unchallenging material, audio was only mediocre

Ergonomics: 87
• Great design touches like Direct Play buttons conveniently on top-right front edge
• So many functions make juggling all the controls on the remote a bit tricky

Overall Rating: 86
A great jumping-on point for future fans of XM Radio, both for the low price point and its ability to take advantage of the XM Passport in the Samsung NeXus kit. I wish that the HTIB was better built and better performing, but the tiny NeXus is a music lover's dream come true.

General Information
NeXus 50 XM Player (YP-X5Z), $270
HT-Q45 HTIB, $300
Samsung Electronics America
(800) SAMSUNG
www.samsung.com